Podcasts about Enabling

Screens. Sugar. Anything that feels really good. The advice to just "lower the demand" can fall really short because for some kids, more access brings real relief. But for others, more access actually causes more stress and we wind up asking kids to take on a responsibility that is beyond their developmental capacity.  This episode digs into what's actually generating the stress underneath the behavior, and what it looks like when a kid needs to be held steady instead of shifting our expectations.In this episode you will learn:Why high-reward things like screens carry their own built-in stress, and how that changes the question of whether to give more access or lessWhat it looks like when a kid needs the burden of managing something taken off their shoulders entirelyHow to tell if a boundary is actually working: not whether your kid protests, but which direction things are trending over timeIf this is landing for you and you want to map this out for your own kid, come join us in The Club. Our resource library and our members will help you map your child's nervous system, troubleshoot things when they don't seem to be getting any better, and show you how to take care of yourself in the middle of all of it. Resources mentioned in this podcast:Enabling vs. Low-Demand Parenting → RobynGobbel.com/enablingExploring Low Demand Parenting → RobynGobbel.com/lowdemandStress Response System → RobynGobbel.com/stressresponseRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/morestressImmersion Program for Professionals!The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals is NOW accepting applications for our 2027 cohorts. You MUST be on the waiting list to be eligible to apply so head to RobynGobbel.com/Immersion and put your name on the waiting list! Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

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The Information's Laura Bratton talks with Rocket Drew about small firms ditching Salesforce for custom AI apps. We also talk with Grace Kay about Tesla's strict new weekly AI spending caps for engineers, and Aaron Holmes discusses Microsoft laying off 4,800 employees while overhauling its Copilot strategy.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/small-firms-use-claude-quit-salesforcehttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/tesla-caps-employee-ai-spend-200-per-week-adoption-push https://www.theinformation.com/articles/microsoft-memo-details-ai-app-overhaul-earn-right-exist Subscribe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agendaTITV airs weekdays on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us:X: https://x.com/theinformationIG: https://www.instagram.com/theinformation/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titv.theinformationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theinformation/

I interviewed Metaverse Standards Forum President Neil Trevett about key open Standards enabling the Open Metaverse Browser Initiative with RP1 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. You can see their AWE talk here, and check out the Open Metaverse Browser wiki for more information. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Hello Interactors,Welcome to summer where Interplace turns its attention to physical geography and the environment. It's already a crazy El Niño — thanks in large part to global warming — and the United States is having a big birthday. How might these be related and what to do about it?What follows is not a celebration or a condemnation, but more of a reckoning. I look at what was built, what was deliberately forgotten, and what is now continually arriving, season by season, in forms of weather the founders could not have imagined.Although Alexander Humboldt — one of the world's most famous scientists at the time — did warn Jefferson of the effects of human-induced climate change in 1804. He based his prediction on changes he observed in forests and water systems as a result of mono-crops and industrial “steam and gas”. Jefferson ignored him.BUILDING, BURNING, BILLOWING BACKOn this momentous 250th Fourth of July, when the world is experiencing record level extreme weather events, let's reflect on how over the last 250 years the United States helped build, extract, and then burn the material and political conditions that made climate change possible. From the beginning, it tied itself to land, extraction, mobility, and expansion. Over time those commitments became an energy system built on coal, oil, gas, highways, suburbs, industrial agriculture, and a development model that treated nature as an inexhaustible storehouse. That legacy is now legible in the atmosphere itself. Let's light a Roman Candle in celebration!Even before the 4th of July fireworks celebrations create another nationwide 42% average increase in fine particulate matter (Seidel, et al., 2015), the United States bears the single largest share of cumulative historical CO₂ emissions of any nation . We represent roughly 20 percent of the global total since 1850 contributing approximately 0.2°C of warming to date (Carbon Brief, 2021; UNEP, 2023). To represent four percent of the world's current population and be responsible for nearly a fifth of its cumulative warming is not a coincidence of geography or fake news. It is the outcome of deliberate choices about how a republic would be organized, energized, and expanded across two and a half centuries.The United States has long imagined freedom in spatial terms: movement, property, settlement, mastery, frontier, and circulation. Those abstract ideals were made real through land theft and remade landscapes, as well as through infrastructure built in significant part by African and African American enslaved labor. Each step along the way depended on ever-greater throughput of energy, labor, and material. In that sense, the country's history is also a history of how thought became organized around extraction and exploitation, until those thoughts and actions themselves became a kind of common sense. But by the late nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries increased industrialization meant emissions grew. They surged during the postwar era and peaked in the early 2000s — a trajectory that maps almost exactly onto the spatial project of suburban expansion, highway construction, and fossil-fuel-dependent agriculture (Climate Change Tracker, 2024). Two-thirds of the country's cumulative warming impact derives from fossil CO₂ alone. The built environment of American freedom is as inseparable from the chemical footprint it left behind as a firecracker's scattered debris and carbon residue.This leaves us with a climate crisis that is not just the result of a few bad policy choices in the late twentieth century. We exist in a cumulative outcome of a long national project that normalized combustion as prosperity and treated atmospheric consequence as some distant abstraction. Kind of like turning up the radio to drowned out the sound of your car making a funny noise. The federal state government played a central role in this process. Not only through direct policy and subsidies, but through the development of roads, ports, power systems, agricultural regimes, and military logistics that expanded the scale of fossil dependence at every scale of national life.The fossil fuel industry understood this trajectory earlier than the public was permitted to know. A systematic analysis published in Science found that ExxonMobil's own scientists accurately projected and skillfully modeled global warming due to fossil fuel burning from as early as 1977. These projections are consistent with subsequent observations. And yet, for decades, the company publicly pushed doubt and denial (Supran, Rahmstorf, & Oreskes, 2023). Consequently, what America projects as “economic growth”, fueled enormously by the fossil fuel industry, is embedded not only in a collective national memory but in the scientific record.The irony is that America's confidence in its own permanence rested on a false sense of geography. The landscape seemed stable because the costs were displaced in the form of upstream mining, downstream pollution, hidden emissions, imported and exported harm, and deferred climate effects. The effects on the atmosphere made that displacement impossible to sustain. The ‘progress' that had been scattered across space and time returns as heat, drought, fire, flood, and increasingly volatile weather. We built a world in which the rewards of extraction were immediate while the penalties were delayed. Call it what you will — the climate crisis is just the debt of delay, dressed as disaster.KNOWING, NEGLECTING, NEUTERING KNOWLEDGEThe USA did not simply keep burning and expanding on autopilot. By the late twentieth century, it had also begun to lose the institutional capacity to understand what its own trajectory meant. The problem was no longer that the 1970's scientific picture Exxon had already portrayed was absent. The evidence was clear. By the early 1990s the United States had ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and formally accepted the goal of returning greenhouse-gas emissions to 1990 levels by the end of the decade.The barrier to progress was not ignorance, but a degraded relationship between knowledge and power. This was engineered in part by more fossil fuel industry campaigns to sow doubt about science it privately accepted. Historians of science Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway documented how a loose-knit network of industry-connected scientists ran effective campaigns to mislead the public on issues from tobacco to climate change. They exploited the media's tendency toward false balance and keeping controversy alive long after scientific consensus had been reached (Oreskes & Conway, 2010). The strategy was to make certainty seem uncertain, and it worked. For decades, political inaction persisted through every window of action that may have helped.By the mid-1990s, climate change had become legible enough for federal institutions to name, study, and plan around, but the machinery of governance was being bent in the opposite direction. Newt Gingrich and the Republicans who rose with him may not have invented anti-government politics, but they weaponized it. Curiously, through pro-governmental politics. While their rhetoric promised efficiency and modernization, in practice it often meant cutting staffs, weakening committees, abolishing subcommittees, and treating the legislature less as a site of deliberation than as a theater of permanent combat. After all, their own staffers affectionately referred to Gingrich and his wrecking crew as ‘jihadists' — even as those same politicians promulgated and attached that term as a slur toward Muslims. One of the most consequential acts of this period was the 1995 defunding of the Office of Technology Assessment. This was a bipartisan, independent body that had produced over 750 reports on complex scientific and technical questions since 1974, including major studies on energy policy, environmental risk, and the long-range consequences of atmospheric change. Gingrich had vowed to kill the OTA during his 1994 election campaign. He kept his promise, and with it eliminated one of Congress's primary mechanisms for converting scientific knowledge into durable legislative capacity (Wikipedia, Office of Technology Assessment; AAAS Science, 2019).A legislature cannot respond intelligently to a long-range atmospheric crisis if it has stripped away the very mechanisms designed to synthesize evidence, test assumptions, and tackle complex questions over time. What replaced deliberations mediated by experts was a vacuum quickly filled by industry lobbyists — the same industry that, amongst themselves, knew exactly what Gingrich was doing. Research on institutional dynamics in climate governance consistently finds that fragmented policy, weak intergovernmental coordination, and the erosion of technical capacity are among the most significant barriers to effective long-range climate action (Jaisridhar et al., 2025; Birchall, Bonnett, & Kehler, 2023).The thinning of Congress's own cognitive infrastructure in 1995 was a bureaucratic adjustment that disabled the country's capacity to govern on topics beyond the timescales and dimensions of a single administration. The political system was becoming less capable of converting recognition into sustained action precisely as the need for that conversion became most urgent. The United States not only helped create the conditions for warming but undermined its own capacity to govern the effects warming created. The atmosphere was warming and so was the willful weakening of the world's most powerful potential partner in planetary protection.CASCADES, CRISES, AND COMING TO TERMSWhat follows is not simply a warmer world, but a less legible and actionable one. Once a political system weakens its own capacity to think long-term, it becomes ill-equipped to face a future that arrives not as a single rupture but as a cascade of self-reinforcing disruptions. We've all experienced or read about hotter summers, fire, more erratic rainfall, stressed coasts, shifting storm tracks, and weather that no longer behaves as the old seasonal calendar once did. Anthropogenic warming is already increasing variability in frequency and severity of weather systems. This in turn can alter local precipitation variability, storm behavior, and the climatic conditions on which seasonal expectations have long depended (Robinson, 2021; Wang et al., 2017; Scher & Messori, 2019). In several regions, climate change is expected not only to shift average conditions but to change seasonal predictability itself — especially for rainfall — making the future harder to read through the calendars and risk assumptions modeled and built from the past (Le et al., 2023; Delsole et al., 2014).Even now, the atmosphere offers a live demonstration of this instability. On June 11, 2026, NOAA officially declared that El Niño has arrived — with a 63 percent probability of reaching “very strong” intensity, defined as sea surface temperature anomalies of at least +2°C in the equatorial Pacific. This would rank it among the largest events in the historical record (NOAA, 2026). What makes 2026 categorically different from prior super events is not just its projected intensity but its baseline. This El Niño begins from the warmest ocean temperatures in human history, layered onto anthropogenic warming that has already pushed the planet to 1.55°C above preindustrial levels.As one paper argued in April, the El Niño is the accelerant; the fuel was already stacked (Hansen et al., 2026). The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has placed an 86 percent probability on at least one year between 2026 and 2030 surpassing 2024 as the warmest on record, with 2027 — when El Niño's thermal lag typically produces its most extreme global signals — as the most likely candidate (WMO, 2026).When that variability is layered onto long-term warming, the result is not just discomfort but a deeper erosion of climatic predictability. ENSO — the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, the coupled ocean-atmosphere system that drives El Niño's periodic warming and its counterpart La Niña's cooling across the tropical Pacific — is not a new phenomenon, but its behavior is changing. Model evidence indicates that ENSO-related rainfall variability is likely to intensify and shift eastward under greenhouse warming, creating more severe and sometimes novel climate conditions across the terrestrial tropics (Cai et al., 2021; Rifai, Li, & Malhi, 2019). The question is no longer whether the climate will change, but how many of the social and political structures built on climatic regularity can survive that change.Climate change is often presented as a technical or environmental problem to be solved. Especially amidst a culture of pervasive techno-optimism. But climate change is way more fundamental than this. It's a reordering of the relationship between how we need to think and the geography in which we exist. This includes political geography and a reordering of political imagination as it relates to physical geography. The old originally envisioned republic of the USA assumed that land could be mastered, seasons could be predicted, and institutions could absorb shock without losing coherence. Those assumptions no longer hold.The old assumption that infrastructure could be planned around stationary baselines is increasingly at odds with the evidence. We can already see how energy systems show measurable vulnerability to climatic uncertainty and extremes. Modeled systems evidence declines in reliability and large performance gaps when future weather variation is not adequately incorporated into planning (Perera et al., 2020; Ouyang et al., 2023).As a result, the challenge ahead is not adaptation to these changes in the narrow sense, but reconstruction of our relationship to them in the broad sense. This may seem impossible in today's American political system, but truly Democratic societies will need stronger scientific institutions, more durable legislative capacity, and trustworthy public agencies able to interpret risk before disaster becomes routine. They will need not only infrastructure, but intelligence. Embodied intelligence — embodied engagement with physical and social environments rather than as a purely singular-brain augmented by LLM computation. This includes a renewed ability to gather, preserve, and act on knowledge over long horizons.The literature on adaptation governance is clear that resilience depends on organizational learning, intergovernmental collaboration, inclusive planning, and long-term institutional capacity. Short-term, reactive, market or donor-driven interventions that respond to emergencies without building the durable frameworks that prevent them won't work (Birchall et al., 2026; Rahman & Islam, 2024). What this means practically is the reconstitution of the kind of congressional expertise that was dismantled in 1995. We need not merely revive the OTA but to imagine a broader democratic intelligence infrastructure capable of thinking on the timescales that climate change demands — decades, generations, and centuries. Without that, climate change will continue to be experienced as a succession of emergency, political, or market conditions rather than as a governable transformation.We can do this. After all, a country that once imagined itself through movement, expansion, and mastery made a certain kind of freedom seem natural. A new kind of freedom can be made to seem natural too. But right now our current system returns prosperity for many — but heat, flood, instability, and constraint for all. What was built now must be lived within — good and bad — while what was extracted must now live in the atmosphere — all bad. What gets burned today, will burn more later. The political order that was built through extraction, combustion, and territorial expansion must confront the atmospheric and hydrological consequences of those choices.That confrontation will only intensify. Past century's cumulative emissions have already committed the planet to changes that will outlast any government, living generation, or institution that exists. Including you and me. The next 250 years will belong less to societies that imagine escape than to those that can build the institutional intelligence, infrastructural redundancy, and long-term public capacity required to inhabit a less legible and hospitable climate (Ouyang et al., 2023; Jaisridhar et al., 2025).So, as you watch the rocket's red glare and bombs bursting in air — sending even more smoke, chemicals and debris everywhere — know the flag will still be there. But to endure, it must repair an institution to be once again knowledgeable and fair.ReferencesBirchall, S. J., Villeneuve, K., Rose, D., Baran, N. 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Banks and a faith-based nationwide network, delivered a letter signed by 82 Catholic leaders to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday, urging both parties to oppose Section 604 of the CLARITY Act. ~This Episode is Sponsored by OKX~ Trade RLUSD/XRP on OKX + claim the new user offer! Deposit $100 to get $50 ➜ https://bit.ly/OKXRP Use code: paulbarron *Terms Apply* 00:00 intro 00:09 Sponsor: Tangem 01:05 Cynthia Lummis promises July 4th CLARITY 01:30 Banks Fight back 01:56 Banks Recruit Catholic Churches!? 03:11 Nobody believes this is about human trafficking 03:46 JP Morgan donations & grants 04:39 Elder Abuse? 05:13 Bank Lobby wants a "FINAL PUSH" 05:46 Banks recruiting coalitions to stop CLARITY 06:30 Crypto voters will determine midterms 07:13 Ripple fighting for CLARITY 07:54 Japan approves Ripple RLUSD 08:44 U.S. Behind? 09:40 RLUSD on Ethereum vs XRP Ledger 10:03 Urgency Issue 10:16 Senate Needs to Feel Urgency 10:51 Renewed Urgency from Housing Bill 11:22 Schwab says there's still momentum 12:00 Calendar Deadline 12:50 Elizabeth Warren desperately wants Housing Bill 13:46 Trump leverage 14:42 Tech Market Meltdown 15:18 Strategy Collapsing 16:00 Everyone lost faith in Saylor & $STRC 16:43 Bitcoin FUD 17:23 Trump Signs Quantum Bills 17:46 Government & Bitcoin not prepared 18:03 Ethereum Preparing for Quantum 18:22 Bitmine added to Russell 1000 Index 19:07 A.I. Agent Tokenized Stocks Enabled 19:50 A.I. Enabling and Boosting Crypto 21:07 Banks can't stop this 21:33 outro #Crypto #Banks #XRP ~Banks Destroying Crypto Faith!✝️Catholic Church vs CLARITY!?

