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Willem Paling: From Messy Middles to Autonomous Agents and the Race for Trust at Scale While the insurance sector has long flirted with artificial intelligence, a vast majority of firms find themselves paralyzed in perpetual pilot phases. In this installment of Scouting for Growth, I sit down with Willem Paling, Executive Manager of AI and Analytics at IAG, to decode the transition from mere experimentation to the realization of operational AI at scale. Reflecting on IAG's aggressive deployment—launching more models in the past year than in the previous six years combined—Willem highlights that success in insurance will be anchored in trust architecture and governance rather than in model complexity alone. We unpack the friction of deploying in a regulated environment, moving beyond the "messy middle" of claims workflows toward a future of autonomous agents that enhance decision-making while ensuring human accountability remains paramount. Our dialogue ventures into the frontiers of agentic commerce, machine-readable products, and the looming challenges of AI-driven fraud. As we look toward 2030, the vision of an AI-native insurer emerges, revealing why the winners will be those who weaponize their data foundations and human-AI collaboration today to dominate the industry's next era. Key Takeaways What stood out to me most from my conversation with Willem is that the AI race in insurance is no longer about access to models. Frontier models are becoming increasingly available to everyone. The real differentiator is the ability to operationalize AI safely, consistently, and at scale. Trust architecture, governance, monitoring, explainability, and human oversight are becoming strategic assets rather than compliance requirements. I was particularly struck by Willem's observation that the industry must stop treating AI as a series of experiments and start treating it as a core operating capability. The organizations creating value today are those that have embedded AI into business workflows, assigned clear ownership, and built repeatable deployment mechanisms that move beyond proof-of-concept thinking. Another important lesson is that the greatest near-term value lies in the “messy middle” of insurance operations. By automating document-heavy, repetitive, and semi-structured tasks, AI can free highly skilled professionals to focus on judgment, customer relationships, negotiation, and exception handling—the areas where human expertise remains essential. Our discussion also reinforced how dramatically the distribution of products may change as AI agents increasingly influence product discovery and purchasing decisions. Insurers must prepare for a world in which products must be machine-readable, API-enabled, and easily consumable by AI systems, not just by human buyers. Finally, Willem highlighted an often-overlooked challenge: AI is not only helping insurers but also empowering bad actors. AI-generated fraud, synthetic identities, deepfakes, and manipulated evidence will require stronger trust mechanisms, verification systems, and provenance controls. The insurers that thrive by 2030 will be those that invest today in trustworthy AI foundations while redesigning their organizations around human-AI collaboration. Best Moments “This is what the messy middle actually looks like. Not the hype, not the holdouts—the insurer that stopped experimenting and started shipping.” – Sabine VanderLinden “We stopped doing experiments, and we focused on delivery.” – Willem Paling “The frontier is no longer just model capability. It's whether you can industrialize AI with trust.” – Willem Paling “Trust architecture isn't separate from value creation. Trust is what turns AI from an impressive model into something that improves insurance at scale.” – Willem Paling “We're talking about expert judgment, decision-making, critical thinking, and empathy.” – Sabine VanderLinden “The goal is not to preserve every task in the old role. It's to preserve and elevate the expertise inside the role.” – Willem Paling “The most underestimated risk is AI on the other side—AI attacking the evidence layer of insurance.” – Willem Paling “The winning insurer in 2030 will be AI-native in how it operates, not just AI-enabled in a few functions.” – Willem Paling “The companies who win the agentic frontier aren't the ones with the biggest models. They are the ones who earn autonomy instead of declaring it.” – Sabine VanderLinden ABOUT THE GUEST Willem Paling is the Executive Manager of AI and Analytics at IAG, Insurance Australia Group, Australia's largest general insurer, operating brands including NRMA Insurance, CGU, WFI, and Swann Insurance. He leads the strategy and industrialization of AI across the organization, including production-grade systems in claims, underwriting, customer service, responsible AI governance, and human-AI teaming. His work focuses on moving AI from experimentation into trusted execution. Willem has helped shape IAG's responsible AI commitments, supported the Australian Responsible AI Index, and contributed to the AI 2030 Horizons perspective following the ITC 2025 executive summit. His mission connects frontier capability with the governance, explainability, and operating discipline required to deploy AI safely in an industry built on customer promises. Read the latest report: The State of AI in Insurance ABOUT THE HOST Sabine VanderLinden is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur and the CEO of Alchemy Crew Ventures. She leads venture-client labs that help Fortune 500 companies adopt and scale cutting-edge technologies from global tech ventures. A builder of accelerators, investor, and co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, Sabine is known for asking the uncomfortable questions—about AI governance, risk, and trust. On Scouting for Growth, she decodes how real growth happens—where capital, collaboration, and courage meet. If this episode sparked your thinking, follow Sabine VanderLinden on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram for more insights. And if you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, reach out to the team at hello@alchemycrew.ventures
You do GTD but still feel overwhelmed? Listen along to get Morten and Lars' takes on adding another perspective from the Horizons of Focus, including: - How to know what to do, really - How the AOF perspective helps with your overall GTD practice - How to know when to say no ..and much more! We hope that our responses help you on your GTD journey. If you have a question for us - perhaps to be picked up in a future listener questions episode - be sure to send it to us to podcast@vitallearning.dk And as always, we'd love for you to follow or connect with us on LinkedIn! We always like to connect with GTD'ers from around the world, you can find the links to our YouTube profiles in the Links below. We have some really cool free webinars coming up, which we really want you to join
Howdy, folks! We're back and we are looking at two classic, closed attractions and trying to decide which should come back. Can you guess which? __________________ Theme by J. R. Trimpe at Trimpe.org Image by AI because I'm tired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alain Marty et ses invités aborde nos traditions viticoles et les nouveaux horizons
Aujourd'hui, c'est au tour de Jérémie Patrier-Leitus, député Horizons du Calvados, de faire face aux GG. - L'émission de libre expression sans filtre et sans masque social… Dans les Grandes Gueules, les esprits s'ouvrent et les points de vue s'élargissent. 3h de talk, de débats de fond engagés où la liberté d'expression est reine et où l'on en ressort grandi.
