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In this fascinating episode, Bryan welcomes back longtime friend and nuclear industry veteran Bill Nowicki to discuss a recently released document from DHS and NUSTL that provides new recommendations for HVAC operations during nuclear events. Bill brings over 40 years of nuclear experience, starting as a 19-year-old Navy nuclear operator (after being deemed "not ready for the grill" at Friendly's restaurant) and progressing through various roles, including lead engineer on critical control systems at nuclear facilities. Bill shares his journey from nuclear plant evaluator to leadership trainer, now working internationally to help nuclear professionals develop their skills. His current podcast, "The Nuclear Leader," continues this mission alongside his passion project, "Navigating Mental Illness: Parent Stories." Bill provides an accessible explanation of nuclear reactor operations, using the analogy that "contamination is the poop and radiation is the smell" to help listeners understand the difference between radioactive material and radiation itself. He walks through the three-barrier system in nuclear plants: fuel cladding, reactor coolant system, and containment structures. The discussion covers how fission works, the controlled chain reaction process, and what happens when these systems fail, using examples from Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima to illustrate different failure modes. The episode explores the current nuclear renaissance driven by AI data centers and industrial companies seeking clean baseload power. Bill explains how private industry is now directly funding nuclear projects, bypassing traditional utility structures, with companies like Microsoft and ExxonMobil investing billions in new nuclear facilities. This represents a dramatic shift from the post-Three Mile Island era when nuclear construction essentially stopped in the United States. The core discussion focuses on updated emergency guidance that reverses previous recommendations. Instead of the old "shelter in place and shut off your AC" advice, the new guidance suggests keeping HVAC systems running while eliminating outdoor air intake. This approach recognizes that modern, well-sealed buildings with high-efficiency filtration can provide better protection by maintaining positive pressure and filtering recirculated air rather than allowing uncontrolled infiltration. Bill and Bryan discuss how building characteristics dramatically affect the best response strategy. High-performance homes with tight construction, MERV 13+ filters, and controlled ventilation systems offer significant advantages, requiring only the ability to shut off outdoor air intake. Conversely, older, leaky buildings may still benefit from complete system shutdown to prevent contamination circulation. The conversation highlights how lessons learned during COVID-19 about airborne contamination and filtration directly apply to nuclear emergency preparedness, emphasizing the importance of case-by-case analysis rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. Topics Covered Nuclear industry career paths - From Navy nuclear training to civilian plant operations and leadership roles Basic nuclear physics - Fission process, chain reactions, and the difference between contamination and radiation Nuclear plant safety systems - Three-barrier containment approach and historical accident analysis Current nuclear renaissance - AI-driven power demand and private industry investment in new reactors Emergency preparedness evolution - How COVID-19 research influenced nuclear emergency HVAC guidance Building performance factors - Impact of construction quality, filtration, and ventilation design on safety HVAC system modifications - Importance of outdoor air shutoff capability and high-efficiency filtration Case-by-case response strategies - Why building characteristics determine optimal emergency procedures Podcasting journey - Early days of niche podcasting and building communities around specialized topics Leadership development - International nuclear industry training and professional development Personal stories - Navy submarine experiences and nuclear plant operational challenges Here is the full document from the DHS: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2425/ML24250A059.pdf Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android
Global Investors: Foreign Investing In US Real Estate with Charles Carillo
Marshall Sykes grew up in a real estate family, learning early how building and holding properties could create lasting wealth. After serving 24 years as a U.S. Navy Captain in the Civil Engineer Corps and later managing billion-dollar projects at ExxonMobil, Marshall turned his focus to investing. Starting with single-family rentals, he soon discovered the power of scale in multifamily real estate. In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Marshall shares his journey from owning single-family homes to partnering in over 2,000 multifamily units. He explains why syndication became his preferred strategy, how to vet sponsors and operators, and what new investors need to know about lending terms, reserves, and market risks. We also discuss the pros and cons of single-family vs. multifamily investing, the importance of long-term planning, and his expansion into oil and gas syndications. Whether you're an active investor, a passive investor, or just beginning your journey, this episode offers practical lessons on scaling wealth and avoiding common mistakes. Learn more about Marshall: Capitano Investing Group – https://capitanoinvestinggroup.com/ Invest With The Captain – https://investwiththecaptain.com/ Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/
This week's episode of The Hydrogen Podcast takes you across North America and beyond, spotlighting where hydrogen is advancing—and where it's hitting hard roadblocks.
Plus: SpaceX completes a successful Starship test launch, after previous setbacks for Elon Musk's rockets. And, Exxon Mobil held secret talks to resume working in Russia. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
De Chinese beurs, de CSI300, staat op het hoogste punt in 3 jaar tijd. Dat is gerust bijzonder te noemen, want de aanleiding is er op het eerste gezicht niet. De Chinese economie draait nog steeds moeizaam en een handelsoorlog met de Amerikanen kan elk moment weer oplaaien.Deze aflevering kijken we waar dat enthousiasme van de afgelopen maanden vandaan komt. Kan Trump de boel nog in de war gooien? En waarom is het waarschijnlijk dat er nog miljarden naar die beurs stromen? Met natuurlijk de belangrijkste vraag: is dit het moment dat jij ook aan de Chinese aandelen moet?Over China gesproken. We hebben het ook over de aanval op Nvidia. Chinese chipmakers willen de strijd aangaan met de Amerikaanse AI-reus en vooral niet meer afhankelijk zijn. De productie van AI-chips moet volgend jaar verdrievoudigen. Sommige Chinese bedrijven groeien nu al hard: we hebben het over een bedrijf dat de omzet met 4000 procent ziet stijgen. Ja, daar zit niet per ongeluk een 0 teveel in.Verder hoor je meer over de dubbelrol van de ceo van Volkswagen. Gaat het over een klein Nederlands beursbedrijf dat een grote koersuitslag liet zien. Iets dat ook een Zuid-Koreaanse maker van pennen voor elkaar kreeg. Allemaal dankzij president Trump.En natuurlijk bereiden we je voor op de cijfers van Nvidia. Dat wordt een spektakel: kenners verwachten een koersschommeling goed voor 260(!) miljard dollar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
