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────────────────────────────────────────[00:00:54]Randy Fine Won His Florida Primary — He Gave Netanyahu the Pen When He Flew to Israel to Sign an Anti-Free-Speech BillBilzerian claims something was fishy with late votes; Fine previously said Gaza should be nuked like Japan.────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:07]Rhode Island Cop Noel Picardo Blew the Whistle on Flock — Blackballed From Every Security Job in the StatePawtucket PD secretly signed a $128K Flock contract; when Picardo spoke to a reporter, investigators accused him of violating the public's trust.────────────────────────────────────────[00:13:40]Police Claim Not Every Tactic Is the Public's Business — Picardo: The Department Violated the Public's TrustTwo years of contrived harassment; he resigned; no police department or security firm would hire him; told directly: you are blackballed.────────────────────────────────────────[00:19:58]Sam Altman Describes His "Dystopia" — Free From Cancer and Want, Zero Freedom, Zero Agency, No PrivacyHe frames it as a concern; Knight: OpenAI has the government contracts; he is the one who will build the perfect surveillance state, not someone else.────────────────────────────────────────[00:23:06]The USA Is Now the United Surveillance State — Criticizing Israel Gets You Blackballed Like Criticizing FlockPicardo's first disciplinary offense was refusing to wear a mask; that was the first thing the police chief reached for.────────────────────────────────────────[01:00:41]Mark Levin Is Pushing Trump to Use Nuclear Weapons Against Iran — and He Has Trump's EarLevin praised Truman's Hiroshima decision and said "maybe that's the way you end this thing"; Marjorie Taylor Greene says strategy meetings are discussing it — pure evil.────────────────────────────────────────[01:20:00]Mark Levin and FDD's Dubowitz Were Sent to Advise CENTCOM Admiral Cooper — Fight Them to the Last AmericanFoundation for Defense of Democracy heavily funded by Zionist billionaires; these neocons are giving military advice to the region's top commander.────────────────────────────────────────[01:20:00]Pentagon Evaluating a Smaller Presence in the Gulf — Iran's Debasification Campaign Is WorkingIran wiped out US forward bases; forces likely incapable of generating the same combat power; retreat framed as strategic repositioning.────────────────────────────────────────[01:53:25]Goldman Sachs Published a 2026 Report on Securing and Financing the Future of Water — Tokenization of EverythingTrack water everywhere; data centers process all digital currency transactions; mark of the beast requires this computing infrastructure.────────────────────────────────────────[01:56:37]United Airlines Vaccine Mandate Case Going to the Supreme Court — 44% of Measles Cases Are in Vaccinated PeopleAirlines think they can mandate injections as a condition of employment; nearly half of measles cases involve vaccinated individuals by their own records. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:00:54]Randy Fine Won His Florida Primary — He Gave Netanyahu the Pen When He Flew to Israel to Sign an Anti-Free-Speech BillBilzerian claims something was fishy with late votes; Fine previously said Gaza should be nuked like Japan.────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:07]Rhode Island Cop Noel Picardo Blew the Whistle on Flock — Blackballed From Every Security Job in the StatePawtucket PD secretly signed a $128K Flock contract; when Picardo spoke to a reporter, investigators accused him of violating the public's trust.────────────────────────────────────────[00:13:40]Police Claim Not Every Tactic Is the Public's Business — Picardo: The Department Violated the Public's TrustTwo years of contrived harassment; he resigned; no police department or security firm would hire him; told directly: you are blackballed.────────────────────────────────────────[00:19:58]Sam Altman Describes His "Dystopia" — Free From Cancer and Want, Zero Freedom, Zero Agency, No PrivacyHe frames it as a concern; Knight: OpenAI has the government contracts; he is the one who will build the perfect surveillance state, not someone else.────────────────────────────────────────[00:23:06]The USA Is Now the United Surveillance State — Criticizing Israel Gets You Blackballed Like Criticizing FlockPicardo's first disciplinary offense was refusing to wear a mask; that was the first thing the police chief reached for.────────────────────────────────────────[01:00:41]Mark Levin Is Pushing Trump to Use Nuclear Weapons Against Iran — and He Has Trump's EarLevin praised Truman's Hiroshima decision and said "maybe that's the way you end this thing"; Marjorie Taylor Greene says strategy meetings are discussing it — pure evil.────────────────────────────────────────[01:20:00]Mark Levin and FDD's Dubowitz Were Sent to Advise CENTCOM Admiral Cooper — Fight Them to the Last AmericanFoundation for Defense of Democracy heavily funded by Zionist billionaires; these neocons are giving military advice to the region's top commander.────────────────────────────────────────[01:20:00]Pentagon Evaluating a Smaller Presence in the Gulf — Iran's Debasification Campaign Is WorkingIran wiped out US forward bases; forces likely incapable of generating the same combat power; retreat framed as strategic repositioning.────────────────────────────────────────[01:53:25]Goldman Sachs Published a 2026 Report on Securing and Financing the Future of Water — Tokenization of EverythingTrack water everywhere; data centers process all digital currency transactions; mark of the beast requires this computing infrastructure.────────────────────────────────────────[01:56:37]United Airlines Vaccine Mandate Case Going to the Supreme Court — 44% of Measles Cases Are in Vaccinated PeopleAirlines think they can mandate injections as a condition of employment; nearly half of measles cases involve vaccinated individuals by their own records. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

The latest report by the United Nations Security Council Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team states that Africa has become the main battlefield for both the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, that Al Qaeda's senior leadership remains marginalized, and that Al Qaeda is collaborating with the Afghan Taliban and TTP to project threats into Pakistan. Generation Jihad's Bill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown, FDD senior fellow and former coordinator of the UN Monitoring Team, unpack the new 1267 report on the global state of the Islamic State, Al Qaeda, and their affiliated groups.They challenge the report's claim that Al Qaeda's leadership is marginalized, highlight a $50 million ransom that strengthened its network, and examine what a UN assessment can and cannot reveal about the Long War's current threat.https://documents.un.org/doc/undoc/gen/n26/171/00/pdf/n2617100.pdf

The weapons flowing through the Axis of Aggressors don't move in one direction—they boomerang. In the second installment of this two-part episode, Generation Jihad's Bill Roggio continues his conversation with Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power, and Ryan Brobst, CMPP deputy director, digging deeper into the mechanics of authoritarian convergence.Bowman and Brobst trace how Iran's Shahed drone became a shared arsenal—copied by China, produced by North Korea, and returned to Tehran in upgraded form after Russia improved it on the battlefields of Ukraine. They break down the munitions crisis draining US and allied stockpiles, explain why North Korea may be in its strongest strategic position in decades, and unpack the "trilateral tango" between Kim Jong-un, Beijing, and Moscow. The conversation closes with a five-line grand strategy for countering the axis—and a sobering warning about what happens if Washington waits for the next crisis to act.For Part One, check out: https://www.fdd.org/podcasts/2026/08/11/china-russia-iran-north-korea-inside-the-axis-of-aggressors/

FDD's RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery is a travelin' man. He's just back from Taiwan and Ukraine.He joins host Cliff May to debrief what he saw and heard abroad—and offer his analyses. They also discuss North Korea's role in Russia's war, cyberattacks—almost certainly by Iran's rulers—on water utilities in Minnesota and Michigan, the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthis and the Bab el-Mandeb, and cognitive warfare.

Keith Gerson, CFE, Founder and CEO of Gerson Advisory Services and former President of FranConnect, has advised over 1,500 franchise brands across 50+ years. He joins Brendon Dennewill to unpack why royalty architecture, franchisee coaching, and FDD analysis matter more than dashboards, and why the most profitable franchisees are often the most frustrated ones. A candid look at what actually separates franchise systems that scale from those that stall. What You'll LearnWhy unit-level profitability predicts franchise successThe FDD's hidden competitive intelligence goldmineRoyalty structures that reward growth, not punish itWhy your best franchisees may be the unhappiestThe real difference between coaching and inspectingInflection points every scaling franchise system hitsWhere AI actually earns its keep in franchisingWhy dashboards rarely change franchisee behavior Resources MentionedGerson Advisory Services FranConnect  Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Competitive Analysis & Strategy Reports Franchise Sales Index Report  Mrs. Fields Cookies "Singing, Selling, and Sampling" hiring framework  Is your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizationsA clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not)Let's ConnectSubscribe to the RevOps Champions NewsletterLinkedInYouTubeExplore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea aren't just aligned in rhetoric—they're actively coordinating to erode American military, economic, and cyber dominance. In this episode, Generation Jihad's Bill Roggio sits down with Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power, and Ryan Brobst, CMPP deputy director, to unpack the real-world mechanics behind this dangerous authoritarian convergence.From joint military exercises and sanctions evasion to weapons transfers and cyber warfare collaboration, Bowman and Brobst break down exactly how members of “the Axis of Aggressors” prop each other up on the world stage—and what it will take for the US to counter a group of nations that no longer play by the old rules of great power competition.

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug112026Cabinet IQ founder and CEO Michael Hartel breaks down what it actually takes to own one of the fastest-growing kitchen cabinet and countertop franchises in the country. He walks through the real numbers — the investment range, first-year revenue, and how new owners with no industry experience are opening strong by simply running the playbook. Michael explains why the showroom costs less to build than people fear, how franchisees beat shops that have been open 40 years, and the five core values he looks for in every candidate. If you're weighing which franchise to buy, this is a candid, numbers-first look at the model, the support, and the kind of person who thrives in it.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Thinking about buying a franchise? This could be the most expensive mistake of your life if you don't know what to look for. I've reviewed hundreds of franchise models, built 40+ locations, and watched smart people turn six-figure investments into financial prisons because they skipped the due diligence.In this video, I break down everything you need to know before signing: how to research beyond paid directories, whether to choose established vs emerging brands, red flags that signal disaster, how to navigate the sales process, what to look for in the FDD, and the real costs beyond the initial investment. This isn't theory - it's hard-won experience from someone who's been on both sides of franchise deals.Connect with me • X (Twitter): https://x.com/NeelBParekh • MaidThis Franchise info: https://maidthisfranchise.com/ • MaidThis on X: https://x.com/MaidThis• My local business: https://maidthis.com

At the end of July, President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace reached what he called a "historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas." The Board of Peace laid out a 15-point plan called the "Gaza Roadmap" that says Hamas will fully demilitarize and de-radicalize and Israeli forces will withdraw from the Gaza Strip in phases. On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country does not accept the plan. Hussain Abdul-Hussain, a research fellow at the FDD, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the news and its impact on the war against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about buying a franchise? This could be the most expensive mistake of your life if you don't know what to look for. I've reviewed hundreds of franchise models, built 40+ locations, and watched smart people turn six-figure investments into financial prisons because they skipped the due diligence.In this video, I break down everything you need to know before signing: how to research beyond paid directories, whether to choose established vs emerging brands, red flags that signal disaster, how to navigate the sales process, what to look for in the FDD, and the real costs beyond the initial investment. This isn't theory - it's hard-won experience from someone who's been on both sides of franchise deals.Connect with me • X (Twitter): https://x.com/NeelBParekh • MaidThis Franchise info: https://maidthisfranchise.com/ • MaidThis on X: https://x.com/MaidThis• My local business: https://maidthis.com

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feIs your dream franchise opportunity actually a nightmare in disguise?

A week ago, President Trump seemed to have decided to hit the Islamic Republic of Iran hard – to destroy what's left of its missile arsenals, its military-industrial base, its command-and-control headquarters and perhaps the commanders themselves. Then the President heard that Iran's rulers were finally ready to make a deal. Soon after, Iran's rulers announced they were not. President Trump called that “unbelievably duplicitous.” FDD's Reuel Marc Gerecht and Behnam Ben Taleblu join host Cliff May to discuss where the conflict stands and what would be the best way forward.

A week ago, President Trump seemed to have decided to hit the Islamic Republic of Iran hard – to destroy what's left of its missile arsenals, its military-industrial base, its command-and-control headquarters and perhaps the commanders themselves. Then the President heard that Iran's rulers were finally ready to make a deal. Soon after, Iran's rulers announced they were not. President Trump called that “unbelievably duplicitous.” FDD's Reuel Marc Gerecht and Behnam Ben Taleblu join host Cliff May to discuss where the conflict stands and what would be the best way forward.

Hi Jews and Jew Lovers!It's been an exhausting week running the world, but we still had some time to sit and catch up about Spain, Morocco, water guns and the kingdom of Cerritos Auto Square (mentioning them in case they want to sponsor the podcast.)Have a question?? Askajewpod@gmail.comAlso:* J-Pop is the new K-Pop.* If Chaya Leah's hair looks good but nobody can see it, does it still look good?* Can you use a water gun on Shabbat?* Stop calling everyone an antisemite, some people are just stupid.* Tell us if you experienced an antisemitism and we'll tell you if you really did (that number again is askajewpod@gmail.com)* Our apperance on the Josh Szeps show! Want to listen? How about a 7-day free trial to his channel?? Click here.* Albanians are cool, except that one guy who didn't let my friends in his restaurant.* Anyone in London?? Hit us up.* You can now watch Mark Dubowitz of the FDD talk about whether the Iranian leadership is hot on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug42026CertaPro Painters franchise owner Erik Harris sits down with Chantel Soumis to explain why he chose to buy into a franchise instead of going solo and why he'd never want to be "on an island by himself." He breaks down the real value of franchise support and training, and how it gave him a proven path to scale his territory. Erik also shares his #1 lead source (networking and realtor referrals over paid ads) and the exact system that earned his team 108 Google reviews in a single year. If you're weighing which franchise to buy, this is a real, behind-the-scenes look at what ownership actually takes.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Headlines:Two more Iranian nationals have been executed by the regime for allegedly spying on behalf of Israel.Reports are swirling in the region that the Saudis may need to go back to military operations against the Houthis in Yemen. If the Strait of Hormuz doesn't open, the Brits could experience a serious recession in 2027.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP).Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug022026In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise podcast, host Chantel Soumis spotlights Graze Craze, the powerhouse charcuterie and grazing board concept taking the country by storm. Graze Craze's director of franchise development, Shane Lee, joins the show to discuss the brand's rapid expansion to 136 locations across four countries in just five years of franchising. Shane reveals the secrets behind their streamlined, low-overhead model that operates with just a few employees and no cooking equipment, making it a simple yet highly profitable sales and marketing business. Tune in to discover the brand's unique approach to B2B catering, their hands-on support system, and how they are defining an entire category with virtually no national competition.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

The United States faces the most complex geostrategic threat since 1945: an Axis of Aggressors — China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea — increasingly aligned across economic, cyber, technology, and military domains to diminish American power. Their most alarming tactic may be to trigger simultaneous major wars to stretch U.S. resources past the breaking point.Bradley Bowman, Elaine Dezenski, and RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery — senior leaders at FDD's Centers on AmericanPower — join Cliff May on Foreign Podicy to discuss their new book: "Axis of Aggressors: Countering the Cooperation of China, Russia, Iran & North Korea" — the result of two years of research, examining the threat and laying out a grand strategy to strengthen America, bolster its allies, and weaken this emerging axis.Learn more about Axis of Aggressors: https://www.fdd.org/analysis/axis-of-aggressors/Order the book: https://www.amazon.com/Axis-Aggressors-Countering-Cooperation-Russia/dp/1968919554/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

The United States faces the most complex geostrategic threat since 1945: an Axis of Aggressors — China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea — increasingly aligned across economic, cyber, technology, and military domains to diminish American power. Their most alarming tactic may be to trigger simultaneous major wars to stretch U.S. resources past the breaking point.Bradley Bowman, Elaine Dezenski, and RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery — senior leaders at FDD's Centers on AmericanPower — join Cliff May on Foreign Podicy to discuss their new book: "Axis of Aggressors: Countering the Cooperation of China, Russia, Iran & North Korea" — the result of two years of research, examining the threat and laying out a grand strategy to strengthen America, bolster its allies, and weaken this emerging axis.Learn more about Axis of Aggressors: https://www.fdd.org/analysis/axis-of-aggressors/Order the book: https://www.amazon.com/Axis-Aggressors-Countering-Cooperation-Russia/dp/1968919554/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm, but is the deal good enough for Israel? U.S. & Iran are exchanging blows again. Analysis by FDD's Jonathan Conricus. Ramin Parsa reveals the hopes of Iranians & Cindy Jacobs calls to pray for the ... ...

Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP), fills in for Jonathan Schanzer, providing timely situational updates and analysis ahead of a conversation with CMPP Chairman LTG (Ret.) H.R. McMaster.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feFeeling trapped by the corporate "golden handcuffs" and looking to build real enterprise value through business ownership? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Aaron Harper, the Chairman and Founder of Rolling Suds, to discuss his incredible journey of transforming a single-unit family business into America's fastest-growing power washing franchise.Discover how Rolling Suds scaled past 350+ territories overnight by shifting the traditional pressure washing model away from low-ticket residential driveways to high-ticket, recurring commercial B2B contracts. If you want to know what it truly takes to transition from an employee to a multi-unit franchise operator, this masterclass in operational clarity and purpose-driven leadership is for you!------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feThis video breaks down the exact roles, responsibilities, and level of control shared between a franchisor and a franchisee. While the franchisor is responsible for providing the complete operational blueprint including marketing, training guidelines, and brand protection tools the franchisee is the ultimate business owner who handles everyday operations like hiring, staff management, and executing the system. Through personal anecdotes about owning Five Guys franchises and navigating site approvals, the speakers emphasize the importance of following the proven system and maintaining a collaborative relationship to achieve profitability.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Two places we need to watch carefully right now: the United Kingdom, which has just installed its seventh prime minister in a decade, and Yemen, where the Houthi rebels have declared anaval blockade of Saudi Arabia and resumed strikes on tankers transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.  Edmund Fitton-Brown, FDD senior fellow and former British ambassador to Yemen, joins Cliff May on FDD's Foreign Podicy to discuss the new government in Blighty and what's driving theHouthis on the Arabian Peninsula.

Two places we need to watch carefully right now: the United Kingdom, which has just installed its seventh prime minister in a decade, and Yemen, where the Houthi rebels have declared anaval blockade of Saudi Arabia and resumed strikes on tankers transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.  Edmund Fitton-Brown, FDD senior fellow and former British ambassador to Yemen, joins Cliff May on FDD's Foreign Podicy to discuss the new government in Blighty and what's driving theHouthis on the Arabian Peninsula.

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In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle sit down with General Tim Haugh, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), the 19th Director of NSA and 4th Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of American cyber power. The general makes his case for keeping the dual hat, takes on the CSIS and FDD reports calling for an independent cyber service, and explains why Cyber Command 2.0, built on lessons from SOCOM's post-9/11 maturation, gets the nation to better outcomes faster. The conversation moves from his proposal for a specialized court to accelerate industry takedowns of adversary infrastructure, to why agentic AI is about to create identity problems at a scale we've never seen, to whether a service with no enlisted personnel could ever actually work. Along the way, Haugh reflects on leading the two very different cultures of NSA and CYBERCOM, life after 34 years in uniform, and the advice he'd give his second lieutenant self. If you want to hear how one of the most consequential leaders in the cyber community thinks about the decisions shaping the force right now, this is the one.We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us @ThePhoenixCast, and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!Links:60 Minutes (Haugh on China / critical infrastructure, 12 Oct 2025):https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-hacking-us-critical-infrastructure-retired-general-tim-haugh-warns-60-minutes-transcript/USCYBERCOM 2024 Posture Statement:https://www.cybercom.mil/Media/News/Article/3739700/posture-statement-of-general-timothy-d-haugh-2024/DefenseScoop - "We want to be at mastery" (Feb 2025):https://defensescoop.com/2025/02/20/cybercom-wants-more-consistent-readiness-approach-across-services/DefenseScoop - CYBERCOM 2.0 House briefing (Feb 2025):https://defensescoop.com/2025/02/12/cybercom-2-0-model-house-lawmakers-receive-first-briefing/FDD - Implementing CYBERCOM 2.0 Should Not Postpone Establishing a Cyber Force (Apr 2026):https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2026/04/23/implementing-cybercom-2-0-should-not-postpone-establishing-a-cyber-force/Air & Space Forces - Former CYBERCOM commanders urge caution on a separate service (Dec 2025):https://www.airandspaceforces.com/former-cybercom-commanders-new-military-cyber-service/Yale Jackson School Blue Center Senior Fellow announcement:https://jackson.yale.edu/news/general-timothy-haugh-named-blue-center-senior-fellow/Ballistic Ventures Strategic Advisor announcement (Jul 2025):https://ballisticventures.com/former-nsa-director-and-commander-of-u-s-cyber-command-gen-timothy-d-haugh-joins-ballistic-ventures-as-strategic-advisor/CISA Joint Advisory AA24-038A - Volt Typhoon:https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa24-038aAir Force Biography:https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1286007/timothy-d-haugh/

Just days after the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen announced they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the militant group announced they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Edmund Fitton-Brown, a senior fellow at the FDD who served as the UK's ambassador to Yemen, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the development and what it means for the war between the U.S. and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejuly212026This video explores the purpose, structure, and value of franchise royalties from both a franchisee and franchisor perspective. Tariq, Marc and Chris break down how royalties whether percentage-based or flat rates—serve as an investment that allows franchisors to reinvest in systems, technology, and support talent. Additionally, the discussion covers related financial elements like initial franchise fees, minimum monthly royalties, and the contemporary value of digital marketing ad funds.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejuly192026What does it take to go from entry-level sales rep to franchise owner in the same business you spent years building from the inside out? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Erik Harris, owner and general manager of CertaPro Painters of Needham, Massachusetts. Erik started at Sherwin Williams out of college, spent over seven years as a sales rep at CertaPro, and in late 2020 bought the business from the previous owner in the middle of a global pandemic. He breaks down why he chose to stay with the franchise instead of going independent, how he generated 108 new Google reviews in a single year, why business networking became his highest ROI marketing channel, and what he has had to unlearn as a perfectionist to think like a business owner. If you want to understand what franchise ownership actually looks like day to day, Erik's story gives you a clear picture of what that path actually looks like.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejuly142026What does it look like to build a seven figure cleaning business while traveling to over 60 countries as a digital nomad? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Neel Parekh, founder and CEO of MadeThis Franchise, to break down how he went from paying cleaners cash outside his corporate office building to building one of the top rated low cost franchises of 2025 according to Entrepreneur Magazine. We cover how the MadeThis remote model works with no vehicles, no equipment, and no office space required, why the business is better described as a staffing and marketing company than a cleaning company, what the total investment looks like at $60,000 to $80,000 all in, how their Mission Control platform gives franchisees a data driven marketing battle plan every single week, and why Neel actually prefers candidates with zero marketing experience. If you are looking for a low cost franchise with a modern tech enabled model and genuine flexibility in how you operate it, this episode is worth your time.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feWhat does it actually take to scale a painting franchise from $50 million to nearly $1 billion in revenue? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters, for a conversation that covers the full journey from the ground up. Mike started as a residential sales associate in 1999 helping a single franchisee cross the $1 million mark and worked his way through nearly every role in the organization before taking the top seat in 2015. ------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book Most people building a franchise brand have no idea how much money it actually takes, what legal landmines are hiding in their FDD, or why 90% of franchise brands fail within 12 years. In this episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with two of the most respected names in franchising - Lane Fisher (founding partner of FisherZucker, one of the top-ranked franchise law firms in the country) and Brad Fishman (co-founder of Fishman PR, ranked the #1 PR firm in franchising by Entrepreneur Magazine) - to pull back the curtain on everything emerging and re-emerging franchise brands get wrong. They cover the real cost of launching a franchise brand ($1.5M-$2M in the first 24 months and why going faster actually costs MORE), the single biggest FDD mistake that kills franchise sales (Item 19), the death spiral that destroys most emerging brands before they hit critical mass, why one bad franchisee can collapse your entire organization, and the new AI-driven landscape that is rewriting how franchise brands need to think about PR and discoverability. Lane and Brad also share the origin story of the Franchise Springboard Conference - the premier event for emerging and re-emerging franchise brands - and why it was built specifically to help franchise founders make one less catastrophic mistake. Jeff Dudan joins as the Chair of Springboard 2026, taking place September 23-25 in Fort Worth, Texas. Topics covered: • The real cost to launch a franchise brand from scratch • Why 90% of franchise brands fail within 12 years • Item 19: the FDD section that makes or breaks franchise sales • Franchise sales compliance and the California SB919 broker disclosure law • How one bad franchisee can destroy your brand reputation • GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and getting your brand found by AI • Partnership red flags and how to vet a franchise partner • The Franchise Springboard Conference 2026 - what to expect • Why franchising thrives in every economy - boom or bust • The business categories AI literally cannot disrupt  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com  Jeff Dudan: https://www.jeffdudan.com  Guest: Lane Fisher & Brad Fishman  Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@franchisors.community  Guest Business YouTube: Guest Website: https://franchisespringboard.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/franchisespringboard/  #franchising #franchisebusiness #franchiselaw #franchisemarketing #emergingfranchise #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #franchisegrowth #franchisedevelopment #unemployablepodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book Most people building a franchise brand have no idea how much money it actually takes, what legal landmines are hiding in their FDD, or why 90% of franchise brands fail within 12 years. In this episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with two of the most respected names in franchising - Lane Fisher (founding partner of FisherZucker, one of the top-ranked franchise law firms in the country) and Brad Fishman (co-founder of Fishman PR, ranked the #1 PR firm in franchising by Entrepreneur Magazine) - to pull back the curtain on everything emerging and re-emerging franchise brands get wrong. They cover the real cost of launching a franchise brand ($1.5M-$2M in the first 24 months and why going faster actually costs MORE), the single biggest FDD mistake that kills franchise sales (Item 19), the death spiral that destroys most emerging brands before they hit critical mass, why one bad franchisee can collapse your entire organization, and the new AI-driven landscape that is rewriting how franchise brands need to think about PR and discoverability. Lane and Brad also share the origin story of the Franchise Springboard Conference - the premier event for emerging and re-emerging franchise brands - and why it was built specifically to help franchise founders make one less catastrophic mistake. Jeff Dudan joins as the Chair of Springboard 2026, taking place September 23-25 in Fort Worth, Texas. Topics covered: • The real cost to launch a franchise brand from scratch • Why 90% of franchise brands fail within 12 years • Item 19: the FDD section that makes or breaks franchise sales • Franchise sales compliance and the California SB919 broker disclosure law • How one bad franchisee can destroy your brand reputation • GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and getting your brand found by AI • Partnership red flags and how to vet a franchise partner • The Franchise Springboard Conference 2026 - what to expect • Why franchising thrives in every economy - boom or bust • The business categories AI literally cannot disrupt  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com  Jeff Dudan: https://www.jeffdudan.com  Guest: Lane Fisher & Brad Fishman  Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@franchisors.community  Guest Business YouTube: Guest Website: https://franchisespringboard.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/franchisespringboard/  #franchising #franchisebusiness #franchiselaw #franchisemarketing #emergingfranchise #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #franchisegrowth #franchisedevelopment #unemployablepodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:30 - Platner 9:09 - NYT 28:11 - CDLs 52:46 - Unsung Americans 01:07:43 - Senior writer for The Dispatch David Drucker argues Democrats had enough information from the initial reports to distance themselves from Platner and wonders why they failed to do so. Follow David on X @DavidMDrucker 01:28:45 - Representative Jim Jordan says Jessica Gorman's testimony last week before Congress was among the most emotional he's heard and outlines how the federal government can work around sanctuary policies in states like Illinois. 01:45:22 - Mercatus Center senior research fellow Liya Palagashvili explores how AI could reshape the workforce, asking whether it will replace workers—or empower more people to work for themselves. 02:01:47 - FDD senior research analyst Cameron McMillan says there are no easy answers for ending the conflict with Iran, but allowing Tehran to control the Strait of Hormuz is not one of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejul72026What does it actually take to build one of the fastest growing cabinet and countertop franchise brands in the country from scratch? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Marc Magerman sits down with Michael Hartel, founder and CEO of Cabinet IQ, for a conversation that covers everything a serious franchise buyer needs to know about this brand. Michael breaks down how Cabinet IQ is disrupting a fragmented and outdated industry with a six star customer experience, why franchisees can start generating revenue before their showroom even opens, what the numbers actually look like in their most recent FDD including two franchisees who did over $1.1 million in their first full year, how the subcontractor model gives owners more flexibility and better alignment than traditional employees, and what five core values Michael looks for in every single candidate before awarding a territory. If you are seriously evaluating franchise opportunities in the home services space and want to hear directly from a founder who is genuinely invested in the success of every person who joins the system, this episode is worth your time.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP), fills in for Jonathan Schanzer, providing timely situational updates and analysis ahead of a conversation with CMPP Senior Research Analyst Cam McMillan.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery,  senior director of FDD's Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI), fills in for Jonathan Schanzer, providing timely situational updates and analysis ahead of a conversation with Celeste Wallander, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs of the United States.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

As NATO members head to Ankara, the Alliance is under strain — clashing over defense spending levels, the Russo-Ukrainian and US-Iran wars, and the shrinking U.S. military footprint in Europe. Trump comes to the table with real leverage, but both Europe and America have real grievances, and the outcome may hinge on which one drives his approach.On this episode of Foreign Podicy, guest host RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, senior director of FDD's Center on Cyber and Innovation Technology, is joined by John Hardie, deputy director of FDD's Russia Program; Peter Doran, FDD senior adjunct fellow; and Cameron McMillan, senior research analyst at FDDs Center on Military and Political Power. Together, they assess what's at stake in Ankara and whether Trump can secure strong wins from allies or risks mismanaging the moment.

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun302026What does it take to build a franchise network around one of the fastest growing demographics in the country? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, we sit down with Dan Durney, Director of Franchise Development for Assisting Hands Home Care, to break down how the company built a recession resistant business around the silver tsunami, the demographic shift of roughly 10,000 people turning 65 every day in the US. We cover their FOFO culture, the family of franchise owners, why they remain free of private equity ownership, what the discovery process looks like, and why their sliding royalty scale rewards growth instead of punishing it. If you are evaluating franchise opportunities in the senior care space, this is the kind of behind the scenes look most candidates never get before signing.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

The Architecture of Duplication: Systematizing Scale and Designing Franchise-Ready Engines with Tom DuForeIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Tom DuFore, the CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, to deconstruct the complex operational mechanics required to convert a successful local business into a national franchise network. Tom, a premier corporate growth advisor and systemic expansion expert, dismantles the dangerous myth that franchising serves as a rapid, hands-off monetization trick for struggling operations. This comprehensive dialogue provides an essential strategic manual for mid-market founders and established enterprise leaders who want to evaluate their organizational compliance, build high-leverage replication playbooks, and scale their corporate footprint without diluting core brand equity or driving up internal administrative debt.The Strategy of Replication: Engineering Fiduciary Infrastructure for Multi-Unit OptimizationThe primary bottleneck holding back a successful business from scaling through multi-unit duplication is an over-reliance on the founder's unique relationships, charisma, or top-tier individual execution. Tom DuFore highlights that a truly franchise-ready asset requires a highly profitable, proven prototype that has consistently delivered stable financial margins for at least two to three years. Many high-performing executives make the expensive mistake of assuming that if their flagship location thrives, their business model can be immediately copied; however, if your operations manual relies on unwritten tribal knowledge or requires an operator to be an elite talent, scaling will merely multiply structural friction. True operational scale demands that corporate playbooks be designed explicitly for the "middle 80%" of average market operators—translating complex internal logistics into simple, repeatable training manuals that an outsider can seamlessly execute.Transitioning an organization into an expansive franchisor entity requires an absolute shift in leadership perspective, moving away from serving the end consumer to treating the franchisee as the primary corporate customer. This systemic evolution is inherently a "get rich slow" model, typically demanding a disciplined six-to-twelve-month runway dedicated strictly to drafting complex Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) and operational guardrails before the first legal territory expansion occurs. Real-world wealth optimization is unlocked when executive teams use this setup period to perform thorough compliance checks, audit regional supply chains, and build cross-functional support desks that insulate new owners from startup errors. Forcing this administrative alignment ensures that initial franchise locations act as solid, verified proofs of concept, which naturally protects the brand's long-term valuation and attracts high-quality investment capital.Furthermore, sustaining a premium brand footprint across diverse regional territories requires corporate architects to apply the precise, fundamental coaching principles often found in high-performance sports to their management teams. Just as a disciplined athletic coach drills baseline glove positions, analyzes individual talent gaps, and introduces structured variety to keep players engaged, enterprise leaders must personalize their corporate training programs to match their franchisees' local needs. Leaning into high-authority media ecosystems, regular educational webinars, and transparent capability audits helps franchisors eliminate internal communication silos and maintain intense network motivation. When an organization treats its operational duplication as a strict scientific architecture and anchors its growth to empirical tracking metrics, it successfully future-proofs its expansion pipeline, securely multiplying its enterprise value across the global marketplace.About Tom DuForeTom DuFore is the CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, a premier corporate growth consultant, national speaker, and seasoned business architect specializing in franchise system development. Drawing from years of hands-on experience structuring successful expansion turnarounds for diverse industries—ranging from niche mobile service clinics to massive commercial recycling networks—Tom focuses on demystifying complex corporate cloning mechanics. He is the host of the Multiply Your Success podcast and a trusted strategic advisor dedicated to helping high-growth business owners transition from tactical local operators into visionary national franchisors.About Big Sky Franchise TeamBig Sky Franchise Team is an elite corporate expansion consultancy and franchise brokerage firm designed to help successful business owners safely navigate the complexities of national brand duplication. The firm specializes in delivering comprehensive franchise readiness assessments, custom operations manual construction, Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) compliance auditing, and white-glove franchisee recruitment strategy. Through structured implementation playbooks and specialized data tools like the Franchise Readiness Quiz, Big Sky Franchise Team enables mid-market enterprises to remove operational scaling debt and predictably expand their market share.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeBig Sky Franchise Team Official Website: bigskyfranchiseteam.comTom DuFore on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomduforeKey Episode HighlightsThe Three Performance DNA Criteria: Evaluating your business model against strict parameters of verified prototype profitability, teachability, and regional market demand.The Get Rich Slow Blueprint: Navigating the long-term strategic timeline required to draft FDD documentation and legally open initial franchise locations.Designing for the Middle Eighty Percent: Stripping away complex founder-dependent actions to build robust systems that average operators can seamlessly execute.The Franchisee Customer Shift: Transitioning internal corporate metrics to view and support your network owners as your primary business audience.The Athletic Leadership Metaphor: Applying structured baseline drills and personalized team coaching to eliminate process friction and maintain operational excellence.ConclusionThe conversation with Tom DuFore reinforces that elite corporate expansion is an intentional architecture built on structural standardization and strict fiduciary discipline rather than hasty speculation. By standardizing internal corporate governance, removing personal friction from workflow duplication, and ruthlessly protecting automated support infrastructure, business leaders can transform a successful single location into a highly structured, self-sustaining national franchise asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

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President Trump said a two-page memorandum of understanding, or MOU, has be signed between the U.S and the Islamic Republic of Iran that will end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. But will this deal bring about a lasting peace in the region or has peace just become another five-letter word. Senior Fellow at FDD, David Daoud, and Bill speculate as to what will become of the Middle East, and America's influence in the region, as this very thin MOU moves forward.

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)Professor Jim Holmes discusses the naval balance between the U.S. and China, suggesting the PLA Navy aims for six aircraft carriers to project power in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. While China has made strides in naval aviation without the heavy losses the U.S. historically endured, Holmes believes they still lag behind in technological sophistication and human tactical proficiency. (2)Victoria Coates highlights Taiwan's indispensable role in the global AI revolution through TSMC's high-end chip production, which the U.S. and China currently cannot replicate. She emphasizes that Taiwan's engineering "super workers" are a state secret. Coates also discusses the political friction in Washington regarding arms sales and the need for Taiwan to increase its own defense spending. (3)Victoria Coates addresses the Pentagon's decision to list major Chinese companies like BYD and Alibaba as security risks due to their military ties. She argues for clear country-of-origin labeling on products to inform American consumers. Furthermore, Coates criticizes the Biden administration for prioritizing climate goals over addressing China's use of forced labor in the solar panel supply chain. (4)Natalie Ecanow details Qatar's massive $400 billion investment footprint in the United States, including high-profile real estate like New York's Park Lane Hotel and significant orders for Boeing aircraft. She argues these investments are not merely financial but serve to buy long-term political influence and goodwill with American policymakers, regardless of party affiliation, by embedding Qatari wealth into the U.S. economy. (5)Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatarifunding, citing a lawsuit that revealed nearly half a billion dollars in undisclosed money sent to Texas A&M University, and calls for stricter U.S. disclosure laws. (6)Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. 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(9)Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil production of nearly 14 million barrels per day. These factors combined help lower global oil prices despite declining inventories in other OECD countries. (10)Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed. Fortgang also observes that the modern partisan venom in confirmation hearings began during Scalia's era with the contentious treatment of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. (12)Simon Constable reports from France on falling global commodity prices for food and energy due to supply meeting demand. He then shifts to the immigration crisis in Britain, where violent incidents in Belfast and Southampton have fueled public outrage. Constable attributes the unrest to a failure of both major parties to manage unfettered immigration and the lack of cultural integration. (13)Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroftshowing that a vast majority of Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green voters—and even a third of Conservatives—now favor rejoining the European Union after a decade of Brexit. (14)Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, contrasted with SpaceX's efficiency. Zimmerman also reports on a milestone for SpaceX, as a single Falcon 9 booster successfully completed a record 35th flight. (15)Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. Finally, Zimmerman provides an update on the Curiosity rover as it travels through the "Grand" valley on its ascent of Mars. (16)Two name fixes: Joel Cotkin → Joel Kotkin (7, 8) — the urbanist/scholar's correct spelling Natalie Eacano → Natalie Ecanow (5, 6) — the FDD scholar's correct spelling