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What happens when everything you were told to do stops working — and you have to figure it out at 23? In this episode of Winners Find A Way, Coach Trent M. Clark sits down with Tony Wilkins, Northwestern and University of Chicago Booth graduate, longtime angel investor, executive coach, cancer survivor, and author of The Art of Angel Investing. Tony grew up as the oldest of six boys, built his career as an electrical engineer at Chrysler Corporation in 1979, and was laid off after just one year, along with 300 others. At 23, with everything he thought he had figured out suddenly gone, he made a decision that would shape the rest of his life — stop solving for a job and start solving for financial independence. From there, he went on to earn his MBA at Booth, build a career in high-level banking and finance, become a founding member of Hyde Park Angels in Chicago, and invest in early-stage companies like Spot Hero (acquired by Uber), Cameo, and Nutrasense. This conversation is about more than investing. Tony and Trent dig into what it really means to be the CEO of yourself — knowing what you are solving for, being ruthless about what you can control, and letting go of what you can't. Tony shares how the layoff that shattered his plans at 23 was actually the best thing that ever happened to him, why he secretly applied to Harvard Business School nine months into his dream job, and how a mentee half his age gave him one of the most powerful leadership phrases he's ever heard: "I am firm in my mission and flexible in my methods." This episode is a reminder that winners are not people who never face setbacks. Winners are the ones who learn, adjust, lead, and find a way. In This Episode, We Discuss: How getting laid off at 23 became Tony's most important life lesson Why you must know what you are really solving for — not just what you want right now The CEO of your mindset and owning your results completely Being ruthless about what you can control and letting go of everything you can't How to get started as an angel investor — even without Silicon Valley connections The concept of "triumph or tuition" and why every investment teaches you something How change, AI, and the next generation will shape the future of leadership Key Takeaways ✨ Know what you're really solving for It's not enough to want a good job or a big title. Tony asks every client: "What are you really solving for?" Keep asking why — five times if you have to — until you get to the truth beneath the surface answer. ✨ Be the CEO of yourself You are responsible for your results. No one is coming to save you. Tony learned this at 23 when Chrysler cut 300 people without warning. The sooner you take full ownership of your direction, the sooner your life changes. ✨ Be ruthless about what you can control Tony's rule: be ruthless about what you can control and ruthlessly ignore everything you can't. Gravity exists. Corporate layoffs happen. AI is here. Your energy goes toward what you can actually move. ✨ Triumph or tuition — just get in the water You cannot learn to swim from a book. You cannot become an angel investor without writing a check. Every investment either gives you a triumph or pays your tuition. Either way, you are learning. The key is to start. ✨ Firm in your mission, flexible in your methods A young mentee said this to Tony at the end of a coaching call, and it stopped him cold. Your mission is the non-negotiable. How do you get there? That can evolve. The best leaders hold both at once. Resources Mentioned The Art of Angel Investing by Tony Wilkins Hyde Park Angels — Chicago-based angel investing group Spot Hero — parking app, acquired by Uber Cameo — celebrity video platform Nutrasense — glucose monitoring and quantified self-tracking Connect with Tony Wilkins Instagram: @TonyWilkinChicago LinkedIn: Tony Wilkins 76 Connect with Trent M. Clark Trent M. Clark is the CEO of Leadershipity, President of EOS Michigan, a global speaker, former Major League Baseball coach, and the author of Leading Winning Teams. Website: https://www.trentmclark.com/ Leadershipity: https://www.leadershipity.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Leadershipity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrentMClark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trentmclark/ Book: Leading Winning Teams — https://leadingwinningteams.trent-clark.com/bookrecording79 Listen & Subscribe Listen to Winners Find A Way every week on YouTube and all major podcast platforms for conversations with leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers who know what it means to overcome adversity and keep finding a way.  

Support us on Patreon here! Every Friday, the finest degenerate journalists on the internet serve up loud, irreverent, hilarious takes on gaming, drinking, pop culture, and everything in between. In this episode: Dom and Tiggy touch on a variety of topics in the gaming and esports world, including:Bungie mass layoffsSteam Machine pricing revealedGTA VI preorders and pricing is liveTiggy makes another stupid betYour voicemails...And more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/not-another-gaming-podcast--6937021/support.For more, check us out at Twitch.tv/WickedGoodGaming, @WickedGoodGames on Twitter, and @WickedGoodGaming on all other platforms!

