Podcasts about Futures

If you can be replaced with a prompt, your pricing power in 2026 is racing to zero. And here's what no one's really talking about or telling you: it's not that you need to learn more about AI. Yes, that will help you, but it's about becoming the kind of service provider that AI can't replace.At the end of the day, that's what we need to focus on in 2026, becoming irreplaceable instead of replaceable with a prompt.Today I'm breaking down the four futures of freelancing, and by the end of this post, you're gonna know exactly which path you're on, and more importantly, which one you need to pivot to before you're replaced by a robot.Topics Covered In This Episode:AI Replacing Freelancers: The Future of Freelancing in 2026 — Why some service providers are about to thrive while others get replaced by AI, and what's causing this massive split in the freelance industry.How to Avoid Being Replaced by AI as a Freelancer — The shift from doer to strategist and why clients are no longer paying for task execution but desperately seeking freelance consultants who can provide leadership and strategy.The 4 Futures of Freelancing Business Models — A breakdown of the commodity path, the lean specialist route, and the freelance strategist transformation that leads to $20K-$30K months with premium freelance pricing.How to Charge Premium Prices as a Service Provider — Real example of charging $1,800 for one hour of freelance consulting by getting paid for your brain (not your hands) and using AI tools to handle deliverables.Becoming an Irreplaceable Freelancer in the Age of AI — Why you can't be replaced by AI when you master the soft skills like emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and client leadership that freelance services need in 2026.Find the full post at:  https://brandimowles.com/268Want More Like This? ⬇️

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com- WILLAg News Update- Don Day, DayWeather.com ★ Support this podcast ★

APAC stocks were mostly higher following the positive handover from Wall Street, where all major indices gained amid outperformance in energy and a softer yield environment.US President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at a GOP member retreat at 10:00EST/15:00GMT on Tuesday and will participate in a meeting at 14.30EST/19:30GMT on Tuesday.Witnesses reportedly heard loud blasts near the Presidential Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, according to Bloomberg's Erik Wasson. There were then reports of a shooting near the Presidential Palace in Caracas, although the Venezuelan government said the situation was under control.NVIDIA (NVDA) CEO said there is strong demand from China for H200 chips, while he added that the Co. has applied for licenses to ship H200 chips to China, and the US government is working to process them.European equity futures indicate a mildly positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.1% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.3% on Monday.Looking ahead, highlights include French CPI Prelim (Dec), German CPI Prelim (Dec), US S&P PMI Final (Dec), Speakers including ECB's Cipollone & Fed's Barkin, Fed Discount Rate Minutes, Supply from Germany & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net- Ed Usset, University of Minnesota- Mark Russo, EverStream.ai ★ Support this podcast ★

US President Trump announced on Saturday that the US successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela, while he added that President Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of Venezuela.US President Trump said they are ready to stage a second strike if necessary and had assumed a second wave was needed, but now probably not.US President Trump signalled the US could widen its focus in the region to Cuba, and he will be meeting with House Republicans in a closed-door meeting on Tuesday. Further, Trump said it “sounds good” to him regarding whether there will be an operation in Colombia.Crude futures fluctuated and pared most of their earlier losses after initially slumping by more than 1% as participants digested the geopolitical events from over the weekend.APAC stocks were mostly higher as the region shrugged off the US strike on Venezuela and resumed last year's semiconductor-led rally which lifted the KOSPI to a record high; European equity futures indicate a higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.7%.Looking ahead, highlights include US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Dec).Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump announced on Saturday that the US successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela, while he added that President Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of Venezuela.US President Trump said they are ready to stage a second strike if necessary and had assumed a second wave was needed, but now probably not.US President Trump signalled the US could widen its focus in the region to Cuba, and he will be meeting with House Republicans in a closed-door meeting on Tuesday. Further, Trump said it “sounds good” to him regarding whether there will be an operation in Colombia.European bourses are broadly in the green; US equity futures are mixed, with outperformance in the NQ. ASML +3% named top pick at Bernstein.DXY firmer on haven appeal, G10s subdued across the board to various degrees; Global fixed income slightly firmer with non-geopolitical updates somewhat light, ISM ahead.Choppy price action in the crude complex as geopolitics remain in focus; XAU gain on safe-haven demand; Copper raises following strength in the semiconductor sector.Looking ahead, highlights include US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Dec).Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