Aujourd'hui, Charles Consigny, avocat, Flora Ghebali, entrepreneure dans la transition écologique, et Didier Giraud, éleveur de bovins, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.
From the tracks of the American Freedom Train to the catchy tunes of Schoolhouse Rock and the massive scale of America on Parade, Disney didn't just join the Bicentennial—they touched more celebrations than you know, and shaped how we Celebrate the Fourth of July. In 1976, America was a mess. Between the fallout of Vietnam, the Watergate scandal, and a crushing energy crisis, the country wasn't exactly in a party mood for its 200th birthday. But while the federal government's official plans were falling apart, Disney was quietly building a celebration that would define the Bicentennial for millions. In this episode, we explore how Disney Connects to the Bicentennial—from the planning of Liberty Square to the massive "America on Parade" that ran simultaneously on both coasts. We'll look at the "Disney DNA" in Schoolhouse Rock, the moving walkways of the American Freedom Train, and how a 1976 science expo at Kennedy Space Center paved the way for EPCOT's Horizons. Plus, we look ahead to America 250 to see how Disney is using its 1976 playbook to celebrate the nation's next big milestone. In this episode, we discuss: - The Bicentennial Crisis:Why the official World's Fair plan failed and how grassroots "Bicentennial Communities" took over. - Liberty Square's Secret History: Why Disney's Colonial land was actually a decade in the making. - The Freedom Train: The Disney legends who helped a 26-car steam locomotive bring history to 48 states. - Schoolhouse Rock: How Michael Eisner and the Bicentennial "History Rock" series created a Saturday morning legacy. - Third Century America: The forgotten NASA expo that inspired one of EPCOT's most beloved pavilions, Horizons. - America on Parade: The logistics of running the same massive parade in two states at the exact same time. Chapters: 0:00 – Setting the Scene: America in 1976 0:31 – Origins of the Bicentennial Celebration 1:30 – Shifting the Bicentennial: From One Big Fair to Community Events 3:36 – Local Celebrations and Disney's Early Involvement 4:09 – Liberty Square: Disney's Revolutionary Space 5:57 – The Liberty Bell in Liberty Square 7:32 – Bicentennial Pop Culture: Schoolhouse Rock and The Freedom Train 12:17 – Third Century America at Kennedy Space Center 14:00 – Disney's Evolving Vision: From EPCOT to Horizons 15:43 – America on Parade: Disney's Bicentennial Spectacle 20:26 – America 250: Disney's New Nationwide Celebration Subscribe for more Disney connections: https://www.youtube.com/@SynergyLovesCompany?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast: Listen to Synergy Loves Company → https://synergylovescompany.com Support the Show: Shop official Synergy Loves Company merch → https://shop.synergylovescompany.com Affiliate Disclosure: Some links above may be affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! Connect with Me: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/synergylovescompany Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/erichsynergy.bsky.social Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/synergylovescompany Credits / Resources: • Music licensed via Melod.ie • Synergy Loves Company is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company or any of its subsidiaries. • Images and clips are used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and education. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Down in the depths of a cavern, the party seeks to destroy a massive machine Music from Dark Fantasy Studio and author/composer Nicolas Jeudy Music from Ovani Sound Intro/Outro Music - "Reaching Horizons" by Alex Atlas (Our GM)