Play High On Life 2 NOW on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, with a DEMO newly available on all 3 platforms. High On Life 2 hits Nintendo Switch 2 THIS WEDNESDAY, July 1st, and catch it on discount for the FIRST TIME as part of the Steam Summer Sale.https://store.steampowered.com/app/2069250/High_On_Life_2/Head to http://factormeals.com/kindafunny50off and use code kindafunny50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Bungie announces Layoffs, the price of the Xbox is going up, and could GTA 6 get a physical disc later on? Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:09:45 - Bungie Announces Layoffs as It Admits 'Destiny 2 Fell Short of Expectations' - Tom Philips @ IGN00:38:50 - Ad00:41:15- Xbox's price is going up - Xbox Wire00:57:45 - Wee News!01:00:30 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Gray sits in for Brent Blum. Chris Williams and Rob talk Joshua Jefferson to the Brooklyn Nets, the layoffs at KXNO and what to make of Iowa State football's preseason expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Mike Deaton for a conversation about layoffs, entrepreneurship, land investing, and reinventing life after corporate America. Mike shares how he spent more than two decades in big tech operations and supply chain before getting laid off, then deciding not to jump back into another W-2 job. Instead, he and his wife stepped into the world of vacant land investing, buying property below market value and reselling it through cash sales and owner financing. The conversation covers the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur, learning to tolerate risk, direct mail marketing, choosing the right land markets, understanding county dynamics, and why failure feels different once you are building something of your own. This is a practical episode for anyone interested in real estate, side income, entrepreneurship, or creating more control over their future. *Contact Ed Parcaut:** -

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Chris Ronzio, Jonathan Ronzio, and Sasha Robinson trade hot takes on the workforce headlines everyone's arguing about. Are companies really cutting jobs because of AI, or just using it as cover for bad decisions and overhiring? Is the war on middle management (à la GitLab's three-layer flattening) a smart move or a morale killer? And with engagement at an 11-year low and "quiet stayers" replacing quiet quitters, how much turnover is actually healthy?Then things get personal: Chris and Jonathan go head-to-head on remote vs. hybrid work—data, digital-nomad nostalgia, and all—while Sasha referees and lays out where Trainual actually lands today. Plus, why your manager shouldn't be your "guidance counselor," the case for an employee "aspiration index," and how AI is letting great managers handle 15 reports instead of 5.(The performance management deep-dive? Bumped to next week—this one ran away from us.)

Layoffs hit even the SEOs who survive every prior cut. Paul Andre de Vera, founder of Answer Engine Optimization and a 15-year enterprise SEO leader at Workday, Stripe, and Anaplan, spent two years rebuilding after a startup layoff—landing his next role by ranking a target keyword number one within 24 hours during an interview. He breaks down using your own SEO skill set to build a personal brand and rank for your name, the over-deliver interview approach that makes you memorable to recruiters long after the initial conversation, and a content refresh strategy that pairs SERP-driven optimization tools with AEO factors like declarative headings to win in both traditional rankings and LLM results.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Washington’s new tax forces insurance companies to bankroll abortion fund. Xbox faces thousands of layoffs this summer as new CEO orders gaming division ‘reset.’ Guest: Katy Cornell is a Republican who running for Washington’s 26th Legislative District. // Bob Ferguson can’t say the word “woman” when talking about people that go through menopause. New York is close to passing a bill that removes the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’ in favor of gender-neutral language. Activists in Seattle are pushing back against a new data center. // California’s board of regents is considering bringing back standardized testing for college admissions.

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Are layoffs starting to backfire in Silicon Valley? As Robinhood and Rivian announce job cuts, employees at Meta Platforms are starting to revolt against job cuts and reassignments into jobs they didn't sign up for. Plus, we discuss Fox buying Roku, SpaceX's $60 billion acquisition, and play the World Cup of Investing. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss: - Robinhood and Rivian Layoffs - Are Layoffs Backfiring? - Fox Buys Roku, But Why? - SpaceX Buys Cursor - World Cup of Investing - Stocks On Our Radar Companies discussed: Petrobras (PBR), Mercado Libre (MELI), ASML (ASML), Spotify (SPOT), Samsung, Tencent (TCEHY), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Life Time Holdings (LTH), Rivian (RIVN), Meta Platforms (META), Robinhood (HOOD), Roku (ROKU), Fox (FOXA), SpaceX (SPCX). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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More tough news for employees in the Franklin County dairy industry; Gov. Phil Scott took action on more laws this week; and an Addison County musician determined to get back into the studio after hardships and loss.

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode...--> Maybe XBOX should have died the hero, but instead, it seems that the gaming giant has finally lived long enough to become the villain. Despite spending the past month shoring up good will with demonstrations that it is listening to fans, this week the company put out enough bad news to last an entire year -- all part of new XBOX boss Asha Sharma's big 100 day reset for the company.--> EA has formed EA Advertising, a new "platform" dedicated to helping real-world brands advertise in its games through placements added "directly into gameplay and live experiences." --> Sony has patented a controller with buttons that harden when you play with it, and the design will potentially utilize fluid-filled membranes to achieve this. Yes, you read that right.--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Sports History 101Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer:  https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15Visit out merch store at gamers-week-podcast.creator-spring.comWe love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at youtube.com/@LoveRetroBTW- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378**Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26!Hosts: wrytersview, retrogamebrews, donniegretroOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Xbox Studios closed? + Bungie + EAOcarina of Time remake has "timeless gameplay"--what does that mean? https://mynintendonews.com/2026/06/15/nintendo-has-removed-and-replaced-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-description/Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition on Switch 2 shows up at Walmart despite Sega not announcing it exists yet https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-physical-copy-of-sonic-frontiers-definitive-edition-on-switch-2-appears-to-have-been-found-in-the-wild/ Questions from Discord: campfire knight: Do you ever just turn your console on, wishlist a bunch of stuff on the eShop, and then turn your console off because you are too burnt out to play anything including games you have already bought?

