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In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on. Big AI Lie EXPOSED! Why Your Job Isn't the Real Target   Ever wondered if AI is really coming for your job or if you're just funding a billionaire's gamble?    Nick unpacks the shocking truths behind the tech industry's AI frenzy—spoiler alert: it's more smoke and mirrors than Silicon Valley's latest miracle.  

This episode continues our investigation into the implications of advanced AI for jobs, and specifically, how to design an economic system that makes a huge success of full automation by AI.Back in 2017, Bill Gates mused that governments should address radical automation by taxing robots. Gates may not have known it at the time, but he was suggesting a Pigouvian tax. In a 1920 book called “The Economics of Welfare”, Arthur Pigou proposed levying taxes on activities that generate negative externalities — costs on third parties to a transaction. The classic example of that is pollution: a factory produces goods but creates pollution. The market price of the goods doesn't reflect the pollution costs, so the factory managers don't try very hard to minimise them.A Pigouvian tax adds the social cost of the pollution into the price, so the producer is incentivised to minimise it.Gerry Tsoukalas and Brett Falk have published a well-received paper called “The AI Layoff Trap”, which recommends introducing a Pigouvian tax on automation that eliminates human jobs. Their proposal deserves credit for taking seriously the idea that AI may well cause severe automation, perhaps full automation – i.e. the Economic Singularity.The paper describes how firms face a prisoner's dilemma. If they automate all their jobs then there will be no consumers to pay for any of their products. But if any of them don't, their automating competitors will drive them out of business. Tsoukalas and Falk point out, counter-intuitively, that the fiercer the competition, the more acute the dilemma, so if we want to hold back automation, we might be better off with monopoly-ridden economies. Selected follow-ups:Gerry TsoukalasBrett Hemenway FalkThe AI Layoff Trap - The Wharton School Research PaperPDF of the AI Layoff Trap paperArthur Pigou - WikipediaPrisoner's dilemma - Wikipedia"Microsoft AI chief gives it 18 months—for all white-collar work to be automated by AI""Chinese court rules firms can't lay off workers on AI grounds"Music: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today's most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week on the show: Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht arrives in Seattle the same day Meta discloses nearly 1,400 local layoffs, robot pizza startup Picnic flames out and sells to a mystery buyer, and corporate America confronts the rising cost of AI, including the leaderboard-gaming practice known as "tokenmaxxing." And we return to the theme of billionaire yachts for our trivia challenge. With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are back with another jam-packed TWIG (This Week In Gaming) episode covering some massive stories shaking up the gaming world. Bungie could be heading toward major layoffs, PlayStation is doubling down on single-player exclusives, and Red Dead Redemption 2 just rode its way into the top 3 best-selling video games of all time. We break down what all of this means for the future of gaming and whether these moves are good or bad for players everywhere. From industry drama to huge milestones, this episode is packed with all the gaming news this week. If you love staying up to date on the biggest stories in video games, this is one episode you don't want to miss from the Video Gamers Podcast!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, Dettmarp and Night Wizard63   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S.   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AGENDA:  05:16 Nvidia Blowout Quarter: $81BN Revenues and Stock… Flat!  10:39 Uber and Microsoft Declare Productivity Gains Questionable from AI 25:26 The Layoffs Continue: ClickUp and Cloudflare 34:39 OpenAI S1: Is it a Race? How Will it be Received? 38:28 Do Anthropic Rush Out Their IPO Also? 45:49 SpaceX S-1: "Why I Would Never Invest" 48:06 Why Colossus is a Stroke of Genius By Elon 51:31 Data Centers In Space is BS and Will Not Be Core to SpaceX 58:04 Polsia Raises $30M at $250M Price: Is this the Peak?  01:06:08 Exa Raises at $2.2BN to Build Search for Agents 01:14:34 Is Replacing Your CRM with Vibe Coding Always Ragebait  

What is going on? Layoffs because of AI then WHAM ai isn't actually that good? flip flop flip flop.I need to know is AI actually that good....news flash its not. listen to Ryan ramble why he thinks its popping...or at least contracting

This week, Zak and Aaron are back to talk about Bungie again, but not exclusively because of Marathon this time. It would seem that the bell has finally tolled for the long-beleaguered Destiny 2, as its studio is releasing one final content update before transitioning the title to maintenance mode. Perhaps more damning are the recent reports that a Destiny 3 has yet to be greenlit by Sony, and that Bungie is expected to be hit by a substantial round of layoffs in the near future.With all resources now going towards rescuing the struggling Marathon, what does the future look like? Can Bungie turn the game around, or will it continue to flounder? And if it flounders, what does that mean for the storied studio's long-term prospects?Please, enjoy.Sources:Reality Check: The Fate Of Destiny 3, Marathon And Bungie - Paul TassiBungie Announces The Final Death Of Destiny 2 - The Expected, Sad, Maddening End Of An Era - Paul TassiPlayStation Finally Realized Bungie Played Them - Bellular NewsWith ‘Destiny 2' Gone, No ‘Destiny 3' Is Coming - ForbesDestiny 2's End Reportedly Portends 'Significant' Layoffs At Bungie - Kotaku‘Marathon' Is Pulling The PvE Trigger In Season 2, A Sign Of Things To Come - Forbes(20) Marathon on X: "Launch, Learnings, and What's Next" - Bungie Blog PostListen to Beach Girl on SpotifyCheck Out MosscatMarket on Instagram

Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they break down a recent Gartner study and what it means for the translation industry. The study found that 80% of large companies cut jobs for AI, yet those cuts did not improve financial returns. Peter and Patrick connect the Gartner findings to real risks for language service providers, including the brand damage that comes from replacing skilled linguists with AI, the questions buyers should ask their providers about AI use, and the difference between using AI to grow the business and using AI to reduce headcount.