FreshEd is on holidays. We'll be back in February. -- Today Fazal Rizvi joins me to talk about his forthcoming book entitled Globalization and Educational Futures. Fazal revisits the rise of the popular discourses of globalization, examines many its discontents, and suggests nonetheless that it is too hasty to imagine its total demise. Fazal Rizvi is Emeritus Professor in Global Studies of Education at the University of Melbourne, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Citation: Rizvi, Fazal with Will Brehm, FreshEd, 378, podcast audio, December 2, 2024. https://freshedpodcast.com/378-rizvi/ -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com

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- Nick Seiter, Extension Field Crops Entomologist - University of Illinois  - Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist - Illinois Soybean AssociationFrom the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Crop Sciences for the 2026 Growing Season. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.Coming up next, we dive into the outlook for the 2026 growing season with a focus on crop sciences. Join Stephanie Porter from the Illinois Soybean Association and University of Illinois entomologist Nick Seiter as they discuss the latest research on pest management, weed resistance, and innovative on-farm trials aimed at helping farmers navigate the challenges of the coming year.32:43 ★ Support this podcast ★

- Rod Johnson, Associate Dean of Research - University of Illinois  - Matthew Vann, Director of Extension - University of Illinois  - Rodney Weinzierl, Executive Director - Illinois Corn Growers AssocaitionFrom the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Research, Outreach, and Working Together. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.The future of Illinois agriculture is in the hands of some very capable leaders. At a recent symposium, key figures from the University of Illinois College of ACES and the Illinois Corn Growers Association sat down to discuss the evolving landscape of agricultural research, extension services, and industry collaboration.From navigating shifts in federal funding priorities to pioneering AI applications in farming, these leaders are bridging the gap between campus innovation and "muddy boots" field application.Join us as we hear from:   - Matthew Van, the new Director of Extension at the University of Illinois    - Rodney Weinzierl, long-time leader at the Illinois Corn Growers Association    - Rod Johnson, Associate Dean of Research at the College of ACES 29:50 running time ★ Support this podcast ★