Today on the Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast, Shaye interviews Jasper Oeltjen of Heritage and Horizons about why ranchers feel overwhelmed financially, mentally, and operationally, and how those areas intertwine. Jasper shares her background in education, IT strategy, and a 14-year cow-calf operation, describing how constant hustling led to plateauing and reactive decision-making that created domino effects in nutrition, calving, labor, medications, margins, and relationships. They discuss how unavoidable hard seasons are easier to navigate with a foundation of goals, clear expectations, and defined roles. Jasper outlines a four-phase “road trip” framework: set shared long-term goals, map the route with shorter targets, define day-to-day tactics and metrics aligned to goals, and proactively anticipate issues (like aging cows or replacement needs) to avoid “construction.” She also explains helping producers clarify goals via conversation and four focus categories: optimize, innovate, maintain, or grow. Learn more about Noble here: https://bit.ly/3DD7uG0 Catch more conversations like this one and learn more at https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ 00:59 Meet Jasper Oeltjen 02:32 From Hustle to Strategy 04:06 Reactive Decisions Dominoes 07:10 Financial and Operational Strain 10:23 Relationships and Tough Seasons 12:48 Root Causes Goals and Roles 17:34 Four Phase Planning Framework 20:56 Finding Your Real Goals 26:06 Keep It Simple and Take Action 29:10 Rancher Mind Series Invite
Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Thorpe Scott, an executive coach and advisor working at the intersection of leadership, capital, and family enterprise systems. She supports executives, investors, and multigenerational families navigating the moments that matter, including succession, wealth transfer, leadership transitions, governance decisions, and spouses marrying into family systems. Her work focuses on the emotional and relational dynamics that often sit beneath these moments, helping families prepare the next generation for leadership and stewardship while strengthening the dialogue and trust required for long-term success across generations. Sarah is the Founder of Thorpe Scott Coaching & Advisory, Coach-in-Residence at Bedrock, a global multi-family office with offices in Geneva, London, and Monaco, and a Special Advisor to Horizons, a member network of millennial next-generation leaders and investors. Sarah began her career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in New York and later worked across leading media organizations including CNBC and Forbes. She went on to hold senior leadership roles at The New York Times, where she became Managing Director, EMEA, leading global teams and executing dozens of complex, multi-million-dollar partnerships with multinational organizations across virtually every major industry. Married into a fifth-generation family enterprise herself, Sarah brings both professional rigor and lived experience to her work with family offices, next-generation leaders, and the executives and advisors who work alongside them. She has served as Chair of the Young Vic Development Board and the Duke UK Alumni Board. We delve into the topic of spousal integration into UHNW families and the experiences of spouses within the broader family enterprise. We start by having Sarah sharing her observations on how family structures see and treat spouses today, and how enterprise family systems are organized to receive and engage spouses and in-laws. Sarah describes how spousal integration works presently, outlining the typical experience of a spouse joining a multigenerational family of wealth. She highlights some of the common challenges faced by spouses entering these sometimes-complex family systems. One common, and often controversial, practical tool that is part of the spousal integration process is the prenuptial agreement. Sarah shares her thoughts and lived experiences on how well prenups work and offers her views on where there may be room to improve and enhance the experience of the soon-to-be-married couple going through the process. Finally, Sarah lays out her vision and roadmap for a better spousal integration process, including the elements, the approach, and the spirit that can provide a more positive, engaging, and pleasant experience for spouses and the entire family. Enjoy this illuminating conversation with a highly regarded family member-turned-practitioner providing thought leadership in the spousal integration topic that impacts every enterprising family.
Join Lindsey Lewis, MBA, CFP®, ChFC®, as she talks retirement, tax planning, practice management, and more with a whole host of veteran advisors. Filmed at Horizons 2026, Lewis will ask these industry experts to share their insights, tips, and tricks for helping clients meet their goals and form stronger relationships between you and the people you serve. Find all episodes at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Shares.