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KCRHA is now claiming that the $8 million missing from the budget are actually outstanding reimbursements from the City of Seattle and King County. Layoffs and school closures loom as Seattle Public Schools deal with a massive budget deficit. The Seattle World Cup committee is honoring the black community on Friday’s Juneteenth match. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson who was an opponent of the payroll tax explains why businesses are flocking to Bellevue. // Quick Hit: Footage from Iran’s first World Cup match shows a fan’s Israeli flag being take from them while Palestinian flags were still flying.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: x.com/pstrophyroom  -------------------------- This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss reports that several Xbox studios—including Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine—could be facing closure, restructuring, or independence as Microsoft continues to reshape its gaming business. We break down what these reports could mean for the future of Xbox Game Studios, Hellblade, South of Midnight, Psychonauts, and the broader Xbox ecosystem. We also dive into troubling reports surrounding Bungie, as the PlayStation-owned studio could reportedly lose up to 50% of its workforce following the conclusion of Destiny 2's story and Marathon's underwhelming launch performance. What does this mean for Bungie's future under Sony? Is Destiny 3 truly off the table? And can Marathon recover? Plus, we discuss Housemarque's future after Saros, why the studio sees itself following a path similar to FromSoftware, and what PlayStation fans can expect from one of Sony's fastest-growing first-party teams. Join us as we break down the biggest gaming industry stories of the week, the future of Xbox, Bungie, PlayStation Studios, and the state of the games business in 2026.

Henrik Zeberg says the market's most dangerous phase may still be ahead — a final, violent melt-up that could send risk assets sharply higher before the entire cycle turns. In this interview, Zeberg lays out why he believes investors are being pulled into the last stage of the bull market, why the Nasdaq could still surge, and why the endgame may be brutal: recession, deflation, collapsing risk assets, and a rush into cash. This is not a soft landing call. Zeberg argues the “everything rally” may be the trap — and that when it breaks, there may be nowhere to hide. Watch before the melt-up turns into the crash.

Send us Fan MailIf you are in a season of interviewing right now, whether by choice or by circumstance, this conversation is exactly what you need. Layoffs have touched so many talented professionals, and that is a business reality, not a reflection of your worth or your work. In this re-released episode, Kele Belton sits down with career strategy coach Tiffany Uman to walk through her proven framework for nailing job interviews with clarity and confidence, including the 3 C's that have helped her clients secure roles at companies like L'Oreal, Google, Meta, Apple, Disney, and Microsoft.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton sits down with Tiffany Uman, former L'Oreal Senior Director turned career strategy coach, to walk through the interview strategies that consistently land her clients $150K to $450K offers. Tiffany shares the 3 C's framework for interview preparation, the blind spots that quietly cap career growth, what to say (and not say) when negotiating salary, and why speaking up with your boss is one of the most underused tools in your career. This conversation was the most downloaded guest episode in the history of Communicate to Lead, and Kele is re-releasing it now because the strategies are exactly what listeners navigating today's job market need to hear.A note from Kele: This episode is being re-released in June 2026 because so many people are navigating job searches and career transitions right now. Since this conversation first aired, Tiffany has expanded her free interview guide into a full video training, and the link in these show notes points to her current resource.What You Will Learn:The 3 C's framework Tiffany teaches her clients to walk into any job interview with clarity, structure, and standout positioning.Why most professionals underestimate the blind spots quietly capping their career growth, and how to identify your own before they cost you the next opportunity.The exact way to communicate with your manager so they always have what they need to support you and advocate for you in promotion conversations.Tried-and-tested strategies for negotiating your salary package or compensation increase, even if you have never felt confident asking for more.Why quiet quitting is not a new phenomenon, what it is actually signaling about workplace culture, and what leaders can do instead of trying to whip teams into shape.How to position yourself as the solution to the role you want, so interviewers see you as the obvious hire.Your Action Step:Pick one of these to act on this week:If you have an interview coming up, download Tiffany's free training and walk through the 3 C's framework before your next conversation with a recruiter or hiring manager.If you are thinking about your next move but haven't started interviewing yet, identify one blind spot in your current role that may be capping your growth, and have a candid conversation with your manager about it.If you are not job searching but want to be ready when the right opportunity arrives, start practicing the 3 C's now, in your current role, by clearly communicating the value you bring to every project handoff.Mentioned in This Episode:Tiffany's free video training and guide, Nail Your Next Interview Training, is her current resource with her 4-step interview framework and word-for-word scripts.About Today's Guest, Tiffany Uman:Tiffany Uman is a former L'Oreal Senior Director with 13+ years of corporate experience, now a career strategy coach for ambitious women. She has helped clients land roles at companies including Google, Meta, Apple, Disney, Microsoft, Netflix, Amazon, Adobe, Nike, P&G, Starbucks, Walmart, and Deloitte. She is a LinkedIn Instructor with over one million learners and a coach for Microsoft. She graduated summa cum laude from McGill University and holds an executive business certification from MIT.Connect with Tiffany:Website: https://www.tiffanyuman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.uman/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-uman-career-strategy-coach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffany.umanAbout Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

