Podcasts about Mahan

Enjoy the fragrant aromas, vivid textures and evocative soundscapes of a handful of remarkable new albums that illustrate the richness of today's transnational jazz scene. The playlist features Shai Maestro; Nils Berg [pictured], Norrbotten Big Band; Michael Blake Chroma Nova; Mahan Mirarab; Luca Falomi, Anais Drago, Fausto Beccalossi; Julián Muro. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/22523732/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Libra"]. Happy listening! Photo: Valter Nilsson

If you have ever wondered—"Why can't I hear God?” or “Will God ever speak to me?”—then this conversation is for YOU! God is always communicating with His children. Drawing closer to our Heavenly Father empowers us to tune our "ears" to His voice and makes us more aware of His constant presence. Sheila Walsh, Christine Caine, Janice Gaines, Kalley Heiligenthal, and Elyse Mahan share their stories of learning to listen for God's voice and how we can be more sensitive when He speaks! ------- If you missed last week's conversation, we encourage you to go back and listen to “Surrender Your Plans to God.” ------- Do you want more Better Together? We have 1100+ conversations available! Start watching now for free on the TBN+ app!   --------  If you need prayer, join our community on Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // TikTok  and let us know how we can pray for you! ---------  Better Together is TBN's first daily original program made by women for women! We discuss faith, family, friends, and so much more—no topic is off-limits. Find out what happens when real friends get together for real conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from AIS 2026 in Boston, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Travis Mahan of Onyxa Medical for a conversation on innovation, laser physics, and the future of aesthetic technology. With nearly three decades of industry experience, Travis explains how he's applying lessons learned throughout his career to build a new kind of aesthetics company.The discussion covers Onyxa's AI-driven infrastructure, its focus on objective outcome measurement, and early clinical observations from a growing number of subdermal laser procedures. Travis also shares why physician collaboration and scientific validation are central to the company's long-term vision.» Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-of-beauty/id1510898426» Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0hEIiwccpZUUHuMhlyCOAm» Recent episodes | https://www.influxmarketing.com/technology-of-beauty/» Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thetechnologyofbeauty/» LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-technology-of-beauty/The Technology of Beauty is produced by Influx Marketing, The Digital Agency for Aesthetic Practices. https://www.influxmarketing.com/Want more aesthetic insights? Subscribe to Next Level Practices, the show where we discuss the ever-changing world of digital marketing and patient acquisition and bring you the latest ideas, strategies, and tactics to help you take your practice to the next level. https://www.influxmarketing.com/next-level-practices/

David Grossman joins Mahan Tavakoli on this episode of Partnering Leadership to explore one of the most uncomfortable truths in leadership today: the biggest threat to organizations is often not bad leadership. It is “good enough” leadership that quietly creates complacency, disengagement, and organizational drift beneath the surface.David is the founder and CEO of The Grossman Group and the author of The Heart Work of Modern Leadership: Six Differentiators of Exceptional Leaders. Drawing on original research conducted with The Harris Poll, he shares what employees actually say they need from leaders in a period marked by AI disruption, uncertainty, burnout, and rapid change. The findings challenge many traditional assumptions about leadership effectiveness and reveal why so many organizations look stable externally while struggling internally.Throughout the conversation, David and Mahan explore the widening gap between leadership intentions and employee experiences. They discuss why employees today are asking deeper questions about belonging, growth, safety, and meaning, and why many leaders are still relying on management approaches built for more predictable times. The discussion moves beyond generic conversations about empathy and “soft skills” and instead reframes these capabilities as strategic leadership requirements tied directly to performance, innovation, retention, and adaptability.The conversation also takes a practical turn as David shares actionable frameworks leaders can use immediately. From creating psychological safety and handling difficult feedback to managing one's own emotional state under pressure, the discussion connects neuroscience, organizational culture, and executive leadership in ways that are both deeply human and highly operational. One especially compelling section explores why AI may amplify the importance of human-centered leadership rather than diminish it.This is a substantive conversation for CEOs, executives, board leaders, and anyone responsible for leading people through uncertainty and transformation. David Grossman offers both a compelling challenge and a hopeful path forward for leaders who want to move beyond “good enough” and build organizations where people feel heard, valued, safe, and capable of doing their best work.Actionable Takeaways• You'll learn why “good enough” leadership may be far more dangerous than openly poor leadership.• Hear how organizations slowly drift into disengagement and complacency even when performance metrics appear healthy.• Learn why employees today are asking deeper emotional questions that many leadership teams still fail to recognize.• Hear David Grossman explain why psychological safety is not a culture initiative. It is a business performance issue.• You'll learn the hidden reason many employees do not speak up, even in organizations that claim to value feedback.• Hear how exceptional leaders create trust by understanding the personal stories, motivations, and aspirations of their people.• Learn why gratitude emerged as one of the strongest differentiators between exceptional leaders and everyone else.• Hear the leadership lesson David learned while teaching his teenage daughter how to drive and why it applies directly to executive presence under pressure.• You'll learn why AI may increase the importance of human leadership rather than reduce it.• Hear how flexibility becomes a trust builder when leaders approach it relationally rather than transactionally.• Learn why many traditional leadership development programs fail to move the needle inside organizations.• Hear practical ways leaders can create environments where employees feel safe enough to tell them the truth.Connect with David GrossmanDavid Grossman Website David Grossman LinkedIn The Heart Work of Modern Leadership Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

(00:00) Ken Mahan, lead meteorologist for the Boston Globe joins Toucher & Hardy to explain the phenomenal meteoric event that broke the sound barrier and touched down just east of Massachusetts this past Saturday.(18:02) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers)(31:16) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Strange Disappearance of Cherrie MahanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Mahan Mirarab wuchs in Teheran auf und lebt heute in Wien. Protest, Gewalt, Angst und Exil haben sein Leben und seine Musik in den letzten vier Jahren verändert. Sein neues Album ist deshalb eine wichtige Botschaft - und sein Instrument ein Beweis dafür, dass der Dialog zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart, zwischen Ost und West gelingen kann. Die beiden Griffbretter seiner Gitarre ermöglichen ein Wechselspiel zwischen iranischer Klangtradition und westlicher Harmonik - und sind zugleich ein Symbol für kulturelle Verständigung. Das Album „Unspoken“ erzählt von Austausch und Empathie und wartet mit einer Starbesetzung auf: dem klassischen Cellisten Kian Soltani, dem schwedischen Jazzbassisten Lars Danielsson und der Musikerin Golnar Shahyar. „Der Jazz braucht genau jetzt Menschen wie Mahan Mirarab“ - meint unsere Jazzkritikerin Fanny Opitz: „Musiker, die uns verantwortungsvoll ins Gedächtnis rufen, worum es eigentlich geht. Um ein Miteinander jenseits kultureller Unterschiede.“