durée : 00:03:15 - Les journaux de France Culture - Coup dur pour les industries culturelles et médiatiques. Le texte très attendu qui voulait rééquilibrer la charge de la preuve lors d'un supposé pillage de données a été bloqué par 110 amendements. Après déjà un parcours difficile, symbole du rapport de forces entre ayants droit et entreprises d'IA. - réalisation : Éric Chaverou - invités : Emmanuel Maurel Député du groupe Gauche Démocrate et Républicaine, député européen socialiste de 2014 à 2024, David Oelhoffen Réalisateur et scénariste, Elizabeth Le Hot directrice générale gérante de l'Adami, Laure Darcos sénatrice Horizons de l'Essonne, vice-présidente de la commission de la Culture Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
This is the most tactical we've ever seen them be Music from Dark Fantasy Studio and author/composer Nicolas Jeudy Music from Ovani Sound Intro/Outro Music - "Reaching Horizons" by Alex Atlas (Our GM)
In this episode of Art Wank, we sit down with acclaimed Australian artist Joe Furlonger, @joefurlonger one of the country's most respected and enduring painters of landscape and place.For more than four decades, Furlonger has built a remarkable career through an unwavering commitment to drawing, observation and the lived experience of the Australian environment. Known for his expressive mark-making and dynamic compositions, his work moves between figuration and abstraction, capturing the vastness, volatility and poetry of the Australian landscape. From floodplains and drought-stricken country to coastal waters and working harbours, Furlonger's paintings reveal a deep engagement with the rhythms of the natural world. Born in Cairns and now based in Samford, Queensland, Furlonger has been a finalist in the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes on multiple occasions, and his work is held in major public collections including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and QAGOMA. His celebrated survey exhibition Horizons continues to tour regional Queensland, introducing new audiences to the breadth of his practice.We discuss the central role drawing plays in his daily life, the challenges and rewards of maintaining a long artistic career, and the ways landscape painting can become a vehicle for contemplation, memory and human connection. Joe reflects on his relationship with the Australian sublime, his years spent travelling and working in remote regions, and the enduring importance of looking closely at the world around us.The conversation coincides with Furlonger's current exhibition, Into the Blue, showing at @defiancegallery from 6–27 June 2026. The exhibition presents powerful new works inspired by coastal Australia, continuing his exploration of landscape as both physical reality and emotional terrain.This episode offers a rare opportunity to hear from a painter whose work has shaped contemporary Australian landscape painting for generations.#joefurlonger #art #artpodcast #artist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HFS Executive Research Leader David Cushman learns how Agentic Tech market leader EMA is going further in productizing agentic work, delivering hard ROI, and building trust in regulated industries. Key point discussed:The importance of redefining what work looks like, why change management is key, and the importance of understanding both business needs and processes, to deliver ROI with AI.Learn more about the 2026 HFS Agentic Services Report - covering 35 service providers: https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/hfs-horizons-agentic-technology-2026/
On toadys show, Ari talks to Matt Huff, who represents the Sergeant Bruce Cogley Foundation. The organization honors Huff's late acquaintance, a Vietnam veteran, by raising awareness for veteran suicide and mental health. To fund fitness scholarships for veterans, the foundation organizes the "Bruce WOD," a high-intensity workout held annually around Veterans Day. These scholarships provide gym memberships to help veterans combat isolation through group-based functional fitness. Matt also highlights an upcoming partnership with the National Veterans Memorial Museum for a special outdoor event in June as well as discussing how community exercise can serve as a powerful tool for veteran recovery and connection.Partners:On Trail Nutrition - On Trail Nutrition, high-energy protein bars built for the outdoors. No crashes, no junk, just steady fuel for your hikes, rides, and long days. Check them out at ontrailnutrition.com and fuel your next adventure.Link: HERECode: RUNNINGSCARED10THN Labs - THN make energy gels in Canada with minimal ingredients. If you're running long and want to actually know what you're eating, hit them up at thnlabs.com.Link: HERECode: RSP15Support the showSubscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes!RunningScaredMedia.comVisit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merchEmail us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.comFollow us:Instagram @runningscaredmediaJoin our FB Running Group
Emmanuel Macron ne pouvant se représenter, la bataille s'annonce serrée entre ses deux anciens premiers ministres pour briguer le vote des Français en 2027. Dans « La Story », Pierrick Fay et ses invités reviennent sur le duel auquel se livrent déjà Gabriel Attal et Edouard Philippe pour un éventuel affrontement au second tour avec le RN.« La Story » est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Pierrick Fay. Cet épisode a été enregistré en juin 2026. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invités : Grégoire Poussielgue et Ulysse Legavre-Jérôme) (journalistes au service politique des « Echos »). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Chargée de production et d'édition : Clara Grouzis. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : Quentin de Groeve/Hans Lucas via AFP. Sons : France Info, Horizons, BFMTV, Quitoque, France 5, France Inter et Le Nouvel Obs.Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Resting for the night, something calls to Pesto, and they can't help but investigate Music from Dark Fantasy Studio and author/composer Nicolas Jeudy Music from Ovani Sound Intro/Outro Music - "Reaching Horizons" by Alex Atlas (Our GM)
The borders between countries aren't the only ones that healthcare data needs to travel across. The same principles behind the European Health Data Space can be applied to supporting people's physical and mental health in their everyday lives: at school, at work, in community spaces, and in sports clubs. In Episode 5, the final part of “HIMSSCast Presents: Healthcare Without Borders,” HIMSS' Tom Leary and Health Connect Partners' Dr. Petra Wilson ask important questions about how data and AI-powered tools can help European citizens actively engage in their health and wellness journeys.
Tous les dimanches à minuit, Daniel Riolo propose une heure de show en direct avec Moundir Zoughari pour les passionnés de poker. Conseils d'un joueur professionnel, actualité, tournois... Votre rendez-vous poker, sur RMC !
