Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Thompson

    Mark Thompson is widely recognized as the world's #1 CEO coach, bringing more than 30 years of experience preparing top executives and boards — from global corporations to fast-growing startups — to step confidently into their next leadership roles. As founding Chairman of the Chief Executive Alliance and former Chief Experience Officer at […] The post Mark Thompson — The #1 Coach to CEOs Prepares Leaders for Their Next Opportunity appeared first on Mark C. Crowley.

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss how new AI browsers are changing how genealogists research. They compare OpenAI's Atlas, Microsoft Edge, Google's Gemini, and Perplexity's Comet, explaining which features help family historians most.The hosts share lessons from the early AOL era that can be applied to the AI era. They also explore Anthropic's new Haiku 4.5, a very fast model that works great for simple tasks like transcription and summarization.Don't miss this week's Tip of the Week, where Steve shows how AI can help you write better AI prompts. He uses an example for extracting information from draft cards to show how useful this approach can be.In RapidFire, they cover new AI features in spreadsheets, major improvements in transcribing old handwriting, and how Microsoft Copilot's new agent store tries to help you with common tasks.Timestamps:In the News:01:20 Browser Wars Heat Up: OpenAI Atlas, Edge, and Gemini Compete16:50 What AI Can Learn from AOL: Avoiding Walled Garden Mistakes29:10 Anthropic's Haiku 4.5: When Smaller Models Beat Bigger OnesTip of the Week:39:50 Using AI to Write Better Prompts for Historical DocumentsRapidFire:47:19 AI Makes Spreadsheets Easier: Google Sheets vs Excel54:35 Reading Old Handwriting Gets Better: DeepSeek and Google Updates01:05:15 Microsoft Copilot Adds Writing and Prompt CoachesResource Links:Genealogy and AI Facebook to hit 20k users! https://www.facebook.com/groups/genealogyandaiAn In-Depth Look at OpenAI's AI Browserhttps://intuitionlabs.ai/articles/chatgpt-atlas-openai-browserDeepSeek AI created DeepSeek-OCR https://www.infoq.com/news/2025/10/deepseek-ocr/Nearly perfect on handwriting recognition https://generativehistory.substack.com/p/has-google-quietly-solved-two-ofGlobal AI Browser Market Sizehttps://market.us/report/ai-browser-market/Benchmarking Claude Haiku 4.5 and Sonnet 4.5 on 400 Real PRshttps://www.qodo.ai/blog/thinking-vs-thinking-benchmarking-claude-haiku-4-5-and-sonnet-4-5-on-400-real-prs/Anthropic's Claude Haiku 4.5 Brings Enterprise-Grade Speed and Savings to Customer-Facing AIhttps://www.cxtoday.com/contact-center/anthropics-claude-haiku-4-5-brings-enterprise-grade-speed-and-savings-to-customer-facing-ai/Top 10 AI Spreadsheet Toolshttps://www.knack.com/blog/top-ai-spreadsheet-tools/Prompt Coach: Prebuilt agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chathttps://rishonapowerplatform.com/2025/03/11/prompt-coach-prebuilt-agent-for-microsoft-365-copilot-chat/Tags:Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, AI Browsers, OpenAI Atlas, Google Gemini, Microsoft Edge, Perplexity Comet, Anthropic Haiku, Meta-Prompting, Spreadsheet AI, OCR Technology, Handwritten Text, DeepSeek, Microsoft Copilot, AI Agents, Document Extraction, Family History, Browser Wars, AI Models

In this episode, from a chapel service held on Friday, 29 August 2025, Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College, speaks on John 5:1-18 and Jesus' healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda.He reminds us that, like that man, we can hold so tightly to lies that we have believed for so long that we miss the grace of Jesus. Like the Jewish religious leaders, it is all too easy for us to become imprisoned in a cage of our own making so that we fail to see that Jesus is God, at work in the world.For more audio resources, visit the Moore College website. There, you can also make a donation to support the work of the College.Contact us and find us on socials.Find out more about the Preliminary Theological Certificate (PTC).Please note: The episode transcript provided is AI-generated and has not been checked for accuracy. If quoting, please check against the audio.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 29: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: The correct question has been lying there, invisible in the forest, for the trees. It was Mary Trump who finally saw it – and asked it: “Why the hell (do) they KEEP giving him cognitive tests?” That’s IT - isn’t it? THAT'S the question. None of the details, none of the giraffes versus elephants, none of his stupid boastful insults about it, none of the small stuff. It's the big picture. Why the hell DO they keep giving him cognitive tests? And I’ll add a corollary to Mary Trump's burst of simple genius: Why the hell do they KEEP giving him cognitive tests almost exactly six months apart? Friday October 10, 2015 at Walter Reed, which he boasted about on board Air Force One this week. And Friday April 11, 2015, which he had also boasted about on board Air Force One last spring. Those dates are almost six months apart. 182 days. If they’re not giving him pre-scheduled cognitive tests every six months that’s a helluva coincidence. Why the hell do they keep giving him cognitive tests? And I’ll add a second corollary to Mary Trump’s question: why did they give him an MRI? Is it the first MRI to accompany a cognitive test? What was it an MRI of? I mean it may be irrelevant (I once had an MRI to see how my sinuses were draining correctly). You really CAN get MRIs for almost trivial stuff. But you don’t get cognitive tests for trivial stuff. Why the hell do they keep giving him cognitive tests? PLUS: Trump says the Constitution prohibits him from running for president again. Again, mid-flight, after boasting about things that aren't real, he said: “If you read it it’s pretty clear. I’m not allowed to run." So that’s that, huh? That’s what all the experts say. The same experts who said there was no Presidential Immunity. So – what happens next? He just changes his mind? Or decides this term is eight years not four? Or he just cancels the 2028 election? This isn't bluster and it isn't trolling. They might get away with it and they might not, but there are plans. And the more we're convinced they can never pull them off, the more likely we are to see another "presidential immunity" ruling from The Supreme Court. Or another Aileen Cannon. Or another January 6. B-Block (24:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Steve Bannon wants to expel Zohran Mamdani from this country. Hell, we should expel Bannon. If we can find a truck that can carry that much blubber. There's a media writer named Rich Greenfield who has extrapolated from the possibility that Comcast might buy CNN and merge it with MSNBC and he has the exact right person to run it: Charlie Kirk's widow (a bible student). And as ludicrous as that sounds, the guy now running CNN wasn't even home from his visit to the White House to try to butter up Trump and the Trumpists when one of the Trumpists mocked him on twitter for visiting. Today, appeasers not only lose, they get flamed on social media. C-Block (36:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: With the Dodgers in the World Series again it is time to hurry back to the greatest moment in their Los Angeles history: Kirk Gibson's pinch-hit homer even though three-quarters of his body was barely movable, to win Game One of the 1988 World Series and set them on the path to one of the greatest upsets in baseball history, over the vaunted Oakland A's. Gibson's homer was a surprise to everybody. Except me. Because I predicted it just before the first pitch of that final inning began. And there's a WITNESS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A radical police pursuit tears through the West Adams area — suspects wanted for carjacking and kidnapping lead officers on a dangerous high-speed chase.  The pursuit ends when the suspects bail on foot into a residential neighborhood, prompting an intense search.  Dodgers update! Meanwhile, Conway dives into how stress hits everyone — no matter your income or background. Plus: LA apartments removing parking to make more money and coworkers bringing smelly food to the office.  A lively crosstalk with Mark Thompson wraps up the hour with laughs and late-night energy. 

Mark Thompson opens up the phone lines for Dodgers fans still recovering from tonight's heartbreak, including one caller stuck in post-game traffic outside the stadium giving a raw, boots-on-the-ground report. Things quickly take a strange turn when another caller blames the government for the loss 

Mark Thompson picks up the mic as the Dodgers enter their last gasp in Game 5 of the World Series, and by the end of the segment, it's heartbreak in L.A. with the Blue Jays taking a 3-2 lead. He then breaks down how the government shutdown is inching toward record-breaking territory and what it could mean for your everyday life. Mark also dives into the NBA gambling ring shaking up sports, the latest Truth Social post from President Trump about nuclear testing, and how the shutdown could first hit VIP travelers at airports. Finally, Mark mourns with Dodgers fans, yet ends on hope, before pivoting to Dr. Phil's production empire filing for Chapter 7 liquidation.

Mark Thompson kicks off the night as the Dodgers trail 3–1 against the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the World Series: fresh from his own night at the stadium, celebrity sightings included. He shares the unspoken etiquette of rubbing elbows with the stars and surviving the post-game traffic nightmare. Then Mark dives into the Hollywood shake-up as Paramount and Amazon announce major layoffs, wondering if this is the start of the AI Job Apocalypse. Later, animal rescuer Joey Tuccio (@StartsWithOneToday) joins to reveal the heartbreaking truth about dogs on Skid Row, and National Weather Service Meteorologist Robbie Munroe checks in with an update on the Santa Ana winds. Mark wraps with a Louvre heist twist that proves chaos isn't limited to Los Angeles.

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore how Google's Nano Banana photo restoration tool will revolutionize image restoration by integrating with Adobe Photoshop. This move will greatly reduce unintended changes to historical photos when editing them with AI.Next, they unpack OpenAI's move to make ChatGPT Projects available to free-tier users, making research organization more accessible for genealogists.This week's Tip of the Week provides essential guidance on the responsible use AI when editing historical photos using AI tools like Nano Banana, ensuring transparency and trust in historical photographs.In RapidFire, they cover OpenAI's new Sora 2 AI-video social media platform, Claude's new ability to create and edit Microsoft Office files, memory features in Claude Projects, advancements in local language models, and how OpenAI's massive infrastructure deals are changing the AI landscape.Timestamps:In the News:02:43 Adobe improves historical photo restoration by adding Nano Banana to Photoshop09:34 ChatGPT Projects are Now FreeTip of the Week:13:36 Citations for AI-Restored Images Build Trust in AI-Modified PhotosRapidFire:21:24 Sora 2 Goes Social27:23 Claude Adds Microsoft Office Creation and Editing34:26 Memory Features Come to Claude Projects38:32 Apple and Amazon both create Local Language Model tools44:47 OpenAI's Big Data Centre Deal with Oracle Resource LinksOpenAI announces free access to ChatGPT Projectshttps://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notesEngadget: OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Projects to Free Usershttps://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-rolls-out-chatgpt-projects-to-free-users-215027802.htmlForbes: OpenAI Makes ChatGPT Projects Freehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2025/09/14/small-business-technology-roundup-microsoft-copilot-does-not-improve-productivity-and-openai-makes-chatgpt-project-free/Responsible AI Photo Restorationhttps://makingfamilyhistory.com/responsible-ai-photo-restoration/Claude now has memory, but only for certain usershttps://mashable.com/article/anthropic-claude-ai-now-has-memory-for-some-usersNew Apple Intelligence features are available todayhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/new-apple-intelligence-features-are-available-today/Introducing Amazon Lens Livehttps://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/search-image-amazon-lens-live-shopping-rufusAmazon Lens Live Can Scan and Pull Up Matcheshttps://www.pcmag.com/news/spot-an-item-you-wish-to-buy-amazon-lens-live-can-scan-and-pull-up-matchesA Joint Statement from OpenAI and Microsoft About Their Changing Partnershiphttps://openai.com/index/joint-statement-from-openai-and-microsoft/The Verge: OpenAI and Oracle Pen $300 Billion Compute Dealhttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/776170/oracle-openai-300-billion-contract-project-stargateReuters: OpenAI and Oracle Sign $300 Billion Computing Dealhttps://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-oracle-sign-300-billion-computing-deal-wsj-reports-2025-09-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.comTagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Photo Restoration, AI Tools, OpenAI, Google, Adobe Photoshop, ChatGPT Projects, Nano Banana, Image Editing, AI Citations, Sora 2, Video Generation, Claude, Microsoft Office, Apple Intelligence, Amazon Lens, Oracle, Cloud Computing, Local Language Models, AI Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Historical Photos

This is a special episode of Teach the Babies.On October 16, 2025, we celebrated 30 years since the Million Man March. To honor that anniversary, I sat down with three brothers for a conversation about what the March got right, what it got wrong, and what repair requires of us now.You're about to hear Rev. Mark Thompson (who emceed the original 1995 March), Pastor Jamal Bryant (who's leading one of the nation's largest Black churches), and Sean Ebony Coleman (who's keeping Black trans youth alive in the Bronx) get honest about:Where we were in 1995 and why some of us were told we couldn't belongHow sexuality has been weaponized to divide Black menWhat happens when a megachurch pastor admits he was doing "domestic terrorism" from the pulpitWhy the Black church owes the LGBTQ+ community an apologyWhat it costs when we police masculinity instead of expanding brotherhoodHow we turn churches into sanctuaries and teach the babies that vulnerability is strengthThis conversation is brothers talking WITH each other—not at each other. It's repair in real time. It's reckoning and regeneration.And it's what teaching the babies actually requires.For full video and additional resources, visit NBJC.org and millionmanmarch2025.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin have been inside more boardrooms than most people could ever imagine — advising Fortune 500 CEOs, coaching global founders, and helping shape the leadership culture of the world's most powerful companies.In this rare, unfiltered conversation, they break down the real psychology of leadership — what happens when power, purpose, and pressure collide. They reveal the patterns they've seen across hundreds of top performers: how extraordinary leaders build trust when things fall apart, the silent habits that keep them grounded, and the mistakes that quietly destroy credibility.Mark, one of the world's leading executive coaches and a confidant to icons like Richard Branson, shares stories from decades spent observing what drives genuine greatness. Byron, as Global Head of Board Engagement at Nasdaq, opens a window into how boards think, how trust is earned at the highest levels, and how leaders survive the scrutiny of modern governance.Together, they dismantle myths about charisma and control — and instead uncover what truly sustains leadership: empathy, self-awareness, and the willingness to tell the truth when it costs the most.

In this episode, from a chapel service held on Friday 22 August 2025, Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College, speaks on John 4:43-54 and Jesus' healing of the official's son at Capernaum.He reminds us that seeing is not believing: witnessing the signs that Jesus did does not necessarily lead to a person having faith in him. Instead, hearing Jesus' words and trusting in him is what true faith looks like.For more audio resources, visit the Moore College website. There, you can also make a donation to support the work of the College.Contact us and find us on socials.Find out more about the Diploma of Biblical Theology (DBT).Please note: The episode transcript provided is AI-generated and has not been checked for accuracy. If quoting, please check against the audio.

Heavy rain has filled the empty lots in the Palisades, prompting a discussion on whether Los Angeles' air is actually cleaner today than it was in the 1930s — with a little help from AI to find out which city currently holds the title of most polluted in the world. The show also touched on the growing switch to battery-powered leaf blowers. Conway joked that even his own family doesn't listen to the show before checking in with Angel on the roads. A new California law now gives used-car buyers a three-day “cooling-off” period. The team reviewed which clubs remain in the MLB playoffs — and joked about never meeting a Brewers fan — before wrapping up with cross talk featuring Mark Thompson, who hosts from 7 to 10 PM.

It's a wet, wet, wet Tuesday night for Mark Thompson and it's snowing in the Sierra Mountains. He had a weird celebrity encounter earlier today at the pharmacy with none other than Ashton Kutcher. R&B singer D'Angelo has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 51.

Today, sitting with us in the class of someone who's been in the thick of every significant social justice movement for the past 40 years, Reverend Mark Thompson.A political, civil rights and human rights activist who's organized everything from the 1993 DC Statehood civil disobedience campaign, where he spent 20 days in jail to the upcoming 30th anniversary of The Million Man March. He's also the host of Make It Plain, a brilliant podcast, breaking Down Politics and Human Rights, and he recently authored the lead paper on DC Statehood for the State of the People Black Paper Project.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little review the biggest AI breakthroughs of 2025 so far, from DeepSeek's open-source revolution to GPT-5's unified reasoning model.Mark and Steve also celebrate FamilySearch's Full-Text Search moving from experimental labs to the main website, covering 1.4 billion records across 4,300 collections plus new summarization and filtering features.This week's Tip of the Week provides practical guidance on using Nano Banana for photo restoration, explaining when it works brilliantly and when to exercise caution with damaged images.In RapidFire, they examine competing reports on AI's environmental impact, explore Google's new AI Mode in mobile apps, and discuss the landmark antitrust ruling that forces Google to share search data with competitors.Timestamps:In the News:03:44 2025 Mid-Year Review: AI's Explosive Growth in Genealogy29:08 FamilySearch Full Text Search Is Now Live37:57 AI Success Stories in the Wild: Real Genealogists, Real ResultsTip of the Week:47:53 Best Uses for Nano Banana (Gemini Nano): Small Model, Big ImpactRapidFire:59:54 AI's Environmental Debate: Energy Costs vs. Benefits1:03:50 Google AI in Mobile Apps: What It Means for Genealogists1:11:07 Google Antitrust Ruling Issued: Impact on AI DevelopmentResource Links:Intro to Family History AI by the Family History AI Show Academyhttps://tixoom.app/fhaishowFull-Text Search (must be logged in to use this link)https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/full-text/Full-Text Search Leaves FamilySearch Labshttps://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/full-text-search-leaves-familysearch-labsHow do I use FullText Search?https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-use-fulltext-searchResponsible AI Photo Restorationhttps://makingfamilyhistory.com/responsible-ai-photo-restoration/WaPo AI Energy Usage, Sept 2024https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/09/18/energy-ai-use-electricity-water-data-centers/Google: How much energy does Google's AI use? We did the mathhttps://cloud.google.com/blog/products/infrastructure/measuring-the-environmental-impact-of-ai-inference/Judge orders Google to share search data as part of antitrust ruling --- but Google gets to keep Chromehttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/search-engines/judge-orders-google-to-share-search-data-as-part-of-antitrust-ruling-but-google-gets-to-keep-chrome?utm_source=chatgpt.com Tags:Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, DeepSeek R1, AI Reasoning, Open Source AI, Free AI Tools, ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, OpenAI Operator, AI Agents, Beginner AI Guide, Research Tools, Document Analysis, AI Democratization, Context Windows, Deep Research, AI Writing, Browser Automation, Genealogy Research, AI Accessibility, Reasoning Models, AI Education

Discussions continue around what part the FCC played in ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel last week and his subsequent return to air tonight. Conway Jr. points out the inconsistency of some celebrities, who are speaking up in support of Kimmel's so-called cancelation, as opposed to their silence around the public cancelations of others. Also, the baritone of KFI otherwise known as Mark Thompson is in studio to nerd out with Conway Jr over football and stadiums. They also discuss memories of Michelob Ultra, now the No. 1 beer in the USA!

In this episode, from a chapel service held on Friday 1 August 2025, Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College, speaks on John 4:1-42 and Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.He reminds us that Jesus, the saviour of the world, is genuinely human, he came to give life, he is the centre of true worship, and he's ushered in the time of harvest. Furthermore, there is no life too messed up for him; to all who ask, he will pour out the blessing of living water: eternal life.For more audio resources, visit the Moore College website. There, you can also make a donation to support the work of the College.Contact us and find us on socials.Find out more and apply for the Preliminary Theological Certificate (PTC).Please note: The episode transcript provided is AI-generated and has not been checked for accuracy. If quoting, please check against the audio.

Singer D4vd (pronounced David), who boasts 33 million monthly Spotify listeners, has canceled his remaining U.S. tour dates in San Francisco and Los Angeles after LAPD discovered the decomposed body of a 15-year-old girl in the front trunk of his Tesla. The victim, now identified as runaway Celeste Rivas, had been missing for more than a year. Detectives are investigating whether the 20-year-old artist had a connection to her, executing a search warrant at the home he was staying in to determine how she died. Also breaking: a Sacramento ABC affiliate station was struck by gunfire. Michael Monks- L.A. greenlights a $2.6 billion Convention Center expansion, despite sharp warnings about ballooning costs. – Farewell to Kiana & Robin.  A heartfelt goodbye as the duo signs off. Titanic Obsession-- Kiana, born on the day Titanic premiered—December 19, 1997—reveals her lifelong fascination with the film. Meanwhile, Mark Thompson reminisces about his peak in the '90s. The PAUSE Mark created that Ryan Seacrest stole. 

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little return from summer break to discuss the mixed reception of ChatGPT 5 and how OpenAI responded to user feedback.They explore Google's game-changing Nano Banana (Gemini Flash Image) model that revolutionizes selective image editing, reigniting debates about AI photo restoration in genealogy.This week's Tip of the Week emphasizes not letting perfect be the enemy of the good, especially when it comes to AI-powered citation. Mark shares his experience with 100 citations as part of the WikiTree Challenge.In RapidFire, they cover Apple's possible Gemini partnership, new AI study modes for back-to-school season, Anthropic's copyright settlement, and controversial changes to its privacy policy. They close with escalating skirmishes in the escalating AI browser wars.Timestamps:In the News:05:14 ChatGPT 5 Launch Aftermath: Mixed Reception and Quick Fixes 17:15 Nano Banana: Google's Game-Changing Image Editing ModelTip of the Week:32:38 Don't Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good: Building Citation PromptsRapidFire:43:27 Apple Explores Google Gemini Partnership for Siri 47:16 Back to School: AI Study Modes from ChatGPT and Gemini 53:00 Anthropic Settles Copyright Lawsuit with Authors 56:29 Anthropic Reverses Privacy Stance on Training Data 60:55 AI Browser Wars: Anthropic and Google Enter the FrayResource LinksIntro to Family History AI by the Family History AI Show Academyhttps://tixoom.app/fhaishowMass Intelligence by Ethan Mollickhttps://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/mass-intelligenceCreate and edit images with Geminihttps://deepmind.google/models/gemini/image/Google take 'giant leap' with launch of 'Nano Banana'https://www.uniladtech.com/news/ai/google-giant-leap-nano-banana-launch-image-editing-305898-20250828Apple Explores Using Google Gemini AI to Power Revamped Sirihttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-22/apple-explores-using-google-gemini-ai-to-power-revamped-siriGuided Learning in Gemini: From answers to understandinghttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/guided-learning/Introducing study modehttps://openai.com/index/chatgpt-study-mode/Anthropic Settles Copyright Lawsuithttps://www.reuters.com/legal/government/anthropics-surprise-settlement-adds-new-wrinkle-ai-copyright-war-2025-08-27/Anthropic Updates Data Policyhttps://www.anthropic.com/news/updates-to-our-consumer-termsNew Opt-Out Policy Reverses Stance on Using Consumer Data for AI Traininghttps://techcrunch.com/2025/08/28/anthropic-users-face-a-new-choice-opt-out-or-share-your-data-for-ai-training/Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chromehttps://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/anthropic-launches-a-claude-ai-agent-that-lives-in-chrome/Google is launching a Gemini integration in Chromehttps://techcrunch.com/2025/05/20/google-is-launching-a-gemini-integration-in-chrome/TagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Image Editing, Nano Banana, AI Photography, Citation Management, WikiTree, AI Study Modes, Copyright Law, Privacy Policy, Browser Extensions, AI Training Data, Photo Restoration, Apple Siri, Educational AI, Model Selection, AI Ethics, Chrome Integration

Ahead of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical closing in the West End, in this episode we revisit the conversations we had with Karis Anderson, Kristina Love, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Rhianne Louise McCaulsky, Jenny Fitzpatrick and Chanel Haynes who have all played the title role.Tina received its world premiere in April 2018 in London and subsequently broke all box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, the show is choreographed by Anthony van Laast with set and costume designs by Mark Thompson.Karis Anderson is currently playing Tina, having previously understudied the role; Kristina Love originated the role in the German production before transferring to the London cast; Tsemaye Bob-Egbe was a Tina understudy in the original cast and later returned as the alternate Tina; Rhianne Louise McCaulsky played Aline and understudied Tina; Jenny Fitzpatrick was the original alternate Tina; Chanel Haynes shared the role of Tina. Tina runs at the Aldwych Theatre until 13th September. Visit www.tinathemusical.com for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Description: Tim Conway Jr. and guest host Mark Thompson roll into Hour 2 with more breaking news as Southern California weathers a flash flood warning and an earthquake rattles the High Desert. They cover the bust of an alleged Home Depot theft ring that stole more than $10 million in merchandise. Bellio can't contain her excitement as the crew dives into the news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, sparking lively debate about their rumored $18 million dream home and where the newlyweds might settle down. Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel is still under fire for its short-lived rebranding. 5:05pm – Flash Flood Warning and Earthquake rattles the High Desert / Alleged Home Depot theft ring arrested after $10M in merchandise stolen 5:20pm – Bellio's excitement about the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement.  5:35pm – Taylor and Travis are engaged / Cracker Barrel faces backlash over rebranding 5:50pm Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's alleged future $18 Million home, Tim and Mark discuss where the newlyweds will reside.  

Tim Conway Jr. teams up with guest host Mark Thompson to kick off the show with breaking news on the flash flood warning across Southern California. The two dive into Cracker Barrel's short-lived logo change, the rollout of vegan burgers, and Tim's pitch to rebrand it “The Hoarder's Barrel.” Conway shares his eyewitness account of several thefts at Home Depot, sparking a wider conversation on crime. Mark brings his “Amazing Stories” segment, including a hilarious airport mix-up with a fan who thought he was the other Mark Thompson from Mark & Brian. The hour wraps with Conway praising an honest auto shop after a tune-up that didn't turn into a scam.  HOUR 1 –  4:05pm – Tim kicks the showoff with guest host Mark Thompson. They lead with breaking news about the flood warning that's in effect until 6pm PT tonight. And then discuss the Cracker Barrel logo change and subsequent logo reversal. Vegan burgers at CB- Does it need to be refrigerated? Should've called it The Hoarder's Barrel. 5 people shot in South  4:20pm – Conway witnessed several thefts from Home Depot when a Couple 4:35pm – Amazing stories with Mark Thompson...Airport meeting “I'm not that mark Thompson from mark & Brian”  4:50pm – Conway takes car in for tune up. Very honest and wasn't trying to scam. Celebrating people not ripping you off...that's the flex. 

Whether the economy's up, or down, we have to eat. With the cost of dining out on the rise, consumers are shifting their buying habits and that benefits grocery stores. So it's no surprise the fast-growing Florida market is attracting new, niche players hoping to take a bite of the market share. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites "Grocery Guru" Mark Thompson, CEO & Founder of GroceryAnchored.com, to deliver an update.

In this episode, from a chapel service held on Friday 18 July 2025, Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College, speaks on John 3:22-36 and John the Baptist's response to his disciples telling him that everyone is going to Jesus instead of him.Mark reminds us that comparison and competition have no place in Christian ministry. On the last day, no one will be debating who is the greatest theologian or evangelist or Christian leader; instead, our attention will be elsewhere, fixed on the bridegroom sent from heaven, the one for whom this whole show is for.For more audio resources, visit the Moore College website. There, you can also make a donation to support the work of the College.Contact us and find us on socials.Find out more and register for our Open Events (26-27 Sep 2025).Please note: The episode transcript provided is AI-generated and has not been checked for accuracy. If quoting, please check against the audio.

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the groundbreaking release of ChatGPT-5, which arrived after over a year of anticipation. They discuss how this new model transforms the AI landscape with better reasoning, larger context windows, and dramatically reduced hallucinations.The hosts examine OpenAI's new Study and Learn Mode, which acts as a personal tutor rather than just providing answers, making it ideal for genealogists who want to deepen their understanding of their favourite topic.This week's Tip of the Week cautions beginners about challenging AI tasks like handwritten transcriptions and structured files, recommending they master the basics first.In RapidFire, they cover OpenAI's first open-source release since 2019, NotebookLM's video capabilities, and impressive AI company earnings reports.Timestamps:In the News:00:55 ChatGPT-5 Has Arrived: Improved Features (mostly) for Genealogists16:29 OpenAI's Study and Learn Mode: Your Personal Genealogy Tutor23:40 Claude Releases Opus 4.1: Enhanced Reasoning and WritingTip of the Week:29:25 AI Tasks for Beginners to Be Cautious OfRapidFire:40:16 OpenAI Releases First Open Source Model Since 201948:33 NotebookLM Upgrade Adds Video Support53:34 AI Companies Report Record EarningsResource LinksIntroduction to Family History AIhttps://tixoom.app/fhaishow/OpenAI GPT-5 Model Cardhttps://openai.com/index/gpt-5-system-card/Introducing study modehttps://openai.com/index/chatgpt-study-mode/ChatGPT Study Mode - FAQhttps://help.openai.com/en/articles/11780217-chatgpt-study-mode-faqClaude Opus 4.1https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-opus-4-1OpenAI announces two "gpt-oss" open AI modelshttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/08/openai-releases-its-first-open-source-models-since-2019/Google's NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviewshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/googles-notebooklm-rolls-out-video-overviews/Tech bubble going pop: AI pays the price for inflated expectationshttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/07/the-guardian-view-on-a-tech-bubble-going-pop-ai-pays-the-price-for-inflated-expectationsIs The AI Bubble About To Burst?https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2024/08/07/is-the-ai-bubble-about-to-burst/Google loses appeal in antitrust battle with Fortnite makerhttps://masslawyersweekly.com/2025/08/06/google-play-monopoly-verdict-epic-games-win/Department of Justice Prevails in Landmark Antitrust Case Against Googlehttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-prevails-landmark-antitrust-case-against-googleTagsArtificial Intelligence, Technology, Genealogy, Family History, OpenAI, ChatGPT-5, Claude, Large Language Models, AI Learning Tools, Study Mode, Open Source AI, NotebookLM, Video Overviews, AI Reasoning, Context Windows, Hallucination Reduction, GEDCOM Files, Handwritten Transcription, Document Analysis, AI Earnings, Google Antitrust, Apache License, Local AI Processing, Privacy, AI Education, Tutoring Systems, Coding Capabilities, Multilingual Processing, AI Development, Family History Research, Genealogists, AI Tools, Machine Learning

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little deliver a special same-day episode covering the long-awaited release of ChatGPT-5, which launched today, August 7, 2025.They explore the most significant improvements in the upgrade for genealogists, including automated model selection that eliminates confusing settings for beginners, enhanced reasoning capabilities that reduce hallucinations by 45%, and big increase in the amount of information or documents that can be processed at once. Mark demonstrates ChatGPT-5's improved image analysis with cabinet card photos, revealing how the model now provides research suggestions automatically.This extra podcast also announces the launch of the Family History AI Show Academy, with Mark and Steve's first five-week course... "Introduction to Family History AI" beginning October 14th.Introduction to Family History AI with Mark Thompson and Steve Littlehttps://tixoom.app/fhaishow/Key Features Highlighted:Automated Model SelectionEnhanced ReasoningLarger Context WindowImproved Vision AnalysisBetter Document GroundingResource Links:Introduction to Family History AI https://tixoom.app/fhaishow/GPT-5 is here https://openai.com/gpt-5/Introducing GPT-5 https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5/OpenAI launches new GPT-5 model for all ChatGPT users https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/07/openai-launches-gpt-5-model-for-all-chatgpt-users.htmlTags:Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, OpenAI, ChatGPT-5, AI Tools, Emergency Podcast, Model Selection, Reasoning Models, Context Window, Image Analysis, Cabinet Cards, Handwritten Text Recognition, Document Processing, Hallucination Reduction, AI Education, Family History AI Show Academy, Research Automation, Vision Analysis, Agentic AI, Professional Genealogy

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Mark Thompson from Lakeland, FL. Thank you for your generosity and partnership in Project 23. You're helping others find strength to obey—even when it's hard. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 14:32-42: And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him. And he came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.” — Mark 14:32-42 Gethsemane is a painful place. Here, in this garden, we find Jesus wrestling deeply with his humanity. He is troubled, sorrowful, distressed—He fully feels the weight of what lies ahead. He knows obedience to his Father means unimaginable suffering. He prays earnestly, honestly: “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me.” But then, with unmatched humility and surrender, He adds, “Yet not what I will, but what you will.” His obedience is not casual. It's costly. His submission is not reluctant. It's fully surrendered. Obedience, for Jesus, was agony, and yet, he willingly embraced it. The disciples slept nearby, oblivious to the battle their Lord was fighting. They couldn't stay awake, not realizing the spiritual weight of that moment. Jesus wakes them, warning, “Watch and pray...the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” He wasn't just describing their struggle. He was modeling the solution: total dependence on the Father, even when it hurts. Real obedience is often difficult. It can feel like loss, struggle, or even suffering. Obeying God when it's comfortable and convenient is easy—but true obedience comes in our Gethsemane moments, when we choose God's will over our comfort. Perhaps today, you face a decision where obedience feels like loss, pain, or struggle. Jesus shows you how to respond. Bring your honest fears and struggles to God. Admit the pain. But don't stop there—choose surrender. Say it out loud like Jesus did, “Not my will, but yours.” This kind of obedience might be costly, but it's also transforming. Your greatest growth often comes through your greatest surrender. #Obedience #Gethsemane #Mark14 ASK THIS: Why do you think obedience often comes with a sense of loss or pain? What can you learn from Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane? In what area of your life is God calling you to surrender? How can you practically “watch and pray” in your moments of struggle? DO THIS: Reflect on one area where obedience feels difficult right now. Pray honestly, express your struggle, then deliberately say to God, “Not my will, but yours.” PRAY THIS: Jesus, thank you for modeling obedience—even in the midst of agony. Teach me to pray, trust, and obey like you did, especially when it's hardest. I choose Your will over mine. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Surrender.”

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore OpenAI's groundbreaking ChatGPT Agent, demonstrating how this autonomous tool can research, analyze, and perform complex tasks on your behalf.Next, they address important security concerns to consider in the new world of AI agents, introducing practical guidelines for protecting sensitive family data and avoiding prompt injection attacks.This week's Tip of the Week provides a back-to-basics guide on what AI is and its four core strengths: summarization, extraction, generation, and translation.In RapidFire, they discuss OpenAI's rumored office suite, Microsoft and Google's own efforts to integrate AI into their office suites, and recently announced AI infrastructure investments, including; Meta's Manhattan-sized data center and President Trump's new AI Action Plan.The hosts also announce their new Family History AI Show Academy, a five-week course beginning in October of 2025. See https://tixoom.app/fhaishow/ for more details.Timestamps:In the News:05:20 ChatGPT Agent: Autonomous Research Assistant for Genealogists22:49 Safe and Secure in the Age of AITip of the Week:36:20 What is AI and What is it Good For? Back to BasicsRapidFire:50:57 OpenAI's Office Suite Rumors53:56 Microsoft and Google Bring AI to Their Office Suites60:17 Big AI Infrastructure: Manhattan-Sized Data CentersResource Links:Introduction to Family History AIhttps://tixoom.app/fhaishow/Do agents work in the browser?https://www.bensbites.com/p/do-agents-work-in-the-browserIntroducing ChatGPT agent: bridging research and actionhttps://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-agent/OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent can control an entire computer and do tasks for youhttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/709158/openai-new-release-chatgpt-agent-operator-deep-researchOpenAI's New ChatGPT Agent Tries to Do It Allhttps://www.wired.com/story/openai-chatgpt-agent-launch/Agent demo posthttps://x.com/rowancheung/status/1945896543263080736OpenAI Quietly Designed a Rival to Google Workspace, Microsoft Officehttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-quietly-designed-rival-google-workspace-microsoft-officeOpenAI Is Quietly Creating Tools to Take on Microsoft Office and Google Workspacehttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/MSFT/pressreleases/33074368/openai-is-quietly-creating-tools-to-take-on-microsoft-office-and-google-workspace-googl/What's new in Microsoft 365 Copilot?https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot--june-2025/4427592Google Workspace enables the future of AI-powered work for every businesshttps://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/empowering-businesses-with-AIGoogle Workspace Review: Will it Serve My Needs?https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/blog/google-workspace-review/Tags:Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, AI Agents, ChatGPT Agent, OpenAI, Computer Use, AI Security, Prompt Injection, Database Analysis, RootsMagic, Cemetery Records, AI Office Suite, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Workspace, Data Centers, AI Infrastructure, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Context Windows, AI Education, Family History AI Show Academy, AI Reasoning Models, Autonomous Research, AI Ethics

Mark Thompson's Ant Problem and iHeart Media's Parking Situation in Los Angeles. Mark Thompson's Towed Car Dilemma and the Discussion: What was the Tow Fee? Vacationers are losing thousands as a Chicago travel agent leaves them stranded. The New American Dream: A Woman Gets the 'Ick' from Her Rent-Free Boyfriend Who Refuses to Split Grocery Costs Fairly.

Mark Thompson and Heather Brooker are going to Catcon in Pasadena! // Summer of Ticks and Justin Timberlake's Lyme Disease Diagnosed // Heather Brooker, talks her side hustle and promotes her comedy show at the Pasadena Ice House. // Heather Brooker shares her Comedy Show Outfit choices and Kamala Harris out of CA governor's race, an intraparty battle begins Katie Porter 

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore Perplexity's groundbreaking Comet browser, which brings AI directly to web pages and can autonomously navigate sites to collect genealogical data.They examine Grok 4's impressive benchmark performance while discussing its limitations for genealogical research and safety concerns.This week's Tip of the Week introduces "context engineering" - the art of providing maximum information to AI tools through examples, documents, and prior conversations for superior results.In RapidFire, they cover Google's Veo 3 photo-to-video tool, Silicon Valley's dramatic Windsurf acquisition battle, and OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent that can control computers autonomously.Timestamps:In the News:07:47 Perplexity's Comet Browser: AI-Enhanced Research and Web Surfing20:32 Grok 4 Released: Benchmark Success, Real-World ChallengesTip of the Week:27:53 Context Engineering: Maximizing AI Results with Rich InformationRapidFire:36:02  Google Veo 3: Transform Photos into Videos44:19 Windsurf Acquisition Drama: AI Consolidation Begins53:58 ChatGPT Agent: Autonomous Computer Control ArrivesResource LinksOfficial Comet Launch Announcementhttps://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-cometPerplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browserhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/perplexity-launches-comet-an-ai-powered-web-browser/Every: Vibe Check: Grok 4 Aced Its Exams. The Real World Is a Different Storyhttps://every.to/vibe-check/vibe-check-grok-4-aced-its-exams-the-real-world-is-a-different-storyLM Arena Leaderboardhttps://lmarena.ai/leaderboardTechCrunch: Google adds image-to-video generation capability to Veo 3https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/10/google-adds-image-to-video-generation-capability-to-veo-3/Windsurf's CEO goes to Google; OpenAI's acquisition falls aparthttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/windsurfs-ceo-goes-to-google-openais-acquisition-falls-apart/Every: Vibe Check: OpenAI Enters the Browser Wars With ChatGPT Agenthttps://every.to/vibe-check/vibe-check-openai-enters-the-browser-wars-with-chatgpt-agentTechCrunch: AWS is launching an AI agent marketplace next week with Anthropic as a partnerhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/10/aws-is-launching-an-ai-agent-marketplace-next-week-with-anthropic-as-a-partner/TagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, AI Browsers, Web Navigation, Perplexity Comet, Grok 4, ChatGPT Agent, Context Engineering, AI Tools, Agentic Browsers, Video Generation, Google Veo 3, Windsurf Acquisition

Mark Thompson joins Tim Conway Jr., kicking off the show with a dive into the meaning of "Encino"—and it's a timely segue into the area's unsettling crime meeting, followed immediately by two attempted break-ins. Then, surprise guest Jay Leno calls in to share his own Encino crime story, and KFI's Michael Monks updates us on DA Hochman's announcement about charges in the East Hollywood nightclub crash that injured 37 people. Later, AM 570's Petros Papadakis drops by to chat about the wild Duke of Sports dating contest—and Tim and Mark offer their own dating wisdom for the overly selective single guys out there. Finally, Tim shares a classic Vegas tale about his dad opening for The Pointer Sisters, complete with a nostalgic music preview!

Tim and Mark Thompson cruise into the final hour chatting about LA's brand-new Tesla Cafe and how it's become a hotspot just 24 hours after opening. The conversation zips from dogs in public spaces to a spirited East vs. West Coast debate, before landing on Target's decision to kill off price matching—RIP to retail fairness. Tim shares a cart crash story at Home Depot (with zero apology received), then shifts to somber news with an update on the Encino double homicide featuring audio from NBC LA's Eric Leonard. Later, the crew dives into the new Billy Joel documentary—Crozier even has a personal connection—and they close the hour honoring the late Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on celebrity passings and the strange tradition of visiting their Hollywood Stars.

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore how AI-based transcriptions are revolutionizing genealogical research across the industry. They examine FamilySearch's Full-Text Search expansion to over 1.25 billion records and Ancestry's new document transcription tool.The episode features an exclusive interview with David Ouimette from FamilySearch, who reveals how they're making previously unsearchable handwritten documents accessible through AI technology.This week's Tip of the Week demonstrates Dan Maloney's innovative Genealogy Assistant HTR tool for transcribing multiple documents simultaneously.In RapidFire, they discuss Grok 4's anticipated release, Apple's shift to integrate ChatGPT and Claude rather than develop their own AI, and Google Photos' new natural language search capabilities powered by Gemini.Timestamps:In the News:03:23 AI Transcriptions Everywhere: The New Normal in Genealogy25:33 Building AI Apps with ClaudeInterview:29:34 David Ouimette on FamilySearch's AI JourneyRapidFire:49:27 Grok 4 Release Announcement51:35 Apple Pivots to Third-Party AI Integration56:02 Google Photos Adds Natural Language SearchResource LinksExpanded Access to Full-Text Searchhttps://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/full-text-search-experimental-aiAncestry announces the Beta launch of its new document transcription featurehttps://www.ancestry.com/c/ancestry-blog/ancestry-news/document-transcription-featureSnagit Screen Capturehttps://www.techsmith.com/snagitWindows Snipping Toolhttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots-00246869-1843-655f-f220-97299b865f6bScreenshots or screen recordings on Machttps://support.apple.com/en-hk/guide/mac-help/mh26782/macDan Maloney's AI Handwritten Text Recognition Toolhttps://www.genea.ca/htr-tool/Anthropic: Build and share AI-powered apps with Claudehttps://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-powered-artifactsAnthropic now lets you make apps right from its Claude AI chatbothttps://www.theverge.com/news/693342/anthropic-claude-ai-apps-artifactGrok 4 release livestream on Wednesday at 8pm PThttps://x.com/elonmusk/status/1942325820170907915Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok launches into antisemitic rant amid updateshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/07/08/elon-musk-grok-ai-antisemitism/Apple's Original AI announcement on June 10, 2024https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/06/introducing-apple-intelligence-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac/Apple's Integrates ChatGPT into iPhoneshttps://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/iphone/iph00fd3c8c2/iosApple Weighs Using Anthropic or OpenAI to Power Siri in Major Reversalhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/apple-weighs-replacing-siri-s-ai-llms-with-anthropic-claude-or-openai-chatgptGoogle Resumes Rollout of AI-Based 'Ask Photos' Image Searchhttps://petapixel.com/2025/06/27/google-resumes-rollout-of-ai-based-ask-photos-image-search/Google Product Manager says Ask Photos paused for quality issueshttps://x.com/jamieasp/status/1929895255844745284Ask Photos coming to more Google Photos usershttps://blog.google/products/photos/updates-ask-photos-search/Ask Photos' Original Announcement May 14, 2024https://petapixel.com/2024/05/14/gemini-powered-ask-photos-brings-an-ai-assistant-to-google-photos/TagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, AI Transcription, FamilySearch, Ancestry, Document Analysis, Handwritten Text Recognition, Full-Text Search, Screen Capture Tools, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, OCR Technology, Dan Maloney, Genealogy Assistant, API Keys, Claude AI, Anthropic, Google Photos, Apple Intelligence, Grok AI, David Ouimette, Truth Sets, Research Tools

Today SouthState's own Mark Thompson, Banking Group President of Florida, joins us. With over 40 years of banking experience, he shares a wealth of knowledge with us. We discuss the current landscape for commercial lending, what to look for when hiring commercial lenders, and how to keep the "small feel" in a growing bank.   Learn more about Loan Command here.   The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Mark Thompson dives into some of LA's biggest political stories, starting with Mayor Karen Bass's new interview with Telemundo, where she defends her leadership and hints at legal tensions with the feds. Then, Mark turns his focus to Gavin Newsom's headline-grabbing trip to South Carolina, calling out the California governor's not-so-subtle 2028 presidential ambitions. Later, Mark welcomes in-studio guest Steve Broda, the founder of Truc-Ya — a new app dubbed the “Uber for large haul trips.” Finally, the hour wraps on a delicious note as Mark and Stef Foosh celebrate the return of snack wraps to McDonald's after nearly a decade off the menu.

Mark Thompson kicks off the show with KFI's own Michael Monks on breaking news about the ICE Raids ongoing in Ventura County and a standoff and subsequent skirmishes that have been going on.  // Mark breaks down the LA Times piece on the LA Homeless crisis, which they say is a century in the making. // KFI's own Heather Brooker joins the show to play a game with the Conway Show crew and to assist in an awesome Coachella Valley Coffee giveaway. It's Binge or BS time! // Binge or BS Continued 

Mark Thompson has a wide-ranging final hour. He opens with the story of an LA honor student wrongfully deported under President Trump's immigration crackdown, and questions growing Republican calls for expanded federal control—particularly over D.C. Then, Stef Foosh drops in to talk rideshare realities before Mark shares his epic tale of evacuating with his cats and permanently "upgrading" his car's interior with the scent of cat pee—until a corpse-grade odor eliminator saved the day. Mark also reacts to a wild CalMatters scoop: State Farm issued a $900K check to a fire survivor that bounced. Plus, what's going on with Newsom's presidential play in South Carolina? And Disneyland's Haunted Mansion is going dark… for now.

Mark Thompson opens the hour with Axios reporter Russell Contreras, who shares his on-the-ground reporting on ICE raids in Los Angeles and the disproportionate impact on Mexican American communities. Then, ER doc, Dr. Michael Daignault joins to sound the alarm on the resurgence of measles in the U.S., tying the spike to growing vaccine skepticism fueled by movements like MAHA. Mark also digs into the surprise resignation of X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino amid AI controversies, and closes the hour debating LA's suspiciously low murder rate—miracle or manipulation?

Mark Thompson kicks off the show with ABC's Alex Stone, diving into the headline-grabbing robbery of Joe Burrow's home and the quarterback's surprising reaction as revealed in a new Netflix doc. Then, Mark unpacks President Trump's awkward moment during a meeting with Liberia's president, highlighting a major gaffe on the country's official language. KFI's Heather Brooker joins to talk about her exclusive Comic-Con coverage, the hottest cosplay trends, and her new podcast Entertain Me. The hour wraps with a box office breakdown—can Superman finally dethrone Jurassic Park?

Mark Thompson fills in for Tim Conway Jr. and dives into the major stories shaping the day. ABC's Alex Stone joins to explain why TSA is phasing out the shoe-removal requirement—even for non-Precheck fliers. Then, Mark breaks down Mayor Karen Bass's pushback against recent ICE raids in MacArthur Park, including her newly announced lawsuit to halt federal enforcement actions in LA. KFI's Michael Monks joins with his take as a Downtown LA resident and what the ICE presence means for locals. Mark wraps the hour with heartbreaking updates on the deadly flooding in Texas as the situation worsens.

In Hour 3, Mark Thompson kicks off with a preview of Amazon's first-ever 4-day Prime Day event, spotlighting the can't-miss deals and how it's become the Black Friday of the digital age. Then, Mark shifts to the flood risk facing parts of California, connecting lessons from Texas's recent catastrophe with an SF Chronicle warning about our own vulnerabilities. Later, Mark unpacks Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to D.C. and his aims for Gaza's future governance—and discusses the surprising move to nominate President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. The hour wraps with a breakdown of Trump's much-hyped “big beautiful bill” and what it could mean for Californians.

In Hour 2, Mark Thompson and the Conway crew track the latest on the Rancho Fire in Laguna, where progress is being made. Mark then takes a step back to reflect on the wildfires that rocked LA six months ago, highlighting how far the city has come—and how far it still has to go. KFI's own Heather Brooker shares a powerful audio retrospective from the frontlines of KFI's wildfire coverage, offering a deeply personal lens on the crisis. The hour closes on a lighter note, with the crew's July 4th plans and a look at the rising trend of drone shows replacing traditional fireworks.

Mark Thompson steps in for Tim Conway Jr. with a breaking news–packed hour. He's joined by ABC's Alex Stone to cover the Texas Border Patrol shooting that left officers injured and the suspect dead. Then, Mark dives into the catastrophic flash floods that swept Central Texas, raising urgent questions about emergency alert systems. KFI's Michael Monks joins the conversation to break down the ICE raids at LA's MacArthur Park and shares insight into LA Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson's response. The hour wraps with a bittersweet update: the iconic Downtown LA eatery Cole's French Dip will close its doors August 3rd.

The future of work is changing, and we can't afford to have our leaders evolve backward by sticking to outdated leadership styles. It's high time for a major upgrade because this new era of work won't wait for you to catch up. In this three-part episode, we explore what it takes to thrive at the highest levels of leadership across three urgent dimensions: executive readiness, AI fluency, and hybrid work strategy. We begin with Mark Thompson, world's #1 CEO coach and author of CEO Ready, who shares what it really takes to step into the top seat: mastering leadership languages, building trust with your boss, and aligning ambition with the real demands of executive life. Then we dive into the age of AI with Dr. Michael Chui, Senior Fellow at McKinsey and QuantumBlack AI, who explains how agentic AI is reshaping leadership itself—from decision-making and team structure to the rising need for leaders who can manage machines as skillfully as people. Finally, we turn to the workplace of the future with Stanford Professor Dr. Nicholas Bloom, the world's top expert on remote work, who debunks common myths, lays out why hybrid work is the sweet spot, and reveals how AI might accelerate the decline of fully remote roles.   ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Happy 4th of July weekend! Mark Thompson and Cro talk about showing off at auctions, and getting stuck buying something they could never afford. Donor fatigue is a thing.Tim accidentally messed up Mark's life with an unexpected health crisis... All just to grab a bite in the OC...

Happy 4th of July Weekend!!Jay Leno joins Conway... Just wind them up and let them go!Also, Mark Thompson's feelings about tipping... And... THE DON PARDO COMPETITION.Thompson.Cro.Two men enter.One man leaves in glory.

Tim dives into the wild world of niche dating websites and reflects on the legacy of late KTLA anchor Sam Rubin. Things take a comedic turn with a Conway-as-Mark Thompson impression. Later, Tim breaks down the partial verdict in the Diddy trial and speculates on what's next as jurors head back into deliberations. Then, a special interview with retiring Huntington Beach PD helicopter pilot Mark Wershing about his legendary career in the skies. The hour wraps with a wild story out of Sherman Oaks involving a runaway tow truck and a dumped stolen vehicle.

Ceasefire in place, but Iran nuclear program may have survived // Tim Conway Jr and Mark Thompson talk about TikTok Advertising // Community groups call for eviction moratorium amid immigration raids across LA Powerful storm hits Lake Tahoe  // Angel Martinez is in the studio and talks about traffic, Golden Mikes, her dog and her birthday! #TikTok #Ad #Advertising #evictionmoratorium #Immigration #traffic #LakeTahoe