Podcasts about Emerging

In the mid-1990s, Albania appeared to be a nation on the rise. Emerging from decades of isolation and communist rule, people poured their savings into investment schemes that promised extraordinary returns. But many of those schemes were little more than giant Ponzi scams. When they collapsed in early 1997, millions of people lost everything. The financial meltdown triggered mass protests and armed uprisings. The government lost control of large parts of the country and Albania teetered on the edge of civil war. In this episode, we revisit one of the most dramatic financial disasters of the post-cold war era. Host Robin Wigglesworth speaks to Ortenca Aliaj, the FT's banking editor who was a child in Albania during the crisis, about what it was like to live through the chaos, how the schemes captured an entire nation and what the collapse reveals about the dangerous mix of financial speculation, weak institutions and public trust.Further reading:The Shock Doctrine, Naomi KleinCredits: Getty ImagesTo enjoy future episodes, be sure to subscribe to The Story of Money wherever you get your podcasts, also on the show's dedicated YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FTTheStoryOfMoneyHost: Robin WigglesworthProducer: Laurence KnightExecutive Producer: Manuela SaragosaOriginal music: Breen TurnerBroadcast engineers: Bianca Wakeman and Petros GioumpasisPodcast Development: Laura ClarkeVideo editor: Kristen Kenyon and Josh Divney at Podcast DiscoveryLearn more at www.ft.com/tsom or get in touch at thestoryofmoney@ft.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tiffany BusseyTitle: Director, Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC)Dr. Tiffany Bussey discusses how the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center works to scale Black- and Brown-owned businesses, close the racial wealth gap, and intentionally connect entrepreneurs and workers to capital, contracts, and emerging industries, particularly in sustainability. Purpose of the Interview The interview serves to: Educate listeners about the systemic barriers facing Black entrepreneurs beyond access to capital. Highlight practical solutions—programs, partnerships, and ecosystems—that create real economic outcomes. Shift mindsets around entrepreneurship, risk, and opportunity, especially in underserved communities. Expose listeners to emerging, high-growth industries (e.g., sustainability, EVs, renewable energy) instead of oversaturated traditional businesses. Promote community-based economic ecosystems, particularly the collaboration between Morehouse, Goodwill, and corporate partners. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Closing the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey positions entrepreneurship and business ownership as one of the most effective ways to generate long-term wealth in Black communities. The Center has supported 400+ scalable, mid-sized businesses, resulting in: 850+ jobs created $34M+ in new capital accessed $82M+ in new revenue generated Key insight: The problem isn’t a lack of capable Black businesses—it’s visibility, access, and opportunity. 2. “Access to Opportunity” Matters as Much as Capital While access to capital dominates the conversation, Dr. Bussey emphasizes access to contracts and decision-makers. MIEC programs are designed with opportunity partners (large corporations, general contractors, primes) so participants gain: Exposure to real contracts Understanding of supply chains Direct relationships with decision-makers Takeaway: Capital without revenue and customers won’t sustain a business. 3. The Three C’s of Business Growth Dr. Bussey outlines MIEC’s core framework: Capital – Funding and financial resources Connections – Two-way, relationship-based networks Contracts – Revenue-generating opportunities She stresses that connections only matter if relationships are mutual—it’s not enough to “know someone” unless they also understand your value. 4. Breaking Stereotypes About Black-Owned Businesses Dr. Bussey addresses harmful narratives around skill, readiness, and qualifications. She highlights intentional strategies to: Prepare businesses before opportunities arise Align training and recruitment with future industries Counter biases through performance, scale, and visibility Key idea: Preparation plus access dismantles bias. 5. Sustainability = One of the Largest Economic Opportunities Dr. Bussey reframes sustainability as an economic opportunity, not just an environmental issue: Electric Vehicles: ~$163B industry Green Construction: ~$324B industry Renewable Energy: ~$952B industry Sustainable Agriculture: ~$20B industry She urges listeners to stop defaulting to oversaturated businesses (e.g., nightclubs) and instead pursue industries that are expanding rapidly and globally. 6. Workforce Development + Business Development Must Align Goodwill provides free job training, certifications, and even stipends for individuals. Morehouse trains businesses that can hire those workers, creating a full economic loop. This ecosystem addresses two major barriers simultaneously: Human capital Business readiness Takeaway: Economic equity requires aligned systems, not isolated programs. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Rewarding—but Not Romantic Dr. Bussey demystifies entrepreneurship: It’s high-risk, exhausting, and statistically likely to fail early. Failure is part of the process, but historical and financial realities make risk harder for Black entrepreneurs. Ownership remains critical despite these challenges. Key message: Entrepreneurship is powerful, but it must be supported intentionally. Notable Quotes “Entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways to closing the racial income inequality gap.” “We don’t just provide technical assistance for technical assistance’s sake—this is about creating real opportunity.” “Capital dominates the conversation, but contracts are equally important.” “People don’t buy products or services. They buy solutions.” “We have to stop thinking only about what we feel we have access to.” “Sustainability is not one industry—it’s multiple trillion-dollar opportunities.” “Entrepreneurship is the most rewarding and the most fatiguing thing you’ll ever do.” Overall Impact The interview functions as both a masterclass and a call to action: For entrepreneurs: Think bigger, pursue scalable industries, and prepare for opportunity. For communities: Build ecosystems, not silos. For institutions and corporations: Inclusion requires intentional design. Dr. Tiffany Bussey presents a practical, data-backed roadmap for inclusive economic development—centered on ownership, access, and readiness. #STRAW #SHMS #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh continues his deep dive into the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, separating fact from speculation and asking the question no one in Washington seems eager to answer: if this deal is so good, why haven't the American people seen the actual text? Fresh off President Trump's comments at the G7 Summit, Josh breaks down what the president is saying, what it signals about the negotiations, and why Americans should be paying close attention to what's being discussed behind closed doors. Josh examines the details that are beginning to leak out of the agreement and explains why transparency matters when dealing with one of America's most dangerous adversaries. Josh also discusses the drone attack that was thwarted over the weekend, what it reveals about the persistent threats facing the United States, and why bad actors around the world are still looking for opportunities to do us harm. To close the show, Josh highlights a group of courageous baseball players who refused to bow to cultural pressure during Pride Night, choosing instead to display a Bible verse on their team-issued hats. In an era where standing for your faith can come with a cost, Josh explains why their quiet act of conviction deserves recognition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Women Inspiring Real Life with Stephanie Coxon and Kathy Anderson-Martin – An increasing number of us are presenting some healthy (no pun intended) skepticism when it comes to all things vaxes and expert medical information that sometimes seems more concerned about wealth than health. Dr. James Lyons-Weiler joins us to talk about Hantavirus, Ebola, and other likely/unlikely...

Scorpio Gold CEO Zayn Kalyan discusses the company's latest drilling at the Manhattan Gold District in Nevada, where three drills are active across Goldwedge, Black Mammoth, and the Zanzibar Trend. Kalyan says recent work is advancing the company's goal of growing the current 740,000-ounce resource toward two million ounces by year-end. The key development is broader mineralization in volcanic tuffs along the Manhattan Caldera margin, opening a potentially larger bulk-tonnage opportunity comparable in style to Round Mountain. An updated resource is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.

In this episode, we host two dynamic Maryville alumni, Rachel Elmore and Jessica Dickson, to share their journeys in community mental health, leadership styles, and insights into working at Compass. Their stories highlight their diverse pathways in mental health careers and the importance of growth, mentorship, and community impact.Key Topics:The advantages of starting in community mental health and nonprofit organizationsCareer progression: from case management to leadership rolesThe importance of mentorship and internal growth at organizations like CompassLeadership styles: advocacy, delegation, and leading by exampleThe significance of community support roles and hands-on client experienceTrends in mental health: overdose reduction, integrated primary care, and COVID-19 impactsNavigating supervision, internships, licensure, and early career fearsThe evolving landscape of mental health services post-pandemicRachel's doctorate work on burnout among emergency room staff and medical-mental health connectionsHow organizations promote internal advancement and support employee wellbeingTimestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and guest introductions 00:24 - Jessica's background and Maryville program journey 01:28 - Rachel's pathway from biology to counseling 02:20 - How Dr. Parker inspired Jessica's choice at Maryville 03:50 - Post-graduation roles at Compass for Jessica and Rachel 04:48 - Leadership progression and responsibilities at Compass 06:55 - Jessica's doctorate on burnout and emergency medical workforce 09:12 - Why Compass fosters internal growth and employee investment 11:45 - Leadership styles: advocacy, delegation, visibility 13:23 - How leadership shapes organizational culture 15:26 - Internship and practicum opportunities at Compass and role readiness 16:19 - Licensure support and supervision programs 17:49 - Addressing concerns about nonprofit mental health careers 18:44 - Stability, funding, and organizational support at Compass 20:09 - Pay equity, benefits, and job satisfaction in nonprofit settings 21:36 - The value of diverse career paths beyond therapy 24:04 - Emerging trends in mental health: overdose decline and health monitoring 27:41 - Impact of COVID-19 on mental health and physical health links 29:27 - The idea of a podcast by Jessica and Rachel 30:59 - Mentors' advice for students: network, give grace, and stay open-minded

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich discusses the upcoming AABP Emerging and Evolving Diseases Conference. This conference will be held virtually on June 24-25, 2026 and is available to all current AABP members for a registration fee of $175. The conference is approved for 11 hours of continuing education in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.  The conference will have presentations on Influenza A H5N1 virus, Foot and Mouth Disease, Lumpy Skin Disease, New World Screwworm, Tuberculosis and Theileria. Attendees will be able to participate in speaker question and answer periods and will have access to recorded presentations immediately prior to their release on the CE portal for members.  Once a member is registered for the conference, they will see the Zoom meeting links on the schedule page. Please note the conference will be live streamed in Eastern time so adjust accordingly to your time zone.  To pay your AABP dues, visit this link. The schedule for the conference can be viewed at this page under the Continuing Education menu of the AABP website. Members can register for the conference at this link. 

