Podcast appearances and mentions of Fred Smith

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on the extraordinary life of Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx who recently passed away. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHOW NOTES: Here's just a part of the obituary of my friend and former subordinate, Francis X. McGuire from 2010: "...a unique man whose professional life began as a late night disc-jockey in New York City, led him to serve in the Kennedy White House, work for the ABC network (hiring Ted Koppel), to be on the ground floor side-by-side with Fred Smith during the Fed Ex start-up, and there with Colonel Sanders when he sold." In the mid- to late 70s he wound up working for me at a firm in Princeton, and even I didn't know what he was doing there, and our owner kept trying to fire him in cost-cutting fits, emerging from his office shouting, "Fire McGuire!" I forestalled that with quick thinking and fake assignments. I'm thinking of him now, because Fred Smith, with whom Frank was quite close, just passed away, which is notable because Smith is one of the greatest business leaders of my entire lifetime, in my assessment. So here's to Frank, whom I'm hoping Fred Smith is meeting again, because only God can tell what Frank is supposed to be doing.

(1) Tony Allen's son "Fresh" vs CJ & Memphis, Penny, HS Prep recruiting (2) Norton Hurd IV joins J&J Show on preps recruiting updates, Fred Smith etc (3) Simon Majok added by Penny, Mem recruiting & Grizz need a center & scoring

On this Washington Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on nationwide injunctions and birthright citizenship takes center stage. Stanford law professor Fred Smith, a former clerk at the high court, joins Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy to explain what the decision means for the Constitution, the lower courts, and Americans' legal rights. Then, Congress faces a July 4 deadline to pass President Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, with Medicaid and health care subsidies at the center of fierce Senate debate. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting hit by a baseball; The Fred Smith gambling story; The Poop Cruise

Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.Elon Musk vows to defeat politicians who back Trump's megabill 'if it is the last thing I do' and Elon Musk says he'll form the 'America Party' if Trump's 'insane' spending bill passes“Elon Musk knew, long before he so strongly Endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV Mandate. It is ridiculous, and was always a major part of my campaign. Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one. Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa. No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE. Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!”Elon Musk's loyal and trusted Tesla ‘fixer' takes the fall for dismal EV salesOmead Afshar, head of North America and Europe, was fired for failing to turn around the brand's flagging demandFedEx founder Fred Smith has died at 80Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Supports Compelling Case for Change to Brookdale Senior Living Board of Directors and Recommends “Withhold” votes on long tenured Brookdale directors Lee Wielansky, Chair of the Investment Committee, and Victoria Freed, Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee:“Given the tenure and positions of Wielansky and Freed, they are arguably the most culpable among incumbent directors for the current state of affairs.”2014 vote: Wielansky (99.6% YES) and Freed (98.8% YES)Leading Independent Proxy Advisory ISS Supports Compelling Case for Change to AstroNova Board of DirectorsISS finds “change at the Board level is warranted to improve independence and oversight”: 97% YES for entire board last yearBoard Effectiveness: A Survey of the C-Suitebased on a PwC and The Conference Board report:93% of executives say they want someone on their board replaced (highest ever)only 50% of executives have confidence in their boards ability to remove underperforming directorsWhat are the challenges in replacing directors?:Executives: 48% said individual director assessments are not performedDirectors: 34% personal relationships between board membersTop 3 areas of expertise they want added to their boards: 1) international, AI and Gen AI, Environmental/SustainabilityExecutives want more board time spent on: ESG, talent management, AI and GenAITexas Enacts New Law to Regulate Proxy Advisory FirmsSB 2337 aims to limit proxy advice based on "nonfinancial" factors such as ESG and DEI and requires proxy advisors to provide a "specific financial analysis" for any recommendation in opposition to management's position.Hormel Foods Announces Elevation of John Ghingo to President; Jeffrey M. Ettinger to Serve as Interim Chief Executive Officerwill return to the company for a defined period of 15 months as interim chief executive officer(1) base salary of $1,200,000 per year; (2) annual target award equal to $2,000,000 (prorated for partial fiscal years); (3) a one-time equity grant of $7,200,000, approximately 75% of which shall consist of a stock option award and 25% of which shall consist of time-based restricted stock units; (4) standard executive benefit and health and welfare plan participation; and (5) four weeks of paid vacation for the remainder of 2025, and six weeks of paid vacation for the period of January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.Netflix Rejects Jay Hoag's Resignation, Adds New Board Member“Mr. Hoag's continued service as a member of the Board is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders,” the filing states.79% said NOStarbucks Elects Dambisa Moyo and Marissa Mayer to its Board of DirectorsMoyo is on the boards of Chevron Corporation and Condé Nast and previously served on the boards of SABMiller, Barclays Bank, 3M, and Seagate Technologies. Mayer previously served as CEO and a director on the board of Yahoo!. Mayer currently serves on the boards of Walmart, AT&T, and Hilton Hotels & Resorts. She has also served on the board of Nextdoor.SEC bans CEOs from becoming chairmen without 3-year breakThe Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a new directive prohibiting Chief Executive Officers and Executive Directors from immediately assuming the position of Board Chairman within the same company or group after leaving office. A mandatory three-year “cool off period” has been introduced before such transitions can take place.NigeriaZuckerberg's Employees Have a Wild New Nickname for HimFaced with the return of Donald Trump to the Oval Office, Zuckerberg conveniently molted out of his pseudo-progressive skin and into a darling of the manosphere. He's since appeared on shows like Joe Rogan to complain that US business culture needs to "regrow its manhood," because American capitalism is "culturally neutered.""MAGA Mark"Mark Zuckerberg announces creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs Zohran Mamdani's victory in NYC mayoral primary leaves Wall Street ‘alarmed' and ‘depressed'Bill Ackman pledges to bankroll any NYC mayoral candidate capable of defeating Zohran MamdaniAI is doing up to 50% of the work at Salesforce, CEO Marc Benioff saysUber in Talks With Its Founder, Travis Kalanick, to Fund Self-Driving Car DealUber is in talks with former CEO Travis Kalanick to help fund his prospective bid for the U.S. subsidiary of Chinese self-driving car company Pony.aiTyson workers authorize strike at Texas plant over CEO pay, labor practicesAl Brito, the president of Local 577, said the strike is in part a response to the Tyson CEO's pay: “We are bargaining with one of the most repulsively greedy and amoral corporations in the entire country. Last year, Tyson's CEO made 525 times that of the median worker.”Ford recalls over 130,000 Lincoln Aviators due to risk of parts detaching while driving