Six companies, seven days, same playbook. Welcome to the modern age where the excuses are interchangeable, the points don't matter, and ALL the strategies are not-so-secretly the same! Listen or watch as Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Leader Om Patel talk through this month's round of layoffs and expose why Cloudflare's AI-first cuts and Fidelity's RTO-to-layoff pipeline aren't strategic decisions at all!What Brian and Om get into:Why Cloudflare cut 1,100 workers the same day they reported 34% revenue growthHow mimetic isomorphism drives CEO herd behaviorIncentive structures that reward confident memosWhy your sprint reviews, OKRs, and retro actions MIGHT be running the same playA diagnostic for catching yourself performing response instead of executing changeBy the end of this episode, you'll be spotting these announcement-as-strategy patterns in real time, maybe even in your own meetings!#CorporateStrategy #TechLayoffs #ProductManagementCloudflare, Fidelity, Coinbase, Meta, Microsoft, Harris School at University of Chicago, Marty CaganLINKSYouTube: https://youtu.be/VTA_y38MXu8Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

2026 is the WORST year to be working in tech. More than 100,000 tech jobs have been lost this year alone, and it's only May. AI is being blamed, but is that REALLY the reason? The CEO of Take-Two Interactive says no. That's just an excuse. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we discuss GM laying off 600 IT workers while shifting hiring toward “AI first” roles. We also look at what this move says about how major companies are restructuring their teams around automation, software, and AI skills. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiGet our Daily AI Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter

We talk about the Knicks making the Finals, what tickets for Games 3 and 4 at the Garden will go for, and how another long layoff could hurt them in Game 1. Jerry's final update features Mike Breen's call of the Knicks sweeping the Cavs and Positive Tommy screaming after the victory. Meanwhile, the Yankees beat the Royals behind Anthony Volpe's game-winning hit, but the Mets lose again as Nolan McLean gives up seven runs. Finally, our Moment of the Day highlights Boomer's impression of the sports minutes, followed by callers wondering what food Boomer gets at the movie theater and what grade Rami deserves for his first day.

We start wondering what those Knicks tickets at MSG will be going for. Then we move into whether a long layoff is a good thing or not.

Andrew Feldman is the co-founder and CEO of Cerebras Systems. This month, Cerebras went public achieving a market cap of $70BN, the largest semiconductor IPO in history. Cerebras has a massive commercial backlog with a monumental, multi-year $20 billion compute agreement from OpenAI. AGENDA:  05:58 - Why we are not in an infrastructure bubble and it is just the start 08:00 - Sam Altman's superpower is his ability to forecast capex spend. 08:58 - Anthropic did not get a good deal with Elon. They got a deal that was available.  10:39 - What is going on with the price of memory and why is it a problem? 16:40 - Are Google best positioned to produce tokens and what challenges do they face? 19:23 - Is Coreweave dramatically undervalued or overvalued? 24:34 - My biggest advice to entrepreneurs scaling their business  30:13 - Why most of the layoffs are AI-washed and 33:41 - What will we spend on tokens for software engineers in five years? 34:48 - Why does the role of HR change so significantly in the world of AI? 35:36 - Why lawyers are the biggest inhibitor of enterprise AI adoption 39:20 - Why Jensen and Nvidia are wrong to sell chips to China 42:49 - What needs to change in the U.S. to build a strategic asset in chips? 51:00 - Should Cerebras invest in companies building on top of their platform; as Nvidia is? 53:28 - Nothing changed when Cerebras IPO'd but I did make 800 millionaires.

One of the biggest mistakes professionals make is assuming that because a company is hiring… the company must be healthy. Uh, sadly, no. Sometimes they're putting fresh paint on the walls and didn't bother to patch the concrete underneath. Today, I have a short, but powerful lesson on how to evaluate whether you're joining a company that's going up… Or is sinking, but just doesn't know it yet. Of course, no one has a crystal ball. But as your dear ole' Coach Andy likes to say… I can see around corners because I know what to look for. In the next 5+ minutes, you too will have my see-around-the-corner goggles. Just ask a few questions and you'll know whether their needle is moving up or down. Smart professionals don't just evaluate the job. They evaluate the future of the company offering it. If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:   1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums. 2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel. 3. Grab any of my four books related to career development, interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page. 4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook. 5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here! --Andy

What happens when you've spent decades being the most reliable person in the room — and you finally stop to ask: reliable for whom?   In this warm, wide-ranging episode of Leaderspace, host Cathleen O'Sullivan is joined by Linda Misegadis — senior government strategist at UKG, global DEI ambassador, certified payroll professional, and host of the Her Resources Podcast. Linda built her career the way many high-achievers do: nose down, hard work, always available, always solving. She led one of the most complex technology change projects in Denver's public sector history and then walked into the VP of Sales of the company whose software she'd just implemented and told him, clearly and directly, that she didn't think they understood the public sector space at all. He offered her a job.   Linda and Cathleen explore what it costs to tie your identity to being the one everyone counts on, how introversion becomes a leadership superpower once you stop letting others use it as a label that limits you, and why the most important question in any career transition isn't what's next — it's who am I actually? They talk about the trap of availability culture, what burnout really looks like when you've built your reward system around being indispensable, and the slow, nonlinear work of separating your professional identity from your sense of self.   They also go deep on what it means to lead through complexity without consensus paralysis, how COVID quietly pushed Linda from observer to connector, and the particular challenge women still face in corporate life in 2026 — not just in being heard, but in being seen for the right things. This is a conversation about the courage it takes to stop performing reliability and start building something that actually belongs to you.   If you've ever been the go-to person, the Swiss Army knife, the one who always raises their hand — this one is for you. Cathleen's question for this episode: what is it costing you to keep staying quiet about something you've already noticed?   Episode Timeline:   00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:02:38 Introducing Linda Misegadis 00:07:04 Heritage, Roots, and Identity 00:11:09 What Has Shaped Your Identity? 00:15:10 The Trap of Being the Reliable One 00:19:09 Who Is Linda Now? 00:21:39 AI, Layoffs, and the Human Side of Work 00:31:36 How COVID Made Linda a Connector 00:34:17 Introversion as a Leadership Strength 00:40:29 Leading Without a Title 00:44:00 The Audacious Move That Changed Everything 00:48:00 The Risk of Always Being the Problem Solver 00:53:46 The Reward Behind Constant Availability 01:00:52 How the Reward Has Shifted 01:04:14 Approaching Complex Problems 01:11:24 Women's Voices in Corporate Life — Still Not There Yet 01:13:36 One Piece of Advice for Women Entering Leadership Key Takeaways:   The Reliable One Is a Role, Not an Identity: Building your sense of self around being available to everyone is a reward system, not a foundation. Recognising what that role is costing you — in energy, in clarity, in career direction — is the first step to changing it. Introversion Is a Skill Gap, Not a Personality Sentence: Linda didn't network because she'd never been taught how, not because she was incapable. Once she separated the label from the limitation, she built a podcast, a community, and a career chapter on her own terms. Observation Is Underrated Leadership Data: Stepping back and watching — really watching — builds pattern recognition that others miss. The quietest person in the room often sees the most. Someone Has to Make the Call: Consensus has its place, but leadership means being willing to own a decision, not manage a committee. The people around you are counting on someone to choose. The New Reward Has to Be Real: When you stop being the one who solves everything, the satisfaction has to come from somewhere else. For Linda, it became the pride of watching her team step up. The reward needs to be replaced — not just removed. About Linda Misegadis:   Linda Misegadis is a Senior Government Strategist at UKG and Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Ambassador, based in Colorado. She is a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Public Manager (CPM), IPMA-CP, and Prosci Certified Change Manager who has spent her career helping organisations navigate complexity — and bring people with them through it. She previously served as Director of Citywide Payroll Operations and Administration for the City and County of Denver, where she led a workforce management deployment across 13,000 employees. Her defining career pivot came when she walked into the VP of Sales of the company whose software she had just implemented, told him plainly that she didn't think they understood the public sector space, and left with a job offer. She is also the co-host of the Her Resources Podcast. 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This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. Topics include: Will AI Replace Entry Level Jobs? SpaceX IPO Explained, Bond Yields & The Future of Investing and more.Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section. Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Learn more about my MBA Degree ProgramChapter Marks: 0:25 Intro & Welcome 0:55 How to AI-Proof Your Life 3:38 SpaceX S-1 & IPO Explained 13:21 Do Bond Yields Predict Recessions? 16:22 Will AI Replace Entry Level Jobs? 17:21 How to Make Your First $10K 20:16 Startup Advisors & Equity 23:01 Why SpaceX Is Different 26:41 Goldman & JPMorgan on SpaceX 27:38 How to Pass Multiple Choice Exams 29:04 Debt Levels & Market Risks 30:19 Hedge Fund Trading Firms 32:51 Investing in SpaceX Before IPO 34:46 Global Diversification 35:32 Rupees, Inflation & Currency Risk 35:58 Why Trump Would Want a Weak Dollar 38:08 Poker & Investing Skills 39:26 Zuckerberg, Xi & Global Politics 40:52 Is Nikkei in a Bubble? 41:54 High Frequency Trading 44:17 Trust & Ethics in Business 45:02 Bezos Interview Thoughts 47:34 Will AI Kill Cybersecurity? 48:28 Why Mutual Funds Underperform 53:33 Facebook, AGI & Layoffs 54:26 How to Buy SpaceX IPO 57:16 Is It Bad to Immigrate to the UK? 1:01:16 Mamdani vs The Rich 1:02:58 Staying Current on Financial News 1:04:09 Will Nvidia Eventually Pop? 1:05:04 CFA vs CPA 1:05:57 Ebola, Hantavirus & Lockdowns Connect with me: Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with Melanie Hinton, co-founder of Elevanti Solutions, for a conversation centered around relationships, strategic problem solving, and building businesses through community. Melanie shares how losing her job during the wave of layoffs in the Washington, D.C. area ultimately became the catalyst for launching her own consultancy alongside her business partner. Rather than focusing solely on marketing tactics, Elevanti approaches businesses by identifying “lead leaks,” strengthening reputation and communication strategies and helping clients solve the real problems holding them back from growthThroughout the episode, Scott and Melanie dive into the power of collaboration over competition, the importance of intentional relationship building, and why personalization matters more than ever in today's AI driven world. Melanie also shares the inspiration behind PERC, a free virtual networking community designed to bring together entrepreneurs, consultants, and small business owners from all over the world. This episode is packed with practical insight on referrals, partnerships, leadership and creating meaningful human connection in a digital age.We Dive Into:• Why most businesses do not have a lead generation problem but a “lead leak” problem• The importance of building relationships with an abundance mindset• How personalization and authenticity help businesses stand out in an AI driven world• Why strong business partnerships require complementary strengths and honest communication• How intentional networking communities can create long term opportunities and growth---Episode Markers:(0:00) - Show Start & Introduction---Melanie Hinton's Links:Website - https://www.elevantisolutions.comLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniehintonIG - https://www.instagram.com/melaniehintonElevanti Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevanti-solutionsElevanti IG - https://www.instagram.com/elevanti_solutions---Scott Grates' Links:Referrals Done Right - https://www.referralsdoneright.orgReferrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332Scott Grates Website - https://www.scottgrates.comLove Living Local  - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1Scott's - https://www.instagram.com/scottgratesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scott.grates

Seattle's Starbucks workers are getting exactly what they asked for — and it's not pretty. After refusing to relocate to the company's Nashville hub and clinging to remote work arrangements, layoffs are now reportedly incoming for employees who believed ideological solidarity was a job benefit. Red states don't have to chase you out when your politics do the work for them.Meanwhile, Seattle's socialist mayor is floating a city income tax and capital gains tax on top of an already brutal cost-of-living crisis. Washington State's constitution has historically blocked income taxes, but Seattle's progressives have never let a legal obstacle slow them down. They will come after your paycheck, your portfolio, and your business — and they will call it compassion.Together, these two stories are the clearest snapshot yet of a city actively destroying itself: workers choosing unemployment over living somewhere functional, and politicians determined to tax away whatever's left. The Seattle doom loop isn't a metaphor anymore — it's official municipal policy.CHAPTERS0:00 Socialist Seattle Mayor Pushes City…3:07 Starbucks Workers Resist Nashville Move3:53 Howard Schultz's Progressive About-Face5:02 How Corporations Quietly Exit Cities6:03 Seattle Staff Reject Tennessee…7:13 Katie Wilson and the Seattle Bubble8:13 Move to Nashville or Lose Your Job9:09 What Nashville Has That Seattle Doesn't10:43 Starbucks Profits While Seattle Declines12:46 Tennessee's Values Drive the Culture Gap13:30 Real ID Headaches in Washington State14:40 Tennessee Declares Nuclear Family Month15:27 Retention Bonuses Before the Layoffs16:58 Katie Wilson's Day-One Starbucks BoycottSubscribe to @reasonablenews for daily coverage of Pacific Northwest politics, urban failure, and the stories the mainstream press won't touch. New episodes every weekday.#Seattle #BudgetDeficit #ProgressivePolicies

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Every system we move through runs on norms: rules and agreements that are both explicit and implicit. And nowhere are they more powerful–or more invisible–than in how we lead and how we build our businesses. In fact, sociologists have consistently found that norms don't announce themselves. They travel through families, schools, workplaces, and entire cultures through repetition and imitation, often persisting long after the conditions that created them have changed. We absorb them before we can name them. And once they are inside us, they feel like “just the way things are.”In leadership development the norms run so deep we have mistaken them for truth. As a result, the model leader–despite decades of language to the contrary–still looks and sounds like a very particular kind of person.My guest today offers that leadership development has been trying to make better leaders for a broken system, rather than questioning whether the system itself needs to change. Nilofer Merchant has spent her career making the invisible visible–naming the norms, the systems, the daily routines that keep us collectively stuck. In this conversation, we go deep on the difference between caring and caretaking, what it means to trust yourself when the ground keeps disappearing, and what it actually takes to stop trying to fix what is not working and become someone who builds what is needed, right where you are.Nilofer Merchant is the co-founder of Intangible Labs. She spent over 25 years leading technology companies (Apple, Autodesk, GoLive/Adobe) and personally launched over 100 products and services, netting $18 billion in revenues. She is ranked among the top 50 influential management thinkers in the world (one of her TED Talks has been referenced 300 million times). Our Best Work is her 4th book.Listen to the full episode to hear:Why accepting our current norms won't get leaders where they want to goHow what we call personal agency is in reality socially constructed and drivenWhy we need more real care and less caretaking in our relationships at work and in lifeHow teams can shift towards situational leadership and recentering how we think about the unique value and capabilities individuals bringHow ownership, shared purpose, and co-creation help us build new systems, unstuck from the status quoNilofer's lessons about self-trust, taking risks, and approaching the future of work with hopeLearn more about Nilofer Merchant:WebsiteThe Intangible LabsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nilofer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nilofer.merchantConnect on LinkedInOur Best Work: Break Free from the 24 Invisible Norms That Limit UsLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:The Power of Onlyness: Make Your Wild Ideas Mighty Enough to Dent the WorldMary Parker FollettMother Mary Comes to Me, Arundhati RoyThe God of Small Things, Arundhati RoyPrizefighter - Mumford & SonsLaw & OrderDire Straits - Money For NothingDuran Duran - Hungry like the WolfThe Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam GrantChapters:(00:07) - Introduction (12:12) - Why Norms Persist (15:17) - Making the Hard Changes (16:42) - Personal Agency is Not Persona (19:31) - Servant to Situational Leadership (23:44) - Care vs Caretaking (32:37) - Making it Practical: Power of Onlines (39:38) - Uncertainty and Control (43:20) - AI, Layoffs, and Control (46:33) - Build The New Village (48:29) - Ownership Over Accountability (53:03) - Trusting Your Instinct (57:29) - Walking Toward Yourself (01:01:06) - Hope As Liberation (01:04:06) - Quickfire Questions (01:10:44) - How To Connect (01:11:33) - Closing Thoughts

HEADLINES:• Dubai Crown Prince just approved a $408 million economic relief package • Saudi Arabia Freezes Consultancy Payments as Iran War Pressures State Spending • Alabbar Says Noon Will Cut Staff by 50% Within Three Months

Dan and Ian are joined by Jeff Picaro of meetwingman.com to recap lessons from the DC Mexico event and share five trends for 2026 in bootstrapped, location-independent businesses. In this episode: • Why organic traffic is rebounding and how legacy publishers can compound results via Google, LLMs, and AI repurposing • Why companies with strong SOPs and systems are translating fastest to AI-enabled workflows and higher margins (especially agencies) • How org charts may shift from pyramids to circular, data-centered “hive mind” models with new technical and client-facing roles • Why many founders who started with AI-driven layoffs are rehiring as capacity and demand expand • Why bootstrappers should consider going upmarket, raising contract value, and pursuing bigger customers and deals. Thanks to this week's sponsor Wayfront — the AI-ready operating system for productized agencies. One client portal. One team dashboard. All your data, AI-accessible. TMBA listeners get an extra free month on top of the trial at wayfront.com/tmba. Resources mentioned: Jeff Picaro E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Work the System by Sam Carpenter The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Jack Dorsey's blog post on the circular org chart (published during Block layoffs) Supabase GitHub More Business Resources Upcoming DC Events Tropical MBA is a podcast for entrepreneurs building location-independent businesses. Subscribe for weekly episodes on business, money, and the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) Welcome and Guest Intro (00:00:59) Why Events Spark Growth (00:02:45) Trend 1 Organic Returns (00:07:25) Trend 2 Systems Win (00:13:02) Trend 3 Org Charts Shift (00:17:22) Sponsor Wayfront Break (00:18:48) Trend 4 Layoffs to Hiring (00:25:54) Trend 5 Go Upmarket (00:32:23) Wrap Up and Takeaways (00:34:46) Outro and Resources CONNECT: Dan Andrews is the co-founder of Dynamite Circle, author of Before the Exit, host of the Tropical MBA podcast, and an entrepreneur who has successfully launched and scaled multiple 7-figure businesses. Email Dan@tropicalmba.com PLAYLIST: The $10K Projects You Never Do (AI Just Changed That) How to Build a 6-Figure Digital Business with Claude Code We Got Claude-Pilled

Note: "Act 1" was a separate published audio podcast.Get an EZ "DEFECTOR" hoodie!*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*EZ had another "Curb Your Enthusiasm moment" at the vet.*O'Neill continues to be in full remission.*EZ witnessed breaking news while driving home from the vet.*EZ goes viral.*Local hilljacks fight at board meeting.*Chelsea Handler has a problem with Shane Gills and Tony Hinchcliff.*Jeff Probst spoils the Live Survivor show. Also, Probst looks like shit.*School board member who said, "God you're hot" to a kid, now facing assault charges.*AI robot started out great, but ends up failing spectacularly.*More layoffs because of AI warms EZ's heart.*Asshole of the DaySponsorsTie Dye Festival, Zalenski Outdoor Services, Impact Power Sports, Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Shoreliners Striping,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*Buy an EZ "DEFECTOR" hoodieNote: "Act 1" was a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*EZ had another "Curb Your Enthusiasm moment" at the vet.*O'Neill continues to be in full remission.*EZ witnessed breaking news while driving home from the vet.*EZ goes viral.*Local hilljacks fight at board meeting.*Chelsea Handler has a problem with Shane Gills and Tony Hinchcliff.*Jeff Probst spoils the Live Survivor show. Also, Probst looks like shit.*School board member who said, "God you're hot" to a kid, now facing assault charges.*AI robot started out great, but ends up failing spectacularly.*More layoffs because of AI warms EZ's heart.*Asshole of the DaySponsorsTie Dye Festival, Zalenski Outdoor Services, Impact Power Sports, Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Shoreliners Striping,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kevin and Cory analyze the NHL and NBA playoffs, highlighting the Carolina Hurricanes' unprecedented 12-day layoff and its historical parallels to 1919. They also discuss the injury-riddled series between the OKC Thunder and the Spurs, including Stephon Castle's high turnover count and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance.

American retail is undergoing a massive structural shift. Hosts Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong welcome Luke Kawa from Sherwood News to break down Walmart's latest earnings, surging online grocery demand, and why high gas prices are altering consumer behavior. Plus, a look at Intuit's massive 17% workforce reduction as corporate America races to pivot to an AI-first ecosystem.Key Takeaways:The Premiumization of Walmart: Guest Luke Kawa joins to unpack how higher-income households switching to online grocery delivery are reshaping the retail giant.Gas Prices vs. Retail Guidance: Why Walmart's stellar first quarter was overshadowed by a cautious financial outlook tied to rising fuel costs.The AI Restructuring Wave: Analyzing Intuit's sudden decision to lay off 17% of its workforce to fund an aggressive pivot into an AI-first platform.TSA & The Travel Economy: What the latest airport checkpoint data reveals about modern consumer discretionary spending.Links & Resources:Read more from Luke: sherwood.newsWatch Live on YouTube: youtube.com/thefinancialexchangeshowFollow us on X: @TFEshowSupport Our Veterans: dav5k.bostonDisclaimer: The Financial Exchange is produced by Money Matters Radio and hosted by employees of the Armstrong Advisory Group. Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts. This program does not offer specific investment advice.

The Department of Health and Human Services carried out widespread layoffs a year ago. Now it's sending out a second wave of reduction in force notices. HHS says these are more targeted layoffs, targeting employees it missed when their offices and programs were eliminated last year. All of this is happening as HHS embarks on a hiring surge. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom and Drew break down a stacked news day starting with the Trump DOJ signing off on a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" settlement that wraps up Trump's pending lawsuits and grants tax-investigation immunity to him, Donald Jr., Eric, and the Trump Organization for any returns filed before the investigation date. Tom unpacks why this functions as a soft self-pardon, why the slush fund framing is structurally dangerous regardless of the merits, and why presidents need to operate knowing every move will be scrutinized after they leave office. From there, the guys get into Trump claiming he paused a bombing campaign against Iran an hour before it was set to launch at the request of GCC nations, US bond yields hitting their highest level since 2007, and the AIPAC-funded primary takedown of Thomas Massie in Kentucky — the one Congressman wearing a pin tracking the national debt, now removed by lobby money in the most naked display of money-in-politics this cycle. Tom delivers an extended argument on the overproduction of elites — why too many people are being pushed into white-collar tracks the economy can't reward, how this fuels the resentment cycle driving political instability, and why historical empires (including pre-Revolution France) collapsed under the same dynamic. He walks through the Niall Ferguson book on the Rothschilds as a case study for understanding the meta-rules of how the world actually works, and pushes back hard against the Jeff Bezos pitch to exempt lower earners from federal taxes — arguing that everyone paying in is the only mechanism that keeps the government accountable. Plus: Mark Zuckerberg's leaked audio explaining why Meta is recording employee computer use to train AI amid the layoffs, why Tom is heading to Piers Morgan to debate AI displacement, how Kobe Bryant's pivot from basketball to filmmaking models the right mindset for navigating technological disruption, Ashley St. Clair's claim that Elon had access to 2024 election data, and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson saying she "felt seen" being called a communist by Trump. This one is dense. Tom is in deep-dive mode the whole episode, particularly on the central banking and inflation theft mechanics that he argues are the real engine behind almost every political fight currently dominating the news cycle. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Tom Bilyeu, Impact Theory, Drew, Trump DOJ settlement, Trump tax immunity, IRS slush fund, 1.776 billion, Trump Iran bombing paused, US bond yields 2026, Thomas Massie AIPAC, Massie Kentucky primary, money in politics, Mark Zuckerberg leaked audio, Meta AI surveillance, AI layoffs, Piers Morgan, Katie Wilson Seattle mayor, communist mayor, Jeff Bezos taxes, nurse in Queens, overproduction of elites, Niall Ferguson Rothschild, French Revolution, inflation theft, central banking, Ashley St Clair Elon, 2024 election data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom and Drew break down a stacked news day starting with the Trump DOJ signing off on a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" settlement that wraps up Trump's pending lawsuits and grants tax-investigation immunity to him, Donald Jr., Eric, and the Trump Organization for any returns filed before the investigation date. Tom unpacks why this functions as a soft self-pardon, why the slush fund framing is structurally dangerous regardless of the merits, and why presidents need to operate knowing every move will be scrutinized after they leave office. From there, the guys get into Trump claiming he paused a bombing campaign against Iran an hour before it was set to launch at the request of GCC nations, US bond yields hitting their highest level since 2007, and the AIPAC-funded primary takedown of Thomas Massie in Kentucky — the one Congressman wearing a pin tracking the national debt, now removed by lobby money in the most naked display of money-in-politics this cycle. Tom delivers an extended argument on the overproduction of elites — why too many people are being pushed into white-collar tracks the economy can't reward, how this fuels the resentment cycle driving political instability, and why historical empires (including pre-Revolution France) collapsed under the same dynamic. He walks through the Niall Ferguson book on the Rothschilds as a case study for understanding the meta-rules of how the world actually works, and pushes back hard against the Jeff Bezos pitch to exempt lower earners from federal taxes — arguing that everyone paying in is the only mechanism that keeps the government accountable. Plus: Mark Zuckerberg's leaked audio explaining why Meta is recording employee computer use to train AI amid the layoffs, why Tom is heading to Piers Morgan to debate AI displacement, how Kobe Bryant's pivot from basketball to filmmaking models the right mindset for navigating technological disruption, Ashley St. Clair's claim that Elon had access to 2024 election data, and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson saying she "felt seen" being called a communist by Trump. This one is dense. Tom is in deep-dive mode the whole episode, particularly on the central banking and inflation theft mechanics that he argues are the real engine behind almost every political fight currently dominating the news cycle. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Quo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Tom Bilyeu, Impact Theory, Drew, Trump DOJ settlement, Trump tax immunity, IRS slush fund, 1.776 billion, Trump Iran bombing paused, US bond yields 2026, Thomas Massie AIPAC, Massie Kentucky primary, money in politics, Mark Zuckerberg leaked audio, Meta AI surveillance, AI layoffs, Piers Morgan, Katie Wilson Seattle mayor, communist mayor, Jeff Bezos taxes, nurse in Queens, overproduction of elites, Niall Ferguson Rothschild, French Revolution, inflation theft, central banking, Ashley St Clair Elon, 2024 election data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda and Ash dives into real-world applications of AI, how a legal battle with a tenant was won using AI formatting, how property managers are leveraging chat features to streamline leasing, and how entrepreneurs are building AI-powered agents that outpace traditional apps. You'll learn about the cost benefits of AI tools like Claude Cowork and ChatGPT, including how to build skills and processes that live beyond individual employees, safeguarding your knowledge and operations. They also break down critical topics like AI's role in layoffs, why companies are using 'rescue capital' as an excuse to impose huge losses on investors, and how to spot overhyped investments in markets like Phoenix. Plus, get insider tips on how to ethically analyze real estate deals, defend against misrepresentations, and set up your own AI infrastructure to stay ahead. Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://m1.com/ for more info.  Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest round of Starbucks layoffs has rekindled concerns about Seattle’s business environment. Washington ranked as nearly the worst state for military retirees in new study. Guest: Former SPOG president Mike Solan announced his candidacy for the Pierce County Council. // Big Local: A man in Pierce County led state troopers on a high-speed chase in a Corvette was also charged for theft of the same Corvette weeks later. A Bellevue dad invented a World Cup board game. // You Pick the Topic: Teens today are drinking less than previous generations, but not for a good reason.

Markets are hitting new highs while volatility, inflation concerns, interest rates, and geopolitical risks continue to pressure investors. Lance Roberts and Danny Ratliff answer your questions about investing, retirement planning, portfolio management, taxes, market risk, Federal Reserve policy, and the economy. From market momentum and valuation risks to retirement income strategies and financial planning mistakes, this is your opportunity to get straightforward answers without Wall Street spin. Here's a topical rundown of today's show: 0:00 - INTRO 0:57 - Markets Trying to Sell-off 6:17 - Market Comparisons 11:19 - Not Reading the News is Better 12:08 - Is TLT a Good Buy Now? 15:40 - What to Do with Cash 16:40 - Can Bond Yields Go Over 5.5%? 19:08 - Will There Be Inflation from SCOTUS Ruling on Trucker Broker Liability? 20:14 - What Would Trigger Differentiation from Standard Correction or Worse? 23:50 - Higher Oil = Higher Treasuries? 28:26 - Space Stocks, Momentum Trading, & Space-X IPO 31:27 - The Roth Conversion Conundrum 33:53 - APLD Positioning & Short Squeeze 36:21 - Correlation of Assets - What to do when trades don't work 40:46 - Microsoft, AI, & Layoffs 41:48 - What is Your Plan for a Market Downturn? 49:14 - Social Security Reform - Raising Minimum Retirement Age? 55:02 - In What Sector will Space-X Be Placed? Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "The NVDA Earnings Report: Could It Pop The Gamma Bubble?" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-nvda-earnings-report-could-it-pop-the-gamma-bubble/ ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/ngEmjqsUFTY ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" feature, "Market Decoupling Danger," here: https://youtu.be/uDPuWbEqO-E ------- Watch our previous show, "U.S. - Iran Risks You Cannot Ignore" https://youtube.com/live/YT_BHXcoydw ------- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series presentation, "A SimpleVisor Tutorial," Thursday, June 4, 2025 at Noon: https://streamyard.com/watch/MwairsimgmnS -------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #BullMarket #MarketCorrection #FederalReserve #Investing #Investing #Retirement #FinancialPlanning #SocialSecurity #SpaceXIPO

Blazers Layoffs + Aaron Rodgers full 1272 Wed, 20 May 2026 22:26:58 +0000 g9AXbVm6tIc2Q8WODF83tXZmt4Fj29iW sports The Firm of Harris and Marang sports Blazers Layoffs + Aaron Rodgers Fast paced and local, giving in depth insights to the Trail Blazers, baseball, college football and the NFL. With the right kind of weird to get Portland through the workday. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%

Brian O'Donovan, Work & Technology Correspondent, reports on Meta's plans to cut 8,000 jobs globally, which is around 10% of its workforce.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Major layoffs at Meta, Accenture, and major banks are fueling fears that AI is rapidly replacing white-collar jobs. This segment explores the growing backlash against artificial intelligence, concerns over data centers and energy costs, the impact on education and critical thinking, and why many Americans are increasingly skeptical of AI's long-term consequences.

In this episode, we break down the latest job market news shaping the Summer 2026 hiring landscape. Cisco recently announced 4,000 layoffs while shifting toward AI-driven services, highlighting a broader trend of companies restructuring their workforce.But the headlines don't tell the full story.We'll cover the bad news, the “meh” news, and the good news for job seekers—including why some economists are already talking about “layoff regret,” what the Employment Trends Index rising to 105.77 suggests about hiring demand, and how you can position yourself to stand out.You'll also learn practical resume updates and job search strategies to stay competitive in a changing job market.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a brutal wave of workforce cuts hitting the U.S. supply chain sector. More than 5,183 freight-related workers have been affected by shutdowns, restructurings, and contract losses spanning at least twenty states across logistics, manufacturing, and transportation. The largest single reduction came from California-based FreshRealm, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after disruptions tied to a 2025 listeria outbreak, with major cuts at third-party logistics operators and automotive parts manufacturers also contributing to the staggering totals. Next, we explore how Florida law enforcement has dismantled a massive organized theft ring in an investigation known as Operation D-Fence. Authorities arrested fourteen people and estimate that roughly $7 million in proceeds moved through the criminal enterprise over the last year, with the operation allegedly functioning like a business complete with theft crews, transportation networks, centralized storage locations, and online resale channels targeting major retailers and construction sites across Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Finally, we unpack how the wreckage of the autonomous driving boom is being repurposed into a new generation of commercial trucking safety technology. MicroVision secured Luminar's assets for $33 million after the company's bankruptcy, gaining production programs with Volvo, an ASIC design team in Colorado Springs, and world-class validation facilities in Orlando. For fleet operators, the value proposition translates directly to cost-per-mile savings, with advanced driver-assistance systems delivering substantial accident cost avoidance and some insurers offering up to twenty percent reduced premiums. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Harris and Scott Leese unpack one of the most honest conversations they've had on the Surf and Sales Podcast. From sales layoffs and negotiating severance packages… to why even top sales leaders struggle to see their own blind spots… this episode dives deep into the realities nobody talks about in SaaS and sales leadership. Topics include: The hidden value of mastermind groups and peer feedback Why successful people still get stuck How to structure a high-impact mastermind ZoomInfo layoffs and the controversy around termination-by-text Negotiating severance packages the smart way What sales professionals should do immediately after getting laid off Why sales careers may need to expand beyond SaaS The psychology of feedback, ego, and career growth Richard finally switching from PC to Mac after 30+ years Plus: an update on the next Surf and Sales in Costa Rica and why attendees call it "life changing." If you work in sales, leadership, SaaS, consulting, or startups — this episode will hit close to home. #Sales #SalesLeadership #SaaS #Layoffs #SalesTraining #SurfAndSales #RichardHarris #ScottLeese #SalesCareers #Negotiation #FounderLedSales

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: National Conference of State Legislators, “FY 2027 State Budget Status,” May 7, 2026, https://www.ncsl.org/fiscal/fy-2027-state-budget-status. Robert Tann, “Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs state budget, with Medicaid taking brunt of cuts to close $1 billion gap,” May 8, 2026, https://www.aspentimes.com/news/colorado-new-budget-cuts-medicaid/, The Aspen Times. Liese Klein, “Connecticut hospitals get funding boost as federal Medicaid cuts loom,” May 9, 2026, https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/connecticut-hospitals-budget-provider-tax-medicaid-22244864.php, CT Insider. Clark Corbin, “Idaho Senate passes rewritten health and welfare budget with additional budget cuts,” March 26, 2026, https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/03/26/idaho-senate-passes-rewritten-health-and-welfare-budget-with-additional-budget-cuts/, Idaho Capital Sun. Jason Bailey, “Budget Agreement Cuts and Freezes Funding for Most Services, Continues to Underfund Medicaid,” April 15, 2026, https://kypolicy.org/budget-agreement-cuts-and-freezes-funding-for-most-services-continues-to-underfund-medicaid/, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. Roz Brown, “NM's Medicaid program gets state funding boost after federal cuts,” March 26, 2026, https://www.krwg.org/regional/2026-03-26/nms-medicaid-program-gets-state-funding-boost-after-federal-cuts, KRWG Public Media. Hayley DeSilva, “Layoffs, closures tracker: Providence to cut 40 positions,” May 12, 2026, https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/, Modern Healthcare. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Walmart laying off workers while AI continues changing the job market. Subway closing hundreds of locations while sandwich shops and coffee chains keep fighting for customers. In this episode of MX3 Podcast, we discuss how major brands are adapting, what AI could mean for everyday workers, and why even iconic companies like Walmart and Subway are not immune to economic pressure.We also look at Subway's franchise challenges, declining store count, remodel costs, royalty fees, competition from Jersey Mike's, Firehouse Subs, coffee shops, and the bigger question: are these business shifts warning signs for the economy?At MX3 Podcast, our mission is discussing money, motivation, and relevant events in a way that gets people thinking, talking, and paying attention.Visit us at www.mx3.vip

