Podcasts about hq2

Ahead of a naughty Saturday night at HQ2 in Atlantic City, Markus Schulz checks in with the latest studio edition of Global DJ Broadcast. On the show, he showcases new music from Cristoph, Grigoré, Kevin de Vries, Eli Brown and more. A guestmix from Estiva features in the second hour, as he showcases one of the most anticipated albums of 2025 in Embrace.   Hope you enjoy the show.   The Essentials with Markus Schulz 01. Konstantin Sibold & Adam Sellouk - Day 'n' Night 02. Cristoph & ADZ - Fractal [Down the Rabbit Hole] 03. Huminal - Mountainside (Hicky & Kalo Remix) [Global Selection] 04. Martin Roth - The Song That Plays at the End of Your Childhood [Deeper Shades] 05. DJ T.H. x Mino Dior x Jake x Snowman - Higher Power [In Bloom] 06.-Grigore - Amplify Reality 07. Kevin de Vries x Bigfett featuring Frynn - Crashing Down 08. Cosmic Gate & Diana Miro - Hear Me Out (Hel:sløwed Remix) 09. Laura van Dam x KhoMha - Mantra 10. Tinlicker - Never Let Me Go [A Moment of Sunrise] 11. Milkwish x Solange UK - Pacific Dreams 12. Tomcraft - Drama Kid 13. AFFKT - Bixoski 14. Corren Cavini - Listen to the Silence 15. Adina Butar - Whisper (ReDub Remix) 16. Markus Schulz presents Dakota - In a Green Valley [Hall of Fame]   Estiva 01. Estiva - Little Love 02. Estiva - Parlez-Vous 03. Estiva - KFIL 04. Estiva - Sudden Moves 05. Estiva - E.T. Dust 06. Estiva - Lonely Keys 07. Estiva & Liz Cass - Satellite 08. Estiva & GAALIA - Feel Alive   Back with Markus Schulz 17. Signum - Homage 18. Charles D - Control 19. Eli Brown - Wavey 20. Armin van Buuren & BLR - Bach to the Future 21. Pleasurekraft & Paula van Klar - Seduction 22. Space 92 - Orbit Motion 23. Luke Terry - Echoes of Solara 24. Gouryella featuring Saskia Lie Atjam - Marama (Moon & Stars)  

Michael Fassnacht has built a career on taking risks, thinking ahead, and, above all, showing up. As the Chief Growth Officer and President of Chicagoland at Clayco, one of the largest design-build firms in the country, he has a front-row seat to the future of real estate and economic development. But his path to this leadership role was not a straight shot. It was shaped by international experiences, deep civic involvement, and a willingness to step into the unknown.Growing up in Germany, Michael's early years were defined by curiosity and ambition. After spending time in Africa as a missionary, he returned to Europe to begin his professional career with Lufthansa. The corporate world introduced him to high-stakes decision-making, but it also reinforced a critical lesson. Success is not just about talent. It is about showing up and putting yourself in the right rooms.His move to the United States was driven by something deeply personal, his wife. With their future together in mind, he left Frankfurt and started fresh in San Francisco. There, he launched one of the first SaaS companies in the marketing tech space, an endeavor that proved both challenging and rewarding. Five years later, after successfully selling the company, another opportunity knocked. This time in Chicago.Stepping into a leadership role at one of the world's most renowned advertising firms, Foote, Cone & Belding, Michael quickly became a key figure in Chicago's business landscape. His civic engagement grew as well, leading him to serve on various boards, including the Chicago Public Library Board and the Civic Consulting Alliance. These roles eventually led to a pivotal call. Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked him to help pitch Chicago for Amazon's HQ2.That bid, while unsuccessful, ignited something in him. The process of selling Chicago to the world opened his eyes to the broader impact of economic development. It was not just about business. It was about shaping a city, creating opportunities, and building a legacy that outlived a single project. That realization led to his time as Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago and later as CEO of World Business Chicago, where he played a crucial role in driving investment and innovation.Now at Clayco, Michael is bringing his global perspective to real estate development. With projects that span manufacturing, data centers, and life sciences, the firm is quite literally building the future. But beyond the numbers and high-profile deals, his approach remains deeply personal. Mentorship, leadership, and the philosophy of showing up.“The most important advice I give young people nowadays is show up,” he says. “Leave your bedroom, leave your house, leave your apartment. You have to go to meetings, you have to go to events. You have to meet people face to face. You have to show up with your work, with your writing, with your thinking, with your voice.”This mindset is not just advice. It is how Michael has built his career. Whether in boardrooms, on construction sites, or in civic leadership meetings, he understands that no amount of preparation can replace the value of being present. It is a lesson that applies across industries, from aspiring entrepreneurs to corporate executives looking to make an impact.For those looking to follow in his footsteps, Michael emphasizes one more thing. Maintaining emotional independence from work. “You cannot give power over your emotional well-being to the corporation you're working for,” he says. Dedication is important, but so is the ability to step back, reflect, and ensure that success does not come at the cost of personal fulfillment.Through all his ventures, from pitching billion-dollar investments to shaping the next generation of leaders, Michael Fassnacht remains a student of life. Always learning, always building, and always showing up.

School safety experts delve into the latest challenges facing K-12 institutions, including cyber threats and physical vulnerabilities. This session will equip you with the tools to identify potential risks, implement effective threat assessment strategies, and ensure the safety of your school community. Learn how to spot emerging threats early, ensuring that vulnerabilities are addressed before they become critical issues.Speakers: James Miller Assistant DirectorArlington Public Schools (APS), School Safety & Emergency Management divisionJames Miller is a Certified Protection Professional and an Assistant Director with Arlington Public Schools (APS), School Safety & Emergency Management division. He holds a masters in Homeland Security from George Washington University. Prior to APS, he was a Senior Security Manager for Amazon Corporate Security and helped grow security programs for HQ2, $2.5 billion infrastructure investment in Arlington. Between 2011 and 2020, Jim was a Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security. He was trusted and trained to provide a secure environment for the conduct of U.S. diplomacy while protecting people, global property, and information at over a dozen U.S. diplomatic missions around the world. As a community volunteer, Jim was appointed to the Community Oversight Board in March 2022. He currently serves as one of two, non-voting members for a four-year term. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, Jim spent eight years as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps, including three combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. When not busy keeping our schools safe, Jim spends time with family and training for triathlons. You can find him running on Four Mile Run trail or swimming at Wakefield.Dr. Judith Solis Deputy Director Region One Education Service CenterDr. Judith M. Solis is a passionate educator with over 40 years of experience in leadership roles that prioritize educational excellence, fiscal responsibility, and organizational health. Currently serving as the Deputy Director of Region One Education Service Center, Dr. Solis leads critical regional initiatives, including the implementation of AI gun detection technology and the "Driving for Success" program. She is a regional trainer for Behavioral Threat Assessments and oversees Adult Education and Early Childhood Intervention programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.Dr. Solis's career also includes leadership roles as Assistant Superintendent at San Antonio ISD, Superintendent at La Villa ISD, and Principal at PSJA Memorial ECHS, where she consistently drove improvements in student performance, college readiness, and district operations. Her innovative leadership has earned multiple accolades, and she continues to influence educational practices with a focus on collaboration and strategic growth.Aaron SkrbinDirector of Safety and SecurityAllegheny Intermediate UnitAs the Director of Safety and Security for Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Aaron Skirbin leads the development and implementation of safety initiatives designed to ensure the well-being of students, staff, and facilities. With a strong background in emergency preparedness, Aaron works closely with school leaders to establish crisis management protocols, integrate security technologies, and foster a culture of safety throughout the district. His expertise helps create secure learning environments while staying ahead of emerging safety challenges.

Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org Today's 2 topics: - My Catalina Sky Survey teammate Josh Hogan was asteroid hunting in the constellation Sextans with our 60 inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, Arizona when he discovered the largest asteroid in nearly a decade. 2023 HQ2 is its name. - The natural night sky is alive with its own lights. In addition to celestial sources often there is natural night sky airglow powered by space weather from above and/or tropospheric activity from below. It is not the Aurora Borealis. Amazing images show green airglow waves which are brighter than the Milky Way.The theory behind these beautiful images remains a mystery.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Our guest this week is Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who says he has never been as excited about anything in his career as he is about the latest developments in artificial intelligence — AI agents that can autonomously reason, plan, and take action on behalf of businesses. Benioff is almost as strong in his negative sentiments toward Microsoft's Copilot. He calls Copilot the second coming of Microsoft's much-maligned "Clippy" Office assistant, and asserts that the Redmond company is giving AI a bad name by disappointing customers with underwhelming results and lax security. We spoke with Benioff in advance of the general availability of the San Francisco company's Agentforce AI technology for sales and service. We also talked about Benioff's ownership of Time magazine, and what that means for his political involvement; and the status of his past pledge to turn Seattle into Salesforce's HQ2. Related Links Is the world ready for autonomous AI? Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff makes the case for agents Microsoft 365 Copilot rollouts slowed by data security, ROI concerns Salesforce founder Marc Benioff swears off politics after buying Time magazine Seattle will become Salesforce HQ2 via $15.7B Tableau deal, as Benioff gushes about talent pool With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2018, more than 200 cities competed to become the site for Amazon's second headquarters. Late that year, Amazon would choose two locations. A year later, it would pull out of one of those two sites. And today, the HQ2 sits nearly half empty. What happened?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 11, Amazon announced that it would be contributing another $1.4 billion to its Housing Equity Fund.Amazon created the fund back in 2021, initially giving $2.2 billion “with a commitment to create or preserve 20,000 affordable homes in the Puget Sound, National Capital, and Nashville regions—three communities that Amazon calls home,” according to a report by the company. The three areas are all places where Amazon has major corporate hubs. The new pledge will have a substantial focus on Arlington, Virginia, where Amazon has its HQ2. Amazon says it exceeded its target and delivered 21,000 affordable homes instead of the promised 20,000. The new funds will deliver a further 14,000 affordable homes for low-to-middle-income people in the target regions, according to the internet gi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manny Ferreiros joins THE LOFT to share his insights on navigating the competitive nightlife scene, cultivating connections such as John Summit, Dom Dolla, and Steve Aoki, and leveraging opportunities to advance his career in the entertainment world. From his humble beginnings DJing at local dive bars to landing a prestigious position at HQ2, his journey underscores the significance of persistence, passion, and strategic networking. Tune in as Manny Ferreiros shares his invaluable wisdom and experiences on THE LOFT

Tech companies today are building bigger and bigger campuses. Think about Google's sprawling complex in Mountain View, Facebook's expansive headquarters in Menlo Park, and Amazon's new HQ2 in Arlington, VA. These are not just workplaces; they are mini-cities, pulsating with thousands of employees every day. Just trying to get around campus becomes a rather daunting task and that's a problem that Jeral Poskey, founder of Swyft Cities, thinks about a lot:Swyft Cities was founded in 2019 by some Google Alums, behind the real estate and transportation programs for Google Campuses! The problem they were trying to solve? How do you move massive amounts of people in an increasingly growing campus?Jeral envisions a future where getting around tech campuses and cityscapes is as seamless as hopping on a ski lift, but with the urban flair of downtown gondola rides.Swift Cities isn't just about easing commutes; it's about transforming how we interact with our urban environments, making them more accessible, sustainable, and enjoyable. As Jeral puts it, it's about creating a 'Goldilocks density' of urban living, where communities thrive without the clutter and pollution of cars.Helpful links:Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-35-why-swim-when-you-can-fly/id1687567073?i=1000645351345TechCrunch Win & Pitchhttps://www.holmessolutions.com/whoosh/https://www.businessinsider.com/america-parking-lot-spaces-addiction-economy-housing-costs-inflation-2023-4Support the showThings Have Changed

Lance Collins is the is the inaugural vice president and executive director of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. Set to open in Spring 2025, the new state-of-the-art campus was announced by the university as part of the state's successful effort to attract Amazon's HQ2 to Northern Virginia, and aims to produce talented computer scientists and software engineers who will drive growth in the region's tech industry. On today's episode, Lance argues that investing in innovation is key to achieving the economic growth observed in other regions, and describes how this issue only gains importance as much of the current workforce nears retirement.

Lance Collins is the is the inaugural vice president and executive director of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. Set to open in Spring 2025, the new state-of-the-art campus was announced by the university as part of the state's successful effort to attract Amazon's HQ2 to Northern Virginia, and aims to produce talented computer scientists and software engineers who will drive growth in the region's tech industry. On today's episode, Lance argues that investing in innovation is key to achieving the economic growth observed in other regions, and describes how this issue only gains importance as much of the current workforce nears retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eli Tucker of the Eli Residential Group sat down with ARLnow editor-in-chief Scott Brodbeck to discuss the current state of the Arlington real estate market, in light of high mortgage interest rates, as well as the impacts of new Missing Middle policies and Amazon's HQ2. Eli has been ARLnow's real estate columnist since 2015.

Long Island City is becoming one of NYC's fashionable enclaves. Once a major manufacturing hub, LIC now boasts an thriving arts scene, gorgeous waterfront parks, and countless dining and entertainment options moments from Manhattan.The latest episode of "Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation"! Episode #98 takes a deep dive into the ever-evolving real estate landscape of Long Island City.Long Island City (LIC) first caught our attention as a finalist for Amazon's HQ2 headquarters due to its prime location, amenities, proximity to airports, and a burgeoning pool of talent. But do those reasons still hold true today?Join hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera, along with three expert guests, as we explore LIC's real estate market.

Riffs on Design-Build, Gaining Knowledge, and some sneak peeks of what's to come.... The studio at HQ2 is getting a much-needed (maybe) tech upgrade! PS - Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and SHARE! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to improve your Revit setup time? Get hours back out of your day for less than a cup of coffee? Go to SheetsMadeSimple.com and have your Revit projects automatically set up for you. Sign up for Dillon Mitchell's Straight Shooting Construction Letter http://kowabungastudios.hubspotpagebuilder.com/constructionletter Connect with Dillon Mitchell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-kowabungastudios/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dillonAMitchell Kowabunga Studios - https://www.kowabungastudios.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kowabungastudios/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kowabungastudios Want to speed up your Revit production and take your time back? https://www.kowabungastudios.com/products/ Interested in a Revit Training Course with Lifetime access? https://dillon-s-school-332f.thinkific.com/courses/revit-electrical Connect with Matt Vetter Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvetter/ Schafer Construction - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schaferconstruction/ https://www.schaferconstruction.net/

Roberta Sydney is a successful entrepreneur and seasoned board director who uses her expansive expertise and experience to lead various real estate and financial services firms. In this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Roberta is here to talk about women in business, share her personal experiences, and offer valuable advice. Diana and Roberta discuss common stereotypes, ways that women can set themselves apart from male leaders, and the necessity of women having professional mentors and sponsors.     IN THIS EPISODE:   [02:10] Challenges that women face in the corporate world. [04:08] How Roberta pivoted from financial services to where she is now. [05:49] Why it's important for women to have mentors and sponsors in the workplace and what the difference is between the two [07:30] The differences between women and men leaders and how women are gifted in certain ways that can lead to their success as leaders [11:56] What skills are needed for succeeding in the corporate world versus succeeding as an entrepreneur [14:13] In order to be a successful entrepreneur, there has to be an internal dialogue with yourself where you are asking “What do I need?” [16:29] Roberta shares how she mentors and what sets her apart [18:00] Advice for women starting in business   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Women need mentors and sponsors. A sponsor is the person who's going to speak on your behalf when you're not in the room. They advocate for you to get the new position, to get the promotion, to get the new opportunity.  Stop using the word “just” to limit the contributions that you have made. Do not apologize when it's not necessary to apologize. Understand how important culture and fit are to you in terms of your own personal growth and pursue opportunities that fit those wants and needs. Women have different gifts than men in leadership, like having greater empathy, creating safe environments, and seeing and hearing the unsaid. Women are also able to build consensus more easily. Entrepreneurs need a lot of initiative, self-awareness, and a lot of willingness to fall down several times and get up. There needs to be a fire in the belly to succeed! When you do get stuck or are facing certain challenges, start an internal dialogue with yourself to figure out what you need. It's important to recognize your needs and know none of us does it all alone.   LINKS:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertasydney   BIO: Roberta Sydney is a seasoned board director and former CEO serving on the board of Kiavi (formerly LendingHome) the leading lender for real estate investors, where she chairs the Nominating/Governance Committee and serves on the Compensation Committee. She also serves on the board of Tiedemann Advisors, a global wealth advisory firm that recently announced its plans to go public via SPAC. In addition, she serves as Board Chair of HEI Civil. Her previous board service includes chairing the Compensation Committee for Plaxall, Inc., the Long Island City based manufacturing and real estate company that secured Amazon for their HQ2 before Amazon withdrew.   The breadth and depth of Roberta's experience comes from serving in executive and board leadership positions with regulated real estate and financial services firms ranging from large, traditional organizations to young, entrepreneurial companies. Sydney possesses a combination of leadership skills in real estate development, financial transactions, negotiations, digital transformation, marketing, and IT system evaluation. In addition to her many accomplishments, Sydney is actively engaged in philanthropy serving on the Neuroscience Advisory Committee and the Trustee Advisory Board of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard teaching hospital.  

