Podcasts about Hightower

En este programa especial de Misión de Audaces volvemos a Poniente para preparar el regreso de La Casa del Dragón con una previa centrada en recordar cómo terminó la temporada 2 y dónde queda cada personaje antes de la temporada 3. Repasamos la situación del bando Negro y el bando Verde, la posición de Rhaenyra, Daemon, Jacaerys, Corlys, Aemond, Aegon II, Alicent, Helaena, Larys, Otto Hightower y el resto de piezas clave que llegan vivas —o bastante chamuscadas— al nuevo tablero de guerra. También recordamos los grandes acontecimientos de la segunda temporada: Sangre y Queso, la Batalla de Reposo del Grajo, la muerte de Rhaenys y Meleys, el bloqueo de Desembarco del Rey, las tensiones en Harrenhal, la aparición de las semillas de dragón, la importancia de Vermithor, Ala de Plata, Bruma, Vhagar, Fuegosueño y el nuevo equilibrio de fuerzas entre dragones. Un episodio pensado para quienes quieren llegar a la tercera temporada de House of the Dragon sin andar perdidos entre Targaryen, Velaryon, Hightower, dragones, traiciones, alianzas rotas y familias con una gestión emocional digna de denuncia. Vuelven los dragones. Vuelve la guerra. Vuelve Misión de Audaces. Besos y almuerzos

Every founder gets a version of the same advice: don't pick a fight with an entrenched industry. The incumbents have the relationships, the regulatory cover, the deep pockets - you'll bleed out trying.But some of the most interesting companies of the last decade were built ignoring that advice, winning over markets that were nearly impenetrable.In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein is joined by Brandon Weber - co-founder and CEO of Nava Benefits, a Series C-funded AI-powered health benefits brokerage. Before Nava, Brandon co-founded Hightower, a commercial real estate startup that merged with VTS and went on to run over half of all office buildings in the United States. Brandon has now done this twice in two completely different industries, and has developed a repeatable playbook for breaking into entrenched markets and using AI as a structural advantage.Yaniv and Brandon dig into what actually makes a market 'broken', why the entry point needs to be far narrower than most founders think, and how to build the conviction to keep going when a thousand people tell you it won't work. In this episode, you will:Understand the 'burning platform' signal - what makes a market 'broken', but worth spending a years breaking intoLearn why your entry point needs to be far narrower than feels comfortable, and how Brandon went from targeting 'the health insurance market' to 'employers with 50-500 employees who can't afford a dedicated benefits team'Hear why 'disrupting from within' is often smarter than disrupting head-on - and how Nava built a broker-shaped entity that the industry's immune system couldn't rejectDiscover how to design a human-AI system (what Brandon calls a 'cybernetic' service model) where agents handle 80-85% of the work and licensed professionals operate at the top of their licenseTimestamps00:00 Coming Up…00:45 On Today's Show: Brandon Weber on Fixing Broken Industries01:43 How To Spot Broken Markets03:59 Why Most Healthcare Startups Fail (Distribution)05:35 Lessons From Building Hightower and VTS08:41 How Do We Think Smaller? Finding the 'Narrow Wedge'10:57 What It Means To 'Disrupt From Within'16:53 Choosing the ICP18:35 The Innovator's Dilemma and Moving Upmarket22:57 Scaling with AI: A Business in Two Phases26:29 Service as a Software34:02 Attract and Hire Industry Insiders36:44 When to Acquire39:06 Closing AdviceResources mentioned in this episodeNava Benefits (Brandon's company): https://www.navabenefits.comGary Lo's previous TSP episode: https://youtu.be/jtMgd7Nv_HYThe Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen (framework discussed at length): https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Change-Business/dp/0062060244The PactHonor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSecure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/Follow us on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcastGive us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksThis episode of the Startup Podcast is sponsored by .tech domains. Forget weird prefixes and creative misspellings; the availability for .tech domains is simply way better than .com. For a clean name that highlights your tech credentials, get a .tech domain at your favorite registrar.The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurAssistant Producer: Steph Hefferan https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-heff/Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jimhightower.substack.comLast week, Hightower and I sat down for a couple beers with author Cory Haala, who's just released When Democrats Won the Heartland and who is a professor at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Cory has brilliantly documented how, as the national Democratic Party moved towards corporate cash in the 1980s, maverick politicians throughout the Midwest and Plains states practiced good ol' fashioned populism—and won. Not only did they win, but they also executed on the policies that they had championed while campaigning. Imagine that! With Hightower being part of the coalition of Texas populists who took the 1980s by storm, and who traveled to the northern states Cory covers to campaign, speechify and rally the grassroots, he's featured prominently throughout the book. My favorite Hightower highlight comes right in the introduction:Rather than give a handout, they believed the role of government was to give a hand up. Put more bluntly by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower: “If we'd have been liberals,” discussing struggling watermelon growers in Texas, “we'd have retrained them to do something else. As populists, we changed the market structure that was f***ing them over. That's the difference.”Paid subscribers can watch the whole video above, and also read an excerpt of Cory's book below. Enjoy!