Part 2 of a 2-part episode From WEDI's Spring 2026 Conference, WEDI Board Member Pam Grosze (PNC Bank) concludes her conversation with leaders from several EHR platforms, discussing 0057 updates, ecosystem readiness—how providers should assess payer and vendor performance, what governance models actually drive outcomes, and where WEDI can help establish practical standards, metrics, and playbooks to move the market forward. The panel: Hans Buitendijk, Senior Director, Interoperability Strategy, Oracle Health Jason Vogt, Manager Development, APIs and Structured Documents, Meditech Sean Cotter, Software Developer, Epic Mohammad Chebli, VP of Interoperability, NextGen Gillian McCabe, Director of Product Management, Authorization Management, athenahealth

When you love someone struggling with addiction, one of the hardest questions is knowing when to help and when stepping in may actually keep them from facing the consequences of their choices. Should you pay their bills, provide support, or allow them to experience discomfort that could lead to change? In this episode, we explore how to make these difficult decisions with both compassion and wisdom. You will hear that if you can't sleep at night because you are not doing something for your loved one struggling with addiction, you can give yourself permission to do it. Learn how to balance your heart with healthy boundaries, recognize the difference between support and enabling, and choose what you can truly live with in your relationship with addiction. https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/beyond-boundaries-1 https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/consultations

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Abdu Murray joined us to discuss toxic empathy and biblical compassion. He explained how believers can speak truth with love, resist tribalism, and follow Jesus' example of caring for others without enabling harmful behaviors. Abdu specializes in addressing the intersection of religious faith and emerging cultural trends and serves as the President of Embrace the Truth. Dan Seaborn also joined the conversation to address the temptation for couples to live like glorified roommates. He highlighted that honest communication, listening without defensiveness, and deeper surrender to Christ can help spouses nurture their marriages. Dan is the founder of Winning At Home, Inc. Additionally, Lana Silk spoke about the severe oppression facing Iran. She noted that suffering is not limited to Christians but affects the entire nation, while believers endure added persecution for their faith. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. You can listen to the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Lana Silk [ 12:10 ]Dan Seaborn [ 21:08 ]Abdu Murray [ 35:08 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Abdu Murray joined us to discuss toxic empathy and biblical compassion. He explained how believers can speak truth with love, resist tribalism, and follow Jesus' example of caring for others without enabling harmful behaviors. Abdu specializes in addressing the intersection of religious faith and emerging cultural trends and serves as the President of Embrace the Truth. Dan Seaborn also joined the conversation to address the temptation for couples to live like glorified roommates. He highlighted that honest communication, listening without defensiveness, and deeper surrender to Christ can help spouses nurture their marriages. Dan is the founder of Winning At Home, Inc. Additionally, Lana Silk spoke about the severe oppression facing Iran. She noted that suffering is not limited to Christians but affects the entire nation, while believers endure added persecution for their faith. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. You can listen to the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Lana Silk [ 12:10 ]Dan Seaborn [ 21:08 ]Abdu Murray [ 35:08 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Abdu Murray joined us to discuss toxic empathy and biblical compassion. He explained how believers can speak truth with love, resist tribalism, and follow Jesus' example of caring for others without enabling harmful behaviors. Abdu specializes in addressing the intersection of religious faith and emerging cultural trends and serves as the President of Embrace the Truth. Dan Seaborn also joined the conversation to address the temptation for couples to live like glorified roommates. He highlighted that honest communication, listening without defensiveness, and deeper surrender to Christ can help spouses nurture their marriages. Dan is the founder of Winning At Home, Inc. Additionally, Lana Silk spoke about the severe oppression facing Iran. She noted that suffering is not limited to Christians but affects the entire nation, while believers endure added persecution for their faith. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. You can listen to the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Lana Silk [ 12:10 ]Dan Seaborn [ 21:08 ]Abdu Murray [ 35:08 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Abdu Murray joined us to discuss toxic empathy and biblical compassion. He explained how believers can speak truth with love, resist tribalism, and follow Jesus' example of caring for others without enabling harmful behaviors. Abdu specializes in addressing the intersection of religious faith and emerging cultural trends and serves as the President of Embrace the Truth. Dan Seaborn also joined the conversation to address the temptation for couples to live like glorified roommates. He highlighted that honest communication, listening without defensiveness, and deeper surrender to Christ can help spouses nurture their marriages. Dan is the founder of Winning At Home, Inc. Additionally, Lana Silk spoke about the severe oppression facing Iran. She noted that suffering is not limited to Christians but affects the entire nation, while believers endure added persecution for their faith. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. You can listen to the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Lana Silk [ 12:10 ]Dan Seaborn [ 21:08 ]Abdu Murray [ 35:08 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Abdu Murray joined us to discuss toxic empathy and biblical compassion. He explained how believers can speak truth with love, resist tribalism, and follow Jesus' example of caring for others without enabling harmful behaviors. Abdu specializes in addressing the intersection of religious faith and emerging cultural trends and serves as the President of Embrace the Truth. Dan Seaborn also joined the conversation to address the temptation for couples to live like glorified roommates. He highlighted that honest communication, listening without defensiveness, and deeper surrender to Christ can help spouses nurture their marriages. Dan is the founder of Winning At Home, Inc. Additionally, Lana Silk spoke about the severe oppression facing Iran. She noted that suffering is not limited to Christians but affects the entire nation, while believers endure added persecution for their faith. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. You can listen to the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Lana Silk [ 12:10 ]Dan Seaborn [ 21:08 ]Abdu Murray [ 35:08 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chandra welcomes Clayton Seeley as a special guest to cohost to dive deeper into JD Edwards logs and developer tools. The conversation highlights key features introduced with release 9.2.9, such as enabling users to turn on their own debug logs, and the integration of the Performance Workbench tool into Server Manager, allowing for advanced log file analysis directly within the interface. They discuss the importance of user-specific logging, the new developer access levels being planned for Server Manager, and how these updates empower developers and business analysts without risking system integrity.02:36 Enabling debug for your own user logging07:27 Performance Workbench Tool15:33 Future server manager development plans21:31 Midwesternism

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Abdu Murray joined us to discuss toxic empathy and biblical compassion. He explained how believers can speak truth with love, resist tribalism, and follow Jesus' example of caring for others without enabling harmful behaviors. Abdu specializes in addressing the intersection of religious faith and emerging cultural trends and serves as the President of Embrace the Truth. Dan Seaborn also joined the conversation to address the temptation for couples to live like glorified roommates. He highlighted that honest communication, listening without defensiveness, and deeper surrender to Christ can help spouses nurture their marriages. Dan is the founder of Winning At Home, Inc. Additionally, Lana Silk spoke about the severe oppression facing Iran. She noted that suffering is not limited to Christians but affects the entire nation, while believers endure added persecution for their faith. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. You can listen to the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Lana Silk [ 12:10 ]Dan Seaborn [ 21:08 ]Abdu Murray [ 35:08 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Temptation," by discussing various temptations with experts in their respective fields and how they overcome them. Abdu Murray joined us to discuss toxic empathy and biblical compassion. He explained how believers can speak truth with love, resist tribalism, and follow Jesus' example of caring for others without enabling harmful behaviors. Abdu specializes in addressing the intersection of religious faith and emerging cultural trends and serves as the President of Embrace the Truth. Dan Seaborn also joined the conversation to address the temptation for couples to live like glorified roommates. He highlighted that honest communication, listening without defensiveness, and deeper surrender to Christ can help spouses nurture their marriages. Dan is the founder of Winning At Home, Inc. Additionally, Lana Silk spoke about the severe oppression facing Iran. She noted that suffering is not limited to Christians but affects the entire nation, while believers endure added persecution for their faith. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. You can listen to the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Lana Silk [ 12:10 ]Dan Seaborn [ 21:08 ]Abdu Murray [ 35:08 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Part 1 of a 2-part episode From WEDI's Spring 2026 Conference, WEDI Board Member Pam Grosze (PNC Bank) moderates a panel of major EHR leaders who share what's live at scale versus still in pilots, where interoperability is breaking down in real clinical workflows, and the biggest blockers to moving from point integrations to broad payer coverage without increasing burden. The panel: Hans Buitendijk, Senior Director, Interoperability Strategy, Oracle Health Jason Vogt, Manager Development, APIs and Structured Documents, Meditech Sean Cotter, Software Developer, Epic Mohammad Chebli, VP of Interoperability, NextGen Gillian McCabe, Director of Product Management, Authorization Management, athenahealth