De Chinese beurs, de CSI300, staat op het hoogste punt in 3 jaar tijd. Dat is gerust bijzonder te noemen, want de aanleiding is er op het eerste gezicht niet. De Chinese economie draait nog steeds moeizaam en een handelsoorlog met de Amerikanen kan elk moment weer oplaaien.Deze aflevering kijken we waar dat enthousiasme van de afgelopen maanden vandaan komt. Kan Trump de boel nog in de war gooien? En waarom is het waarschijnlijk dat er nog miljarden naar die beurs stromen? Met natuurlijk de belangrijkste vraag: is dit het moment dat jij ook aan de Chinese aandelen moet?Over China gesproken. We hebben het ook over de aanval op Nvidia. Chinese chipmakers willen de strijd aangaan met de Amerikaanse AI-reus en vooral niet meer afhankelijk zijn. De productie van AI-chips moet volgend jaar verdrievoudigen. Sommige Chinese bedrijven groeien nu al hard: we hebben het over een bedrijf dat de omzet met 4000 procent ziet stijgen. Ja, daar zit niet per ongeluk een 0 teveel in.Verder hoor je meer over de dubbelrol van de ceo van Volkswagen. Gaat het over een klein Nederlands beursbedrijf dat een grote koersuitslag liet zien. Iets dat ook een Zuid-Koreaanse maker van pennen voor elkaar kreeg. Allemaal dankzij president Trump.En natuurlijk bereiden we je voor op de cijfers van Nvidia. Dat wordt een spektakel: kenners verwachten een koersschommeling goed voor 260(!) miljard dollar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Trump's 50% Tariffs on India Starting August 27, Indian exports to the US will face a steep 50% tariff. President Trump doubled duties earlier this month, punishing India for buying Russian oil—a move New Delhi calls “unfair and unreasonable.” Pharma, electronics, and key metals are exempt, but most exports will be hit. PM Modi, striking a defiant note, urged Indians to go “swadeshi” while officials brace exporters for a slowdown. US Pushes ‘Gold Card' Visa Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the Trump administration is set to overhaul the H1-B and green card system. The proposed “Gold Card” would give residency to foreigners investing $5 million. Officials claim 250,000 people are already interested, potentially generating $1.25 trillion. H1-B visas, meanwhile, could shift from a lottery to a wage-based system, prioritising higher-paying jobs—tough news for Indian tech workers. Modi to Attend SCO in China PM Modi will travel to Tianjin next week for the SCO summit—his first China visit in seven years. Alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, leaders from across Asia will attend what Beijing hopes is a show of Global South unity. Analysts say Modi may use the moment to reset ties with China after the 2020 border clashes, while Xi will showcase a “post-American-led world.” US-Russia Explore Energy Deals Even as India is punished for trading with Russia, Washington may be cutting its own deals with Moscow. Reports suggest talks are on to let Exxon Mobil re-enter Russia's Sakhalin-1 project, allow sales of US equipment for LNG projects, and even buy nuclear icebreakers from Russia. The timing raises eyebrows: Trump penalises India for Russian oil but explores energy ties with Putin himself. HAL Orders 113 Jet Engines HAL is set to sign a $1 billion deal with GE Aerospace for 113 GE-404 engines to power nearly 200 LCA Mk-1A fighters. These jets will replace India's retiring MiG-21s. Delivery delays, however, have raised doubts within the Air Force. HAL is also negotiating joint production of GE-414 engines for the upcoming LCA Mk-2, a deal with 80% tech transfer—crucial to India's defence self-reliance push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thuế quan và các đòn hù dọa phải chăng đang trở thành những công cụ chính trong chính sách đối ngoại của Hoa Kỳ và hiệu quả đến đâu ? Dấu ấn tám tháng đầu nhiệm kỳ hai của tổng thống Donald Trump là những thông báo về mức thuế hải quan, là những tuyên bố Washington đạt được thỏa thuận về khoáng sản quan trọng với một số quốc gia, là hình ảnh nhiều lãnh đạo trên thế giới hối hả cam kết mua thêm hàng và đầu tư thêm cả trăm tỷ đô la vào Mỹ. Căn cứ vào những thông báo chính thức của Nhà Trắng, nếu không có thay đổi giờ chót, kể từ ngày 27/08/2025 một số mặt hàng của Ấn Độ xuất khẩu sang Hoa Kỳ sẽ bị đánh thuế đến 50 %. Ấn Độ bị « phạt » vì vẫn mua vũ khí của Nga và phớt lờ lệnh trừng phạt quốc tế vẫn nhập khẩu dầu hỏa của Nga. Gây áp lực với Ấn Độ, có là thượng sách ? Trung Quốc cũng mua dầu của Nga nhưng tổng thống Trump « không vội » trừng phạt Bắc Kinh. Vào lúc bị Hoa Kỳ o ép, New Delhi và Bắc Kinh sưởi ấm quan hệ : Cuối tháng này, thủ tướng Narendra Modi sẽ đến Thiên Tân, dự thượng đỉnh Tổ Chức Hợp Tác Thượng Hải. Mức thuế 50 % Mỹ đòi nhắm vào một số mặt hàng của Ấn Độ ít có khả năng « ly gián » New Delhi với Matxcơva : Ấn Độ là nguồn nhập khẩu dầu hỏa lớn thứ ba trên thế giới mà 37 % tiêu thụ nội địa tại quốc gia Nam Á này là dầu của Nga. Trên thị trường vũ khí Nga là đối tác quan trọng nhất của Ấn Độ, chiếm 36 % thị phần trong giai đoạn 2000-2024. Cùng lúc quan hệ giữa New Delhi và Washington đã xấu đi nhanh chóng từ tháng 4/2025 vì các biện pháp thuế quan thì Mỹ sưởi ấm quan hệ với Pakistan, một đối thủ truyền thống của New Delhi. Nhìn từ Úc, trung tâm nghiên cứu Lowy Institute không khỏi lo ngại là các đòn hù dọa và thuế quan của chính quyền Trump làm suy yếu liên minh Đối Thoại Tứ Giác An Ninh còn được gọi là Bộ Tứ QUAD gồm Mỹ, Nhật Bản, Úc và Ấn Độ : QUAD là một cột trụ của Hoa Kỳ để làm đối trọng với Trung Quốc trong chiến lược Châu Á-Thái Bình Dương. Hù dọa Trung Quốc : Phản tác dụng Với Trung Quốc, trong tám tháng qua tổng thống Trump gần như hàng ngày đều nhắc đến nền kinh tế số 2 toàn cầu, kể cả khi ông tiếp các lãnh đạo quốc tế như trong cuộc họp với tổng thống Hàn Quốc hôm 25/08/2025. Đàm phán thuế quan giữa Washington và Bắc Kinh đang tiếp diễn và Mỹ đã liên tục triển hạn cho Trung Quốc có thêm thời gian để điều đình về thương mại. Đáng chú ý hơn là với đối thủ này, các đòn hù dọa có phần phản tác dụng. Mỹ áp thuế Trung Quốc thì Bắc Kinh đáp trả bằng đất hiếm. Về công nghệ, Trung Quốc cũng không để bị lất lướt. Nhà Trắng gần đây đã đồng ý cho tập đoàn Nvidia cung cấp thiết bị điện tử « cao cấp », bọ H20 cho các đối tác tại Hoa Lục. Nội các Trump không che giấu là trên thương vụ này, 15 % doanh thu của Nvidia sẽ thuộc về nhà nước. Nhưng Bắc Kinh đã dội một gáo nước lạnh vào tham vọng đó khi cho mở điều tra, vì nghi ngờ « H20 không an toàn » đồng thời kêu gọi các tập đoàn Trung Quốc như như ByteDance, Alibaba, Tencent rất ưa chuộng loại bộ xử lý đồ họa này của Nvidia tránh dùng « hàng ngoại ». Hệ quả kèm theo là tập đoàn Mỹ, Nvidia, hôm 25/08/2025 tạm ngừng sản xuất H20 để dành cho các khách hàng Trung Quốc. Nhật-Hàn và Châu Âu những thắng lợi lớn của Mỹ Bên cạnh hai hồ sơ gai góc là Ấn Độ và Trung Quốc vừa nêu, trong cuộc chiến « thuế đối ứng », chính quyền Trump đã dễ dàng áp đảo các đối thủ : Anh Quốc là một trong số những bên hiếm hoi nhanh chóng được « ưu đãi », với mức thuể chỉ là 10 %. Ngay cả những « đồng minh chiến lược truyền thống » của Washington như Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, Nhật Bản hay Hàn Quốc đều phải chịu mức thuế đến 15 %. Philippines kém may mắn hơn vì hàng xuất khẩu sang Mỹ sẽ bị đánh thuế 19 %. Để đối lấy mức thuế đối ứng 15 % Nhật Bản, Hàn Quốc và nhất là Liên Âu đều áp dụng một công thức : cam kết mua thêm thật nhiều hàng của Mỹ để thu hẹp xuất siêu với Hoa Kỳ, hứa hẹn đầu tư hàng trăm tỷ đô la