DMV Hoops Podcast – Episode 99

Dan Greaney, the Simpsons writer behind the famous “President Trump” joke, is now launching his own 2028 presidential campaign after years of being credited with predicting Trump’s rise. He says the episode was never a real prediction but a satirical warning about American politics, and he’s now using that attention to promote his message that the government should work for everyone. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor is losing momentum as key fundraising groups shut down and major donors pull back support, signaling trouble for his candidacy. Despite raising millions and backing from Silicon Valley leaders, Mahan is struggling in polls and failing to gain traction in the crowded 2026 governor’s race. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Greaney, the Simpsons writer behind the famous “President Trump” joke, is now launching his own 2028 presidential campaign after years of being credited with predicting Trump’s rise. He says the episode was never a real prediction but a satirical warning about American politics, and he’s now using that attention to promote his message that the government should work for everyone. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor is losing momentum as key fundraising groups shut down and major donors pull back support, signaling trouble for his candidacy. Despite raising millions and backing from Silicon Valley leaders, Mahan is struggling in polls and failing to gain traction in the crowded 2026 governor’s race. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Mahan is the Democratic Mayor of San José and a candidate for Governor, running to get California back to basics by lowering costs, ending unsheltered homelessness, improving public safety, and expanding economic opportunity. Elected to the San José City Council in 2020 and as Mayor in 2022, Mahan has focused on accountability and outcomes. Under his leadership, San José has reduced unsheltered homelessness, expanded shelter capacity, streamlined housing development, and strengthened public safety. Re-elected in 2024 with nearly 90% of the vote, he is now running for Governor to bring a results-driven, back-to-basics approach to state government.In this conversation, we discussed what motivated Matt to run for governor, how he plans to reduce gun violence throughout the state of California, his plans to protect children from the harmful effects of social media and AI, fixing the issues in California's educational system, the realities of being a dad and husband and running for office, and more. Connect with Matt: Website | Instagram | FacebookIf you're looking to unleash your potential, find your personal, professional, or political fire, and to connect with a community who is doing the same, click here to learn more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launched an ambitious campaign for California governor backed by millions from Silicon Valley donors. But with weeks until the June primary, he has yet to break out of single-digit polling. Reporter Keith Menconi examines the state of the race, the challenges facing Mahan's campaign and whether there's still a path forward.

Marcus East has spent his career inside some of the world's most recognized organizations, including Apple, Google, IBM, National Geographic, and Marks & Spencer. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, he joins Mahan Tavakoli to discuss the ideas behind his book, Working with Dinosaurs: How to Lead Technological Evolution from the C-Suite. The conversation goes far beyond technology. It gets to the heart of why successful organizations often struggle to adapt even when smart leaders can clearly see change coming.Marcus shares lessons from leading large-scale transformations across both technology-native companies and legacy institutions. Drawing on experiences ranging from National Geographic's digital reinvention to the resistance he encountered at Marks & Spencer, he explains why organizational inertia is rarely caused by a lack of intelligence or strategy. More often, the barriers come from success itself. The systems, incentives, habits, and leadership behaviors that once created growth can quietly become the very things preventing change.The discussion also challenges much of the current AI hype. Marcus argues that AI will not magically fix broken organizations. In fact, organizations with weak data foundations, fragmented operating models, and outdated leadership structures may find their problems exposed even faster. The conversation explores why some companies accelerate through disruption while others become trapped defending processes, structures, and metrics that no longer fit the future they are entering.Mahan and Marcus also explore the human side of transformation. They discuss why executives often resist the very changes they publicly support, how “legacy thinking” shapes decision making, and why many transformation efforts fail between the CEO's vision and frontline execution. Marcus offers a candid look at what distinguishes organizations that adapt successfully, including the operating models, collaboration patterns, and leadership mindsets he observed inside companies like Apple and Google.For CEOs and senior executives facing pressure to modernize while still delivering results today, this episode offers practical insight into the realities of organizational change, leadership alignment, and technological evolution. It is a thoughtful conversation about how leaders can avoid becoming trapped by the systems and successes of the past while preparing their organizations for what comes next.Actionable Takeaways:• You'll learn why some of the biggest barriers to transformation come from leaders who were highly successful under the previous model.• Hear why Marcus believes many AI investments will fail and what separates organizations that will actually benefit from AI adoption.• You'll hear the striking contrast between how National Geographic approached innovation versus the resistance Marcus encountered at Marks & Spencer.• Learn why many organizations struggle not because the CEO lacks vision, but because execution breaks down deep inside the organization.• Hear how legacy systems become emotional and political issues, not just technology problems.• You'll discover why leaders cannot take everyone along on a transformation journey and what it means to build a “coalition of the willing.”• Learn the difference between organizations obsessed with process and those obsessed with customer outcomes.• Hear why companies like Apple and Google organize engineers, designers, marketers, and business leaders differently from most traditional organizations.• You'll learn why many leadership teams measure activConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Most entrepreneurs will tell you their business started with a plan. Jacquie Mahan will tell you hers started with a hunch, a deep affection for the autism community, and what she admits was an almost irresponsible amount of self-confidence. Jacquie is the founder of The Awesome Company, a Grove City-based custom screen-printing business that employs autistic adults and is about to turn 10. Her path to running it is a slightly chaotic one that includes an art gallery in the Short North, a brief and miserable stint as a stay-at-home mom, a Pilates studio, an in-progress EMBA through Brown and IE University, and a small herd of animals on what she lovingly calls a “fake farm” — including two pigs named Doc and Marty. Shownotes The Awesome Company Full transcript on page 2. The post The Currency of Connection: Jacquie Mahan and The Awesome Company appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

How is the race for California's next leader shaking out? POLITICO weighs in. Also, Matt Mahan makes his case for governor of the state. Finally, a longtime artistic director and conductor retires after four decades.

What makes a great CEO today won't be enough tomorrow. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Carolyn Dewar, McKinsey Senior Partner and coauthor of A CEO for All Seasons—a practical, research-backed roadmap for leaders navigating the full arc of CEO leadership. Building on her global work advising top executives and the success of her previous bestseller CEO Excellence, Carolyn offers a candid, timely, and deeply strategic perspective on how CEOs can lead—and let go—with clarity, discipline, and impact.Carolyn and Mahan explore the four leadership “seasons” every CEO moves through: preparation, early tenure, sustained performance, and exit. But what sets this conversation apart is its real-world focus on what actually trips up leaders—misjudged transitions, misplaced confidence, and the false comfort of past success. This isn't theoretical leadership advice—it's practical insight shaped by years of advising CEOs and boards during high-stakes moments.What emerges is a compelling case for fit over familiarity, foresight over reaction, and reinvention over complacency. Carolyn makes it clear that the best CEOs aren't simply great strategists—they're great at timing, sequencing, and knowing when to shift or step aside. She shares stories of leaders who planned their exits with grace and those who stayed too long—and why boards often get it wrong.If you're a CEO, board member, or senior leader shaping the next phase of your organization, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership longevity and legacy. You'll walk away with practical framing for making bold decisions and managing change—not just within your business, but within yourself.Actionable Takeaways• Hear how to recognize the brief “unfreezing moment” that gives new CEOs a rare chance to reshape direction, expectations, and ambition • Learn why even the most successful CEOs must reinvent themselves—or risk becoming the barrier to future growth • Discover why the best succession plans start in a CEO's first year, not their last • You'll learn how boards often default to “more of the same”—and why that mindset leads to costly misalignment • Explore Carolyn's take on what only the CEO can and should do—and how over-functioning CEOs damage execution • Hear how some leaders design in tension—reverse mentors, red teams, bold advisors—to avoid echo chambers • Learn how to approach succession planning not as a person to pick, but as work to define • Find out what CEOs should leave behind in their final year—and what mistakes lock in poor transitions • You'll hear examples of how great CEOs sustain performance through S-curves while preparing for what's next • Gain perspective on how Carolyn sees AI as a CEO's partner, not a proxy for real leadershipConnect with Carolyn DewarA CEO for All SeasonsCarolyn Dewar LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Today on AirTalk: LA City Council votes to ban pretextual police stops (0:30) CA insurance commissioner’s race (17:43) TV Talk (34:46) Interview with California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton Interview with San Jose mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.