This week we discuss RHEL licensing changes, check the vibe of DevOps and some thoughts on programing language. Plus, has ChatGPT already become boring? Runner-up Titles I don't like listening to fellow thought leaders. I listen to myself enough. Dammit, alarm was set for PM A massive failure of one The end of free It's not all smiles and thumbs Goose-cow “I used to, but I don't anymore.” The Podcast Review podcast. Rundown RHEL Furthering the evolution of CentOS Stream (https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/furthering-evolution-centos-stream) Red Hat strikes a crushing blow against RHEL downstreams (https://www.theregister.com/2023/06/23/red_hat_centos_move/) IBM/Red Hat Sparks Anger at GPL ‘breach' as RHEL Source Locked Up (https://devops.com/rhel-gpl-richixbw/) Rocky Strikes Back At Red Hat (https://hackaday.com/2023/06/30/rocky-strikes-back-at-red-hat/) The Suicide Attempt by Red Hat [Opinion] (https://news.itsfoss.com/red-hat-fiasco/) Rant about Red Hat's Licensing Change for REHL (https://youtube.com/watch?v=4fAq6AphRn0&feature=share) Reddit Reddit CEO tells employees that subreddit blackout “will pass” (https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/13/23759559/reddit-internal-memo-api-pricing-changes-steve-huffman) Apollo's Christian Selig explains his fight with Reddit — and why users revolted (https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/13/23759180/reddit-protest-private-apollo-christian-selig-subreddit) Reddit doubles down (https://www.platformer.news/p/reddit-doubles-down?utm_medium=email) Hackers threaten to leak 80GB of confidential data stolen from Reddit (https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/19/hackers-threaten-to-leak-80gb-of-confidential-data-stolen-from-reddit) DevOps Second Wave DevOps (https://www.systeminit.com/blog-second-wave-devops/) Kelsey Hightower Predicts How the Kubernetes Community Will Evolve (https://thenewstack.io/kelsey-hightower-predicts-how-the-kubernetes-community-will-evolve/) Kelsey Hightower Retires (https://twitter.com/kelseyhightower/status/1673366087541600256?s=20) Even the best rides come to an end featuring Kelsey Hightower (https://changelog.com/friends/6) (Podcast) Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2023 (https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2023/) Relevant to your Interests AWS teases mysterious mil-spec ‘Snowblade' server (https://www.theregister.com/2023/06/07/aws_snowblade_military_edge_server/) To fill offices, Google issues ultimatum while Salesforce tries charity (https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/08/google-salesforce-return-to-office/) Amazon is pursuing 'too many ideas' and needs to focus on best opportunities (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/07/amazon-is-pursuing-too-many-ideas-bernstein-says-in-open-letter.html) There are better places for Amazon to put their capital to work, says Bernstein's Mark Shmulik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Z2HeYkl4c) The best password managers for 2023 | Engadget (https://www.engadget.com/best-password-manager-134639599.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIYHiHrsIv_lVu8RNqY46BjFzlgU4pFDBXmk1gQxq2wlQOz02b5tuepColb1KJFoYYwQVWy2SjTUKWVY2oAEMzfkYXlXs97_PE0gpwNUA4RjnDwE_YEm7FB323M9oOBQJNHboj1t77QC9HriDL8cJP-VcplJ5UlJvvwHZRzMn9PC) After a Rocky Year, Zuckerberg Lays Out Meta's Road Map to Employees (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/technology/mark-zuckerberg-meta.html) Hybrid combines the worst of office and remote work (https://world.hey.com/dhh/hybrid-combines-the-worst-of-office-and-remote-work-d3174e50) Twilio to sell ValueFirst business to Tanla (NYSE:TWLO) (https://seekingalpha.com/news/3978773-twilio-to-sell-valuefirst-business-to-tanla) Jeff Bezos Has Gained $10 on Mystery Purchase of One Amazon Share (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-09/billionaire-jeff-bezos-just-bought-one-share-of-amazon-and-no-one-knows-why#xj4y7vzkg) Jeff Bezos Has Gained $10 on Mystery Purchase of One Amazon Share (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-09/billionaire-jeff-bezos-just-bought-one-share-of-amazon-and-no-one-knows-why#xj4y7vzkg) CNET's Free Shopping Extension Saves You Time and Money. Give It a Try Today (https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/use-cnet-shopping-to-seek-out-the-best-deals/) Modular: Our launch & what's next (https://www.modular.com/blog/our-launch-whats-next) Exclusive-Broadcom set to win EU nod for $61 billion VMware deal, sources say (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-eu-antitrust-regulators-okay-091426470.html) Amazon is reportedly trying to offer Prime subscribers free cell phone service | Engadget (https://www.engadget.com/amazon-is-reportedly-trying-to-offer-prime-subscribers-free-cell-phone-service-140026387.html) Cloud cost management startup CloudZero lands $32M investment (https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/12/cloud-cost-management-startup-cloudzero-lands-32m-investment/) Twitter stiffs Google (https://www.platformer.news/p/twitter-stiffs-google) Open Sourcing AWS Cedar Is a Game Changer for IAM (https://thenewstack.io/open-sourcing-aws-cedar-is-a-game-changer-for-iam/) Oracle beats on top and bottom lines as cloud revenue jumps (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/12/oracle-orcl-q4-earnings-report-2023.html) America to halt $68.7bn Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/america-to-halt-68-7bn-microsoft-takeover-of-activision-blizzard-d80jvxm6f) Meta's Open-Source 'MusicGen' AI Is Like ChatGPT for Tunes (https://gizmodo.com/meta-open-source-musicgen-ai-like-chatgpt-for-music-1850528986) Google's return-to-office crackdown gets backlash from some employees: (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/13/google-rto-crackdown-gets-backlash-check-my-work-not-my-badge.html) Forrester Wave Integrated Software Delivery Platforms, Q2 2023 (https://www.forrester.com/blogs/the-forrester-wave-integrated-software-delivery-platforms-q2-2023-say-goodbye-to-the-devops-tax/) The economic potential of generative AI: The next productivity frontier (https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/the-economic-potential-of-generative-ai-the-next-productivity-frontier?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslogin&stream=top) 1 big thing: Where AI's productivity revolution will strike first (https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-login-da50d8f4-fb10-4952-af38-01163b9acbd3.html?chunk=0&utm_term=emshare#story0) For the first time in almost 30 years, a company other than IBM received the most US patents (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-time-almost-30-years-192900742.html) AMD stock pops on potential Amazon superchip deal, CEO bullishness (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amd-stock-pops-on-potential-amazon-superchip-deal-ceo-bullishness-112819279.html) Amazon cloud services back up after big outage hits thousands of users (https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-says-multiple-cloud-services-down-users-2023-06-13/) Proven Practices for Developing a Multicloud Strategy | Amazon Web Services (https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/enterprise-strategy/proven-practices-for-developing-a-multicloud-strategy/) 40 photos from inside Metropolitan Park—the first phase of Amazon's HQ2 (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/amazon-offices/amazon-headquarters-hq2-arlington-virginia-photos?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslogin&stream=top) The Forrester Wave™: Integrated Software Delivery Platforms, Q2 2023 (https://page.gitlab.com/forrester-wave-integrated-software-delivery-platforms-2023.html?utm_source=cote&utm_campaign=devrel&utm_content=newsletter20230615&utm_medium=email) AWS US-EAST-1 wobbled after Lambda management issues spread (https://www.theregister.com/2023/06/14/aws_us_east_1_brownout/) The store is for people, but the storefront is for robots (https://www.theverge.com/23753963/google-seo-shopify-small-business-ai) A Look Back at Q1 '23 Public Cloud Software Earnings (https://cloudedjudgement.substack.com/p/a-look-back-at-q1-23-public-cloud?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=56878&post_id=128805971&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email) Apple Is Taking On Apples in a Truly Weird Trademark Battle (https://www.wired.com/story/apple-vs-apples-trademark-battle/) Apple Watch alerts 29-year-old Cincinnati woman to blood clot in lungs while sleeping (https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/19/apple-watch-blood-clot-sleeping/) Return to Office Enters the Desperation Phase (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/business/return-to-office-remote-work.html) Critical 'nOAuth' Flaw in Microsoft Azure AD Enabled Complete Account Takeover (https://thehackernews.com/2023/06/critical-noauth-flaw-in-microsoft-azure.html) What happened to Oracle? 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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending May 27th, 2023... you'll get the latest reading on inflation, how much home prices have come down in a year, and the long-awaited opening of Amazon's HQ2.    Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.   Economic News   We begin with economic news from this past week. Minutes from the Fed's May meeting offer a few insights. They reveal that several officials believe we may not need more rate hikes to get inflation back down to the 2% level. Forward guidance also indicates a pause in hikes at the June meeting, although some Fed officials say rate hikes have not been ruled out. (1) And, with the latest report on inflation, there's new concern that the Fed could be inclined to hike rates again.    The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released the April reading on the PCE index. It shows it going in the wrong direction ahead of the Fed's next meeting. The index was up .4% and raises the annual rate from 4.2% to 4.4%. The core rate was also a disappointment. It eliminates prices for food and fuel, and was up .4% to an annual rate of 4.7%. The PCE is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, so it will play an important role in their next rate hike decision. (2)   The Fed minutes also offer a recession forecast, predicting a mild recession in the fourth quarter of this year. A moderately priced recovery would follow with unemployment set to increase this year, and then peak next year. Those numbers would start coming down in 2025, according to Fed officials. But they also acknowledged that the impact of the tightening process would be lagging, and that close monitoring of incoming data is essential. (3)   Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester spoke out on Friday after the PCE was released, and said the data shows the Fed has “more work to do.” She believes that the central bank will need to rate rates again, while other Fed officials appear to be undecided. (4)   Jobless claims pulled back from the previous week, after a major crackdown on fraudulent claims in Massachusetts. The latest report shows 229,000 applications for benefits. That's up 4,000 from the revised numbers for that surge in claims. As MarketWatch reports: “Jobless claims show little or no sign of rising U.S. layoffs since the early spring.” (5)   Consumer spending has kept a recession at bay, and April was no exception. Consumers shelled out .8% more money in April, which was double the amount that Wall Street Journal analysts had forecast. A lot of the money went toward new cars, but also for travel, recreation, and other services. As reported by MarketWatch, that's a sign of confidence in the economy. (6)   Consumers also spent money buying new homes. New home sales were up 4.1% in April, according to the Commerce Department. That brings the annual rate up to 683,000 from a revised 656,000 in March. That number is seasonally adjusted, and reflects the “pace” of construction and how many homes would be built if that pace continued for the entire year. (7)   One thing driving consumers to new homes is the low inventory of existing for-sale homes. The National Association of Realtors reports that pending home sales were flat for the month of April thanks to a shortage of those homes, and high mortgage rates. (8)   Mortgage Rates   Mortgage rates have continued to rise. Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was up 18 basis points to 6.57%. The 15-year was up 22 points to 5.97%. (9) The Mortgage News Daily reports a higher average of 7.14% for the 30-year and 6.54% for the 15-year. (10)   In other news making headlines…   High Home Prices Slowly Deflating   Although home buyers are still struggling with affordability issues, home prices are deflating. Redfin reports that U.S. prices are down about 4.1% nationwide or close to $18,000 for the average home. That brings the median sale price down from $426,000 last year, to approximately $408,000 this year. (11)   But some markets are seeing steeper declines, mostly because prices went sky-high previously, especially during the pandemic. In Oakland, for example, prices have come down 16% or about $174,000 for a typical home. In Boise, Idaho, the average home costs about $80,000 less than it did at the same time last year. And some markets have actually seen prices rise over the past year. According to Redfin, Tampa home prices were up 5.0% in April compared to last year, selling for a median price of $420K. On average, homes in Tampa sell after 22 days on the market compared to 7 days last year.    Amazon HQ2 Is Now Open for Business!   It was five years ago that Amazon solicited bids from various cities as it searched for the perfect place to build a second headquarters. Well, the day has finally arrived that Amazon's HQ2 has launched, and is welcoming its first employees.   The winning city was Arlington, Virginia which now has more than two million square feet of new Amazon office space. The company has been bringing employees into temporary office space and is now transferring them to the new complex. Amazon expects to have 8,000 people working there by this fall, with a total of 12,500 working there eventually.   Starting May 1st, Amazon required that employees work in offices at least three days a week. The new digs feature some amazing amenities however including two rooftop dog parks and a 2.5 acre park with another dog park. That's because Amazon employees are allowed to bring their dogs to work! Not so for children, although Amazon helps employees find good childcare.   That's it for today. Check the show notes for links. And please remember to hit the subscribe button, and leave a review! You can also join RealWealth for free at newsforinvestors.com and learn more about real estate investing.    Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.   Links:   1 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/several-fed-officials-said-more-rate-hikes-may-not-be-needed-and-other-key-takeaways-from-may-minutes-5b3ae0ab   2 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-prices-rise-sharply-pce-shows-in-sign-fight-vs-inflation-has-stalled-3214dfac   3 - https://www.calculatedriskblog.com/2023/05/fomc-minutes-staff-predicts-recession.html#:~:text=May%2024%2C%202023-,FOMC%20Minutes%3A%20Staff%20Predicts%20Recession%20Starting%20in%20Q4%3B%20Future%20Monetary,May%202%2D3%2C%202023.   4 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mester-says-pce-shows-fed-has-more-work-to-do-on-interest-rates-60a1057c   5 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-register-a-low-229-000-in-late-may-after-fraudulent-filings-removed-49c20a31   6 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-spending-far-from-dead-americans-ring-up-cash-registers-in-april-4513ef3a   7 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-new-home-sales-rise-4-1-in-april-as-buyers-contend-with-a-tough-resale-market-5d24e81b   8 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/lack-of-homes-for-sale-stalls-sales-in-april-as-mortgage-rates-top-7-77b570f9   9 - https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms   10 - https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/   11 - https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-median-home-price-is-nearly-%2418000-lower-than-a-year-ago 12 - https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/office/amazon-employees-start-working-in-new-hq2-buildings-119056