vào Mỹ trong tương lai. Chủ tịch Ủy Ban Châu Âu, Ursula Von der Leyen đang bị công kích gay gắt vì đã nhượng bộ Donald Trump quá nhiều khi hứa hẹn mua thêm hơn 700 tỷ đô la năng lượng của Mỹ trong 3 năm sắp tới, kèm theo đó là hàng loạt các dự án « rót » thêm đến gần 600 tỷ đô la đầu tư. Tổng thống Hàn Quốc Lee Jae Myung, lần đầu tiên đến Nhà Trắng đã mang theo cam kết đầu tư 150 tỷ đô la vào Mỹ với hy vọng ông Trump nhẹ tay khi đánh thuế hàng Made In Korea. Trước mắt Nhà Trắng duy trì mức thuế 15 % với Hàn Quốc. Đồng tiền đi trước là đồng tiền khôn Tuần trước, họp với tổng thống Ukraina và nhiều lãnh đạo châu Âu, tổng thống Mỹ đã khoe ông giải quyết được 6 - thậm chí là 7, cuộc xung đột trên thế giới mà không cần có một lệnh ngừng bắn làm tiền đề. Gần đây nhất là giao tranh ở biên giới Cam Bốt-Thái Lan. Điều ông Trump không nói ra hôm đó, là các cuộc xung đột tổng thống Hoa Kỳ muốn nói đến vẫn còn âm ỉ. Đồng thời bản hòa ước giữa Armenia và Azerbaidjan bao gồm một điều khoản liên quan đến dự án thành lập một « hành lang vì hòa bình và thịnh vượng quốc tế mang tên Trump : The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) ». Để vãn hồi hòa bình cho hai nước châu Phi là Rwanda và Cộng Hòa Dân Chủ Congo (hiêp kịnh ký ngày 27/06/2025) thì cả hai quốc gia này cùng cam kết sẽ mở cửa cho các tập đoàn Mỹ vào khai thác tài nguyên. Tương tự như vậy để nhanh chóng vãn hồi hòa bình ở biên giới Cam Bốt-Thái Lan, tổng thống Trump đã mang thuế quan ra để dụ và dọa hai quốc gia Đông Nam Á này. Kết quả là thủ tướng Hun Manet ca ngợi công lao của ông Trump hết lời và vội vàng đề nghị trao Nobel Bình cho nguyên thủ Mỹ. Riêng với Ukraina, trở lại Nhà Trắng tổng thống Volodymyr Zelenski đưa ra cam kết mua 100 tỷ đô la vũ khí và thiết bị quân sự của Hoa Kỳ. Báo tài chính Anh, Financial Times nhận định : Hợp đồng 100 tỷ đô la để đổi lấy bảo hiểm an ninh của Mỹ. Trong cuộc hội đàm qua cầu truyền hình hai ngày sau các cuộc họp tại Washington, phó giám đốc Đài Quan Sát Pháp-Nga, Igor Delanoe cho rằng, tổng thống Zelensky và các nước đồng minh yểm trợ ông đã hiểu rằng với tổng thống Donald Trump những, đồng tiền đi trước là đồng tiền khôn : Igor Delanoe : « Hai sự kiện ở Alaska cũng như tại Washington, thực ra là một cuộc đọ sức về mặt chiến lược giữa một bên là Ukraina cũng các đồng minh châu Âu và bên kia là nước Nga của ông Putin để tranh thủ lôi kéo Donald Trump về phía mình. Sau hai hiệp đấu đầu tiên đó, tạm thời Nga là bên thắng cuộc. Chúng ta thấy tổng thống Hoa Kỳ giữ nguyên lập trường là không cần một lệnh ngừng bắn, làm tiền đề cho các đàm phán vãn hồi hòa bình. Châu Âu nhắc lại đòi hỏi có lệnh ngừng bắn, nhưng Trump đã xua tan tất cả khi khẳng định là ông đã giải quyết 6 cuộc xung đột mà không cần có lệnh ngừng bắn. Một điểm quan trọng khác, thượng đỉnh Alaska và các cuộc họp ở Washington diễn ra trong hai bối cảnh hoàn toàn khác : tại Alaska, Nga và Mỹ là hai cường quốc, ngang hàng đối thoại với nhau. Trái lại ở Washington, Ukraina và châu Âu trong thế đi năn nỉ. Tổng thống Zelensky mang 100 tỷ đô la -tiền của châu Âu ra "làm đầu câu chuyện" trước khi đàm phán với Trump. (…) Sau các cuộc họp ở Washington vừa qua, ngược thời gian, trở lại với thượng đỉnh của Liên Minh Bắc Đại Tây Dương ở Hà Lan, rồi cuộc họp giữa chủ tịch Ủy Ban Châu Âu, Ursula von der Leyen với nguyên thủ Mỹ ở Scotland hồi tháng 7 và lần này tại thủ đô Washington thì mỗi lần, châu Âu đều phải chi ra rất nhiều tiền : tại Hà Lan các thành viên cam kết tăng chi tiêu quân sự, mà chủ yếu là để mua vũ khí của Hoa Kỳ. Tại Scotland, để chỉ bị đánh thuế hải quan 15 %, bà Ursula von der Leyen cam kết mua hàng trăm tỷ đô la năng lượng của Mỹ và đầu tư không biết bao nhiêu vào Mỹ trong những năm sắp tới. Giờ đây châu Âu lại đưa thêm 100 tỷ đô la cho Ukraina mua vũ khí, thiết bị quân sự của Hoa Kỳ. Mấy trăm tỷ đô la trong vài ba tháng. Châu Âu đặt lên mặt bàn một số tiền rất lớn. Trump thì chủ trương ép cho bằng được để có thêm đồng nào tối đồng nấy mỗi lần ông họp với các nước châu Âu ». Hù dọa, vô ích với Nga Theo quan điểm của Arnaud Dubien giám đốc Đài Quan Sát Pháp-Nga, với Matxcơva, tổng thống Mỹ tuy có hù dọa nhưng « chẳng ăn thua ». Arnaud Dubien : « Tại Alaska, Mỹ không ban hành thêm các lệnh trừng phạt mới nhắm vào kinh tế Nga. Ngoại trưởng Rubio đã xác nhận điểm này. Điều đó phản ánh tâm trạng của chính quyền Trump vào thời điểm hiện tại. Bên cạnh đó thì cũng đã không có những thông báo, không có tín hiệu nào về việc Nga -Mỹ nối lại hợp tác về kinh tế, cũng như trong một số lĩnh vực cụ thể như công nghệ hàng không, các hoạt động thăm dò ở Bắc Cực... Nối lại hợp tác song phương là một lằn ranh đỏ mà chính quyền Trump đã không vượt qua. Ít ra là cho đến hiện tại, Mỹ chủ trương chỉ mở rộng đối thoại với Nga trên những lĩnh vực khác nếu như đạt được một số tiến triển trên hồ sơ Ukraina. Về phía Matxcơva, Nga đã loan báo cho phép tập đoàn dầu khí ExxonMobil tham gia trở lại dự án Sakhalin 1 để cùng thăm dò và khai thác dầu ở ngoài khơi. Dù vậy các dự án hợp tác hiện vẫn bị đóng băng. Một điểm khác nữa là vấn đề giới hạn vũ khí hạt nhân, một chủ đề mà Donald Trump từng nhắc tới khi ông trên đường từ Washington đến Alaska, nhưng về mặt chính thức, không thấy đôi bên đả động đến hồ sơ nay (…) Alaska là một thượng đỉnh quan trọng theo truyền thống các cuộc họp thượng đỉnh giữa Hoa Kỳ với Liên Xô rồi với Nga. Vladimir Putin và Donald Trump phô trương một thái độ gần gũi. Tuy nhiên không có bất kỳ một thỏa thuận nào được đưa ra cuộc họp và cũng không thể chờ đợi có những kết quả từ một cuộc gặp ngắn ngủi đó. Theo quan điểm cá nhân, phía Nga đã đưa ra một lập trường cứng rắn hơn. Còn về phía Hoa Kỳ thì tổng thống Trump muốn nhanh chóng thúc đẩy hồ sơ Ukraina. Chính sự nóng ruột này dẫn đến việc rất có thể là Washington ngả theo quan điểm của Vladimir Putin, kể cả trong trường hợp là điều đó có bất lợi cho Ukraina đi chăng nữa ».
In this episode of The Hydrogen Podcast, we trace a global shift in hydrogen strategy—one that goes beyond net-zero headlines and dives into the new security, jobs, and supply chain realities shaping the sector.
Bill Benjamin | Entrepreneur Institute for Health and Human Potential Bill Benjamin is a top Emotional Intelligence keynote speaker and a thought leader on the subjects of leadership and peak performance. He is a regular contributor to CEO magazine, Training Magazine as well as other leadership publications.Bill has an authentic approach that resonates with the audience and especially with those that might be typically resistant to the important relationship between ‘soft-skills' and exceptional leadership. A natural storyteller, he balances anecdotes with science and research to engage all types of participants. When he is not speaking, Bill spends time working with senior leaders and their teams at Fortune 500 companies helping them overcome the barriers that often hold them back from reaching their full potential.Some of Bill's engagements include Fortune 1000 and strategic clients such as ExxonMobil, United Airlines, Home Depot, Procter & Gamble and Northwestern Mutual.As a math and computer science guy, Bill discovered the power of managing emotions while he was working in the technology industry. Bill is very honest and vulnerable when it comes to the struggles he had early in his career as a leader. He was so impressed by the Institute for Health and Human Potential [IHHP]'s brain science-based approach to Emotional Intelligence, and even more so by its practical applications, that he became a partner in the company. Now that's commitment!