Tom Mahan, the founder and chairman of Work Institute, joins Kerry to discuss his mission of reducing turnover in the workplace and educating employers about what their employees want out of a career. He walks through the real consequences of losing talent, as well as what companies can do differently at the managerial level to prevent human capital from departing. To learn more and receive Work Institute's Retention Report for 2026, visit workinstitute.com

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has a lot in common with his Democratic opponents in the race for California governor. Like them, he is making affordability and cutting red tape centerpieces of his campaign. But he has been more outspoken in his criticism of Governor Gavin Newsom, and he's often described as the moderate Democrat in the race. Still, Mahan has pushed back on the moderate label. “I think we should want great things for everyone, but I worry that our state often embraces policies that are idealistic, that sound good, are performative and aren't working in practice,” Mahan told the Orange County Register in February. “And that's why I consider myself a pragmatist more than anything.”To address the homelessness crisis, Mahan would expand the use of tiny homes, among other initiatives. He also supports “requiring treatment for the drug, alcohol and mental health conditions that lead to repeated arrests and trap people on the streets.” A former tech entrepreneur, Mahan grew up in Watsonville and was elected to the San José City Council in 2020. He narrowly won the race for mayor two years later, and was reelected in a landslide in 2024.  Mahan joins Commonwealth Club World Affairs as part of our “Race for Governor 2026” series of candidate forums. Come meet the candidate, hear his vision for California, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California's next governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/shadow-warrior-the-need-for-pax-indica-malacca-was-blocked-1001-years-ago-hormuz-is-choked-now-14005673.htmlIn 1025 CE, exactly 1,001 years ago, Emperor Rajendra Chola sent an armada (probably the largest fleet in history before the advent of steam) 4,000 kilometers clear across the Indian Ocean. It was on a mission strangely familiar to us in 2026: open up a critical strait that was being choked by a littoral state. The thalassocratic SriVijaya Empire of Sumatra was closing the strait and imposing tolls, as well as winking at a little piracy.The strait in question then was Malacca. The Chola goal: to reopen Indian trade with Southeast Asia and China. Remarkably, the Cholas were not interested in territorial conquest, only in freedom of navigation.It is ironic that today, it is again a question of free trade, that shibboleth that has been waved about for decades (although that was a euphemism for ‘managed trade that benefits the West').The difference between then and now? The salient fact is that Rajendra Chola was able to open Malacca with his wooden ships. With all his aircraft carriers and F-35s and missiles, President Trump is unable to open Hormuz. This must mean something, although reasonable people may differ on what that is. My claim is that it means India has the opportunity, in fact the need, to step into the breach.Maritime trade is severely disturbed today, and it is increasingly a disaster for innocent bystanders bereft of oil and gas. And it is increasingly the Indian Ocean that matters: specifically the sea-lanes from Hormuz to Malacca, which handle a significant portion of both oil/gas trade and goods trade globally.Geo-politics and geo-economics, Mahan's and Spykman's theoriesIt is a reasonable conjecture that the locus of power has shifted over the centuries: in the 19th century, the Atlantic was supreme; in the 20th century, the Pacific; and in the 21st century, the most important ocean is the Indian Ocean. Asia has returned to center stage. In support of this assertion, see how the economic center of gravity of the world has returned to the vicinity of India, after the European colonial interlude.It is therefore appropriate to ask what it would take for India to regain its former keystone role in the Indian Ocean. Of course geography offers it to the country on a platter. From both Alfred Thayer Mahan's theory of naval power, and from Nicholas Spykman's Rimland theory, India could be, or should be, the dominant power in the region: it is almost literally India's ocean.Mahan's ideas, updated for today, suggest that a strong navy should protect a large merchant marine fleet, manage trade, and control choke-points. The preferred hardware may have changed from battleships to aircraft carriers and especially nuclear submarines these days, but the basic idea remains: speak softly but carry a big stick with a force-projection navy.Spykman's Rimland theory seems more appropriate in current circumstances than the Heartland theory popularized by Halford MacKinder. The Eurasian land mass may well be subject to control by a coastal hegemon or an alliance that controls the sea lanes and choke points. Despite pipelines and rail-borne containers, maritime trade still dominates.Spice Route >> Silk RoadA stark reminder of this is the comparison between the fabled ‘Silk Road' and the ancient ‘Spice Route'. Despite all the breathless propaganda about the Silk Road, it is abundantly clear that sea-borne trade was an order of magnitude greater, because a caravan of 500 camels, braving deserts, bandits and so on across central Asia couldn't possibly carry more than 100 tons of goods; whereas an ocean-going stitched teak ship, like a single uru from Beypore, Kerala, could easily carry 400 tons. And the monsoon winds provided predictable, seasonal propulsion.India's prowess was built on the monsoons. By mastering the seasonal winds, Indian mariners turned the ocean into a highway. This made India the supreme trading power. Merchants from Rome and Egypt traded with Chinese and Southeast Asian counterparts on the Malabar and Coromandel coasts, leaving behind troves of coins as evidence.The SwitchThe remarkable thing is that these merchants did not even need to meet each other physically, because India provided the “multi-protocol switch”: translating their diverse needs and offering the conveniences of an entrepot, while also itself producing coveted, high-value products such as black pepper. For example, a Greek buyer could buy something from a Chinese seller, and settle the transaction using Indian credit.And how did India do it? By providing the “switching fabric”, such as the ports, the credit systems, and the security, that allowed these disparate worlds to exchange products and wealth without ever meeting.This is much like what a network gateway such as TIBCO does for packets of different kinds of data (in passing, how appropriate that TIBCO was founded by an Indian-American, Vivek Ranadive!). Hardware switches, eg. from Cisco Systems, have been around for a while, but TIBCO abstracted that functionality in software to connect those with different protocols.India already has many of the ingredients of the switching fabric in the India Stack. Using protocols like UPI, e-KYC, Account Aggregation, Central Bank Digital Currency, and ONDC, especially along with distributed-ledger blockchain-based Smart Contracts, it should be possible to provide end-to-end transparent and reliable multi-party trade support which complements the SWIFT payment system. Complement, not necessarily replace.The same pattern held with India's age-old trade system. The ports were on the Malabar Coast, such as Muziris; on the Coromandel coast, such as Arikkamedu; and on the Konkan Coast, such as Bharuchcha. The credit systems were run by temples which acted as both bankers and venture capitalists for the trading guilds. The security: well, that's what Rajendra Chola demonstrated in 1025 CE.Alas, medieval India lost its maritime focus. So did China. Both became insular, and were overwhelmed by invaders, including Turkics and Europeans. In India's case, the Turkic invaders were land-focused powers, although there were isolated maritime attempts (e.g. the Maratha Navy, Travancore defeating the Dutch in an amphibious battle at Colachel in 1741, etc.)Now, however, there are new ports. The most interesting is the Port of Trivandrum (Vizhinjam). This deep-water container transhipment port is only 10 nautical miles away from the Hormuz-Malacca sea lanes, and now when Dubai is closed, it reportedly has a backlog of a hundred container ships waiting to be berthed. Then there is the upcoming Vadhavan container port in Maharashtra, and the Galathea Bay container port in Great Nicobar, which overlooks the mouth of Malacca.Pax Indica todayThe modern idea of Pax Indica borrows from both perspectives: hard power and a switch. An Internet search brings up the fact that it was my friend Bapa Rao and I who first started talking about it in terms of India being the benevolent hegemon in the Indian Ocean, way back in the 1990s.Later, Shashi Tharoor wrote in his 2011 book Pax Indica that it could be “a peace system based on cooperation, stability, and rule‑based order in Asia and beyond, in which rising India helps shape the rules of the road rather than impose its will through hegemony.” That is, along roughly the same lines as the “multi protocol switch” or entrepot concept.Pax Indica is not an empire; it is an ecosystem. There are three aspects: military power, the full exploration of the multiprotocol switch, and the port-led development policy. Bapa Rao and I will consider these in a future article. Briefly, though, here is what these entail.* Project Power: Use a 3-carrier, 18-24-submarine navy to ensure no single power can close the ocean's gates.* Enable Trade: Use the Digital India Stack to act as the “Multi-Protocol Switch” for a fragmented world, plus super-ports like Vizhinjam (Trivandrum).* Secure the Choke Points: Be ready, like the Cholas, to act decisively when a “Srivijaya-style” blockade threatens the common good.Hard power needs to come through the acquisition of a blue water navy: at least three aircraft carrier groups, one for the Arabian Sea (Hormuz), one for the Bay of Bengal (Malacca), and one in maintenance, refit and upgrades.Even though drones and missiles have rendered them less dominant than in earlier times, carrier groups are still important for air superiority and power projection. But an ever-more critical factor is “area denial” by nuclear attack submarines (SSBN) that can launch second strike nuclear missiles as part of the “triad”, of which India should have at least three to four. In addition, there should be at least a dozen silent AIP-equipped diesel-electrics for securing straits, and at least 6-12 SSN (possibly leased) to enhance blue-water reach.“The IOR must become an Indian lake,” said General Raj Shukla on X. I agree: Not as a territory of conquest, but as a sanctuary of trade, where India sits at the center, as the protocol provider that makes world trade work again, as in millennia past.1500 words, 27 Apr, 2026Here's the notebookLM.google.com AI-generated video about this article: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