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the framework for a peace deal with Iran that would end the months-long conflict was scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the key Strait of Hormuz waterway would then be immediately “open to all.” Iran has denied the signing will take place so soon. Berman breaks down what could be part of any potential deal and assesses the feasibility of it being signed soon. As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in south Lebanon continues, the government has instructed the Israel Defense Forces to avoid actions that could endanger the emerging deal between the US and Iran, Kan news reported Friday. Berman explores how else Israel is being restrained in light of the ongoing negotiations with Iran -- and how any deal may cement those fetters. Some international media is discussing the theory that Israel will soon turn its gaze to Syria -- where it holds a buffer zone -- and fight a proxy war there with Turkey -- which also holds territory. Berman weighs in. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, contradicting Tehran Government reported to restrain IDF action in Lebanon to avoid derailing US-Iran talks Iran MOU would cap self-defeating ceasefire for Trump, marks huge problem for Israel Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Yitzhak Ledee filmed and edited this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're up to the early 1880s where world events are intersecting in various ways with southern African events. The mere ratification of the Pretoria Convention in 1881 failed to bring peace and prosperity to South Africa. The frenzied speculation in diamond shares reached it's height in 1881, and war expenditure had swelled the tide of fictitious prosperity which had flowed from Table Bay to Lydenburg. Now the troops and the glory departed, Natal after the pomp and ceremony of the Wolseley period, drifted into a political backwater — and yet clamoured for responsible government and an augmented imperial garrison. In the Cape, the overcapitalised diamond companies began to topple, and banks shortened credit and in 1882, the crash came. John Scanlen the Cape Prime Minister succumbed to what some called retrenchment mania and laid off judges amongst other members of the bureaucracy. Times were bad, and growing worse, with Phylloxera visiting the Western Cape vineyards, drought had smote the land and red-water fever the cattle. It was old testament level pestilence and suffering, at least if you read the journals of the time. Did I mention the outbreak of smallpox as well? How remiss. It scoured Cape Town first, this pestilence, from whence it followed the railway and wagon route to the diamond fields of Kimberley, and from there into the Orange Free State and Basotholand. Plagues of locusts chewed through what was left. For anyone who would return to an earlier epoch in South African history, believing these were golden years, perhaps the reality I've just outlined would make you recalibrate your Time Machine. SJ Du Toit launched his pro-Afrikaans campaign by the early 1880s, railing against die Engelse and the elites in the Cape who were determined to keep speaking high Dutch instead of this new form which was disparagingly called Kitchen Dutch. Emerging at this messy moment to influence South Africa forever was a lawyer who eventually became known as Lord De Villiers. It's difficult to understand this these days — in the 1880s South Africa was still a mishmash of rebels, settlers, African chiefdoms, Khoesan raiders, dirt tracker miners and trekboers, wild Baltic and Nordic merchants, American and Australian frontiersmen. Every geographical locale was represented by a different language so folks like De Villiers who obsessed over federal ideas were outliers. Self-government meant they leaned towards the Union Jack, the English, for defence, but not the Union Jack as a cloak for interference in the internal affairs of the Cape. The quarrels divided the Anglican community particularly in Natal into adherents of the Church of England, and the Church of the Province of South Africa. The two main questions were these: Must Anglican Bishops in South Africa be appointed by Letters consecrated by the Archbishop of Centebury, and secondly, was the Church in South Africa bound by acts of an Imperial Parliament in England far far away or mainly independent? De Villiers was going to decide both questions — and in doing so — would set the scene for a future South African Republic while also setting in stone, some of our concepts in South Africa of the right to practice the religion we prefer.

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We're up to the early 1880s where world events are intersecting in various ways with southern African events. The mere ratification of the Pretoria Convention in 1881 failed to bring peace and prosperity to South Africa. The frenzied speculation in diamond shares reached it's height in 1881, and war expenditure had swelled the tide of fictitious prosperity which had flowed from Table Bay to Lydenburg. Now the troops and the glory departed, Natal after the pomp and ceremony of the Wolseley period, drifted into a political backwater — and yet clamoured for responsible government and an augmented imperial garrison. In the Cape, the overcapitalised diamond companies began to topple, and banks shortened credit and in 1882, the crash came. John Scanlen the Cape Prime Minister succumbed to what some called retrenchment mania and laid off judges amongst other members of the bureaucracy. Times were bad, and growing worse, with Phylloxera visiting the Western Cape vineyards, drought had smote the land and red-water fever the cattle. It was old testament level pestilence and suffering, at least if you read the journals of the time. Did I mention the outbreak of smallpox as well? How remiss. It scoured Cape Town first, this pestilence, from whence it followed the railway and wagon route to the diamond fields of Kimberley, and from there into the Orange Free State and Basotholand. Plagues of locusts chewed through what was left. For anyone who would return to an earlier epoch in South African history, believing these were golden years, perhaps the reality I've just outlined would make you recalibrate your Time Machine. SJ Du Toit launched his pro-Afrikaans campaign by the early 1880s, railing against die Engelse and the elites in the Cape who were determined to keep speaking high Dutch instead of this new form which was disparagingly called Kitchen Dutch. Emerging at this messy moment to influence South Africa forever was a lawyer who eventually became known as Lord De Villiers. It's difficult to understand this these days — in the 1880s South Africa was still a mishmash of rebels, settlers, African chiefdoms, Khoesan raiders, dirt tracker miners and trekboers, wild Baltic and Nordic merchants, American and Australian frontiersmen. Every geographical locale was represented by a different language so folks like De Villiers who obsessed over federal ideas were outliers. Self-government meant they leaned towards the Union Jack, the English, for defence, but not the Union Jack as a cloak for interference in the internal affairs of the Cape. The quarrels divided the Anglican community particularly in Natal into adherents of the Church of England, and the Church of the Province of South Africa. The two main questions were these: Must Anglican Bishops in South Africa be appointed by Letters consecrated by the Archbishop of Centebury, and secondly, was the Church in South Africa bound by acts of an Imperial Parliament in England far far away or mainly independent? De Villiers was going to decide both questions — and in doing so — would set the scene for a future South African Republic while also setting in stone, some of our concepts in South Africa of the right to practice the religion we prefer.

Patrick K. O'Donnell introduces Captain John Charles Carpenter and the Jesse Scouts, a Union special forces group named after Jesse Frémont. Emerging from the Missouri insurgency, these scouts utilized 21st-century tradecraft such as disguises and infiltration to gather intelligence behind enemy lines. Simultaneously, the Confederacy enacted the Partisan Ranger Act to organize irregular fighters like John Singleton Mosby. Operating in "Mosby's Confederacy," these rangers conducted asymmetrical warfare that tied down thousands of Union troops. Both sides grappled with the lack of discipline in these units, yet recognized their strategic brilliance in modern irregular combat. (1)1863

Most app publishers are leaving ad revenue on the table, especially in under-monetized regions.In this episode, we are joined by Nana Landau, In-App Partnerships at Yango Ads, to discuss modern ad monetization strategies, how localized demand impacts publisher revenue, and why emerging markets represent one of the biggest untapped growth opportunities for mobile apps.We'll explore real case studies, monetization trends, and practical ways app publishers can improve ad performance without increasing downloads.Whether you're running a gaming app, utility app, fintech product, or subscription business, this session will help you better understand how to maximize ad revenue across global markets.We'll also do live app monetization audits and discuss actionable opportunities publishers can implement immediately.You will discover:✅ Modern app ad monetization strategies for 2026✅ The hidden revenue opportunity in under-monetized regions✅ Ways to increase ad revenue without increasing installs✅ Common mistakes publishers make with monetization✅ Emerging market opportunities for gaming & mobile appsLearn More:

Minnesota Timberwolves emerging as a destination for Giannis; The Timberwolves would reportedly have to part with Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and others; However some are saying the Timberwolves will not include McDaniels in any trade; Plus other Timberwolves takes and more on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves emerging as a destination for Giannis; The Timberwolves would reportedly have to part with Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and others; However some are saying the Timberwolves will not include McDaniels in any trade; Plus other Timberwolves takes and more on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chronic Pain, Neuroplasticity, and the Brain's Role in Healing with Dr. Aaron ParkerWhat if chronic pain isn't always a sign of ongoing tissue damage, but rather a learned pattern within the brain and nervous system? In this episode of the Neuroveda Podcast for Complex Health, Gillian Ehrlich sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Aaron Parker to discuss Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), an evidence-based approach designed to help the brain unlearn chronic pain and persistent symptoms. Together, they explore the neuroscience behind neuroplastic pain, why symptoms can continue long after an injury has healed, and how the brain's interpretation of bodily sensations can influence our experience of pain. The conversation examines the relationship between chronic pain, nervous system regulation, trauma, inflammation, concussion recovery, IBS, migraine, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and long COVID. Dr. Parker explains the concept of somatic tracking, the role of fear and safety in symptom persistence, and how retraining the brain's response to pain can lead to meaningful recovery. Gillian also draws parallels between modern neuroscience and Ayurvedic concepts of intelligence and regulation within the body, creating a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary research. Whether you're living with chronic symptoms, supporting a loved one, or working in healthcare, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the most promising emerging approaches to chronic pain and symptom recovery.In this episode:• What Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is and how it works• The neuroscience of chronic and neuroplastic pain• Somatic tracking and nervous system regulation• Chronic pain, post-concussion syndrome, IBS, migraine, MCAS, and long COVID• The relationship between emotions, stress, and physical symptoms• How PRT complements other therapeutic approaches• Emerging research on chronic pain recovery and brain plasticity About Our GuestDr. Aaron Parker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington State with a background in brain injury rehabilitation and clinical psychology. He has served as an attending psychologist in the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at both Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Center, where he continues to maintain a clinical faculty appointment. Dr. Parker has supervised psychology trainees, presented research at national conferences, and provides services to accident victims experiencing post-concussion syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder through the Washington OSIC Concussion TBI Clinic. In his private practice, he specializes in chronic pain, concussion recovery, and neuroplastic symptom treatment, including Pain Reprocessing Therapy.

The SOU Student Film Festival features 14 short films from Southern Oregon University filmmakers, highlighting student talent, industry connections and award-winning work.

