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China's rapid ascent from rural poverty to industrial superpower reshaped the global economy and established a new center of gravity for manufacturing. Today, Chinese factories anchor much of the world's supply chains, producing goods at a speed and scale that few countries can match. Behind this transformation is a system that author Dan Wang describes in his new book "Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future" as the "engineering state," a model defined by massive investments in infrastructure, strategic planning, and so-called "process knowledge" gleaned from the country's rapid industrial development. Now, more and more, the Chinese government touts this development model as an example for other countries in the Global South to emulate. Dan joins Eric to discuss whether the so-called "engineering state" is replicable elsewhere or if it's a uniquely Chinese phenomenon. CHAPTERS: • Setting the Stage – China's rise from rural poverty to industrial superpower • The Engineering State – How China builds, plans, and organizes at a massive scale • Roots of the Model – East Asian development traditions and Soviet legacies • Infrastructure as Strategy – High-speed rail, bridges, airports, and the costs behind them • Industrial Capacity – Manufacturing clusters, supply chains, and process knowledge • The Speed Advantage – Why Chinese firms move faster than global competitors • Tech Transfer Debates – Joint ventures, old IP, and myths about forced transfers • Subsidies and Support – What Chinese industrial subsidies do—and what they don't • Exporting the Model – Limits of replication in Africa, Asia, and the Global South • The China Price – How scale, logistics, and workforce learning lock in dominance • Internal Tensions – Debt, underused infrastructure, and diminishing returns • Shifting Priorities – Xi's push away from consumer tech and toward strategic industries • Global Backlash – Overcapacity, trade pushback, and rising protectionism • Future Crossroads – Why China's development engine is losing momentum • Lessons for the Global South – What countries can adapt—and what they must avoid JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH & SPANISH: French: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Spanish: www.chinalasamericas.com | @ChinaAmericas JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth
China's rapid ascent from rural poverty to industrial superpower reshaped the global economy and established a new center of gravity for manufacturing. Today, Chinese factories anchor much of the world's supply chains, producing goods at a speed and scale that few countries can match. Behind this transformation is a system that author Dan Wang describes in his new book "Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future" as the "engineering state," a model defined by massive investments in infrastructure, strategic planning, and so-called "process knowledge" gleaned from the country's rapid industrial development. Now, more and more, the Chinese government touts this development model as an example for other countries in the Global South to emulate. Dan joins Eric to discuss whether the so-called "engineering state" is replicable elsewhere or if it's a uniquely Chinese phenomenon. CHAPTERS: • Setting the Stage – China's rise from rural poverty to industrial superpower • The Engineering State – How China builds, plans, and organizes at a massive scale • Roots of the Model – East Asian development traditions and Soviet legacies • Infrastructure as Strategy – High-speed rail, bridges, airports, and the costs behind them • Industrial Capacity – Manufacturing clusters, supply chains, and process knowledge • The Speed Advantage – Why Chinese firms move faster than global competitors • Tech Transfer Debates – Joint ventures, old IP, and myths about forced transfers • Subsidies and Support – What Chinese industrial subsidies do—and what they don't • Exporting the Model – Limits of replication in Africa, Asia, and the Global South • The China Price – How scale, logistics, and workforce learning lock in dominance • Internal Tensions – Debt, underused infrastructure, and diminishing returns • Shifting Priorities – Xi's push away from consumer tech and toward strategic industries • Global Backlash – Overcapacity, trade pushback, and rising protectionism • Future Crossroads – Why China's development engine is losing momentum • Lessons for the Global South – What countries can adapt—and what they must avoid JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH & SPANISH: French: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Spanish: www.chinalasamericas.com | @ChinaAmericas JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth
Nolan Gray — Senior Director of Legislation and Research at California YIMBY — is in good traffic this week for a discussion on how the state with America's biggest housing problem has become a national leader in reforming the rules of the built environment. California is often treated as both a cautionary tale and a blueprint — derided for its crises yet envied for its innovation. Nolan walks us through California's last decade of housing policy evolution — from failed early bills like SB 827 and SB 50 to seismic wins like SB 79, which legalized mid-rise multifamily housing near transit, and AB 130, which exempted infill housing from certain environmental reviews. He explains how bipartisan coalitions, local data, and a willingness to rethink outdated laws like CEQA have made real change possible.We also touch on: Why density is environmentalism. The cultural paradox of Los Angeles and car dependence. How Sacramento quietly became California's model midsized city. The future of transit funding and infill development. Lessons from working across political divides to make housing work. How storytelling and communication shape real policy progress.Timeline:00:00 The nuance of California.01:15 The contradictions of California's reputation.02:29 Economic powerhouse, housing failure.04:21 Newsom, YIMBYs, and the new momentum.05:20 Nolan Gray.07:23 California's housing crisis explained.08:47 Why families are leaving the state.09:51 The political wake-up call.10:12 Origins of recent SBs.11:33 Early lessons from failed reforms.12:24 The ADU revolution.13:20 Environmental review reform (AB 130).14:17 Construction costs and the next frontier.15:11 Inside the CEQA reform victory.20:02 Rethinking “environmentalism” in housing.22:47 How CEQA became weaponized.24:20 The irony of “greenfield” development.25:40 Real environmentalists vs. procedural ones.26:09 Bridging divides across California.27:37 Exporting the housing crisis inland.28:18 Bipartisan coalitions and shared values.29:28 Property rights and family housing narratives.30:14 SB 79 as a national model.31:14 The transit funding question.32:18 Transit agencies as landowners.33:02 Revenue models for sustainable transit.33:47 Building costs and American inefficiency.34:31 Transit as geometry, not ideology.35:14 The LA paradox.36:08 Car culture as identity.37:23 Angelenos waking up to change.38:38 Sacramento's quiet leadership.45:34 Practical vs. theoretical planning.47:20 UCLA and the civic responsibility of planners.48:06 Donald Shoup's influence.50:33 Communicating policy and nuance.52:24 The gap between research and perception.53:05 Policy storytelling and responsibility.54:16 How to make complexity accessible.55:06 Why housing reform depends on communication.56:22 Wrapping up.For context:Read Nolan's work on Substack.On SB79.On CEQA.California YIMBY.Nolan's book, on zoning.
Why Russia Stopped Exporting Its Gold As countries continue to turn to gold, the countries that used to export their gold aren't doing so anymore. Of course there's a reason why, and Vince Lanci reveals what it is in today's morning show. So to find out more, click to watch the video now! - To get access to Vince's research in 'Goldfix Premium' go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/ - Get your free copy of Arcadia's Silver Report here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/p/arcadia-silver-report-an-overview - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise
SPONSORS: 1) RIDGE: Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/JULIAN #Ridgepod 2) TRUE CLASSIC: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/JULIAN ! #trueclassicpod PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Steven Robinson is the Editor-in-Chief of the Maine Wire. Robinson has previously worked as an Executive Producer for the Howie Carr Show and Barstool Sports' Kirk Minihane Show. Over the past few years, he has tirelessly worked to expose the Chinese Cartels' grip over Maine. STEVEN'S LINKS: X: https://x.com/BigSteve207 X: https://x.com/TheMaineWire SUBSTACK: https://robinsonreport.substack.com The Maine Wire: https://www.themainewire.com High Crimes Documentary: https://tuckercarlson.com/high-crimes FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 – Intro 01:26 – Breaking News, Nashville Trip, W33d Loopholes, Chinese Cartels, Human Tr@fficking 11:26 – Cover-Ups, "Indentured Slavery" Lucas Sirois, Johnny Wu, Chinese Border Crossings 24:34 – Fort Fairfield Case, Jennifer Fay Case, Steve Background, “Organ Harvester Turned Grower” 39:33 – 300+ Properties in Maine, Chinese Restaurant Ties, Triads, CCP Influence on Nationals 51:33 – CEFC, Fake Principals, Cannabis Licenses Approved Anyway, Maine Law Can't Keep Up 01:05:36 – $1-5M/Month Grow Houses, Laundering W33d, Exporting to China, Vape Smuggling 01:16:27 – CCP Tactics, Investigative Hurdles, Profiling Pushback, Obvious Red Flags 01:27:01 – CCP Consulate Links, WeChat Shield, Property Purchase Patterns, Quantic Bank, CDFI 01:35:33 – Weak Prosecutions, Fake IDs via NY DMV, Chemical Waste, Olivia Nuzzi RFK Jr Memoir 01:49:28 – 1llegal Toxins in Somerset, Tyson's THC-p, H3mp Loopholes, THC-p Dangers 02:01:27 – Educating New Users, Regulatory Mess, Legal Operators Struggling 02:11:27 – $10B Market Surprise, OK Cannabis Boom, $150B Black Market, Global Overflow 02:26:40 – Cartel Escalation, Vi0lence Warning, Let the Work Speak 02:38:52 – 7OH, Kratom, Gas Station Her0ine Street Users vs. Novices, Narc@n & 7OH Vapes 02:53:27 – Reverse 0pium War, State-Backed Crime, Chemical Warfare via 7OH 03:06:57 – CBD Chains Pushing 7OH, 7 Hope Alliance, Invisible Industry 03:10:04 – Steve's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 354 - Steven Robinson Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PREVIEW. Canada-China Trade Talks and EV Security Concerns. Charles Burton discusses Canada-China trade talks (Carney/Xi) post-APEC concerning resuming and enhancing trade. Concerns include China exporting thousands of EVs, potentially overwhelming domestic industries and acting as security threats. Canada hopes China will manufacture EVs locally to offset Canadian auto job losses, but Burton is skeptical of this strategy and considers the Canadian government ill-advised.