Many of us have done it without realizing it—we've tried to help our loved one by protecting them from consequences, giving money, making excuses, or stepping in to fix problems. But when does helping become enabling? In this episode, we discuss the definition of enabling: doing for others what they can and need to do for themselves. We explore why families enable, how enabling can unintentionally fuel addiction, and the difficult reality that shielding our loved ones from consequences often delays the very change we hope to see. We'll examine common enabling behaviors, practical examples of healthy support, and how to begin setting boundaries rooted in love rather than fear. If you've ever struggled with guilt, worry, or the desire to rescue someone you love, this conversation will help you better understand the difference between helping the person and helping the addiction.. FindingHope.todayFHRetreat.comHALRetreat.comRunForHopeRace.com

Every organization relies on secure digital connections across suppliers, partners, and platforms. Yet many of the technologies that protect those connections were built for a world before quantum computing.  While practical quantum capabilities may still seem years away, the risks associated with them are already prompting concern, particularly as encrypted data collected today could potentially be decrypted in the future. For supply chain leaders, that creates a unique challenge: preparing for a technological shift that is still emerging while protecting information that remains valuable far into the future. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa sit down with Akhilesh Agarwal, President of P2P Solutions and Technology at apexanalytix, and William McNeill, Vice President of Market Intelligence, for a conversation on what the quantum era could mean for supply chains. Together, they unpack the growing conversation around quantum computing, the implications of "harvest now, decrypt later" strategies, and why supply chain ecosystems may be particularly vulnerable due to the vast amounts of supplier, financial, and contractual data that move across them every day. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, they discuss why understanding emerging risks today may be just as important as preparing for the opportunities quantum technologies could unlock tomorrow. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (00:42) Quantum risks supply chain leaders must know (02:13) Meet apexanalytix quantum risk experts (03:35) Space exploration lessons for innovation (07:03) Apexanalytix protects supplier data at scale (10:16) Why they wrote The Quantum Paradox (10:46) Harvest now decrypt later threat (15:46) Where to start with quantum readiness (21:38) Four major supply chain impacts (24:39) Supplier risk extends beyond tier one (26:27) Why supplier collaboration matters (27:42) Building a three-to-five-year quantum plan (33:20) Audit technology stack and supplier data (48:47) White paper resources and next steps (51:37) Gartner recognition and key takeaway (54:48) Act now on quantum readiness   Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Akhilesh Agarwal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhilesh78/ Connect with William McNeill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wimcneill/ Learn more about apexanalytix: https://www.apexanalytix.com/ Learn more about Qbiton: https://www.qbiton.com/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf WEBINAR- AI that moves at velocity: Cut through latency with agentic workflows: https://bit.ly/4x4626t This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/leader-briefing-quantum-risk-to-practical-action-1596 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Buzz, Scott Luton is joined by special co-host Dr. Muddassir Ahmed and special guest Anthony Reeves, Vice President of Global Brand & Creative at Kohler and author of Eat the Donkey: Why Great Companies Embrace Discomfort. Together, they explore the realities of AI adoption, decision-making optimization, innovation, leadership, and what separates organizations that thrive from those that struggle to keep pace. As supply chains continue to evolve in the age of AI, organizations face critical decisions about technology adoption, data quality, change management, and leadership. Scott, Muddassir, and Anthony examine why many AI initiatives fail, what companies can learn from both successes and setbacks, and why strong decision-making remains one of the most valuable competitive advantages. The conversation also explores the growing importance of human connection, brand differentiation, organizational culture, and the willingness to embrace discomfort in pursuit of long-term growth. Drawing on experiences from Amazon, Kohler, Starbucks, and other global brands, Anthony shares powerful lessons on innovation, leadership, and staying true to what makes an organization unique. Key Takeaways: AI success depends as much on adoption, change management, and leadership as it does on technology. High-quality, contextualized data remains the foundation for effective AI implementation. Organizations must learn from failed initiatives just as much as successful ones. Soft skills, emotional intelligence, and human connection will become increasingly valuable as AI handles more routine work. Strong brands remain differentiated by purpose, customer experience, and authenticity—not technology alone. Great leaders make difficult decisions early rather than delaying action until opportunities have passed. Whether you're leading a supply chain transformation, evaluating AI investments, or building a stronger organization, this episode offers practical insights from leaders who have navigated innovation at the highest levels. You'll walk away with actionable advice on decision-making, change management, leadership, and creating organizations that can thrive amid constant disruption. Additional Links & Resources: Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyreeves/ Guest Instagram Handle: @anthony.j.reeves Guest Company Website: anthonyreeves.co APL Logistics: https://www.apllogistics.com/ With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-7JUN2026 The Corner Market: https://bit.ly/The-Corner-Market Exclusive: Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America: https://reut.rs/4vuPSkR 4 Supply Chain and AI Predictions for 2026: https://bit.ly/AI-Predictions-2026 AI Strategy Takes A Data Foundation That Cleansing Can't Provide: https://bit.ly/Paul-Noble-Gartner2026-Takeaways 5 Signs Your Supply Chain Has Outgrown How It's Managed Today: https://bit.ly/5-signs-your-SC-has-outgrown-mgmt Eat the Donkey: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G97CHK9F When Safety Technologies Backfire and How Managers Can Prevent It: https://bit.ly/When-Safety-Tech-Backfires Upcoming Live Programming:  https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/ Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/ Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyreeves/ SCMDOJO: https://sensei.scmdojo.com/ Connect with Muddassir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muddassirism/ Follow Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf WEBINAR- AI that moves at velocity: Cut through latency with agentic workflows: https://bit.ly/4x4626t This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Dr. Mudassir Ahmed. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-ai-adoption-brand-differentiation-embracing-comfort-1595 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most retailers don't have a return policy problem. They have an incentive problem. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton is joined by David Sobie, Co-Founder and CEO of Happy Returns, for a deep dive into the returns crisis and reverse logistics. David brings over a decade of real-world experience helping major retail brands turn post-purchase friction into customer loyalty. He shares critical data from their latest report with the NRF, exposing a staggering rise in retail fraud, the undeniable psychology of the in-person return, and why over 70% of merchants are moving away from free returns to save "dead stock" from rotting off store shelves. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (04:41) Career beginnings and lessons learned (08:15) Hautelook marketing sparks Happy Returns (12:00) BORIS revolutionizes online return experience (19:38) Speed and return fees impact retail (22:53) Combating returns fraud with technology (31:44) Expanding network to ten thousand locations (35:16) Expert advice for supply chain leaders (39:11) Future of personalization and growth Additional Links & Resources: Connect with David Sobie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sobie-a37ab/ Learn more about Happy Returns: www.happyreturns.com Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIq WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf WEBINAR- AI that moves at velocity: Cut through latency with agentic workflows: https://bit.ly/4x4626t This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/driving-innovation-returns-management-happy-returns-1594 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Farm succession remains one of the most important and challenging conversations facing Canadian agriculture today. Throughout 2026, we've welcomed experts, advisors, and industry leaders to The Impact Farming Show to discuss the realities of transitioning farms, navigating family dynamics, creating financial clarity, and preparing the next generation for success. In this special compilation episode, we're revisiting some of the most impactful moments from six succession-focused episodes featured on the show this year. Whether you're actively working through a transition plan, preparing for future discussions, or simply exploring what's possible for your farm family, this episode highlights key insights, lessons, and perspectives you won't want to miss. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:53– The $15 Million Lesson Driving Jace Young, His Work, and the Launch of Legacy Farmer 09:40 – Farm Succession in Today's Reality: Planning, Insurance, and Financial Clarity with Ken Doll 14:51 – Enabling the Next Generation of Canadian Agriculture and Food with Colin Brisebois 20:21 – Farm Succession Across the Globe: What Farmers Are Facing Right Now 27:20 – Simplifying Farm Succession: A New Approach for Canadian Farm Families 32:27 – Walking in the Shadows: Taking Over the Family Farm with Trevor MacLean If you enjoy this compilation, we encourage you to listen to the full episodes featured below. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy ========== Featured Episodes 1) The $15 Million Lesson Driving Jace Young, His Work, and the Launch of Legacy Farmer A powerful conversation about the lessons learned from a costly succession experience and how those insights are helping shape better outcomes for farm families today. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=594 2) Farm Succession in Today's Reality: Planning, Insurance, and Financial Clarity with Ken Doll Explore the financial realities of succession planning, including risk management, insurance considerations, and creating clarity for all generations involved. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=597 3) Enabling the Next Generation of Canadian Agriculture and Food with Colin Brisebois A discussion on supporting young farmers and strengthening pathways for the next generation to enter and thrive in agriculture. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=604 4) Farm Succession Across the Globe: What Farmers Are Facing Right Now Featuring: • Eamonn Walsh (Ireland) • Mike Downey (United States) • Derryn Shrosbree (Canada) This international panel explores how farm families around the world are approaching succession planning and the common challenges they face. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=614 5) Simplifying Farm Succession: A New Approach for Canadian Farm Families Discover practical approaches designed to make succession planning more accessible and achievable for farm families. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=619 6) Walking in the Shadows: Taking Over the Family Farm | Trevor MacLean An honest and powerful conversation about the emotional realities, pressures, expectations, and responsibilities of stepping into the next generation's role on the family farm. Listen to the full episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=624 Additional Farm Succession Episodes You May Have Missed: 7) Thousands of Family Farms at Risk Due to Outdated Inheritance Rules Explore how outdated inheritance legislation could impact farm families and what changes may be needed to protect family farm continuity. Listen to the episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=602 8) 10 Mistakes Farm Families Make in Succession Planning with Tracy Brunet Learn the most common succession planning mistakes farm families make and practical steps to avoid them. Listen to the episode: https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=618 Farm Transition Planning, Farm Succession Planning, Tracy Brunet, Impact Farming Show, Agriculture, Farming, Farmlife, Agribusiness, Farm Business, Farm Finance, Farm Management, Sustainable Farming, Farming Tips, Farm Business Management, Farming Success, Farm Funding Solutions, Agricultural Finance, Farming Innovations, Farm Financial Solutions, Farm Founders, Farm Successors, Agribusiness #Agriculture #Farming #Farmlife #Farmer #Farm #FarmSuccession  ⚠️ Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.  Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of The Impact Farming Show: Produced by Farm Marketer. 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Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Cleo Battle, the President and CEO of Louisville Tourism and the new Chair of the International Board of MPI! Cleo is an amazing person! He joins us today to share his inspiring journey and dive into what matters most for tourism and why every seat counts. We hope you enjoy listening to today's captivating conversation with Cleo Battle! Cleo Battle Biography: Cleo Battle, a hospitality industry veteran of nearly 35 years, currently serves as President & CEO of Louisville Tourism. Before coming to Louisville, he spent 12 years as Vice President of Sales & Services of the Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau in Richmond, VA. He held the positions of Director of Sales and Sales Manager at the Richmond CVB. Battle began his hospitality career in the hotel industry by working for Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, and Sheraton Hotels. Battle is a native of Denver and a graduate of Metropolitan State University in Denver with a bachelor's degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management. He earned his Master's of Business Administration in 1997 from Averett University in Virginia. He is both a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) and Certified Association Sales Executive (CASE). Battle's most recent industry recognition includes the Events Industry Council 2020 Social Impact award winner, Business First Louisville's inaugural Power 50 as well as The Courier-Journal's 12 People to Watch in 2021. Battle currently serves on the Meeting Planners International Board of Directors, the Kentucky Derby Museum Board of Directors, the Louisville Sports Commission Executive Board, the LRAA Board, the Kentucky State Fair Board, the Louisville Zoo Foundation Board, the Funds for the Arts Board, and the Board of the Northeast YMCA of Louisville. He is the Past Chair of Destination & Travel Foundation, Destination International Sales & Services Committee, and the Virginia State University Hospitality Department Advisory Board. Cleo's journey Cleo was a college track-and-field athlete. In his third year, he tore a leg muscle. He was still undecided about what he would major in at the time. So he spoke to a school counselor, and she suggested hotel restaurant management. He signed up for the course, started taking classes, and began working as an intern in a hotel. Hotel work came naturally to him, and he worked in many different positions. Then he got hired into the management training program for Promise Hotels, and his career took off! How athletics set Cleo up for success Learning how to run hurdles gave Cleo adaptability and flexibility. He also learned many other skills from athletics that he needed to grow and become successful in his career. A strong team Cleo truly understands the importance of having a strong team! He learned that you cannot do everything by yourself in business and that you are only as good as the people around you. His old boss from Richmond, Virginia, taught him that the key to any successful endeavor lies in hiring well. He used to tell Cleo to hire well, provide good resources, and then get the hell out of the way!  Trust Trust is an essential ingredient for teamwork. People do much better when they work in a professional space where constructive criticism is valued, they can be honest about their thoughts, and they know that their opinions will be respected, regardless of what the leaders ultimately decide. Every seat matters At staff meetings, Cleo always tells his organization's members that every seat matters. He wants them to understand that regardless of whether they are the Director of Sales, a marketing manager, or an administrative assistant, their seat in the organization still matters! Enabling people Whenever there is new subject matter, Cleo enables his team by inviting them to share their thoughts and opinions and offer ideas. Cleo's current position Even though his current position as President and CEO of Louisville Tourism involves a lot of legislative work and more talk about politics than about customers, Cleo still feels it is vital to stay true to the core mission of Louisville Tourism and to bring visitors to the community. MPI Since the first of January, Cleo has been the Chair of MPI and serves on the International Board of Directors. He insists that his team has a growth mindset rather than a recovery mindset. The cost of doing business has changed. Since the pandemic, the cost of doing business has changed. So a lot of work has to be done on the industry brand to help those outside it see its value, what is being done, why it is important, and how the industry impacts people's lives. Getting more people to join the industry Cleo points out that hotels, convention centers, museums and attractions, restaurants, and airports cannot work from home. So the industry will need to figure out the right balance between automated and personal services, going forward. He believes the industry must invest in its brand to make more people aware of why it is such an exciting industry to join. Appreciation and acknowledgment Cleo believes that openly acknowledging his staff members and appreciating their work is the best way to encourage them to provide customers with the best service! Connect with Eric On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Connect with Cleo Battle On LinkedIn Louisville Tourism MPI Books mentioned: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Every industry talks about preparing for the future, but few spend enough time listening to the people who will ultimately shape it.  What often gets overlooked is that this generation may already be bringing exactly the mindset the industry needs: adaptability, systems thinking, technological fluency, and a willingness to challenge outdated assumptions. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott W. Luton and guest co-host Liz Raman, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Gals, sit down with the winning team from the 2026 Supply Chain Gals Case Competition: Madeline Creasman, Founder and CEO of EverChain Solutions; Ashley Bailey, Inventory Analyst at InComm Payments; Thanmayee Maddipati, Global Supply Manager at Apple; and Katerina Folkin, Operations and Economics student at Minerva University. Drawing from backgrounds across agriculture, healthcare operations, entrepreneurship, procurement, technology, and global education, they explore what sets the next generation of supply chain leaders apart, and how younger professionals are navigating disruption with fresh perspectives shaped by diverse experiences, a global mindset, and a growing focus on sustainability and emerging technologies like AI. Along the way, they reflect on the role of curiosity, the importance of questioning long-standing ways of working, and why the strongest solutions are often those that balance today's operational realities with the needs of the future. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (02:17) Meet the 2026 Supply Chain Gals champions (04:21) Summer plans and personal introductions (07:27) How each leader found supply chain (13:37) The mission behind Supply Chain Gals (15:37) Inside the 2026 case competition (18:48) Solving a supply chain crisis under pressure (21:31) Playing to strengths as a team (22:06) The competition twist changes everything (24:23) Building a realistic supply chain war room (26:15) Why this team stood out (28:45) Are leaders underestimating young talent? (34:53) Information access creates new perspectives (38:55) Why communities like Supply Chain Gals matter (44:00) Advice for leaders and final takeaways Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Liz Raman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethramangrubbs/ Connect with Madeline Creasman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinecreasman47/ Connect with Ashley Bailey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-brantley056355/ Connect with Thanmayee Maddipati: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thanmayeevmaddipati/ Connect with Katerina Folkin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerinafolkin/ Learn more about Supply Chain Gals: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supplychaingals/about/ Learn more about EverChain Solutions: https://everchainsolutions.com/ Learn more about InComm Payments: https://www.incomm.com/ Learn more about Apple: https://www.apple.com/ Learn more about Minerva University: https://www.minerva.edu Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIq WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf WEBINAR- AI that moves at velocity: Cut through latency with agentic workflows: https://bit.ly/4x4626t This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/few-supply-chain-gals-winning-case-competitions-transforming-industry-1593 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's guest is Chandra Sekhar Chappa, Global Head, Co-Innovation - ServiceNow at Google Cloud. Founded in 2016, Google Cloud is Google's enterprise cloud computing platform, providing organizations with scalable infrastructure, data analytics, AI, machine learning, security and application development services. Google Cloud helps businesses modernize operations, accelerate innovation, and securely build, deploy and manage applications and data at scale across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.Chandra is a technology leader with over 16 years of experience across product management, cloud operations, IT service management, infrastructure, and governance, risk and compliance. He specializes in ServiceNow, hyperscaler partnerships, cloud marketplace integrations, and enterprise service management. Chandra has led large-scale technology initiatives that have generated significant revenue growth and cost savings, while helping more than 1,100 enterprise customers improve cloud governance and operational efficiency.In the episode, Chandra talks about:0:00 His journey from IT tutor to leader in ServiceNow innovation at Google2:08 The importance of mentors in his career and giving back4:31 How the Google Cloud - ServiceNow integration/partnership combines AI with workflow transformation5:26 Enabling enterprise-scale workflows, execution and governance8:01 How their AI control tower provides full agent visibility and governance10:26 How the Google Cloud - ServiceNow integration/partnership enables real-time data and AI-driven CRM gains13:29 His advice to leverage AI ecosystems, avoid POCs and build faster15:51 The need to use trusted partners, align leadership and balance decision-making17:58 How mentorship, self-belief and persistence through uncertainty leads growthTo find out more about all the great work happening at Google Cloud, check out the website cloud.google.com