Send us Fan MailShe was leading her team through one of the most stressful quarters of her career. Layoffs were in the air. She was fighting hard behind closed doors to protect every person who reported to her. And in every team meeting, she said the same thing, with all the conviction she could find: everything is going to be fine.She meant it as protection. Her team heard something else entirely.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton shares what happens when high-performing women leaders try to shield their teams from uncertainty by offering reassurance they cannot guarantee, and the one communication shift that rebuilds trust and refocuses a team in the middle of a shaky moment.What You Will LearnWhy premature reassurance, even when it comes from a place of care, creates distance with the high-performing team members you most want to keep engaged.The difference between managing your team's emotions and respecting their intelligence, and why one builds trust while the other quietly erodes it.A simple two-part communication move you can use in your next team meeting to name uncertainty directly and anchor your team in what they can own.Your Action StepBefore your next team meeting, write down three things: what you know, what you are still working to find out, and one priority your team can own right now. Open the meeting by saying those three things out loud. Close by inviting your team to come to you individually if they need more.Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to talk through what you are navigating with your team and identify the next move that will steady your leadership in this season.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

At Consensus Miami, BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes joins CoinDesk Live to break down why AI-driven layoffs could create the next banking crisis and how bitcoin is already pricing it in. He also shares his updated BTC price target, his conviction bet on Hyperliquid, and why he thinks crypto regulation misses the point entirely. - 00:00 - Q1 No-Trade Zone and What Changed Arthur's View 02:34 - AI Layoffs, Over-Leveraged Economy, and the Coming Banking Crisis 04:57 - Why the Fed Is Missing the Problem and What Bitcoin Is Signaling 06:09 - Crypto Regulation, the CLARITY Act, and Why Arthur Doesn't Care 08:29 - Bitcoin $125K Target and the Money Printing Thesis 09:26 - Hyperliquid, Hype $150 by August, and Why Trading Apps Win 15:23 - Prediction Markets, Zcash, and Why Altcoins Will Never Die

Walter Sterling takes listeners through another strange overnight ride covering Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop, China's social credit system, Taylor Swift's future family, JonBenét Ramsey, JFK assassination theories, and America's hidden history. Walter revisits the unanswered questions surrounding JonBenét Ramsey's murder, the JFK files, and why certain mysteries still refuse to go away. He also speaks with Michelle Gibson about alternative history, the Great Chicago Fire, other major fires of 1871, lost trolley systems, free energy, and the powerful interests that reshaped America. Plus, listener calls on China, protests, cell phone service, landlines, vigilante justice, and the mysteries that still keep America awake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also a major insider trading case strikes Biglaw. ----- The legal industry as a whole continues to rake in cash, but a few firms have shown signs of trouble. Reports out of Paul Weiss bear all the hallmarks of a stealth layoff, with litigation associates being let go for "performance" issues that never came up before. Meanwhile, a recent megamerger firm found itself cutting back on supposed redundancies. The Supreme Court set out to obliterate what's left of voting rights, and along the way Sam Alito managed to cite fake facts and throw a temper tantrum at Justice Jackson. Also, the DOJ announced breaking up a major insider trading scheme involving multiple Biglaw firms.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, Tom Bilyeu and Drew dive deep into the wild landscape of current events, from the volatile swings in oil prices and energy crises to the behind-the-scenes machinations shaping global politics and markets. They tackle the real-world impact of economic shocks on everyday Americans, debate whether we're witnessing tactical negotiation or political theater in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, and break down complex topics like bond yields, AI breakthroughs, and the rise of GLP1 drugs. You'll hear candid, sometimes skeptical takes on how world leaders are spinning narratives to sway both markets and minds, the strategic consequences of technological innovation, and how shifting economic realities are directly affecting businesses and jobs. The conversation goes philosophical, exploring the interplay between optimism, determinism, and the ever-present challenge of enacting real change—whether in your mindset, your business, or the world at large. Stay tuned as Tom Bilyeu and Drew blend big-picture analysis with actionable, real-world insights—cutting through the noise to get to the real impact beneath the headlines. 00:00 Intro 02:01 Gas Prices Surge, Energy Crisis Coming? 10:34 End of Operation Epic Fury 22:21 Bond Yield Spikes / Fed's Response 33:11 Affordability Crisis Messaging For Politicans 01:01:20 Coinbase Layoff 14% 01:07:00 MIT Give AI a HUMAN Body 01:10:20 A prompt of a screenshot of a screenshot of a screenshot 01:12:44 New AI Company SubQ Making Waves 01:21:22 South Korea's First Robot Monk 01:23:42 13% of Americans Take GLP-1 01:27:44 $1 Billion Ballroom 01:31:11 Chinese EV 01:35:59 Crowd funding Spirit Airlines 01:40:50 HP's New Printing Subscription Plan Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, Tom Bilyeu and Drew dive deep into the wild landscape of current events, from the volatile swings in oil prices and energy crises to the behind-the-scenes machinations shaping global politics and markets. They tackle the real-world impact of economic shocks on everyday Americans, debate whether we're witnessing tactical negotiation or political theater in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, and break down complex topics like bond yields, AI breakthroughs, and the rise of GLP1 drugs. You'll hear candid, sometimes skeptical takes on how world leaders are spinning narratives to sway both markets and minds, the strategic consequences of technological innovation, and how shifting economic realities are directly affecting businesses and jobs. The conversation goes philosophical, exploring the interplay between optimism, determinism, and the ever-present challenge of enacting real change—whether in your mindset, your business, or the world at large. Stay tuned as Tom Bilyeu and Drew blend big-picture analysis with actionable, real-world insights—cutting through the noise to get to the real impact beneath the headlines. 00:00 Intro 02:01 Gas Prices Surge, Energy Crisis Coming? 10:34 End of Operation Epic Fury 22:21 Bond Yield Spikes / Fed's Response 33:11 Affordability Crisis Messaging For Politicans 01:01:20 Coinbase Layoff 14% 01:07:00 MIT Give AI a HUMAN Body 01:10:20 A prompt of a screenshot of a screenshot of a screenshot 01:12:44 New AI Company SubQ Making Waves 01:21:22 South Korea's First Robot Monk 01:23:42 13% of Americans Take GLP-1 01:27:44 $1 Billion Ballroom 01:31:11 Chinese EV 01:35:59 Crowd funding Spirit Airlines 01:40:50 HP's New Printing Subscription Plan Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices