Podcasts about Infrastructure

Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI revolution. Just as railroads enabled 20th-century American power, data centers are the means for moving information. Ceding this development would allow rivals like China or Russia to dominate the future economy. (12)1859 FIVR POINTS

Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI revolution. Just as railroads enabled 20th-century American power, data centers are the means for moving information. Ceding this development would allow rivals like China or Russia to dominate the future economy. (12)1829 FIVE POINTS NEW YORK

As more applications and services rely on AI inferencing, that means more traffic on the WAN. Yes, bandwidth can solve a lot of problems, it's not unlimited and AI inference traffic still has to share pipes with other flows. That means things like WAN latency, determinism, security, and traffic engineering are just as important as... Read more »

As more applications and services rely on AI inferencing, that means more traffic on the WAN. Yes, bandwidth can solve a lot of problems, it's not unlimited and AI inference traffic still has to share pipes with other flows. That means things like WAN latency, determinism, security, and traffic engineering are just as important as... Read more »

July 30, 2026; 5pm: Nicolle Wallace and friends cover the Trump administration's gutting of the Center for Prevention, Programs, and Partnerships – a division of the DHS established by the Biden administration that was meant to fight against terrorism and keep this country safe. Later, Nicolle covers the disturbing and serious allegations of domestic violence against Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our Global Head of Thematic and Sustainability Research Stephen Byrd explains why the recent AI infrastructure selloff may reflect technical pressures, not weakening fundamentals.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Stephen Byrd: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Stephen Byrd, Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Thematic and Sustainability Research.Today: Are investors misreading the AI infrastructure selloff?It's Thursday, July 30th, at 10am in New York.The recent selloff in AI infrastructure stocks has raised a familiar question: Is the buildout running ahead of real demand? The market is pulling back and we think that reflects profit-taking, crowded positioning, and forced selling by investors. This is not about weaker fundamentals. But the selloff has brought to light three key concerns, which we think the market is overplaying.The first concern is how much enterprises are willing to pay for AI. The median enterprise employee currently generates less than $11 a month in token spending. That's the fee paid when an AI model processes a request and generates a response.We think there is room for that to increase. From the employer's perspective the economics are compelling. Across workplace applications, the cost to execute the economic task would be $2-$5. And that could save an enterprise $55. That to us suggests companies are likely to spend more, not less, on AI over time.The second debate centers on efficient models, including competitive models developed in China.  And here, policy responses both from the U.S. and China can have an impact as well. Some investors worry that better efficiency means less computing demand. But we see the opposite risk. This is a classic example of Jevons paradox: When something becomes cheaper or more efficient to use, people use more of it. In AI, lower costs can attract more users, encourage more frequent use, and make complicated applications more economical. The scale is striking. Industry leaders estimate that compute demand could double every six months, which would amount to more than a thousand-fold increase in compute over five years. Hyperscalers could quadruple available power capacity to roughly 120 gigawatts by 2028, from about 30 gigawatts in 2025.And that leads to the third debate – whether data centers can secure enough power to keep expanding. It's a valid concern. In the U.S., facilities under construction and contracted grid capacity cover about 30 gigawatts. That's less than half the 68 gigawatts of power that data centers are likely to need from 2026 through 2028. Grid connections can take five to seven years in some regions. Skilled electricians, welders, and pipefitters are in short supply. And local opposition is increasing as communities debate electricity bills, tax incentives, and who should pay for grid upgrades.These are real obstacles, but we view them as delays rather than dead ends. Onsite generation, fuel cells, energy storage, natural gas turbines, and the conversion of existing high-power sites could close the gap, at least partially.We believe much of the recent weakness in AI infrastructure has been driven by technical factors rather than a change in the underlying fundamentals. As AI becomes more capable and cheaper to use, demand for intelligence, compute, and power is likely to keep rising. The global market is fragmented as policy decisions in the U.S. and China shape how growth unfolds. But strong economics should support continued investment.Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

Richard Luna grew up in New York, never living more than 35 from where he grew up. He is a self proclaimed super nerd, and has been one since he was 13 - at which point, he started coding on an HP calculator. He's always been fascinated to know how things work, and how patterns repeat - which he has observed in the industry throughout the years. Outside of tech, he has 2 kids, one of which is in the business with him. He's an avid cyclist, traveling on average, 120 miles a week.Richard has been a life long technologist, doing everything from desktops, to coding, to hosting. When he and his team saw the limits of what hosting can do, they dove into developer operations (DevOps), and found where they could add the most value - through SaaS infrastructure.This is the creation story of Protected Harbor.SponsorsUnblockedTECH DomainsMezmoBraingrid.aiLinkshttps://protectedharbor.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardluna/Timestamps0:01 Teaser on solving complex database report bottlenecks beyond standard SQL servers0:47 Show intro and setting the stage for application-aware infrastructure1:32 Host intro: How Richard Luna established application-aware infrastructure1:49 Guest introduction: Richard Luna's background, coding at age 13, and cycling 120 miles a week2:21 The career path from desktops, coding, and traditional web hosting to DevOps and SaaS infrastructure2:41 Origin story: The creation of Protected Harbor2:48 Defining application-aware infrastructure and why traditional hosting reaches a hard ceiling4:10 Why "infinite compute" fails when underlying database architecture and queries are broken6:05 Moving beyond basic server ping tests to deep application transaction monitoring8:30 The case for "boring" IT: Prioritizing stability, predictability, and uptime over hype11:15 Strategic trade-offs in hybrid cloud setup and managing hardware accountability14:00 Aligning MSP incentives with client business outcomes and application performance17:30 Common pitfalls in legacy system cloud migrations21:00 The role of operational discipline in modern cybersecurity and IT governance27:00 Where managed infrastructure services are heading and closing thoughtsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

IREI editors convene to discuss issues of the day, and you're invited to listen in. Joining the discussion is Loretta Clodfelter, the organization's editorial director; Mike Consol, editor of Real Assets Adviser; Andrea Zander, editor of Institutional Real Estate Americas; Marek Handzel, editor of Institutional Real Estate Europe, and Kali Arevalo, editor of Institutional Investing in Infrastructure. (07/2026)

IREI editors convene to discuss issues of the day, and you're invited to listen in. Joining the discussion is Loretta Clodfelter, the organization's editorial director; Mike Consol, editor of Real Assets Adviser; Andrea Zander, editor of Institutional Real Estate Americas; Marek Handzel, editor of Institutional Real Estate Europe, and Kali Arevalo, editor of Institutional Investing in Infrastructure. (07/2026)