We were honored this week to welcome Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Jack Balagia for a Special Edition COBT. Senator Hutchison is a Founding Member of the KBH Energy Center at the University of Texas, with a distinguished career spanning both public and private sectors, from bank executive to U.S. Senator to most recently U.S. Ambassador to NATO. Jack served as Vice President and General Counsel of ExxonMobil for nearly two decades before joining the University of Texas School of Law faculty. He was appointed as Executive Director of the KBH Energy Center in 2024. We were thrilled to visit with Senator Hutchison and Jack about the KBH Energy Center's upcoming Symposium in September and also hear their unique perspectives ahead of Friday's significant meeting between President Trump and President Putin. This year's KBH Energy Center Symposium will focus on the future of energy innovation, investment, and security (agenda details linked here). Taking place Friday, September 12 in Austin, the program will cover global energy outlooks, the growing role of nuclear and AI, energy's ties to national security, data infrastructure demands, capital markets, and media coverage. In our conversation, we explore the geopolitical backdrop of the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, the hope for a Ukraine ceasefire, and the implications for future negotiations involving President Zelensky and the EU. We discuss shifts in President Trump's stance on Putin since the start of his second term, as well as the Symposium's keynote from ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods, the event's audience profile and impact, and other notable speakers including Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Rob Kaplan and investor Jim Breyer. We touch on the uniqueness of the Energy Studies Minor Program at the University of Texas (details linked here), the Center's collaboration with more than 30 energy-affiliated organizations on campus, NATO unity under Trump, changing European attitudes on defense burden-sharing with the U.S., and European relief at U.S. military action to deter Iran nuclear weapon capability. Senator Hutchison shares her perspective on how Putin may have overplayed his hand by not striking an early deal with Trump, the potential for stronger measures against Russia, prospects for negotiation, potential outcomes from the Alaska meeting, the symbolism of its location, and more. As you'll hear, the Symposium is nearing capacity but there is still room to attend. Registration details can be found linked here. We are excited about this year's gathering and greatly appreciate Senator Hutchison and Jack for joining us. To start the show, Mike Bradley noted that bond and equity markets were focused on the July PPI report, hoping it would match Tuesday's in-line CPI print and reinforce expectations for an interest rate cut at the September 17th FOMC Meeting. Markets were looking for a PPI print of 0.2%, but instead it came in at 0.9%, the highest monthly reading since July 2022, which pushed the ten-year bond yield up by 5bps (~4.28%). This PPI increase was the first sign since tariffs were implemented that companies were passing through tariff increases and this large PPI print temporarily reduced the odds for a September interest rate cut (especially a 50bp cut) and also looks to have created a short-term headwind for equity markets. On the crude oil market front, WTI price has been drifting lower for the past two weeks, mostly due to global oil supply surplus concerns, which were reinforced this week by bearish 2026 oil macro r
In Theaters August 29, 2025Jeremy Avery is vying for a college golf scholarship awarded to the winner of the State Championship, buthis preparation and game are affected by family pressures related to his mother's recovery from cancer andhaving to take care of his younger autisticbrother Ethan. These challenges, along with the burden ofcarrying his team to State against an opponent who will do anything to win, force Jeremy to reconsider hispriorities and see his brother's savant-like gifts, which if embraced can create an unstoppable pair. On thebrink of his greatest victory, Jeremy is forced to make a life-altering decision between finally realizing hisown personal dreams or standing by his brother Frank Sanza Frank Sanza, Writer / Director The Short Game is Frank Sanza's feature film directorial debut reflecting his own personal journey as a former high school golfer and the father of an autistic son. The theme of overcoming challenges through faith and determination embodies Frank's success in overcoming his battle with Parkinson's Disease. A former college athlete, Frank's career started as an award-winning San Francisco Bay area actor, providing him with exceptional insight into working with and directing actors to illicit impactful and realistic performances. This background also gives Frank a wealth of knowledge related to on-set procedures and how to work efficiently in all aspects of production. Frank is the writer and director of the acclaimed short film Home which is still impacting lives today across generations for its bold depiction of one unlikely man's love for the unlovely. He has directed numerous regional musical theater productions in California, Minnesota, and Texas. He graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, with a degree in music conducting and through the years has directed many pitorchestras.Frank has retired from Slingshot17 Productions, a full-service production company based in North Texas where he was the lead producer and director on a myriad of entertainment projects. Slingshot17 has produced commercials and various video and film content for such clients as, the Emmy Awards, General Electric, ExxonMobil, Fossil, and Navy Seals, to name a few and has been one of the most sought-after production houses in the area. David Parks David Parks is recognized as one of today's most versatile and experienced TV and film producer/directors.With 30+ years that cross over between feature films, TV, Documentary, live events, and digital media, hisprojects have garnered numerous awards andset viewing records.After working on numerous well-known Hollywood movies, David was Producer and Director ofPhotography of the hit indie filmThe Sky is Fallingstarring Teri Garr, Dedee Pfeifer, Howard Hesseman,Sean Astin, Octavia Spencer, Eric Close and Chris Elliott. The film premiered to rave reviews at theprestigious SXSW Film Festival. David was also the initial producer during the development phase of theAcademy Award winning Aaron Schneider short filmTwo Soldiers. He also produced and wrote theawardwinning National Geographic documentary,Death on the Mountain: Women of K2,andwasProducer/Director of the hit Fox TV seriesMurder in Small Town X.Among David's other Producer, EP, and Director major production credits are: 2014-2021Daytime EmmyAwards,Sports Emmy Awards,News & Documentary Emmy Awards; 2013, 2015-2018Tournament ofRoses Parade; 2009-2011NHL Winter Classic,NHL Awards;YouTube Comedy Week;Nashville Star,Extreme Makeover Home Edition;Criss Angel Mindfreak; and many others.David has also produced live concert events and their broadcast includingLive Earth: The Concerts for aClimate in Crisis, the largest entertainment broadcast in history; the Paul McCartney/Ringo Star headlinedChange Begins Withinbenefit concert; and numbers A-List artist concerts for AOL Music Live!.In Sports, besides his work at the NHL, David served as head of production helping launch the digital sportsnetwork 120 Sports/Stadium. He has worked with almost all major sports leagues including the NBA, NHL,NFL, and MLB, and started his career at NBCSports.Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, David is a graduate of Syracuse University and holds a Masterof Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. He is a former D1 soccer player and has represented the USA in soccer internationally. He remains a competitive athlete insoccer, running, and cycling.David is a member of the DGA, PGA, NATAS and the Television Academy, as well as a past MasterInstructor for YoungArts. He is the owner of the multi-focused creative production company Viewfinder. Asa frequent guest lecturer at various universities and colleges he enjoys “giving back” to support the nextgeneration of filmmakers. He currently splits his time between LA and Chicago where he lives with his wife,TV/Film Writer/Director Florrie Laurence Parks, and their son and daughterFILM FESTIVAL AWARDS &SELECTIONSPaladino d'Oro Sport Film Festival–BEST PRODUCTIONFilm Fest International: Edinburgh–BEST PICTUREGarden State Film Festival–BEST FAMILY FEATUREReedy Reels–BEST PICTUREMyrtle Beach International Film Festival–BEST FEATURE; BEST OVERALL FILM; BEST DIRECTORWorldFest–Houston International Film Festival–BEST FEATURE INSPIRATIONAL; BEST RISINGACTOR: BEN KRIEGERFacebookInstagramTrailer
An electrical engineer turned Power Point comedian that became The Comedy Grand Champion on Star Search, made appearances on The Tonight Show, HBO, Comedy Central and America's Got Talent. Don's show is packed with graphs & charts, to shine the light on the funny side of the world that has been sitting right in front of you – you are just too busy working to notice. Don graduated from Stanford University with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and went on to working at AT&T Bell Labs where he was part of the team that designed the world's first 32-bit microprocessor. He then moved to Silicon Valley where he helped launch the start-up company, VLSI Technology. Then after 15 years in the tech world, Don quit his job to become a comedian. That year he won $100,000 as the Comedy Grand Champion on Star Search. These days, Don spends most of his time writing and performing custom corporate comedy for companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Ford Motors, and Exxon/Mobil. Don has performed more than 800 corporate shows in the last 20 years and was named the #1 Corporate Comedian by the CBS Business Network.