On this episode of On the Couch, Sigmund Bloom sits down with Marcus Mosher to sift through all of the news coming out of NFL OTAs to tell you what you need to know to be smarter than your leaguemates. Injuries, rookie debuts, second and third year leaps, new coaches and teammates, scheme and role changes, and general buzz set the scene for the summer and show us what we should be paying closer attention to when the training camp firehose gets turned on in July. Watch this show to get the drop on the rest of your league while their brains are still on fantasy football vacation.   watch on YouTube -> https://youtube.com/live/-z8FM0C6-nI    Timestamps 00:00 Why is Ryan Flournoy a player we need to know? 03:28 What about Brian Schottenheimer's comments shows us that Flournoy will get more usage in 2026? 12:51 Why should we be open to Jaydon Blue having a bigger role in 2026? 16:03 Why is the Brock Bowers the player you need to get in every league? 17:45 Should we be concerned about Jaxon Smith-Njigba without Klint Kubiak? 20:21 Brock Bowers as Kubiak's Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Las Vegas 22:00 Unknown Upside as a key to winning your league 26:10 Could taking two Raiders be the strategy to win a high stakes contest? 27:20 What should we look for in the Steelers offense? 32:07 Will Mike McCarthy use Darnell Washington as a full-time player? 34:45 How high is Adonai Mitchell's ceiling? 35:50 Should we buy the Parker Washington hype from OTAs? 37:15 Can Carnell Tate be a #1 wide receiver right away? 38:48 Should we be aggressive or cautious about drafting Jonathon Brooks in fantasy leagues? 41:02 What did we learn about the Jaguars backfield in the spring? 42:53 Why is Jalen McMillan one of the most underrated receivers in fantasy leagues? 45:34 Could George Holani start Week 1 for Seattle? 47:59 Is Isiah Pacheco used up or does he have potential in fantasy leagues?     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wf5ZBFRJnMSwIEgzhO2MQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audible/id178083008

Could inflammation be causing low mood, anxiety, depression, or even affecting your risk of dementia?  Emerging science suggests that inflammation in the body may change how the brain works. In this episode, Ed Bullmore, a Professor of Psychiatry at King's College London and a leading voice in brain research, explores why feeling low, emotionally flat, foggy or exhausted may not always be “all in your head”. Ed explores emerging science suggesting that inflammation in the body may alter how the brain works. He explains how inflammation can influence the brain and discusses why obesity, gut health, gum disease, menopause, ageing and stress may all play a role. He also examines why medicine has traditionally separated physical and mental health, and what this may mean for understanding the root causes of low mood. By the end of the episode, you'll have some practical ways to support both brain and body health. Ed shares the evidence behind which exercise and diet matter most, and why discussing mental and physical health together may help you get closer to the causes of your symptoms. If your mood, energy and brain health are shaped by more than what's happening in your mind, what might your body be trying to tell you?

Child beauty pageants are highly controversial competitions featuring contestants under 18—often toddlers and young children—judged on appearance, talent, interview skills, and stage presence in glitz (high-glamor with heavy makeup, spray tans, flippers, and elaborate costumes) or natural formats. Emerging in the early 1960s in the U.S. from earlier baby contests and adult pageants, the industry … Continue reading Episode 512: The Wild and Controversial World of Child Beauty Pageants

Sign up for weekly webinars:Weekly Webinars - Independent Medical Alliance https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/What should patients, physicians, and families understand about ivermectin beyond the headlines?In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Ryan Cole is joined by Dr. Joseph Varon for “Ivermectin: The Good, The Bad, and the Emerging Science.”Dr. Varon begins with a presentation on ivermectin's discovery, history, global use as an antiparasitic medication, and the broader mechanisms now being studied in medical research. Dr. Cole and Dr. Varon then continue the conversation with a practical discussion about clinical judgment, safety, controversy, and where the emerging science may be headed.This episode covers:• Ivermectin's history and established medical uses• Antiparasitic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immune-related mechanisms• COVID-era controversy and what physicians saw clinically• Human formulations, dosing, safety, and drug interactions• Emerging research on cancer, post-vaccination syndrome, and parasite-related concernsThe Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below:• Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/• Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. The pharmaceutical and biotech industries are undergoing significant transformations, driven by scientific advancements, regulatory changes, and strategic investments. These developments are shaping the landscape of drug development and patient care in profound ways. In recent news, Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla, is reconsidering investments in Germany due to proposed healthcare reforms. These reforms have sparked concerns about their potential impact on the pharmaceutical industry. This situation highlights the intricate balance between regulatory frameworks and corporate strategies, illustrating how policy changes can influence investment decisions and operational strategies within the pharma sector. The tension between regulatory environments and corporate interests is a recurring theme that continues to shape strategic directions within the industry. Meanwhile, heightened scrutiny over biotechnology operations is evident with Wuxi AppTec's inclusion on the Pentagon's blacklist under the Biosecure Act. This move reflects growing concerns about biosecurity and the necessity for stringent oversight in handling sensitive biotechnological advancements. Such actions underscore a global focus on safeguarding national security while fostering scientific innovation. Teva Pharmaceuticals is navigating restructuring efforts by laying off 250 employees at its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients unit as it seeks a new owner. This restructuring underscores the challenges companies face in maintaining operational efficiency amid ownership transitions. These challenges are emblematic of broader industry dynamics where companies strive to adapt to changing market conditions while ensuring stability and growth. On the scientific front, Novo Nordisk's cagrisema and Eli Lilly's retatrutide are emerging as next-generation incretin therapies. Although early comparisons have been made, Novo Nordisk's chief scientific officer suggests it is premature to declare a definitive leader. This competition reflects the dynamic nature of drug development as companies strive to innovate and improve treatment options continuously. Additionally, Sonothera's successful $125 million Series B funding round for its bubble-based genetic delivery system highlights the biotech industry's momentum fueled by mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and partnerships. Such technologies promise to advance genetic therapies by enhancing delivery mechanisms, potentially transforming treatment paradigms for various genetic disorders. AbbVie's Skyrizi narrowly surpassing Johnson & Johnson's Tremfya in May drug ad spending underscores the competitive nature of pharmaceutical marketing. Despite a general slump in advertising expenditures among leading drugs, strategic marketing remains crucial for maintaining brand presence and market share. Increased M&A activity and partnerships are further bolstering the industry's growth trajectory. The resurgence of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and venture capital funding is fostering innovation and expansion within the sector, providing fuel for continued advancement in biotech. On the regulatory front, Johnson & Johnson's Darzalex received a new endorsement from NICE after a prior reversal. Such regulatory updates emphasize the evolving nature of drug approvals and market access strategies essential for pharmaceutical companies' success. Novartis' second deal with Orionis Biosciences worth up to $1.4 billion exemplifies strategic investments aimed at expanding research capabilities and addressing unmet medical needs through molecular glue technologies targeting challenging therapeutic areas. Conversely, Sanofi's decision to halt a Phase 3 autoimmune trial due to insufficient efficacy highlights the inherent risks in drug development pipelines. These setbacks emphasize the importance of robust clinical trial designs and adaptability in R&D strategies. Emerging insights into GLP-1 drugs like Novo Nordisk's semaglutide reveal potential antidepressant effects linked to gut microbiota modulation. These findings open new avenues for exploring psychiatric applications of metabolic drugs, although conflicting data necessitates further investigation. Overall, these developments illustrate a complex interplay of scientific innovation, regulatory dynamics, and strategic corporate actions driving the future of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. The sector continues to navigate challenges while capitalizing on opportunities to enhance patient care through advanced therapeutic solutions. The industry's trajectory promises transformative impacts on patient care through novel therapies designed not only to treat symptoms but also address root causes via innovative science-driven solutions. As these advancements unfold, they herald a new era of targeted, effective treatments that hold promise for improving patient outcomes across diverse medical landscapes.Support the show

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Today we talk the investing secrets for IPOs, Bitcoin, and AI. There is also growing market uncertainty as strong earnings, resilient employment data, and a potential SpaceX IPO collide raise concerns. A small group of AI and semiconductor stocks have driven most market gains while many sectors have remained flat, raising concerns about narrow market leadership and investor complacency. We examine how stronger-than-expected jobs data could keep interest rates elevated for longer and create headwinds for stocks and cryptocurrencies. We also cover Bitcoin's cyclical boom-and-bust patterns, the importance of risk management, the growing role of gold in global central bank reserves, and emerging long-term investment themes such as AI infrastructure, nuclear power, electrification, robotics, and space technology.  We discuss...  The growing market divergence as AI and semiconductor stocks continue to drive gains while most sectors remain flat. How strong earnings results have failed to lift the broader market despite solid corporate performance. Why stronger-than-expected jobs data could keep interest rates higher for longer and delay potential Fed rate cuts. The impact of liquidity conditions on stocks, cryptocurrencies, and overall market sentiment. Signs that the economy may be entering a late-cycle phase characterized by tighter financial conditions and rising IPO activity. The risks and opportunities surrounding the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO and what history suggests about buying newly public companies. Bitcoin's historical boom-and-bust cycles, potential downside targets, and the importance of managing risk in crypto investing. Why investors should focus on their own investment strategy instead of chasing the market's hottest trends. Housing affordability challenges and the widening gap between the costs of owning and renting a home. Gold surpassing U.S. Treasuries as the largest reserve asset held by global central banks. Emerging investment themes including AI infrastructure, nuclear energy, electrification, robotics, quantum computing, and space technology. The importance of diversification and risk management in a market increasingly driven by a small group of high-performing stocks.   Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | Mergent College Advisors Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the full show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/investing-secrets-for-ipos-823 

A new Alzheimer's study linked omega-3 fish oil (EPA & DHA) supplement use to faster cognitive decline, but the real story is far more nuanced than the headlines suggest.In this discussion, cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the study and explains why the quality, freshness, and source of omega-3s may matter more than most people realize.The study used data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and found that omega-3 supplement users experienced greater cognitive decline over five years compared to non-users. But the details matter:The study did not assess supplement quality, oxidation, dosage, or dietary habitsOxidized fish oil may behave very differently from high-quality DHA and EPAWhole food omega-3 sources like salmon, sardines, and mackerel consistently show different outcomes in researchLifestyle factors like sleep, exercise, stress, and metabolic health remain critical for brain healthOne of the biggest takeaways: supplements are not interchangeable with whole foods. And no supplement can replace the foundation of metabolic health, including nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social connection.