Artificial intelligence continues to dominate supply chain conversations, but why are so many organizations struggling to move beyond pilots and into enterprise-wide success? In this episode of The Buzz powered by APL Logistics, Scott Luton and Alex Pradhan explore the latest research and developments shaping the future of supply chain leadership, AI adoption, omnichannel fulfillment, workforce transformation, and decision intelligence. Special guest Arash Aghlara, Founder and CEO of FlexRule, joins the discussion to share why better decisions—not just better data—may be the key to unlocking supply chain performance. From AI pilot purgatory and omnichannel profitability to talent shortages and protein supply disruptions, this episode tackles some of the most pressing challenges facing supply chain leaders today. Scott, Alex, and Arash dive into new research from leading organizations including MIT, Accenture, GEP, and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Along the way, they explore the growing importance of governance, the role of decision intelligence in modern operations, and why organizations must move beyond visibility alone to create smarter, faster, and more effective business outcomes.   Key Takeaways: Why nearly three-quarters of organizations have yet to move AI initiatives beyond planning and pilot stages. How decision intelligence helps organizations bridge the gap between data, visibility, and action. Key findings from MIT's latest State of Supply Chain Omnichannel research. Why supply chain leaders must rethink workforce development amid a projected talent shortage. The critical role governance plays in scaling AI and improving operational decision-making. How organizations can identify and manage interconnected decisions across planning, logistics, inventory, and customer service. Why practical execution—not hype—is essential for successful digital transformation.   If you're navigating AI adoption, digital transformation, talent challenges, or increasing supply chain complexity, this episode delivers practical insights and actionable strategies from experienced industry leaders. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how decision intelligence can help organizations move beyond visibility, improve execution, and build more resilient supply chains in an increasingly complex business environment.   Additional Links & Resources: APL Logistics: https://www.apllogistics.com/ With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-31-May-2026 5 Signs Your Supply Chain Has Outgrown How It's Managed Today: https://bit.ly/5-signs-your-SC-has-outgrown-mgmt Supply Chain AI Is Stuck in Pilot Purgatory Because the Operating Model Is Missing: https://bit.ly/4u4dPyj GEP Webinar: https://bit.ly/10-June-2026-Webinar State of Supply Chain Omnichannel Report: https://bit.ly/3RUcHju Turning the supply chain talent shortage into strength: https://accntu.re/4vkqNZQ Protein powder shortage threatens America's biggest food craze: https://bit.ly/3RIkrFd Upcoming Live Programming:  https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/ Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/ FlexRule: https://www.flexrule.com/ The Supply Chain Whisperer on Why Practicality Still Wins: https://bit.ly/Why-Practicality-Still-Matters Connect with Arash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arashaghlara/ Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrapradhan/ Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes: https://supplychainnow.com/brands/supply-chain-now/ Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://linktr.ee/Supplychainnow Check out the Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/ Work with Us! Download the Supply Chain Now 2026 Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIq WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf WEBINAR- AI that moves at velocity: Cut through latency with agentic workflows: https://bit.ly/4x4626t For everything else, start here: https://supplychainnow.com This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Alex Pradhan, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychiannow.com/buzz-how-decision-intelligence-transform-supply-chain-performance-1592 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yes!  You are in!  Thank you for joining and when worthy, thank you very much for sharing.  Extra thanks for Two Tall for that opening hook.  Extra thanks to ThursDudesPM for bringing it last week.  As for this round, why do you work?  Why are we designed to work and contribute?  Here's your mic drop, your hammer coming from a letter written to Thesselonica...We talked about the importance of the Living Word last week.  You read it and it reads you.  This hit me like hammer this week.  Side note, not my first time reading it.  I've ready it countless times.  Yet that's the Living Word, it can impact you differently at different times in your life.  Hence, it's Living.  A reading from 2 Thes 3...Have you ever noticed that depression and idleness are closely related?How about addiction and idleness?Col 3:23I always feel good after a hard day's work, work out...ministry outreach.  It feels good and overflows the heart to serve.  To be of value to others.  To be careful, we are not to be workaholics either.  Some of us are bad at that too.  Resting.  We are commanded to Sabbath for balance.Have you seen a divide in the USA?  Do we encourage idleness?  Do we give people what they want for our power and votes?  Do we encourage their addiction?  Last week's reading warned us about helping people stumble.  Think about that.On the flip side, I serve the homeless.  Jesus encourages us to serve the poor, Matt 25:40.  To take care of orphans and widows.  Yet I don't shower and clothe my neighbors on the streets to keep them there.  I don't give them pipes nor syringes.  I serve to give them Hope.  To get them off the streets and into a life of Purpose.  2 Thes 3 is really one of the mic drops for that.  An idle society is a miserable society.  For those in the States, you enjoy the fruits of that country by those who worked their butts off and sacrificed.  If you think I'm trying to play a particular political angle, I also witness immigrants here in the Coachella Valley working their butts off in the hottest of days.  Their work ethic blows me away.  Did you know that retirement is not in the Bible?  A warning about being a glutton is.  God did not just put you on earth to golf, eat and drink.  If by chance you are able to retire, good job on your hard work and stewardship.  Now you have more time to serve the Lord, his Kingdom and your neighbors.  Clearly, I'm not retired.  If I could, I would still love and serve others.  Whether you are 20 or 70, this may be your wake up call.  The Idle Check Engine light may be on.Ending on a prayer note...