IREI editors convene to discuss issues of the day, and you're invited to listen in. Joining the discussion is Loretta Clodfelter, the organization's editorial director; Mike Consol, editor of Real Assets Adviser; Andrea Zander, editor of Institutional Real Estate Americas; Marek Handzel, editor of Institutional Real Estate Europe, and Kali Arevalo, editor of Institutional Investing in Infrastructure. (07/2026)

Los Angeles has officially waved the white flag on Skid Row. The U.S. Postal Service permanently shut down the only post office serving the area — not because of budget cuts, but because repeated break-ins, vandalism, and threats to employees made it impossible to guarantee basic safety. When the federal government can no longer run a post office, something has gone catastrophically wrong.Three hundred sixty-four families are now cut off from essential services — many of them elderly and disabled residents living in SRO hotels and shelters who had no other option. The nearest alternatives are miles away in a city where getting around isn't simple for people with limited mobility or no car. Local business leaders called it exactly what it is: a total surrender.Sean walks through what this moment really means for California under Gavin Newsom's leadership. Infrastructure is being stripped for copper and scrap, businesses are hanging on by a thread, and now even federal services are pulling out. If police and fire are next, Los Angeles won't need a doom loop narrative — it'll just be the reality on the ground.CHAPTERS0:00 Skid Row Post Office Shuts Down1:01 Homeless Encampment Swamps LA Post…2:55 Disturbing Conditions Outside Downtown…4:31 Los Angeles Surrenders Skid Row to Chaos6:13 Newsom's California Loses a Post Office7:33 LA Businesses Abandoned Next to…8:34 Copper Thieves Strip City Infrastructure9:29 Spencer Pratt's Homeless Funding…10:12 364 PO Boxes Moved Two Miles Away11:57 Skid Row: LA's Throwaway Community13:40 Congresswoman Didn't Know Post Office…15:35 Seattle Faces the Same Homeless…16:43 Criminal Activity Closes a Post Office#WashingtonState #GasPrices #TaxesGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Freight operators are laying out what they want out of the first stage of the Northland Expressway. The Government's signed a $3.6 billion deal with the Northway consortium to design, build, and operate the 26-kilometre, four-lane expressway from Warkworth to Te Hana. Construction's due to start late next year, with the expressway scheduled to open in 2033. National Road Carriers Association's James Smith told Andrew Dickens they want to see a productive and safe highway network. He says they need facilities along the network for vehicles to pull over safely, as well as spots to empty and flush effluent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregory Copley describes Cuba's total implosion as its infrastructure collapses and major blackouts occur. Copley describes a strategic failure in the Caribbean, where China has built significant influence over the last 20 years. The USmust decide whether to facilitate a rapid collapse or a managed transition of the regime. While the Cuban people suffer, the wealthy expatriate community remains ready to fund reconstruction. (10)1933

Plus: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls for policies that accelerate AI development. And DoorDash is building its own drone delivery network. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Chris sits down with Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, one of the largest private real estate firms in the country. This one goes far beyond real estate. Michael runs a major firm, but he opens on the big macro picture and works his way back down to real estate. They start with where the economy and the country are heading, and they end on what it means for how investors should be thinking today. They discuss:• The reindustrialization of America, and why national security and supply chains are driving what gets built• Getting out of the online bubble, and why travel, long-form media, and real conversation matter more now• The data center power wall, where deposits run a million dollars a megawatt for power that may not arrive for years• Why Michael believes a country's wealth comes down to the cost and abundance of its energy• Whether college is still worth it, and why the master electrician may be the new Google engineer• The future of the allocator model in real estate, and why scale and consolidation are reshaping the industry• Where real estate goes now, and why this could be a slow decade before it turns Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:50) The Big Arc of History Has Swung(07:09) Following the Capital Into Defense and Infrastructure(13:22) Getting Out of the Bubble and the Rise of New Media(21:18) How Power Deposits Reset the Data Center Game(25:34) Crow's Data Center Power Strategy and the Dallas Project(30:58) What If We Stop Needing Big Data Centers?(36:22) The Wealth of a Country Is Its Energy(39:26) Why College Debt Buys Classes You Never Needed(44:22) The Master Electrician Is the New Google Engineer(49:23) Is the Allocator Model Done?(55:33) You Don't Get Fired for Hiring IBM(59:29) Why the Local Friends-and-Family Fundraiser Survives(1:05:37) How Crow Competes Against the Big Consolidators(1:12:04) How Co-Invest and Breakpoints Quietly Erode Fees(1:19:43) The 2020s Could Be a Lost Decade in Real Estate === Presented by AirshareAirshare is trusted across the country for fractional ownership, jet cards, charter, and aircraft management, with over 25 years of experience, their own fleet, and the top safety ratings in the industry. Drive up to the FBO, walk on, and go. Learn more at https://flyairshare.com === Find our sponsors: True North AdvisorsTrue North Advisors is a multi-family office and private wealth advisory firm serving business owners, entrepreneurs, and families since 2000. With over $5.6 billion under management, they're real investors offering conflict-free counsel and portfolios built around your life. Learn more at https://truenorthadvisors.com Collateral PartnersCollateral Partners builds institutional-grade investor materials for private credit, private equity, real estate, and family office firms, the kind of marketing collateral that helps you close capital. Learn more at https://collateral.com/powers Relay Human CloudRelay Human Cloud gives you pre-vetted, fully managed global talent for up to 75% less than hiring locally. Your best people stop doing repetitive work and get back to the work that moves your company forward. Learn more at https://www.relayhumancloud.com/powers === Chris on Social Media:X: https://x.com/fortworthchrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepowerspodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ === Visit our website:https://www.powerspod.com/Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO

Today, several members of our Packet Pushers podcast team assemble to discuss whether the grass is greener on the NetOps or DevOps side of the telemetry fence. William of The Cloud Gambit, Scott of Total Network Operations, and Ned and Kyler of Day Two DevOps discuss the difficulties and differences of getting telemetry and state... Read more »

EThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba speaks on how the city is attracting investment through new infrastructure developments Webpage

As the demand for power surges across the US, the debate over how to build energy infrastructure has reached a fever pitch. And while both sides of the aisle broadly agree that the current permitting process is broken, turning that consensus into actual ​legislation remains a challenge. So how do we define permitting reform, what does meaningful progress actually look like, and where do we stand today?  Alan Armstrong is keenly focused on those questions. After spending his entire career in the energy industry, he was sworn into the US Senate in March, representing Oklahoma. (Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed him after Markwayne Mullin resigned to become US secretary of Homeland Security. Per Oklahoma law, Armstrong cannot run for reelection.) Senator Armstrong spent 15 years as CEO of Williams Companies, one of the largest natural gas infrastructure firms in North America. He is also the former chair of the National Petroleum Council and a founding member of Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future. Last week, Jason Bordoff spoke with Senator Armstrong about his legislative focus: permitting reforms aimed at streamlining energy buildouts. They discussed a bill that the senator has sponsored, the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026, as well as the broader wave of reform efforts drawing bipartisan attention. The senator reflected on his time at Williams and how that informed his view on permitting policy. They discussed the role of judicial review, the power dynamic between federal and state regulators, and how growing energy affordability concerns are adding new pressure to pass meaningful permitting reform. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.