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Guest Host: Clint Olivier Clint Olivier welcomes San Jose Mayor and California Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Mahan to KMJ. Mayor Mahan after his appearance on to talk about the latest debate and his take on homelessness and CDL’s. Mahan introduces himself to valley voters and shares his plans for California moving forward. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New video shows Fresno Unified workers tackling and holding down a suspect accused of stealing a car with children still inside. Police say the employees acted quickly, stopping the suspect before anyone was hurt and keeping the children safe until officers arrived. An ethics complaint claims a pro‑Matt Mahan PAC and his campaign illegally coordinated, citing calls where billionaire donors Michael Moritz and Rick Caruso discussed joint strategy. The filing alleges such coordination violates California’s campaign finance rules and raises questions about outside influence in a local race. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New video shows Fresno Unified workers tackling and holding down a suspect accused of stealing a car with children still inside. Police say the employees acted quickly, stopping the suspect before anyone was hurt and keeping the children safe until officers arrived. An ethics complaint claims a pro‑Matt Mahan PAC and his campaign illegally coordinated, citing calls where billionaire donors Michael Moritz and Rick Caruso discussed joint strategy. The filing alleges such coordination violates California’s campaign finance rules and raises questions about outside influence in a local race. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Host: Clint Olivier Clint Olivier welcomes San Jose Mayor and California Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Mahan to KMJ. Mayor Mahan after his appearance on to talk about the latest debate and his take on homelessness and CDL’s. Mahan introduces himself to valley voters and shares his plans for California moving forward. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you bring together three storytellers, three themes, and a podcast devoted to making you smarter, happier, and richer? You get Three Fools, our continuing episodic series! This time 'round, David is joined by superstar guests Bill Burke and Mahan Tavakoli as they each share three stories—one to educate, one to amuse, and one to enrich. From investing lessons that last a lifetime to laugh-out-loud anecdotes and heartwarming life insights, these nine stories are packed with inspiration and practical takeaways.Host: David GardnerGuests: Bill Burke, Mahan TavakoliProducer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary & Shannon Overtime – A focused, candid sit-down with San Jose Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahanas the California race starts to shift. • The post-Swalwell landscape → what his exit actually changes (and what it doesn’t)• A wide-open field → no clear frontrunner, fractured support, and opportunity for new voices• Mahan’s pitch → pragmatic, results-driven leadership vs politics as performance• High-speed rail, cost of living, and real-world solutions → what “common sense” governance looks like in practice• Fighting the narrative → why success on the ground may matter more than messaging wars with Washington• The big question → does a Newsom endorsement help… or hurt in this race?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode offers a different lens on leadership in a time of accelerating change.In this conversation, Mahan Tavakoli is interviewed by Vimi Appadoo and Akilesh Deerpalsingh, senior leaders working closely with CEOs and executive teams in Mauritius through their roles at Dale Carnegie Mauritius and Baker Tilly Mauritius. The discussion emerged as part of a broader set of conversations leading up to a C-suite dialogue with senior leaders in the region.The questions they explore will sound familiar to many leadership teams right now. Not because there is a lack of information or tools, but because there is more than ever. More inputs, more options, and more pressure to act.Which raises a different kind of challenge.How do you decide what actually matters now?Where do you focus when everything feels important?And how do you move forward when the environment keeps shifting?The conversation also touches on a deeper shift that many organizations are still working through. While much of the attention remains on growth and adoption of new technologies, there is a more fundamental question underneath it all.Not just how to grow.But whether value itself is moving.Rather than offering simple answers, this discussion surfaces the kinds of tensions, trade-offs, and decisions leaders are navigating in real time, especially as AI and broader uncertainty reshape how organizations think, operate, and lead.Actionable Takeaways• You'll hear why many leadership teams are not lacking ideas or tools, but are struggling to decide what actually deserves their focus• Hear how the question leaders are asking is quietly shifting, and why “how do we grow?” may no longer be the most useful starting point• You'll hear the tension between speed and alignment, and why moving faster can sometimes create more friction, not less• Hear how organizations are experimenting with AI, but still wrestling with what it means to change how they actually operate• You'll hear why adoption often stalls even when the technology is in place, and what leaders tend to underestimate about the people side of change• Hear how executives are navigating decisions when there is no clear “return to normal,” and why that mindset shift matters• You'll hear how peer-level conversations can surface different perspectives that don't emerge inside a single organization• Hear how leaders are thinking about focus, prioritization, and trade-offs in environments where everything feels urgentConnect and learn more:Baker Tilly Mauritius Dale Carnegie Mauritius Vimi Appadoo LinkedIn Akilesh Deerpalsingh LinkedIn For those interested, more details and registration for the C-suite leadership conversation in Mauritius on May 18, 2026 can be found here: https://bit.ly/3O7EnjwConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Host: Ray Loewe Cohost: MaryAnn Steinhauer What if project management wasn't just about timelines and deliverables… …but about storytelling, inspiration, and living life on your terms? Dawn Mahan is one of the “Luckiest People in the World”—and she's earned it. A globally recognized project management expert, she's built a career in demand around the world while intentionally designing a life that includes family, travel, and even early “retirement” planning in Key West. In her latest book, Projectland Goes to the Movies, Dawn taps into the power of film to teach leadership lessons that stick: How to kick off projects the right way (The Great Escape) How to build trust and avoid sabotage (The Italian Job) How to anticipate risk before it derails everything (Star Wars) Because whether you're managing a project… or your life… You're telling a story. What kind of story are you creating?

In the second episode of KNX News' Beer with a Candidate, Mike Simpson sits down with San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who's trying to carve a centrist path to the governor's mansion.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.13) – A major shakeup in the Governor’s race leads to a big guest and an even bigger conversation.• The hour opens with the fallout from Eric Swalwell dropping out, reshaping the race and raising new questions about power, accountability, and what happens next.• Then, Gary & Shannon are joined by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, jumping right into the opening in the field and how he plans to capitalize.• The conversation digs deeper into realistic policy vs political theater, from high-speed rail to how California Democrats should respond to Trump.• Mayor Mahan also faces the question: does he want Governor Newsom’s endorsement — or does he want to stand apart?• The hour wraps with reaction to President Trump’s latest social posts and a broader discussion on power dynamics and accountability, as the Swalwell story continues to ripple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What if the “panic habits” leaders default to are the very things burning out their best people? In this Partnering Leadership episode, Mita Mallick—author of The Devil Emails at Midnight—joins Mahan to unpack practical ways senior leaders can replace performative urgency with clear operating rules that people can trust. You will hear why bad bosses are made, not born, and how pressure from markets, role models, and personal crises can turn ordinary leaders into micromanagers.Mita gets specific about power dynamics. A 4:30 a.m. email from the CEO trains teams to jump, even when the intent is “no rush.” She explains how to set explicit after-hours rules and model them yourself. The goal is to stop the 4 a.m. back-and-forth and restore predictable rhythms for high-stakes work.Calendars signal culture. Mita argues for a deliberate meeting cleanse, real breaks, and protected one-on-ones. You will hear why “we are not AI agents,” why canceling a meeting can be the kindest move you make this week, and how simple touch points create loyalty.Leaders also get a playbook for honest feedback. Mita shares how to create safety, why alumni calls six to twelve months after someone leaves yield the most actionable insight, and how a short journaling habit helps you see patterns in your own behavior before they damage trust.Finally, Mita challenges a core assumption: most work is not life or death. Treating it that way creates burnout. She closes with a frank read on the broken employee–employer contract and a likely shift toward more consultant-style work, which makes clarity, expectations, and operating rules even more important for CEOs and boards.Actionable TakeawaysYou will learn how to set a clear after-hours rule that stops the 4 a.m. reply spiral, including what “urgent” actually means in your context.Hear how to replace micromanagement with outcomes and guardrails when life outside work feels out of control.You will learn why your calendar is your culture, and how a simple meeting cleanse reveals time for deep work and real one-on-ones.Hear how to protect one-on-ones without turning them into therapy. Mita shares a practical cadence and a simple check-in script that builds connection.You will learn a low-cost feedback system: invite coaching, thank in the moment, follow up with changes, and never hunt “who said what.”Hear how to get clearer truth with alumni calls six to twelve months after exit interviews, when the emotion is gone and facts are usable.You will learn to write simple hybrid rules that reduce proximity bias and make global teams feel fair and seen.Hear how to reset leader expectations about urgency and burnout, starting with this line: “Most of our work is not life or death.”You will learn why culture becomes the worst behavior you tolerate and how to intervene when disengagement starts to spiral.Hear how to prepare for a future with looser roles and project-based deployment, and why clarity and operating rules will be your retention edge. Connect with Mita MallickMita Mallick LinkedIn The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses  Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan — the moderate Democrat, former tech entrepreneur, and Harvard-educated candidate for California governor — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a policy-dense conversation about what's wrong with California governance and how to fix it. Mahan argues that California has enormous resources but isn't delivering better results, and that the best form of resistance to Trumpism isn't performative opposition but good governance that actually improves people's lives. He walks through his record in San Jose — where he prioritized basic dignified shelter over expensive permanent housing and is now leading the state in reducing unsheltered homelessness — and makes the case that expensive housing is fundamentally a public policy failure driven by environmental review processes that needlessly slow construction. On AI, Mahan notes that Silicon Valley's libertarian tech culture has historically disengaged from civic life, but warns that AI is coming fast and California has both the responsibility and the opportunity to set guardrails that could become the national standard — particularly around transparency in government data use and serious law enforcement around data violations. The conversation gets politically candid as they navigate the tensions within the Democratic Party. Mahan argues that California Democrats can't blame anyone else for the state's governance failures, that every year revenue goes up faster than population growth yet outcomes get worse, and that highly organized interest groups end up wielding a veto over meaningful change. He opposes the proposed California billionaire wealth tax — not because he's defending billionaires, he insists, but because taxing the ultra-wealthy needs to happen at the federal level to avoid driving companies out of state — and disagrees with Newsom's handling of Proposition 36, arguing the state should force people into either treatment or jail rather than allowing open drug markets. On California's jungle primary, Mahan dismisses concerns about two Republican candidates advancing as overblown, pushes back on the idea he should run as an independent, and contends that Democrats need to update their platform and make government actually work rather than relying on "resistance warrior" posturing. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Mayor Matt Mahan joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:30 What got you into politics and made you want to run for mayor? 03:30 What are the other Dems in the race missing that you can bring? 04:45 California has a lot of resources but isn’t delivering better results 06:00 San Jose become the place where Palo Alto workers actually live 07:30 Why has San Jose lacked a real urban center? 08:45 Tech sector is very libertarian & didn’t really engage the community 11:15 Concerns that AI is coming quickly & can do both good and harm 12:45 If California puts guardrails on AI, that could become national standard 14:00 Government has responsibility to be transparent about AI data use 15:30 California has to create framework for AI security, regulation & transparency 16:15 The unknown of AI has created fear amongst the American public 17:30 The lack of trust in AI is because social media has been such a negative 19:00 There needs to be serious law enforcement around data violations 20:15 Media literacy & critical thinking need to be taught in public schools 21:45 What are you getting right in tackling homelessness in San Jose? 22:45 Prioritized basic dignified shelter over expensive permanent housing 24:00 San Jose is leading California in solving homelessness 25:00 California hasn’t built enough shelter or treatment facilities 26:00 Expensive housing is a public policy failure 26:45 Why does environmental review have to slow down construction? 28:00 Environmental impacts go far beyond just clean air & water 28:45 Technology can drastically speed up environmental review 30:00 Infill construction permits should be approved/denied in 30 days 31:30 Are tenant protection laws sufficient to protect ADU renters? 33:00 22% of new housing built in San Jose is ADUs 33:30 Are taxes too high in California? 34:15 California has one of the most progressive tax structures in the country 34:45 Gas tax is one of California’s most regressive, EV owners need to pay 36:15 A per vehicle flat fee for both gas & EVs makes the most sense 38:00 Every year revenue goes up faster than population w/ worse outcomes 39:15 What has Newsom gotten right & wrong? 41:30 Disagreed with Newsom on Prop 36 & force either treatment or jail 42:30 Highly organized interests end up getting a veto over change 44:30 Best form of resistance to Trumpism is good governance 45:30 The math problem for Democrats in California’s jungle primary 46:15 The concern over two GOP candidates winning is overblown 49:15 Voters are skeptical of both parties, why not run as an independent? 