ABOUT THE EPISODE:There are moments in this journey when your coach isn't available, your therapist can't be reached, and the community is quiet. It's just you and whatever is unfolding in your relationship with your child,, and you need a way through. This episode has been sitting with me for over a year, and I'm glad it's finally here.What I've seen, in my own experience and in watching parents in our community, is that the biggest shifts come from asking yourself the right question and having the honesty to sit with what comes up. That's what CRAFT and the Invitation to Change have taught me, and it's what I tried to distill into these ten questions.These aren't soft prompts. Some are uncomfortable, which means they're working. They ask you to look at your own role in the family system, your behaviors, your responses, your beliefs, because that is the lever you actually control.I walk through all ten, share why each one matters, and give you the context to use them. YOU'LL LEARN:The question I put first, and why it's the hardest oneWhat the hot stove analogy reveals about your child's behaviorHow most parents accidentally reinforce what they most want to stopThe difference between self-care and self-preservationWhat it means to be addicted to your child's addictionEPISODE RESOURCES:Episode 263 on Natural ConsequencesEpisode 17 on Natural ConsequencesTara Brach on Radical AcceptanceEpisode 276 on acceptanceEpisode 321 on taking care of yourselfEpisode 324 with Rawly Glass on codependencyHelping Families Help - find a CRAFT trained therapistThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

Supply chain is evolving rapidly and AI is changing how decisions are made. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton, Karin Bursa, and Jake Barr talk with Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, about the key insights from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium. They explore how supply chain leaders can leverage AI to improve operational efficiency, redesign workflows, and enhance decision-making to remain competitive in the coming years. They discuss the importance of cross-functional initiatives, storytelling for CSCOs, and understanding where technology fits as an enabler rather than the solution. The episode breaks down strategies for shifting supply chain operations toward autonomy, including optimizing decision velocity, redesigning critical workflows, and applying AI thoughtfully to reduce manual handoffs and eliminate inefficiencies. Listeners gain insight into how to balance growth, cost, risk, and talent, and why CSCOs need to communicate their strategic value effectively within the C-suite. The conversation also highlights real-world examples of organizations leveraging technology to enable their workforce, not replace it, and emphasizes the potential of agentic AI in planning and disruption management. Together, the panel explores why focusing on decision stacks and workflow design is critical for AI readiness, how to prioritize high-impact areas for operational improvements, and why relying solely on technology without a defined problem can lead to missed opportunities. They provide guidance for supply chain professionals on preparing for the future of planning, autonomous operations, and AI-enabled decision-making, illustrating the massive potential for efficiency gains and strategic advantage over the next several years.   Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (04:07) AI adoption challenges and budget concerns (06:41) Avoiding siloed implementation of AI (08:56) CSCO influence and strategic storytelling (10:24) Autonomy as the new operating model (15:45) Technology as an enabler, not a driver (20:00) Decision stacks and workflow redesign (27:42) Planning summit highlights and upcoming events (34:28) Agentic AI market potential by 2030   Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Mike Griswold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-griswold-6a68922/ Connect with Karin Bursa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa/ Connect with Jake Barr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-barr-3883501/ Learn more about Gartner: https://www.gartner.com/en Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIq WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf WEBINAR- AI that moves at velocity: Cut through latency with agentic workflows: https://bit.ly/4x4626t Subscribe to our Newsletter, With That Said: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/with-that-said-6966779254495723520/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at:  https://supplychainnow.com/key-takeaways-gartner-supply-chain-symposium-2026-1591 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