It's time to plan to save the world Music from Dark Fantasy Studio and author/composer Nicolas Jeudy Music from Ovani Sound Intro/Outro Music - "Reaching Horizons" by Alex Atlas (Our GM)
In this episode, Anika has a wonderful conversation with Chapman University screenwriting professor William Stribling.They discuss:- power of storytelling- learning and breaking rules- being more open to change- advice for creativesand more...Stay tuned for new episodes every week and for more updates follow Anika on Instagram @thecreativehustlewithanikag
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187 - I had my first homeschool freak out over math programs. I struggled with, am I teaching them the right math for their grade level and which math program is best as they keep advancing? Please share any homeschool math programs you have tried. Plus I share how our 4th year of homeschool went, Classical Conversations, being a CC tutor, a new spelling program AND briefly our summer school plans.For more homeschool videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMQ0UOzWgwGvDawCkpc30L56jbWWDJIts♡ If you enjoy our content, please consider helping support our channel:Bible note taking template - https://www.loriandmichelle.online/store/p/bible-notes-chapter-mapping-guideMatthew bible guide - https://www.loriandmichelle.online/store/p/patterns-and-parallels-in-matthews-gospel-documentSourdough starter feeding ratios cheat sheet - https://www.loriandmichelle.online/store/p/sourdough-starter-ratiosCHECK OUT OUR AMAZON storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/loriandmichelle (if you use our link we may receive a small commission.)SUPPORT - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loriandmichelleWe appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you.♡ Give this video a like, comment, share the video and subscribe to our channel. TIMESTAMP:00:00 4th year homeschool00:48 Classical Conversations and tutor02:39 Plans for summer with school03:47 Math programs don't know what to do04:49 Horizons Math06:27 BJU Math08:00 Math-u-see09:30 Multiplication facts and CC11:20 New spelling program 14:15 More homeschool thoughts PRODUCTS mentioned:Horizons math Math-u-see math program Fix it grammarApologia math BJU mathMultiplication facts that stick Phonetic Zoo spelling programIEW //MORE VIDEOS//Our testimony back to Jesus from LOA| new age- https://youtu.be/znjZd94XMRAFor book reviews - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMQ0UOzWgwGtXYBkEIIkFq6mdtva20SET#homeschool #homeschoolmom #classicalconversations ♡ Website - https://www.loriandmichelle.onlineBible study with us on our Podcast: Sister and the Bible Songs from Epidemic Sound.We appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you.Disclaimer: Please remember this is our first time reading and studying the Bible, so we don't know everything and we will continue to learn and grow. We do our best to speak God's truth. Here to encourage you to read and study God's word.Purelytwins, Lori and Michelle, will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our videos and information. This video is for informational purposes only and the author does not accept any responsibility for any liabilities. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, , in any form, without the written permission and signature of the author. We are not Bible scholars, pastors, or teachers. We are sharing what learn from reading and studying the Bible for the first time. Thanks for your understanding and for your support.
On this episode of Remy's Roundtable, Remy is joined by Ryan and Nicole as Ryan officially takes over for Mike while he enjoys a vacation in Italy with his family! The crew catches up on everything happening lately, including a big question that could change the future of the Roundtable… is Ryan really moving to Colorado next year?Then it's time for a brand-new edition of “Would You Rather,” where Remy puts Ryan and Nicole to the test with some difficult choices involving extinct theme park attractions that fans still miss today.In “The Latest Theme Park Updates,” the Roundtable dives into some major stories across the parks, including Bluey heading to Disney's Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Captain Cacao meet-and-greet area coming to Universal Epic Universe, and the crew saying hello to the Muppets over at Disney's Hollywood Studios.To close out the show, the Roundtable travels back to classic EPCOT for “Ride of the Week,” featuring the legendary extinct attraction Horizons. From its groundbreaking storytelling to its massive $100 million price tag, the crew looks back at why Horizons became one of the most beloved attractions in Disney history.
Unexplained sightings have appeared in our skies for years, and now the U.S. government has started releasing declassified files about what we used to call UFOs. What explains these phenomena, and what do we know about life beyond Earth? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do know, and what we don't, with Leslie Kean and Garrett Graff, two authors who've studied this topic deeply. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
A nostalgic look back at the extinct Walt Disney World attractions I wish I could've experienced in person. From soaring through the park on the original Skyway, to exploring the optimistic future of Horizons, to stepping inside the imaginative dreamscape of the original Journey Into Imagination, this episode dives into the classic rides that helped define Disney magic for an entire generation of fans.