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Rituals' Richard Lems reveals how the brand designs slow shopping at scale—lighting, layouts, and refits that reuse ~60% of furniture—plus the Oxford Street flagship and Mind Oasis.About this episodeWe cover global consistency, the system of rolling improvements, sustainability baked into fixtures, and creative leadership habits you can steal tomorrow.Guest: Richard Lems, Executive Director, Format & Design — Rituals.
- Destination Charges Now Average $1,550 - ICE Sales Up Three Straight Months in China - GM Lays Off 200 Engineers - Nissan Considers Exporting SUVs To Japan From U.S. - Suppliers Warn Chip Shortage Will Impact U.S. Production Soon - Tesla Reclaims EU EV Sales Crown - Poll Results: Will Stellantis Be Broken Up?
- Destination Charges Now Average $1,550 - ICE Sales Up Three Straight Months in China - GM Lays Off 200 Engineers - Nissan Considers Exporting SUVs To Japan From U.S. - Suppliers Warn Chip Shortage Will Impact U.S. Production Soon - Tesla Reclaims EU EV Sales Crown - Poll Results: Will Stellantis Be Broken Up?
From Lagaan to RRR, Indian cinema has gone truly global. But behind the glitz of overseas premieres and record-breaking box offices lies a fast-changing battlefield. In this explosive conversation, Host Rajesh Naidu talk to veteran overseas distributor Pranab Kapadia to unpacks the billion-rupee world of international film distribution: how Bollywood grew from 300 screens in 2003 to 60+ countries today, the diaspora’s unmatched influence, and why the U.S. alone powers up to 50% of overseas revenues. But a perfect storm is brewing. Trump’s 100% tariff on foreign films, the rise of streaming platforms, and shifting audience behaviour could redraw the cinematic map. Will the next Rocky Rani or RRR find its audience in theatres or on OTT? And can Indian cinema keep expanding into untapped markets from Africa to Eastern Europe? Tune in.You can follow Rajesh Naidu on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin Listen to Corner Office Conversation our new show:: Corner Office Conversation with Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, Corner Office Conversation with The New Leaders of Indian Pharma and much more. Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Why Is India Still Buying Russian Oil?, How AI is Rewriting Cinema Part 2, Trump vs Harvard: India Impact, Of Dragons and Elephants: Modi–Xi in Focus and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The Global Marketing Show, host Wendy Mackenzie Pease, President of Rapport International, shares exciting podcast updates, personal global experiences, and key lessons on why exporting is essential for U.S. business growth. She also unveils her upcoming book, The Secrets of Global Sales, drawn from insights across hundreds of international conversations. Top Takeaways: Exporting drives higher revenues, stability, and long-term growth for U.S. companies. Fear of language and culture often limits global potential. Translation bridges that gap. Wendy's second book, The Secrets of Global Sales, tackles real-world challenges companies face when expanding internationally and addresses the issues with AI translation
Host Faust Checho exposes how Bill Clinton's rise from Arkansas governor to president completed the Bush–Clinton blueprint: turning the Boys on the Tracks cover-up, Whitewater, Waco, and the Oklahoma City bombing into milestones in the creation of America's modern security state.This is Part 5, the finale of Faust's explosive series exposing how the Bush–Clinton machine evolved from covert wars to total domestic control.As the Bush–Clinton dynasty tightened its grip, Arkansas became the prototype for covert power — a proving ground where autopsies were altered, investigators silenced, and scandals rebranded as reform. In this explosive finale of the Bush-Clinton corruption series, Faust traces how scandal in Saline County evolved into the Clinton Body Count, how REX 84 and Operation Night Train foreshadowed a domestic war machine, and how policies like the 1994 Crime Bill, NAFTA, and the Telecommunications Act transformed America into the surveillance state we live in today. From Mena to the Rose Law Firm, from Haiti to Kosovo, the same networks of money, drugs, and blackmail that fueled Iran-Contra were refined under Bill Clinton — and exported worldwide.Topics in this episode include:
Muscle Tension Intervals are those big gear, low cadence masher that are like lifting weights on the bike. You can do them in the CoachCat app → https://fascatcoaching.com/app where the first month is free. The problem? Not everyone has access to a steady 3–5% climb like we do here in Boulder. That's where Zwift comes in. In this video, Coach Frank walks you through two ways to perform Muscle Tension Intervals on Zwift: 1️⃣ Exporting your workout into ERG mode and using the Incline setting in the Companion app. 2️⃣ Riding free-form in the Climb Portal and simulation riding uphill for work intervals, then turning around and coasting downhill for recovery. Additionally, you'll learn how torque (force on the pedals) connects to power, and why these intervals build the kind of strength that pays off when you combine it with higher cadence later in the season.