Noah Schochet is the co-founder and CEO of TerraFirma, a construction technology company rethinking how infrastructure gets built. Founded by two former SpaceX engineers, TerraFirma combines robotics, remote operations, and software into a construction business that performs projects directly rather than selling technology. By vertically integrating its tools with field operations, the company aims to make construction dramatically faster, safer, and more affordable while addressing labor shortages and enabling the next generation of infrastructure. In this episode, Noah shares how his experience building Starship at SpaceX inspired TerraFirma, why he believes construction—not autonomy—is the real bottleneck to civilization-scale progress, and why robotics companies should focus more on delivering outcomes instead of products. He also explains TerraFirma's remote-operated construction model, its approach to rapid iteration, and why the future of construction still depends on people empowered by better technology. Episode recorded on June 25, 2026 (Published on July 28, 2026). In this episode, we cover:  (0:00) An overview of TerraFirma (1:04) How SpaceX inspired the creation of TerraFirma (4:47) Why construction has fallen behind other industries (9:33) The structural reasons construction is slow to modernize (12:33) Why the goal isn't autonomy—it's better construction (14:25) TerraFirma's construction-first business model (17:11) Why customers buy outcomes, not robots (20:54) How TerraFirma's retrofit robotics and software platform works (25:53) Operating multiple construction machines from a mission control center (29:01) How robotics could reshape construction jobs instead of replacing them (32:02) Early customer adoption across data centers, housing, and hazardous environments (34:20) Winning projects by building faster, cheaper, and safer (36:13) The biggest challenge to transforming construction (38:32) Hiring builders with extreme ownership and mission alignment (42:55) TerraFirma's $100 million Series A and plans to scale Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

By Doug Green “AI goes blind at exactly the moment when you need it most.” In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Vishal Gupta, Director of Product Management at ZPE Systems, explains why AI-driven infrastructure management needs an independent path to the devices it is expected to monitor, troubleshoot and recover. AIOps platforms have become increasingly effective at detecting problems, correlating events and automating routine infrastructure operations. The problem, Gupta says, is that these systems often run on the same production infrastructure they manage. When a network outage or hardware failure occurs, the AI platform can lose both its connection to the affected equipment and access to the telemetry it needs to diagnose the problem. “That is the gap out-of-band fills,” says Gupta. Out-of-band management provides an independent management plane that remains separate from the production network. Even when the primary infrastructure is unavailable, IT teams—and increasingly AI agents—can still reach devices through console access, examine system logs and kernel messages, and take corrective action. Gupta compares the architecture to an airport. Aircraft use the runway for normal operations, while emergency and service vehicles have separate roads and infrastructure. If the runway becomes unavailable, the service infrastructure can still reach the aircraft. The same principle applies to resilient IT operations. An isolated management environment should have its own connectivity, security, routing, switching, storage and compute capabilities. It may also include failover connectivity through 4G, 5G or satellite services such as Starlink. Building Out-of-Band for a Larger Edge ZPE Systems developed its Nodegrid Net Services Router 2U, or NSR 2U, in response to customers operating increasingly large and complex edge environments. These environments can include branch offices, remote facilities, ships, oil rigs, cell sites and other locations outside traditional data centers. They frequently contain more devices, require greater bandwidth and have fewer trained personnel available on-site. The NSR 2U was designed around three priorities: greater capacity, increased resiliency and support for AI workloads. The modular platform offers 10 expansion-card slots, allowing customers to configure the system around their particular deployment. It also includes redundant, field-serviceable power supplies and fans, two NVMe storage slots with RAID support, four native 10-gigabit SFP+ ports and an increased Power over Ethernet budget. ZPE has even addressed the possibility that the out-of-band device itself could fail. Two NSR 2U systems can be interconnected so that one system can provide remote console, power and reset control for the other—effectively providing out-of-band management for the out-of-band infrastructure. Taking NVIDIA Jetson AI to Remote Locations ZPE Systems has also developed an NVIDIA Jetson AI Expansion Card for the Nodegrid NSR family. The card supports NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX modules, providing local AI processing within the isolated management environment. This allows organizations to deploy AI agents close to the infrastructure and data they manage, without relying entirely on a remote cloud connection. A key capability is remote lifecycle management. IT teams can remotely flash the Jetson operating system, deploy or update AI agents and models, access the console, and power the device on, off or into recovery mode. Ordinarily, updating or recovering an edge AI device may require someone to travel to the location and connect directly to the hardware. ZPE's approach is intended to reduce those truck rolls while allowing organizations to manage distributed AI infrastructure centrally. Potential applications extend beyond AIOps. The platform can support real-time video analytics, object detection, smart recording, manufacturing quality control, sensor-data aggregation and local automation. GPIO and I2C interfaces also allow sensors measuring conditions such as temperature, vibration or voltage to feed information directly into locally running AI models. Asking the Hard Infrastructure Questions Gupta says much of the AI conversation remains focused on models, software and the token economy. Those areas are important, but they can obscure fundamental infrastructure questions. Where will an AIOps platform run? Can it survive the outage it is expected to resolve? Will it still have a path to the affected equipment? Can it access sufficiently accurate data to diagnose the problem and select the right recovery action? “If you can't answer these questions, then there's a gap in your AIOps strategy,” Gupta says. “No software and no model will fix it for you.” As AI becomes more autonomous, infrastructure resilience will determine whether AI agents can move beyond identifying failures to actually recovering from them. ZPE Systems is positioning isolated out-of-band infrastructure, the NSR 2U and edge-based Jetson AI processing as the foundation for making that transition possible. More at Enterprise Network Management Solution | ZPE Systems

The pipeline of critical minerals projects has never been longer. But the gap between a viable project and a financed one remains stubbornly wide. Capital is available, it's just not flowing fast enough, or to the right places. Early-stage mining projects carry a risk profile that most institutional investors are not set up to absorb. Infrastructure is absent, policy frameworks are inconsistent, and the road from discovery to production stretches beyond a decade. At the same time, rising sustainability expectations are adding cost and complexity that can deter rather than attract capital. This webinar brought together financial institutions and mining companies to explore what it actually takes to move critical minerals investment from intention to action. What we discussed... The structural barriers that keep credible projects stuck at the development stage. How financial institutions are building frameworks to evaluate and de-risk critical minerals investments. The role of blended finance, development banks and public-private mechanisms in mobilising private capital. Sustainability performance as a bankability asset: how responsible sourcing credentials are factoring into investment decisions. What mining companies and project developers need to demonstrate to get deals across the line.

Experienced field engineers are retiring or moving on faster than ever, and the troubleshooting knowledge they carry rarely makes it into a manual before they go.   In this episode, Deniz Mullis, Senior Director of Global Technical Operations at Cytiva, examines why closing that knowledge gap takes daily feedback loops, cleaner documentation, and technician trust. Deniz joins Emerj's Yolandi de Weerdt to walk through what breaks first during a rollout, how her team builds confidence in AI-assisted guidance, and what has to be true inside a service organization before an AI investment can pay off.   This episode is sponsored by Aquant.   Learn how consultants are winning business with evidence-based AI ROI, and building long-term capabilities instead of chasing short-term gains. Download our free PDF report, "3 Keys to Thriving in the Coming Era of Automation" at emerj.com/cok1

How could El Niño affect Latin America's power sector? Fitch Ratings analysts Saverio Minervini, Marcela Araujo and Juan David Medellin discuss rising power prices, hydropower pressures and credit risks across Brazil, Colombia and Panama.  

Après huit ans de travaux et près de 5 milliards de dollars d'investissements, le pont Gordie-Howe est inauguré entre Detroit, aux États-Unis, et Windsor, au Canada. Bien plus qu'une simple infrastructure, ce nouvel ouvrage doit fluidifier l'un des principaux corridors commerciaux d'Amérique du Nord. Il illustre aussi l'interdépendance économique entre Washington et Ottawa sur fond de tensions politiques avec Donald Trump. À première vue, il ne s'agit que d'un pont supplémentaire entre les États-Unis et le Canada. Pourtant, le pont Gordie-Howe est l'une des infrastructures les plus stratégiques d'Amérique du Nord. Long de 2,5 kilomètres, construit en huit ans pour un coût d'environ 5 milliards de dollars, il relie Detroit, dans le Michigan, à Windsor, en Ontario. Un autre pont relie déjà ces deux villes depuis près d'un siècle. Mais cet ouvrage historique est devenu victime de son succès. Le corridor Detroit-Windsor est aujourd'hui le passage terrestre le plus fréquenté du continent. Chaque année, près de 126 milliards de dollars de marchandises y transitent, soit environ 20% des échanges commerciaux entre le Canada et les États-Unis. Des milliers de camions empruntent quotidiennement cet axe. Le moindre incident, qu'il s'agisse d'un accident, d'une panne ou d'un ralentissement des contrôles douaniers, peut perturber pendant plusieurs heures, voire plusieurs jours, une partie de l'économie nord-américaine. Le pont Gordie-Howe a donc été conçu pour augmenter les capacités de circulation, mais aussi pour offrir une solution de secours en cas de saturation. À lire aussiLes taxes Trump poussent le Canada vers un rapprochement avec l'Inde et la Chine Un maillon essentiel des chaînes de valeur de l'industrie automobile L'importance de cette infrastructure s'explique également par la place qu'occupe la région dans l'économie nord-américaine. Detroit et Windsor forment l'un des principaux bassins industriels du continent, notamment dans l'automobile. Aujourd'hui, un véhicule n'est plus fabriqué dans une seule usine, ni même dans un seul pays. Un moteur peut être assemblé au Canada, envoyé aux États-Unis, recevoir une boîte de vitesses produite au Mexique avant de revenir au Canada pour une nouvelle étape de fabrication. Les composants traversent ainsi plusieurs fois la frontière avant que le véhicule ne soit définitivement assemblé. Ce fonctionnement en chaînes de valeur nord-américaines impose une circulation fluide des marchandises. Dans ce contexte, le pont Gordie-Howe devient un maillon essentiel de cette organisation industrielle en permettant de sécuriser les flux logistiques entre les deux pays. Un pont devenu un enjeu politique entre Donald Trump et le Canada Au-delà de son rôle économique, le pont Gordie-Howe est aussi devenu un sujet politique. De retour à la Maison Blanche, Donald Trump a estimé que l'accord conclu entre Ottawa et Washington n'était pas suffisamment favorable aux intérêts américains. Le président des États-Unis a alors menacé de retarder l'ouverture de l'infrastructure tant qu'un nouvel accord sur les péages et la gouvernance ne serait pas trouvé. Financé quasi intégralement par le Canada, le projet devait initialement permettre à Ottawa de récupérer son investissement grâce aux recettes des péages. Finalement, un compromis a été trouvé : pendant quinze ans, une partie des bénéfices de l'exploitation alimentera un fonds de développement économique régional. Cette négociation illustre surtout le degré d'interdépendance entre les deux voisins. Car si le Canada a besoin de ce corridor commercial, les États-Unis en dépendent tout autant. Les industriels américains profiteront eux aussi d'un trafic plus fluide, de coûts logistiques réduits et d'une meilleure sécurité d'approvisionnement. Les économies canadienne et américaine sont aujourd'hui si étroitement liées qu'il devient difficile pour l'une de pénaliser l'autre sans en subir elle-même les conséquences. Le nom même du pont résume cette proximité. Gordie-Howe, légende canadienne du hockey sur glace, a construit l'essentiel de sa carrière avec les Red Wings de Detroit. Un symbole qui illustre parfaitement cette frontière entre le Canada et les États-Unis : bien réelle sur le plan politique, mais traversée en permanence par les échanges humains, culturels et surtout économiques.

In high school, Gary Vecchiarelli received day-old copies of Investor's Business Daily from a business teacher. Stock prices still appeared in fractions, and the teacher told him that he would know he had made it when he rang the bell on Wall Street.Vecchiarelli tells us that the remark stayed with him for decades. He later rang the Nasdaq bell—an experience made more meaningful because his family knew the story. Long before that moment, however, he had begun ordering boxes of annual reports and reading financial statements he did not yet fully understand. He was drawn to CFOs who carried financial responsibility while dealing with Wall Street.That early interest eventually became a career defined by complex businesses and difficult financing choices. At CleanSpark, Vecchiarelli recalls confronting one such decision during a Bitcoin bear market. Debt was prohibitively expensive, and an at-the-market equity program was effectively the company's only source of growth capital.According to Vecchiarelli, CleanSpark faced an opportunity that required issuing shares at approximately $2.50. The decision was painful, but the capital funded land and power that the company now expects to convert into billions of dollars of shareholder value.The experience gave Vecchiarelli a lasting appreciation for “optionality.” He tells us that CleanSpark can now consider high-yield debt, convertible securities, equity, and borrowing against its Bitcoin holdings. That range matters because, as he puts it, markets can be “real fickle.”For Vecchiarelli, strategic finance is not simply raising and spending money. It means connecting execution, valuation, and capital so that today's difficult decision creates more choices tomorrow.