Lauren and Eric dive into the viral Walt Disney World story of a guest jumping off Kilimanjaro Safaris mid-ride to use the bathroom and why cast members are begging guests to stop exiting attractions. Along the way, they spiral into stories of other infamous Disney ride exits, from Living with the Land cucumber thefts to Horizons urban explorers. Then things take a more lighthearted turn as they each build their personal Disney “Mount Rushmore” of attractions and resorts, revealing a lot about their Disney personalities in the process. HIGHLIGHTS The viral Kilimanjaro Safaris bathroom incident sparks debate about guest behavior at Walt Disney World Lauren shares cast member reactions to guests exiting attractions and ride vehicles Eric revisits infamous Disney ride exit stories, including Living with the Land and Horizons The hosts discuss why guests continue ignoring attraction safety rules Lauren and Eric build their personal Walt Disney World attraction Mount Rushmores Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Haunted Mansion, PeopleMover, and Spaceship Earth all make the list The conversation shifts to Disney resort Mount Rushmores and what those choices say about different Disney fans Pop Century, BoardWalk, Polynesian Village Resort, Beach Club, and more enter the debate For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey Lauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW – DIS & HERS Website: DisAndHers.com Instagram: @disandhers TikTok: @disandhers Facebook: Dis and Hers YouTube: Dis & Hers FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA Facebook: JimHillMediaNews Instagram: JimHillMedia TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited & Produced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded Agency If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode the crew are asked for just the smallest bit of help Music from Dark Fantasy Studio and author/composer Nicolas Jeudy Music from Ovani Sound Intro/Outro Music - "Reaching Horizons" by Alex Atlas (Our GM)
How does the news media navigate an environment of huge changes and challenges? How do news consumers get the news they need to be informed citizens? News organizations—for-profit and nonprofit, large and small, traditional and new media—are facing tremendous changes in business models, in reaching audiences, in political pressure, and in technology.Get an inside look at the mission of the news media when William Brangham joins us at Commonwealth Club World Affairs headquarters. Brangham is an award-winning correspondent for the “PBS News Hour” and also serves as the host of “Horizons” from PBS News. Brangham has also reported extensively on the climate crisis, helping establish the “News Hour” as the clear leader in broadcast news. Brangham has also done considerable reporting on health, health care and pandemics. In addition to playing a central role in the News Hour's Covid-19 coverage, his multi-part series about the fight against influenza won the 2020 News & Documentary Emmy Award for “Outstanding Science, Medical and Environmental Report.” During his career, Brangham has also worked on video and television projects for The New York Times, ABC News, National Geographic and “Frontline.” Prior to joining the “News Hour,” he was a producer and correspondent for “Need to Know” on PBS, and before that, on “Bill Moyers Journal.” Hear the inside scoop from a veteran journalist on the state of the news media in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Education Brief: Wednesday 20 May 2026 - Top stories include:Every mainstream state school has now become an academy in one English council area.The King confirmed that SEND reform will be taken forward through a new Education for All Bill.Schools warn that proposed changes to KCSIE 2026 are too much, too quickly.Bridget Phillipson has launched a new international SEND alliance.Most schools are meeting Ofsted's expectations on inclusion - but are they missing something?HEP Updates:Donate to the Horizons 100k in May fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/horizons-100km-in-may-2026Find and book more CPD sessions at https://hepbookinghub.co.uk/Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyipGKTj-vI&t=129s&pp=ygUebWluZCB0aGUgZ2FwIHdpdGggdG9tIGFuZCBlbW1h Listening - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-changed-in-education-and-whats-still-to-come/id1714972358?i=1000767827776 Reading - https://www.educationnext.org/rediscovering-knowledge-as-the-key-to-reading/ AI Tool - https://aieducator.tools/Music by Slo Pony
Roughly one in ten Americans gets their water from the Colorado River. But a worsening drought, driven in part by climate change, is drying up the river, and states are fighting over water rights. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what that means for communities and industries that depend on that water with Luke Runyon, Wade Crowfoot and Joel Ferry. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Roughly one in ten Americans gets their water from the Colorado River. But a worsening drought, driven in part by climate change, is drying up the river, and states are fighting over water rights. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what that means for communities and industries that depend on that water with Luke Runyon, Wade Crowfoot and Joel Ferry. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
On todays episode of Hybrid Horizons, Ari talks to Luke Halterman, a dedicated fitness coordinator and athlete. They discuss the current landscape of hybrid racing. He evaluates the differing business models of DECA and Hyrox, noting that while Hyrox aims for the Olympics, DECA offers more accessible opportunities for everyday gym-goers. Halterman shares his passion for his role as a Road Show Coordinator, which involves traveling across the country to help local gyms become affiliates. He also introduces his new venture, the RevStrong Games, an innovative competition at TCU that features a rotating format of functional movements to keep participants challenged. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of community and providing diverse athletic options for all fitness levels. He concludes by highlighting his personal motivation, including competing alongside his family and his goal to visit all fifty states.To sign up for the Revstrong Games ENTER HEREUse code LUKE40 for a discounted rateSupport the showSubscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes!RunningScaredMedia.comVisit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merchEmail us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.comFollow us:Instagram @runningscaredmediaJoin our FB Running Group
Join Michael Finke, PhD, CFP®, and Sudipto Banerjee, PhD, at Horizons, an epic retirement planning experience, as they analyze crucial topics relating to retirement spending including the latest research, how different groups differ in their spending, their takeaways from the event, and more. Find all episodes at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Shares.