What does today's weakness in tech say about the market's potential next move? We discuss with Hightower's Stephanie Link, Fundstrat's Tom Lee and Wharton School Professor Jeremy Siegel. Plus, we break down what to watch from Apple's upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference with Alex Kantrowitz from Big Technology and Wedbush's Dan Ives. And, we tell you what's behind crypto's ugly week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grappling All Star Josh Hightower returns with plenty of controversy. From competitor schools blocking his grand opening to breaking down frauds in the grappling world. This episode may be too hot to handle!Get our merch: https://levelupgrappling-shop.fourthwall.com/Visit our sponsors: https://spartandesigns.com/pages/spartancans (Discount Code: LUG)https://www.roadgearz.com/ (Discount Code: LUG)Neven Eyewear: https://bit.ly/3Pz8FMs#bjj #catchwrestling #wrestling #ufc #mma #judo #grapplingtechniques #bjjtechnique #levelup #levelupgrappling

Will and Jason discuss new releases by Cola, The Leaf Library, and Winston Hightower, plus a major live report and bonus songs.

Brian Szytel recaps a positive market turnaround from Miami Beach after Hightower leadership meetings, with the Dow up about 280 points, the S&P up ~15 bps, and the Nasdaq up ~10 bps; year-to-date, the Dow is up ~5%, the S&P ~9%, and the Nasdaq ~13%. Rates were little changed with the 10-year around 4.56%, and WTI oil was slightly down amid reports of a potential Saudi-linked development in the Iran conflict. He discusses persistent core inflation across CPI, PPI, and PCE as demand growth outpaces supply growth alongside rising money supply, while maintaining the thesis of a 1% real Fed funds rate but with higher inflation expectations (now ~2.5–3%) implying a higher terminal Fed funds range. Economic data included slightly better housing starts (~1.5M), in-line jobless claims (209K), strong flash manufacturing PMI (55.3), and slightly softer services PMI (50.9), and he explains why markets focus on results versus expectations. 00:00 Welcome and Updates 00:52 Market Close Recap 01:44 Inflation and Fed Outlook 03:32 Today Economic Data 04:30 How to Read Data 05:33 Wrap Up and Thanks 05:53 Disclosures Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

From Miami Beach at a Hightower summit, Brian Szytel recaps a broad market rally (Dow +645, S&P 500 +1%, Nasdaq +1.5%) driven by falling interest rates (10-year down 8 bps to 4.58%) and oil (WTI down ~5%) amid hopes for progress in the U.S.-Iran conflict around the Strait of Hormuz. He focuses on how expectations moved from ~60 bps of Fed cuts this year to pricing closer to a potential hike, a global shift also seen in Europe, and notes the tight correlation between oil prices and rate expectations. With markets up ~7–8% and earnings up ~13–14%, multiples have compressed, and higher-rate expectations reduce the chance of re-expansion. He also addresses high profit margins, citing tech-heavy, asset-light index composition as a key driver while still expecting eventual mean reversion via economic slowing and sector rotation. 00:00 Miami Beach Intro 00:26 Market Rally Recap 00:50 Oil And Rates Link 01:16 Rate Cut Expectations Shift 02:17 Multiples And Valuation 02:52 Upcoming Economic Data 03:04 Margin Mean Reversion 03:26 Why Margins Stay High 03:56 How Reversion Happens 05:08 Wrap Up And Thanks Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

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Ed Yardeni made a big call for a rate hike in July. He joins us to explain his case. Plus – President Trump says he's postponing a “scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow.” We get instant reaction to that news from Hightower's Stephanie Link and JP Morgan's Meera Pandit. And, star venture capitalist Rashaun Williams from Value Investment Group tells us which company will be the clear winner in the AI race to go public. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episodio extra di Tinfoil is Coming - LaCittadella Podcast, LIVE, sul nuovo teaser trailer di House of the Dragon s3, con Egg e Saya.Nel bene e nel male, la terza stagione di House of the Dragon si sta avvicinando... e abbiamo ora una data ufficiale e un nuovissimo teaser trailer da commentare e analizzare insieme per provare a capire cosa ci aspetta in questa nuova stagione di fuoco e sangue!Supportate il canale in cambio di contenuti esclusivi: https://www.patreon.com/LaCittadellaQui trovate tutti i link del canale e dei suoi host: https://linktr.ee/LaCittadella