According to research by Salesforce, 86% of business buyers are more likely to buy if companies understand their goals, and nowhere is that statistic truer than in the nonprofit sector. So, how do you ensure that your sellers are ready to show up the right way for every buyer? Riley Rogers: Hi, and welcome to the Win/Win Podcast. I’m your host, Riley Rogers. Join us as we dive into changing trends in the workplace and how to navigate them successfully. Here to discuss this topic are Carly Foerster, principal enablement manager, and Conner Smith, mid-market account executive at GoFundMe. Conner, Carly, thank you so much for joining us. We’re super excited to have you here today. As we’re kicking off, I’d love if you could just tell us a little bit about yourself, your background, and your role. Carly Foerster: First and foremost, I just want to say thank you so much for having us on here. We are honored as always to work with Highspot and to be featured—how exciting for us. So, my name is Carly Foerster, as you just shared. I am on our revenue enablement team over here at GoFundMe. I’ve actually been here for almost 10 years now, so about a decade of experience with this team, and one fun fact is that I started on the actual sales frontline side at one point way back in the day, which meant that I was working directly with our nonprofit organizations. I share that because it’s really helped shape how I think about enablement today. I’ve been in that seat. I’ve been where Conner is. I’ve worked and navigated really complex and unique buying cycles here. And what’s really kept me with this team is our mission. It’s this incredible mission to help people help each other, and I also have this incredible opportunity to partner with purpose-driven individuals, just like Conner. You’ve brought the right person on the call here today. It’s been such a privilege to work with these incredible nonprofits and help drive real impact in this world. And one of my favorite parts is I’m still learning every single day, so I hope that I learn something through this podcast. And with that, the person I’m probably going to learn from is Conner, so I’ll toss it to you. Conner Smith: Yeah, Riley, thanks so much for having us on. I’m Conner. I’m a mid-market account executive here at GoFundMe, and I sell fundraising software for nonprofits called GoFundMe Pro, which is the artist formerly known as Classy. It’s the entire arm of GoFundMe that specializes in helping nonprofits just raise more for their missions. I got into sales about four years ago after being a pastor for four years, actually, so I navigated a pretty significant career shift when I went from leading a nonprofit to selling windows, then while I was selling windows, I learned about tech sales and had to go Google what SaaS was and what an SDR was and what an AE was and all those things. I learned and realized, “Okay, I think this is a pretty good path to success and the lifestyle that I’m looking to build.” So I entered as an SDR back in 2023 and quickly moved into an AE role that I then leveraged just a few months after that to ultimately land a spot here at GoFundMe. And it’s really been a great fit because I know the nonprofit world pretty well, and now I get to meld my nonprofit and sales experience together to really help amplify the impact of nonprofits by giving them the tools they need to, like I said, raise more money for their missions. The cherry on top? I get to work with and learn from pros like Carly. RR: You know, I was going to say that was a great introduction to have to follow, and you smashed it. You guys both—those were incredible introductions. I’m super excited to dig into all of this experience that you just kind of high-level skated across. I think there’s a lot to talk about, and I hope a lot to learn. One thing that you both touched on and that is very apparent throughout both of your career journeys is this shared love for continuous ongoing learning and self-development. Can you talk to me about where that mindset comes from for you, and then how it shows up in your work? Conner, I’ll toss it to you to start us off. CS: Yeah. I mean, going back, in my previous role in the nonprofit space, learning was a big part of that. You had to wear a whole lot of different hats, and so learning on the fly was a regular part of the job. I think that’s where it comes from for me. But then coming into sales from a different background, I didn’t really have a playbook either. I had to learn fast. I had to learn through trial and error, through feedback, and through a whole lot of mess-ups and failure. And I think that mindset really shows up now in really practical ways. For me, that looks like things like call recordings and listening to those on a regular basis, looking at engagement data, experimenting with different approaches, and not being afraid to fail. You need to be quick to fail. I had a manager tell me that early on, and I think that was some of the best advice I got. Just get out there and do it. Don’t be afraid of failure because it’s the quickest way to learn. RR: Yeah, and that’s fantastic advice. And I think you built the learning muscle because you had to, and now it’s stuck, and that’s just how you continually improve over time, so I love to hear that. Carly, what about you? CF: Yeah, absolutely. Love learning. We’re big learning fans over here, and Conner, I was going to say, I love that mindset. I think you and I have talked about this, this sentiment of fail fast, fail hard, learn quick, right? That’s a huge part of what we understand as the learning process here. For me in particular, I’m going to take this on a little bit of a personal journey. So one thing you should know about me is that I have very strong core values personally, one of which is to always be learning. So this is really at the heart and core of who I am as a person. I’ve always had this real natural curiosity in life. I yearn to do and see and experience everything that I can, and I think it’s that sort of innate drive that makes me want to keep growing, to really have that growth mindset. A couple things I wanted to share from a sales lens first. Back when I was a rep, one of my biggest learnings, since Conner shared a few, was that if I were to look around and see who was the most successful on the team, what I could tell you is that the most successful people were not always the ones that had the answers right away. It was often the people who were asking another question, better understanding what they were trying or being asked to do, and then adapting real quick. When I think about our role in enablement now, where that shows up is really how we build our programs. So we focus on the fact that we’re not creating static systems. We’re not creating one-and-done trainings. We’re trying to create systems that are constantly evolving. We try to. We’re not perfect at it, but that is the end game for us. We’re constantly looking at what’s working, what’s not, how we can iterate. Conner even called out a couple of things. We’re looking at recording data, information from Highspot through reporting and analytics to help inform what that looks like. RR: Learning doesn’t always have to be external. Sometimes it’s asking that question of yourself every single day, “How can I be that little bit better? What can I do a little bit differently to serve my customers, to serve my nonprofit partners that little bit better?” And I think that is such an important mindset shift to just be open to that question. On the topic of growth, Carly, you’ve mentioned a couple times that you started your journey at GoFundMe as a seller. So, having experienced the nonprofit space from both angles, both the sales and the enablement side, what obstacles do you find that your sellers most often encounter now that you are in this place to help them through it? CF: Great question, Riley, and it’s something we’re thinking about every day, right—how can we overcome barriers and friction in our sales process so that we can better support and serve our customers? I think one of the biggest challenges that I learned very early on as a rep and continue to hone in on as an enablement professional in our specific sector is that we’re a little bit off the beaten path from what it means to be in a traditional sales role. It’s because we’re not just selling a product, we’re actually partnering with organizations that are deeply mission-driven. They are incredibly thoughtful about every single cent, every single dollar that they invest, and that’s rightfully so, because so many of the nonprofits we work with are supporting critical solutions for some of the biggest problems in this world. So they have to think about every single dollar that they invest. And so for us, what this sometimes translates into is longer sales cycles, a higher bar for trust. So we are designing our enablement program around those realities. We’re helping reps to tell as clear of a story as possible, to help personalize our outreach at scale, and to use tools like Digital Rooms through Highspot to create this really thoughtful, almost through-line experience during that deal cycle. At the end of the day, I would almost position it as transitioning from selling to serving. We are here to support nonprofits through this decision to show how we can partner and then to prove ourselves as a partner when they become customers. RR: You know, I think something that comes through as the through line of all of this, just listening to you both speak about your work and the passion that you have for it, is just how important it is to work for a mission-driven organization. That can inspire you to ask those questions of yourself every day and to improve a little bit so you can be a better partner, and you can be a true partner that helps these incredible organizations deliver real, real impact in the world. CS: You’re absolutely right. The way Carly and I even first got connected was I was just a couple weeks into my job, and one of the first things she does is like, “Hey, we need somebody to volunteer for the Ronald McDonald House here in San Diego.” And my son stayed at a Ronald McDonald House, or we stayed there while my son was in the hospital shortly after he was born, so it’s a cause that’s near and dear to my heart. And so that’s how we got connected, was partnering together to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. And there are so many people like that in this company. And so it makes it really fun to do work with people that just truly believe in helping people and working with organizations that are out there curing cancer, ending homelessness, making sure there’s no dogs left behind in the shelters. It’s just incredible work. It really is very, very life-giving. RR: Working with great people doing great work, that’s kind of the dream. So I love that you guys have it. We’re in such a positive place right now. And now I’m going to shuffle us back to a negative place. So sorry, we’re switching gears here. Conner, you mentioned that it’s been a little bit of a journey through sales, selling windows to now selling SaaS and so on and so forth. Knowing that you made that career shift relatively recently and have sold in that time for a handful of different organizations, when you think back to those roles where you didn’t have a platform like Highspot and you didn’t have the support of someone amazing like Carly, what was most difficult for you? CS: I think probably the hardest part is the disconnectedness, the fragmentation that it was. You don’t really necessarily know where to go to get all the information that you might need to help a customer. And so you’re pulling content from different places. You’re not always sure what’s up to date. You’re spending a lot of time doing admin work instead of actually engaging with the buyer, with the prospect, and that creates friction. I mean, time kills all deals, and we want to make sure we’re getting right back to them immediately. Their causes are important. They don’t have a lot of time to just be spending looking at software. They have an important mission that they’re trying to raise money for, and so we don’t want there to be that friction. And in other places I’ve worked, there always was kind of that friction, and not just for the rep, but for the buyer. And so you might send multiple emails, multiple attachments. There’s not really this one clear, concise location to go to get what you need. And what tools like Highspot solve, and I loved it, and I got it on day one starting here at the company, is it’s not just organization, it’s clarity and it’s consistency, and it lets you focus more on the conversation and less on the logistics. And so that’s made a huge difference in moving our deal cycles along. RR: So Conner, I know you’re in sales, but I don’t think you needed to sell us that well. That’s everything that we want to hear—that the vision that we’re hoping to deliver is actually showing up in your day-to-day, so that’s fantastic, and I want to dig more into that. But before we do, Carly, I’d love it if you could give us an overview of the environment that you’ve got going on and that you’ve been building for the last couple years at GoFundMe. So, today—and this is a crazy number—97% of your reps are using external shares and Digital Rooms in their workflows. I need to reiterate again, that is a crazy number. 97% is near unanimous. So how did you make that motion stick, and what has that changed when you look at how your sellers connect with your partners? CF: Yeah. Well, all credit goes to me, first and foremost. No, I’m just joking. I actually truly want to put the credit back on our reps. That is our sales team, our customer experience reps, everyone who is frontline working with customers. This is not success that is necessarily an enablement win. It is a win of us collectively, that we have found such an incredible product, and we’re using it in the right ways. How we got to that number, right? Our success was in how intentional we were in rolling this out. I would say this is one of our best use cases and how we implemented Digital Rooms with this team. We didn’t just position them as another tool for folks to use. We positioned it as a better way to serve our customers, and for Conner and his work on the sales team, serve our prospects who we are, of course, trying to convince to become customers of ours. I think practicality is one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in enablement. It’s not just being theoretical and conceptual. You actually have to make it practical for the team. So, what that looked like for us is we actually embedded it directly into our sales process. We built templates with key stakeholders on our team—Conner would be an example of one of those key stakeholders—we had other voices contribute to what these Digital Rooms would look like, how we would use them, and then we made it extremely easy to adopt. And once reps started to see that they could replace multiple follow-ups, those emails with 50 links in them that we’re hoping and expecting people to click on, right? You put it all in one single source that looks beautiful, it’s clean, it’s curated, it’s dynamic, and actually see how the buyers were engaging with that content. The light bulbs went on for everyone pretty quickly of how powerful this could be. And I want to spotlight Digital Rooms in particular for our handoff process, from when our sales team brings on a new customer, we’re all excited, we celebrate together, and then we try and create the most seamless handoff to their onboarding experience and on into their work with our customer experience teams. We actually created a series of Digital Rooms specifically for the onboarding pathways so that a rep like Conner would simply have to go in, find the right template, do a couple little customizations, but he already had the package to send to a customer, which we knew were the exact steps they need to take to be successful in those critical first three weeks, four weeks with us. It has been truly a joint partnership, a collaborative effort to get these up off the ground and to see results like 97%. RR: There’s kind of two components to it, which was make it easy, make it accessible, and then the second piece is kind of that classic enablement foundation of make it matter, make it meaningful. And back to the point of great people doing great work, you have a team of folks that just want to make life easier for their partners, and you’ve given them a tool to do so. Why wouldn’t they adopt it? That all makes perfect sense, and I mean, you can see it in the results that it’s working. CF: It’s working. I mean, even Conner spoke about the fact that we work with customers who just don’t simply have the time in their day to take minutes, even minutes, to go read through an email and try and find the right information. So if we can package that in the right way, it’s saving time for them to dedicate back towards their programs and mission, which is a win in our book. RR: Yeah, and that’s exactly how you show up as a trusted partner. You have exactly what you need. I’ve given it to you. Now go run, do what you need to do. Conner, I would love if you could walk us through how this shows up in your day-to-day. So how are you using Digital Rooms, external shares, and how is that helping you manage deals, manage conversations, take next steps? CS: I mean, first of all, I just use this literally every single day. I built a Digital Room today for a pretty high-value prospect. We had a first call. We scheduled a second call. There’s a great fit. We are going to meet quite a few different needs actually and help them move from having multiple platforms to having one platform. And so there’s a lot of different components to it, and so I wanted them to have a very singular place to go so they can get everything. So kind of the way my process works is the moment I get off a call, I’m getting my call readout, I’m starting to work on a follow-up email. And if it’s a larger, more complex deal like the one today looks like it’s probably going to be in the best possible way, I’m opening up that integration with Highspot right there from my email. I’m beginning to build or edit a Digital Room that I call an evaluation hub to my prospects. If it’s more of a simple deal, then I’m at least using the external share feature to highlight some of the items they specifically requested. Maybe that’s a one-pager, a quick case study, or something like that. And so that’s kind of how I’m using that in the day-to-day. And then on top of that, it’s also like what Carly just said, it is literally baked into our sales process. There’s no option to not send a Digital Room when it comes to the onboarding process. That is how we onboard our clients, with a Digital Room, and it has been tremendously helpful because they know where to go back to time and time again. And sometimes even months later, they know exactly where to go to get some of the resources they need to be successful with our product. Beyond that, though, I’m also using those metrics of especially those pre-sales evaluation hubs to look at the metrics as to whether they looked at those resources and how often they’ve looked at them in order to help inform where they’re at in the decision-making process of the deal, which really helps then with my forecasting and helps me look good to my managers. RR: Do you have an example of a deal where looking at that engagement data really helped you take the right next step? CS: I’m not thinking of a specific deal. I use it pretty consistently, though, just to see are they seriously looking at us? Because if they’re not in the room, then it’s pretty easy for me to tell my manager, “Hey, this might happen maybe. They haven’t poked around in here, or they looked at it once and that was it.” As opposed to another deal where I see that they’re looking at it, they’re sharing it internally. I’ve got five or six different individuals opening up this room. Well, now I know that multiple stakeholders are involved. When I go into that forecasting meeting, I have a lot more ammo to say, “There’s some real likelihood that this is moving forward. There’s some genuine interest in our platform.” RR: Yeah. That makes 100% sense. So it really does seem like from pre-sales evaluation hub all the way through to the onboarding process, you’ve found the recipe to success. Carly, one thing that you’ve shared in the past, I know you’ve spoken about this a number of times, is that your priority is to, A, help reps be successful but, B, help them be the best partner possible. So how do you ensure that that’s happening? How do you measure that, and what signals are you looking at to make sure that that’s the case? CF: I’d say for any enablement program, that is one of the strategic pillars you should be aiming for, is how do we ensure that the maximum amount of people on our team have a clear pathway to success? I want to start off by saying we are not perfect. In fact, we would never aim to be perfect. The goal is continuous improvement. And to your question of how we’re measuring that, broad strokes, I’d look at two things. It is rep confidence and business impact. So on the rep side, what we’re looking at, metrics we can track, adoption, like you said, 97%, really easy to get there if you’re baking it into the sales process. Like Conner said, not a single deal goes through without using a Digital Room, so that’s an easy way to get adoption up. We’re looking at ramp time for when a new hire comes on board to when they see their first bits of success, what that ramp looks like, productivity. On the business side, we’re looking at things like deal progression, so stage conversions, win rates. But what I would say is even more, personally, even more important than those quantitative stats is the qualitative signal. So we’re looking at things like, do our reps feel confident in what they’re doing? Let me talk to a couple reps and let’s just get a general sentiment because if reps aren’t confident, we are not going to move through stages the right way. And even beyond that, we’re looking at are they spending more time with customers, less time searching for content? That’s more specific to Highspot, right? So Conner called out, when he first started working here, just the speed at which he was able to get access to content compared to maybe his previous roles he had been in helps him to focus more time where it matters most, which is right in front of nonprofits. So when rep confidence is trending in the right direction, when we see those quantitative stats trending in the right direction, we know we’re on the right path. CS: One more little piece to that is, to give the comparison, I was so trained that if I had a question prior to my role at GoFundMe, what you do if you have a question is you go to Slack and you ping somebody, or you put it in a group channel. And then I cannot tell you the number of times Carly would pop in there and be like, “Have you checked Highspot?” Or, “Here’s the Highspot link.” And so it’s just over and over and over again. And so now I’ve been retrained. I still do it some. I’m still a little annoying in Slack, but I’ve been retrained now. CF: There is one of the greatest successes I always love, putting like a #self-enable, right? We love that. We want to build that muscle so folks know where to go and to find those answers quickly, Highspot being our main source for it. RR: I actually really like that, #self-enable. And like we talked about at the very start, learning, growth, these are the things that happen, and that’s okay. As we’re getting to the end of this, we’ve heard a little bit about the story, the levers you’re pulling, how it’s working out for you. I’d like to dig into the successes. So Carly, looking across this partnership so far, and I know it’s been kind of a long journey so far, but what are the most meaningful results you’ve seen with Highspot? Are there any key wins that you’re super proud of? CF: Yeah, so many. It’s been such a wonderful partnership, so really big thanks to you and your team. Of some of the most meaningful results, what I’ll call out is efficiency and consistency. And again, we are not perfect. We are constantly building and growing and making this better and better. But as Conner has noted a few times from that rep perspective, it’s the ability to quickly get to the content that he needs in order to better serve nonprofits. So when we first moved over to Highspot, one of the things we track and continue to track is that ratio of how long it takes for someone to find a piece of content to how long they actually spend on that piece of content, right? So things like searchability ratios, findability ratios. We’re constantly checking in on those to make sure that we are surfacing the right content in the right moment at the right time so that reps can immediately get access to what they need to. We’ve seen strong adoption. I have to give credit back to the reps again for being incredible partners with us, to let us know what they need so that we can better build programs that work for them. There’s still so much to do, but we are seeing really meaningful progress that is ultimately helping us better serve nonprofits. CS: From the field perspective, the biggest impact is just confidence and clarity. I know I’m sending the right content at the right time to the right person in the right way. It’s right. And so the engagement data, I mean, that gives me a huge advantage. It helps me prioritize deals, tailor my follow-ups. I’m ultimately able to just move opportunities forward more effectively. RR: Thinking about everything we’ve talked about, all of the benefits you guys are seeing, the way that you’re using Digital Rooms, the way that you’re engaging your buyers and delivering really strong experiences that communicate true partnership. If there’s one shift that other go-to-market teams could make this year to better serve their buyers, what would it be? And I’ll just toss that out. Whoever wants to start, feel free. CF: Well, first thing I’ll say is I’m not an expert, right? So this is just my own opinion, my own observations from the specific space that we work in. You could find, I’m sure, 100 different answers just by Googling this. What I would say is a really important shift, and this is something that I’m thankful we’ve been pretty well aware of since I started over 100 years ago at this organization, but we have to recognize that we need to design our sales process around how buyers actually want to buy. And I know that sounds so simple and, of course, so plain and easy, but it’s so surprising, and I think this is a long-standing sales mindset and journey, is we’ve always been the one to lead people through this evaluation process, and you need to fit into our sales process. And really what we’ve recognized, especially in the past decade, probably even longer than that, and especially with working with nonprofits, is that it is our job to make things as simple as possible for buyers to understand, to trust us, and to ultimately say yes and align to the way that they need to make that decision. We looked at tools like Highspot to help us create this frictionless process that aligns to how our buyers want to buy so that we both can find success together. And Conner, I’ll toss to you at that point. CS: No, I agree. Kind of going back to something you said earlier, Carly, I think it is a little bit different than your typical sales role in the fact that who we’re selling to, and I think this is the case in all sales roles, but definitely in this world, is don’t take shortcuts. I think if there’s one big shift go-to-market teams should make, you were talking about, I think that’s it. Don’t take shortcuts. People in general, all people, but I feel like people in the nonprofit space, they’re just a unique group of people. They’re in this particular line of work because they’re driven by something different. So they have different hardwiring. And so people in general, but especially that group, can feel the difference between a mass marketing campaign and genuine personalized outreach. So I heard recently this quote of, personalization at scale, it’s an oxymoron. It’s better to go deep on a handful of strategic accounts and get to know them and show them that you know them than it is to just spam someone with what you think they need. So get to know your prospects. Make sure that your outreach reflects that you know them. You know something about their organization, what they do, who they help. Nobody wants to feel like they’re getting sold to, and I think that’s especially true, again, in the nonprofit space. Many are in this line of work because they want to feel connected to the people that they’re serving, and the same goes with the people who are selling to them. RR: You each gave us two slants of kind of the same concept, which is at a broader level, you need to serve your buyers in the way that they want to be sold to, whether that’s process or whether that’s individual conversation level, speaking to a person like a person. So I think that’s both great advice, but I know we are kind of at the end of our time. So Carly, Conner, thank you so much for joining us. It’s been really wonderful to catch up and hear a little bit about your world. CF: Yeah. Thank you so much for having us. It is fun to join in on conversations like these, and hopefully you learned something. I already learned something from Conner, so here we go. CS: Yeah. It’s fun. Always be learning. ABL.RR: Perfect. To our audience, thank you for listening to this episode of the Win/Win Podcast. Be sure to tune in next time for more insights on how you can maximize go-to-market success with Highspot.

Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (02:33) Welcoming Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx (03:12) Chicago Bears draft talk (quick icebreaker) (04:37) Why shippers overspend: hidden & unmonitored charges (05:54) Where technology falls short: data integration & visibility (07:28) Identifying red flags: underperforming carriers & dirty data (08:40) How RateLinx uncovers savings without a sourcing event (18:12) What RateLinx reveals first: data quality & routing context (20:20) Using the right carrier for the right product (22:15) Real-world example: the toilet company & a $200K routing fix (24:32) Parcel vs. LTL: how to know when to shift modes (38:10) Flash poll results: biggest freight cost headaches (53:00) Key takeaways & free savings snapshot from RateLinx   Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Shannon Vaillancourt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-vaillancourt/ Connect with Kimberly Reuter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-reuter-csg/ Learn more about RateLinx: https://www.ratelinx.com/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIq WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Freight costs are rising - but most shippers aren't capturing the savings hiding in their own data. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Kimberly Reuter talk with Shannon Vaillancourt, President of RateLinx, about how companies can uncover 5–15% in transportation savings in weeks, not months, without running a full RFP. They discuss common overspending traps, the power of clean, unified data, optimizing carrier mix, and making smarter, data-driven decisions to reduce costs while improving operational efficiency.The episode unpacks key strategies for optimizing transportation spend without launching a full RFP, including identifying hidden costs across carriers, modes, and accessories, optimizing carrier mix with clean, unified data, and realizing anywhere from 5 to 15% in transportation savings in weeks rather than months. Listeners also get insights on managing LTL versus parcel shipments, evaluating carrier performance beyond on-time delivery, and understanding how poor master data can quietly inflate costs across networks.Together, they explore why real-time, integrated freight data is critical for decision-making, how companies can quickly act on actionable insights, and why relying solely on contracts or historical assumptions can leave money on the table. They share real-world examples where minor operational adjustments yielded millions in savings, emphasizing the importance of consistent monitoring and supply chain visibility in an ever-changing freight landscape.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(02:33) Welcoming Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx(03:12) Chicago Bears draft talk (quick icebreaker)(04:37) Why shippers overspend: hidden & unmonitored charges(05:54) Where technology falls short: data integration & visibility(07:28) Identifying red flags: underperforming carriers & dirty data(08:40) How RateLinx uncovers savings without a sourcing event(18:12) What RateLinx reveals first: data quality & routing context(20:20) Using the right carrier for the right product(22:15) Real-world example: the toilet company & a $200K routing fix(24:32) Parcel vs. LTL: how to know when to shift modes(38:10) Flash poll results: biggest freight cost headaches(53:00) Key takeaways & free savings snapshot from RateLinxAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Shannon Vaillancourt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-vaillancourt/Connect with Kimberly Reuter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-reuter-csg/Learn more about RateLinx: https://www.ratelinx.com/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIqWEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7DWEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAfThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-reduce-freight-spend-without-full-rfp-1590

Marty sits down with DC Posch and Pablo Antonio to discuss exposing EBT fraud fueling San Francisco's fentanyl crisis, the perverse incentives of the NGO-industrial complex, and how reviving civic ambition through Greco-futurist beauty could rebuild American cities. DC on X: https://x.com/dcposch Pablo on X: https://x.com/PabloAntonio STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHGkvYxdqT Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bitkey.world/ Aven https://www.aven.com/bitcoin CrowdHealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon breaks down the patterns in Blanche's story, including jealousy as coercive control, the role of an abuser's family in reinforcing abuse, and the fear, obligation, guilt, and shame that kept Blanche in the relationship longer. Brandon also discusses how post-separation abuse can escalate after a survivor leaves, and why Blanche's story is a powerful reminder that control often starts small before it takes over someone's life. *** CONTENT WARNING - We discuss graphic descriptions of physical abuse, suicide threats, and death threats in this episode. *** Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla tells us why the same Democrats now criticizing former first lady Jill Biden over revelations in her new book deserve almost as much condemnation as she does for deflecting questions about former President Biden's cognitive decline during his time in office. Comedian Ryan Reiss stops by to share his thoughts on Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's wild past comments on religion. PLUS, Lincoln Failla checks in to recap his senior season of lacrosse. [00:00:00] More reaction to Jill Biden's book admissions [00:38:20] California's minimum wage rate is hampering Carl's Jr. [00:56:30] Ryan Reiss [01:14:50] Spencer Pratt's unconventional yet effective campaign [01:33:20] Lincoln Failla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The future of supply chain may depend on the things most people never think about.Pallets, materials, unit load design, transportation systems, and sustainability decisions quietly determine how products move through the world, yet packaging is rarely treated as strategic infrastructure.In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton is joined by Mike Jones, CEO of The Pallet Alliance, Dr. Laszlo Horvath, professor and department head at Virginia Tech's Department of Sustainable Biomaterials, and graduating senior Marta Ghigo for a conversation on packaging innovation, workforce development, sustainability, and the future of supply chain leadership.Dr. Horvath shares how Virginia Tech's packaging program prepares students through hands-on projects and industry collaboration, while Marta reflects on entering the field with curiosity, creativity, and a focus on making sustainability practical without sacrificing performance or design. Mike brings the business perspective, explaining how The Pallet Alliance helps companies rethink pallet procurement, standardization, visibility, and long-term value.Together, they discuss why packaging is far more central to modern commerce than it appears and why the next wave of talent in the field could reshape global supply chains at their core.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(02:21) Meet today's packaging industry panel(05:03) Graduation, family, and taekwondo stories(08:30) Building Virginia Tech's packaging program(10:41) Marta finds her packaging passion(14:10) Marta's Unilever packaging internship experience(16:24) Mike's journey from weather to pallets(18:59) Remembering Tyson Steffens' industry impact(21:02) Virginia Tech sustainable packaging programs(23:12) Hands-on packaging projects and sustainability(24:45) Marta's Virginia Tech student experience(26:32) Excitement about packaging industry careers(27:31) Why packaging culture feels exciting(28:16) Sustainable packaging without sacrificing design(28:49) How Pallet Alliance supports manufacturers(31:15) The hidden operational cost of pallets(32:25) Why Virginia Tech graduates stand out(34:25) Strong culture creates long-term employees(38:02) Tyson Steffens' humor and lasting legacy(39:09) Tyson Steffens memorial scholarship program(43:04) AI, sustainability, and packaging's future(47:36) Career advice for future packaging leadersAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Mike Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jones-a97797b5/Connect with Dr. Laszlo Horvath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laszlohorvathremeczki/Connect with Marta Ghigo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-ghigo22/Learn more about The Pallet Alliance: https://tpai.com/Learn more about Virginia Tech: https://www.vt.edu/index.htmlLearn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIqWEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7DWEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAfThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/investing-now-generation-supply-chain-leaders-1589

Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (02:21) Meet today's packaging industry panel (05:03) Graduation, family, and taekwondo stories (08:30) Building Virginia Tech's packaging program (10:41) Marta finds her packaging passion (14:10) Marta's Unilever packaging internship experience (16:24) Mike's journey from weather to pallets (18:59) Remembering Tyson Steffens' industry impact (21:02) Virginia Tech sustainable packaging programs (23:12) Hands-on packaging projects and sustainability (24:45) Marta's Virginia Tech student experience (26:32) Excitement about packaging industry careers (27:31) Why packaging culture feels exciting (28:16) Sustainable packaging without sacrificing design (28:49) How Pallet Alliance supports manufacturers (31:15) The hidden operational cost of pallets (32:25) Why Virginia Tech graduates stand out (34:25) Strong culture creates long-term employees (38:02) Tyson Steffens' humor and lasting legacy (39:09) Tyson Steffens memorial scholarship program (43:04) AI, sustainability, and packaging's future (47:36) Career advice for future packaging leaders   Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Mike Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jones-a97797b5/ Connect with Dr. Laszlo Horvath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laszlohorvathremeczki/ Connect with Marta Ghigo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-ghigo22/ Learn more about The Pallet Alliance: https://tpai.com/ Learn more about Virginia Tech: https://www.vt.edu/index.html Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIq WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/investing-now-generation-supply-chain-leaders-1589 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jules returns to the podcast to talk about her family's history of unhealthy enabling, how it impacted her addiction and recovery, and then how she is helping to change the pattern in her family and the families of the clients she helps every day at Windmill.Special Guest: Jules Santiago.

Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Bob Costello: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-costello-444bb670/ Connect with Bobby Holland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-holland-4a9355/ Connect with Karin Bursa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa/ Learn more about American Trucking Associations: https://www.trucking.org/ Learn more about U.S. Bank: https://www.usbank.com/index.html Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIq WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/analysis-q1-2026-us-bank-freight-payment-index-1588 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The data doesn't lie, and in Q1 2026, it's telling a story the freight industry hasn't seen in years.In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Bobby Holland, Director of Freight Business Analytics at U.S. Bank, and Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the American Trucking Associations, for a deep dive into the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index for Q1 2026.The episode unpacks seven critical takeaways from the quarter, including a historic 12.9% spike in freight spending, a rare supply-side recovery driven by tightening capacity and surging fuel costs, and regional breakdowns across the West, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast, with stops on tariff impacts, cross-border trade with Canada and Mexico, and what a $7.22-per-gallon diesel price in California means for the broader economy.Together, they explore why this recovery is unlike anything we've seen since the pandemic boom, what the Goldman Sachs recession outlook gets right (and wrong), and how supply chain leaders can use real, verified freight data, not feelings, to make smarter decisions in an unpredictable 2026.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(03:29) Introducing the dynamic duo: Bobby Holland & Bob Costello(06:23) Bobby's headline summary(09:47) How industry leaders use the Freight Payment Index(10:01) National-level results: spending jumps 12.9%(10:54) A rare supply-side recovery(13:10) West region: highest shipment levels since 2023(17:20) Southwest region: 10th straight quarter of declines(21:40) Midwest region: strongest quarter since Q1 2018(26:05) Winter storms break the streak(28:11) Canada & Mexico trade: tariff impact on cross-border freight(33:20) Southeast region: the only region posting declines(41:32) Goldman Sachs vs. economic reality(44:28) Freight market forecast: what's ahead in 2026Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Bob Costello: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-costello-444bb670/Connect with Bobby Holland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-holland-4a9355/Connect with Karin Bursa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa/Learn more about American Trucking Associations: https://www.trucking.org/Learn more about U.S. Bank: https://www.usbank.com/index.htmlLearn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIqWEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7DWEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAfThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/analysis-q1-2026-us-bank-freight-payment-index-1588

In this episode of The Buzz, we explore the accelerating pace of supply chain transformation—from AI and automation to talent challenges, micro-fulfillment, and the evolving role of leadership in a volatile business environment. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by OptiLogic!Hosts Scott Luton and Rick McDonald unpack some of the biggest developments shaping global supply chain today, including Amazon's expanding supply chain services model, the growing pressure on traditional logistics providers, and the continued rise of AI-first operations. The conversation also dives into key takeaways from MODEX 2026, highlighting trends in warehouse automation, robotics, talent development, forecasting, and change management. Along the way, the episode draws leadership lessons from legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox and explores what today's supply chain leaders must do to stay resilient, competitive, and customer-focused in an era defined by disruption and rapid innovation.Key Learnings & TakeawaysAI is reshaping supply chain strategy, forecasting, and operational decision-makingAmazon's supply chain services expansion could significantly disrupt logistics marketsWarehouse automation and robotics continue to accelerate across the industryChange management remains one of the biggest barriers to successful transformationCompanies must rethink hiring strategies to secure future-ready talentData only matters if it solves meaningful business problemsMicro-fulfillment and faster delivery expectations are redefining supply chain networksStrong leadership, adaptability, and customer focus are more critical than everAs supply chains face mounting complexity, rising customer expectations, and constant disruption, organizations that embrace innovation, invest in talent, and execute with agility will separate themselves from the competition. This episode delivers practical insights and forward-looking perspectives for leaders navigating the next era of supply chain transformation.Additional Links & Resources:Optilogic: https://optilogic.com/Optilogic Webinar: Ahead of Disruption: https://bit.ly/AI-First-SupplyChainDesignWith That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-17-May-2026Bobby Cox Leadership: https://bit.ly/Bobby-Cox-LeadershipSupply Chain USA 2026: https://bit.ly/Reuters-Supply-Chain-USA-2026Beyond the Robot: Why Software Is Driving the Next Wave of Warehouse Automation: https://bit.ly/4tFjJ8YBuilding the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders: https://bit.ly/4nBrJGxThink Small to Win Big: Rethinking Supply Chain Design in the Age of E-Commerce: https://bit.ly/4dUkJjZHow to Find Cost Reductions in Your Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/Finding-Cost-Reductions-In-Your-SupplyChainThere's No Finish Line in Leadership: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5330395/392D4899CF71F7895EAF22D08D987BA0Upcoming Live Programming: https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickmcdonald82/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIqWEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7DWEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAfThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Rick McDonald and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/the-buzz-supply-chain-leaders-must-adapt-faster-than-ever

In this episode, you'll uncover how your own ego, expectations, and tendencies to enable may be shaping your parenting more than you realize.You'll learn how to recognize when expectations become pressure, when helping turns into enabling, and how to respond in ways that build resilience and responsibility in your kids.If you want to parent with more awareness, let go of control, and raise kids who can stand on their own, this episode will help you shift what matters most.Go deeper with Sean ⁠www.SaveMyFamily.usSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most organizations don't have a technology problem. They have a focus problem.In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton, together with co-host Kim Humphrey, President and CEO of AME, is joined by Rami Goldratt, CEO of Goldratt Group, for a practical, no-fluff deep dive into the Theory of Constraints and what it actually takes to drive breakthrough performance in today's business environment. From why most companies are automating what they can instead of what they should, to the danger of spreading resources thin across too many initiatives, Rami brings decades of real-world experience helping organizations across manufacturing, retail, automotive, engineering, and logistics unlock significant gains in throughput and lead time reduction. Kim adds her lens on why continuous improvement and constraints-thinking are more intertwined than ever, and why the principles Rami's father Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt pioneered are not just still relevant but urgently needed right now.The conversation spans the full arc: inherent simplicity, managing uncertainty with buffers and fast feedback loops, the tug of war between local efficiency and global performance, and what it looks like when an entire engineering organization aligns behind a single constraint to achieve the impossible. The Mazda story alone is worth the listen. If you're navigating complexity, chasing results that keep falling short, or trying to build an organization that can actually adapt and execute, this one's for you.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(08:43) Rami's career journey and key lessons learned(15:26) The legacy and simplicity of Dr Eliyahu Goldratt(18:30) Biggest trends and challenges facing businesses today(23:39) What is Theory of Constraints and the three fears(28:09) Why forecasts keep getting less accurate over time(31:35) Common TOC misconceptions and local vs global efficiency(38:09) Why supply chain variety is destroying forecast accuracy(47:15) The Mazda case study and TOC in actionAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Rami Goldratt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramigoldratt/Learn more about Goldratt Consulting: https://goldrattgroup.com/Connect with Kim Humphrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlee-kim-h-5977474/Learn more about AME: https://www.ame.org/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/WEBINAR- Delivering Flawless Field Service with Predictive Insights and AI: https://bit.ly/4sXVZfVWEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIqWEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7DWEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAfThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/why-theory-constraints-more-relevant-than-ever-before-1586

At 29 years old, Matt Grace weighed 129 pounds and walked into his mother's house after a three-day crack and alcohol binge. She told him that if he was going to die, it would not be in her house. That was the boundary that started everything.   On this episode of The Hard Way, Joe De Sena sits down with Matt Grace, author of God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me, a former ABC TV reporter who overdosed in a newsroom and spent 13 years destroying every relationship through addiction, manipulation, and enabling.   Matt breaks down how his father's well-intentioned spoiling robbed him of grit and ambition, how his family's enabling nearly killed him, and what happened the morning he got on his knees with a rifle beside him and prayed out of sheer desperation. They also dig into why parents loving their kids too much can be a death sentence, why service is the foundation of lasting recovery, and how structured accountability and community pull people out of destruction.   Things You Will Learn: Why enabling and over-providing destroys a young person's ambition and capacity to endure hardship. The difference between a boundary that saves a life and a rescue that ends one, and what it takes to hold the line. Why service and community replace the void that addiction fills, and why recovery without purpose does not hold.   Tools & Frameworks Covered: Hard Boundary Setting: Draw the line. Hold the line. Let consequences teach what words cannot. Service as Structure: Replace self-obsession with outward action. One hour helping someone else is one hour not destroying yourself. Earned Identity Over Given Identity: Stop handing outcomes to your kids. Let them grind. Let them earn. The struggle builds the person.   If this episode moved you, do not just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Matt Grace is an author and transformational recovery expert who has spent more than two decades sober after overcoming addiction himself. With a degree in Addiction Studies and over 10,000 hours mentoring individuals and families, he has dedicated his life to helping people break destructive cycles and rebuild their lives. His work focuses on long-term sobriety, mindset transformation, and guiding people through the difficult but necessary process of reclaiming responsibility and purpose.   Connect to Matt: Website: https://mattgrace.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattsavinggrace TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MattSavingGrace  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsavinggrace/  God Doesn't Relapse: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/God-Doesnt-Relapse/Matt-Grace/9781637635506   We gave you the tools, now use them during your next SPARTAN RACE! Use codeword PODCAST on checkout for 10% your next race.  

Every year, Americans return nearly a trillion dollars' worth of products. But once those items leave our hands, most of us never think about where they go—or what happens next.In this Supply Chain Now Classic Episode, first published in early Februry 2026, host Deborah Dull takes listeners inside the little-known world of reverse logistics, where returned products are sorted, resold, recycled, repaired, or too often, discarded. What emerges is a complex and fragmented system struggling to capture more than $200 billion in lost value—along with critical materials that could power a more resilient, sustainable economy.This special feature explores the people, processes, and infrastructure behind returns, revealing both the challenges and the massive untapped opportunity hidden in plain sight. From outdated systems and disconnected networks to innovative approaches reshaping how products are recovered and reused, Remade in America uncovers what's really happening after “return” is clicked.Along the way, Deborah asks a provocative question: Is “Made in America” still the right goal—or is the future about something more powerful?What if the real opportunity isn't just making more, but making better use of what we already have?Through expert insights, real-world stories, and on-the-ground perspectives, Remade in America redefines how we think about returns, recovery, and the future of supply chains in a resource-constrained world.This is a story about waste, value, resilience—and how reimagining reverse logistics could help reshape American industry for the next generation.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Deborah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahdull/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Delivering Flawless Field Service with Predictive Insights and AI: https://bit.ly/4sXVZfVWEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIqWEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7DWEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAfThis episode is hosted by Deborah Dull and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/remade-america-1541

Katie knows she's been enabling her troubled daughter, but the thought of stepping back feels unbearable. Having witnessed suicide, battled her own addictions, and lived through deep pain, she fears what could happen if she finally lets go.  Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listeners, special event invitations, early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots, and MORE! Sign up at DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amanda is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna for a no-spin, call-it-like-it-is conversation about the dumpster fire of Trump and Congress.   We already know who Trump is. The more urgent question is—why is Congress too cowardly to do its job to stop him? Amanda and Rep. Khanna dig into: – How both parties are failing us;  – The big, dark money that is shaping their cowardice;  – Which Democratic leaders need to go;  – The midterm election interference we know is coming (and the plan to combat it);  – What gives Rep. Khanna hope about a new generation of leadership; and – Some exciting speculation about the 2028 Presidential campaign.  This conversation is about moving past outrage and into action. What we demand. What we expect. And what must change. About Ro Khanna: A leader of action, courage and candor, Rep. Ro Khanna represents California's 17th District and represents what is possible when an elected has a backbone and cares more about their duty than their next election. If you've been following my series here, and you listened to my show on the Billionaire class as the real American welfare queens, you will want to know about Rep. Khanna's Make Billionaire's Pay Their Fair Share Act with Senator Sanders. If you listened to my series walking through decades of depraved federal corruption protecting Epstein, you will know that it was Rep. Khanna's dogged, intrepid resolve when everyone told him it was impossible, to pass his Epstein Transparency Act, together with Rep. Massie, which forced the administration to release files. If you listened to my episode on Jared Kushner and the real reasons we're in an inane and inept war with Iran, you will want to know that Rep. Khanna sponsored a Bipartisan War Powers Resolution with Rep. Massie in an attempt to restrict unauthorized military action. He has taken on big oil for their lies about climate change and was crucial in bringing a coalition together to secure a $369 Billion climate investment. He is an advocate for oversight, anticorruption, transparency, and freeing elections from the scourge of big money influence. He puts his money where his mouth is: He cofounded the NO PAC Caucus and is one of only SEVEN out of 435 members of Congress who rejects all money from special interest PACs. And he brings the fight not only to actively complicit Republicans, but to Democrats who scream on social media but sit on their hands instead of doing what needs to be done. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠

1. U.S.–Iran Conflict Escalation Negotiations with Iran failed after roughly 20 hours because Iran refused to abandon its nuclear ambitions. In response, President Trump is described as ordering a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, framing it as a decisive measure to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to stop what is portrayed as Iranian “extortion” of global shipping. The blockade is economic warfare, aimed at cutting off Iran’s oil exports, which are depicted as the backbone of the Iranian economy. 2. Strategic and Economic Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Shutting down the Strait is portrayed as: Crippling Iran financially, by halting oil exports. Pressuring China, described as the primary buyer of Iranian oil. Stress-testing Europe, which is characterized as reluctant to confront Iran directly but still vulnerable to energy shocks. The U.S. control of global sea lanes (“Pax Americana”) gives America leverage over international commerce. 3. Trump Administration’s Policy Framing The Trump approach is: Having clear “red lines”: no uranium enrichment, no nuclear weapons, open shipping lanes, and an end to terror financing. Using maximum pressure before full-scale war, with the blockade portrayed as an intermediate step between diplomacy and total military escalation. Success is defined primarily as preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, with regime collapse described as a desirable but secondary outcome. 4. Criticism of Prior U.S. Policy The Biden administration is heavily criticized for: Not enforcing existing sanctions, allowing Iranian oil exports to rebound. Enabling the growth of a so‑called “ghost fleet” transporting Iranian oil, mainly to China. The argument presented is that this enforcement lapse indirectly funded terrorist groups aligned with Iran. 5. Internal U.S. Political Commentary Democrats are: Opposing or undermining U.S. military actions for partisan reasons. Failing to support allies and projecting weakness internationally. Western Europe is depicted negatively, while Eastern Europe and Middle Eastern allies are portrayed as more supportive of U.S. actions. 6. Eric Swalwell Allegations (“Bombshell”) A major secondary storyline focuses on Congressman Eric Swalwell: Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including assault, by former staffers. A criminal investigation reportedly opened in New York. Swalwell withdrawing from the California governor’s race is framed as: A political calculation by Democrats to limit electoral damage. Evidence of alleged hypocrisy, with claims the party protected him until it became politically inconvenient. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.