Almost €400K in funding has been secured for public infrastructure upgrades across two East Clare villages. Killaloe Municipal District has confirmed an allocation of €100K to carry out traffic calming measures in Kilkishen near the National School, GAA Club and Plunkett Drive. A further €80,000 has been ringfenced for footpath upgrades in Feakle, while a sum of over €207,000 will go towards improvements to the Kilbarron Approach Road. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes says it's hugely significant.

Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) remains an intriguing and reliable fabric technology, offering a unique approach to Ethernet that differs from more widely deployed fabrics such as EVPN/VXLAN. Jeff Wilson joins Ethan and Drew to share his experience designing and managing SPB-based fabrics. Together they discuss how SPB simplifies multicast, essential hardware design considerations for scaling,... Read more »

Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) remains an intriguing and reliable fabric technology, offering a unique approach to Ethernet that differs from more widely deployed fabrics such as EVPN/VXLAN. Jeff Wilson joins Ethan and Drew to share his experience designing and managing SPB-based fabrics. Together they discuss how SPB simplifies multicast, essential hardware design considerations for scaling,... Read more »

The "Deep Dive" into global expansion and AI adoption, featuring insights from Dr. Shan Nair on the Breakfast Leadership Show, centers on the idea that operational infrastructure, rather than strategy, is the true bedrock of successful scaling,,. The Core Thesis: "Automating Failure Faster" The primary risk for modern organizations is not the failure to adopt technology, but the decision to automate broken processes,. Dr. Nair, a former nuclear physicist, argues that unless the underlying systems are "rock solid," automation merely accelerates operational collapse. Executives are encouraged to ask whether a process is actually efficient before tasking an AI to execute it. Key Insights on Infrastructure & Compliance Infrastructure over Strategy: Companies entering new markets rarely fail because of a bad business thesis; they fail due to "unforced errors" such as payroll mistakes, missed compliance filings, or data breaches. Compliance as a Universal Standard: Dr. Nair's firm applies GDPR standards globally, regardless of local regulations, to maintain a high level of data integrity and minimize liability. Data Sovereignty: To protect sensitive information (e.g., sick leave records, home addresses), organizations should build AI systems internally rather than routing data through public tools,. Institutional Knowledge as an Asset: Scaling efficiently requires treating knowledge as infrastructure—leveraging solutions found in one jurisdiction (like Belgium) to solve similar problems in another (like the Netherlands) instead of starting from zero. The "Quiet Risk": Erosion of Expertise A significant concern raised in the deep dive is the erosion of the learning curve for junior staff. If AI handles all foundational tasks, the next generation of experts may never build the necessary judgment or "learn the hard way",. Dr. Nair warns that organizations must document the reasoning behind decisions, not just the procedural steps, to survive novel problems once current experts retire. Strategic Recommendations for Leadership Test the SOP First: Validate the Standard Operating Procedure before automation to ensure you aren't doing the "wrong thing faster". Wall Off Sensitive Data: Maintain strict discipline regarding data privacy by isolating sensitive information from public AI models. Fund the Learning Curve: Intentionally create pathways for human staff to build slow-form judgment that AI cannot replicate. Audit the Operating System: Success depends on whether your current structure can support AI, rather than just the decision to use it,. https://BreakfastLeadership.com/ to get help with your AI deployment

There's basically no bridge too far for the man behind the new Hooker Valley suspension bridge at Aoraki Mount Cook. The marvel of design and modern engineering is due to open next week. It spans more the 185 metres across the Hooker River and replaces the old one that closed due to erosion caused by storms. The man behind the design, bridge architect and engineer, Dan Crocker spoke to Lisa Owen.

Government has designated nine major infrastructure projects as being of critical national importance, giving them priority status for faster processing and decision-making. For the latest our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy. The long planned ring road for Galway is one of the projects included, Karen Ronan CEO Galway Chamber

AGENDA: 00:04 China's Kimi and Qwen Put Frontier AI on Notice00:08 Washington Debates Whether Chinese AI Models Should Be Banned 00:17 Can America Build a Profitable Open-Weight AI Champion? 00:21 OpenRouter's Moment: Is This the Perfect Time to Sell? 00:31 Fireworks' $1.5B Raise Signals the Real AI Money Is in Infrastructure 00:39 Why Every Great AI App May Need to Build Its Own Model 00:50 Stripe's Bold Play to Buy PayPal 01:01 The AI Funding Frenzy: Why Late-Stage Venture Is Winning 01:12 Nuclear Startups Go Wild While Databricks and Stripe Stay Private 01:15 The AI Supply Chain War: TSMC, ASML, DRAM—and Nvidia's Next Move  

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For episode 756 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Lex Karushin, Partnerships Manager for Finchtrade.Lex has over five years of experience in the crypto space, with most of his career spent in Web3 startups, helping teams scale through new business development, strategic partnerships, and capital raising. His background spans DeFi, NFTs, and token launches, and with a foundation in management and finance.

The future of Northern California's Potter Valley Project remains uncertain, but the issue is drawing increased attention in Washington, D.C. During a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, journalist and Potter Valley advocate Keely Covello discussed the latest developments surrounding the proposed removal of Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam, along with new federal interest in preserving the region's water infrastructure. Covello explained that the Potter Valley Project has supplied water for homes, farms and ranches throughout the Russian River watershed for decades by storing winter runoff from the Eel River for use during the dry summer months. She said the project also provides an important source of water for wildfire suppression in one of California's most fire-prone regions. According to Covello, the latest develop ment is that a Southern California water district has expressed interest in purchasing the dams from PG&E rather than seeing them removed. She said representatives from the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District recently participated in a meeting hosted by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to discuss potential options for preserving the infrastructure. "The federal government is paying attention to this," Covello said. "If there is a group interested in preserving this water infrastructure for 750,000 people, PG&E has a responsibility to take that seriously." Covello noted that PG&E has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to decommission the hydroelectric project. She hopes federal regulators will carefully consider the impacts on agriculture, rural communities and emergency response before making a decision. She also argued that maintaining the reservoirs is important for wildfire preparedness, pointing out that two of California's largest wildfires originated near Potter Valley and relied on water from the project during firefighting operations. Throughout the interview, Covello emphasized that the debate extends well beyond hydroelectric power. She said the reservoirs provide reliable water deliveries for agriculture, support rural communities and serve as a critical component of the region's emergency infrastructure. Host Nick Papagni and co-host Josh McGill noted that water storage continues to be one of California agriculture's most pressing long-term issues, especially as the state's population grows and demands on existing infrastructure continue to increase. Covello said she remains encouraged that more people are learning about the Potter Valley Project and believes increased public awareness could play an important role as decisions move forward. Listen to the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app.

Dans exactement 100 jours sera donné le coup d'envoi des Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse de Dakar 2026. Premier événement olympique organisé en Afrique, sportif bien sûr, mais qui dépasse le simple cadre des terrains. La mobilisation et l'engagement de la population, la découverte de disciplines et l'incitation à la pratique sportive dès le plus jeune âge sont les autres enjeux de ces JOJ qui auront lieu du 31 octobre au 13 novembre. Infrastructures, recrutement des volontaires, futur parcours de la flamme. Où en sont les préparatifs ? Ibrahima Wade, le coordonnateur général du Comité d'organisation, est le Grand Invité Afrique. Il fait le point avec Christophe Diremszian. RFI : Plus que 100 jours avant le coup d'envoi des JOJ 2026, où en est la préparation et la livraison des sites de compétition ? Ibrahima Wade : La préparation se passe bien. Tout ce qui devait être testé a déjà démarré. Pour parler spécifiquement des sites de compétition, sur les douze sites olympiques, quatre faisaient l'objet de travaux de réhabilitation ou de construction. Sur la plupart d'entre eux, aujourd'hui, les travaux sont achevés. Il s'agit notamment du stade Iba Mar Diop, de la piscine olympique du Tour de l'Œuf et du centre équestre. Le seul site sur lequel nous avons encore un suivi à faire concerne le village olympique qui est au niveau de l'université Amadou Mahtar Mbow, où en plus des six bâtiments qui devaient être construits, il a été question de faire une remise à neuf des sept bâtiments qui étaient occupés par les étudiants jusqu'ici. Ils ont été libérés, il y a de cela bientôt un mois. Une date est programmée pour finir les travaux, exactement le 31 juillet 2026. À Dakar et dans le reste du Sénégal, sentez-vous que la mobilisation et l'intérêt pour ces Jeux ont monté d'un cran ces dernières semaines ? Oui, on le sent. Il y a une ambiance qui monte aujourd'hui, à la fois en termes de ferveur, mais aussi en termes de partenaires qui s'impliquent, que ce soit la ville de Dakar, les communes de Diamniadio et de Saly. Il y a également toutes les autres communes à travers des programmes comme le Brevet olympique, civique et sportif qui nous ont permis de toucher l'ensemble des établissements scolaires du pays auprès de plus d'un million d'élèves. Nous avons également engagé des partenariats forts à travers les collectivités territoriales qui ont été visitées, notamment avec la caravane Diambar 2026 qui est l'appel à l'inscription aux volontaires. Cela se présente bien et nous sentons qu'aujourd'hui, de plus en plus de personnes, de partenaires, tapent à nos portes pour dire quel est le rôle que nous pouvons jouer. Ces volontaires durant les Jeux, ils seront quelques 6 000. Combien de candidatures avez-vous reçues ? Est-ce que cela a finalement dépassé vos espérances ? Près de 24 000 personnes se sont enregistrées. Ces personnes sont issues de 107 pays. Sur le total des candidatures, des personnes qui ont demandé à devenir volontaires ; nos équipes ont conduit le processus d'interview pour exactement 11 100 personnes. C'est à la fois réconfortant, mais cela montre aussi l'engouement et l'intérêt que suscitent les JOJ Dakar 2026. La billetterie vient d'ouvrir pour ces Jeux. Comment fonctionne-t-elle concrètement ? Combien de billets vont être mis à disposition ? Est-ce que toutes les catégories de population, y compris les plus défavorisées, pourront accéder au site ? Le comité d'organisation s'attend, globalement, pour toutes les sessions, depuis la cérémonie d'ouverture, jusqu'à toutes les compétitions sportives, à environ 1 million de personnes. Sur la base de ces estimations, nous avons mis sur le circuit 800 000 billets Sur ces 800 000 billets, 300 000 billets seront destinés au programme Jeunesse en jeu. C'est un programme qui permet de mobiliser 300 000 élèves à travers tout le pays, y compris dans le Sénégal des profondeurs. Ils auront accès à de la billetterie gratuite pour participer à des activités, non pas seulement aux compétitions, mais aux activités d'animation culturelle et d'exhibitions sportives également. 300 000 autres billets seront mis gratuitement sous réservation à travers des structures comme les collectivités locales, comme les associations ou les mouvements pour les organisations sportives, pour permettre également à cette catégorie de pouvoir y accéder. Et il reste un volant de 200 000 billets qui seront mis en vente à des tarifs extrêmement abordables. Pour les sessions sportives, c'est entre 1 000 francs CFA et 3 000 francs CFA. Le temps fort de l'avant-jeu, ce sera évidemment l'allumage de la flamme à Athènes, le 10 septembre prochain. Elle arrivera au Sénégal le 12, avant le début de son parcours. En tant qu'organisateur et ancien athlète olympien, comment abordez-vous cet événement ? C'est un moment que nous attendons avec énormément de plaisir. Ce sera un grand moment de rencontre entre l'olympisme et le Sénégal des profondeurs, avec les populations et avec la jeunesse du Sénégal. Nous avons prévu de visiter les 14 régions. Ce sera un grand moment émouvant pour moi, pour tout le monde, pour le Sénégal entier. C'est peut-être le premier pas qui nous connectera à la réalité des Jeux, mais ce n'est pas le seul moment. Un autre grand moment à venir, sera la cérémonie d'ouverture, suivie d'autres grands moments, que seront les compétitions sportives. À 100 jours des JOJ, l'organisateur que vous êtes depuis longtemps, ressent-il plus que jamais la pression de la réussite de ces premiers jeux organisés en Afrique ? La pression, elle est là, je dois l'avouer, elle monte. Quand nous étions à 1 000 jours, on se disait que le temps était devant nous. Quand nous étions à 365 jours, soit un an, nous disions que le temps était devant nous. Aujourd'hui, à 100 jours, la pression monte, mais elle monte pour montrer une ferveur positive et heureuse. Il est évident que l'anticipation a été la règle dans tout ce que le comité d'organisation a fait jusqu'ici. Et justement, parce que les anticipations ont été faites dans les temps, nous savons, aujourd'hui, que ce moment est attendu avec beaucoup de plaisir ; pour montrer au monde entier, et à toute la communauté olympique, ce que le Sénégal sait faire, comment le Sénégal s'apprête à accueillir la jeunesse du monde pour cette première sur le continent africain, dans le plus grand esprit de solidarité et surtout d'amitié, d'excellence et de respect. À lire aussiJOJ à J‑100: «Toute une société se mobilise derrière Dakar 2026», selon le CIO

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on all hell breaking loose in Russia as Zelenskyy just unleashed a massive attack on logistical centers and infrastructure in Russia and Trump and Putin didn't see it coming. One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get up to 40% off @Ridge during their Father's Day Sale at https://ridge.com/meidas Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this sponsored episode, Jonah Kowall from Spacelift joins the show to unpack the findings of the 2026 Infrastructure Automation Report. The discussion covers the “governance paradox”, where organizations have confidence in their AI oversight despite a lack of formal policies. Ned and Jonah provide actionable insights on bridging the gap between automation and the... Read more »

Eric Chou welcomes Florian Lohden, a NetDevOps engineer and co-founder of the NetAuto Group, to discuss his community-building efforts and his latest adventures in network automation. Together they explore how adopting software development practices can help with network automation, and the importance of sharing knowledge within networking communities. Florian also talks about how he balances... Read more »

Jonathan SAYEH. U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under the leadership of Ahmad Vahidi. Tehran views its ability to throttle the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Seaas a strategic victory that forces U.S. coordination. By using inexpensive missiles and drones through the Houthis, Irancan drive up oil prices and exert leverage without sustaining high costs. (14)1993

Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus Marta. An experiment with "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon involves Israeli troop withdrawals and replacement by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. In Washington, 103 Democrats signed a resolution to deny aid to Israel, a move Hoenlein attributes to political intimidation rather than violations of law. Furthermore, a reported detention of Ro Khanna in a military zone was characterized as a "concocted" confrontation. (6)1968

Applied Intuition has spent the past decade building the software that powers intelligent machines, from passenger vehicles and trucks to defense systems, mining equipment, and industrial robots. In this conversation, Marc Andreessen and Erik Torenberg sit down with Applied Intuition cofounders Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig to discuss the emergence of physical AI and the company's latest launch, Dana, a new platform designed to accelerate the development of autonomous systems. They explore autonomous vehicles, robotics, world models, simulation, AI infrastructure, and the engineering challenges of deploying intelligence safely in the physical world. Along the way, they discuss self-driving cars, humanoid robots, global competition, and why lowering the barrier to building physical AI could unlock an entirely new generation of products and companies.   Resources: Follow Qasar Younis on X: https://x.com/qasar Follow Peter Ludwig on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterwludwig Follow Marc Andreessen on X: https://x.com/pmarca Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.  Brad is first joined by the NRDC's Bob Deans to discuss the wildfire smoke and extreme heat sweeping across the U.S., and how it's been made worse due to human-caused climate change. They also talk the environmental impacts of data centers, the Trump administration trying to strip away protections for endangered species, and how the NRDC is fighting that move in court. Then, Brad interviews Jack Hanna, Advisor for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank. Jack details where the idea for a national infrastructure bank came from, the two other times it's been used in American history, why it's so badly needed, and how it could create 25 million U.S. jobs over ten years. The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and the website for the Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank is www.nibcoalition.com. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

Infrastructure readiness has become the real bottleneck for agentic AI in healthcare, as enterprises confront the shift from systems that generate content to systems that execute tasks across complex, regulated workflows.   In this episode, Alex Tyrrell, SVP and CTO of Health at Wolters Kluwer, examines how agentic AI changes operational demands for healthcare organizations in conversation with host Matthew DeMello, highlighting the need for domain‑adapted reasoning, granular APIs, and stronger observability as agents drive higher‑volume system interaction.   He underscores the practical implications for leaders: preparing backend systems for agent‑driven load, adapting models to real‑world workflows, and avoiding monolithic architectures that limit safe, scalable deployment.   Learn how to evaluate AI vendors by assessing leadership expertise, and why funding benchmarks can signal product maturity and stability, download our free PDF report, "5 Ways to Select the Right AI Vendor," at emerj.com/aiv1  

On Your World of Creativity, we travel the world talking with creative practitioners about how they get inspired, organize ideas, and turn imagination into impact.Today's guest believes that imagination isn't just a creative skill—it's infrastructure.Adelia Schleusz has built a career at the intersection of commercial interior design, behavioral psychology, sensory design, research, and strategic foresight. As the founder of What If LAB, she helps organizations use creativity, science, and cross-disciplinary thinking to design better experiences, better environments, and perhaps even better futures.Adelia 's Website@adeliapcs on InstagramConnect on LInkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adelia-c-schleusz-rid-ncidq-iida-195b116/If you've ever wondered how curiosity becomes innovation—or how asking "What if?" can transform the way we work, create, and collaborate—this conversation is for you.Guest BioAdelia C. Schleusz is the Founder of What If LAB, LLC, a creative consultancy operating at the intersection of interior environments, human experiences, strategy, and science.A licensed and registered interior designer, Adelia has spent her career exploring how creativity, behavioral psychology, research, and sensory design can work together to shape meaningful experiences. Her work has earned numerous industry honors, including the prestigious Interior Design 2023 HiP Award, recognizing the most innovative people in commercial design.Adelia is a public speaker, SXSW workshop facilitator, and recipient of the IIDA 2025 Kimball International Makers of a Better Future Fund Award. Through What If LAB, she helps organizations cultivate curiosity, challenge assumptions, and design solutions that bridge imagination and practical impact.Her philosophy is simple: stay curious, ask better questions, and never stop exploring the possibilities hidden inside "What if?"1: Imagination as InfrastructureOne phrase that immediately caught my attention is your description of using "imagination as infrastructure."Many people think of imagination as something abstract or artistic, but you see it as foundational to innovation and problem-solving.What does "imagination as infrastructure" mean to you, and how has that philosophy shaped your career journey from interior design into strategy, research, and future-focused thinking?Are organizations doing enough to nurture imagination—or are they unintentionally designing it out of the workplace?2: The Soul of Your BrandWhen I look at What If LAB, I don't see an interior design firm. I see a curiosity engine. A place where diverse disciplines collide to create new possibilities.How has your mission evolved as you've gained experience working across industries and disciplines?3: Designing for Human ExperienceYou've worked extensively in commercial interiors, behavioral psychology, sensory design, and research. Many people think design is about aesthetics. But your work suggests it's really about human behavior and experience.What have you learned about how environments influence the way people think, collaborate, create, and even feel?What are some simple design principles listeners could apply in their own workspaces or creative environments?Have you seen examples where changing a space transformed the outcomes of a team or organization?4: The Power of Cross-Disciplinary ThinkingA recurring theme on this podcast is that creativity often happens at the intersection of disciplines. You've intentionally built a career that connects design, psychology, research, science, business strategy, and innovation.Why do breakthroughs so often emerge when we bring together people with different perspectives, and how can leaders create environments where that kind of collaboration thrives?5: Living in the "What If?"In a world increasingly focused on efficiency, certainty, and immediate results, curiosity can sometimes feel like a luxury. If listeners wanted to strengthen their own curiosity muscle this week, what's one question they should begin asking themselves?If you enjoyed today's conversation, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

Could the disaster recovery plan designed to protect your company make a ransomware incident even worse? In this episode, I speak with Darren Thomson, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for EMEA at Commvault, about Resilience Operations, commonly known as ResOps, and why cyber recovery now requires security, infrastructure, identity and data teams to work from one coordinated plan. Darren argues that many companies are accepting a difficult reality. Even with considerable investment in prevention and detection, a breach may eventually succeed. That does not make cybersecurity controls any less necessary, but it means recovery can no longer be treated as a secondary activity managed by another department. The problem is that security operations and infrastructure teams have traditionally worked toward different objectives. Security specialists concentrate on identifying and stopping threats. Infrastructure teams protect data, maintain backups and restore systems after outages. During a cyberattack, a successful recovery requires both sets of expertise. A backup administrator may be able to restore data quickly, but a forensic specialist must establish whether that data is clean. Without that confirmation, the company risks restoring malware and restarting the incident. Darren explains why a conventional disaster recovery plan may be particularly dangerous during ransomware. These plans were commonly designed for physical failures such as a lost data center. Data would be copied from one location to another so operations could continue. If the source data is infected, however, fast replication can carry the malware into the recovery environment. This is where ResOps enters the discussion. Darren describes it as an operating model rather than a product. It combines established practices from security and infrastructure management into a continuous program for testing, learning and improving recovery. Individual technology projects may come from the program, but resilience itself never reaches a final completion date. AI adds pressure on both sides. Criminals can use it to create faster and more effective attacks, while defenders can use machine learning to inspect large volumes of information, detect patterns and identify the newest clean recovery point. Companies must also protect AI systems as they would any other business application, including the models, data repositories and identities connected with them. Darren offers one practical starting point for CIOs and CISOs: Mean Time to Clean Recovery, or MTCR. This measures how long it takes to restore an application and its data with evidence that both are free from compromise. Before measuring MTCR, leaders must define their minimum viable company. These are the systems and services the business cannot operate without. Once that list exists, teams can test how long a verified clean recovery would take and replace assumptions with evidence. The initial answer may be uncomfortable. Teams may know how to restore an application without knowing whether the backup is clean. Security may know how to inspect the system but lack an established workflow with the recovery team. Darren sees those gaps as the starting point for a useful ResOps program because they provide everyone with a shared problem and a measurable objective. If your most important systems disappeared today, how long would it take to bring the minimum viable company back using verified clean data? Listen to the episode and share your answer with me.

This week on Boiler Room, Hesher is joined by Adam "Ruckus" Clark, Mystical Pharaoh, Bazed-Lit Analyzer, and special guest Spore in the latter portion of the show. Making their Boiler Room debut are MadCrab and Snow-Himbo from the ProlePilled Podcast, bringing a fresh perspective to an already wide-ranging discussion. The panel examines the increasingly familiar pattern of modern crises serving as catalysts for expanded surveillance, technocratic infrastructure, and centralized control. Topics include escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Canadian wildfires, AI data centers, predictive policing, information warfare, the accelerating surveillance state, and the political utility of perpetual emergency. Along the way the crew explores military recruitment, MKUltra and modern psychological operations, media narratives, geopolitical theater, public perception management, and the emerging architecture of the digital control grid—all with the free-flowing discussion, skepticism, and humor Boiler Room listeners have come to expect. Featuring:Bryan "Hesher" McClainAdam "Ruckus" ClarkMystical PharaohBazed-Lit AnalyzerSnow-Himbo (ProlePilled)MadCrab (ProlePilled)SporeNearly four hours of independent analysis, current events, media criticism, and conversation.Website: https://alternatecurrentradio.com Support: https://alternatecurrentradio.com/support/ Merch: https://alternate-current-radio.creator-spring.com/

In June 2026, Gerard and Laurent recorded a live episode at DLA Piper's Charging Up Capital 2026 Global Energy and Digital Investments Forum with Rowan Parkhouse, Managing Director at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).  CIP has emerged as one of the world's leading specialist energy transition investors, ranking among the top infrastructure fund managers globally by both assets under management and fundraising. So, what is CIP's Playbook?  We explore how infrastructure investing has evolved over the past five years—what has become easier, what has become harder, and where the biggest opportunities now lie. The conversation covers data centres, batteries, grids, transmission, renewables, EVs, independent power producers, and CIP's relationship with Ørsted.  We also discuss some of the most important questions shaping energy infrastructure today: the impact of AI-driven power demand, whether grid constraints have become a bigger bottleneck than generation, the changing political priorities around energy security and competitiveness, the rationale behind CIP's acquisition of Ørsted's European onshore business, and the future of energy storage.  A fascinating deep dive into how one of the world's most successful energy transition investors is helping build the infrastructure of the future.  We would like to thank Natasha Luther-Jones and Nicolas Stofenmacher for a flawless organisation and the impressive array of talents around the table.

Freddy Del Barrio is a founder and investor building Companion AI, focused on restoring human connection through technology. His work sits at the intersection of AI, healthcare infrastructure, and emotionally intelligent systems. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Technology has connected us digitally, but often weakened meaningful human connection, the future of AI should restore humanity, not replace it. 2. The companies that will thrive are those using emotionally intelligent systems to strengthen human connection. 3. Founders should ask not just what they can build, but how their products shape people over time. Check out Freddy's website to learn more about Companion AI's mission to restore human connection through emotionally intelligent healthcare systems. Get updates about Companion AI, pilot programs, and future developments - Companion AI Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. ThriveTime Show - Is your business stuck? Join Eric Trump and Clay Clark at America's highest rated business conference November 5th and 6th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Request life-changing tickets today at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire.

Joseph Sternberg examines Germany's economic struggles under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, including a shift toward deregulation and infrastructure borrowing. Massive layoffs at Volkswagen signal the end of traditional "lifetime employment." Merz faces political challenges from Social Democrats who resist aggressive free-market changes. (7)1839 RHINELAND