ChatGPT's dominance of the AI market is slipping. New data from Sensor Tower shows OpenAI's flagship chatbot falling below 50% market share for the first time, while Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude continue gaining ground. At the same time, AI app downloads, consumer spending, and competition are accelerating across the industry. In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love examines what the changing AI landscape means for OpenAI, why Illinois could become the first U.S. state to restrict the use of AI-powered smart glasses while driving, and why Microsoft is reportedly considering a larger role for China's DeepSeek AI model inside Copilot and Azure despite potential geopolitical concerns. The show also looks at reports of another round of gaming industry layoffs, with Microsoft, Sony, and other publishers facing pressure to control costs while increasingly investing in AI-powered development tools. Stories include: • ChatGPT falls to 46.4% market share as Gemini and Claude gain ground • Illinois moves to restrict AI smart glasses while driving • Microsoft evaluates expanding DeepSeek in Azure and Copilot • Gaming industry braces for possible new layoffs amid AI transition #AI #ChatGPT #Microsoft #DeepSeek #Gemini #Claude #GamingIndustry #Xbox #ArtificialIntelligence #TechnologyNews #HashtagTrending Chapters: 00:00 Headlines and Intro 00:29 ChatGPT Share Shifts 02:41 AI Spending and Monetization 04:28 Retail AI and Amazon Rufus 06:01 Illinois Smart Glasses Ban 07:41 Microsoft Eyes DeepSeek 10:02 Gaming Layoffs and AI 12:46 Wrap Up and Outro

Download MP3 | Watch Video Episode Full Timestamps: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQJ9zKs8wJ5KHGWdOiIQfwbzLX2xnSpEguJCrCsCadg7cfktSeUDn-yariTv1hCSyA_EZ5w0EsR_c9J/pub BEAST SLAM Her Full Name is Josephine Gunhildr It Has Never Been Worse Than Turnabout Big Top Xbox Sacrificed Senua Nintendo Wins Big Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CastleSuperBeastArchive Visit http:drinkag1.com/SUPERBEAST to get a FREE AG1 Pro Shaker in your AG1 Pro Welcome Kit. - Take control of your income. Start selling for $1/month at http://shopify.com/superbeast  - Go to http://heroforge.com/ and use code CASTLE to get 5% off on all orders of physical miniatures.  - Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional pairs at http://warbyparker.com/CASTLE — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Docket: Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory.Compulsion Games and Double Fine are also in 'active negotiations' about spinning off. Carcass Clad reveal trailer - PC Gaming Show 2026 - A horrifying co-op tank game where you fight enemies who armour their vehicles with animals. What else did you expect from the Mouthwashing developers? Wishlist it now on Steam Nakyama interview. 10 seasons is planned for SF6, TIfa has been in development since 2023, Bosch and Yasmine were planned as a character since day 1. Yasmine is the main character. Placeholder AI assets in 1666 Google says artists who upload music to YouTube have already agreed to let the company train AI on their content, according to a new lawsuit filing. A new court filing claims that when indie artists upload music to YouTube, they grant a "broad license" that covers the AI initiatives of parent company Google. Palworld lawsuit nears end with Nintendo reportedly poised to gain almost nothing. TPC and Nintendo could reportedly come away with as little as $30k if they win. To put the potential $30k settlement into context, Nintendo's most recent annual report stated that it had made a $40m loss from patent litigation in its last business year. BREAKING: Ubisoft is shutting down its studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade and making further cuts across its global publishing business. Ubisoft Barcelona is also facing restructuring. Layoffs are currently pending consultation and could impact up to 380 employees. Pokémon Go Scans Quietly Trained the Navigation Tech Now Headed Into Military Drones. Hundreds of millions of Pokémon Go players spent years filming the streets, parks, and buildings around them to earn in-game rewards. Those roughly 30 billion environmental scans are now owned by Niantic Spatial, and they helped train a camera-based navigation model that a U.S. defense contractor is preparing to put into drones and other military robots. Most of the players had no idea. RGG Studio Head Talks Tupac's Controversial Stranger Than Heaven Inclusion Say hello to EA Advertising, which will let your favourite brands 'integrate' ads to 'enhance' your experience  