David Keller returns to talk volatile markets, sentiment and his investment portfolios (0:20) Emerging strength coming outside of growth sectors (7:40) Fusion analysis: marrying technicals and fundamentals (11:50) The very unique SpaceX IPO (14:30) Trulieve, uplistings and cannabis ETFs (18:10) Equity indexes from a technical perspective (21:20) USD (24:50) Gold and silver (26:35) Contrarian on Bitcoin (29:10) Charts, momentum and relative performance (33:15)Show Notes:The Death Of Buy And Hold Has Been Greatly ExaggeratedTaking Note Of Market PatternsMarket MisbehaviorTranscriptsFor full access to analyst ratings, stock and ETF quant scores, and dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions

What happens when a lifelong passion for science, innovation, and helping others comes together in one remarkable career? In this episode of The She Believed She Could™ Podcast, Allison Walsh sits down with Dr. Erica Stockwell, an advanced gynecologic surgeon with AdventHealth for Women, to discuss her groundbreaking work in women's healthcare, minimally invasive surgery, and medical innovation. Dr. Stockwell shares how her background in biomedical engineering, medicine, and business led her to become a pioneer in robotic surgery and surgical technology. From holding medical device patents to helping shape the future of AI-assisted healthcare, she offers a fascinating look at where women's health is headed and why innovation matters more than ever. But beyond her impressive accomplishments, Dr. Stockwell also reveals the deeply personal challenges that shaped her journey. During medical residency, she became a new mother while simultaneously caring for her infant daughter battling cancer. Her powerful story of perseverance, faith, and community support serves as a reminder that even the most successful women face valleys—and that resilience is built by continuing forward through them. Together, Allison and Dr. Stockwell explore leadership, confidence, endometriosis care, women's health advocacy, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the courage it takes to keep believing in yourself when life gets hard. If you're looking for inspiration, practical wisdom, and a glimpse into the future of healthcare, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How innovation is reshaping women's healthcare The benefits of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery Emerging trends in robotic surgery and AI-assisted medicine Why endometriosis requires comprehensive, multidisciplinary care How to build resilience during life's hardest seasons The role of mentorship and support systems in success Why confidence is created through action Lessons on leadership, entrepreneurship, and impact How to navigate motherhood while pursuing ambitious goals The future of women's health technology This episode is sponsored by AdventHealth for Women. Learn more about their Women's Health Navigation Team and how they're making healthcare simpler for women and their families at AdventHealthForWomen.com. Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value. 

Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and agenda overview 01:00 Are expired domains the most promising investment? 01:26 Shane emphasizes the importance of expired domains 02:21 Josh discusses initial opportunities in expired domains 02:32 Market insights: wholesale and retail domain trends 03:39 Brady comments on expired search services and market activity 04:58 Market valuation: premium vs. lower end names 11:13 Future predictions: industry concerns and opportunities 11:35 Market segmentation: high-value vs. mid/low-tier domains 13:06 Changing value of exact match and brandable domains 14:19 Impact of new TLDs and extension proliferation 15:23 Short-term vs. long-term market predictions 16:07 Josh's bearish outlook based on technological advancements 17:53 The shifting landscape of domain valuations 19:11 The influence of AI on domain discovery 20:21 The demand for domains in AI and tech sectors 22:35 The rise of alternative extensions and digital adoption 23:04 Undervalued domains today and future opportunities 24:08 The valuation of premium and generic domains 25:33 The risk and reward spectrum: steals, bargains, big assets 26:17 Long-term predictions: 10-year outlook on domain values 27:14 Brady's insights on software tools and AI in domain research 28:46 Emerging industries and AI-related domains 30:15 Underpriced sectors: biotech, quantum, and futuristic tech 33:33 Search strategies: industry-specific vs. generic keywords 35:53 Single word vs. descriptive domain names 37:45 AI's evolution beyond keywords into industry and branding 40:25 Trust, influence, and the power of authentic content 42:27 Upcoming features at DNX: domain data and automation 44:49 AI-driven tools for domain research and lead generation 50:28 Conference trends: what sessions would be valuable? 52:22 The role of sponsorship and influencer marketing 56:41 Strategies for building social proof and credibility 58:12 AI and automation in outbound marketing 62:19 Searching expired domains with semantic AI 70:16 Ideation tools and variations for domain creation 73:12 Filters and specifics: targeting trending domains 77:23 AI content generation and website builders 81:08 The importance of real-world data and performance metrics 85:53 Future opportunities in domain branding and tech sectors 106:09 Industry influence, trust, and personal branding 108:36 Wrap-up and upcoming initiatives at DNX Check out https://unstoppabledomains.com

The team's nightmare becomes reality as they face their first true Xenomorph. Though they manage to bring the creature down, victory comes at a steep price, with Jack suffering a devastating blow that leaves him unconscious. After taking time to recover and regroup, the heroes finally come face-to-face with the mastermind behind the chaos: SYNTH-IX. Following his guidance, they venture deep into a dangerous swamp in search of answers, only to discover they've been led into a deadly trap. Emerging inside a massive volcanic chamber, the team finds themselves surrounded. Xenomorphs block their path forward, while dozens more close in behind them. And waiting at the center of the chamber, the key to everything the mysterious Engineer Seed.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1628612284256101/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmgpodnetwork?igsh=YTBtMm1kd3k3a3N3   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLMGPodcast   Hosts: Jordan Mitchell

How can artificial intelligence unlock the full potential of the human brain and body? In this episode, Thoryn Stephens, Founder & CEO of BRAIN.ONE, explores the cutting edge of brain health, human performance, and longevity, translating advanced science into actionable protocols for everyday optimization. With a 20-year career spanning data science, digital innovation, and consumer behavior—including roles at Cytokinetics, Unilever Prestige, and Fox Networks—Thoryn applies predictive modeling and AI-driven insights to enhance cognition, focus, and overall wellness. His work sits at the intersection of human biology and intelligent machines, helping people live sharper, longer, and more productive lives. In this conversation, we explore: ·       How AI and health optimization intersect to improve cognition and performance. ·       Ways behavioral design and personalized technology are reshaping how we think, focus, and age. ·       Key breakthroughs in AI and human optimization from 2023 and what they mean for the future. ·       Emerging trends at the convergence of AI, neuroscience, and personalized health. Follow Thoryn Stephens on Instagram @ragearea and connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on AI-driven brain health. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr 

What if the reason the world's biggest companies keep failing at AI has nothing to do with the AI itself?Siobhan Savage is the co-founder and CEO of Reejig, the Work Operating System helping the most complex organizations on earth move work to worker in the age of AI. She works with Fortune 500 companies across banking, pharmaceutical, and retail, and she is building a billion-dollar company on a single conviction:opportunity belongs to the builder, not the platform.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HER STORYOne of twelve children. Canadian born, Irish raised, 15 years in Sydney, now in New York. She built her career in workforce strategy on multi billion dollar projects, obsessing over one question: how do you move work to the right worker and make a business run at high velocity?She never imagined agents would become a form of worker. Now that future is arriving, and the Fortune 500 calls her to make sense of it.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WHAT THIS EPISODE EXPOSESIn this episode of Truth Works, Jessica Neal and co-host Jeff Markowitz sit down with Siobhan to reveal what is really happening inside enterprise AI.Most large companies have turned AI into transformation theatre: 12 month programs, enormous consulting bills, prompt training that changes nothing, and tools that get switched on then quietly switched off when the ROI never shows up.The problem is not the technology. It is that almost no one has actually looked at how the work runs.Reejig spent $40 million mapping how work actually works, building a view of tasks, subtasks, and skills before large language models were even real. That map is why Siobhan can walk into a company and understand 80% of its work without touching a single system.She also draws a hard line on responsibility. Being Bold AND Responsible is not a slogan for her, and she refuses to design a world where two iPads interview each other in a boardroom.Then it gets personal: raising "baby builders," the mom guilt of 16 hour days, and the human skills she believes will matter most in the careers of the future.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOPICS COVEREDTHE BACKSTORY→ One of twelve children, Canadian born, Irish raised, 15 years in Sydney→ Starting out in workforce strategy and the obsession with moving work to worker→ Recruiting as the ultimate training ground for resilience and connectionTHE ENTERPRISE AI REALITY→ The real reason enterprise AI is failing, and why it is not the AI→ Transformation theatre: long programs, consulting bills, prompt training that changes nothing→ Why tools get switched on then switched off when the ROI never appears→ Making invisible work visible without plugging into emails or calendars→ How Reejig spent $40 million mapping work before large language models were real→ Understanding 80% of a company's work without touching a single systemVALUE OVER COST→ The shift from cutting cost to unlocking value and growing margin→ How an invoice that took five hours can be reduced to 45 minutes→ Why your job is made of tasks, and how AI quietly removes parts of them→ Emerging and declining skills, and the danger of "jobs of the future" courses→ Stealth change management and the iPhone upgrade approach to adoptionTHE BIGGER QUESTIONS→ What it means to be Bold AND Responsible when jobs are on the line→ The leaders harvesting people out of jobs while paying consultants millions→ How the CHRO role is about to fundamentally change→ Managing a workforce of both humans and agents→ The handcrafted human experience making a comeback, even at AI companiesTHE PERSONAL SIDE→ Raising "baby builders" and teaching kids to use AI early→ Why human to human skills become more valuable, not less→ Mom guilt, 16 hour days, and choosing to build→ Why opportunity belongs to the builder, Jane in accounts, not just the PhDs━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━This is a conversation for anyone trying to understand what work becomes next, whether you lead a Fortune 500 company or you are figuring out your own place in the AI era.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Guest: Siobhan Savage, co-founder and CEO of ReejigHosts: Jessica Neal and Jeff Markowitz

Data from a government think tank shows that China's consumer spending sustained a steady recovery last month. In-store payments climbed 2.4 percent over a year ago in May. The data also reveals an industrial shift toward emerging and intelligent sectors.

In Part 2 of the ASCO 2026 Highlights series, hosts Dr. Narjust Florez and Dr. Stephen Liu are joined by Dr. Julie Brahmer and Dr. Solange Peters to discuss some of the most notable immunotherapy advances presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. The conversation explores emerging data for PD-1/VEGF and PD-L1/VEGF bispecific antibodies, the growing role of antibody-drug conjugates in combination with immunotherapy, and promising new strategies targeting KRAS-mutant lung cancers, highlighting how these approaches may reshape the future treatment landscape. Guests: Julie R. Brahmer, MD, MSc, FASCO, FAIO The Marilyn Meyerhoff Professor of Thoracic Oncology Co-Leader, Cancer Immunology Research Program Co-Director, Upper Aerodigestive Cancers Program Director, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Bayview Campus Professor Solange Peters, MD, PhD Chair of Medical Oncology Director of Oncology Department - CHUV Lausanne University Hospital

In this world of short form TikTok content and AI-generated videos, Glaswegian band Conscious Pilot are a straight-up post-punk/indie rock act committed to recording songs to tape and shooting music videos on 16mm cameras. Frontman Joe Laycock talks about the band's debut album, Human Poultry, a collection of songs about the grim world of employment, warehouse jobs, and fictional, chaotic film directors.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews François Beaume about the AMRAE 2026 RMIS Panorama available now and about the RISKWORLD 2026 session that François presented. Justin and François discuss ESG functional coverage. They discuss how François uses AI daily. They discuss the continuing increase in RMIS users, moving RIMS out of the niche tool category into an enterprise governance platform. They discuss the 2026 RMIS Panorama findings, the Panorama database, and how you can access it. Listen for insight into the 2026 RMIS Panorama and how your organization compares.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. We are delighted to welcome back to RIMScast AMRAE President François Beaume. He's here to discuss the findings of the 2026 AMRAE RMIS Panorama. We'll talk all about emerging trends. But first… [:48] RIMS Virtual Workshops. The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep with AFERM will be held on June 16th and 17th. The next RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep with PARIMA will be held virtually on July 21st and 22nd. Links to registration are in this episode's notes. [1:06] You can enroll now in the RIMS CRO Certificate Program in Advanced Enterprise Risk Management hosted by the famous James Lam. Beginning July 15th, workshops will be held bi-weekly from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The registration link is in the show notes. [1:27] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. We want to hear from you. Submit a session proposal by June 19th to reach engaged practitioners, innovators, and leaders looking for guidance they can utilize right away. [1:45] Help define what's next for Enterprise Risk Management. Submit a session proposal by Friday, June 19th. A link is in this episode's show notes. [1:53] Folks, through the generosity of industry partners, RIMS has launched The Foundation for Risk Management™, which provides scholarships for early-career professionals to attend RIMS events like the RIMS Texas Regional Conference, RIMS Canada Conference, and RISKWORLD. [2:11] The Foundation also helps beneficiaries earn their RIMS-CRMP and fund research projects. To learn more or contribute to the Foundation, visit RIMS.org/FRM and visit the link in this episode's show notes. [2:27] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:46] On with the Show! Our guest today is making his third appearance here on RIMScast. He is the Senior Vice President for Risks and Insurance at Sonepar, and he is the President of AMRAE, the Association for the Management of Risks and Insurance in Enterprises. [3:04] François Beaume is here to discuss the 2026 RMIS Panorama, published by AMRAE, in partnership with EY. Panorama is free and publicly available. [3:14] Panorama provides an in-depth look at the organizations and professionals who are using risk management information systems, how well they've adapted, and guidance for those seeking their first or newest framework. It's always great to speak with him. Let's get to it! [3:28] Interview! François Beaume, Welcome Back to RIMScast! [3:36] François has been Chairman at AMRAE for a year and will be for two more years. Because of his role at AMRAE, Justin wanted to have him on the show to speak about this year's RMIS Panorama. [4:04] Justin mentions a difference between last year's RMIS Panorama and this year's RMIS Panorama. Last year, AI felt like an emerging capability. This year's report shows a 20-point jump in planned or actual AI integration and an 8-point increase in functional coverage. [4:19] At the same time, people aren't always happy with AI. The satisfaction part is still a little bit behind. Justin asks, Are we entering a phase where expectations are outpacing execution? [4:32] François says, Yes, probably. AI has moved faster in CEOs' and leaders' minds than in the organization. Everyone wants the data, governance, and skills. Educating the workforce users takes time. The ambition was there, but the "plumbing" is catching up. [5:11] François says that is what is being reflected in the 2026 RMIS Panorama's deep dive on AI. [5:29] François says he uses AI all day long for various things. As a risk manager, he uses it to increase his efficiency and daily productivity. He thinks that is quite common. He says it's also what we need for faster and better analysis. [6:00] Daily analysis from an AI engine using trusted sources is much faster than manual analysis. Now he has the time to tighten it, understand it, and complement it. [6:44] SONEPAR is using it for their benefit and to better spread risk management principles throughout the organization through Helpdesk or Chatbot, allowing people who are less skilled in risk management or insurance to ask questions through the tools to get support. [7:05] Those tools answer almost 90% of the questions. The remaining questions go to the Risk Management team because they are in a gray area. SONEPAR is using AI more and more and is entering a phase where they are looking at automating some risk management processes. [7:33] François says he is looking at automating business partner assessments, a cumbersome and complex process that the Risk Management team is doing with multiple tools. [7:49] Now, they are trying to streamline it, still with humans making the decisions, based on an AI data set that will be faster and easier to produce and much more reliable. [8:24] Justin says one of the more surprising findings in the RMIS Panorama is that ESG Functional Coverage dropped by 15 points this year. François explains why he thinks this is the case. It's not ESG fatigue, but it's in the way companies are approaching ESG. [9:22] François says a lot of ESG features are moved out of risk management information systems into dedicated tools and sometimes into dedicated teams. In the beginning, some ESG features were encapsulated in Risk Management systems. [9:39] François says it's less and less the case, at least in the tools that are sold in Europe. In the U.S., it could be more mixed. Separating ESG from Risk Management is more linked to maturity and topical evolution, rather than fatigue or a decrease in the importance of ESG. [10:06] Justin says the report also suggests that functional coverage overall has stabilized, which Justin asks if that indicates a mature market. François speaks of maturity and breaks down the RMIS Panorama, made from three surveys: Vendors, Risk Managers, and Insurers. [10:43] Maturity is reflected by a mix of these studies. Almost 250 Risk Managers from 36 countries took the survey. They want smarter features, better insight, better connections, and better decisions. They want the tools RMIS is using to be part of the group's way of functioning. [11:27] François says this is not yet the case. The tools are a bit apart and not fully connected with the CRM and other tools. François says they are starting to change. The risk managers using these tools are expecting change to come in the next few years. [11:52] Justin asks if it's easier today for a startup to build from the ground up with their Risk Management Information System embedded in their processes, or for an established organization. François says today it's easier for both, but big groups are more complex. [12:39] A Quick Break! There are so many other wonderful RIMS events coming up in 2026. The 2026 Florida RIMS Educational Conference will be held from July 28th through August 1st at the lovely Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida. A link to the event is in this episode's show notes. [12:57] Register now for the Second Annual RIMS Texas Regional Conference, which will be held from August 10th through 12th at the Grand Hyatt on the San Antonio River Walk. [13:08] The 11th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum will return to the Old Post Office on Thursday, September 24th, 2026, in Chicago. Visit ChicagolandRiskForum.org for more information. [13:18] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. Registration is open, and you can also submit a session. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [13:35] Save the dates October 18th through the 21st. We will be in Quebec City to celebrate the 50th Live RIMS Canada Conference. Booth sales are already open. Advance registration will open on June 10th. [13:50] Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. Also, remember to check out RIMS.org/Canada for our spinoff show, RIMScast Canada, hosted by National Conference Committee Chair, Aaron Lukoni. [14:04] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 18th and 19th in Columbus, Ohio. The deadline for educational content submissions is Friday, June 19th. Get submissions in now. The link is in this episode's show notes. Registration opens in July. [14:27] Let's Return to Our Interview with François Beaume! [14:36] François Beaume presented at RISKWORLD 2026. You can check out the materials from his presentation on RIMS.org/ASC. You will have had to have registered for or attended RISKWORLD 2026 to check it out. We're here to continue the dialog. [15:12] François feels his session went well. There were 50 to 55 people gathered there to listen and take notes. For François, it was pleasant to do. [16:00] François says you have a feeling when you are connecting with an audience. You can see that they are following you, and the message is passing from you to them. [16:51] François says, If you are losing your audience, you can try to use humor. Sometimes you succeed. He tells of a session in a noisy room, where everybody, including himself, was provided with a helmet, to listen to like a podcast. He could not feel if they were getting the message or not. [17:47] When presenting, you try to hold the attention of the room. Justin says that sometimes he locks eyes with somebody who's listening and then talks to that person and hopes that others will pick up on that energy. [18:18] Justin says risk management is not the easiest topic to make exciting. You have to figure out ways to jazz it up a little bit. [18:31] François says if you are convinced that the topic is interesting, that conviction, at a certain point, will pass through the mic and go to the room. If you are not convinced, the public will feel it. Justin says, If you are not excited to present, the audience will not be captivated. [18:58] François notes that he is French and speaks English like a Frenchman, so he has to manage that. His message may not be phrased as the audience expects. The way an American would phrase it is not the way I am using it. Justin stresses listening better to different accents. [19:58] Justin says François is a very good presenter, and the RISKWORLD audience seemed engaged in his message. Justin says if one person walks away with something actionable, it was worthwhile. François says, "Mission accomplished!" [20:23] Another Quick Break! The Spencer Educational Foundation's Risk Manager on Campus application period is now open, and it will close on June 30th. Grant awardees, colleges, and universities are typically notified in September. [20:43] The Course Development Grant application deadline for Interval Number 2 will be on June 15th, 2026. Award notifications will be sent out in late July. [20:58] General Grant applications are open, and the application deadline is July 30th. Internship Grant applications open on August 15th and close on October 15th. [21:09] Links to each of these grants are in this episode's show notes. Visit SpencerEd.org for more information. [21:17] The Spencer 2026 Funding Their Future Gala will be held on Thursday, September 17th, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at a different venue this year. It will be at the fabulous Waldorf Astoria in New York City. [21:32] Sponsorship opportunities and benefits are available now. A link to the Funding Their Future Gala is in this episode's show notes. [21:40] Next week's guest is the Funding Their Future Gala Honoree, Marya Propis! More Spencer celebrities and board members will be making appearances on RIMScast this summer, as well. [21:53] Let's Conclude Our Interview with François Beaume! [22:09] Justin says the Panorama notes an increase in organizations with more than 200 RMIS users. Does that signal that RMIS is becoming an enterprise-wide infrastructure, or is it still a niche tool for risk teams? [22:26] François says that this is really positive. A Risk Management Information System is not a niche risk tool anymore. It's becoming part of the company infrastructure. [22:44] Once you have hundreds of users, expectations explode, the momentum is there, and user patience drops. As the tool starts to become more massive and interconnected with other tools, you have to manage expectations. The scope of usage of these tools is widening. [23:16] You have not only niche risk usage, but you also have risk management, internal control, insurance, compliance, etc., that are managed inside the tool. The tool reaches all areas of development. The momentum is self-generating. [24:15] François says executive involvement in RMIS usage is positive. Executives want clarity from dashboards. They want to know what matters, why it matters, and what we can do next. They want the deep insight of the tool. They may not go into the tool, but will use the dashboard. [25:10] François speaks of the progress of the techniques of Risk Management Information Systems. Data mining, SaaS contracts, and AI usage have contributed to making RMIS easier to deploy, connect, and access in order to load data, analyze data, and extract data. [26:08] Now is a time of wider usage of Risk Management Information Systems; once they have been adopted, they are there for life, and then you have to make them evolve. [26:21] This means that we have more discussions inside the corporations on RMIS evolutions and replacement. Are we able to make it evolve on its own, or is it time to change? If yes, what kind of process can I depend on to contemplate and manage that change? [26:56] This is executive level. You have created expectations. You have provided dashboards and KPIs, and you have to manage the production. Once it's done, you need a different momentum to run the production and make it better and more accurate over time. It's not easy. [27:40] With their partner EY, AMRAE is finalizing the deployment of the 2026 Panorama Sessions. The French translation will be released by mid-June, and explanation sessions will be run with vendors, risk managers, insurers, and brokers. [28:05] François says AMRAE is already working on the 2027 Panorama, which will be ready for the next RISKWORLD session in New Orleans. [28:27] If someone wants to participate in the Panorama, they need to contact AMRAE. Risk managers will be contacted by the risk management association of the country where they operate. If you are a vendor, you can contact AMRAE. AMRAE contacts insurers and brokers. [29:35] Justin says if you wish to participate, reach out. Go through your risk association where you have membership, like RIMS, FIRMA, or IFRIMA. The confidential information collected helps educate the global risk community. This Panorama is very important for us. [30:08] François says that inside the Panorama, all the contact details are available. As part of the panel, you have access to an online data form. The Panorama has a PDF version, a snapshot of what's in the database. The full database is accessible to anyone. [30:27] François says that as a risk manager or a vendor, you can run your own analysis by filtering and sorting the Panorama database. [30:45] Justin says that's the nice thing about it: AMRAE has made it complimentary and is broadening the horizons of the global risk community by doing so. [30:57] Justin says, I do miss recording with you in person. So, next year, hopefully we get a chance to see each other and have some Cajun food, put the mic up, and eat some jambalaya and talk. It will be great. I want to thank you again, and you're welcome back any time. [31:17] Special thanks again to François Beaume for joining us here on RIMScast! We look forward to seeing him at a future RIMS event. You can visit AMRAE.fr to access the free and publicly available RMIS Panorama 2026. [31:34] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [32:03] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [32:21] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. 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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain examines the rapid growth of US data center construction and why the industry remains a key economic bright spot. While forecasts call for continued expansion through 2028, new challenges surrounding energy infrastructure, electricity costs, and proposed legislation could reshape the outlook. Will data center growth continue at its current pace, or are early warning signs beginning to emerge?