Kim Stanley Robinson discusses Real Utopian Futures. Find the feed of English episodes only here: https://www.futurehistories-international.com/ You can also import the RSS feed to your favorite app: https://www.futurehistories-international.com/feed.xml   Shownotes The reference page on Kim Stanley Robinson, his works, interviews, talks, etc. (including a discussion forum): https://www.kimstanleyrobinson.info/ Robinson, K. S. (2020). The Ministry for the Future. Orbit Books. https://www.orbit-books.co.uk/titles/kim-stanley-robinson/the-ministry-for-the-future/9780356508863/ Robinson, K. S. (2017). New York 2140. Orbit Books. https://www.orbit-books.co.uk/titles/kim-stanley-robinson/new-york-2140/9780356508788/ Robinson, K. S. (1988). The Gold Coast. Macmillan. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312890377/thegoldcoast/ Blumenfeld, J. (2024). Managing Decline. Cured Quail, Vol. 3. https://curedquail.com/Managing-Decline Blumenfeld, J. (2022). Climate Barbarism. Adapting to a wrong World. Constellations, 30, 162–178. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1467-8675.12596 the quoted Kohei Saito video: https://youtube.com/shorts/WnvhD7p651M?si=SdfPftKOCJM6MS9j the lecture in which Kim Stanley Robinson talks about “futurecide” and “preemptive capitulation”: https://youtu.be/HpzXkpx29S4?si=PVlOE53Hj5-BZR5B reporting on and summary of the talk: https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/article/the-war-on-science-is-here-kim-stanley-robinson-says-its-just-the-beginning/ Löwy, M. (2005). What is Ecosocialism? Capitalism Nature Socialism, 16(2), 15–24. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10455750500108237 for an overview of the history and different schools of Ecomarxist/Ecosocialist theory: https://www.historicalmaterialism.org/ecology-marxism-andreas-malm/ on Anna Kornbluh: http://www.annakornbluh.com/ on Mass Extinction Events: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-mass-extinction-and-are-we-facing-a-sixth-one.html Dressler, A. (2025). You have 100 ‘Energy Slaves'. The Climate Brink. https://www.theclimatebrink.com/p/you-have-100-energy-slaves on the 30 by 30 Biodiversity Goal: https://www.cop28.com/en/thought-leadership/The-30x30-Biodiversity-Goal-at-COP28 the International Maritime Organization: https://www.imo.org/ on the ‘Half-Earth Project': https://eowilsonfoundation.org/what-is-the-half-earth-project/ Wilson, E. O. (2016). Half-Earth. Our Planet's Fight for Life. Norton Books. https://wwnorton.com/books/9781631492525 Pendergrass, D. & Vettese, T. (2022). Half-Earth Socialism. A Plan to Save the Future from Extinction, Climate Change and Pandemics. Verso. https://www.versobooks.com/products/2650-half-earth-socialism one of the many interviews/talks in which Kim Stanley Robinson talks about science fiction as the realism of our times: https://youtu.be/p1wNhc46xjE?si=hOdKuwRQhef-9tLs on the Turing Test: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test on Neoliberalism attaching itself to demands of the New Left: Boltanski, L. & Chiapello, E. (2018). The New Spirit of Capitalism. Verso. https://www.versobooks.com/products/1980-the-new-spirit-of-capitalism on Friedrich Hayek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Hayek Williams, R. (2015). Structures of Feeling. In: D. Sharma & F. Tygstrup (Ed.), Structures of Feeling. Affectivity and the Study of Culture (pp. 20-26). https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110365481.20/html on Keynesianism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keynesian_economics Vogl, J. (2017). The Ascendancy of Finance. Polity Press. https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=the-ascendancy-of-finance--9781509509294 Graeber, D. (2011). Debt. The First 5,000 Years. Melville House. https://files.libcom.org/files/__Debt__The_First_5_000_Years.pdf on Thomas Piketty: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Piketty on Gabriel Zucman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Zucman on the ‘Zucman tax': https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2025/09/23/zucman-tax-what-the-proposed-wealth-tax-would-mean-for-france_6745653_8.html on Carbon Taxes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_tax Sorg, C. (2023). Finance as a Form of Economic Planning. Competition & Change, 29(1), 17-37. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10245294231217578 Sarkar, S. (2024). The Carbon Coin. An Eco-Speculative Approach to Decarbonisation in Kim Stanley Robinson's The Ministry for the Future. Green Letters, 28(4), 297–310. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14688417.2025.2483998 A policy proposal on ‘Carbon Reward' from the same researcher whose earlier policy work inspired the ‘Carbon Coin' idea in The Ministry for the Future: https://deltonchen.substack.com/p/new-economic-blueprint-for-resolving see also: https://globalcarbonreward.org/newsletters/carbon-coin/ on Quantitative Easing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantitative_easing on Carbon Drawdown: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_sequestration on Nicolas Stern: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Stern,_Baron_Stern_of_Brentford on the Democratic Socialists of America: https://www.dsausa.org/ the Network for Greening the Financial System: https://www.ngfs.net/en on COP30 in Belém: https://unfccc.int/cop30 Solnit, R. (2022). Orwell's Roses. Penguin. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/607057/orwells-roses-by-rebecca-solnit/ Future Histories Episodes on Related Topics S3E47 | Jason W. Moore on Socialism in the Web of Life https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e47-jason-w-moore-on-socialism-in-the-web-of-life/ S03E44 | Anna Kornbluh on Climate Counteraesthetics https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e44-anna-kornbluh-on-climate-counteraesthetics/ S03E32 | Jacob Blumenfeld on Climate Barbarism and Managing Decline https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e32-jacob-blumenfeld-on-climate-barbarism-and-managing-decline/ S03E30 | Matt Huber & Kohei Saito on Growth, Progress and Left Imaginaries https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e30-matt-huber-kohei-saito-on-growth-progress-and-left-imaginaries/ S03E23 | Andreas Malm on Overshooting into Climate Breakdown https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e23-andreas-malm-on-overshooting-into-climate-breakdown/ S02E18 | Drew Pendergrass and Troy Vettese on Half Earth Socialism https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e18-drew-pendergrass-and-troy-vettese-on-half-earth-socialism/ --- If you are interested in democratic economic planning, these resources might be of help: Democratic planning – an information website https://www.democratic-planning.com/ Sorg, C. & Groos, J. (eds.)(2025). Rethinking Economic Planning. Competition & Change Special Issue Volume 29 Issue 1. https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/ccha/29/1 Groos, J. & Sorg, C. (2025). Creative Construction - Democratic Planning in the 21st Century and Beyond. Bristol University Press. [for a review copy, please contact: amber.lanfranchi[at]bristol.ac.uk] https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/creative-construction International Network for Democratic Economic Planning https://www.indep.network/ Democratic Planning Research Platform: https://www.planningresearch.net/ --- Future Histories Contact & Support If you like Future Histories, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/FutureHistories Contact: office@futurehistories.today Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehpodcast/ Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@FutureHistories English webpage: https://futurehistories-international.com   Episode Keywords #KimStanleyRobinson, #JanGroos, #Interview, #FutureHistories, #FutureHistoriesInternational, #futurehistoriesinternational, #Utopia, #RealUtopias, #DemocraticPlanning, #Keynes, #Dystopia, #DemocraticEconomicPlanning, #Capitalism, #EcoSocialism, #Socialism, #GreenCapitalism, #Narratives, #ClimateCounterAesthetics, #Transition, #SocioEcologicalTransition, #SocialDemocracy, #ScienceFiction