The World Cup is delivering, and not just on the pitch. This week we start with a genuine feel-good moment: cross-cultural chaos and connection across North America, from Cape Verde stunning Spain in Atlanta to a German tourist discovering Helen, GA and a Japanese visitor writing a love letter to free chips and salsa. Sometimes the world is actually kind of great. Then we get into it. AI is officially the number one reason people are losing their jobs in 2026. We dig into the 2026 International AI Safety Report, which finds that AI is impressive in some areas and genuinely concerning in others. These tools might be making us worse at the very things we're supposed to be getting better at. We also get into AI and grade inflation — a new Berkeley study finds professors in writing- and coding-heavy courses are handing out significantly more A's post-ChatGPT. And Pam weighs in from a journalism angle on what AI can and can't do for freelancers, and we get honest about the tasks we've tried to hand off to AI that just... made more work. And in this week's installment of After Dark, it's the AI Honesty Corner: we asked our AI platforms to profile us, roast us, and name our blind spots. The accuracy was mixed, occasionally devastating, and in at least one case, deeply funny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of Gamertag Radio, Danny and Riana discuss the ongoing gaming industry crisis, Xbox layoffs, studio closures, skyrocketing AAA development costs, and why even award-winning games struggle to make money. They explore the harsh realities of Game Pass economics, consumer behavior, and how the entertainment industry (including Hollywood) is shifting. A passionate conversation about supporting devs, buying games, and building a better future for the industry.Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.

After nearly three decades of public service, Shelby shares her experience navigating a Reduction in Force (RIF), the grief that follows career loss, and the challenge of rebuilding professional identity after an unexpected transition.In this candid coaching conversation, Belinda and Shelby explore what it means to process professional grief, move forward without bitterness, and build confidence in the face of uncertainty.They discuss leadership during difficult seasons, the importance of community, and why resilience often begins by remembering the challenges you've already survived.In this episode:Professional grief and career lossLeadership during personal transitionRebuilding confidence after a layoffIdentity shifts and reinventionCoaching, therapy, and resilienceFaith, community, and healingMoving from reflection to actionIf you're navigating a career transition, organizational change, retirement, or an unexpected life pivot, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement for the road ahead.--------------------Our company, Grounded and Global Advisory, is pleased to offer a quarterly advisory retainer. For $275 per month (billed quarterly, with the option to renew each quarter), you'll receive:One 60-minute coaching session per monthPriority access to our calendarOne annual 90-minute strategic intensiveThis offer is for the person who knows what good advisory support feels like and doesn't want to lose it. Spots are limited. If you're interested, email us directly at hello@stirringsuccess.com, and we'll be in touch.Send us a comment!Support the showWe publish new episodes every other Wednesday.Subscribe to the Leadership Tea PodcastSubscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube!Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights.

On this week's episode, Adam and Chris dive into the recent new of more Xbox layoffs, as well as the recent Fable 30-minute demo. They go in depth on the troubling trends in the gaming industry, including excessive game budgets, industry sustainability, and corporate greed. They explore how these issues impact game quality, studio health, and consumer trust.Join Kaylan, Adam and Chris as they delve into the big news stories in the gaming industry, as well as gush and rant about the past, present and future in video games!https://linktr.ee/pixelplaypodcastJoin us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXKWant to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at askpixelplay@gmail.com!Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycastFollow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycast Our Intro Music ///Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-song​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI​#xbox #ninjatheory #layoffs

What if losing your job isn't the end of your career story, but the beginning of a more intentional one? In this episode, Dean Newlund and Steve Jaffe explore how layoffs can become powerful opportunities for resilience, self-discovery, and reinvention.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Steve Jaffe discuss: Why layoffs often mirror the stages of grief and emotional recovery The myth of meritocracy and why high performers can still lose their jobs How job loss challenges identity, purpose, and self-worth Building resilience through adversity, failure, and life transitions How to approach career pivots, transferable skills, and industry disruption   Key Takeaways: Layoffs often trigger a grief process that includes denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, reconstruction, and renewal. Losing a job can force valuable self-reflection about identity, values, priorities, and long-term career direction. Resilience is built through adversity, and setbacks often create the coping skills needed for future success. Letting go of shame and self-blame allows people to move forward more effectively after job loss. Professionals can reduce future career risk by developing transferable skills, adapting to industry shifts, and staying aware of emerging trends.   "Instead of looking backwards, you look forward.” — Steve Jaffe   About Steve Jaffe: Steve Jaffe is the author of The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After Job Loss and a four-time layoff survivor. Drawing on his own experiences and a 25-year career in advertising and marketing, including work on the iconic “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” campaign, he helps readers navigate job loss through the stages of grief, rebuild confidence, and move forward with clarity and resilience. He holds a degree in journalism and communication from San Diego State University.   Connect with Steve Jaffe:   Website: https://thestevejaffe.com/ Substack: https://stevejaffe.substack.com/ Book: The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: https://www.amazon.com/Layoff-Journey-Dismissal-Discovery-Navigating/dp/B0DXSDCQPY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaffesteve/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevejaffethelayoffjourney/       See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a brutal new wave of financial distress hitting the transportation and logistics sector. Over the past ten days, trucking companies, truck dealers, and logistics providers have filed for bankruptcy protection while hundreds of workers faced layoffs nationwide. Notable filings include Laredo-based Triple RRR Carriers, a cross-border trucking company that operated a fleet of 177 power units, and Dallas-area logistics provider Alan Ritchey Inc., which will lay off 232 employees beginning in September. Next, we shift to the truckload sector where a strategic acquisition is poised to expand growth opportunities across the Southeast. Chattanooga-based F2F Transport announced that it has been acquired by LRT Group, a Fort Payne, Alabama-based transportation holding company focused on building transportation-based businesses. The move is expected to create new opportunities for growth and expanded service offerings, including increased access to dedicated freight opportunities for F2F's network of owner-operators. Finally, we explore a closely watched freight index that is signaling a positive inflection point may finally be on the horizon. According to a Monday report from Cass Information Systems, a positive inflection in freight shipments now appears likely after 40 months of year-over-year declines. The multimodal shipments component of the Cass Freight Index dipped just 1.2% year over year in May, the smallest decline in 18 months. Assuming historical seasonal trends, the index is projected to log a 1.8% year-over-year increase in the back half of 2026. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#136Josh and Mike sit down with Ming-Tai Huh, restaurateur, MIT graduate, former Toast and Square executive, and co-founder of Cambridge Street Hospitality Group. Ming shares the unlikely path that took him from management consulting and technology into the restaurant industry, beginning with a spontaneous decision to open a restaurant after becoming deeply involved in his local Cambridge community. He reflects on his early days at Toast, helping to build foundational products such as online ordering, loyalty, APIs, and partnerships, and explains how his experience as both an operator and a technologist shaped the way he thinks about restaurant software.The conversation dives into the future of restaurant technology, AI, SaaS, restaurant operations, and why supply chain management remains one of the industry's biggest unsolved problems. Ming discusses the rise of AI agents, the growing gap between experienced operators and first-time restaurateurs, the realities behind scaling restaurant software, and why he believes marketing attribution and ROI measurement remain major opportunities for innovation. Along the way, he shares stories about getting married inside an unfinished restaurant, building Puritan & Company from scratch, and what operators can learn from both the restaurant and technology worlds.Links and resources

Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy https://youtube.com/@THEMAGG?si=W3jrfKl250yHRKRM with special guest @dontejmoody &  @ThatBlueNumber  SPONSOR: https://4xpgaming.com/XNCgiveaway/ 4XP Gaming Energy DrinkXNC 258: FIRED! XBOX Layoffs & Studio Closures | Asha Sharma Compulsion & Rare Studios Xbox News Cast 2580:00:00 Start0:08:00 Elder Scrolls & Fallout Coming Soon!0:14:00 Microsoft Spinning off Xbox0:25:00 Layoffs will be a Bloodbath0:36:00 Why do Games take so long?0:52:00 Arkane Lyon could Close?1:00:00 Can Xbox survive without Microsoft Money?1:08:00 Senua & Ninja Theory Canceled?1:32:00 Does Game Pass hurt Studios?1:45:00 The AAA Industry is dead1:54:00 Game Pass Impact2:15:00 Inside Memo from Xbox Leadership2:22:00 Xbox Project Helix Update2:30:00 Xbox Leadership Fired2:38:00 Last wordsJoin the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwoodTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

Donatella Caggiano was living in a Best Western while her flooded apartment got fixed when she watched a SWAT team raid a neighbouring house to catch a fugitive. She caught herself rooting for the person running and then realised she was the person running. Donatella accepted the hint her body and the universe were giving then drove to her office that morning and quit.The job she walked away from was a corporate role she had stayed in through a merger and acquisition that kept her and her team in the dark, and left everyone working in an unfinished office surrounded by moving boxes for months. The message was clear long before the layoffs: stop investing. Stop expecting. Just wait.The hotel window was Donatella's accidental third space — the room outside both home and work where she could finally see herself. She now designs that room intentionally, for teams. She helps organisations have conversations the office wasn't built for, to rebuild belonging in places where gratitude is demanded and silence is rewarded.We talked about why grief gets skipped when organisations change, what happens to a team when a leader hands back agency instead of holding the line, and what four haircuts taught her about leading through change.Links to learn more about Donatella Caggiano:WebsiteLinkedInNewsletterSubstackPodcastAny thoughts? Share them with us!Support the show✨✨✨If you miss the "workshops work" podcast, join us on Substack, where Myriam builds a Podcast Club with monthly gatherings around old episodes: https://myriamhadnes.substack.com/

From new “Trump accounts” for kids to market comparisons with past crashes, this episode with Art McPherson covers a wide range of financial topics shaping today’s landscape. You’ll hear insight into long-term investing, compound growth, and how market conditions compare to historical periods like 1929. The conversation also addresses layoffs, retirement readiness, and practical ways to evaluate income if plans change unexpectedly. Plus, a look at Roth conversion strategies, tax efficiency, and why consistent saving and disciplined planning can influence outcomes over time. For more information visit www.artofmoney.com! Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James, Grant, and Steven talk about the reverse of course from Xbox as they're on the verge of shuttering multiple in house studios as part of their new clean-up. Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine are reportedly on the way out, and it leaves the guys wondering, how do teams like Bethesda get such a long leash but these studios with more recent success, get cut off at the knees?Remember to like, follow, rate, and subscribe!