If you are worried about China taking over due to having better robots than the yanks, I got mixed messages for ya here. This was created using DeepSeek v4 Pro. Remember when DeepSeek could do the same thing as chatGPT but on shitty processors and not much RAM? All those stocks shit themselves? Oh what memories. Would have been a great time to buy NVIDIA stocks. I didn't, if you're asking....It's pretty good but it really didn't follow the instruction in the prompt that Joel Hill is Jack the Insider on the transcript. So that's a minus point. But also, this took fucking ages to generate. It's better than lots of the yankee slop but damn son this took MINUTES. So they might take over if we are patient or whatever. Enjoy the episode. ----------------------------------------------Joel Hill (Jack the Insider) and Hong Kong Jack return for a sprawling episode that tackles two of the biggest stories shaping politics in 2026. The pair open with the jaw-dropping Redbridge poll putting One Nation at 31% of the primary vote — a number that would all but wipe the National Party off the federal map and potentially deliver Anthony Albanese a strengthened majority government by splintering the right. Joel and Jack clash over whether culture-war grievances or material concerns are driving the surge, while drawing historical parallels to Joh for Canberra and the DLP split of the 1950s.The conversation then crosses hemispheres for a tour through UK chaos: Peter Mandelson's leaked dossier exposing a rudderless No. 10 under Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband pleading guilty to embezzling SNP donations on a surreal shopping spree of Lalique salt shakers, seven Dysons, and a motorhome with four miles on the clock, and a deeply troubling police body-cam incident that has reignited the two-tier policing debate ahead of three critical by-elections.The centrepiece of the episode is a sober, hour-long deep dive into the COVID-19 pandemic and what Australia has refused to learn. The Two Jacks lay out the true death toll (perhaps 22 to 69 million globally), the devastating scale of long COVID, the vaccine rollout failures, the absurdities of hotel quarantine with rubbish bags over heads, and why governments and public health officials are desperate to avoid a Royal Commission. They close by asking whether the next pandemic will meet a population that has permanently lost trust in its leaders — and whether we'll simply repeat the mistakes of both COVID and the Spanish flu.Sport provides a lighter coda: the Carlton revival under an interim coach, James Hird's awkward candidacy at Essendon, the expanded 48-team World Cup that nobody seems excited about, and a formidable New Zealand Test side taking on England at Lord's.00:00:25 — Introduction Joel welcomes listeners to Episode 159, recorded 4 June. Today: Australian political news, a check-in on the UK, and a deep dive into the COVID-19 pandemic.00:01:21 — The Redbridge Poll: One Nation at 31% The AFR's Redbridge poll: One Nation 31%, Labor 28%, LNP 20%, Greens 12%. The two-party preferred is now being calculated as One Nation versus Labor — a seismic shift in how Australian politics is measured.00:03:12 — Not Just a Protest Vote Jack argues this is real, not a re-run of Hanson's 1990s flash-in-the-pan. The South Australian state election and the Farrah by-election suggest One Nation support is durable. Joel counters that protest votes can be expressed at the ballot box and that Australians are tiring of pluralism.00:04:09 — If One Nation Succeeds, Labor Wins The cruel irony: One Nation's rise probably delivers Labor government. The National Party could simply disappear. The DLP kept the Coalition in power for decades as an anti-Labor party; One Nation may do the reverse.00:05:46 — Scrutiny and Splintering Joel notes One Nation's policies are "two-sentence fragments" and motherhood statements. When proper scrutiny arrives, the contradictions will surface. Hanson's parliamentary attendance is as poor as imaginable.00:08:22 — The Third Rail Jack argues populists succeed because they discuss what polite society won't: immigration, culture wars, welcome to country rituals. The major parties must engage these topics or cede the ground entirely.00:11:34 — Feeling Unheard The core driver, Jack contends: voters feel sneered at and silenced by mainstream politics. It's not about flag counts, it's about being listened to.00:13:50 — What Actually Drives Votes Joel pushes back: voting determinants are the household economy, migration, climate change — not culture war trivia. Culture wars "don't amount to a hill of beans" at the ballot box.00:14:51 — The DLP Parallel Both agree the One Nation phenomenon most closely resembles the DLP split of the 1950s and 60s — a right-wing fracture that delivered Labor government after Labor government.00:17:18 — The Republic Referendum Lesson Jack recalls the 1999 republic referendum: pro-republicans split between models rather than uniting, scuppering the whole project. Voters will vote their preference even knowing it helps their enemy.00:19:32 — UK Parallels: Accommodate or Fight? Significant figures in the UK Tory party are debating whether to fight Reform or reach an accommodation. Tony Abbott recently said the Liberal Party won't criticise Pauline Hanson.00:21:48 — Joh for Canberra Redux Imre Salusinszky's comparison: this is "Joh for Canberra" all over again. But Joel notes Joh's moment lasted months; One Nation's has already lasted years.00:24:08 — State Election Previews Joel predicts the Victorian state election will be chaotic and peculiar — a government that's been in power too long, an opposition that may not be up to the task, and One Nation peeling votes from safe Labor seats. NSW will give a clearer reading.00:25:44 — Hanson "Ready to Govern" — from the Senate? Pauline Hanson announced she's ready to govern. Joel asks: shouldn't she contest a lower-house seat first? Jack recalls the only precedent: John Gorton became PM while still a senator, but had to be eased into Kooyong.00:28:20 — The Mandelson Dossier: Starmer's Empty Suit Jack's read of the leaked Mandelson documents: ministers don't know what the PM wants, there's zero respect or fear of his authority. Starmer comes across as an empty chair. One minister's text: "Every meeting with Labour MPs — it's all about who can we tax to pay benefits to other people."00:30:50 — Mandelson's Legal Peril Mandelson is under police investigation for misconduct in public office. Could face charges — the seriousness depends on whether it's mere misconduct or genuine bribery for foreign interests.00:31:49 — The Nicola Sturgeon Saga Her estranged husband has pleaded guilty to embezzling roughly £400,000 in SNP donations. The shopping list: six high-end coffee machines, seven Dyson vacuums, Lalique salt and pepper shakers, Montblanc pens, Swiss watches, an iJag, part of a Volkswagen, and a motorhome with four miles on the clock parked at his 92-year-old mother's house. Nicola claims she "didn't go in the kitchen much."00:34:20 — The BBC Interview Laura Kuenssberg's forensic interview with Sturgeon — "not quite Prince Andrew, but not much better." Sturgeon has been cleared by Police Scotland, but her reputation, already damaged by the Alex Salmond trial, is now in tatters.00:35:05 — Will He Go to Prison? £400,000 is a substantial sum. With another £600,000 unaccounted for, a custodial sentence seems likely. The money was ring-fenced for a second independence referendum push.00:36:50 — Money Laundering or Conspicuous Consumption? Joel wonders if the bizarre purchases — multiple watches on the same day — were an amateur money-laundering attempt: buy goods with SNP funds, sell them quietly for cash.00:38:23 — UK By-elections: Makerfield Looms Three by-elections on 18 June, including the critical Makerfield contest. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester's high-profile mayor, is the tepid favourite. Low turnout could help him return to Westminster.00:39:30 — The Body-Cam Incident A white teenager accused of racially vilifying a Sikh man was stabbed — and police arrested the bleeding victim, not the attacker. Body-cam footage shows the victim saying "I can't breathe, I've been stabbed" while officers dismiss him. Joel calls the footage "just awful."00:41:22 — Two-Tier Policing Jack traces UK policing's overcorrection: after the Macpherson/Lawrence report, guidelines were rewritten so aggressively that they've produced a pattern of questionable enforcement that devastates community trust — and plays directly into Tommy Robinson's hands.00:42:08 — NSW Police on Four Corners Joel recommends the harrowing Four Corners investigation: bashings in custody, false arrests, an officer who threw body-cam footage into Sydney Harbour, and two undercover officers jailed for a savage assault. The problem today is general duties policing, not the specialist squads of the 1980s. Some command areas are far worse than others — a leadership failure.00:44:55 — Victoria Police: Under-Resourced, Not Corrupt Joel shares an anecdote: two divisional vans for 80,000 people in outer-east Melbourne. Tough work being a police officer; even tougher being a good one.The COVID-19 Reckoning00:45:09 — Why This Matters Joel sets the frame: we parked COVID in 2023 with a hangover but never understood what we'd been through. Today's episode aims to crack that problem.00:45:51 — The True Death Toll Officially: 7 million dead. But most countries stopped testing and stopped reporting cause-of-death data to the WHO. Using