- John Jones, Soil Scientist - University of Illinois  - Gary Schnitkey, Agricultural Economist - University of Illinois  - Laura Gentry, Water Quality Specialist - Illinois Corn Growers AssociationFrom the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Why You Should Use the N-Rate Calculator. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.During the December conference we were joined by a panel of experts: John Jones, a soil fertility specialist from the University of Illinois; Gary Schnitkey, an agricultural economist also from the U of I; and Laura Gentry, of the Illinois Corn Growers Association's.In an era of fluctuating input costs, these three believe corn production is about maximizing profits rather than yields. Today you'll listen to them break down how the N-Rate Calculator and the Precision Conservation Management program are helping farmers protect both the local watershed and their bottom line by finding the 'sweet spot' for nitrogen applications. We'll begin with soil scientist John Jones.54:38 running time ★ Support this podcast ★

Kim Stanley Robinson’s life project has been imagining utopias. He’s a science-fiction writer best known in climate circles for writing Ministry For The Future, which depicts a future in which the world gets to grips with climate change following an extreme heat event that kills millions. Robinson joins Akshat Rathi this week on Zero to discuss how to create better futures and whether it’s right to pursue abundance. Explore further: Kim Stanley Robinson Imagines Utopia in 2025 How a Utopian Sci-Fi Author Writes Toward a Low-Carbon Future Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam, Sharon Chen and Laura Millan. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Futures quietly higher; cash steady; boxed beef lower; cash feeders higher.

- Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois  - Brad Stotler, Illinois Corn Growers Association  - KJ Johnson, IL Fertilizer and Chemical Association  From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Ag Policy Objectives and Prospects. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.Up next a critical discussion on the evolving landscape of agricultural policy and markets. This panel features KJ Johnson of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Brad Stotler from the Illinois Corn Growers Association, and Jonathan Coppess of the University of Illinois.Together, we'll dive into the pressing issues facing farmers today, including: - Market Shifts: The transition from ethanol toward new domestic marketplaces for corn.   - Political Climate: The impact of record-breaking congressional retirements and shifting partisan dynamics in Washington and Springfield.   - Trade and Tariffs: The rising concern over fertilizer and chemical costs driven by international trade tensions.   - The Farm Bill: A deep look at the controversial decoupling of food assistance programs from traditional farm subsidies.30:11 running time  ★ Support this podcast ★