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Your nine-to-five pays the bills, but it doesn't define your career, and if you think it does, that might be the thing holding you back. This week, I sit down with a lead product designer, community builder, and all-around multi-hyphenate to talk about owning your career before someone else does.What happens to your sense of identity when the job goes away? Have you built anything outside of it that would survive?My guest this week is Frank Bach, a lead product designer who's worked at places like Instagram, DoorDash, and Headspace. But honestly, the resume might be the least interesting thing about Frank. He also runs the LA Design and Dev community, teaches courses, fronts a hardcore band called Monk, and runs his own e-commerce shop, Sunshine Shop. Frank is someone who has clearly figured out that a career worth having doesn't fit neatly inside one little box.We get into a lot in this conversation, like the danger of tying your self-worth to a company name, why “personal brand” feels so gross to so many designers, and what it actually looks like to cultivate what you're known for without becoming a full-time content creator. Frank has a really practical way of thinking about all of this: treat your full-time job more like a freelance engagement, stay in “maintenance mode” when life demands it, and remember that your manager is thinking about their own promotion, not yours.We also talk about the other side of having a lot going on: how to decide when something's run its course versus when you just need a breather, how to balance side projects without letting them eat your life, and why starting something messy is always better than waiting for the perfect moment. If you've ever felt like your career is just happening to you, this one's worth a listen.Topics:• 03:20 - How Frank got into design and the multi-hyphenate mindset• 04:20 - The danger of tying your self-worth to a company name• 05:05 - Treating your full-time job like a freelance contract• 06:25 - The upside of big brand names on your resume• 07:05 - What happens to colleagues who lean too hard on “ex-Google, ex-Meta”• 08:17 - Why personal brand feels gross to so many designers• 09:35 - Personal brand isn't just posting on LinkedIn• 11:10 - Being memorable: your look, your setup, your presence• 13:40 - The Instagram hiring story: 15 years of showing up paid off• 14:45 - Internal brand: the designers who are legends without being online• 15:37 - Maintenance mode: you don't have to be 100% all the time• 19:38 - Does your day job have to fill your creative cup?• 21:05 - How side projects made Frank more valuable at work• 24:45 - How to have the side project conversation with your manager• 28:40 - How Frank stays consistent with so many things going on• 29:15 - The minimum viable version: where to start if you have nothing• 30:19 - Knowing when to cut something loose• 33:57 - Hiatus vs. done: how to tell the difference• 42:31 - Closing advice: you're in the driver's seatHelpful Links:• Connect with Frank on LinkedIn• Listen to Monk• Sunshine Shop—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher⁠

Lotus, Niki, and John recovered from Summer Game Fest 2026 and reconvened (in home studios, not John's car) to discuss an extremely busy news week, including Xbox preparing major layoffs, Nintendo Direct revealing the Ocarina of Time remake, and more information dropping about Pokemon Go and its role in data gathering for defense purposes.00:00:00 Intro & how waffle fries are madeGo to nogamesforgenocide.com to learn more about the BDS movement and Microsoft's continued role in the ongoing atrocities in Gaza.00:08:20 Asha Sharma writes memo to Xbox staff; heavy layoffs reported00:25:00 Xbox console exclusives are returning00:37:30 Lotus' 50 most anticipated indies from the week's showcases00:40:10 Nintendo Direct reveals Ocarina of Time remake; is Nintendo bored?00:47:10 Kingdom Hearts IV is here and looks like it looks00:49:00 Final Fantasy Resonance strips the gacha out of mobile game inspiration00:52:00 God of War Laufey creates an interesting branch for the series00:55:37 How do waffle fries work? (part 2)00:56:38 RGG wants to explore what Tupac's life could've been in Stranger Than Heaven01:01:17 PlayerUnknown facing layoffs01:03:56 RPG Maker forums shuttering and migrating01:11:20 Team17 eliminating marketing department01:13:24 Crazy Taxi reboot working with generative AI art flow01:16:45 GOG sends out email with Nazi symbols in subject line01:25:06 Ubisoft shutting down two studios01:28:05 Pokemon Go likely being used to collect data for defense contracts01:31:15 Blood Dungeon is Vampire Survivors in platformer mode01:35:10 Onimusha: Way of the Sword is perfectly competent action combat from Capcom01:40:18 John (almost) corrects the record on last week's Code Veronica misadventure01:43:55 NBA The Run is a shallow facsimile of better arcade basketball games01:46:20 Niki opens a Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes pack01:50:45 Lotus went to Distant Worlds (the Final Fantasy concert) and did not have a great time02:19:25 We answer your burning Hive Questions02:44:06 OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

Jim McTague reports on a "budget-minded hesitancy" among Pennsylvania consumers despite falling gas prices. He notes a rare layoff notice for 70 logistics workers and uneven retail activity. Meanwhile, a data center project near Costcoproceeds under heavy security, while a similar proposal was rejected by a neighboring borough. (5)1904

Washington’s new tax forces insurance companies to bankroll abortion fund. Xbox faces thousands of layoffs this summer as new CEO orders gaming division ‘reset.’ Guest: Katy Cornell is a Republican who running for Washington’s 26th Legislative District. // Big Local: An Olympia spa manager has been arrested after employees alleged assault and a prostitution scheme. Chili’s returns to western WA with new location at SEA airport. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on how great weather means great mood, the importance of sleeping in pitch black darkness, and alien movies that traumatized Jason Rantz.