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! A visionary is defined as a person with original and innovative ideas about the future. The man known as Fred Smith of the Federal Express Corporation was that, and a whole lot more. Along with millions of people around the world, both of your wingmen owe much of their success and life fulfillment to this great man that not only created the organization that invented overnight express delivery but also helped connect commercial markets around the world with each other. The company now known as FedEx was actually a start-up company that barely survived, not that long ago. Following his service to America as a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot and Forward Air Controller during the Viet Nam war, Fred Smith began putting the pieces together of a fledgling operation that would in a short time, emerge as a global powerhouse that became inextricably tied to the U.S. as well as the global economy. This risk-taker managed to stay in business by actually winning a little money during a card game in Las Vegas. He took a leap of faith and put all of his fortune on the line to see his dreams come true. This titan of industry who both wingmen had the good fortune to interact with, asked nothing of his employees, other than to do their very best to satisfy the customer. The contributions this man has made to the United States and the rest of the world are too long to list here. Suffice it to say, he was a shining symbol of American innovation enhanced by technological achievement powered by a solid team. On the health front, for middle aged people there is good news. Once again, a particular pattern of exercise regimens has been proven to radically improve the heart condition of those who have been sedentary for an extended period. United States Navy carrier aviation has changed radically from its earliest days dating back to the year 1911. But throughout all of the technological innovations during the last century, the primary method of successfully landing aircraft on moving ships at sea is fundamentally the same; it involves the extended tail hook of an airplane snagging a metal wire that has been strung across the width of the flight deck to make it stop. Meet a wingman who sprang into action by using a technological innovation to save a child from drowning.

Our guest on this week's episode is Mark Baxa, president & CEO of The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, also known as CSCMP. Earlier this week the supply chain industry lost an icon. Fred Smith was the founder of FedEx – a company that has literally revolutionized the delivery business. Our guest discusses how Fred Smith's vision and business savvy has left lasting impacts on the supply chain industry.  Autonomous vehicles continue to see wider adoption while fostering more debates on their safety. Most uses are for robotaxis, with some limited applications for hauling freight. However, this week we saw a rally by Teamsters Union members who lobbied legislators in Massachusetts to pass a state law to require human drivers inside these vehicles. That was a reaction to plans by Waymo — the self-driving car company that is a unit of Google's parent company Alphabet — to start deploying its cars in Massachusetts. Senior Editor Victoria Kickham was in Salt Lake City this week at the SMC3 Connections conference. That's a trucking and supply chain event that takes place each year and draws a crowd of about 500. The conference covered a range of issues, but she says two things really stood out - tariffs/trade and AI. She dives into these two topics in her report.Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. All episodes are available to stream now. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes. The podcast is also available at www.thescxchange.com.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)Teamsters ask Massachusetts lawmakers to require human drivers in AVsGlobal trade and AI top LTL industry concernsVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comPodcast is sponsored by: Zebra Robotics AutomationOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITY

(1) Grizzlies, Coward, and what to do now in the 2nd round tonight on 92.9 FM (2) Memphis Airport will be renamed after Fred Smith

Gary Kusin, Former CEO, FedEx Kinko's; author, "Always Learning"

Before beefing with teenagers online as a MSCS board member, Towanna Murphy was apparently a FedEx employee. She's in hot water again for a social media post she deleted regarding Fred Smith's passing, and we react to it. Also on the show, Rep. David Kustoff joins the show to talk about the latest in politics, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins on if President Trump should win a Nobel Peace Prize. We also get into if Rivera could actually beat Bob Cousy in 1on1 basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Daytime Crisp Session IPA from Lagunitas Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Palm Springs and looks forward to the July 4th holiday week.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (17:21): Kathleen shares news announcing Dolly Parton's limited residency in Vegas, Mattress Mack walks out with Morgan Wallen at Wallen's Houston show,    TASTING MENU (1:52): Kathleen samples Lowcountry Mustard BBQ Kettle Chips and Ritz Hot Honey crackers.    UPDATES (28:22): Kathleen shares updates on Black Sabbath's final concert being live streamed from Birmingham UK, Lori Daybell is convicted on more murder charges, climate activists splash paint on a Picasso in Montreal to protest Canadian wildfires, Mobland is renewed for another season,    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:53): Kathleen reveals that Canadian lynx kittens have been found in Northern Washington for the first time in 40 years.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (48:07) : Kathleen shares articles on Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice showing that he's a cat dad, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get a 400% raise, a study says daytime naps slow brain aging by up to 6.5 years, a hotel in China uses red pandas to wake up guests, the NFL now has 12 female owners, Pablo Escobar's jet is now an Airbnb, FedEx founder Fred Smith rescued the company playing blackjack, Shakira cancels her San Antonio concert, 10 restaurant chains have the happiest workers, there's a massive problem with Bluesky, and LSU crushes Rocco's Jello Shot Challenge competition at the College World Series.    STUPID TOURIST STORIES (45:19): Kathleen reads about the Louvre revealing that they are implementing new additional fees to see the Mona Lisa due to overtourism.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:09:08): Kathleen reads about Saint Padre Pio.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (25:58): Kathleen recommends “Trainwreck: The Mayor of Mayhem” on Netflix.  FEEL GOOD STORY (1:03:27): Kathleen reads about a cat surviving a 3-week trip from China to Minnesota in a shipping container. 

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, transformed a college term paper idea into a global logistics powerhouse. A Marine veteran and visionary entrepreneur, he pioneered overnight delivery, revolutionizing commerce and connecting the world. His legacy extends beyond business: a champion for employees, veterans, and philanthropy. His life embodies perseverance, innovation, and the enduring...

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon pay tribute to Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, highlighting his pivotal role in the development of overnight shipping. They share the legendary story of Smith gambling FedEx's last cash in Las Vegas to make payroll, a gamble that ultimately kept […] The post Overnight Success + Patience is a Currency – Business Brain 660 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

En la edición de hoy del Radar Empresarial revisamos el desempeño financiero de FedEx, la tercera firma más relevante del sector logístico a nivel global. Sus pronósticos decepcionaron a los inversores. Para el primer trimestre fiscal, la empresa anticipa unas ganancias por acción que oscilarán entre los 3,40 y los 4 dólares, mientras que los analistas esperaban 4,06 dólares. Esta es la única proyección compartida por la compañía hasta ahora. Según indican, el panorama económico presenta demasiadas incertidumbres como para proporcionar una guía más amplia, debido en gran parte a la presión de los aranceles internacionales y a las tensiones geopolíticas en Medio Oriente, especialmente entre Irán e Israel. En respuesta a este contexto, FedEx interrumpió recientemente sus operaciones hacia Israel e Irak. Durante la reunión con analistas, el director ejecutivo, Raj Subramaniam, destacó que “la demanda global continúa siendo inestable”. A pesar de la cautela en sus previsiones, los datos correspondientes al cuarto trimestre superaron las expectativas. FedEx reportó ganancias de 6,07 dólares por acción, por encima de los 5,96 dólares que preveía el consenso del mercado. También alcanzó ingresos superiores a los 22.000 millones de dólares, un incremento interanual del 1%, superando las estimaciones de 21.840 millones. Estos resultados robustos contrastan con la noticia del fallecimiento de Fred Smith, fundador y presidente de la compañía, apenas unas horas antes de la publicación de resultados. Exmilitar, Smith aplicó su experiencia en el ejército para transformar el sector, apostando por entregas garantizadas en 24 horas, una base operativa centralizada en Memphis y una flota propia. No obstante, tanto FedEx como otras firmas del rubro han sufrido cambios importantes tras la decisión de Donald Trump de eliminar el beneficio fiscal para envíos desde plataformas asiáticas como Temu y Shein. A esto se suma una caída en la demanda debido a la pérdida de confianza de los consumidores, según reconoció Brie Carere, directora de atención al cliente. Además, se observa un giro hacia alternativas terrestres más económicas, en detrimento del transporte aéreo. Como respuesta estratégica, FedEx planea separar su unidad de transporte terrestre para el año 2026.

While Czabe does love his older "brother" in radio ANDY POLLIN for being unapologetically Andy, there was one thing Andy said he thinks they should "do away with" in sports that is sure to make your blood boil. Also the legend of Fred Smith, founder of FedEx dies at 80. How blackjack saved his company, and why he lead the charge to oust Lil' Danny Snyder from the Redskins. Does the NBA's TV ratings really matter? How come the Wizards literally can't draft anybody good? What things are on your "I'm not doing that anymore" list? MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE* Check out Indeed: https:// indeed.com/CZABE* Check out SelectQuote: https://selectquote.com/CZABEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hour 2- Geoff Calkins on Fred Smith and NBA Draft, NFL Collusion, and KP Trade

FedEx's board of directors elected R. Brad Martin as chairman following the passing of founder Fred Smith, and a decision to reduce the board's size to 12 members. The company expressed profound gratitude for Smith's vision and contributions, as Martin, previously vice chairman, now leads the audit and finance committees. Maersk has suspended services to Israel's busiest port, Haifa, and halted cargo acceptance due to ongoing conflict and safety risks from missile attacks. This decision was made prior to new missile attacks, which occurred despite reports of a potential ceasefire. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a five-year, $10 million research initiative to study the long-term health effects of the 2023 railroad derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. This marks the first large-scale coordinated federal program to address community health concerns, focusing on public health tracking, chemical exposure impacts, and multi-disciplinary communication. Also, tune into FreightWaves TV for programs like Check Call and Loaded and Rolling, and mark your calendars for upcoming events like the Enterprise Fleet Summit on July 23rd. Don't miss the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 30th in Washington D.C., where a special ticket offer allows combining it with your F3 ticket for a reduced price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves honors the remarkable life and legacy of Fred Smith, the visionary founder who built FedEx into the world's largest cargo airline. Learn how his hands-on leadership and strategic aircraft acquisitions transformed the company into a global commerce leader, even through ventures that didn't succeed. Erez Agmoni of Interwoven Ventures, who previously led innovation at Maersk, shares insights on how combining AI computer vision with dynamic digital twins allows for significant efficiency improvements, as seen in Maersk's container unloading, which achieved 82% accuracy in prediction times, and drayage operations, which saved millions by consolidating information for optimization. Geopolitical tensions are disrupting freight flows, as demonstrated by Maersk's decision to stop Haifa service prior to Iran missile attacks, underscoring the delicate balance shipping giants must maintain for crew safety and operations. This suspension, amid escalating conflict, contributed to increased container rates from Shanghai to European ports, showing broader market uncertainties. For the trucking industry, prepare for a hot, tight July 4th freight market, where spot truckload rates are expected to rise, offering a significant opportunity for carriers to capitalize on higher rates. Freight brokers, however, face the challenge of proactively managing margins against potentially surging spot rates as tender rejection rates climb nationally and in key regional hubs. Fuel prices are also in the spotlight, with the benchmark diesel price now at its highest level in almost a year after a big jump, even as ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) futures markets recently plunged. This surge, following initial fears of supply disruptions from Middle East conflicts, means diesel consumers are still feeling the pinch at the pump. Finally, we highlight innovative strides in fleet management as Samsara introduces its 2025 North America Customer Advisory Board, bringing together industry leaders to shape the product roadmap for AI-driven tools. Discover how customers are leveraging Samsara's AI-powered platforms to achieve impressive ROI, including millions saved in maintenance costs and significant reductions in accidents and theft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin discusses the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, offers his insights and opinion on some of the questions being asked. Kevin talks about some of the details revealed by an invitation only group of retired generals and members of the Israel Defense Force. Kevin talks about Fred Smith, founder and executive chairman, FedEx Corp., who passed away over the weekend. S&P Global released the results of their Purchasing Managers Index from the Manufacturing sector and the Services sector; Kevin has the details. The National Association of Realtors released the May Existing Home Sales report; Kevin discusses the details, offers his insights and puts the data into perspective. Oil and gas prices reacts no oil supply disruption yet from the U.S. attack on Iran, rumors of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz supply route, a attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar and pressure from President Trump to oil producers to keep prices low

"Would you bet your company's last $5,000 on a hand of blackjack?"That's exactly what Fred Smith—the founder of FedEx—did in 1973. And in this episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray unpack the jaw-dropping story of how one man's Vegas gamble saved a now-$50 billion company. The FedEx Origin Story You Won't BelieveKT shares the legendary tale of Fred Smith flying to Vegas with FedEx's last $5,000—and returning with $27,000 after a blackjack hot streak that literally saved the company.Plus, it turns out Fred Smith's son is none other than Arthur Smith, former Falcons head coach and current Steelers OC. “Tough year for Arthur—his dad died, and now he's gotta deal with Aaron Rodgers.”

24 Jun 2025. Oman is set to introduce a 5% income tax on high earners from 2028. Could this signal a shift across the Gulf? We speak to taxpert Thomas Vanhee of Aurifer Middle East. Plus, we get the latest on regional developments and market reaction with economist Jeanne Walters. And we reflect on the life and legacy of FedEx founder Fred Smith, with longtime colleague and Dubai business leader Hamdi Osman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, offers his insights and opinion on some of the questions being asked. Kevin talks about some of the details revealed by an invitation only group of retired generals and members of the Israel Defense Force. Kevin talks about Fred Smith, founder and executive chairman, FedEx Corp., who passed away over the weekend. S&P Global released the results of their Purchasing Managers Index from the Manufacturing sector and the Services sector; Kevin has the details. The National Association of Realtors released the May Existing Home Sales report; Kevin discusses the details, offers his insights and puts the data into perspective. Oil and gas prices reacts no oil supply disruption yet from the U.S. attack on Iran, rumors of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz supply route, a attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar and pressure from President Trump to oil producers to keep prices low

FreightWaves honors the remarkable life and legacy of Fred Smith, the visionary founder who built FedEx into the world's largest cargo airline. Learn how his hands-on leadership and strategic aircraft acquisitions transformed the company into a global commerce leader, even through ventures that didn't succeed. Erez Agmoni of Interwoven Ventures, who previously led innovation at Maersk, shares insights on how combining AI computer vision with dynamic digital twins allows for significant efficiency improvements, as seen in Maersk's container unloading, which achieved 82% accuracy in prediction times, and drayage operations, which saved millions by consolidating information for optimization. Geopolitical tensions are disrupting freight flows, as demonstrated by Maersk's decision to stop Haifa service prior to Iran missile attacks, underscoring the delicate balance shipping giants must maintain for crew safety and operations. This suspension, amid escalating conflict, contributed to increased container rates from Shanghai to European ports, showing broader market uncertainties. For the trucking industry, prepare for a hot, tight July 4th freight market, where spot truckload rates are expected to rise, offering a significant opportunity for carriers to capitalize on higher rates. Freight brokers, however, face the challenge of proactively managing margins against potentially surging spot rates as tender rejection rates climb nationally and in key regional hubs. Fuel prices are also in the spotlight, with the benchmark diesel price now at its highest level in almost a year after a big jump, even as ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) futures markets recently plunged. This surge, following initial fears of supply disruptions from Middle East conflicts, means diesel consumers are still feeling the pinch at the pump. Finally, we highlight innovative strides in fleet management as Samsara introduces its 2025 North America Customer Advisory Board, bringing together industry leaders to shape the product roadmap for AI-driven tools. Discover how customers are leveraging Samsara's AI-powered platforms to achieve impressive ROI, including millions saved in maintenance costs and significant reductions in accidents and theft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FedEx's board of directors elected R. Brad Martin as chairman following the passing of founder Fred Smith, and a decision to reduce the board's size to 12 members. The company expressed profound gratitude for Smith's vision and contributions, as Martin, previously vice chairman, now leads the audit and finance committees. Maersk has suspended services to Israel's busiest port, Haifa, and halted cargo acceptance due to ongoing conflict and safety risks from missile attacks. This decision was made prior to new missile attacks, which occurred despite reports of a potential ceasefire. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a five-year, $10 million research initiative to study the long-term health effects of the 2023 railroad derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. This marks the first large-scale coordinated federal program to address community health concerns, focusing on public health tracking, chemical exposure impacts, and multi-disciplinary communication. Also, tune into FreightWaves TV for programs like Check Call and Loaded and Rolling, and mark your calendars for upcoming events like the Enterprise Fleet Summit on July 23rd. Don't miss the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 30th in Washington D.C., where a special ticket offer allows combining it with your F3 ticket for a reduced price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 23, 2025 - Season 15, Episode 151 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the weekend passing of FedEx founder Fred Smith, the father of Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith. Alex and I briefly retouch on the need for the 2025 Steelers to have faster starts on both offense and defense following a few social media posts over the weekend by NFL stats specialist Warren Sharp. On the heels of my annual 90 In 30 series getting underway over the weekend, Alex and I go over the first nine players that I have covered. That means that we both take an in-depth look at T Calvin Anderson, G Spencer Anderson, WR Calvin Austin III, DT Keeanu Benton, CB Beanie Bishop Jr., DT Yahya Black, K Chris Boswell, G Nick Broeker, and ILB Carson Bruener ahead of training camp getting underway next month. We go over our expectations for the nine players to start this series and much more. We spend a little time in this show speculating what the top three offensive line pairings will ultimately be once training camp gets underway. This 83-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap. We end this show by answering several emails we received from listeners of the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3FPqMt6 Market Reactions to U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites and Geopolitical Implications In this Monday edition of the Dividend Cafe, the host discusses recent market reactions to the U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. The discussion covers muted responses in equity markets, fluctuating oil prices, and subsequent rallies in bond markets. The geopolitical implications of the strike, including potential de-escalation by Iran and the impact on U.S.-China trade war negotiations, are explored. Additionally, the episode touches on the current U.S. legislative process concerning tax policies, the economic impact of AI on businesses, existing home sales, and upcoming political events. The host also pays tribute to Fred Smith, the late founder of Federal Express. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:23 US-Iran Tensions and Market Reactions 02:34 Market Analysis and Reactions 06:27 Long-term Implications of US-Iran Conflict 10:30 Public Policy Updates 12:59 Economic Indicators and Predictions 16:13 Closing Remarks and Tribute to Fred Smith Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

6.23.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan breaks down the outcome of game 7 of the NBA Finals series between the Thunder and Pacers and talks about the passing of Fred Smith. Kevin Sheehan asks callers if the Pacers would've won game 7 of the NBA Finals if Tyrese Haliburton stayed healthy.

6.23.25, Kevin Sheehan breaks down the outcome of game 7 of the NBA Finals series between the Thunder and Pacers and talks about the passing of Fred Smith.

6.23.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan breaks down the outcome of game 7 of the NBA Finals series between the Thunder and Pacers and talks about the passing of Fred Smith. Kevin Sheehan asks callers if the Pacers would've won game 7 of the NBA Finals if Tyrese Haliburton stayed healthy. 6.23.25 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan on if a uniform change for the Commanders is coming soon and reacting to Josh Harris spending half a million dollars on a Jayden Daniels rookie card. Kevin Sheehan plays the second part of his Logan Paulsen interview where they talk about the Commanders defense and who is expected to step up. Kevin Sheehan on Marshon Lattimore possibly not returning to his pro bowl level of play. 6.23.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis of the NBA Finals outcome, Kevin Durant trying to recruit Micah Parsons to the Commanders and the NBA Draft. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Commanders' fans overreactions to Terry McLaurin's contract situation still dragging along and where Terry ranks as an all time Commander.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored equities and oil market reaction to the U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities over the weekend. The anchors also discussed what to make of Tesla's robotaxi launch, which took place Sunday in Austin, Texas. The CEO of Amrize -- the North American spin-off of Swiss cement giant Holcim -- joined the anchors at Post 9 to discuss his company's public debut on the New York Stock Exchange as well as where data centers fit into Amrize's future. Also in focus: Tech's hot June, M&A buzz surrounding Bank of New York Mellon and Northern Trust, remembering FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died over the weekend at the age of 80. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Former Washington minority owner Fred Smith, one of the owners who helped oust Dan Snyder, passed away this past weekend.

Former Washington minority owner Fred Smith passed away, and we discuss his legacy here. 2 days away from the NBA Draft, who could the Wizards take?

6.23.25 Hour 3 1:00- Nats- Mark Zuckerman, Wizards- Varun Shankar, Commanders- Earl Forcey 29:35- Former Washington minority owner Fred Smith, one of the owners who helped oust Dan Snyder, passed away this past weekend.

6.23.25 Hour 4 1:00- With Fred Smith passing away, how should we remember him? 25:45- We take your calls on how you'll remember former Washington minority owner Fred Smith.

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss the US strike on Iran, the passing of FedEx founder Fred Smith, and Trump's attack on Powell. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Hour 1- The Loss of Fred Smith, OKC Wins Title, and KD Traded to Houston

3:00---Tyrese Haliburton's achilles injury and our thoughts that came after we saw the injury19:37---ESPN's Michael Eaves joins the show via Zoom to talk about the Thunder winning the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton's injury, if more teams will be more cautious with calf strains going forward, Kevin Durant being traded to Houston and more.37:09--GP's 5 More Things on ESPN's NBA Power Rankings for the 2025-26 season, LSU winning the College World Series, Jay-Z's first performance since 2017, Kevin Durant being traded, and the passing of FedEx Founder Fred Smith1:27:50---GP's Carryout

Jake Reuse of Dawgs HQ looks at Georgia's recruiting and more. Chuck and Heath discuss the passing of Memphis mega booster Fred Smith. Tony Tsoukalas of Tide Illustrated sizes up Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(1) OKC, Grizz #16 pick, Edey speeding, Hali achilles, & Fred Smith passing (2) Dr. Ed Scott, Memphis AD, on Memphis Rev Share & new Liberty Stadium info

(1) "Respect Burgers" for Fred Smith and a Memphis diver record holder (2) Geoff Calkins on the legacy of Fred Smith & NBA Finals / OKC Championship

Geoff opens the show by remembering and honoring the life of Fred Smith. Then, Geoff discusses his reactions to the NBA Finals, the Kevin Durant trade, and more.

Geoff Calkins---- LEGACY of FRED SMITH in Memphis

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Braves with monster series in NYC OKC are champs, Haliburton is a hero RedZone KD traded - Hawks fail again? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta sports, the National sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets daily from two "Southern Yankees" daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10am is sponsored by Cornerstone Remodeling Atlanta, for renovations to your home, trust cornerstone. The Braves lose 2 of 3 to the Fish X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed NBA Finals Game 7 - Halibuton an all timer! Terry Fontenot is fearless? Say what? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The passing of Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, was simply a major blow to Memphis. His vision paved the way for thousands across the Mid-South (and the globe) to provide for their families and make a good living. He is among Memphis greats, and we dedicate this episode to his legacy. Also on the show, Trump strikes Iran! We break down Operation Midnight Hammer and where this could end up going. During the show, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was declared by the President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former mayor of Memphis Jim Strickland joins the show to remember the impact of Fred Smith on the city and beyond. Also, Greg and Eli recap LSU's victory over Coastal Carolina at the College World Series and Keegan Bradley's first-place finish at the Travelers.