The Montgomery County Council passed next year's budget, along with a nearly 5% property tax hike. Councilmember Kristin Mink will tell us why she thinks that isn't high enough. Plus, how the county plans on supporting the school's more than three billion dollar operating budget. Amazon is officially opening phase one of HQ2 next month. County Board Vice-Chair Libby Garvey joins Kojo and Tom to discuss the five-year journey to reach this point. And how would a possible shutdown due to the debt crisis affect Arlington? Plus, pickleball's rising popularity has stirred up passion. We will ask the Vice-Chair how Arlington is providing more places to play while trying not to anger neighbors. Plus, WAMU transportation reporter Jordan Pascale takes us for a ride through the latest Metro news, including the opening of the Potomac Yard station, what's being done to address the fiscal cliff the system faces, and the possibility of a second Rosslyn tunnel. Plus, he'll provide the latest from a roundtable this week addressing dangerous driving in the District. Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org Follow us on Facebook:facebook.com/thepoliticshour

Welcome to The Social Collectives Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Brian Tinsman, Co-Founder of Pounce, a groundbreaking marketing and business consulting anti-agency, as our special guest. Pounce is revolutionizing the industry by delivering tangible results without the unnecessary jargon, costly overhead, and conventional tactics that drain your budget.With an impressive portfolio of storytelling for renowned brands like the NFL, Washington Commanders, and CBS Radio, Brian brings a wealth of experience to the table. He played a pivotal role in the successful Northern Virginia proposal for Amazon's HQ2 project and spearheaded the marketing and communications efforts for the International Economic Development Council's top-ranked EDO in 2021.Join us as we delve into captivating discussions on harnessing the power of storytelling in your brand, leveraging AI tools effectively, the advantages of polarizing your audience, and the critical importance of being present where your ideal audience resides. This episode promises to be a treasure trove of insights, as we challenge assumptions, ask thought-provoking questions, and explore what your customers truly crave.Tune in to The Social Collectives Podcast for a dynamic conversation that explores cutting-edge strategies, dispels industry myths, and uncovers the core needs of your target audience. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and empowered to make your mark in the digital landscape.