President Trump gaat achter de chip- en semiconductorsector aan. Er komt een tarief van 100 procent, tenzij bedrijven (een deel van) hun productie naar de VS verplaatsen. Een flink dreigement, maar het slaat behoorlijk dood. Aandelen van chipbedrijven van over de hele wereld dalen niet, maar stijgen juist.Deze aflevering kijken we waarom aandeelhouders van ASML, Besi, ASMI en al die andere chippers lak hebben aan Trumps dreigende woorden. Nemen ze hem minder serieus?Serieus zijn wél de heffingen die hij oplegt aan andere landen. Die gaan vandaag in. Een tarief van 19 procent voor Britse producten, tot 50 procent voor spullen uit India. Veel is niet uitgewerkt en er is onduidelijkheid voor ondernemers en overheden. We proberen deze aflevering te kijken hoe het voor jou als belegger uitpakt. Hebben we het ook over een opmerkelijke oproep van Trump (hij had het druk ja). Hij eist per direct het ontslag van de ceo van Intel. Volgens Trump heult de ceo samen met de Chinezen.Verder hebben we het over de crisissituatie in Zwitserland. De president vloog naar Washington, maar tevergeefs. Ze moeten alsnog een torenhoog tarief betalen. Dat is een probleem, want het kost maar liefst een procent van hun BBP.Dit kan je verder verwachten: Sony verhoogt de winstverwachting voor dit jaar. Analisten zijn ook al positief over volgend jaar Aandeel Eli Lilly beleeft een horrordag (ondanks dat ze omzet- en winstverwachting opkrikken) SBM Offshore verhoogt de verwachtingen ook, maar aandeel wordt ook gedumpt AirBNB denkt dat mensen minder op vakantie gaan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Een gevarieerde beursdag, zo kan je hem wel het best omschrijven. Het ging over een vette bek, medicatie, software en over olie. Om te beginnen met oliemaatschappij BP. Dat kwam met goede kwartaalcijfers, die beleggers totaal niet zagen aankomen. Nu alle grote olie- en gasreuzen met cijfers zijn gekomen, maken we de balans op. Wat is het beste aandeel dat je kan hebben? Is dat nu toch BP of moet je gaan voor Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron, TotalEnergies of Saudi-Aramco?Die andere hoogvlieger is Pfizer. De farmaceut verrast niet alleen met de kwartaalcijfers, dat doet het óók met de outlook. Het verhoogt de winstverwachting. Ondanks de torenhoge importheffingen van Trump en zijn dreigement om de prijzen van farmaceuten aan te pakken.Die vette bek gaat over Yum Brands, de eigenaar van onder meer KFC en de Pizza Hut. Dat heeft het pijnlijk genoeg heel lastig op de thuismarkt. Al kwartalen op rij draaien ze in de VS slecht.Ook vertellen we je alles over Palantir. Dat aandeel deed het al waanzinnig goed, maar blijft maar stijgen. Reden zijn de goede cijfers. We onderzoeken waarom dit bedrijf (dat onder meer de FBI als klant heeft) zo'n beurslieveling is. Verder in deze aflevering: De Zwitsers vliegen naar Trump om te onderhandelen over de tarieven Trump ziet Scott Bessent afhaken: hij wil geen Fed-baas worden TSMC heeft een lek: er zijn bedrijfsgeheimen gestolen Aandeelhouders van NovoNordisk slepen bedrijf voor de rechter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, author and professor Graham Taylor sits down with Cole Smead to discuss his book, “Imperial Standard: Imperial Oil, Exxon, and the Canadian Oil Industry from 1880.” Their conversation takes an in-depth look at the history of Canada's Imperial Oil and its complex relationship with Exxon Mobil. Additionally, Cole and Graham discuss their expectations for the future of Imperial Oil, including if they foresee a time when the company is no longer controlled or majority owned by Exxon, and more!
The scale of our climate challenge is staggering: humans have pumped 1.6 trillion tonnes of carbon dioxide into the air and oceans since 1750, and we're adding another 40 billion tonnes every year. Even with dramatic emissions reductions, we're still on track to blow past 1.5 degrees of warming, the Paris Accord target first breached in 2024. Tune in to a conversation with Dr. Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist at Carbon Direct. This carbon management company partners with Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, and American Express to transform net-zero commitments into science-backed action plans. After a career that began as a researcher at ExxonMobil and included service at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Columbia University's energy policy center, and running advanced energy programs in the Obama administration's Department of Energy, Julio brings unique expertise to the intersection of massive climate challenges and current technological capabilities. As companies work toward 2030 and 2050 carbon goals, the question isn't whether we'll need massive carbon removal—it's whether we can deploy it fast enough and fairly enough to matter. The recent $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal awards highlighted the diversity of approaches being pursued, with natural solutions like enhanced rock weathering using basalt and azomite soil, and biochar applications to farmland dominating the winners. But how do these technologies stack up against the hype? Friedmann provides a realistic assessment of where Direct Air Capture, ocean alkalinity enhancement, and other carbon removal approaches stand today. Carbon Direct's team of 70+ scientists changes the conversation with corporate clients about their carbon strategies, providing the scientific firepower to offer hard feedback about what's needed to preserve the markets, supply chains, and revenue streams companies depend on. You can learn more about Carbon Direct's work and explore their library of climatetech reports at https://www.carbon-direct.com/
The Commander In Chief's Trophy 2nd Edition: Desert Storm The Beginning of the Air Assault by Paul H. D'AnnaIn 1959, Paul D'Anna read about West Point cadets attempting to make off with the Naval Academy's mascot Bill the Goat. Since then, he has followed other similar accounts and was inspired to blend them all together in a book. For, while America's different military academies are rightly prestigious and highly disciplined institutions, students there still have a campus life. They have sports rivalries and a sense of youthful camaraderie like any other school in the country. Against this backdrop, there are still plenty of intriguing and humorous stories to tell.Paul is a happy and content retiree who has had quite an extensive career in technology. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from LSU, which landed him jobs at IBM, Shell Oil, and Exxon Mobil. Today, he spends his days gardening and writing down interesting tales for publishing. Aside from technology, he is also fascinated by the going-ons in the U.S. military, such as contemporary events like Operation Desert Storm as well as the less-talked-about life among students at the country's various (and prestigious) military academies.https://www.readersmagnet.com/ product/the-commander-in- chiefs-trophy-2nd-addition- paperback/https://www.pauldannabooks. com/http://www. bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/ twia/5825phdr.mp3
Are we stabilising NZ’s energy supply? We sit down with Rob Buchanan, CEO, to explore Channel Infrastructure’s transformation from a refinery to a critical import terminal. Major clients include BP and ExxonMobil, with over 300 million litres of fuel at their Marsden Point site. How does Rob plan to improve New Zealand's fuel security? What’s his take on energy demands from emerging tech like AI? Is biofuel the next big thing? Hear about plans to develop Channel Infrastructure's land and pipeline assets into a new ‘energy precinct’, potentially bringing 20,000 jobs to Northland during its build phase. Plus, how Rob plans to keep delivering dividends to shareholders while pursuing big growth projects. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TraditionalGlass Lewis, ISS sue Texas over law restricting use of ESG in proxy-voting advice Italian court allows climate lawsuit against energy giant to proceedItaly's highest court has given the green light to a lawsuit against the oil giant Eni for its role in warming the planet, rejecting the company's motion to dismiss the case. The environmental groups Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon, along with 12 Italian citizens filed suit in 2023 against the state-controlled oil producer for “past and potential future damages resulting from its contribution to climate change.”Honolulu's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies leads climate change legal fightHonolulu's lawsuit is further along than similar litigation across the country. A hearing on Tuesday will indicate how these fights play out in court. In 2020, Hawaii's capital city sued major oil companies, including ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron, arguing they knew for nearly half a century that fossil fuel products create greenhouse gas pollution that warms the planet and changes the climate. The companies have also profited from the consumption of oil, coal and natural gas while deceiving the public about the role of their products in causing a global climate crisis, the lawsuit says.Rhode Island is the first state to provide menopause accommodations at workCiting New Rules, Meta Says It Will End Political Ads in E.U.Beginning in October, the company will stop ads related to political, electoral or social issues, it said in a release, citing a forthcoming E.U. regulation around the transparency of political advertisingThe Country Where 76% of Cars Sold Are ElectricNepal; 20% worldwide 20%; Norway 92%; US 10%Speed RoundIs this good because a headline not affiliated with Free Float is saying it out loud?: Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made 6,666 times more than the median employee at his coffee chain last yearSub-score: Is this also good because they actually named the CEO in the headline?Is this good because a CEO is connecting consumer prices to Trump's tariffs?: Procter & Gamble CEO says Trump tariffs are causing the company to hike prices on shoppers Is this good because a CEO is saying something about AI that is not corporate gobbledygook?: Bluesky's CEO warns you shouldn't 'fully outsource your thinking' to AIIs this good because JD Vance agrees with me?: JD Vance calls out Big Tech for firing Americans while hiring cheap foreign H-1B visa replacementsIs this good because Hooters is gross?: Hulk Hogan's death could be bad news for Hooters Is this good for Free Float Media?: Young people aren't anti-capitalist. They're just sick of corporate hypocrisy
In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Philipp Vetter über einen Rückschlag für Europas Rüstungsbranche, Berlusconi-Begehrlichkeiten bei ProSiebenSat.1 und einen Jahrhundert-Auftrag für Samsung. Außerdem geht es um Porsche AG, Volkswagen, Renk, Hensoldt, Rheinmetall, Thales, Saab, Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense ETF (WKN: ETF264), Infineon, Aixtron, Media for Europe, Eckert & Ziegler, Warner Bros. Discovery, AMD, Applied Materials, NXP Semiconductor, Marvell, Cadence Design Systems, Ether, Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, Chevron und ExxonMobil. Wir freuen uns über Feedback an aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
I've spent the last 10 years working as a data analyst, data scientist, and data engineer for some pretty cool companies like ExxonMobil, MIT, the Utah Jazz, and others. And the last 4, I've spent them teaching others how to land their first data job. My students now work at Apple, Amazon, Rivian, Tesla, and other cool companies.Let me share the 13 things I wish I knew when I was getting started.
Industrial Talk is talking to Tacoma Zach, Co-Founder and CEO at MentorAPM about "Functionally unite end-to-end asset lifecycle management". Scott Mackenzie interviews Tacoma Zach Mentor about Mentor APM, a comprehensive asset management solution. Tacoma shares his background in chemical engineering and asset management, highlighting his experience with Veolia and ExxonMobil. Mentor APM offers a 29-day implementation process, leveraging pre-loaded asset libraries and failure modes. The platform integrates with existing ERP systems and uses AI for rapid, accurate asset assessments. Tacoma emphasizes the importance of proactive asset management, prioritization, and the human component in change management. Mentor APM aims to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and improve operational stability. Action Items [ ] Reach out to Tacoma Zach at mentor APM to learn more about the solution. [ ] Connect with Tacoma Zach on LinkedIn. Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing the importance of celebrating industrial heroes. Scott introduces Tacoma Scott encourages listeners to dive into the industry, emphasizing the need for education, collaboration, and innovation. Scott announces the launch of the Industrial News Network (INN) to keep up with the fast-moving industry and connect people with the right information. Tacoma Zack Mentor's Background and Journey Tacoma Zach Mentor shares his background, starting as a graduate chemical engineer from the University of Toronto. Tacoma discusses his career in contract operations, eventually leading to Veolia, and his transition into asset management. He explains the founding of his engineering company in 2005 and his involvement with Herbalytics, a spin-out from Veolia focused on risk and criticality analysis. Tacoma describes the development of Mentor APM in 2017, aiming to unify various asset management functionalities into one comprehensive solution. Mentor APM's Unique Value Proposition Scott and Tacoma discuss the crowded market of asset management platforms and what sets Mentor APM apart. Tacoma explains the origins of the name "Mentor," derived from the best practices and experiences from Veolia and other companies. He highlights the importance of automation and pre-loading data to reduce rework and manual processes. Tacoma emphasizes the need for a unified solution that integrates various aspects of asset management, from failure modes to prioritization. Implementation and Adoption of Mentor APM Scott inquires about the implementation process and timeline for Mentor APM. Tacoma explains that Mentor APM can be implemented in as little as 29 days, thanks to pre-loaded asset libraries and failure modes. He discusses the importance of prioritization and the ability to quickly assess and manage critical assets. Tacoma highlights the flexibility of Mentor APM to adapt to different customer needs and the importance of change management in the adoption process. Integration with Existing Systems and AI Advancements Scott asks about the integration of Mentor APM with existing ERP systems. Tacoma explains that Mentor APM has published APIs to seamlessly integrate with various systems, including ERP solutions. He introduces Mentor Lens, a tool that allows for...
In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Nando Sommerfeldt und Holger Zschäpitz über die Vergeltungs-Liste der EU, einen Öl-Deal mit Index-Folgen und das nächste Krypto-IPO. Außerdem geht es um Chevron, ExxonMobil, Hess, Block, MSCI, Enphase Energy, Frosta, Eurokia, CeWe, KSB, Cancom, Uzin Utz. Wir freuen uns über Feedback an aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
Is your daily grind actually just grinding you down? Jessica Wynn exposes coffee addiction's brilliant masquerade as self-care on this Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1185On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Coffee is basically "PG-13 cocaine" — the world's most socially acceptable drug addiction. It doesn't give you energy; it just gaslights your brain into ignoring how exhausted you really are.Your morning cup requires 36 gallons of water to produce and contributes to massive deforestation. Coffee is "the ExxonMobil of beverages" — environmentally brutal at industrial scale.The coffee industry exploits workers through child labor and modern slavery, even at major brands like Starbucks and Nespresso. Your $6 latte has some dark supply chain secrets.Health effects are a mixed bag — potential liver benefits vs. stomach lining damage, anxiety spikes, and sleep disruption. Corporate-funded research makes the science murky at best.Take control: Research your coffee brands, ask baristas about bean sourcing, support certified ethical suppliers, or try the radical alternative — eat an apple and take a nap instead!Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram and Threads, and subscribe to her newsletter: Between the Lines!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Shopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordanSimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanSaily: 15% off: saily.com/jordanharbingerHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ExxonMobil, the world's biggest independent energy company, lost its bid to block its rival Chevron from acquiring Hess, an oil firm
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In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup,Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss the surge in Russian crude prices ahead of new U.S. sanctions, highlighting the U.S. strategy on Russia and AI's growing influence on grid reliability. They also cover Trump's upcoming speech on AI and energy policy, the implications of U.S. tariffs, and Russia's crude exports. The conversation touches on the potential impact of global oil consumption trends, the challenge of "peak oil," and the latest developments in the energy sector, including ExxonMobil borrowing crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve due to quality issues.Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro00:15 - Trump to Outline AI Priorities in Speech Next Week: Implications for Energy and Grid Reliability03:50 - Trump's “Major Statement” On Russia Is A Clumsy Attempt To Thread The Needle06:43 - Russia Crude Shipments Gain Ahead of Trump's Sanctions Threat07:37 - Peak Oil Not on the Horizon, as Global Oil Consumption Reaches an All-Time High12:46 - Market Updates14:56 - ExxonMobil Borrows from SPR Due to Crude Quality Issue17:19 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Trump to Outline AI Priorities in Speech Next Week: Implications for Energy and Grid ReliabilityTrump's “Major Statement” On Russia Is A Clumsy Attempt To Thread The NeedleRussia Crude Shipments Gain Ahead of Trump's Sanctions ThreatPeak Oil Not on the Horizon, as Global Oil Consumption Reaches an All-Time HighExxonMobil Borrows from SPR Due to Crude Quality IssueFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas InvestingNeed Power For Your Data Center, Hospital, or Business?– Get in Contact With The Show –
Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate the state of stocks as investors brush off a new round of tariff threats. Calls of the Day include KKR, Taiwan Semiconductor, Wynn Resorts, Church & Dwight, and Exxon Mobil. CNBC's Dominic Chu details today's ETF Edge. The experts discuss the earnings setup for Netflix, United Airlines, and Marsh & McLennan.Investment Committee Disclosures
Control's Keith Larson talks with ExxonMobil's David Patin and Brian Reynolds and Alicia Kempf of Honeywell Process Solutions in this episode of Control Amplified.
US equity futures are little changed. European markets pointed to a weaker open, while Asian equities finished mostly higher. The market focus remains on trade developments after President Trump began issuing tariff letters to countries without deals, including Japan and South Korea, which now face 25% base tariffs starting 1-Aug. The White House said more letters will follow, though emphasized flexibility on the deadline and openness to negotiate rates. Reuters reported the EU is likely exempt, signaling progress toward a deal. Trump also threatened an additional 10% tariff for countries pursuing "anti-American" BRICS-aligned policies.Companies Mentioned: Blackstone, SFR, Shein, Hess, Chevron, Exxon Mobil
The dinosaurs aren't the only thing roaring—markets are too, as Trump’s sweeping tariff threats rattle global trade. Tesla, ExxonMobil, Samsung, FWD, Del Monte, and Jurassic World: Rebirth all make headlines today. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down which Asian nations are in the tariff firing line. Are U.S. markets reacting to policy, or just catching their breath near record highs? Singapore's STI hits a record—what’s fueling local optimism? Plus, Jurassic World: Rebirth proves nostalgia still has teeth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John D Rockefeller built his fortune refining oil and founding Standard Oil. A pioneer of the U.S. business trust, he helped shape the structure of the modern corporation. His influence lives on in companies like Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips, and in institutions like the Rockefeller Foundation. But not everyone saw him as a visionary. President Theodore Roosevelt branded the Rockefeller family a “malefactor of great wealth,” and Rockefeller's monopoly helped spark America's first antitrust laws. To some, he was a ruthless robber baron; to others, a generous philanthropist who gave away over $500 million. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng unpack the contradictions of Rockefeller's empire. Can great giving make up for great power?Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast exploring the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics and success. There are leaders who made their money in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and in high street fashion. From iconic celebrities and CEOs to titans of technology, the podcast unravels tales of fortune, power, economics, ambition and moral responsibility, before inviting you to make up your own mind: are they good, bad or just another billionaire?
On Tuesday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld an historic penalty against ExxonMobil for pollution at its Baytown oil refinery. We hear from the group behind the long-running lawsuit on behalf of those who lived near the plant.Also this hour: In April, Houston police called ICE agents on a woman who'd dialed 911 to report domestic abuse. We learn the details of that case and discuss the effect it might have on people's willingness to report crime.Then, the Chris Larkin ALS Act is now law and takes effect immediately. It allows some people under 65 to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans. We talk with the Houstonian it's named for, Chris Larkin, about his journey with ALS and about the emotional moment in the legislature he credits with getting the bill passed.And we go on a walk through the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center in Memorial Park with writer Isobella Jade to learn how to connect with nature in the heart of the city -- and how doing just that helped her deal with a divorce after moving here to Houston, as she details in her book, Heart Trail.
Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast! I'm Paul Rodden, and today kicks off Part 1 of our special two-part series on building the U.S. hydrogen economy by 2035. In this episode, we break down the four core hydrogen production technologies shaping America's clean energy strategy:
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods discusses the global oil supply in the face of the Israel-Iran conflict, and he highlights the difficulty of the EU's regulatory push to reduce emissions. YouTuber and influencer Dhar Mann is one of the top scripted creators, and he's partnered with former MTV president Sean Atkins to create a new production studio specifically for online content creators. The two discuss the addition of creator-driven content to the evolving media landscape. Plus, China and the United States have agreed to a framework for a trade deal, and CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports on a new money habit for Americans: “revenge saving.” Sharon Epperson - 09:31Darren Woods - 16:27Dhar Mann & Sean Atkins - 32:28 In this episode:Dhar Mann, @dharmannSean Atkins, @atkinsseanSharon Epperson, @sharon_eppersonBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Nando Sommerfeldt über aufregende BP-Shell-Gerüchte, erstklassige Micron-Ergebnisse und viele neue Aktien-Millionäre. Außerdem geht es um General Mills, Alphabet, Tesla, Uber, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Saudi Aramco, UBS, Carnival, Royal Caribean, Norwegian, TUI, Booking Holdings, AirBNB. Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF (WKN 801498), Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF (WNN: A2N6RV), Invesco Nasdaq-100 Swap ETF (WKN: A2QMHS), iShares NASDAQ-100 ETF (WKN: A0F5UF), iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (WKN: A0YEDL), Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF EUR Hedged (WKN: A2DT9V) Wir freuen uns über Feedback an aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
Eric Veiel, head of Global Investments and CIO at T. Rowe Price Associates, chats with Darren Woods, chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil to discuss the future for the energy industry, how we can better achieve net-zero targets, and what makes a good CEO.
In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Nando Sommerfeldt über das Coinbase-Momentum, die ersten Tesla-Pannen und die lauten Warnungen vor dem Goldrausch beim neuen Geld. Außerdem geht es um Circle, BP, Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Alaska Air, Deutsche Lufthansa, Tui, Rheinmetall, DHL Group (Deutsche Post), FedEx, Brainlab, Continental, Aumovio und Aker Carbon Capture Wir freuen uns über Feedback an aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
”Money Is A Wise And Loving Force” Join me and my guest Judy Wilkins-Smith (judywilkins-smith.com), Founder of System Dynamics for Individuals & Organizations. Judy is a highly regarded international, organizational, individual and family patterns expert, systemic coach, and trainer. For two decades, Judy has been assisting high-performance individuals, Fortune 500 executives, organizational teams and legacy families to create lasting breakthroughs and peak performance with systemic constellation work. Her clients include NASA, Microsoft, Pfizer, Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, JP Morgan, Kraft Heinz, MARS Petcare North America, MARS LATAM, and the William Morris Agency. SPONSORED BY: Power of You! Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/power-of-you Summary In this conversation, Judy Wilkins-Smith and Blaine explore the transformative power of family constellation work and emotional DNA. They discuss how understanding and addressing unconscious patterns can lead to personal and organizational breakthroughs. Judy shares her insights on the importance of choice, mindset, and the role of money as a generative energy. The conversation culminates in an invitation to an upcoming event focused on helping individuals and organizations become unstoppable by leveraging their emotional DNA. Takeaways Family constellation work reveals unconscious patterns affecting individuals and organizations. Emotional DNA encompasses inherited patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions. Transformational experiences can lead to profound shifts in mindset and behavior. Choice is a fundamental aspect of personal growth and development. Organizations can benefit from understanding their patterns of give and receive. Money is a wise and loving force that should be embraced, not feared. Every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and learning. The importance of aligning head, heart, and gut for effective decision-making. Participants in constellation work often experience immediate and lasting transformations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join LaTangela as she chats with ExxonMobil and Southern University on the #tanline Dr. Francesca Mellieon-Williams - Associate Dean for Student Affairs, College of Sciences and Engineering and Patrice Aron - ExxonMobil Pipeline Company Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Area Manger chats about the 3rd annual STEM Camp taking place this summer. This Award-Winning Carbon STEM Camp returns to the campus of Southern University to engage 6th - 12th grade students in programs that will build their critical thinking, math and writing skills while learning about the many ways these disciplines apply to real-world scenarios. Watch full episode HERE Chime in www.LaTangela.com RADIO - WEMX- Baton Rouge, La. Mon-Fri 10a.m.