51:00 Democrats need to update the party platform & make government work 52:30 Voters frustrated with Trump gravitate towards “resistance warriors” 54:00 California Democrats can’t blame anyone else for California’s governance 54:30 Better ways to make tax code fairer than proposed billionaire wealth tax 55:30 Taxing the ultra wealthy needs to be done at the federal level 56:15 Opposing CA wealth tax isn’t defending billionairesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd asks the most uncomfortable question in American politics: is the country's current dysfunction a problem that can be resolved at the ballot box, or are we living through a pre-Civil War style pressure buildup where fundamental divisions keep getting papered over rather than addressed? He draws a striking parallel between today's hyperpartisan era — where both parties are simultaneously fighting each other and tearing themselves apart internally — and the post-Jackson period of American politics, when the country flipped back and forth between parties without ever resolving the underlying wound of slavery. He traces the arc from the Compromise of 1850, when Millard Fillmore believed he'd saved the republic, through the repeal of the Missouri Compromise that led to Bleeding Kansas, to James Buchanan handing Abraham Lincoln a country already on fire — and asks whether modern America can heal its divides without mass violence. He closes with Lincoln's insight that you couldn't solve the divide by managing it — but insists it doesn't have to take a hot civil war to resolve America's fractures, even if it increasingly feels like the country still isn't ready to do the hard work of actually turning the page. Then, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan — the moderate Democrat, former tech entrepreneur, and Harvard-educated candidate for California governor — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a policy-dense conversation about what's wrong with California governance and how to fix it. Mahan argues that California has enormous resources but isn't delivering better results, and that the best form of resistance to Trumpism isn't performative opposition but good governance that actually improves people's lives. He walks through his record in San Jose — where he prioritized basic dignified shelter over expensive permanent housing and is now leading the state in reducing unsheltered homelessness — and makes the case that expensive housing is fundamentally a public policy failure driven by environmental review processes that needlessly slow construction. On AI, Mahan notes that Silicon Valley's libertarian tech culture has historically disengaged from civic life, but warns that AI is coming fast and California has both the responsibility and the opportunity to set guardrails that could become the national standard — particularly around transparency in government data use and serious law enforcement around data violations. The conversation gets politically candid as they navigate the tensions within the Democratic Party. Mahan argues that California Democrats can't blame anyone else for the state's governance failures, that every year revenue goes up faster than population growth yet outcomes get worse, and that highly organized interest groups end up wielding a veto over meaningful change. He opposes the proposed California billionaire wealth tax — not because he's defending billionaires, he insists, but because taxing the ultra-wealthy needs to happen at the federal level to avoid driving companies out of state — and disagrees with Newsom's handling of Proposition 36, arguing the state should force people into either treatment or jail rather than allowing open drug markets. On California's jungle primary, Mahan dismisses concerns about two Republican candidates advancing as overblown, pushes back on the idea he should run as an independent, and contends that Democrats need to update their platform and make government actually work rather than relying on "resistance warrior" posturing. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the creation of NATO in 1949 and asks whether an alliance built on stability and values can survive a transactional president like Donald Trump, and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:00 Reaction to March Madness 03:15 Nats are 2-1! 08:45 Trump orders TSA workers to be paid via executive order 09:45 Both parties are fighting each other, and also infighting 10:45 The house has the hardliners, the senate has the compromisers 11:15 Is the country ready to move on from dysfunction & hyperpartisanship? 13:30 For the 21st century, the country has flipped back & forth between parties 14:15 Similarities to the post-Jackson era of American politics 16:30 Problems and divisions were left unresolved 18:00 The wound over slavery was never healed, pressure kept building 19:00 Fillmore offered the compromise of 1850, thought he saved the republic 20:45 The Missouri Compromise was repealed, led to conflict in Kansas 22:30 Buchanon handed Lincoln a country already on fire 23:15 Can modern America heal its divides without mass violence? 24:15 8 million turned out for No Kings protests 25:45 CPAC was completely different universe compared to No Kings 27:00 Trump’s poll numbers are tanking on multiple issues 27:45 Democrats brand is still worse than Republicans in polls 28:30 We don’t seem to have the leaders we need to turn the page 29:15 The economy is a mess and it’s almost entirely Trump’s fault 30:15 The GOP hasn’t finished its own internal reckoning 31:30 It feels like America still isn’t ready to turn the page yet 32:30 The two parties have two fundamentally different visions for America 35:00 Will 2026 be a paradigm shift, or yet another pendulum swing? 36:00 Lincoln understood you couldn’t solve the divide by managing it 39:00 It doesn’t have to take a hot civil war to solve America’s divides 47:00 Mayor Matt Mahan (San Jose) joins the Chuck ToddCast 48:30 What got you into politics and made you want to run for mayor? 50:30 What are the other Dems in the race missing that you can bring? 51:45 California has a lot of resources but isn’t delivering better results 53:00 San Jose become the place where Palo Alto workers actually live 54:30 Why has San Jose lacked a real urban center? 55:45 Tech sector is very libertarian & didn’t really engage the community 58:15 Concerns that AI is coming quickly & can do both good and harm 59:45 If California puts guardrails on AI, that could become national standard 1:01:00 Government has responsibility to be transparent about AI data use 1:02:30 California has to create framework for AI security, regulation & transparency 1:03:15 The unknown of AI has created fear amongst the American public 1:04:30 The lack of trust in AI is because social media has been such a negative 1:06:00 There needs to be serious law enforcement around data violations 1:07:15 Media literacy & critical thinking need to be taught in public schools 1:08:45 What are you getting right in tackling homelessness in San Jose? 1:09:45 Prioritized basic dignified shelter over expensive permanent housing 1:11:00 San Jose is leading California in solving homelessness 1:12:00 California hasn’t built enough shelter or treatment facilities 1:13:00 Expensive housing is a public policy failure 1:13:45 Why does environmental review have to slow down construction? 1:15:00 Environmental impacts go far beyond just clean air & water 1:15:45 Technology can drastically speed up environmental review 1:17:00 Infill construction permits should be approved/denied in 30 days 1:18:30 Are tenant protection laws sufficient to protect ADU renters? 1:20:00 22% of new housing built in San Jose is ADUs 1:20:30 Are taxes too high in California? 1:21:15 California has one of the most progressive tax structures in the country 1:21:45 Gas tax is one of California’s most regressive, EV owners need to pay 1:23:15 A per vehicle flat fee for both gas & EVs makes the most sense 1:25:00 Every year revenue goes up faster than population w/ worse outcomes 1:26:15 What has Newsom gotten right & wrong? 1:28:30 Disagreed with Newsom on Prop 36 & force either treatment or jail 1:29:30 Highly organized interests end up getting a veto over change 1:31:30 Best form of resistance to Trumpism is good governance 1:32:30 The math problem for Democrats in California’s jungle primary 1:33:15 The concern over two GOP candidates winning is overblown 1:36:15 Voters are skeptical of both parties, why not run as an independent? 1:38:00 Democrats need to update the party platform & make government work 1:39:30 Voters frustrated with Trump gravitate towards “resistance warriors” 1:41:00 California Democrats can’t blame anyone else for California’s governance 1:41:30 Better ways to make tax code fairer than proposed billionaire wealth tax 1:42:30 Taxing the ultra wealthy needs to be done at the federal level 1:43:15 Opposing CA wealth tax isn’t defending billionaires 1:45:45 California’s governor race still shaping up 1:47:30 ToddCast Time Machine April 4th 1949 1:48:15 12 countries met to create the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 1:49:30 League of Nations didn’t have any binding enforcement mechanisms 1:50:30 Breakthrough came via the Vandenberg Resolution 1:51:30 Article 5 allowed constitutional discretion, made ratification possible 1:52:45 In 1955, West Germany was admitted, but it was uncomfortable 1:53:30 NATO has a simple purpose, deter the Soviet Union 1:54:00 NATO continued to grow eastward 1:56:15 Trump believes NATO should do whatever he wants them to 1:56:45 Trump has made NATO believe America’s help is conditional 1:57:45 Can an alliance built on certainty function in this era? 1:59:00 What happens to Ukraine portends whether NATO can survive 1:59:15 Ask Chuck 1:59:30 Why has job creation stopped being part of our political discourse? 2:03:30 What other points of leverage like the Strait of Hormuz exist in the world? 2:05:30 Trump conflates political asylum with insane asylums? 2:06:30 Democrats' problem less about leaders & instead poor messaging? 2:09:45 A 2/3rds vote in the senate as a check on the pardon power? 2:11:15 Will attorney John Morgan run for governor? 2:07:45 Thoughts of putting all parties on the same primary ballot?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down Senate Democrats rejecting an overly generous Republican offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Joe Kent's offering to testify for the defense in the Charlie Kirk murder case, and escalating chaos in California's Democratic gubernatorial race.First, they highlight Senate Republicans making the absurd concession of agreeing not to fund ICE's deportation office in exchange for funding the rest of DHS. Even so, Senate Democrats are refusing the deal. Jim explains what this rejection reveals about the Dems' disturbing mindset.Next, they react with disbelief as former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent claims the FBI blocked his investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination and now says he is willing to testify in defense of the accused killer. Jim and Greg weigh in on the unhinged, conspiracy-minded podcast hosts and what this tells us about Kent in particular.Finally, they have some fun with the dysfunction in California's governor race after a planned debate was canceled due to controversy over which Democratic candidates were invited. Plus, the ones invited were all white and none of the ones left out were white. Jim and Greg sift through the incredibly pathetic field on the left and how they're playing identity politics against one another.Please visit our great sponsors:Better plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTINI at https://FastGrowingtrees.com/Martini for a limited time; terms and conditions may apply.Help protect your home systems.  Plans start at just $4.99 a month.  Visit https://HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you. Get a free pocket pivot and 10-pattern sprayer with any Copper Head hose purchase from Pocket Hose—just text MARTINI to 64000. Message and data rates may apply; see terms for details.New episodes every weekday. 

Matt Mahan is the Mayor of San Jose and a candidate for Governor of California. He is one of the only prominent Democrats in the state willing to say out loud that California's failure to fix housing, homelessness, and energy costs has handed the MAGA movement its best ammunition. It isn't a partisan argument. It's a governance one.In this conversation, Eric sits down with Matt to get into why California has spent $20 billion on high speed rail and delivered nothing, why the billionaire wealth tax will backfire, and how San Jose reduced homelessness by a third without raising taxes. They also get into his break with Gavin Newsom, the tech industry's growing political power, and what a competence first Democratic message actually looks like in practice.They also talk about what's next — the jungle primary on June 2nd, what Matt thinks California needs from its next governor, and why he believes fixing the state is the most powerful counter to what's happening in Washington right now.

(0:00) Matt Mahan: Why He's Running for Governor (1:51) How California Went From Bad to Worse (12:05) Public Sector Unions & Lobbying in Sacramento (19:05) California's Housing Crisis: Regulation & Fees (34:52) California Energy Crisis: Gas Taxes & Green Policy (43:57) The $1 Trillion Pension Time Bomb (1:02:37) Trump, Tariffs & the Rise of Dangerous Populism (1:09:14) Immigration Reform: ICE & the Path to Legal Status   Follow Matt Mahan: https://x.com/MattMahanSJ?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/mattmahansj/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mattmahansj    Follow the besties:  https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg   Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod   Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod   Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod   Follow on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod   Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg   Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect   #allin #tech #news  

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Steve Brown, a leading AI futurist and former executive at organizations including Intel and DeepMind. Brown brings a rare combination of technical depth and leadership perspective, shaped by decades at the forefront of technological change and his work advising leaders around the world on the implications of artificial intelligence.The conversation centers on Brown's book, The AI Ultimatum, and the core argument behind it: AI is not simply another productivity tool or IT upgrade. It represents a fundamental shift in how intelligence is created, scaled, and applied inside organizations. Leaders who treat AI as incremental technology risk missing the much larger transformation underway.Brown explains why he believes we are entering an “intelligence age,” comparable in scope to the Industrial Revolution, but unfolding at a dramatically faster pace. As the cost of intelligence approaches zero, organizations will face new strategic choices about workforce design, value creation, leadership identity, and ethical responsibility. These choices, Brown argues, cannot be delegated or delayed without consequence.Throughout the episode, Mahan challenges Brown to bridge theory and practice. They explore real organizational examples, from AI agents working alongside humans to scientific breakthroughs like AlphaFold, and examine how leaders can shift from efficiency-driven thinking toward value creation, judgment, and human amplification.This is not a conversation about tools or trends. It is a candid discussion about leadership responsibility in a period of accelerated change, and what CEOs and senior executives must rethink now to ensure their organizations remain relevant, resilient, and human-centered.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn why delaying AI decisions is itself a leadership choice, and how waiting for clarity can quietly erode organizational value.Hear how the “intelligence age” differs from previous technology shifts, and why its speed changes the role of senior leadership.You'll learn why AI should be viewed as a digital workforce, not just software, and what that means for strategy, structure, and accountability.Hear how leaders must shift from being the source of answers to guiding exploration, judgment, and learning in uncertain conditions.You'll learn why cost-cutting is the weakest use of AI, and where leaders should instead focus to create new value.Hear how AI changes the relevance of experience, narrowing gaps while raising expectations for judgment and insight.You'll learn why ethics, bias, and responsibility do not belong to algorithms, but remain firmly in the domain of leadership.Hear how AI can amplify human capability rather than replace it, when leaders design work intentionally.Connect with Steve BrownSteve Brown Website Steve Brown LinkedInThe AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical TransformationConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Growth stalls in organizations far more often than leaders expect. Not because ambition fades, or talent disappears, but because focus drifts. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Kevin Lawrence, a long-time advisor to CEOs and executive teams, to explore why capable organizations lose their growth orientation and how leaders can recognize the warning signs early.Kevin draws on decades of experience in boardrooms and leadership off-sites around the world, as well as insights from his book The Four Forces of Growth. He explains why most organizations become over-indexed on solving problems and optimizing what already exists, while unintentionally starving the very forces that drive future growth. The conversation challenges a deeply held leadership assumption: that fixing problems naturally leads to growth.Together, Mahan and Kevin unpack the distinction between improvement and growth, and why confusing the two leads to stalled momentum even in well-run organizations. Kevin introduces the Four Forces framework as a way for leaders to re-orient themselves amid complexity, noise, and competing priorities, especially as organizations scale.The episode also explores the role of courage and fear in leadership decision-making. Kevin shares why growth requires disciplined experimentation, not reckless bets, and why leaders must actively protect time, attention, and energy for opportunity when problems inevitably dominate the agenda.This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation for CEOs and senior leaders who sense their organizations are busy, capable, and committed, yet not moving forward fast enough and want a clearer way to understand why.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn why organizations don't lose ambition as they scale, but often lose orientation.Hear how problem-solving cultures quietly crowd out growth without leaders realizing it.You'll learn the difference between improving what exists and creating new growth and why confusing the two stalls momentum.Hear how leadership calendars reveal more about growth priorities than strategy documents.You'll learn why most incentive systems reward improvement but unintentionally punish growth.Hear how courage and fear shape decision-making speed and organizational momentum.You'll learn what disciplined experimentation looks like and how it differs from reckless risk-taking.Hear how leaders can identify which problems deserve attention and which are costly distractions.You'll learn why purpose-driven organizations should care deeply about growth as a path to greater impact.Connect with Kevin LawrenceKevin Lawrence WebsiteKevin Lawrence LinkedInThe 4 Forces of Growth: Defy the Odds and Keep Your Company ScalingConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of The Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew sits down with San Jose Mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan to discuss the biggest challenges facing California, from housing affordability and homelessness to public safety and education. Mahan shares why he entered the race, arguing that California doesn't have a resource problem, but a governance and accountability problem, despite massive increases in state spending. Drawing on his experience leading San Jose, he explains how focusing on a few clear priorities, using data to guide decisions, and holding government accountable for results can deliver real improvements for residents and help unlock California's enormous potential. Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the comments section below or send us a text or voice memo to mailbag@andrewyang.com! Watch the full episode ⁠here⁠ ---- Follow Andrew Yang: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Matt Mahan's Campaign here ---- Get 50% off Factor at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Factor Meals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an extra 3 months free at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Express VPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 20% off + 2 free pillows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Helix Sleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Use code: helixpartner20 Get $30 off your first two (2) orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wonder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| Use code: ANDREW104 ---- Subscribe to the Andrew Yang Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

San José Mayor Matt Mahan is positioning himself as a “change” candidate in the crowded race for California governor. As a moderate Democrat who has frequently clashed with fellow Democrats over his stances on homelessness and public safety, earning attention as a rare critic of his own party.  Marisa and Scott are joined by Mahan to talk about the strong backing he's received from the Silicon Valley tech community and how his approach to homelessness in San José – redirecting funds from permanent housing toward temporary shelter – could shape his statewide strategy. They also discuss his upbringing in Watsonville and the lessons he learned from his father's career as a mail carrier. This interview is part of a series of conversations with the 2026 gubernatorial candidates for California. The primary election is June 2. Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As AI accelerates, many leadership conversations focus on tools, efficiency, and productivity. This episode of Partnering Leadership takes a different approach. Host Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Andrea Iorio, a global AI thought leader, former senior executive at Tinder and L'Oréal, and the author of Between You and AI.Andrea brings a rare combination of global operating experience, deep technology fluency, and philosophical clarity to the conversation. Rather than asking how leaders can use AI better, he challenges a more uncomfortable question: what still belongs uniquely to human leadership when machines increasingly outperform us at speed, scale, and analysis.Throughout the discussion, Andrea and Mahan explore why AI is not “coming for jobs,” but for tasks, and how that distinction changes the leadership equation. They examine the risks leaders face when productivity gains mask a deeper erosion of judgment, accountability, and strategic clarity. The conversation surfaces how easy it is for leaders to outsource responsibility to systems that feel objective, confident, and precise.The episode also confronts the hidden consequences of hyper-optimization. While AI can dramatically increase control and efficiency, Andrea argues that leaders must decide where judgment, agency, and human responsibility still matter most. From decision-making and talent development to trust, empathy, and innovation, the discussion highlights the leadership work that cannot be automated without cost.This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation for leaders who sense that AI is reshaping not just work, but the very nature of leadership itself—and who want to stay accountable, relevant, and human in the process.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn why AI is changing leadership less by replacing people and more by redefining which tasks still require human judgment.Hear how relying on AI for productivity can quietly reduce differentiation when everyone has access to the same tools.Discover why leadership accountability cannot be delegated, even when decisions are automated.You'll hear how past success can become a liability when leaders stop questioning assumptions that once worked.Learn why AI literacy is not technical mastery, but understanding where data, questions, and outputs can mislead.Hear how hyper-optimization can narrow what organizations notice and weaken learning over time.Understand why the “human-in-the-loop” is about responsibility, not distrust of technology.Explore how leaders can use time saved through automation to strengthen judgment rather than accelerate busywork.Learn what thriving organizations do differently as they design hybrid teams of humans and intelligent systems.Connect with Andrea IorioAndrea Iorio WebsiteAndrea Iorio LinkedInBetween You and AI: Unlock the Power of Human Skills to Thrive in an AI-Driven WorldConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Mohammad Anwar, founder and CEO of Softway and co-author of the book Love as a Change Strategy. Together, they take on one of the most misunderstood ideas in leadership: whether love has any place in driving performance, innovation, and large-scale change.Mohammad's perspective is not theoretical. He shares a deeply personal leadership story, tracing how a fear-driven, control-oriented approach nearly destroyed his company, and how a fundamental shift in how he treated people helped turn it around. The conversation challenges the assumption that tough leadership and human leadership sit in opposition to each other.The discussion then moves into why so many organizational change efforts fail, despite heavy investments in process, technology, and change management frameworks. Mohammad argues that most leaders don't actually have a change management problem. They have a change strategy problem, one that overlooks how humans respond to uncertainty, fear, and loss of control.Mahan presses on a question many CEOs wrestle with privately: if fear-based leadership can produce results, why not use it? The answer isn't moralistic. It's practical. They explore sustainability, commitment, and the hidden costs leaders don't see until it's too late.The episode also tackles AI and transformation through a people-first lens. Rather than framing AI as a threat or a productivity shortcut, Mohammad reframes it as a test of leadership maturity and an opportunity to restore humanity to work, if leaders are willing to change themselves first.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn why fear can drive short-term performance but quietly undermines long-term results.Hear how most change initiatives fail before they even start because leaders focus on process instead of people.You'll learn why humans don't change through checklists, frameworks, or mandates, even when the strategy looks sound.Hear how trust, not urgency or pressure, determines the speed and success of transformation.You'll learn what “love” actually means in a leadership context, and why it has nothing to do with being soft.Hear how leaders unintentionally create resistance by making decisions first and asking people to follow later.You'll learn why AI adoption is less about technology readiness and more about human psychology and leadership example.Hear how effectiveness, not efficiency, becomes the real constraint when leading people through change.You'll learn why the hardest leadership work often starts with changing yourself before asking others to change.Connect with Mohammad AnwarLove As A Strategy Website SoftwayMohammad Anwar LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Since San José Mayor Matt Mahan took office in 2023, the city has dramatically shifted the city's approach to homelessness from building permanent affordable housing to building more temporary shelters, with the goal of getting people off the street faster. Now, as he eyes the governor's office, we look into how his signature homelessness program is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Louisa Loran, a seasoned executive advisor whose career spans legacy brands, global industrial giants, and one of the world's most influential technology companies. Louisa brings a rare perspective shaped by leadership roles at Diageo, Maersk, and Google—giving her a front-row seat to how strategy, operating models, and leadership expectations shift across industries and eras.The conversation centers on a hard truth many leadership teams avoid: strategy does not fail because leaders lack intelligence or effort—it fails because organizations try to adapt to a changing world without changing how they operate. Louisa challenges the assumption that transformation is about better plans or new tools. Instead, she reframes it as a question of movement, clarity, and leadership conviction in the absence of certainty.Drawing from her book, Leadership Anatomy in Motion, Louisa explores how leaders can recognize patterns rather than chase trends, why digitizing the past rarely creates future value, and how AI often exposes deeper strategic blind spots instead of fixing them. She also addresses the uncomfortable leadership work of identity—when leaders must ask whether they are still the right person to lead the next phase of the organization.Throughout the discussion, Mahan and Louisa examine collective intelligence, operating model shifts, succession readiness, and the real risks of mistaking activity for progress. This is not a conversation about leadership theory. It is a grounded, experience-based dialogue about what it actually takes to lead when the rules keep changing—and when the cost of waiting is higher than the cost of acting.For CEOs, board members, and senior executives navigating uncertainty, this episode offers a candid look at the decisions, questions, and trade-offs that define effective leadership today.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn why Louisa believes she can tell in a single conversation whether a transformation will succeed—and what she listens for.Hear how operating model clarity matters more than strategy decks when organizations face disruption.Discover why many AI investments fail before they start, even when the technology works.Learn how pattern recognition differs from reacting to headlines—and why this distinction matters for long-term relevance.Hear why leadership identity, not just capability, often becomes the hidden constraint in transformation.Explore how collective intelligence can accelerate execution—or quietly stall it—depending on leadership direction.Understand what it means to lead without certainty, and why waiting for clarity can be the most expensive decision.Learn why digitizing existing processes can create the illusion of progress while value quietly shifts elsewhere.Connect with Louisa LoranLouisa Loran Website Louisa Loran LinkedInLeadership Anatomy in Motion: Empowering You to Lead Through Technology and PeopleConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps:(00:00) Heavenly Father's plan in the premortal council and Jesus’ role as Savior. The Savior sought only the glory of the Father.(06:15) The Serpent (Satan) comes to Eve. The serpent was subtle, a word with many meanings. 2 Nephi 2 explains how agency works its requirements.(13:40) Adam and Eve were commanded to not eat the fruit and to also multiply and replenish the earth. A discussion on these potentially conflicting commands.(20:23) Another view on the divine commandments given to Adam and Eve.(26:01) Eve's temptation and the Fall. Understanding Lehi's discourse on the Fall helps us see how it was a blessing to all mankind.(31:07) Reading Genesis 3 through the lens of the temple and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount will help us see layers of meaning.(45:16) The curse given to the serpent as an allusion to the Atonement of Jesus Christ.(47:39) The curse given to Eve relates to sorrow in conception. Other ways to interpret “He shall rule over thee.” The curse given to Adam.(58:54) Moses 4 introduces the two first laws of heaven: obedience and sacrifice.(1:03:52) Moses 5 shows how Cain’s choices led him down a dark path.(1:10:07) The Mahan principle is converting life into property.(1:15:50) The Lord invited Cain to think about his choices. One lesson from this story for parents is “Don't freak out!”(1:19:54) Hidden meaning in the names of Cain and Abel. Their story can be read as a rivalry between two priesthoods.(1:24:23) The Book of Mormon helps us see that the curse and mark put on Cain was an absence of the Light of Christ or a dark countenance. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 355 | Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 19-25) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.