This Flashback Friday is from episode 427 published last October 17, 2014 On today's Creating Wealth Show, Jason Hartman talks about the vital side of investing that is construction cost. As an investor within real estate, it's so important to know the situation, whether it be adjusting how much you pay contractors to match with the area itself or knowing just how much the replacements to your property would be compared with the actual cost price. Senate Libertarian candidate, Sean Haugh, features as Jason's guest and together, they discuss the viability of war, the need for America to prove itself as a haven of free trade and prosperity and some of the most important points forming the basis of Haugh's upcoming campaign. Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com
China's Great Firewall blocks social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, along with certain political topics, streaming platforms, and even Google. For years, we've heard about what China's firewall keeps out — but much less about how it's achieved. Now, a massive leak is shedding light on how the country's censorship technology works and which countries it's being exported to.Today, the Globe's Asia Correspondent, James Griffiths is here. He's an expert on China's online censorship, and he's the author of The Great Firewall of China. He'll explain what the leak exposes, which countries China is replicating its firewall in, and what it all means for the country's growing global influence.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
08/15/2025 - John Ensor -on abortion imperialism: exporting abortion to other countries
Today, Jess, Martha, and Les examine the Trump Administration's surprise pivot to allow Nvidia and AMD to resume sales of select AI chips to China—a reversal from export controls implemented under both Trump's first term and the Biden Administration. The move, described by the administration as a “pragmatic trade-off,” aims to keep American firms in the Chinese market, but has drawn bipartisan criticism as a dangerous precedent—trading national security for short-term business gains. Is this a smart economic play that maintains leverage over China, or does it erode long-term U.S. security? Does this decision undercut efforts to build an export control regime that's predictable for industry and credible to allies? And if China can already acquire these chips, does restricting—or permitting—sales really make a difference?Check out the sources that helped shape our Fellows' discussions: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-13/trump-s-deal-with-nvidia-offers-path-forward-in-global-trade-war https://fortune.com/asia/2025/08/14/us-china-trump-revenue-share-export-controls-nvidia-amd/ https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5446890-nvidia-amd-china-chip-deal/ Follow our experts on Twitter: @NotTVJessJones@marthamillerdc@lestermunson Like what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/7s4KhQY1xVw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shooting clubs on Salisbury Plain say they may have to close because they can't get a licence to release game birds. Clubs near protected areas, like Sites of Special Scientific Interest, now need a special licence from Natural England to release birds like pheasants and that's now harder to get because of the threat of bird flu. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation or BASC says the licensing system is legally flawed and it's issued legal proceedings against Natural England. However the RSPB would like to see the licensing regime extended. It's called for all game bird releases to be stopped this year because of the risks. In the meantime, clubs say no shoots means no money coming in which means some, like the Bulford and Tidworth Garrison Shoot, are at risk of folding.All week we're looking at what's known as the 5th quarter - this is the name given to the offcuts of meat which, though edible, the British palate isn't keen on. Carcass balance is about finding a use for offal and things like ears or trotters both to combat waste and to get the best price for the whole animal and that means exports. British consumers may not want to eat this sort of thing, but in other parts of the world there is a market so in recent years greater emphasis has been put on seeking out new buyers to get the best out of animal carcasses. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney
Trump's new tariffs hit South Africa hard, and Cyril Ramaphosa barely lifts a finger. This week, Kanthan and Jonathan unpack how the President's failure to negotiate a better deal leaves the country exposed, and what it means for our already fragile economy. Then, the hosts turn to next year's local government elections, weighing up the parties, the prospects, and the potential for yet another round of political farce.Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at https://overtonpress.substack.com/If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates
Should South Africa be focusing on exporting more with African countries? John Maytham chats to Agricultural Analyst Wandile Shilobo Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friends, the way back is not to make the church more like the world, but to let the church be the church again. We need to recover the worship of the early church — worship that is saturated with Scripture, centred on Christ, filled with the Spirit, and directed to the glory of God alone. That means singing songs rich in biblical truth, not just catchy melodies. Preaching sermons that open the Bible, expose its meaning, and apply it without fear. Praying prayers that confess sin, plead for the lost, and ask God to make us holy. And gathering as participants, not spectators. Worship is not a performance we attend; it is a holy encounter we enter.
This week we talk to Matthew Ruddy, a young Dublin entrepreneur who did everything right - built his first business at 17, worked alongside the lads at Dogpatch Labs. Except he's now living in Brisbane, not Dublin. Matthew's story captures what's happening to an entire generation. These aren't traditional emigrants heading to London building sites, they're highly educated risk-takers who desperately want to stay home but can't afford to take entrepreneurial risks when rent costs two grand a month. The statistics are staggering: home ownership among 25-34 year olds has fallen by 48% since the mid-90s; the highest decline in the world. This housing catastrophe is causing a mental health crisis among young adults in English-speaking countries, with Ireland leading the pack. It's creating a vicious cycle where young talent either takes safe multinational jobs or emigrates entirely, starving Irish startups of the people they need. Meanwhile, we're left wondering where all the young entrepreneurs have gone. They're everywhere but home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this follow-up episode, The Opportunist explores the latest legal troubles facing Tim Ballard, this time in Argentina, where he's under investigation for alleged misconduct tied to his anti-trafficking efforts. As the international scrutiny mounts, questions grow louder about the true motives behind Ballard's crusade.Thank you to our sponsors:Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/OPPORTUNISTSimplisafe: Get 50% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and your first month free at SimpliSafe.com/OPPORTUNISTEarnin: Download EarnIn today. When you download the EarnIn app, type in The Opportunist under PODCAST when you sign up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NGI's LNG editors Jamison Cocklin and Jacob Dick examine the market implications of Canada's entry into large-scale LNG exports, following Shell plc's LNG Canada facility shipping its first cargo in June. Despite the milestone, Canadian gas prices continue falling relative to Lower 48 counterparts as the country's producers aggressively ramp production ahead of demand. The discussion dives into the details of LNG Canada's startup, timelines for other projects advancing on the country's west coast, and when supply-demand rebalancing could impact U.S.-Canadian price differentials. The duo also cover the unique advantages Canadian LNG offers, including shorter shipping times to Asia, as well the challenges like building infrastructure in remote areas.
Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss this morning's CPI data, BofA Fund Manager Survey, and various company updates. Song: Whatever - OasisFor information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Mike Hastings on the Sens prospects, Gavin McKenna heading to Penn State, FanDuel and the Hammer sheets.
#1 – From WestVirginia.gov West Virginia Economic Development has launched “Exporting 101,” a program offering free consultations with international trade experts. The service helps local businesses explore new markets and navigate export regulations, regardless of experience level. It's a powerful tool for expanding Almost Heaven's global footprint. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/exporting-101-let-the-experts-come-to-you/ #2 – From WV Executive State leaders—along with the Department of Commerce and local development groups—are collaborating on a comprehensive growth strategy that focuses on workforce, infrastructure, and targeted industry recruitment. By aligning workforce training, capital investment, and site readiness, West Virginia is laying the groundwork for long-term economic resilience. This forward-looking approach positions the Mountain State for diversified prosperity. Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/shaping-west-virginia/ #3 – From WBOY-TV The Dobbins Slashings Preserve, an 1,400-acre natural gem in Tucker County, is now open for public enjoyment. With new trails, woodland streams, and wildflower habitats, it offers a peaceful retreat for hikers and outdoor lovers. It's a stunning addition to West Virginia's network of Almost Heaven outdoor destinations. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/tucker/new-dobbins-slashings-preserve-in-west-virginia-is-open-to-the-public/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
In the latest Almond Byte, highlights from June's Global Update by the Almond Board of California's Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team include critical renewal steps for almond handlers exporting to China, detailed discussions with Chinese officials to strengthen trade relations, and insights from the ABC's 2025 Environmental Stewardship Tour showcasing sustainable farming practices. Additionally, significant updates on international tariff developments and their potential implications for almond trade were covered, emphasizing ongoing negotiations and legal proceedings affecting tariffs with China, the EU, Canada, and Mexico.