Everyone loves the freedom of owning a pool service business until the scary questions show up: “What if I fail?” “What if I get sick?” “What about health insurance and retirement?” I walk through the most common negatives people bring up about the pool industry and give you the unfiltered reality, including the parts I can't sugarcoat.We start with the small business failure myth and why it's often less about the industry and more about basics like experience, customer service, and having an actual plan. From there, I challenge the idea that a W-2 job automatically equals security. Layoffs, automation, and AI have changed the game fast, and I explain why hands-on service work like pool cleaning, chemical balancing, and equipment problem-solving is far harder to replace than many “career” office roles.Then we get into the real hurdles: self-employed health insurance costs, what happens if you're injured, and how to think about retirement when you don't have a 401k match or pension. I share practical ways to reduce risk, including building a six-month emergency fund, using monthly service billing to create breathing room, and setting pool service pricing that covers the true cost of running your business. If you're thinking about starting a pool route or scaling your existing route, this is the mindset and strategy check that keeps you from overthinking and underpricing.If this helped, subscribe, share it with a pool pro friend, and leave a review so more service owners can find the show.We name the biggest negatives people say about the pool industry and separate real hurdles from fear-based noise. We also share practical ways to protect yourself with pricing, savings, and long-term planning so pool service stays stable and scalable.  • why the “8 out of 10 businesses fail” stat misses what actually causes failure  • how competence, planning, and customer service change the odds fast  • why “no safety net” applies to most jobs now, including white-collar roles  • why service businesses like pool service are harder to replace with AI  • building a six-month emergency fund to reduce stress and risk  • the real downside of self-employed health insurance and how to price for it  • what to do if you get sick or injured, including scheduling realities with monthly billing  • replacing a pension mindset with consistent investing and scalable income  Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  Join the pool guy coaching program.  you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

In this episode, we look at whether the AI layoff apocalypse is real or exaggerated as companies rethink hiring, automation, and productivity. We also explore what the current wave of AI anxiety says about the future of work and which jobs may actually change the most. Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiConor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesGet the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head to http://factormeals.com/kindafunny50off and use code kindafunny50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Xbox warns of a ‘reset' as it prepares for layoffs, Valor Mortis has been delayed, and Stranger Than Heaven's director addresses concerns over Tupac. 00:00:00 - Start00:06:55 - Xbox warns of a ‘reset' as it prepares for layoffs - Tom Warren & Jay Peters @ The Verge00:20:35 - Valor Mortis has been delayed00:28:10 - Stranger Than Heaven Director Addresses Concerns Over Tupac's Inclusion - Cade Onder @ IGN00:38:50 - Ad00:43:40 - New Crash Bandicoot Game is in Development, It's Claimed - Sam Sepiol @ Insider Gaming00:51:20 - Wee News!00:55:00 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, work feels more uncertain than it has in years. Layoffs, AI disruption, hiring freezes and a tough job market are leaving many people out of work or stuck. So instead of hopping jobs for better pay or new opportunities, more people are doing the opposite. They are staying put, even if they are unhappy. It is called “job hugging”. But is it a smart move in an unstable world, or could it hold you back in the long run? The BBC's business reporter Emer Moreau takes us through the trend. Then later, we hear about Hannah's experience with rejection therapy - where you deliberately put yourself in situations where you might get rejected, to see if it can help with social anxiety. From asking strangers for favours to dancing on trains, people are documenting their experiences online. Supporters say it helps people build resilience, reduce anxiety and stop taking rejection personally. Claudia Hammond, a psychologist and BBC presenter, helps us unpack if it actually works. To hear more, search What in the World wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

Canada Proposes Social Media Ban for Users Under 16, Bluesky is Launching Reddit-Style Communities, and ShinyHunters Claimed Responsibility for Hacking Oracle PeopleSoft Servers at Over 100 Organizations. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoyContinue reading "New Xbox CEO to Lead Major Overhaul and Substantial Layoffs – DTH"

Joel Kotkin Joel Kotkin examines AI's economic impact, noting that AI companies operate with small staffs and high capital. This trend leads to significant growth for firms but widespread layoffs for well-educated professionals in other industries.1945

June 10, 2026: Palantir CEO Alex Karp is warning tech leaders that bragging about AI-driven layoffs is a major political mistake and could fuel backlash against the entire industry. Then I get into a new Reuters/Ipsos poll showing that 53% of Americans fear AI could put them or someone in their household out of work, which means AI job anxiety is no longer a fringe concern. Finally, I break down the "great flattening," with new data showing that 41% of employees say their companies trimmed management layers last year, and why eliminating too much middle management could create a serious leadership pipeline problem for the future.