Ralph welcomes Samuel Levine who heads the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Federal Trade Commission to give you tips on how to use this government agency to protect yourself from corporate fraud and abuse. Plus, director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group, Dr. Michael Carome stops by to give us the latest warnings about harmful medical devices and his take on the safety of the mRNA Covid vaccine.Samuel Levine serves as Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. Before assuming this role, he served as an attorney advisor to Commissioner Rohit Chopra and as a staff attorney in the Midwest Regional Office. Prior to joining the FTC, Mr. Levine worked for the Illinois Attorney General, where he prosecuted predatory for-profit colleges and participated in rulemaking and other policy initiatives to promote affordability and accountability in higher education.We announced what we call a “click to cancel” rule. And this is a rule about subscription plans. What the proposed rule says is that companies – vendors – should make it no more difficult to cancel a subscription than it is to sign up… It's very easy for consumers to sign up for these services. We want to make it just as easy for consumers to exit these services.Samuel Levine Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTCEarlier this year, we announced a market study sending subpoenas to major social media platforms to ask them what they're doing to stop the huge proliferation of fraudulent ads over social media. We're also doing a study now on the franchise relationship and the potential power asymmetries between franchisee and franchisers. We're looking at the cloud computing market. We have a whole host of initiatives right now that are not geared around law enforcement but are geared around shining a light on often opaque industries to help shape public policy and eventually shape FTC law enforcement as well.Samuel Levine, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTCDr. Michael Carome is an expert on issues of drug and medical device safety, FDA oversight, and healthcare policy. He is the director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group.In 2002, Congress passed for the first time what's called the Medical Device User Fee Act… So, the companies now pay the FDA for the review and oversight of their products. Those user fees fundamentally changed the relationship between the FDA, the regulatory agency, and the medical device companies that are regulated by the agency. And that relationship which should be in part an adversarial relationship now is viewed as a partnership by both the agency and the medical device industry. The agency even in some of their documents refers to these companies as “partners,” as “customers.”… Customer satisfaction is key for the FDA and their customers in their eyes - rather than patients and the public - are the companies.Dr. Michael Carome, Director of Public Citizen's Health Research GroupThe FDA in our view had a very rigorous process for requiring the testing of those (Covid 19) vaccines… And we ourselves looked independently at the clinical trial data… We quickly concluded that independent of the FDA and any corporations that these vaccines were highly effective and very safe… Since then, there have been hundreds of millions of doses received by hundreds of millions of people across the world and they really have prevented serious complications and probably prevented millions of deaths with some very limited and rare adverse effects.Dr. Michael Carome, Director of Public Citizen's Health Research GroupSquishing the federal cop on the corporate crime beat is a prime priority for lobbyists in Congress.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard w/ Francesco DeSantis 1. In Arlington, Amazon has halted construction of their much-vaunted second headquarters – or “HQ2” according to the Washington Post. Some may remember the race to the bottom in terms of corporate tax cuts and subsidies that ensued across much of the country in 2017 and ‘18 when Amazon suggested cities and states could compete for this development. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez famously opposed these giveaways to Amazon and was pilloried for that in the mainstream press. Turns out, she was right on the money. Despite the fact that Amazon is postponing the construction of this facility, they are still poised to reap over $150 million in taxpayer subsidies from the state of Virginia.2. Harvard University has accepted a $300 million donation from hedge fund manager and right wing billionaire donor Ken Griffin, according to the New York Daily News. In exchange, Harvard will rename their Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to the Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.3. In Palestine, trade unions have issued an open letter calling for global solidarity. This letter urged global publics to eliminate procurement from companies complicit in Israeli apartheid and the occupation, divest pension funds from State of Israel Bonds, and specifically called on “port workers and their unions to refrain from loading/offloading Israeli ships, as was done in Oakland, California,” noting that many port workers and unions did the same when combating apartheid in South Africa.4. The American Prospect reports that in Florida, nursing home interests are dumping money into the campaign coffers of Republican state leadership to grease the wheels for a bill which would immunize themselves from lawsuits related to wrongful death in their facilities. As David Dayen tweeted, “Ron DeSantis's War on Woke masks his actual War on Lawsuits.”5. NorthJersey.com reports that a new law in New Jersey has gone into effect, guaranteeing workers a week of severance for every year of service when large employers issue mass layoffs. This law was enacted following the Toys R Us bankruptcy, wherein longtime workers were only granted severance after a massive public pressure campaign.6. Dashcam videos obtained by WIRED show how self-driving cars – currently being recklessly tested in San Francisco – are clogging streets, delaying public transportation, and creating dangerous conditions on the roads. “Autonomous cars in San Francisco made 92 unplanned stops between May and December 2022—88 percent of them on streets with transit service, according to city transportation authorities, who collected the data from social media reports, 911 calls, and other sources, because companies aren't required to report all the breakdowns.”7. In a novel approach, CODEPINK is using digital tools to crowdfund an ad in a major newspaper. This ad urges President Biden to play peacemaker and “End the War in Ukraine.” Supporters can view and donate to the ad at CODEPINK.org.8. A recent article in the climate-focused magazine Grist covers the choices facing the Biden administration regarding the Colorado River. The administration has put forward two bleak plans: “One …would dry up Arizona to preserve California's strong water rights; the other would spread cuts among the states and risk litigation from California.”9. Ben Jacobs reports that, in a speech to the NRA convention, former President Trump appeared to endorse ending home rule in Washington, DC. In typical Trump prose, he said “I think we have to take it over, take over management of our capital." This is a continuation of the assault on DC's sovereignty which recently came to a head when President Biden chose to join with Republicans to block DC's revised criminal code.10. UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union, grew 18% in 2022, per Bloomberg Law. This stunning growth is second only to the Teamsters, which we covered on this segment last week. As the reinvigorated labor movement continues to expand, we might expect to see this kind of growth among other major unions, such as the United Auto Workers.11. Checking in on out of control police practices, two stories stand out: In New York, Ars Technica reports that the city has begun rolling out “hulking, 400 lb” police robots after being forced to withdraw the project over civil liberties concerns in 2021. Mayor Eric Adams recently slashed budgets for city services like libraries, yet each of these robots will cost around $75,000. In Memphis, the MPD is facing backlash after unveiling a new unit which will “arrest unaccompanied minors that sell food, play loud music, are 'inappropriately dressed' or dancing in the street in Downtown Memphis" per Commercial Appeal. Cardell Orrin, the executive director of the nonprofit advocacy group Stand for Children, compared this to the “Pre-Crime Unit from [the movie] 'Minority Report,'” and added that “targeting minors for a subjective concept like ‘inappropriate clothing' is a coded criminalization of Black culture and Black youth.”12. A bombshell new report from the Corporate Research Project at Good Jobs First reveals that since the year 2000, large companies in the United States have paid “$96 billion in fines and settlements to resolve allegations of covert price-fixing and related anti-competitive practices in violation of antitrust laws.” The companies that have been forced to pay the most include Visa Inc. – at a whopping $6.2 billion – along with Deutsche Bank, Barclays, MasterCard and Citigroup, though the report makes clear that price fixing occurs in many sectors ranging from automotive parts to power generation to healthcare services. Philip Mattera, who authored the report, is quoted saying “Large corporations which are supposed to be competing with one another are often secretly conspiring to set prices…In doing so, they cause economic harm to consumers and contribute to inflation.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this episode we cover a Record number of Americans now identifying as "politically independent", Amazon postpones it's new HQ2 project in Virginia after receiving massive taxpayer subsidies, interviews from our partner Jordan Chariton show Generation Z kids feeling bleak about their futures in America, a new play in DC is opening about the trials and tribulations of being a drone operator, Spencer gives us a breakdown on the crimes every president could be charged with in light of the Trump indictment, and James Li from 5149 discusses the failed Netflix livestream of "Love is Blind" as a jumping off point for something bigger.To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we cover a Record number of Americans now identifying as "politically independent", Amazon postpones it's new HQ2 project in Virginia after receiving massive taxpayer subsidies, interviews from our partner Jordan Chariton show Generation Z kids feeling bleak about their futures in America, a new play in DC is opening about the trials and tribulations of being a drone operator, Spencer gives us a breakdown on the crimes every president could be charged with in light of the Trump indictment, and James Li from 5149 discusses the failed Netflix livestream of "Love is Blind" as a jumping off point for something bigger. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and Spotify Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl   Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our tour of Grapevine Mills takes an unexpected detour to explore one of the most ambitious proposals ever entertained in this community: the establishment of a Fortune 100 International Headquarters in the heart of the City.What would have happened if Grapevine was selected to be the home of Amazon HQ2? Could something similar happen in the future? Are these projects worth pursuing in communities like ours? This hypothetical alternate history leans into a classic Hollywood trope: based on a true story.

Episode Notes Virginia's former Director of Education is getting a six-figure severance package after abruptly resigning last week. The Quirk Gallery in downtown Charlottesville features the exhibit "Constant Anomalies" by Suzanna Fields--using unusual painting techniques to capture the beauty of nature. Five longtime locals describe what they love about Charlottesville in the latest issue of Cville Weekly Governor Youngkin has changed the criteria for restoring voting rights to formerly-incarcerated felons, and we're not sure why. Amazon's pause on constructing HQ2 has been paired with layoffs and paused partnerships with Virginia institutions.

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Why do we hand everything over to Big Pharma and the Amazon Corporation when they continually f*ck us over? Comedian Maggie Maye and activist Rafael Shimunov join the pod to talk about why Amazon's construction of HQ2 in Virginia has stalled, what the corporate Cthulhu wants next and how grassroots pressure is the only thing that has worked. Then, pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly voluntarily lowers the price of insulin to $35 a vial? What's the catch? And then, will Chicago choose a former teacher and leftist union member or a former public school CEO and 'tough on crime' moderate to be its next mayor? We'll discuss. Finally, a THANK YOU! moment from Jon Stewart as he takes a Republican legislator to task on the hypocrisy of banning drag while allowing firearms. Plus don't miss a Bonus Bish streaming LIVE Fridays at 1/4pmET. Become a patron, a member on YouTube or a Twitch subscriber to watch and listen back. Featuring:Rafael Shimunov, Host Beyond the Pale WBAI https://twitter.com/rafaelshimunov Maggie Maye, comedian, https://twitter.com/MaggiemayehahaThe Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifioFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodGet your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.comSupport The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchationroom or via Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVEMusic by DJ Real Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we hand everything over to Big Pharma and the Amazon Corporation when they continually f*ck us over? Comedian Maggie Maye and activist Rafael Shimunov join the pod to talk about why Amazon's construction of HQ2 in Virginia has stalled, what the corporate Cthulhu wants next and how grassroots pressure is the only thing that has worked. Then, pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly voluntarily lowers the price of insulin to $35 a vial? What's the catch? And then, will Chicago choose a former teacher and leftist union member or a former public school CEO and 'tough on crime' moderate to be its next mayor? We'll discuss. Finally, a THANK YOU! moment from Jon Stewart as he takes a Republican legislator to task on the hypocrisy of banning drag while allowing firearms. Plus don't miss a Bonus Bish streaming LIVE Fridays at 1/4pmET. Become a patron, a member on YouTube or a Twitch subscriber to watch and listen back. Featuring:Rafael Shimunov, Host Beyond the Pale WBAI https://twitter.com/rafaelshimunov Maggie Maye, comedian, https://twitter.com/MaggiemayehahaThe Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifioFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodGet your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.comSupport The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchationroom or via Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVEMusic by DJ Real Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kara and Scott talk big earnings at Salesforce, Amazon's HQ2 construction pause, and more executive departures at Apple. Also, TikTok ban bills are moving ahead, amid renewed GOP attacks on Big Tech. Plus, we're joined by Friend of Pivot Jeff Kosseff to discuss how new bills aimed at online speech could challenge the First Amendment. You can find Jeff on Twitter at @jkosseff and you can preorder his book here. Hear Kara's interview with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff here. You can read the Wall Street Journal Scott mentions in Wins and Fails here. Send us your questions! Call 855-51-PIVOT or go to nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump dominating at CPAC, Desantis short circuiting when asked about Trump endorsement, Steve Bannon declaring war on Fox News, another Norfolk Southern Train derails, Buttigieg concedes he needs to do more, MSNBC smears Marianne's candidacy, Russel Brand goes viral on Bill Maher, Krystal looks into Amazon rugpulling on their HQ2 facility, Saagar looks into the rise of loneliness in liberal teenagers, and we're joined by former Navy pilot Ryan Graves to discuss his piece in Politico on the continued persistent sightings of UFOs despite a lack of investigation. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and Spotify Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl   Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump dominating at CPAC, Desantis short circuiting when asked about Trump endorsement, Steve Bannon declaring war on Fox News, another Norfolk Southern Train derails, Buttigieg concedes he needs to do more, MSNBC smears Marianne's candidacy, Russel Brand goes viral on Bill Maher, Krystal looks into Amazon rugpulling on their HQ2 facility, Saagar looks into the rise of loneliness in liberal teenagers, and we're joined by former Navy pilot Ryan Graves to discuss his piece in Politico on the continued persistent sightings of UFOs despite a lack of investigation.To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael will be speaking at the Arlington Historical Society about The Byrd Machine in Virginia this Thursday, March 9.IN THE NEWS:The Department of Education's $200 million mistake in estimating school aid still hasn't been fixed--what analysts are saying and how the General Assembly's initial "skinny budget" doesn't go far enough to solve the problem.Virginia's superintendent of public instruction, Jillian Balow, has resigned--and Governor Youngkin still hasn't answered why, despite facing direct questions about what went down.According to a new poll, Governor Youngkin's job approval is at 57 percent, and his unfavorability rating is at 35 percent. The poll also explores interesting head-to-head matchups between President Biden and prospective 2024 Republican presidential candidates in Youngkin, De Santis, and Trump.At the Watercooler:- Delegate Lamont Bagby has won the Democratic firehouse primary for Jennifer McClellan's Senate seat.- Amazon pauses development on its HQ2 in the face of remote work.Trivia: What's the name for the old-fashioned practice of political candidates serving booze to voters. Hint: BLANK the BLANK with BLANK Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMediaSponsored by the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia

Amazon is postponing construction on a key part of its big office complex in the DC area. HQ2 was originally designed to house 25,000 employees, but now it's unclear when Amazon will meet its hiring goal.

HQ2 was originally designed to house 25,000 employees, but now it's unclear when Amazon will meet its hiring goal.

The Wall Street Journal's Tom Dotan joins Ranjan Roy and Alex Kantrowitz for our weekly news recap show. We cover: 1) Salesforce's recent struggles 2) Salesforce's ‘monster quarter' 3) Amazon hitting pause on HQ2 4) State of the market 5) OpenAI's ChatGPT API 6) OpenAI vs. Microsoft? 7) Tinder robberies. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. For weekly updates on the show, sign up for the pod newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6901970121829801984/ Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com Rajan and Alex at SXSW: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2023/events/PP122865

Semiconductor stocks have outperformed this year – why, why now and what it has to do with AI and ChatGPT. Amazon pausing further construction on its HQ2 in Virginia. PLUS – MORE crypto fallout, this time in the banking world and its hitting a publicly traded stock Silvergate

Clint is back in the editing room this week as we sit down with Brad Blazeck at HQ2 for a very existential episode of Tangent City. Topics discussed:- Lowes vs. Home Depot- Clint's fantasy to work at Home Depot- Brad's fantasy to drive a truck off a cliff- helping people find music- What if Rick Rubin produced St. Anger?- St. Anger vs. Load- collecting vinyl- deep cuts- Metallica is changing- the future of Lunar Satan- 72 Seasons- vinyl variants- prized pieces of vinyl- Clint tries to befriend another person named Clint Wells- connecting with home- stages of life- Brad wants to write a movie- Clint lands the planeNEW MERCH STORE HERE!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes  here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free. Additionally, patrons are invited to come on the show to talk about any past Metallica show they've been to and are given access to ask our guests like Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and members of Metallica's crew their very own questions. Be a part of what makes Metal Up Your Podcast special by becoming a PATRON here:http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tPurchase Ethan's new album  HERE!Purchase/Stream Lunar Satan:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanPurchase/Stream Clint's album VAMPIRE:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampirePurchase/Stream Ethan's album Let It Burn:https://ethanluck.bandcamp.com/album/let-it-burn-2Official Website:http://metalupyourpodcast.comPurchase/Stream our Cover Our World Blackened Volumes and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow us on all social media platforms.Write in at:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

Graduating from Georgia Tech in 1991 with Highest Honors in Electrical Engineering, Angela Fox has often been asked how she moved from such a technical education with early roles in corporate systems and strategy into a life where she is transforming companies and communities, building cultural facilities, and serving as a catalyst for change and role model for impact and meaning in every area she touches. The answer is simple. At engineering school, she learned to solve problems – the more complex the issue, the more elegant the solution. She walked away with a Co-Op student's awareness that there are many areas where a creative mind is key, that molds are meant to be broken, and that there is no situation that cannot be made better. As the CEO of the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID), she was asked to create an organization that would change the way people see, perceive, and experience Crystal City. In a very short time and at a nationally-recognized level, she did just that. From a long-standing belief that the area was a “concrete canyon” that no one would visit without an appointment to the shortlist for Amazon's HQ2, as well as winner of the International Downtown Association's Pinnacle “best of the best” award because of her strategic implementation of competitive programs, as well as her ability to engage and infuse energy into the community as a whole. People are the heart of any company, campus, culture and community, and the only way to bring about real, active, and repeatable transformation is to enlist their energy as stakeholders in the process, the progress, and the ultimate success. As a 32-year, Tesla-driving vegetarian who runs 5Ks, cycles thousands of miles every year, and practices all forms of yoga, all while being committed to her community by serving and chairing local arts boards, and she inspires people to embody the changes they seek to achieve. She is a dynamic speaker, dedicated mother, friend, and proud promoter of the philosophies and processes that she learned on the ground throughout her career. She has traveled all over the world (6 continents, 72 countries, and 47 states), worked with a Japanese Security Software firm as a C-level coach and interim Marketing VP, and run her own consulting firm providing business strategy, marketing and executive coaching services to individuals, corporations, and non-profits. She has re-introduced many people to the personal and business value of building lives that matter, to them, helping them become active contributors, board members, citizens and participants. Whether launching Verizon.net, introducing new programs at Cultural Tourism DC, or building an award-winning new theater in downtown DC, she is dedicated to her community and is honored to forever be a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech! Website: www.northernvirginiamag.com/northern-virginians-of-the-year-angela-fox Twitter: crystalafoxy  IG: angeladfox Episode Link: https://iamceo.co/2019/01/12/iam152-dynamic-speaker-promoter-of-the-philosophies-and-processes-help-teams-and-executives-find-value-and-be-happy/

As the President of Eminent Future, a digital product and innovation company focused on creating societal change, Isaac Barnes has won federal contracts valued at over $13B with the Pentagon, White House, and Department of State. In his career, he developed multiple large-scale federal websites for the Pentagon and won multiple industry awards. Isaac worked under both the Obama and Trump presidential administrations and led development teams that produced exceptional applications that were and still are used by White House staff members to date. Isaac has dedicated his life to serving others, whether it be through leadership or entrepreneurship. He served honorably in the Marine Corps before helping a Vietnam Vet grow his defense contracting company from $3-17 MM in revenue. As an entrepreneur himself, Isaac designs growth opportunities both internally within organizations but also externally between them by bridging gaps. Isaac is also the co-creator of xMooney, one of the first and fastest growing Black/Brown-owned crypto-currency tokens in the world. He has worked with many organizations, including Amazon and the Consumer Technology Association, to promote Northern Virginia as an attractive place for technology companies looking to set up shop in the region's emerging tech economy. As an ambassador for Crystal City, his work helped Amazon raise $40 million, so they could build their HQ2 there.Cleophus Thomas is a Vice President and Director of Operation for Jacobs' Global Digital Center of Excellence. He manages operational priorities to ensure the successful integration of innovations in support of Jacobs' global mission. Before joining Jacobs, Cleo spent 2 1/2 years as a Senior Manager for the Defense and National Security (DNS) market segment at Ernst and Young (EY).  He led the Cyber team and managed a multi-million-dollar pipeline. Cleo served for 25 years in the United States Army and retired with the rank of Colonel. He served as a Communications Officer, focusing primarily on Cybersecurity. Cleo's experience included leading and managing several cyber defense and Information Technology organizations at the highest level of the Department of Defense and the White House. As the Chief Information Officer/Commander of the White House Communications Agency, Cleo provided communications support to the President of the United States and the White House Staff. Cleo's team defended global networks in support of the President, Vice President, National Security Staff, Secret Service, and Senior Executive Staff resulting in zero cyber intrusions and zero loss of Presidential data.  He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Tuskegee University, majoring in Electrical Engineering. Cleo was also an ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate and assigned as a Regular Army Officer in the Signal Corps. He received a master's degree in Administrative Management from Central Michigan University in 2003. In 2013, he was awarded a Master's of National Strategy Degree with a concentration in Cyber Security from the National Defense University, Dwight D. Eisenhower School of National Security and Resource Strategy (DOD WAR College), Fort McNair, Washington, DC. 

Paris Marx is joined by Josh O'Kane to discuss how Sidewalk Labs decided to build a city “from the internet up” in Toronto, the concerns that existed with the project, and why it ultimately fell apart.Josh O'Kane is an award-winning technology reporter at the Globe and Mail and the author of Sideways: The City Google Couldn't Buy. Follow Josh on Twitter at @joshokane.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, support the show on Patreon, and sign up for the weekly newsletter.The podcast is produced by Eric Wickham and part of the Harbinger Media Network.Also mentioned in this episode:An excerpt of Josh's book was published in the Globe and Mail.Josh wrote about how Canada's Liberal government under Justin Trudeau isn't as friendly with tech companies as it was earlier in its time in power.Around the time of Sidewalk Toronto, opponents were able to defeat Amazon's HQ2 project in New York, Google's Berlin startup hub, Apple's planned central Stockholm store, and its planned store in Melbourne's Fed Square.Bianca Wylie was one of the prominent critics of the project, and was called the “Jane Jacobs of the smart city.”In 2019, documents leaked showing Sidewalk Labs wanted a lot more power and access to more land than was agreed upon, and that further fueled opposition.In May 2020, Wylie wrote about the cancelation of the project and the lessons that should be learned.Support the show

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack catches up with Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree School. We discuss the brands' emergence into the children's education space, their new deal at Amazon's HQ2, why Richie decided to franchise the brand and how he got into the pre-school business in the first place.

In the last few years, the Bethesda skyline has been transformed. Buildings now tower over Wisconsin Avenue at more than 20 stories tall. Elza Hisel-McCoy is Division Chief of Downcounty Planning at Montgomery County Planning and tells us this is just the start of development in Bethesda. Across the river, things are very different. The massive growth expected in Arlington County with the arrival of Amazon's HQ2 has been stymied by the pandemic. Kate Bates with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce tells us where the construction stands in Northern Virginia's tech corridor, ‘National Landing'.

In the last few years, the Bethesda skyline has been transformed. Buildings now tower over Wisconsin Avenue at more than 20 stories tall. Elza Heisel-McCoy is Division Chief of Downcounty Planning at Montgomery County Planning and tells us this is just the start. Across the river, things are very different. The massive growth expected in Arlington County with the arrival of Amazon's HQ2 has been stymied by the pandemic. Kate Bates with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce tells us where the construction stands in Northern Virginia's tech corridor, ‘National Landing'.

In this episode we convene at HQ2 to listen through Metallica's unique 2010 live release Live at Grimey's from our own beloved town of Nashville, TN at The Basement, a small club that used to reside under the venerable 8th avenue record store, Grimey's.We also discuss the new Metallica themed turntable, wrapping up the South America tour, playing deep cuts live, new vinyl reissue and color variants, our European tour, nicknames, the downfall of MTV, tik tok culture, the importance of films and television, an end to the Nirvana debate, the Beatles, Unit It Sleeps, wearing basketball jerseys live and, somehow, even more nutty shenanigans. Enjoy!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes  here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free. Additionally, patrons are invited to come on the show to talk about any past Metallica show they've been to and are given access to ask our guests like Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and members of Metallica's crew their very own questions. Be a part of what makes Metal Up Your Podcast special by becoming a PATRON here:http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tPurchase Ethan's new album  HERE!Purchase/Stream Lunar Satan:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanPurchase/Stream Clint's album VAMPIRE:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampirePurchase/Stream Ethan's album Let It Burn:https://ethanluck.bandcamp.com/album/let-it-burn-2Official Website:http://metalupyourpodcast.comPurchase/Stream our Cover Our World Blackened Volumes and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow us on all social media platforms.Write in at:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

Listen to an insightful discussion about JBG Smith's Digital Infrastructure Platform being deployed at National Landing , VA directly from JBGS' Vardahn Chaudhry, Vice President Smart Cities & Digital Infrastructure and Adam Rashid, Senior Vice President .U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) said “I am thrilled to see this collaboration of leading private sector organizations to promote 5G deployment. American competitiveness in the deployment of 5G networks – and innovation in the emerging technologies 5G unlocks – remain key to our national and economic security interest.  As a proud Virginian, I am excited to see National Landing emerge as our first 5G community – and I look forward to wider deployment across the Commonwealth. This collaboration can be a blueprint for how digital infrastructure is deployed, and I am heartened by the prospects of the innovation this may unlock to advance our country's competitiveness globally.” National Landing is a submarket nearly the size of Williamsburg Brooklyn, and an existing office density greater than downtown Austin, TX.  The submarket is in Arlington, VA and is home to Amazon's HQ2 and Virginia Tech's $1 billion STEM innovation campus. At full build-out National Landing will consist of over 30 million SF of mixed-use real estate, including office, residential, retail, public parks, and multi-modal transportation options. JBGS owns or controls nearly 70% of the existing and developable real estate in this submarket. JBGS is deploying a robust digital infrastructure platform across National Landing that is purpose-built to stimulate innovation.National Landing digital infrastructure platform will be the first of its kind in the nation and will be a blueprint for innovation districts across the globe going forward. The component parts of the platform include:Fiber – Redundant/ubiquitous fiber with pre-wired fiber connections to nearly all buildings, public areas, and street furniture.Edge Data Centers – Two urban edge data centers, acting as easy on-ramps to the cloud, locations for edge computing, and hubs for carriers & data aggregation.Ubiquitous outdoor & Indoor 5G (MmWave and Mid-band) – True 5G at the mid and high band, allowing for Massive IoT Connection, Multi-gigabit speeds, and ultra-reliable low latency across the submarket.Private Licensed Spectrum – JBGS controls 70MHz of private CBRS mid-band spectrum and will offer it to innovative users to enable private 5G networks for testing and scaling products on private secure cellular wireless networks.Taken together, the JBGS digital infrastructure platform enables and unlocks the potential of the 4th Industrial Revolution and industries including Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Cloud/Edge computing.While other innovation districts have focused on building clusters for traditional “placed-based” innovation, in National Landing we are combining traditional place-based innovation with the digital infrastructure required for the industries that are at the forefront of our nation's economic growth, competitiveness, and national security.With JBGS' digital infrastructure platform as the foundation for innovation for industry 4.0, JBGS is inviting, creating, and curating partnerships with key technology ecosystem participants to accelerate innovation in this city of the future. 

On this episode Clint and Ethan sit down at HQ2 to listen through the first half of what they are calling Hot Summer Nights, a collection of rejected demos that circulated throughout Nashville in the early 2000's. Other topics discussed in this episode include our favorite Metallica lyrics, the "Sad but True" Vans shoes, the rhythm riffs behind Metallica solos, the personal lyrics of the Load/Reload era, films, the greatest comedies of all time, Beanstalk sitch, William Hung and, if you can believe it, even more wacky shenanigans.For access to Hot Summer Nights, pt. 2 consider joining us on Patreon. If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes  here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free. Additionally, patrons are invited to come on the show to talk about any past Metallica show they've been to and are given access to ask our guests like Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and members of Metallica's crew their very own questions. Be a part of what makes Metal Up Your Podcast special by becoming a PATRON here:http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tPurchase Ethan's new album  HERE!Purchase/Stream Lunar Satan:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanPurchase/Stream Clint's album VAMPIRE:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampirePurchase/Stream Ethan's album Let It Burn:https://ethanluck.bandcamp.com/album/let-it-burn-2Official Website:http://metalupyourpodcast.comPurchase/Stream our Cover Our World Blackened Volumes and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow us on all social media platforms.Write in at:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

My guest this week is Telly Tucker. Telly is the Director of Arlington Economic Development (AED) for Arlington County, Virginia, where he currently leads an economic development team with more than 50 employees. As many of you in economic development may know, Amazon selected Arlington Virginia for one of its HQ2 locations in 2018. Amazon is moving forward with its hiring and investments in Arlington and Telly gives us an update on Amazon's activities in the community and talks about the region's tech talent that helped attract Amazon. In this episode we also talk about how Telly joined Arlington in January 2020 and, like many other economic developers, pivoted the organizations' role amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. And be certain to listen at the end where we turn to one of the most fascinating topics in economic development the wider economy right now – remote work. Telly discusses the trends he sees in Arlington with the return to work and how business are rethinking their use of office space.

On our 20th episode of the podcast, we are welcome to the show the legendary and talented producer and dj Sam Allan, located in New York City. Sam Allan is quickly taking 2022 by storm with the start of curating his shows by scouting local and underground talent to share the stage and spotlight. Sam Allan has been mastering his craft for nearly a decade, having performed alongside some of the biggest names in dance music. Zedd, Kaskade, Eric Prydz, Robin Schulz, Cash Cash, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, W&W, MK, Oliver Heldens presents Hi-Lo, Paul van Dyk, Laidback Luke, and Cedric Gervais. From notable venues like Marquee, Lavo, Schimanski, The Brooklyn Mirage/Avant Gardner, HQ2 in Atlantic City, and Somewhere Nowhere, Sam Allan will be changing the progressive house genre by adding his personal touch.During our episode, we discuss seasonal depression, the rise of the techno scene in New York City, and all the upcoming projects Sam Allan is planning for the year. Press play and tune in on an extra engaging check in. Thank you for checking in with us, Sam, and we can't wait to see your curated events unfold and all of the future success.Follow me on Spotify and show your love and appreciation. Like and comment by leaving a review on Apple PodcastPlease also follow Jason Adamchak and Checking in with Adamchak on Instagram to get every update on anything music-related.Visit my website to be featured on the podcast: https://jasonadamchak.comThanks for the support on my podcast; I appreciate each and every one of you checking in with me. Music: It's My Life by Sam Allan ft. Kris KissConnect with Sam Allan:Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Spotify | Apple Music | SoundCloud | Beatport

Ever since the hubbub over Amazon's HQ2, I've been curious about subsidies for big companies and whether or not they deliver on their promises. Greg LeRoy, Executive Director of Good Jobs First, explains how subsidies function and who suffers when governments miss out on tax revenue.   Recommended reading: Paying Taxes to the Boss | Good Jobs First Great American Jobs Scam (goodjobsfirst.org) Opportunity Zones | Good Jobs First Abating Our Future: How Students Pay for Corporate Tax Breaks | Good Jobs First Amazon Tracker | Good Jobs First Follow along on the internet: https://www.instagram.com/tcbrpod/ https://twitter.com/TCBRpod https://thatcantberight.substack.com/ Follow Rhian on the internet: https://twitter.com/RhiansHope https://www.instagram.com/rhianshope/ https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@rhianshope

This interview featured Stephen Moret, President & CEO, Virginia Economic Development Partnership. JB and Stephen discuss Virginia consistently high ranks as a "top state for business" due to its high-ranking universities, workforce, and business-friendly regulations. Learn more about the Commonwealth's future and its intrinsic link to the Capital Region.Hosted by JB Holston.  Produced by Jenna Klym, Justin Matheson-Turner, Christian Rodriguez, and Nina Sharma. Edited by Christian Rodriguez. Learn from leaders doing the work across the Capital Region and beyond. These conversations will showcase innovation, as well as history and culture across our region, to bridge the gap between how we got here and where we are going.About our guest:Stephen Moret is the President and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Before joining VEDP in January 2017, Moret served as chief executive of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Louisiana Dept. of Economic Development, as well as the LSU Foundation and its real-estate development arm. At VEDP, he has collaborated with state, regional, and local partners to craft an ambitious vision focused on transformational goals, including accelerating employment growth; enabling every region to grow; and moving back to the top of national business climate rankings. He led Virginia's successful state-and-local team bid for Amazon's HQ2 and is launching a world-class, custom workforce program along with the Virginia Community College System.For seven years, Moret served as secretary of Louisiana Economic Development, transforming it into one of America's top state economic development agencies. While there, he led business development efforts and built higher ed partnerships that helped secure a variety of projects in urban and rural areas, including software/IT centers, food/agricultural processing facilities, and a few of the largest FDI projects in U.S. history. Prior to LED, Moret was CEO of BRAC, which he and his team transformed into a nationally competitive, regional EDO. He also served as a consultant with McKinsey & Company; a public policy fellow with the Public Affairs Research Council of La.; and a consultant to Harvard Business School.

Brad Stone is a Senior Executive Editor at Bloomberg News. He joins me this week to talk about his excellent book Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire. We talk about automation, HQ2, Prime Studios, fake reviews, Seinfeld, and the tension between creativity and analytics at the world's largest e-tailer.Support the show