What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Joshua Hurtardo Hurtardo on postmortal futures, future studies, de-growth, immortality imaginaries, future collective death, Westworld, and promoting your work in 2026 Who is Joshua?Joshua Hurtado Hurtado is a Mexican interdisciplinary researcher, currently finalising his PhD research at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He studied International Relations for his Bachelor's degree at the Tecnológico de Monterrey university,in Mexico. He obtained his first Master's degree in International Relations as well, specialising in Ideology and Discourse analysis, from the University of Essex, in the United Kingdom. He did a second Master's degree at the University of Turku, in Finland, this time in Futures Studies. After that, he began hisPhD research at the University of Helsinki, Finland, in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences. He uses his expertise in several disciplines and fields of study to conduct theoretical and empirical research on the topics of death and immortality, as well as on the topics of degrowth and sustainability more generally. Scholars in the DeathStudies field will find his articles ‘Towards a postmortalsociety of virtualised ancestors? The Virtual Deceased Person and the preservation of the social bond', ‘Envisioning postmortalfutures: six archetypes on future societal approaches to seeking immortality', and ‘Exploited in immortality: Techno-capitalism and immortality imaginaries in the twenty-firstcentury' published in the journal Mortality, his article ‘Fight, or flee, the future: Affect in contrasting responses against future collective death' published in the journal Journal of Sociology, and his book chapters ‘Westworld, Morality, and Digital Afterlives' in the edited collection Depicting the Afterlife in Contemporary Film and Media: Morality, Religion and Death byAngelique Nairn, and ‘Death, Relationality, and Resistance against Necropolitical Violence in Latin America' in the upcoming edited book Decolonising Death Studies by Panagiotis Pentaris, Stacey Pitsillides and Hajar Ghorbani.  In addition to his academic trajectory, he has also worked at the Ministry of Social Development at the local level in Nuevo León, Mexico, in the roles of policy analyst and later chief of research. He has taught courses at the Undergraduate level at Tecnológico de Monterrey, in Mexico, on Business Models andEntrepreneurship (despite his insistent anti-capitalist critiques) and at the Master's level at the University of Helsinki, on Organizations and EconomicDegrowth. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, watching films and TV series, and playing with Luna, his family's dog. You can contact him via the following email addresses: joshua.hurtado.h@gmail.com (personal), and joshua.hurtado@helsinki.fi (institutional, as of January 2026). You can find him at BlueSky at @joshuahh.bsky.socialHow do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists?To cite this episode, you can use the following citation: Hurtado Hurtado, J. (2026) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 2 January 2026. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com,DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30987202What next?Check out more episodes or find out more about the hosts!Got a question? Get in touch.

US President Trump warned that the US will “rescue” Iranian protestors if they are shot; the US is “locked and loaded and ready to go”.Ukrainian President Zelensky said they are 10% away from a deal to end the war with Russia but not ‘at any cost', according to The Independent.Ukrainian authorities in Zaporizhzhia on January 2nd noted of over 700 Russian attacks on the territory of the province "in the past hours", according to Al Jazeera.European bourses were boosted for most of the European morning, but have come off best levels in recent trade; US equity futures gain, with outperformance in the NQ.DXY is slightly firmer, Antipodeans lead whilst the EUR is pressured a touch.Fixed benchmarks are broadly lower, but are off worst levels in quiet trade.Precious metals rebound amid geopolitical updates, Crude focuses on oversupply pre-OPEC.Looking ahead, highlights include, Canadian & US Final Manufacturing PMIs.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---

Ismael Nieves, General Manager, Primient iPROOF  Vijay Singh, IBRL University of Illinois From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; BioManufacturing and the Future of Ag.  During the conference, Vijay Singh and Ismael Nieves discussed the future of precision fermentation in Illinois, focusing on the role of iFAB or the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub. Vijay Singh from the University of Illinois started the conversation. ★ Support this podcast ★

Futures push into resistance levels; cash quiet; boxed beef lower on good volume; cash feeders higher; weekly cash summary; November slaughter summary.

Futures quiet; cash steady; boxed beef mixed on good volume; cash feeders sharply lower in quiet holiday trade.

Scott Irwin, Agricultural Economist - University of IllinoisUniversity of Illinois Agricultural Economist Scott Irwin's full presentation made during the December 2025 Farm Assets Conference. ★ Support this podcast ★

Dynasty Deep Dive co-host Michael Kelley (⁠@MKelley_ND⁠) joins host Jeremy Mahy (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JMahyfam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) as they breakdown some of the early winter prospect movement. The guys talk about some of the interesting names selected in the Rule 5 Draft, notable prospects moved in early trades, and have some fun with early ADP's for some of the top prospects. Futures Focus is brought to you by Prospects1500.

Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber discuss a pregame non-report from Ian Rapoport that Joe Schoen is expected to stay as the Giants' general manager "through the draft," as well as Jaxson Dart's standing with the organization.

In this episode I speak with Annanay Kapila, founder and CEO of QFEX, a 24/7 centralized perpetual-futures exchange for traditional financial markets.Before founding QFEX, Annanay worked at Flow Traders and Tower Research, where he was introduced to high frequency trading and market microstructure in both crypto and traditional markets. Insights gleaned during these experiences lead him to the conclusion that the perpetual futures model applied to traditional, so-called “real world asset” markets, like equities, was an inevitable future and one he wanted to build.In this episode, we discuss the ramifications of what that world looks like. First, we discuss what perpetual futures are and their distinguishing characteristics from traditional futures. Then we discuss how perpetual futures can work in markets – like single-name equities – where the underlying do not trade 24/7, and have unique features like corporate actions, opening and closing price auctions, and limit-up/limit-down bounds.A consistent thread throughout the entire conversation is risk management. When leverage is your key feature, it is important to think long and hard about how and when liquidations might occur and the safest way to process them. Finally, we discuss why Annanay believes why perpetual futures will succeed where spot tokenization failed and his view on the current regulatory landscape.Please enjoy my conversation with Annanay Kapila.

 This week, we talk with Ryan Lieuallen of Sweet Bee Honey Company in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Ryan shares insights into the significant challenges and changes within the beekeeping industry, including high winter mortality rates and the potential economic impacts of the Tropi mite infestation. We discuss the emergence of new Varroa treatments and innovative strategies for creating sustainable bee pastures for bees. Explore Ryan's dedication to maintaining a five-generation beekeeping heritage while adapting to future challenges in beekeeping and sustainable agriculture. Link to Sweet Bee Honey Company and how to donate to the Bee Foundation:   https://www.sweetbeehoneyco.com

Markets aim to cap a strong year as the final trading week of 2025 begins. Futures face pressure as the S&P 500 eyes a rare milestone. Plus, gold and silver pull back after big gains. And later, what 2026 may bring for AI and where real change could emerge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Futures quiet; cash firm; boxed beef continues lower; cash feeders quiet.

Jim Tarman, Illinois Corn Growers AssociationMark Wilson, U.S. Grains and BioProducts CouncilCollin Watters, Illinois Corn Growers AssociationFrom the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Trade, Transportation and Global Markets.  ★ Support this podcast ★

De Burgos Bengoetxea, árbitro en LaLiga FC Futures: "Este torneo es una gran oportunidad para los niños"

Being disciplined pays off. Markets finishing in a good place – ready for 2026. Fun times ahead with a January warning. Inspired by Market Wizards with our guest, the renowned Jack Schwager.  NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE’S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Mr. Schwager is a recognized industry expert in futures and hedge funds and the author of a number of widely acclaimed financial books. Mr. Schwager is one of the founders of Fund Seeder (FundSeeder.com), a platform designed to find undiscovered trading talent worldwide and connect unknown successful traders with sources of investment capital. Previously, Mr. Schwager was a partner in the Fortune Group (2001-2010), a London-based hedge fund advisory firm. His prior experience also includes 22 years as Director of Futures research for some of Wall Street‘s leading firms, most recently Prudential Securities. Mr. Schwager has written extensively on the futures industry and great traders in all financial markets. He is perhaps best known for his best-selling series of interviews with the greatest hedge fund managers of the last three decades: Unknown Market Wizards, (2020),  Market Wizards (1989, 2012), The New Market Wizards (1992), Stock Market Wizards (2001), Hedge Fund Market Wizards (2012), and The Little Book of Market Wizards (2014). His other books include Market Sense and Nonsense (2012), a compendium of investment misconceptions, and the three-volume series, Schwager on Futures, consisting of Fundamental Analysis (1995), Technical Analysis (1996), and Managed Trading (1996). He is also the author of Getting Started in Technical Analysis (1999), part of John Wiley‘s popular Getting Started series. Learn More at http://www.ibkr.com/funds Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy – https://thedisciplinedinvestor.com/blog/tdi-strategy/ Stocks mentioned in this episode: (SPY), (NVDA), (TOST), (QQQ), (GLD)

Nick Paulson, Agricultural Economist - University of IlliniosUniversity of Illinois Agricultural Economist Nick Paulson's full presentation made during the December 2025 Farm Assets Conference. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the ninety-first episode, Roy and Rob start off the show recapping the impressive victory over the Detroit Lions. Then after the break the guys discuss the futures of the AFC North Head Coaches, Myles Garrett's sack record and future in Cleveland, and then preview the AFC North battle against the Browns, including their predictions! Follow Roy on X⁠⁠ @PreacherBoyRoy⁠⁠ or on Instagram⁠⁠ @bigcountryscoutingllc⁠⁠ Follow Robert Robinson on X⁠⁠ @RobRobGraphics⁠⁠ New Centerville Church of God Service⁠ ⁠link⁠⁠. Information about⁠⁠ The Heyward House⁠⁠ Go check out my work, as well as Jim Wexell and all the great staff at Steel City Insider on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠247sports.com⁠⁠ ⁠Order⁠ Jim Wexell's latest book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box, that features the late Craig Wolfley. Stay Humble, and Be A Blessing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brittney Goodrich, Agricultural Economist - University of IllinoisUniversity of Illinois Agricultural Economist Brittney Goodrich's full presentation made during the December 2025 Farm Assets Conference. ★ Support this podcast ★

It's the day after Christmas, and while the wrapping paper is still on the floor, Norm is already wondering about the one gift Cowboys fans didn't ask for: finishing the season 8-8-1.After questioning why the NFL insists on hijacking Christmas Day (nothing says “holiday spirit” like wall-to-wall broadcasts), Norm dives into a Cowboys win that somehow felt like every other Cowboys game. A fast start, long scoring droughts, penalty problems, defensive issues, and just enough competence to keep everyone arguing about whether this team is “close.”Dallas beats a battered Washington team, but not convincingly enough to feel good about it. Dak shines. The running game shows promise. Penalties pile up. The defense remains allergic to takeaways. And the big question lingers: if the offense is elite and the defense is awful… isn't .500 exactly where you'd expect to land?Norm breaks it all down with stats, context, and his usual brand of dry realism—then wraps things up with the truth Cowboys fans may not want to hear, but probably already know.Chapters00:00:00 - Merry Christmas… Now About That 8-8-1 Record00:01:24 - Can the NFL Leave Christmas Alone for One Day?00:01:57 - A Familiar Cowboys Script (This Time With a Win)00:02:32 - Fast Start, Then the Scoring Vanishes Again00:03:47 - Dallas Finally Bows Its Neck Late00:04:22 - Dominating the Stats, Confusing the Result00:05:04 - Six Sacks, Eleven Penalties, and Self-Inflicted Wounds00:06:27 - Takeaways? Still Missing in Action00:07:08 - Dak Prescott Continues His Excellent Season00:07:40 - Malik Davis Steps Up in the Run Game00:08:11 - Young Defenders Show Flashes00:08:36 - Free Agents, Futures, and Tough Decisions00:09:15 - George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, and Offensive Reality00:09:45 - Are the Cowboys Underachievers… or Exactly What They Are?00:10:26 - A Quick Word From Our Sponsors00:12:02 - Final Thoughts on a Perfectly Average Season Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfwInstagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW

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Futures quietly lower on Wednesday; cash steady; boxed beef lower; cash feeders quiet.

Joe Janzen, Agricultural Economist - University of IllinoisUniversity of Illinois Agricultural Economist Joe Janzen's full presentation made during the December 2025 Farm Assets Conference. ★ Support this podcast ★

Patricia & Christian talk to economist Dr Sam Levey about films set in the world of finance, including Trading Places, The Big Short, The Wolf Of Wall Street, Boiler Room and Inside Job. (Conversation recorded in 2023).   Please help sustain this podcast!  Patrons get early access to all episodes and patron-only episodes: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast   LIVE EVENT! THE FAUXBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICS 2026

Kevin Lepsoe is the Founder of ETHGAS.What if Ethereum could feel instant? In this episode, we explore whether blockspace futures trading could pave the way toward a gasless, real-time Ethereum, and what that would mean for DeFi, MEV, validators, and the broader L2 scaling roadmap.------

Futures lower; cash steady; boxed beef sharply lower; cash feeders sharply higher; Cold Storage report.

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Bet Sweats Full Show from December 23rd 2025, with P.J. Glasser and Jake Hasan.