In the latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, we dive into Apple's latest transparency report, highlighting strong privacy protections for Vision Pro users. They discuss cleaning tips for the device, a powerful D-Day immersive app, and upcoming WWDC 2025 expectations—especially the rumored iOS 26 redesign, AI integrations, and a potential homeOS. Apple TV's ad-free, privacy-respecting experience, critiques smart home frustrations, and weighs in on Instagram finally coming to iPad. Other topics include Apple's expanded iPad repair program, ChatGPT's new enterprise tools, and Apple's bid for more MLB streaming rights. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary A deep dive into Apple's Vision Pro Transparency Report, discussing privacy implications and data protection measures. A discussion on the D-Day Immersive Documentary Experience on Vision Pro, highlighting the storytelling potential of immersive technology. WWDC 2025 Predictions, speculating on iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Apple TV enhancements, and potential new features. The ongoing debate around Apple TV's superior privacy protections compared to Roku and Fire TV. ChatGPT's latest integrations, including meeting recordings and cloud drive access. Updates on Apple Arcade's newest games and Apple TV's expanding Major League Baseball coverage. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.
In this episode of ChaxChat, hosts Chad Chelius and Dax Castro delve into document accessibility with a focus on real-world challenges and professional development. This episode highlights tools and strategies that bridge the gap between aesthetics and functionality. Working in MS Word, Powerpoint and Adobe Acrobat. Using the Microsoft accessibility checker. Qualitative VS quantitative. And of course Koi Talk.
Kai Davis is the founder of Double Your Ecommerce and KeywordMagic.ai, two platforms helping Shopify merchants unlock sustainable growth through SEO, content, and email marketing. With over a decade of experience in digital strategy, Kai has worked directly with hundreds of Ecommerce businesses, offering fixed-price SEO services and tailored growth playbooks that prioritize results over complexity.Drawing from his deep expertise in search intent, content optimization, and store-level messaging, Kai equips Shopify brands with the tools they need to boost organic revenue, refine collection and product pages, and convert more traffic without overwhelming shoppers.Kai helps merchants rethink underperforming pages, optimize seasonal campaigns, and build resilient marketing systems, so they can grow more by working less.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:43] Intro[01:14] Introducing what drives real SEO results[02:46] Building pages around real search demand[05:44] Starting SEO with product-type collections[07:22] Using conversational copy to boost SEO[08:37] Filtering keyword data by page type[10:43] Recognizing when a term is too competitive[11:49] Understanding why products convert lower[13:56] Training custom GPTs for brand-aligned content[16:29] Drafting faster without losing quality[17:19] Exporting product data to scale AI writing[17:53] Building tools to surface keyword insights[19:54] Understanding your funnel before traffic drops[22:08] Optimizing for AI-driven shopping behavior[24:11] Offering hands-on SEO help for time-strapped teams[25:28] Focusing on what actually moves SEO rankingsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeSEO Services for DTC Shopify Stores doubleyourecommerce.com/Follow Kai Davis linkedin.com/in/kaisdavisIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
The Trump administration has confirmed it is looking to reopen and expand the infamous Alcatraz prison. Yes, the same prison that shut down in the 1960s for being inhumane. But that's not all. The administration is negotiating with countries such as El Salvador — and now Rwanda — to house U.S. detainees abroad, including people with American citizenship. Right now, Rwanda is considering using dorms funded by British taxpayers to house migrants deported by the U.S. In El Salvador, the administration is already sending detainees to a mega prison condemned for human rights violations. Some were deported by mistake. The court said to bring them back, but the White House refused. What we're seeing is the outsourcing of incarceration, and it raises massive legal, ethical and constitutional red flags. This isn't just about immigration or crime — it's about whether American citizens, or anyone else, can be disappeared across borders without due process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textThis week, I offer you a barefoot sermon from the battlefield of economic memory. A walk from Hamilton to Trump. From Ricardo to Argentina. From Abraham Lincoln's top hat to the red-capped defiance of tariff diplomacy. A retelling of the American experiment through its most potent and most misunderstood weapon: the tariff.I argue here that Donald Trump, however clumsy and chaotic, reignited a long-dormant Hamiltonian flame. Like Lincoln before him, who used tariffs not only to industrialize the North but to bleed the profits from slavery's Southern engine, Trump reached for tariffs