What's up, dudes?  So you want to be a cop? All you do is join the farce. Laramy Wells from Moving Panels and Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax have signed up to join the "Police Academy!"After thwarting the Santa Claus burglar--so called because he breaks in through the chimney--the Police Academy squad run into a little orphan girl named Ginny.  She asks Carey Mahoney and his gang to help her friends believe in Santa Claus since the orphans never get any presents. Simultaneously, there's a robbery at I. Gottem's department store. Ginny even gets a look at the thieves.Mahoney and Jones decide to dress up as Santa for the kids not realizing their team also decides to dress up. Unfortunately, they're called to guard the department store. While the orphans are at the store, they're framed for the theft of diamonds. The cadets prove their innocence and catch the actual thieves. Jones sound effects? Got 'em. Tackleberry extreme firearms? Yep, a bazooka. Reindogs? Well, only as Commandant Lassard can provide! So grab your Santa suit, hide inside a snowman, and arrest this episode on Police Academy "Santa with a Badge!" Moving PanelsFB : @MovingPanelsTwitter: @MovingPanelsIG: @movingpanelsGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram,  Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com!  Later, dudes!

In this episode, we dive into the powerful analogy of a blacksmith shaping metal and how it reflects the way God works in our lives. The heat, the pressure, the repeated hammering. None of it is random. It's all intentional.The hard seasons you're walking through aren't meant to break you they're meant to shape you. God uses every trial, every struggle, for His glory and your growth. Just like a blacksmith carefully refines metal, He is refining you with purpose.You're not being destroyed you're being forged.#MELO #JoinTheFamily

The new House of the Dragon trailer points to Season 3 finally becoming the full start of the Dance of the Dragons. In this Geek Freaks Headlines episode, Frank breaks down Rhaenyra's growing power, Daemon's warning, the rise of the dragonseeds, and why both the Blacks and Greens seem to be losing control of the war.The trailer frames Rhaenyra as a ruler pushed past restraint, while the Greens appear fractured from within as Aemond, Alicent, and Aegon all pull in different directions. With Hightower reinforcements and Daeron Targaryen expected to enter the conflict, Season 3 looks ready to bring the fire, blood, and dragon warfare fans have been waiting for.00:00 New House of the Dragon Trailer and Release Date00:14 Rhaenyra's Power and the Dragonseeds00:29 Rhaenyra Breaks and the War Turns Personal00:44 The Greens Begin to Splinter00:59 Daemon Realizes the War Is Out of Control01:14 Daeron, Hightower Forces, and the True Dance BeginsHouse of the Dragon Season 3 is set to begin June 21 on HBO Max.The trailer suggests Rhaenyra now has a stronger group of dragonriders after the events of Season 2.Rhaenyra appears to reach a breaking point, pushing her toward revenge and a more dangerous version of herself.The Greens are showing major cracks, especially with Alicent's truce offer and Aegon's survival.Daemon's fear in the trailer signals that even he understands the war has moved beyond anyone's control.Daeron Targaryen and Hightower reinforcements could shift the balance once the fighting reaches the battlefield.“Everybody started to lose control.”“This is the real start of the Dance of the Dragons.”“She's out for revenge. She's out for blood.”“Clearly even Daemon sees it. We've lost control of the situation.”“This truly feels like the actual Dance of the Dragons has begun.”Subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines for quick, focused breakdowns of the biggest stories in TV, movies, gaming, and geek culture. Leave a review, share the episode with another House of the Dragon fan, and join the conversation using #GeekFreaks.For more news and updates, visit GeekFreaksPodcast.com, our source for all news discussed on the show.Follow Geek Freaks: Facebook, Threads, Patreon, Twitter, and Instagram. Send us your listener questions and tell us what moment from the House of the Dragon Season 3 trailer has you most worried for Westeros.House of the Dragon, House of the Dragon Season 3, Game of Thrones, HBO Max, Max, Targaryen, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Daemon Targaryen, Aemond Targaryen, Aegon Targaryen, Dance of the Dragons, Fire and Blood, Geek Freaks Headlines, Geek Freaks Podcast, TV news, fantasy TV, trailer breakdown, entertainment newsTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionApple Podcast Tags

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What does the looming ceasefire deadline mean for the market? We discuss with Sofi's Liz Thomas, Citi's Kate Moore and Hightower's Stephanie Link. Plus, Apple named a new CEO. We break down all the details and what it could mean for the stock with shareholder Bryn Talkington and best-selling author Leander Kahney. The IGV software ETF is on its 7th day of straight gains. Vista Equity Partners' Ashley MacNeill tells us what her forecast for the space looks like. And, Former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher weighs in on the confirmation hearing for Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this engaging interview, Ray Hightower shares his journey from tech entrepreneurship to real estate investing, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, relationship building, and the role of capitalism in community development. Discover insights on multifamily investments, the power of storytelling, and the mindset needed for success.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Our all-star panel of Hightower's Stephanie Link, Sofi's Liz Young and Trivariate's Adam Parker tell us how they're positioning with stocks at highs. Plus, former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson said US officials should prepare for a “vicious” crash in treasuries. Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian weighs in. And we run through what to watch from Netflix's numbers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Billy, Kev and Tom talk about Byrd, Pate, Hightower and Kim English's new destination on our First Edition of 2026 Portal Madness

In Episode 177 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Hightower & Mrs. Greenthumb — a real cannabis power couple building everything from the ground up.From meeting in college in Georgia to making the move out to Grass Valley, California, their journey has been anything but easy. Early on, they found themselves living next to a cult (yeah… real story), that was a good one! They stayed locked in, popped off a few different spots until they landed at their current location where they're absolutely crushing! They stayed focused on their vision.No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just hard work, dedication, and love for the plant.They built their name through:

This week, Caroline speaks with EMU students Lilly Johnston and Lauryn Hightower about EMU's music department and its upcoming concerts and recitals.Hosted by Caroline BuxtonMusic by Casseia Reilly

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Part 1 of our Illinois vs. UConn Final Four preview, breaking down the key storylines heading into the matchup. The show features live updates straight from Lucas Oil Stadium, capturing the atmosphere and latest developments. Cooper O'Kelly checks in on-site with insights and observations from the scene. Chris Hightower also joins to add analysis, energy, and fan perspective ahead of the big game. Plus, Quentin Coleman committing to Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball is a HUGE pickup, as the four-star, top-35 guard brings scoring ability and perimeter shooting to the future backcourt. At 6'4” with a smooth offensive game, Coleman can stretch the floor and develop into a key playmaker, helping Illinois reload and stay competitive in the Big Ten. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Charles Kantor of Neuberger Berman asses the market backdrop and where investors should focus next. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses implications from the turmoil Middle East as the conflict stretches into another week. Global consumers also come into focus as our Eunice Yoon reports on rising prices facing Chinese shoppers due to elevated energy costs. Stephanie Link of Hightower weighs in on three stocks that are oversold in the last month.  Nike takes center stage ahead of earnings: Barclays' Adrienne Yih explains her recent upgrade and what she expects from the report Tuesday after the bell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedy star and Illini super fan Christopher Hightower joins the show to bring energy and insight ahead of Illinois vs. Houston. He shares his thoughts on the matchup and why he likes the Illini's chances, sparking plenty of reaction from listeners. The text line lights up in agreement with Chris' takes, adding to the excitement around the Sweet Sixteen showdown. The conversation also shifts to Illinois football and what's ahead for the program. Plus we talk about his comedy heroes and the upcoming "Salute to Veterans" event at The City Center in Champaign. This is a MUST listen hour!      

Greetings, Lowdowners—Deanna here!In January, paid subscribers got 45 minutes of unfiltered Hightower at our Happy Hour Q&A. If you missed it—or if you're a free subscriber wondering what these gatherings are like—here's a taste.We asked readers to bring questions, stories, anything. What we got was one of the best evenings we've had: Hightower on organizing in red states, the horror of what's happening with ICE, why the Democrats need big ideas, and—because it's Hightower—some absolutely wild stories from campaigning across Texas in small planes held together with duct tape and optimism. The clip above is one of my favorite all-time stories: the famous beer run with Melvin Lowry out in West Texas. When you're a broke statewide candidate in Texas, you get where you're going however you can. In Hightower's case, that meant farmers with planes, county roads as landing strips, and pit stops for six-packs. "The secret to the high wire is never look at the high wire. You just land."If you thought the beer run was something, wait until you hear about the plane where Hightower's passenger seat was a kitchen chair with a seatbelt—and the only way to get airborne was for two guys to hold up the tail and run down the runway. “I am a serious candidate for statewide office in the state of Texas.”One last gem from that night covers while the Populist movement of the late 1800s was so successful: they knew that politics couldn't be just a bunch of committee meetings. They created fun. Here, Hightower shares an insight that Pete Seeger once told him about how he discovered politics through the Chautauqua movement.These are the kinds of evenings paid subscribers get—stories you won't hear anywhere else, and a chance to actually ask Hightower what's on your mind.The full 45-minute video, including Hightower on why organizing together beats just calling your red state Senator, how Democratic leadership is responding to our grassroots pressure, and the vision for getting money out of politics, is is available to paid subscribers here.If last week's C-SPAN video was a window into Hightower's world, this is a seat at the table. More on that next week.Happy Friday, everyone.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Scaling a company is rarely about doing more work yourself. It's about building the right people, partnerships, and systems that allow the business to grow without everything depending on you.In this episode of The Executive Appeal, host Alex D. Tremble, founder of GPS Leadership Solutions, sits down with Stephen Hightower, Chairman and CEO of Hightower EV Solutions and President and CEO of Hightowers Petroleum Co. Stephen built his company from a small family business into a nationwide operation serving major enterprise customers across the United States.Together they explore what it really takes to scale a company over decades while navigating market shifts, supply chain challenges, and the pressure of leading at the top.In this episode, you'll learn:Why great companies are built on high performing teams, not individual effortHow trusted industry relationships create scalable supply chainsWhy executives must learn to work on the business instead of inside itHow to build resilience when markets, economies, and industries shiftWhy leaders must continuously pursue new opportunities while protecting existing customersThis episode is for you if:You're still the primary problem solver in your organizationGrowth feels limited by your own time and attentionYour team is capable but not fully owning outcomes yetYou want to scale your company without increasing your personal workloadListen now to learn how strong teams, trusted relationships, and strategic supply chains help executives build organizations that grow far beyond the leader.Follow and share this episode with another senior leader navigating the challenge of scaling their organization.

Greetings, Lowdowners—Deanna here.This spring, we're doing something a little different. Over the next few weeks, we're opening the gates a bit — giving free subscribers a taste of some of the exclusive stories, video, and behind-the-scenes Hightower that paid subscribers get regularly. If you've been on the fence about upgrading, consider this your invitation to see what you've been missing.And we're kicking it off with a doozy.Reader Elliot K. shared with us this video from C-SPAN that we didn't know existed—and it's a rollicking time capsule that you don't want to miss. Hightower hosts a storytelling evening over beers with friends Molly Ivins, Ed Wendler, Ty Fain, Buck Wood, and more, plus a surprise visit (and great story) from State Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos. Scholz Garten in Austin, the setting for this gathering, is historic for a number of reasons, but it's long been a watering hole for politicos of all stripes. As Buck Wood, then the director of Common Cause Texas, explains:Some of [the legislative bills] were literally hammered out right down here in the beer garden. There's been some great political fights here, there's been some pretty good fist fights here for years. Usually over political matters.There are too many stories in here nail the spirit of Texas politics, but my favorite is a spicy one from heroine Molly Ivins that I'd never heard before:One of great ongoing literary attractions of Scholz Beer Garden is the graffiti in the restrooms. And I myself have never frequented the men's room here, no matter how serious the cause. I do remember an exchange. This was back when Frank Erwin, he was chairman of the UT Board of Regents, he was Lyndon Johnson's man, and he really was in many ways a miserable sumbitch. I went to the ladies room one night and there was a note on the wall saying, “Do a good deed today, give Frank Erwin the clap.” Underneath which somebody else had written, “Give it to him? Hell, charge him for it!”Happy Friday everyone—let us know your favorite parts in the comments. PS—If you haven't seen the documentary “Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins,” get thee to a streaming service immediately!Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

This week we sit down with BJJ Black Belt and Catch Wrestling Stand Out Joshua Hightower. No stranger to controversy, Hightower is a leg lock master who routinely challenges the keyboard warriors to matches and they all run and hide. Check it out!Got questions or topics? Email: levelupgrappling@gmail.comPlease visit our sponsors: (Discount Code: LUG)https://spartandesigns.com/pages/spartancanshttps://www.roadgearz.com/#bjj #mma #lutalivre #catchwrestling #judo #ufc #adcc

DC House Grooves were back on the airwaves Saturday, February 21st at 7pm ET with the welcome return from Hightower, stepping into the studio for his second guest appearance alongside residents Andy Grant & Katrina Mir. This session was built as a two-part exploration, moving from deep, driving rhythms into more atmospheric territory as the night unfolded. Hightower kicked off his guest slot with quality house vibes, dialing in groove-led selections designed for proper heads-down listening. The set delivered rich textures, patient builds, and that unmistakable late-night pulse that kept us grooving. For the second hour, Hightower shifted gears into liquid drum & bass, lifting the tempo while keeping the vibe deep and musical. Rolling breaks, lush pads, and weighty basslines carried the session into a more expansive space, balancing momentum with atmosphere. As always, Andy Grant & Katrina Mir were on support, shaping the flow and setting the vibe throughout.

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Can the resumption of risk-on actually last? Fundstrat's Tom Lee, Hightower's Stephanie Link and NewEdge Wealth's Cameron Dawson tell us what they think. Plus – we talk to the team behind a smart basketball system that's looking to shake up the at-home gaming landscape. And, JP Morgan Private Bank's Abby Yoder tells us if she is changing her forecast for stocks given the recent volatility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textI talk with Natasha and Lee from Points for Patriots to explore Battle Buds, a veteran wellness program that pairs yoga with hydroponic gardening to rebuild structure, lower stress, and deliver fresh food to neighbors in need. Former NFL player Lee Hightower and Army veteran yogi Natasha Rector share how breath, plants, and community help veterans find purpose and calm.• origin of Points for Patriots and its three pillars of wellness, connectedness, social entrepreneurship• Lee's path from NFL to Japan to urban gardening• Natasha's Army Guard service, deployment, and yoga certification• why yoga and hydroponics align for veteran wellness• how Battle Buds works week to week on Zoom• what cohorts grow and why leafy greens win• patience, breath, and routine as transition tools• bridging veterans, civilians, spouses, and youth• Boca cohort details and donating produce locally• ways to join, volunteer, or giveGive them your money. Go to pointsforpatriots.org and give them your money Like, Subscribe and Share. If you have comments or suggestions email us at: vetsconnectionpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel - Vetsconnection Podcast

While the production of my Lowdown commentaries is high-tech, I confess that I'm antiquated.I still write each piece in longhand, applying my ballpoint to paper. This has caused bewildered glances from some who see me scribbling away in local coffeeshops and bars. Recently, one fellow sidled up and whispered: “Watch out! If they see you doin' this, they'll haul you off to the Smithsonian.”But we handwriters might not be as obsolete as the key-tappers assume. A fast-spreading grassroots movement is calling for schools to reemphasize the value of writing and printing by hand, instead of being wholly-dependent on machines. Already, 24 states – as varied as Mississippi and California– now require public schools to teach cursive handwriting in third-through fifth grades.This squares with new understanding of how brains absorb information. While keyboards are faster, the slower, more tactile act of handwriting creates longer lasing comprehension of letters – and better retention of the thoughts they convey. Neuroscientists find that rote keystrokes on a computer require little mental engagement, while physically drawing out words and ideas takes coordination of multiple areas of the brain to focus memory, eyes, and fingers on creating a written product.Just writing this piece conjured up a fond remembrance of my early childhood: Sitting on the floor of our home learning to draw the ABCs, both print and cursive, on those lined practice pads. It was both an artistic exercise and the development of a foundational tool for a life of learning.This is Jim Hightower saying… Yes, computer literacy is an indispensable element of today's childhood curriculum --- but so is the richer development of human thinking through putting pen to paper. So let's teach both!PS—Here's a post we did a couple years ago about how Hightower's work goes from handwritten on paper to whooshing through the ether into your inboxes:Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jimhightower.substack.comThanks to all of you who joined us last night for our first experiment with Substack's live video feature! After reviewing the questions that you left for us last week, we got to tackling a few of them—Hightower gave advice to Maria in Wyoming, who's frustrated with calling her Republican representatives, and the role of grassroots organizing in red states. We also got to hear some big stories about tiny airplanes (thanks, Shira!), and Hightower's opinion about why some elected Democrats are loud and proud, while a lot of senators have not been taking strong action against the fascist invasion and occupation of many cities in the US, which was Fred's question. Richard asked about a left-wing “Project 2025,” and as part of that answer, Hightower gave a rough estimate of how old Ralph Nader is— not to be missed.We ironed out a few of the initial technical glitches, by the way, and I'm also working on making sure comments from everyone are enabled for the next live event, because we really missed hearing your live feedback! Let us know what your favorite parts were in the comments. Thanks again for watching!