excess mortality, the real toll is between 22 and 69 million — at the high end, exceeding the Spanish flu.00:47:02 — Long COVID's Shadow Roughly 400 million people globally (6% of the population) have experienced long COVID. In Australia alone, between 200,000 and 500,000 people are living with or have lived with the condition. Second infections can be worse. Emerging links to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and accelerated dementia.00:49:43 — The Collective Amnesia Governments worldwide have "a collective embarrassment" about how they handled the pandemic, Jack says. They want it in the history books and forgotten. Joel says this is a grave mistake for public trust — and for public health, given COVID is now a permanent fixture alongside flu season.00:50:50 — Why Excess Deaths Are the Only Honest Metric All other figures are "kind of made up" because attribution methods vary wildly between countries. Excess deaths remain elevated in Australia and most nations.00:51:25 — Children and COVID Bobby Kennedy Jr. removed under-18s from government-supported vaccines in the US. Joel argues this is a disastrous move given mounting evidence that childhood COVID infection leads to higher rates of long-term chronic illness.00:52:47 — Why No Royal Commission? Not just politicians protecting themselves — public health officials and much of the media wanted to avoid scrutiny of their judgments and actions during the pandemic.00:53:32 — The Media's Abdication Jack watched "a lot" of Daniel Andrews's daily press conferences. Only two journalists ever asked pertinent questions: Rachel Baxendale and Leigh Sales. Nobody asked why curfews, why beach arrests, why the disparate impact on tradies and cafe owners while the "laptop class" actually made money working from home.00:56:14 — Andrews's Immense Popularity Joel adds context: Andrews was wildly popular at the time, which partly explains the media's deference — though Jack insists that shouldn't have mattered.00:57:34 — The Curfew Nonsense Curfews were about giving law enforcement the easiest possible environment, Joel says — and should have been acknowledged as such and wound back sooner. Meanwhile, Bondi's wealthy swam en masse while Western Sydney's working-class communities were treated harshly.00:57:59 — The Vaccine Rollout Failure The Morrison government bet everything on AstraZeneca — the non-mRNA, first-available vaccine. Then rare blood-clotting issues emerged (seven deaths, mainly men aged 40–49). Meanwhile, Australia was left waiting for Pfizer and other mRNA vaccines because no other supply deals had been secured.00:59:37 — Omicron Breaks the Pandemic's Back The Omicron variant emerged from South Africa: more infectious but far less lethal. Combined with 95%+ vaccination rates among Australians over 18, it effectively ended the acute phase — though at the cost of entrenched mistrust.01:00:38 — Government Overreach and Broken Trust Jack's core criticism: governments outsourced decision-making to public health officials rather than making political judgments that balanced competing interests. Joel counters that it would have been a "bold move" for politicians with no scientific background to contradict public health advice.01:02:19 — "Just Let It Rip" Was Never an Option The three countries with the highest COVID mortality — Brazil (highest), United States (second), India (third) — were all led by populist governments that largely refused mandates. Letting it rip was devastating.01:03:27 — The ADF Quarantine Scandal Scott Morrison refused to allow ADF quarantine facilities to be used for returning travellers. Instead, people were crammed into hotels with gaps under the doors. Joel recalls the "rubbish bags over heads" episode in Victoria — dark green plastic bags as infection control.01:05:00 — The Inquiry's Recommendations Create a proper Australian CDC. Release expert advice publicly. Better national planning with clear political accountability. And critically: politicians must own the big decisions on freedoms and spending instead of hiding behind experts.01:06:01 — The Next Pandemic There will be another one. If it's a respiratory, airborne pathogen like COVID, similar circumstances will return. Are we ready? Probably not. Will we close the country again? The economic damage — unemployment hitting 7.5% in 2020 — was enormous, even if it recovered to 3.5% by pandemic's end.01:08:06 — Who Was Left Behind? The arts community was inexplicably excluded from JobSeeker and JobKeeper. Meanwhile, the "laptop class" working from home effectively got a 15% pay rise by eliminating commuting costs. Bunnings did very well; so did companies that kept JobKeeper without passing it to employees.01:11:14 — The Human Cost of Lockdowns Public housing towers in Flemington were locked down. Joel recalls one family: an African-Australian single mother with nine children in a two-bedroom commission flat, trapped. Jack calls what happened with schools "disgraceful." But Joel notes the evidence now shows childhood COVID infection has serious long-term health consequences, complicating the retrospective judgment.01:13:59 — Will We Learn Anything? Jack's bleak prediction: the next pandemic is probably far enough away that we'll take no notice of COVID's lessons and make the same mistakes. Joel agrees — we didn't learn from the Spanish flu a century ago either.01:15:51 — Malcolm Roberts and Vaccine Misinformation The One Nation senator claims 70,000 Australians died from COVID vaccines — a figure with no evidentiary support, built by misattributing excess deaths. In reality, mRNA technology is now being deployed as a cancer treatment, showing promise against bowel and pancreatic cancers.01:17:36 — Trust Destroyed If the next pandemic arrives within this generation, governments will face a population that has lost faith. If it takes 50 years, the damage may have faded. Western Australia, meanwhile, locked itself down with negligible deaths and actually loved the isolation — provided the iron ore and LNG ships kept moving.01:20:37 — The Spanish Flu Echo Joel's closing historical note: Australia's response to the Spanish flu in 1919–1921 was nearly identical to COVID — lockdown disputes, police arresting people for not wearing masks, states fighting the newly created federal Department of Health. The whole thing collapsed into acrimony the moment state rivalries flared. A century later, nothing had changed.01:21:48 — Federation as Fatal Flaw Jack adds: the three high-mortality COVID countries (US, Brazil, India) share a feature beyond populist leaders — they're all federations where central government power is limited. When "the emperor is far away and the mountains are high," coordinated pandemic response is nearly impossible.01:23:40 — No Appetite for Truth Jack's final word: nobody wants a proper inquiry. Not politicians, not public health officials, not much of the media. Joel disagrees on the importance — the pandemic's legacy still shapes how Australians think, vote, and trust.Sport01:27:40 — AFL Coaching Carousel Essendon and Carlton both need permanent coaches. Joel asks: is James Hird the right man for Essendon? Jack: 17 other clubs wouldn't give him an interview, but the Bombers may have backed themselves into a corner where appointing him is the only way out.01:28:53 — Merit vs Member Sentiment Rowan Connolly's question: would you take James Hird or John Longmire (five grand finals, one premiership, 60%+ win rate)? The answer is obvious on merit — but members and fans want the fairy tale.01:29:47 — Carlton's Astonishing Revival Three straight wins. Ranked 16th in forward-50 entries a month ago; now second. The game style is unrecognisable — no more bombing the ball to non-existent power forwards. Mitch McGovern's low, flat kick to Patrick Cripps for the match-winner against Geelong was emblematic of the transformation. Seven players aged 21 or younger are now getting games and bringing energy.01:33:18 — FIFA World Cup 2026: Nobody's Excited Expanded to 48 teams, Scotland are going — and a Scot in his 30s told Jack that neither he nor any of his mates (all doing well financially, normally first on the plane) have any interest. Ticket prices are "extraordinary." The final is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — which Jack describes as "Waverley on steroids, but even more bleak."01:36:08 — Australia's Draw Socceroos face Turkey first up, then the United States. Jack suggests marketing it as "Gallipoli Round Two." Spain are favourites; England, Brazil, and Germany are in the chasing pack.01:37:06 — Cricket: England v New Zealand, First Test at Lord's Joel runs through New Zealand's likely top seven — Latham, Conway, Williamson, Ravindra, Mitchell, Blundell — noting the first four have all made Test double-centuries. "Just about the best first six in Test cricket." With O'Rourke's express pace and Henry's quality, this is a formidable Black Caps side.01:38:40 — Stump Speech & Next Week Listener mail (including an "exposé of who Jack is") held over for next episode. For the record: Hong Kong Jack's CV includes HSC at Assumption College Kilmore, a stint as a carpenter, a law degree from Melbourne University, stints at Holding Redlich and Slater & Gordon, work as a litigation and immigration lawyer, and an appointment to the Refugee Review Tribunal as a federal cabinet appointee.01:40:39 — Outro Joel thanks listeners for hanging in for an extra ten minutes. Back next week.The Two Jacks is recorded weekly. Send your questions and feedback to the show.

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USCIS released a new policy memorandum that dramatically impacted how Adjustment of Status (AOS) adjudications were reviewed and processed for aspiring U.S. permanent resident applicants. The policy memorandum, as constructed, appeared broad and had potentially far-reaching implications for both family-based and employment-based green card applications. In addition to affecting individual Adjustment of Status applications, the policy also had significant downstream implications for U.S. employers in attracting, retaining, and continuing to employ foreign national workers in employment-based visa classifications.During this session, Partner and Attorney Min Kim and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA discussed what was known about the new USCIS guidance, the potential implications for employers and foreign nationals, and practical considerations for navigating the evolving landscape. The session also included informed perspectives and possible outcomes based on developments at the time, while additional clarification from USCIS was anticipated.The discussion provided valuable insights for HR professionals, employers, and individuals involved in business immigration matters, helping attendees stay informed and prepared as the policy continued to evolve.Listen in to know more!

In 1882, the German mathematician Ferdinand von Lindemann proved that π was transcendental: it cannot be reduced to a tidy equation, never captured inside the comfortable boundaries expected by mathematicians. For centuries mathematicians tried to “square the circle” — creating a perfect square with the same area as a circle using only classical tools. In 1882, they finally got their answer: impossible. π's transcendence meant the problem itself can never be solved. π sits at the centre of order — wheels, planets, architecture, engineering — but does not obey the rules mathematicians thought would contain it. The more closely pi is examined, the more it slips beyond simple description. But pi also has beauty in it's patterns. π — roughly 3.14 etc etc — is the hidden constant inside every circle: divide the distance around any circle by the distance across it, and written out as a decimal, it goes on forever without ever stopping and without ever falling into a repeating pattern. Southern Africa in the early 1880s had the appearance of something similar. The neat assumptions of empire borders that could be drawn, peoples classified, and territories administered into obedience — were beginning to collide with a far messier reality. The aftermath of the First Anglo-Boer War had humbled imperial confidence, African polities remained powerful actors, and the mineral revolution was creating forces no colonial administrator fully controlled. Like π, South Africa was proving resistant to simple formulas. Emerging at this time was the Afrikaner Bond, led by Jan Hendrick Hofmeyr, his Boeren Beschermings Vereeniging, Farmers Protection Society, had merged with the Bond. Hofmeyr's main aim was to merge the diverse Afrikaner cultural movements from behind the scenes, thus his nickname, The Mole. Cape Prime Minister John Gordon Sprigg was sparring with political humanists, particularly Saul Solomon who owned the Cape Argus. As a liberal member of parliament, he was an articulate defender of African rights, called a friend of the natives and worse by some settlers. He was enticed to sell his paper to the editor at the time, what he didn't know, was that Cecil John Rhodes was secretly backing the sale - no Rhodes owned the Argus. It was in that moment that the Cape lost its important outsider voice, and Rhodes gained a news outlet. The main story the paper was covering after the first Anglo-Boer war was the instability in Basotholand. The Argus and other liberals had taken up the Basotho cause against the land-hungry settlers of the Orange Free State. Shoring up his personal wealth and power, Rhodes was simultaneously using his growing influence in the Cape to protect its northern territories. This was a natural progression, north of Kimberley lay the Vaal River, and the Molopo River. Between the two lay not only the Boers of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal, but the Tswana people. South of the Molopo there were the Thlaping, the Rolong, north of the Molopo the Ngwato chiefdom, ruled by Khama as well as the Kwena under chief Sechele, the Ngwaketse ruled by Gaseitsiwe and soon, his son, Bathoen. The Tswana were tussling with colonial expansion, and navigating the difficult politics of the frontier, keeping the Boer settlers at arm's length. Along the edge of these chief's territory there lay the Great North Road, on the eastern side of the Tswana lands. Transvaal President Paul Kruger was behind efforts to cut off the Road to the North, something the British authorities suspected but couldn't prove. For Cecil Rhodes and British ambitions, these two micro-republics were a geopolitical nightmare. If the Transvaal annexed Stellaland and Goshen which was Paul Kruger's ultimate goal, the Boers would completely block Cape Colony access to the interior of Africa. Rhodes had taken to calling the Great north Road the Suez Canal of South Africa.

In Episode 348 of The Business Development Podcast, Colin Christensen returns for his fourth appearance on the show to explore one of the most fascinating and misunderstood industries in the world today. As CEO of Tidal Care Inc. and a mentor to more than 2,000 founders, Colin shares his journey into the mushroom industry, the differences between functional mushrooms and psilocybin, the emerging research surrounding mental health and wellness, and why entrepreneurs, researchers, and healthcare professionals are paying close attention to this rapidly evolving space.Throughout the conversation, Kelly and Colin discuss entrepreneurship, mentorship, human potential, innovation, and the future of mushroom-based therapies. From lion's mane and cordyceps to the commercialization of mushroom products and the challenges of building a business in an emerging industry, this episode offers an educational and thought-provoking look at a topic many people have heard about but few truly understand. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or simply interested in learning something new, this conversation will challenge assumptions and expand your perspective.Key Takeaways: Entrepreneurship rarely follows the plan you start with. The pieces appear as you keep moving.Mentorship matters because no founder can see every side of the problem alone.Wisdom is not about having the only right answer. It is about helping people see more clearly.Experienced leaders should not simply retire and disappear. Their knowledge needs to be passed on.Business is still deeply human. You cannot separate life, grief, family, purpose, and work completely.Impact matters more than ego. The real question is whether you made the world better.Mushrooms are far more complex than most people realize, ranging from culinary to functional to psychedelic.Functional mushrooms like lion's mane, cordyceps, and reishi are gaining attention for focus, energy, and wellness.Emerging industries require patience, education, regulation, and a real business model, not just hype.Human potential sits at the intersection of health, mindset, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and the courage to explore new ideas.Get in Touch with Colin ChristensenIf you enjoyed this conversation and would like to learn more about Colin's work in entrepreneurship, mentorship, startup growth, and the mushroom industry, you can connect with him here:

Made in His Image - June 7, 2026 - Speaker: Rev. Dr. Leslie X Sanders - Sermon Series: Covenant & Calling - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-06-07/made-in-his-image/

TUI Cruises returns Mein Schiff ships to their regular itineraries after rerouting around the Strait of Hormuz disruption, a sign of how quickly lines adapt to geopolitical risk. New York commits to a 2028 opening for a new cruise terminal at Buffalo's Outer Harbor, betting on Great Lakes growth. And the Philippines projects cruise passengers will nearly triple to around 75,000 in 2026 as luxury and expedition lines flock to ports from Manila to Boracay, positioning the country as an emerging Asian destination.

The rankings continue!In this solo episode, Tim Kanak (@FantasyAceball) breaks down prospects #51-75 in the Memorial Day 2026 MLB Prospect Rankings, highlighting some of the most intriguing breakout candidates, future fantasy baseball stars, and under-the-radar talents in professional baseball.While these prospects may sit outside the Top 50 for now, many have the tools, upside, and developmental trajectory to become Top 25 prospects—or impact MLB players—in the near future.#51 Lazaro Montes, OF, Mariners#52 Zyhir Hope, OF, Dodgers#53 Jonah Tong, SP, Mets#54 Jett Williams, 2B, Brewers#55 Emil Morales, SS, Dodgers#56 Jhonny Level, SS, Giants#57 George Lombard Jr., SS, Yankees#58 Esmerlyn Valdez, 1B/OF, Pirates#59 Luis Hernandez, SS, Giants#60 Connor Prielipp, SP, Twins#61 Kyson Witherspoon, SP, Red Sox#62 Gage Wood, SP, Phillies#63 Caden Scarborough, SP, Rangers#64 Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Twins#65 Gage Jump, SP, Athletics#66 Braylon Payne, OF, Brewers#67 Michael Arroyo, 2B/SS, Mariners#68 Dasan Hill, SP, Twins#69 Michael Forret, SP, Rays#70 Josiah Hartshorn, OF, Cubs#71 Karson Milbrandt, SP, Marlins#72 Ethan Holliday, SS/3B, Rockies#73 Cam Caminiti, SP, Braves#74 Devin Taylor, OF, Athletics#75 Kendry Chourio, SP, Royals⚾ Which prospects are poised for a Top 50 jump⚾ Dynasty baseball sleepers to buy before the breakout⚾ Power bats with middle-of-the-order upside⚾ Emerging frontline pitching prospects⚾ Future MLB regulars vs. future stars⚾ Development trends and organizational fits⚾ Long-term fantasy baseball value and projectionsFrom elite power hitters like Lazaro Montes and Zyhir Hope to high-upside arms such as Jonah Tong, Kyson Witherspoon, Cam Caminiti, and Ethan Holliday's superstar potential, this episode covers some of the most exciting names in the next tier of MLB prospect rankings.If you love MLB prospects, dynasty baseball, fantasy baseball, scouting reports, MLB Draft coverage, Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, and minor league baseball, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines breaks down the foundations of brain health and how sleep, inflammation, blood sugar regulation, nutrition, detoxification, and recovery all impact memory, cognition, focus, and long-term brain function.He also explores emerging therapies including peptides, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, sauna, antioxidants, and neuroprotective compounds that are gaining attention in the longevity and brain optimization space.The episode explains why protecting the brain starts with foundational health first and how small improvements in sleep, inflammation, and metabolic health can dramatically improve cognitive performance and healthy aging.In This Episode-- The biggest foundations of long-term brain health-- How inflammation and blood sugar impact cognition-- Why sleep is critical for memory and recovery-- The role of peptides and neuroprotection in brain function-- How hyperbaric oxygen and sauna support brain health-- Emerging strategies for cognitive performance and healthy agingInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick#BrainHealth#Longevity#BrainFog#CognitiveHealth#HealthyAging

How do quantitative investors adapt when markets, technology and macro regimes are constantly changing? In this conversation, Alan Dunne sits down with George Patterson, CIO of PGIM Quant Solutions, to explore the evolution of systematic investing from the 1990s to today's AI driven landscape. They discuss regime detection, inflation risk, portfolio construction, machine learning, private markets, volatility overlays and the growing role of language models in investment research. George also shares insights from decades in quant investing, including lessons from Covid, the importance of model discipline and why communication skills matter as much as technical expertise.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Alan on Twitter.Follow George on LinkedIn.Episode TimeStamps: 00:00 - Introduction to George Patterson and his journey from physics to quantitative investing03:12 - Why multidisciplinary teams matter in modern quant investing04:13 - Inside PGIM Quant Solutions and the evolution of multi asset investing06:03 - How markets and macro investing have changed since the 1990s09:12 - The future of the 60/40 portfolio and institutional portfolio construction12:11 - Private markets, liquidity challenges and institutional investor concerns13:25 - Inflation, commodities and building modern inflation hedges19:33 - Detecting macro regimes using quantitative models23:26 - The hardest part of systematic investing: trusting the process27:00 - Covid, model failures and managing regime shifts in real time30:07 - Portfolio protection, options strategies and volatility overlays32:01 - How AI and large language models are transforming quantitative research40:02 - Fiscal risks, inflation concerns and the changing rate environment44:26 - Simplicity versus complexity in quantitative model design48:05 - Why markets evolve faster today and how models must adapt51:08 - Retail investors, meme stocks and market distortions53:33 - Emerging markets and where long term opportunities may exist55:08 - The future of quant investing and the limits of AI hype57:10 - George Patterson's career advice for aspiring quantsCopyright © 2025 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. Click Here2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I'm really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! Click Here3. Other Resources that can help youAnd if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. Click HerePrivacy PolicyDisclaimer