not as isolation, but as revolt. The goal was disruption of the quiet exploitation that still oils the gears of the global economy.We begin with Hamilton. In 1791, he laid the blueprint for industrial sovereignty. While Britain imagined America as a spice colony, exporting raw goods and importing refinement, Hamilton saw something else. He saw factories. Foundries. Credit. Fire. His tariffs were not walls, but scaffolds. They wrapped the infant industries of the North in protection until they could stand on their own.Then came Ricardo, bond guru, master of the ledger. He preached comparative advantage, but assumed capital stayed still. That the factory would never chase the lowest wage. That trade was neutral. That power did not intervene. Hamilton saw the flaw long before it became scripture. Ricardo's theory, elegant on paper, became a passport for colonial subjugation. Had America followed it, she might have become another Argentina. Rich in soil. Poor in ambition. Governed by landlords. Exporting the future in exchange for someone else's present.Build the factory. Raze the plantation. Lincoln saw it in cotton. Trump saw it in Asian factories. In both cases, the profit was buried in the poison, and each man, in his own era and fashion, had the rare courage to call it by its name.To strike slavery and build a more enduring republic, Lincoln and maybe Trump, did not reach first for cannonballs or proclamations but rather they reached for the balance sheet. They understood that if you make the ledgers bleed, the system follows. That is their courage.Hugh⬇️ Subscribe on Patreon or Substack for full episodes ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/HughHendryhttps://hughhendry.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hughhendryofficialhttps://blancbleustbarts.comhttps://www.instagram.com/blancbleuofficial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a five star review and comment on Apple Podcasts!
How did Ireland go from a farming economy to the home of Big Tech and Big Pharma in Europe in a few decades? Why were women imprisoned in “Magdalene Laundries” in Ireland until 1996? How did Irish society grapple with abuse within the Catholic Church? To conclude our series on Ireland & Empire, Anita and William are joined by the brilliant Fintan O'Toole, author of We Don't Know Ourselves, to reflect on how Irish society has transformed since the 1950s, and how the country's colonial past informs its future. _____________ Empire UK Live Tour: The podcast is going on a UK tour! William and Anita will be live on stage in Glasgow, Birmingham, York and Bristol, discussing how the British Empire continues to shape our everyday lives. Tickets are on sale NOW, to buy yours head to empirepoduk.com. Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to live show tickets, bonus episodes, book discounts, and a weekly newsletter! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk goalhanger.com Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Anouska Lewis Senior Producer: Callum Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rania Khalek hosts a special live episode of Dispatches with Ali Abunimah, executive director of The Electronic Intifada and author of The Battle for Justice in Palestine.They dive into Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, the global silence enabling it, and why this brutal new phase was always Zionism's endgame. From U.S.-funded fascism abroad to rising repression at home, nothing is off the table.
The United States is the biggest arms dealer on Earth, responsible for 43% of the world's weapons exports from 2020 to 2024. The US transferred seven times more than China, and five times more than Russia. Ben Norton explains how the military-industrial complex profits from war. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVFvEmhey_k Sources and links here: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/03/13/us-top-weapons-exports-china-russia/ Credit to Stephen Semler for some charts: https://www.stephensemler.com Topics 0:00 China "threat" claims 0:43 US military spending 1:34 US foreign interventions 2:40 USA is no. 1 arms dealer 3:57 Top weapons exporters 5:08 Growth in arms exports 5:56 Israel's suppliers 6:23 Top weapons importers 7:16 Europe doubles arms imports 8:32 Trump demands more NATO spending 10:47 Replacing welfare with warfare 12:56 Top military spenders 14:39 Real US military budget 15:40 DOGE ignores Pentagon fraud 17:00 Outro
While Donald Trump has everyone talking Tariffs and Elon and wars, he's quietly building something that could be his lasting legacy.... exporting the ideals that have led to American Exceptionalism. It's taking root everywhere as Greenland votes for Independence. Lets Make Earth Great Again! Libs are losing work as elected officials, federal employees and members of the media. We wondered all these years how they've stayed afloat and now one big closure has shut them all down. Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones rework their contracts to create millions in cap space for free agents. West Virginia's football coach doesn't like his players dancing in tights, a tour caddy has the best day ever at the TPC Sawgrass and a rock star has to take a break for health reasons.