-3p.m.CST KTCX - Beaumont, Tx. Mon-Fri 3-8 CST WEMX Sundays 10a.m. KSMB Sundays 10a.m. WWO - YouTube - #LaTangelaFay Podcast - ALL digital platforms - #iTunes #Spotify #WEMX #WAFB+ www.LaTangela.com www.TanTune.com Special Thank You - Gordon McKernan Injury Attorney - Official Partner #GordonGives #TanCares #225BulletinBoard #TanTune POOF Power Over Obstacles Forever GT Legacy AutoThe Fiery CrabHair Queen Beauty Super CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First it was getting colder, now it's getting hotter. wHiCh oNe iS iT?!BONUS EPISODES available on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/deniersplaybook) SOCIALS & MORE (https://linktr.ee/deniersplaybook) CREDITS Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben BoultHosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole ConlanExecutive Producer: Ben Boult Editors: Laura Conte & Gregory HaddockResearcher: Carly Rizzuto Art: Jordan Doll Music: Tony Domenick Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense CenterSOURCESAnother Ice Age? (1974, June 24). Time; TIME USA. Banerjee, N., Song, L., & Hasemyer, D. (2015, September 16). Exxon's Own Research Confirmed Fossil Fuels' Role in Global Warming Decades Ago. Inside Climate News. C-Span. (2020). President Trump: “I don't think science knows, actually.” YouTube. Callendar, G. S. (1938). The artificial production of carbon dioxide and its influence on temperature. Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, 64(275), 223–240. Charlson, R. J., Schwartz, S. E., Hales, J. M., Cess, R. D., Coakley, J. A., Hansen, J. E., & Hofmann, D. J. (1992). Climate Forcing by Anthropogenic Aerosols. Science, 255(5043), 423–430. Charlson, R. J., Vanderpol, A. H., Waggoner, A. P., Covert, D. S., & Baker, M. B. (1976). The Dominance of Tropospheric Sulfate in Modifying Solar Radiation. Radiation in the Atmosphere, 32. National Research Council. (1979). Carbon Dioxide and Climate: A Scientific Assessment. The National Academies Press. ExxonMobil. (2001, July 10). Media Statement - Global Climate Change. Perma.cc. Foote, E. N. (1856). Circumstances Affecting the Heat of Sun's Rays. American Journal of Art and Science, 2nd Series, XXII(LXVI), 382–383. Global Climate Change. (2003, July 31). C-SPAN. Goldmacher, S. (2017, May 15). How Trump gets his fake news. POLITICO. Joe Rogan Experience #1928 - Jimmy Corsetti & Ben van Kerkwyk. (2023, January 18). JRE Podcast. NASA. (2022, January 29). World of Change: Global Temperatures. Earth Observatory. Newsweek's “Global Cooling” Article From April 28, 1975. (1975, April 28). Scribd. O'Rourke, C., & PolitiFact. (2019, May 23). No, a Time magazine cover didn't tell readers “how to survive the coming Ice Age.” PolitiFact; Poynter Institute. Peake, B. (2020, September 1). In Search Of The Coming Ice Age ... With Leonard Nimoy (1978). YouTube. Peterson, T. C., Connolley, W. M., & Fleck, J. (2008). THE MYTH OF THE 1970s GLOBAL COOLING SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 89(9), 1325–1338. The Global Warming Survival Guide. (2007, April 9). TIME. The Learning Network. (2020, April 30). What's Going On in This Graph? | Global Temperature Change. The New York Times. Trump, D. J. (2013, July 31). Twitter. Walsh, B. (2013, June 6). Sorry, a TIME Magazine Cover Did Not Predict a Coming Ice Age. TIME. Wikipedia Contributors. (2019, August 16). Global cooling. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. 1977 “coming ice age” Time magazine cover is a fake. (2019, December 16). Climate Feedback. 1997 Exxon's Lee Raymond Speech at World Petroleum Congress. (1997, October 13). Climate Files. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, I'm joined by Willie Pietersen, and we're discussing why Strategy Fails Without Leadership. Willie has practiced and studied leadership as a CEO of multibillion-dollar businesses, as a professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business, and as a consultant to some of the world's biggest and best-known organizations, from Ericsson and Johnson & Johnson to ExxonMobil and the Girl Scouts of America. He is the author of Leadership—The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek to Lead. In this book, Willie offers penetrating, often surprising insights from a lifetime of experience as a business leader. He shares his unique perspective on leadership as an unending journey of learning, adaptation, and growth. I'm excited to have him on the show to learn more about Why Strategy Fails Without Leadership. Show resources: WilliePietersen.com Leadership--The Inside Story Book Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the past few weeks, Qatar has been all over the news with flashy headlines of a $400 million luxury jet that the country gifted to President Donald Trump. It symbolized their opulence and eagerness to please the U.S. But 40 years ago, Qatar was a country with a gross domestic product (GDP) of a few billion dollars. Since the 19th century, it has been run by the Al Thani family, which can trace its roots in the region back thousands of years. Qatar was long considered a backwater. The main industries were fishing and pearls. It was impoverished for the vast majority of its history. Its royal family was dwarfed by rivals in Saudi Arabia. Then everything changed. It turned out that the largest liquified natural gas field was sitting just off the coast of Qatar. And with the help of American energy giants like ExxonMobil, Qatar began exporting LNG in 1997. In a few decades, Qatar's GDP grew exponentially. Today it's over $200 billion. Qatar hosts the main air base for American forces in the Middle East. It hosted the World Cup in 2022. And it's embarking on a series of business and military deals with the U.S.—earmarked at $1.2 trillion. There are a lot of petro-states in the region. Some, like Saudi Arabia, exceed Qatar's wealth by hundreds of billions. But what Qatar has chosen to do with its money—morality aside—is farsighted. Qatar has chosen to focus a huge amount of money and resources on influence. In the past 15 years, Qatar has developed a sophisticated apparatus to embed itself into American society in a way that would shock most Americans. They've done it by investing in our politicians, universities, newsrooms, think tanks, lobbying firms, and corporations—all on an unprecedented scale. In all, the tiny Gulf nation has spent almost $100 billion to establish this influence. So what's the problem? Well, Qatar's push to buy influence has made their connection to the Muslim Brotherhood ever more alarming and apparent. Frannie Block and Jay Solomon published a massive investigative report on Qatar's seismic influence strategy for The Free Press. It's called “How Qatar Bought America.” Today on Honestly, I ask Jay and Frannie how Qatar built this ecosystem, what they want in return, and what it has already gotten them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the “Vertical Gas Corridor” to projects in the Eastern Mediterranean, Greece is stepping up its efforts on the energy front. This is placing it at the heart of exciting new developments that will link the East Med with Central Europe and even Ukraine, while drawing the attention of US energy giants like Exxon Mobil and Chevron. Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down some of the latest developments on the energy front, and look at what they mean for Greece and its partners in the region.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece on the regional energy mapGreece an ‘ideal connector' in the IMEC corridorGas to flow from Greece to Slovakia, UkraineGreek delegation heads to Egypt amid controversy Ankara eyeing Aegean in new exercise
The US is risking ceding global market share of clean energy to China, permanently.New tariffs, put in place one day then removed the next. Rising costs for everything along the supply chain. The US clean energy sector is navigating one of its most unpredictable phases yet. From solar to storage, how are developers and policymakers reacting to renewed trade tensions and their impact on the energy transition? “This isn't just about clean energy deployment. It's about whether the US will have a seat at the table in the future global energy economy,” says Leslie Abrahams, Deputy Director of the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS – the Center for Strategic & International Studies. She joins host Sylvia Leyva Martinez, a principal analyst covering global energy markets at Wood Mackenzie, to find out what the outlook is for US energy innovation. Escalating tariff policy is shaking investor confidence, altering supply chains, and putting the power firmly with China.Plus, in the second half of the show, Sylvia gets the developer perspective, from Joao Barreto, who is CEO of EDP Renewables' distributed generation business in North America. He explains how one of the world's largest clean energy developers is mitigating risk, adjusting their strategy, and building trust with manufacturers and offtakers amid unprecedented uncertainty.Sylvia, Leslie and Joao discuss:Why US$8 billion in clean energy projects were cancelled in Q1 2025, and what that signals to the marketHow US tariffs on Chinese batteries are backfiring on domestic manufacturingThe challenge of accelerating R&D while shutting out foreign investmentHow storage and solar developers are hedging their betsWhether the US risks ceding global market share to China permanentlyPower Play was developed by ExxonMobil to shine a light on the accomplishments of remarkable women and the men who uphold the importance of empowering others in the LNG and decarbonization industries. Nominations for the seventh annual Power Play Awards are now open, with four categories available: The Rising Star, The Pioneer, The Ambassador, and The Low Carbon Accelerator. Nominate a deserving candidate today! Nominations close May 30th. Find out more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.