Reminder: Join us TONIGHT at 6pm CT for Happy Hour with Hightower!The US military has long been an easy mark – for our own avaricious corporate contractors, that is.During the Civil War, for example, J.P. Morgan sold rifles to the Union army that cost him only $3.50 each, but he charged the military $22 each. Worse, his rifles were defective, blowing off the thumbs of soldiers who fired them. Still, a Congressional committee ruled that Morgan had a “legal” contract and had to be paid in full.Which brings us to the screwball contracts the Pentagon routinely signs these days with multibillion-dollar corporate con artists hawking weaponry. These gougers, though, have streamlined their taxpayer thievery by automatically inserting a corporate gotcha in nearly every Pentagon contract. It makes it illegal for the military to repair the weapons and systems they have bought!A drone won't fly? An AI system goes haywire? Anti-aircraft rockets fail? DON'T touch the systems! No — you must call a corporate-approved tech repair person, or take the malfunctioning gizmo to the manufacturer.Yes, this is insane, unworkable, immoral… and the very definition of “snafu.” But corporate profiteers have made it the law. At last, though, soldiers, battleground commanders and common-sense members of both parties are rebelling, supporting Sen. Elizabeth Warren's “Warrior Right to Repair Act.” Pathetically, Congress and avaricious contractor lobbyists recently defeated this bill, wailing contractor property rights is more important than authorizing soldiers to make lifesaving repairs in the field.The fight goes on, though, and you can help. Two lawmakers who engineered this travesty are Mike Rogers of Alabama and Adam Smith of Washington State, both of whom take hundreds of thousands of dollars from the war profiteers. To fight their insanity, go to pirg.org/repair.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Reminder: Join us live this Thursday at 6pm CT for Happy Hour with Hightower!If you're ever asked to define the word oxymoron, just say, “Congressional ethics.” People instinctively burst out guffawing at the absurdity of linking Congress to upright behavior.But, surprisingly, Republican congressional leaders say they're now taking a bold stand for a little less corruption among their own members, targeting lawmakers who've been secretly enriching themselves through “insider stock trading.” Actually, the leaders were forced to support this bit of reform because of public outrage over the dirty dealing of Rep. Rob Bresnahan. This multimillionaire Republican was caught using his insider position last year to profit from the GOP's gutting of Medicaid benefits for poor people.So, last month, the party's designated ethics watchdog, Bryan Steil, rose on his hind legs to introduce the Stop Insider Trading Act. “If you want to trade stocks,” Steil howled in operatic outrage, “go to Wall Street.”Bravissimo! Except it was a fraud. Far from stopping the self-enriching stock scams of lawmakers like Bresnahan, Steil's bill basically legalizes their corrupt transactions. For example, members could keep trading stocks in corporations they supposedly oversee. And, in the loopiest of loopholes, sneaky lawmakers are authorized to have their spouses buy and sell stocks on the member's behalf.Then, showing his party's true colors, Steil exclaimed that we outsiders should not even push Congress to pass an honest, outright ban on insider trading – because that would discourage wealthy business executives from choosing to enter “public service.”Hello, that gives us two reason to demand a ban – (first) to impose a minimal ethical standard on lawmakers, and (second) to shoo off self-serving monopolists and plutocrats from controlling the public's agenda.Do something!If you're fed up with rigged congressional systems of corruption, check out Citizens For Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), who call Steil's act a “joke,” and are working to pass the Restore Trust in Congress Act.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Simon has a fascinating conversation with Iowa Mother & Son, Mary Jo Starnes and Chuck Bickel, about the incredible way their father/grandfather was not only a part of history but also documented one of the greatest days in American history. Joe Hightower was serving aboard the USS JEROME COUNTY, a LST-542 class tank landing ship, on Sept 2, 1945. He witnessed history that day in Tokyo Bay when the Japanese signed their surrender to the United States on the deck of the USS MISSOURI. Joe kept journals during his time in the military and decades later his daughter, Mary Jo, discovered and read them. With the help of her son, Chuck, they turned Joe's personal journals into an amazing book of his first-person account of history. Iowans - part of history, witnessing history, documenting history so history is never forgotten.

Episode 410 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Paul Holder, CEO & Co-Founder of OnRamp. I've been working with startups since 1998—that's nearly 28 years now! Since the beginning, I've noticed the massive impact that startups can have on one's career. Take Paul… who joined an early-stage startup called Troops, which was later acquired by Salesforce. During his tenure there and at a software company prior (VTS), he didn't just experience the rocket-ship growth and accelerated career path that comes along with a successful startup—he also identified the massive challenge that led to OnRamp. It's a challenge that faces every company, not just software companies: Customer Onboarding. Founded in 2020, OnRamp is the intelligent, AI-enabled customer onboarding and engagement platform that helps companies accelerate adoption, strengthen customer relationships, and unlock revenue growth. The company recently announced its $15M Series A round of funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies, with contributions from existing investors like Contour, Javelin, Pear, and others. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Advice on taking the entrepreneurial "leap of faith" and why you have to commit to a decade-long vision to build something meaningful. * Paul's background studying Finance at Boston College and his early career in strategy consulting. * His time at HighTower (where he met his co-founder Ross Lerner) and leading customer success and post-sales revenue at Troops. * How the friction of onboarding customers led to the original idea behind OnRamp. * Building their first version using Bubble (a no-code solution) long before "Vibe Coding" became a buzzword, and how they landed those crucial early adopters. * How OnRamp stays disciplined with their product roadmap while integrating AI to solve real-world customer pain points. * How they've successfully moved upmarket to land some of the world's largest companies and their philosophy on hiring the first sales leader. * And so much more!