In this episode I share my exact framework for identifying profitable AI SaaS business opportunities by focusing on manual workflows that could be automated. We focus on export buttons and other manual processes in enterprise software as indicators of workflow breakdowns that AI could solve. The framework breaks down to solving niche problems, charging immediately for solutions, and focusing on quantifiable ROI.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:50 - The Export Button Theory of AI Opportunity04:03 - Step 1: Identifying Repetitive Pain Points08:31 - Step 2: Adding Intelligence to Manual Processes10:53 - Step 3: Identifying Data Silos that Need Bridging12:47 - Step 4: Finding Missing Connections Between Tools14:12 - Step 5: Start Small, Grow Naturally16:55 - Exploring Additional Manual Buttons for Startup Ideas19:03 - The QuickBooks Export Gold Mine20:43 - Your First 30 Days: Getting Started with Your AI SaaS Startup24:02 - Final Thoughts on AI Startup OpportunitiesKey Points:• The "Export Button Theory" - Every export button in software represents a business opportunity worth $10,000-30,000/month• Five-step framework for finding AI SaaS opportunities• Manual buttons in software (like "generate report," "schedule meeting," "upload CSV") represent AI automation opportunities1) The Export Button Theory of AI Opportunity Every time a user clicks "export" in software, they're signaling:• A workflow breakdown• Manual labor that could be automated• A potential $10-30K/month feature2) The 5-step framework for finding these opportunities:Step 1: Identify repetitive pain points Watch how people use enterprise software daily:• Exporting data to reformat it (Salesforce → Excel → PowerPoint)• Copying between tools (Jira → Slack)• Building the same reports weekly• Maintaining spreadsheets manually3) Step 2: Add intelligence to manual processes Every manual task is an LLM opportunity:• Turn Stripe exports into AI-powered revenue analysis ($50-100K MRR)• Convert CRM data into AI-formatted presentations ($80-120K MRR)• Generate sentiment trends from support tickets ($30-70K MRR)4) Step 3: Bridge data silos Look for phrases like:"I need to pull this data every week""I wish I could see this alongside that""We keep this in a separate spreadsheet"5) Step 4: Find missing connections between tools Watch for "I wish these two things worked together":• HR system + Payroll → AI opportunity: automatic sync with anomaly detection• CRM + Marketing automation → AI opportunity: bi-directional sync with AI prioritization6) Step 5: Start small, grow naturally The MOST successful AI SaaS businesses:• Pick a specific niche big players ignore• Focus on ONE painful workflow• Make it 10x better with AI• Let AI suggest next actions• Charge immediately (if solving real pain, people will pay day one) 7) Beyond the export button, look for these manual buttons in software:• "Generate Report" → AI opportunity: automatic insight generation ($2.5B market)• "Schedule Meeting" → AI opportunity: context-aware scheduling ($1.8B market)• "Upload CSV" → AI opportunity: intelligent data processing ($3.2B market)8) The QuickBooks goldmine • 250M financial reports exported annually• Each export = 45-90 mins of manual work• Value of time: $75-150 per export• Total addressable market: $12-18B annuallyThis is just ONE platform with massive opportunity!9) Your first 30 days roadmap:Days 1-5: Select software with high export volume, research communitiesDays 6-10: Interview power users about export habitsDays 11-20: Build minimal prototype (using V0, Lovable, Bolt, etc.)Days 21-30: Get 3-5 PAYING beta usersNotable Quotes:"Every export button in software represents a business opportunity. When a user clicks export, what are they saying to us? They're basically saying this software doesn't do what I need to, so I'm taking my data elsewhere to do manual work.""The best AI opportunities aren't where everyone is looking. They're hiding in these mundane, repetitive tasks that knowledge workers are doing every single day."Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideasLCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.coFIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
Episode 4296: Cheating And Weaponization; Failures Of Exporting American Culture Abroad
Since President Trump took office, his plan to deport millions of undocumented people has kept running into barriers. That has forced the White House to come up with ever more creative, and controversial, tactics.The Times journalists Julie Turkewitz and Hamed Aleaziz explain why some migrants are being held in a hotel in Panama.Guest: Julie Turkewitz, the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times, based in Bogotá, Colombia. Her recent work has focused on migration.Hamed Aleaziz, who covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy in the United States for The New York Times.Background reading: As President Trump “exports” deportees, hundreds have been trapped in a hotel in Panama.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: Federico Rios for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.