Duke Energy operates 11 nuclear units across six sites in the Carolinas — a fleet that produces more than half of the region's electricity year in and year out. In 2025, that fleet posted its best capacity factor on record, north of 97%. In this episode of The POWER Podcast, Steven Capps, Duke Energy's senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, walks through what's behind that performance and what comes next. Capps frames Duke Energy's nuclear strategy as "today, tomorrow, and the future," and the conversation moves through all three. Topics covered: • How Duke Energy pushed its fleet capacity factor above 97% in 2025, and the role of risk management alongside maintenance and capital investment. • The subsequent license renewal program now extending Oconee and Robinson to 80-year operating lives, with Brunswick next in line and the rest of the fleet to follow. • Capacity uprates underway at McGuire and Catawba that, combined with measurement-uncertainty-recapture work at Oconee and Brunswick, will deliver roughly 300 MW of additional nuclear capacity — what Capps describes as "the equivalent of a small modular reactor." • The mechanical reality of an uprate: increased thermal megawatt ratings, more highly enriched fuel, and the secondary-side components — feedwater heaters, moisture separator reheaters, large pumps and motors — that have to be replaced to accommodate the change. • Duke Energy's decision-making framework for new nuclear, tentatively reflected in the integrated resource plan in 2037, and why economics, not technology choice, is the gating factor. • Career advice for engineers considering nuclear, from someone who has held more than 10 different roles across his own engineering career. Capps grew up about 10 miles from Oconee Nuclear Station, earned a mechanical engineering degree at Clemson, and joined Duke Energy after graduation. Twenty years at Oconee, a decade at McGuire, and most recently roles in Duke Energy's corporate organization have shaped his view of where the fleet — and the industry — go from here.
Marty and Patrick talk about the Lululemon robbery and the rise in teen takeovers. Michelle Lum, Director of Operations, joins the show to talk about UPMC Jameson and Horizons' impact on the Lawrence county community .
In this fourth episode, Dean Mark Trodden sits down with Ramanan Raghavendran, ENG'89, W'89, LPS'15, Chair of the University of Pennsylvania's Board of Trustees, and Former Chair of the School of Arts and Sciences Board of Advisors. The two discuss Raghavendran's Penn journey and how Horizons, the School's new strategic vision, positions its students and faculty to lead in an AI-driven and globally connected world. Horizons is a new podcast series from Penn Arts & Sciences featuring Dean Mark Trodden speaking with faculty experts about the big issues shaping our world and higher education—including their work exploring new ideas, inspiring students, and driving meaningful change. Learn more about Horizons, a vision that will help the School of Arts & Sciences navigate a changing world: https://web.sas.upenn.edu/horizons
More than 1 million women in the U.S. start menopause every year, yet this biological certainty is too often shrouded in secrecy or ignored by many mainstream researchers. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do and don't know about menopause with Dr. Sharon Malone and Dr. Lauren Streicher. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
More than 1 million women in the U.S. start menopause every year, yet this biological certainty is too often shrouded in secrecy or ignored by many mainstream researchers. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do and don't know about menopause with Dr. Sharon Malone and Dr. Lauren Streicher. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
durée : 00:39:08 - L'Invité(e) des Matins - par : Guillaume Erner, Yoann Duval - Le rapport sur l'audiovisuel public sort aujourd'hui. Fusion de chaînes, milliard d'économies, indépendance éditoriale : les visions s'affrontent. Derrière la bataille de propositions, une question fondamentale : quel service public voulons-nous ? - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Jérémie Patrier-Leitus Député Horizons et président de la commission d'enquête sur la neutralité, le fonctionnement et le financement de l'audiovisuel public; Nathalie Sonnac Professeure en sciences de l'information et de la communication, spécialiste en économie des médias et du numérique, ex-membre du CSA
Hoy me acompaña José María Aznar @jm.aznar, expresidente del Gobierno de España y una de las figuras más influyentes en la política europea de las últimas décadas. Gobernó en un momento de profundas tensiones internas y desafíos globales, enfrentando el terrorismo, tomando decisiones que marcaron el rumbo de su país y redefiniendo el papel de España en el escenario internacional. Su historia combina poder, disciplina, controversia y convicción. Pero más allá del político, hoy quiero entender al hombre: cómo se toman decisiones cuando no hay margen de error, qué precio se paga por sostener principios bajo presión y qué significa liderar en un mundo que cambia más rápido que nunca.LINK A CRACKS SUMMIT: https://crackssummit.com/Por favor ayúdame y sigue Cracks Podcast en YouTube aquí."Si no estás en la mesa, eres parte del menú."