In the final episode of the 2025 season, Dan is joined by Dr. Terris Hightower, Dr. Justin Lewis and Dr. Mike Lehr to dive into foot and ankle mechanics. Terris Dior Hightower:Terris Dior Hightower, DPT, is a physical therapist and specialist in foot and ankle pathomechanics, with a focus on applied biomechanics, injury mechanisms, and performance optimization. He has worked across professional basketball environments, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Capital City Go-Go, supporting athletes through sports science, rehab, and performance roles. Terris bridges research and real-world application to challenge conventional thinking around lower-extremity injuries and tissue stress. Follow Terris on Instagram: @dr.terrishighpowerMike Lehr: Dr. Lehr is currently an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Messiah University. His areas of interest and expertise are in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, teaching and learning, manual therapy for the foot and ankle, movement assessment techniques, and musculoskeletal injury prevention strategies. Dr. Lehr has had extensive higher education teaching experience as a core faculty member in an entry level doctoral physical therapy program. Clinically, he still maintains clinical practice in the outpatient setting. He is an accomplished scholar with numerous peer reviewed scholarly products over the last decade at the national and international level and has been lead instructor for many continuing education courses related to his area of expertise. For more on Dr. Lehr, you can check out his research gate here: www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-LehrJustin Lewis, DPMJustin Lewis is a surgically trained podiatrist specializing in sports medicine and complex foot and ankle pathology. With a background in exercise physiology, Justin brings a biomechanics-driven approach to athlete care, integrating advanced imaging, gait analysis, and innovative surgical techniques. His clinical interests include sesamoid injuries, bone stress injuries, and athlete-specific treatment strategies focused on preserving performance and long-term foot function.Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/justinlewis_footsurgery⁠Website: ⁠https://www.mdfootandankle.com⁠Season 6 and 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Pura Health - Bringing ultrasound into every clinician's hand. For more on Pura Health be sure to check out https://www.purahealth.net & @pura.health_ultrasound*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.com***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Junior college baseball is one of the most misunderstood paths in the game, and in this episode we talk all things JUCO baseball — what it's really like to coach at the JUCO level, why the environment develops players fast, and how it creates real opportunity for athletes chasing growth, scholarships, and second chances. From recruiting realities and player development to culture, accountability, and the daily grind of JUCO coaching, this conversation offers an honest look at why JUCO baseball continues to be a powerful launchpad for both players and coaches who are willing to work.

What could be in store for your money in the new year? We discuss with Fundstrat's Tom Lee, Hightower's Stephanie Link and CIBC Capital Markets' Chris Harvey. Plus, Jeff DeGraaf from Renaissance Macro tells us which three sectors he is avoiding right now. And, Former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher tells us what he thinks is next for rates.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to The Rose and Rockstar - with the Chief Troublemaker at Seventh Bear, Robert Rose, behind the bar serving one of his splendid cocktails, while our Rockstar CMO host Ian Truscott picks his brain on a marketing topic.  However, this week, as we ease into the holidays, Ian and Robert are doing something different, not talking directly about marketing but a fascinating AI collaboration project Robert has been working on, as he has unveiled the next country music star - Lyla Rae Hightower. We learn about the process Robert has gone through over the last six months, using his own music to create a new country-music singer character who has released an EP, using various AI tools to create not just the music, but the images and videos, and how he has launched Lyla Ray on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all the channels.  If you have a question for the bar or an opinion on this week's discussion, please get in touch - just search “rockstar cmo” on the interwebs or LinkedIn. Enjoy! — The Links The people: Ian Truscott on LinkedIn Robert Rose on LinkedIn Mentioned this week Lyla Rae Hightower - website and music Robert's newsletter: Lens, his websites, robertrose.net and seventhbear.com Ian's firm - Velocity B Rockstar CMO: The Beat Newsletter that we send every Monday Rockstar CMO on the web, Twitter, and LinkedIn Previous episodes and all the show notes: Rockstar CMO FM. Track List: We'll be right back by Stienski & Mass Media on YouTube Piano Music is by Johnny Easton, shared under a Creative Commons license You can listen to this on all good podcast platforms, like Apple, Amazon and Spotify. This podcast is part of the Marketing Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Hightower joins JR to talk about all thing Patriots including Drake Maye's success, Mike Vrabel's culture, and much more!

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh continued to preview the Bears-Giants game Sunday. After that, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to share the keys to the Bears-Giants matchup. Later, Mike Palm of Circa Sports joined the program to discuss the latest gambling lines.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Score reporter/host Mark Grote to share a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.