Today, we're diving deep into the world of foster care education with the incredible Sharon Dunlevy, an educational advocate who's truly making waves in this often-overlooked area. Sharon's mission is crystal clear: she's all about bringing the needs of children in foster care to the forefront of educational policy and practice. She's not just a trainer for foster parents; she's a passionate speaker and influencer who recently snagged the fan favorite title in a speaking competition, proving that her voice is one that resonates. Together, we'll explore the unique challenges these kids face in the education system, from trauma-induced learning barriers to the importance of building supportive teams around them. So, grab a comfy seat and get ready to be inspired as we uncover how we can all play a part in ensuring these children not only survive but thrive!A heartwarming and enlightening chat unfolds as we dive into the intricacies of advocating for children in foster care with our remarkable guest, Sharon Dunlevy. With a mission that's as noble as it is necessary, Sharon opens up about her journey from special education teacher to educational advocate dedicated to ensuring that the voices of foster children are heard and their educational rights are upheld. We explore the challenges these kids face, often overlooked by society, especially concerning their schooling. Sharon emphasizes that many foster children deal with a unique set of traumas that affect their ability to learn and thrive in educational environments. She highlights the importance of understanding trauma-informed practices in education and how these can make a monumental difference in a child's learning experience. Throughout our conversation, Sharon shares her insights into the laws designed to protect these children and how foster parents can be empowered to advocate for their educational needs. From the Every Student Succeeds Act to individualized education plans (IEPs), we discuss the tools available to foster parents and educators to help foster children succeed academically. Sharon's passion shines as she recounts her experiences training foster parents, explaining how their knowledge of these laws can lead to better outcomes for their children. The episode is filled with anecdotes and practical advice for anyone involved in the foster care system, making it clear that we all have a role to play in supporting these vulnerable kids. As we wrap up, Sharon encourages listeners to develop empathy and understanding towards those around them, especially when it comes to invisible struggles. She leaves us with a powerful reminder that every child deserves a champion, urging us all to take action and advocate for the rights of foster children. This episode is not just a call to awareness; it's a rallying cry for compassion and informed advocacy, making it a must-listen for foster parents, educators, and anyone interested in making a positive impact in their community.Takeaways: Sharon Dunlevy is an educational advocate dedicated to improving outcomes for children in foster care, focusing on their educational rights and needs. The Every Student Succeeds Act mandates that foster children stay in their school even if they change homes, ensuring stability in their education. Foster children often face unique challenges due to trauma that affect their learning and behavior, requiring trauma-informed practices in schools. Educators and foster parents must work collaboratively to create supportive environments for foster kids, keeping the child's needs at the center of discussions. It's crucial for foster kids to be aware of their rights and available resources, especially as they transition into adulthood. Anyone can help foster children without becoming a foster parent by mentoring, tutoring, or donating essential supplies to support foster care agencies....

Is the US really in an AI race with China—or are we racing toward completely different finish lines?In this episode, Tristan Harris sits down with China experts Selina Xu and Matt Sheehan to separate fact from fiction about China's AI development. They explore fundamental questions about how the Chinese government and public approach AI, the most persistent misconceptions in the West, and whether cooperation between rivals is actually possible. From the streets of Shanghai to high-level policy discussions, Xu and Sheehan paint a nuanced portrait of AI in China that defies both hawkish fears and naive optimism.If we're going to avoid a catastrophic AI arms race, we first need to understand what race we're actually in—and whether we're even running toward the same finish line.Note: On December 8, after this recording took place, the Trump administration announced that the Commerce Department would allow American semiconductor companies, including Nvidia, to sell their most powerful chips to China in exchange for a 25 percent cut of the revenue.RECOMMENDED MEDIA“China's Big AI Diffusion Plan is Here. Will it Work?” by Matt SheehanSelina's blogFurther reading on China's AI+ PlanFurther reading on the Gaither Report and the missile gapFurther Reading on involution in ChinaThe consensus from the international dialogues on AI safety in ShanghaiRECOMMENDED YUA EPISODESThe Narrow Path: Sam Hammond on AI, Institutions, and the Fragile FutureAI Is Moving Fast. We Need Laws that Will Too.The AI ‘Race': China vs. the US with Jeffrey Ding and Karen Hao Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.