- José María Aznar @JMAznar_ESComparte esta frase en TwitterEste episodio es presentado por Hospital Angeles Health System que cuenta con el programa de cirugía robótica más robusto en el sector privado en México y por Hostinger, la plataforma que te ayuda a tener la mejor presencia en internet.Qué puedes aprender hoyCómo negociar en situaciones de vida o muerteCómo tener claridad sobre tus objetivosCómo liderar cuando no hay certeza*Este episodio es presentado por Hospital Angeles Health SystemLos avances en cirugía robótica permiten intervenciones con menos sangrado, menos dolor, cicatrices más pequeñas y una recuperación más rápida.Hospital Angeles Health System tiene el programa de cirugía robótica más robusto en el sector privado en México. Cuenta con 13 robots DaVinci, el más avanzado del mundo y con el mayor número de médicos certificados en cirugía robótica ya que tiene el único centro de capacitación de cirugía robótica en el país.Este es el futuro de la cirugía. Si quieres conocer más sobre el programa de cirugía robótica de Hospital Angeles Health System y ver el directorio de doctores visita cracks.la/angeles*Hoy en día, si no estás en línea, es como si no existieras. Pero también es mucho más fácil y accesible tener presencia online. Hostinger, que te da toda la infraestructura para convertir esa idea en algo real.Con Hostinger y sus herramientas de inteligencia artificial, como Horizons, puedes crear tu página web o ecommerce simplemente chateando con la IA. Así de fácil. Tienes hosting, dominio, correo profesional… y lanzar tu web es prácticamente hacer un clic.Es como tener un diseñador, programador y hasta alguien de marketing trabajando contigo, porque además sus páginas ya vienen optimizadas para SEO. Y todo esto a precios bastante accesibles — especialmente en planes anuales, donde realmente se nota el ahorro.Y a ti por escuchar. Cracks: Hostinger te regala 10% de descuento si vas a hostinger.com/cracks y usas el código CRACKS. Dime qué piensas del episodio. Ve el episodio en Youtube
Technology has changed the way students study and learn. Now, as artificial intelligence enters the classroom, proponents argue it will be a welcome revolution for schools — but with limited guardrails, could it do more harm than good? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the future of AI and education with Khan Academy founder Salman Khan, who has launched a new AI assistant for teachers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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The COVID pandemic overwhelmed our health care system and killed well over a million Americans. Fast-tracked vaccines saved millions, but missteps in the response and misinformation online have damaged trust. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the state of America's public health system and whether it's prepared for the next pandemic with Dr. Josh Sharfstein and Elizabeth Cameron. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
For thousands of years, humans have tried to avoid growing old. Billions are spent every year on potions and procedures to make us look younger, feel younger and think younger. It's a hugely profitable, but ultimately fruitless hunt. But science has started to zero in on some proven techniques. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Dr. Eric Topol and Dr. Sandra Weintraub. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
As the impact from the war in Iran grinds on, Americans are feeling it at the gas station. Evangelists for clean energy say the oil shock is an opportunity to embrace the transition to renewable power like wind and solar. With energy prices on the rise, Horizons moderator William Brangham explores if Americans are open to a new way of powering our world with Bill McKibben and Jigar Shah. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Dr. Dacher Keltner, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and a leading expert on the science of emotions and human connection. We discuss the science of awe—what evokes it and how to access it. Dr. Keltner explains how awe helps us frame our experience of life and who we are both as individuals and collectively. We also discuss the role of humor in social bonding, dispel common myths about the biology of emotions and review the lesser-known factors that strengthen or inhibit relationships and communities. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Dr Dachner Keltner (00:01:55) Emotions, Awe; Facial Expressions & Culture (00:08:11) Sponsors: Joovv & Helix Sleep (00:11:05) Emotion, Motor Movement & Language (00:15:36) Measuring Emotion; Studying Awe (00:24:10) Horizons, Small to Vast, Shifting Perspective (00:29:27) Tool: Awe Walk (00:33:53) Time Perception, Tool: Space-Time Bridging Meditation; Chimps, Vastness (00:42:13) Sponsor: AG1 (00:43:37) Consciousness, Collective Experiences & Brain Synchronization (00:50:04) Music, Concerts & Awe; Sparring, Transcendence (01:01:28) Joe Strummer (01:06:04) Inhibitors of Awe, Self-Focus & Narcissism (01:12:41) Sponsor: Function (01:13:52) Sports, Collective Effervescence (01:19:03) Social Media & Online Life, Social Community (01:29:51) Designing Cities & Places for Awe (01:34:29) Sponsor: Our Place (01:35:44) Embarrassment, Teasing; Collective Values (01:43:05) Male Friendship, Teasing (01:47:50) Isolation, Loneliness, Reemergence of Community (01:54:33) Psychedelics, Awe, Treating Trauma; Microdosing (02:01:18) Looking Forward, Awe Design (02:08:36) Campfires, Connection, Red Light (02:13:34) Life After Death; Acknowledgments (02:17:19) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices