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This Day in Legal History: The First Act of CongressOn this day in 1789, President George Washington signed the first statute ever enacted by Congress under the new Constitution — “An Act to Regulate the Time and Manner of Administering Certain Oaths,” codified at 1 Stat. 23. The substance was modest: the law prescribed the form of the oath that members of Congress, federal judges, and executive officers were to take to support the Constitution, and gave the states a window in which to swear in their own officials. But the symbolism was enormous. It was the first time the new federal government did the thing governments actually do, which is to pass a law and require people to obey it, and the choice of subject was telling.Before Congress regulated commerce, levied taxes, or built courts, it bound its own officers to the Constitution by oath. The oath clauses in Article II and Article VI have been doing quiet doctrinal work ever since: they ground the Supremacy Clause, they undergird Marbury's claim that judges are bound to follow the Constitution as supreme law, and they sit at the center of the Fourteenth Amendment, Section 3 disqualification debate that the Supreme Court took up in Trump v. Anderson just two years ago. The Oath Act of 1789 is not the kind of statute that gets quoted on bar exams, but it is the original instance of Congress speaking in legal form, and everything the federal government has done since rests on top of it.Uber went after one of its own bellwether plaintiffs Friday in the sprawling multidistrict litigation over alleged passenger sexual assaults, asking U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisa J. Cisneros in the Northern District of California to impose sanctions on plaintiff B.L. and her counsel at Wagstaff Law Firm for what Uber called “pervasive bad faith” in discovery.The headline accusation, made by Kirkland & Ellis's Michael Vives for Uber, is that B.L.'s privilege log cites cases that don't exist — what Vives suggested may be “hallucinated case law” generated by an AI tool — and Vives floated that as an independent basis for sanctions on top of the alleged document withholding, redactions, and undisclosed witnesses Uber catalogued in its April motion.he legal vehicle here is Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37, which gives a federal court a tiered menu of sanctions for discovery misconduct — fees and costs at the low end, adverse-inference instructions and claim preclusion at the high end — and Uber is asking the court to throw B.L.'s case out of the next bellwether wave entirely. Judge Cisneros noticed during the hearing that what struck her about the briefing was the pattern, not any single incident; she pointed to one example where the plaintiff identified a person as a “friend” and only later produced a fuller set of text messages showing the person was actually a therapist.The judge ordered the plaintiff to file a sur-reply by Thursday before ruling, which means a sanctions order is now teed up. The case sits within In re Uber Technologies, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation (MDL No. 3084) before Judge Charles R. Breyer, and any sanctions ruling will set the tone for how the rest of the bellwether pool conducts discovery. If the hallucinated-caselaw piece sticks, this also becomes one of the first real Rule 11 / Rule 37 hybrid sanctions vehicles for generative AI misuse in the MDL context — and the bar will be reading it closely.‘Pervasive Bad Faith': Uber Targets Sex Assault MDL Plaintiff | Law360The Seventh Circuit on Friday told the Northern District of Illinois that the now-standard practice of serving Chinese e-commerce defendants by email in “Schedule A” trademark cases doesn't fly under the Hague Service Convention — at least not when the convention applies, which is a question the district court has to actually answer first. The dispute came up in Kangol LLC v. Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Import & Export Co., No. 25-2205, where the hat-maker Kangol sued more than twenty Chinese vendors for trademark infringement and identified them on a sealed “Schedule A” exhibit attached to the complaint — the same procedural pattern that drives the enormous Schedule A docket in Chicago's federal court.Kangol got a default judgment after serving the defendants by email, but one defendant, Hangzhou Chuanyue, appeared and moved to vacate, arguing that the Hague Convention prohibits email service in China and that the convention applies because Hangzhou's address is discoverable. The legal hook is Article 10(a) of the Hague Service Convention, which permits service “by postal channels” only when the destination state has not objected — and China has affirmatively objected to Article 10(a), full stop.The Seventh Circuit, citing the Supreme Court's 2017 decision in Water Splash, Inc. v. Menon, held that whether or not email counts as a “postal channel,” Article 10(a) is unavailable in China, so email service in this case was improper if the convention applied at all. The panel — Judges Thomas Kirsch, Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, and Doris Pryor — reversed the denial of Hangzhou's motion to vacate and sent the case back for the threshold question the district court skipped: did Kangol make reasonably diligent efforts to find Hangzhou's address, which would have triggered the convention.The practical fallout will reach hundreds, possibly thousands, of pending Schedule A cases in Chicago that rely on email service as a matter of course, and plaintiff firms in this space will be scrambling to redo their service strategy.7th Circ. Revives Chinese IP Defendants' Email Service Case | Law360The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on Thursday transferred Randall King's proposed class action — the vehicle for a proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement with Monsanto — into the Northern District of California MDL before Judge Vince Chhabria, despite vehement objections from absent class members who want the case to stay in Missouri state court.The case-within-a-case is unusual: the King action was filed and preliminarily settled in Missouri state court, then a group of objectors (represented by Keller Postman) removed it to federal court under the Class Action Fairness Act, and the JPML then tagged it for transfer to the consolidated Roundup MDL. The legal hook here is 28 U.S.C. § 1407, the JPML's transfer authority — paired with CAFA's removal rules, which the settling plaintiffs argue were misused because the objectors aren't “defendants” within the meaning of § 1453 and so cannot remove.The objectors counter that the $7.25 billion deal “launders a liability-management scheme through the courts” by funneling claims of Roundup cancer victims through a Missouri state-court class that an MDL judge would never approve, and they want federal-court scrutiny under Rule 23 and the standards Judge Chhabria has spent years developing in the Roundup litigation. Monsanto, for its part, is on the objectors' side of the venue question — at least tactically — telling Law360 that the case should go back to Missouri state court and it will move to oppose the transfer order.The whole fight is also tied up with the Supreme Court's pending decision in a separate Monsanto case that will determine whether the deal survives at all, because the proposed $7.25 billion is structured around what the Court does there. Whichever way this remand/transfer fight comes out, it is going to be cited in every future class-settlement-jurisdiction tug-of-war for the rest of the decade.$7.25B Roundup Deal Sent To Calif. MDL | Law360A U.S. district judge in Florida said Saturday she will take a closer look at the settlement the Trump administration has reached with itself — or more precisely, with President Trump in his personal capacity — over a long-running IRS lawsuit, scheduling further proceedings to examine whether the deal can stand.The procedural posture is what makes this one interesting: the case involves a federal agency under the President's control settling claims with the President personally, which raises immediate questions about whether anyone is actually adverse to anyone, and whether the resulting consent decree or stipulation can carry the legal weight a normal settlement does. The legal mechanism the judge appears to be invoking is the federal court's inherent supervisory authority over consent decrees and settlements involving the federal government, an authority that runs through cases like Local No. 93 v. City of Cleveland and that the Tunney Act formalizes for antitrust settlements — though here there is no Tunney Act, just the general principle that a federal court doesn't have to rubber-stamp a settlement when there are serious questions about whether the United States was actually represented in the negotiation.The hearing on the issue was set for late May in Miami, with the judge reportedly skeptical that the deal can be approved without further factual development. The political stakes are obvious, but the legal stakes are arguably bigger: if the court can refuse to approve the settlement on the ground that the executive branch was not adverse to itself in any meaningful way, it would create a precedent that constrains every future administration's ability to make its own personal litigation go away through agency action. Expect this one to generate appellate motion practice within weeks.US judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement | Reuters This is a public episode. 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In this episode of Last Call, we break down one of the most confusing market backdrops in years: AI-driven earnings optimism, rising oil and inflation risk, stretched options positioning, and the market impact of a potential SpaceX IPO. Jack Forehand and Matt Zeigler are joined by Aahan Menon, Ben Hunt, and Brent Kochuba to examine what macro data, political narratives, options flows, and index mechanics are saying about where markets could go next.Follow Last Call on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Last Call on Apple Podcasts⁠Topics Covered:Why markets are looking through war, oil shocks and valuation concernsHow earnings estimates are driving sector performance in the AI tradeAahan Menon on growth, inflation, oil prices and macro regime signalsWhy demand destruction from higher energy prices can take longer than investors expectWhat a rising growth and rising inflation regime can mean for stocks, commodities and bondsBen Hunt on World War AI and the collision between AI market optimism and political backlashWhy opposition to AI data centers could become a major market and election issueBrent Kochuba on call buying, implied volatility and signs of options market frothWhy CORE 1M and skew signals may be warning of a downside spasmHow the SpaceX IPO could affect index flows, active managers and mega-cap stocksTimestamps:00:00 Intro: AI, inflation and options risk in one market05:40 Earnings estimates, AI optimism and why fundamentals still matter10:31 Aahan Menon on a difficult macro backdrop15:29 Why energy shocks and demand destruction take time20:24 Why inflation can persist even if the oil shock eases24:47 Ben Hunt on World War AI and the AI resource build-out30:00 AI CapEx as the pillar holding up market optimism34:00 The political backlash against AI data centers38:00 Why data center opposition matters for markets42:09 Why price action can distort the AI narrative47:48 CORE 1M, stretched call prices and downside spasm risk52:00 Why Nasdaq options are priced for upside crashes56:11 Index rules, human judgment and the SpaceX IPO01:00:34 The free float problem and rebalancing pressure01:05:22 Space data centers, valuation and the size of the AI opportunity

Hoy en La diez Capital Radio Miguel Ángel González Suárez entrevistara a Christoph Kiessling, presidente de Loro Parque Fundación y vicepresidente de Loro Parque, que hablará sobre el Encuentro por la Biodiversidad que celebró el días pasados en Madrid y sobre las orcas de Marineland. Loro Parque Fundación reúne en Madrid a referentes mundiales de la conservación y presenta SofiaNet, una red acústica pionera para proteger a los cetáceos del Estrecho. El encuentro, celebrado en el Espacio Almagro ante más de 150 representantes del ámbito científico, institucional y conservacionista, reforzó la alianza con la UICN SSC y mostró proyectos con impacto real: de la recuperación de especies amenazadas a la reducción de interacciones entre orcas y embarcaciones. Coincidiendo con la celebración del Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, el acto contó con la asistencia de Wolfgang Kiessling, presidente de Loro Parque, y de Vivek Menon, presidente de la Comisión para la Supervivencia de Especies de la UICN. En una jornada marcada por el liderazgo científico, Loro Parque Fundación celebró este pasado jueves en el Espacio Almagro de Madrid, el Encuentro por la Biodiversidad, ante más de 150 personalidades del ámbito académico, político y conservacionista. El encuentro ha coincidido con la presentación de la Lista Roja Nacional de España en el Congreso de los Diputados con motivo del Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, acto en el que ha participado Ángel Curros, director biológico del acuario Poema del Mar, para exponer los avances en la protección de especies críticamente amenazadas como el angelote y la mantelina; y del doctor Javier Almunia, que presentó el proyecto CanBIO. Durante su intervención, el presidente de Loro Parque, Wolfgang Kiessling, reiteró la plena disposición del Grupo para colaborar en el rescate de las orcas Wikie y Keijo, actualmente en el parque Marineland (Francia). Kiessling subrayó que esta operación no responde a intereses comerciales "no ganamos un euro más por tener seis orcas en lugar de cuatro" sino a una responsabilidad moral, técnica y profesional para evitar que los animales mueran sin una alternativa real. El presidente de Loro Parque fue tajante al señalar que la institución solo procederá al traslado si cuenta con el expreso visto bueno del Gobierno de España y se garantiza la seguridad jurídica y técnica del proceso. "Nuestra voluntad es salvar la vida de estos animales y rescatarlos de un destino fatal", afirmó, invitando al ejecutivo español a reconocer formalmente la idoneidad de las instalaciones de Tenerife, referentes mundiales en bienestar animal. Una operación que asumiría como un "acto humano" frente a la inexistencia de santuarios marinos, como confirmó la semana pasada en ministro delegado de Transición Ecológica de Francia, Mathieu Lefevre. Por su parte, Vivek Menon, presidente de la Comisión para la Supervivencia de Especies de la UICN, destacó la importancia de centrar los esfuerzos en la defensa individual de cada especie. Menon puso como ejemplo de éxito la colaboración con Loro Parque Fundación en la recuperación del Guacamayo de Lear en Brasil, que ha pasado de estar al borde de la desaparición a contar con más de 2.200 ejemplares en la naturaleza. "La naturaleza es muy resiliente y agradecida; si haces algo por ella, te lo devolverá", afirmó, ofreciendo el apoyo de los 15.000 investigadores que integran su comisión para seguir colaborando con la Fundación. El presidente de Loro Parque Fundación, Christoph Kiessling, presentó como gran hito de la noche el Proyecto SofiaNet. Esta iniciativa busca desarrollar un sistema avanzado de monitorización acústica continua y automatizada para conocer la presencia de cetáceos en el Estrecho de Gibraltar. Exportando la tecnología desarrollada en Canarias a través del proyecto CanBIO, SofiaNet permitirá generar datos de alta calidad para entender mejor las amenazas derivadas del ruido de origen humano y mejorar la gestión de este espacio marino crítico. Un proyecto que cuenta con la colaboración de la Fundación Reina Sofía, la Universidad de La Laguna y CIRCE. La jornada sirvió también para desgranar otros proyectos clave que sitúan a la Fundación a la vanguardia. El Dr. Antonio Fernández (ULPGC) presentó su nuevo libro “Células del Delfín”, una obra única que utiliza la microscopía electrónica para el diagnóstico patológico, permitiendo "hablar con la muerte para ayudar a la vida". Por su parte, el Dr. Renaud de Stephanis (CIRCE) detalló cómo 22 años de estudios han permitido reducir en un 80% las interacciones con veleros gracias a recomendaciones basadas en ciencia, como navegar en aguas someras y no detener la embarcación. El Dr. Javier Almunia expuso el proyecto cambio, que estudia la acidificación oceánica, el ruido submarino y el impacto del cambio climático en la biodiversidad terrestre y marina, siendo referente a nivel mundial y que cuenta con a financiación de Loro Parque Fundación y el Gobierno de Canarias, en colaboración con la Universidad de La Laguna y la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Con este encuentro, Loro Parque Fundación reafirma su papel como motor de la conservación global, habiendo salvado ya a 18 especies de la extinción gracias a una inversión acumulada de 30 millones de dólares.

Taru Torikka keskustelee kahden Helsinki Lit -kirjallisuusfestivaalin vieraan kanssa. Tara Menon kertoo esikoisromaanistaan Upoksissa (Under Water, suom. Kaisa Kattelus, Siltala). Vincenzo Latronico keskustelee romaanistaan Täydellistä (Le perfezioni, suom. Leena Rantanen, Gummerus)

In this episode Divya speaks with Rachel Carmenta, Associate Professor of Climate Change and International Development at the University of East Anglia. They discuss Rachel's recent work on the poverty–biodiversity loss association (PBLA) and the idea of connected conservation. In this scholarship, Rachel and her colleagues critically examine how mainstream conservation narratives have often framed poor and rural communities as drivers of biodiversity decline, while overlooking the larger structural forces, such as extractive industries, unsustainable patterns of consumption, and unequal political and economic systems, that are central to environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. They also discuss how poverty is often reduced to income deprivation and how that framing has made conservation and development programs to focus heavily on cash-based incentives and payment schemes. Rachel argues that poverty is way more than income deprivation; instead, it must be understood as multidimensional, encompassing wellbeing, dignity, health, education, security, and access to social services. This broader understanding challenges narrow approaches to both poverty alleviation and conservation governance. Another important theme in their discussion is connected conservation, which emphasizes the interconnected relationships between people, ecosystems, livelihoods, cultural practices, and local knowledge systems, rather than viewing conservation and human wellbeing as separate or competing goals. In this context, Rachel reflects on biocultural conservation and the importance of recognizing the ways communities live with, care for, and understand their environments and what these relationships can teach us about more just and meaningful approaches to conservation in a rapidly changing world. References: Carmenta, R., Lima, M.G.B., Choiruzzad, S.A., Dawson, N., Estrada-Carmona, N., Hicks, C., Kallis, G., Nana, E., Killick, E., Lees, A. and Martin, A., 2025. Unveiling pervasive assumptions: moving beyond the poverty-biodiversity loss association in conservation. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 74, p.101537. Tebboth, M.G., Carmenta, R., Minas, A., Adelekan, A., Cao, X., Fullonton, A., Kinally, C., Cataldo, N.L., Mander, S. and Shelton, C., 2025. The ‘how'of transformation: Principles for a justice-centered response to the climate and biodiversity crises. Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development, 67(3), pp.7-23. Carmenta, R., Barlow, J., Lima, M.G.B., Berenguer, E., Choiruzzad, S., Estrada-Carmona, N., França, F., Kallis, G., Killick, E., Lees, A. and Martin, A., 2023. Connected Conservation: Rethinking conservation for a telecoupled world. Biological Conservation, 282, p.110047. Lapola, D.M., Pinho, P., Barlow, J., Aragão, L.E., Berenguer, E., Carmenta, R., Liddy, H.M., Seixas, H., Silva, C.V., Silva-Junior, C.H. and Alencar, A.A., 2023. The drivers and impacts of Amazon forest degradation. Science, 379(6630), pp. 8622. Carmenta, R., Zaehringer, J.G., Balvanera, P., Betley, E., Dawson, N.M., Estrada‐Carmona, N., Forster, J., Hoelle, J., Lliso, B., Llopis, J.C. and Menon, A., 2023. Exploring the relationship between plural values of nature, human well‐being, and conservation and development intervention: Why it matters and how to do it?. People and nature, 5(6), pp.1720-1738.

In 1953, an Indian diplomat nicknamed the 'sombre porcupine' was given a rare opportunity when he was invited to the Kremlin to meet Joseph Stalin, one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century. Krishna Menon was a key figure in India's fight for independence from British rule, and was close to Jawaharlal Nehru, who'd become independent India's first Prime Minister. Reena Stanton-Sharma listens to archive recordings of Menon recalling his impressions of the Soviet Union's leader in a 1967 BBC interview. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Krishna Menon. Credit: M Stroud/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

When Tara Menon describes the underwater world that surrounds an island off the coast of Thailand, her language is both restrained and lush.“The reef is busy with color,” she writes, “Fiery scorpion fish, yellow frog-fish, red snappers, white-and-orange clown fish, a shoal of electric-blue angelfish, fat black sea cucumbers, powder-blue surgeonfish. Sand suspended between the dimpled surface glitters in the sunlight.”Her prose, like the story, exemplifies the contrast between the simple joy of true friendship and the aching loss left behind when that gift is stripped away. Menon's novel, “Under Water,” unfolds before and after the devastating Boxing Day tsunami in 2004, that surged across the Indian Ocean and killed more than 225,000 people. But the heartbeat of the story is the friendship between two girls who each have to navigate a stinging loss. Menon joins Kerri Miller for a conversation about writing, the elegance of restraint and how to avoid sentimentality when building a story around childhood friendship and exuberant nature, on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas. Guest: Tara Menon is an assistant professor of English at Harvard University. Her debut novel is “Under Water.” Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.

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Schlinsog, Elke www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

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What if ageing wasn't about slowing down—but about reclaiming your independence, identity, and purpose?In this powerful episode of The Mohua Show podcast, host Mohua Chinappa sits down with Meenakshi Menon—serial entrepreneur and founder of GenS Life—to challenge everything we believe about growing older in India. This weekly inspirational podcast dives deep into ageism, family dynamics, and why seniors need freedom, not protection.In this episode, we discuss:- The hidden reality of ageism in modern India- Why family relationships become transactional with ageing parents- The emotional struggles of the “sandwich generation”- How GenS Life is building a support system for seniors- Why independence is the key to dignity after 60What this episode is really about:This episode is about redefining ageing—not as decline, but as a powerful phase of reinvention. It's a conversation about dignity, freedom, and building a society where seniors are seen, heard, and valued.If you're interested in motivational podcasts India, podcasts about life journeys, female empowerment conversations, or innovation in Indian startups, this episode from one of the best podcast channels India is for you.

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Thiruveer enters the Permit Room and talks about tensions during a movie release, going from character roles to lead roles, industry discouragements, insecurity about acting, greatness of KK Menon, watching Hindi movies, funny bargaining stories, parents accepting his career, Papam Pratap and much more!Chapters:00:00 - Release tensions8:07 - Selling character roles18:06 - Discouraged by auditions33:13 - Greatness of KK Menon43:35 - Insecurity about acting49:57 - Understanding Hindi55:42 - Bargaining and mohamaatam1:05:58 - Being an RJ1:12:21 - Parents accepted his career?1:16:21 - Bus to own car1:20:15 - Judging a script1:26:08 - Papam Pratap1:32:15 - Fear of being underrated1:35:58 - Movie recommendations1:42:28 - Drinking career1:46:44 - Four aspects

Tara Menon ist eine exzellente Beobachterin. Der Tsunami im Indischen Ozean von 2004 bildet den Mittelpunkt ihres Debütromans.

In this Coffee Break episode, Nadine Matheson sits down with debut novelist Tara Menon to talk about her stunning new book Under Water, a story about friendship, grief, and the devastating power of natural disasters.Tara shares her experiences growing up in Singapore and the impact of two significant natural disasters, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricane Sandy, on her writing process and the themes of her book.As Tara delves into the story of Marissa and her best friend Arielle, who navigate the idyllic beauty of their island home before tragedy strikes, she reflects on the heavy responsibility of depicting real-life events in fiction. The conversation touches on the nuances of grief, particularly the loss of a friend, and the disparity in how different cultures respond to natural disasters. Tara also reveals the surprising characters that emerged during her writing journey and shares fascinating facts about manta rays that inspired her narrative.Watch Tara Menon's recommendation: The Last of the Sea Women (Apple TV+)Buy Under Water by Tara Menon Support the podcast - Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️.Buy books by my guests Bookshop.orgFollow MeBluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Excess Returns Weekly Wrap brings together the most important ideas from a packed week of interviews, covering AI and base rates, the Magnificent Seven, commodities, macro risks, and practical investing frameworks. Jack Forehand and Kai Wu break down key clips from Michael Mauboussin, Harris “Kuppy” Kupperman, Ben Hunt, Katie Stockton, and Aahan Menon to extract timeless lessons investors can apply across different market environments.The conversation moves from AI expectations and economic profit to geopolitical “common knowledge” moments, commodity dynamics, trend following, and the importance of thinking in probabilities and time horizons.Topics Covered:Why OpenAI's growth expectations are historically unprecedented and what base rates actually tell usHow base rates should guide expectations without limiting outlier outcomes like AmazonWhy large companies are growing faster today and the role of intangible assets and softwareThe concentration of economic profit in the Magnificent Seven and what it implies for valuationsWhy long-term time horizons create a structural edge in investingThe concept of “common knowledge” and how it reshapes markets during geopolitical eventsWhere AI value will accrue: companies vs consumers vs suppliersWhy commodities behave differently from stocks and bonds during supply shocksHow trend following works and why commodities are uniquely suited to itWhy investing is a probabilities game and how to manage uncertainty and position sizingHow technical indicators like the 200-day moving average should actually be usedTimestamps:00:00 Intro and overview of Weekly Wrap format00:02:05 Michael Mauboussin on OpenAI growth and base rates00:06:18 Why base rates matter but don't define outcomes00:09:50 Why large companies are growing faster than history suggests00:14:58 Kuppy on time horizons and avoiding short-term noise00:19:15 Ben Hunt on “common knowledge” and the Strait of Hormuz00:24:13 AI value accrual and consumer surplus vs company profits00:28:10 Commodities, backwardation, and why price trends differ from equities00:32:45 Trend following and why commodities exhibit stronger trends00:34:41 Investing as a game of probabilities and decision-making under uncertainty00:41:58 Katie Stockton on the 200-day moving average and technical signals00:46:20 Breadth, trend signals, and how technicals inform risk management00:50:30 Position sizing, uncertainty, and diversification frameworks00:55:40 Revisiting the Magnificent Seven and intangible assets00:59:00 Trend following frameworks and portfolio constructionCheck out the full episode and all of our interviews from this week on the Excess Returns YouTube channel and podcast platforms.

This episode of Excess Returns features Aahan Menon of Prometheus Research breaking down the growing risk of an inflation shock driven by energy markets and what it means for investors. The discussion explores how a potential shift toward stagflation could challenge traditional stock and bond portfolios and why commodities, trend following, and systematic frameworks may be better suited for the current environment.Prometheus Researchhttps://www.prometheus-research.comAahan Menon Twitterhttps://x.com/@AahanPrometheusWhy the current inflation shock may be one of the most significant in recent historyHow oil prices and geopolitical conflict are reshaping macro expectationsThe growing risk of a stagflationary environment and what it means for portfoliosWhy traditional 60/40 portfolios may struggle in sustained inflation regimesHow expected returns differ across equities, bonds, commodities, and FXWhy commodities and energy markets offer the most attractive opportunities todayThe role of backwardation and supply shocks in driving commodity returnsWhy consensus earnings expectations may be too optimistic relative to macro realityHow inflation flows through the economy from energy to consumer demandThe Fed's dilemma between inflation control and economic slowdownA simple rule for when to own treasuries based on inflation trendsWhy correlations across asset classes are breaking down in crisis environmentsHow systematic investors manage risk when markets are driven by news and geopoliticsThe case for trend following as a core portfolio strategyHow Aahan's free trend system works across stocks, bonds, gold, and BitcoinThe behavioral advantages of systematic investing during volatile marketsRisks of trend following including whipsaws and false signalsHow portfolio construction is evolving to include crisis protection and energy overlays00:00 Inflation shock and why equities and bonds may struggle01:03 Setting up the macro backdrop before the oil shock03:12 Labor market slowdown vs strong GDP divergence04:45 Consumer spending driven by de-saving05:35 Oil-driven inflation shock as a recession catalyst07:32 Preparing for stagflation vs disinflationary growth09:18 Why commodities outperform in inflation regimes10:45 Expected returns framework across asset classes12:05 Why commodities and FX offer the best opportunities14:05 How commodity carry and backwardation work16:42 Trend following and commodities as pro-cyclical exposures17:43 Ranking expected returns: energy, FX, bonds, equities18:51 Challenges of systematic investing in news-driven markets20:15 Extreme correlations and oil dominating asset pricing23:47 Earnings expectations vs macro reality gap28:30 Why the Fed faces an impossible policy tradeoff30:00 Real-time CPI estimates and inflation pressure32:00 A rule for when to own treasuries based on CPI37:30 Stock-bond correlation regime shifts39:34 How the trend following system works45:10 Benefits and limitations of trend strategies

Visibility is often taught as a strategy — post more, show up more, be everywhere.But what if visibility isn't something you do… but something you become?In this episode of Soul Velocity, Snehal R. Singh sits down with Sunita Menon — personal branding strategist, mindset coach, and TEDx speaker — to explore a deeper truth:

A growing number of enterprises are discovering that early agent wins don't translate into scale because agents can connect but cannot yet share context or improve as a coordinated system. In this episode, Papi Menon, Vice President of Product Management and Chief Product Officer at Outshift by Cisco, joins Emerj's Matthew DeMello to unpack why the missing cognitive layer in multi‑agent environments limits progress and what it will take for agents to operate as a collective rather than isolated tools. He highlights how leaders can make meaningful headway by choosing low‑risk, high‑impact starting points and building on open, interoperable foundations that support future evolution. This episode is sponsored by Outshift by Cisco. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at go.emerj.com/partner Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click go.emerj.com/expert for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!

Host Jason Blitman is joined by debut novelist Tara Menon to talk about her new book, Under Water. Conversation highlights include:

En este episodio exploramos un fenómeno clínico sorprendente que algunos terapeutas han observado en pacientes con daño cerebral: personas que durante el día no pueden abrir la mano voluntariamente, pero que, justo al despertarse, sí consiguen hacerlo durante unos segundos o minutos. A partir de un caso real, analizamos qué podría estar ocurriendo en el sistema nervioso para que aparezca esta “ventana motora” transitoria. El episodio revisa cómo las alteraciones del equilibrio entre el tracto corticoespinal y las vías cortico-reticuloespinales pueden favorecer patrones globales como la sinergia flexora, que terminan “secuestrando” la apertura de la mano durante la actividad diaria. A lo largo del episodio se propone una explicación integradora basada en tres factores clave: el estado de activación del sistema nervioso al despertar, la neuromodulación monoaminérgica que regula la excitabilidad de las motoneuronas y las corrientes internas (PICs), y el papel crucial de la biomecánica y la postura del miembro superior. Esta combinación podría generar una breve fase de menor hiperactividad flexora que permite emerger al movimiento. Más allá de la curiosidad clínica, el episodio plantea una pregunta terapéutica fundamental: si entendemos por qué aparece esa ventana, ¿podemos reproducirla y utilizarla en rehabilitación para entrenar la apertura de la mano? Referencias del episodio: 1.     Bertini, M., Ferrara, M., De Gennaro, L., Curcio, G., Fratello, F., Romei, V., Pauri, F., & Rossini, P. M. (2004). Corticospinal excitability and sleep: a motor threshold assessment by transcranial magnetic stimulation after awakenings from REM and NREM sleep. Journal of sleep research, 13(1), 31–36. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2869.2003.00379.x (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14996032/). 2.     De Gennaro, L., Bertini, M., Ferrara, M., Curcio, G., Cristiani, R., Romei, V., Fratello, F., Pauri, F., & Rossini, P. M. (2004). Intracortical inhibition and facilitation upon awakening from different sleep stages: a transcranial magnetic stimulation study. The European journal of neuroscience, 19(11), 3099–3104. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0953-816X.2004.03411.x (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15182318/). 3.     Dewald, J. P., & Beer, R. F. (2001). Abnormal joint torque patterns in the paretic upper limb of subjects with hemiparesis. Muscle & nerve, 24(2), 273–283. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-4598(200102)24:23.0.co;2-z (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11180211/). 4.     Ferrara, M., & De Gennaro, L. (2000). The sleep inertia phenomenon during the sleep-wake transition: theoretical and operational issues. Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 71(8), 843–848 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10954363/). 5.     Heckman, C. J., Mottram, C., Quinlan, K., Theiss, R., & Schuster, J. (2009). Motoneuron excitability: the importance of neuromodulatory inputs. Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology, 120(12), 2040–2054. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2009.08.009 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19783207/). 6.     Heckman, C. J., Johnson, M., Mottram, C., & Schuster, J. (2008). Persistent inward currents in spinal motoneurons and their influence on human motoneuron firing patterns. The Neuroscientist : a review journal bringing neurobiology, neurology and psychiatry, 14(3), 264–275. https://doi.org/10.1177/1073858408314986 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18381974/). 7.     Huber, R., Mäki, H., Rosanova, M., Casarotto, S., Canali, P., Casali, A. G., Tononi, G., & Massimini, M. (2013). Human cortical excitability increases with time awake. Cerebral cortex (New York, N.Y. : 1991), 23(2), 332–338. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhs014 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22314045/). 8.     Lan, Y., Yao, J., & Dewald, J. P. A. (2017). The Impact of Shoulder Abduction Loading on Volitional Hand Opening and Grasping in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke. Neurorehabilitation and neural repair, 31(6), 521–529. https://doi.org/10.1177/1545968317697033 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28506146/). 9.     Li, S., & Francisco, G. E. (2015). New insights into the pathophysiology of post-stroke spasticity. Frontiers in human neuroscience, 9, 192. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00192 (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4392691/). 10.  Manganotti, P., Fuggetta, G., & Fiaschi, A. (2004). Changes of motor cortical excitability in human subjects from wakefulness to early stages of sleep: a combined transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalographic study. Neuroscience letters, 362(1), 31–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2004.01.081 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15147774/). 11.  McPherson, J. G., Chen, A., Ellis, M. D., Yao, J., Heckman, C. J., & Dewald, J. P. A. (2018). Progressive recruitment of contralesional cortico-reticulospinal pathways drives motor impairment post stroke. The Journal of physiology, 596(7), 1211–1225. https://doi.org/10.1113/JP274968 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29457651/). 12.  Menon, J. M. L., Nolten, C., Achterberg, E. J. M., Joosten, R. N. J. M. A., Dematteis, M., Feenstra, M. G. P., Drinkenburg, W. H. P., & Leenaars, C. H. C. (2019). Brain Microdialysate Monoamines in Relation to Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Sleep Deprivation - a Systematic Review, Network Meta-analysis, and New Primary Data. Journal of circadian rhythms, 17, 1. https://doi.org/10.5334/jcr.174 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30671123/). 13.  Monti J. M. (2011). Serotonin control of sleep-wake behavior. Sleep medicine reviews, 15(4), 269–281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2010.11.003 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21459634/). 14.  Siegel J. M. (2004). The neurotransmitters of sleep. The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 65 Suppl 16(Suppl 16), 4–7 (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8761080/). 15.  Tauber, E. S., Coleman, R. M., & Weitzman, E. D. (1977). 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Didn't Die - In Theaters March 6th!A podcaster tries to make sense of the world as they approach their 100th episode while the zombie apocalypse takes hold in DIDN'T DIE (2026). We have never related more to a film! A fresh riff on one of our favorite classic genres.We hope you enjoy this mini-episode and check out the film this weekend in theaters!More about the the film:The Sundance Midnight feature film Didn't Die, directed by Meera Menon, has been heralded by Variety as an “enticing character-centric comedy” and by Collider as a film that "forges its own bloody path by taking the story back to the barest of bones,” Didn't Die premiered in 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival as a Midnight feature; merely weeks after director Menon's home was tragically consumed by the fires which ravaged Los Angeles.Menon, who has directed episodes of “The Walking Dead,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Ms. Marvel,” and “Westworld,” describes Didn't Die—a film about the human spirit rising from tragedy—this way: “I'm drawn to the question of what still makes life worth living when everything else has come undone. Being an indie filmmaker right now feels like podcasting in the middle of a zombie apocalypse—this film is about the grit it takes to simply keep going.”Starring stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated actress Kiran Deol in the lead role of “Vinita”, Didn't Die revolves around an unfolding zombie apocalypse in rural America, as a podcast host (Deol) struggles to maintain their dwindling audience amidst the chaos.Support the show

JLB sits down with the director/writer/producer and lead actress of the zombie rom-com 'Didn't Die', Meera Menon and Kiran Deol. The film is discussed as well as the importance of Asian American representation. Meera also talks about losing her home in the Altadena fires just weeks before the Sundance Premiere. The backstories for these two are beautiful and so is the film. -- ABOUT "DIDN'T DIE" Didn't Die is a zombie rom-com (zom-com) directed by “The Walking Dead” director Meera Menon that is releasing to theaters March 6, 2026, via Level 33 Entertainment. Emmy-nominee Kiran Deol (Destroy All Neighbors) stars in the film, Heralded by Variety as an “enticing character-centric comedy” and by Collider as a film that “forges its own bloody patch by taking the story back to the barest of bones.” Didn't Die premiered in 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival as a Midnight Feature; merely weeks after director Menon's Altadena home was tragically consumed by the LA fires and revolves around an unfolding zombie apocalypse in rural America, as a podcast host (Deol) struggles to maintain her dwindling audience amidst the chaos. -- Follow Didn't Die on Instagram Follow Meera Menon on Instagram Follow Kiran Deol on Instagram   Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Professor David K. Menon joins us for an in-depth exploration of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). As the Founding Director of the Neurosciences Critical Care Unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Professor Menon has been instrumental in shaping modern understanding of TBI physiology, monitoring, and management.In this episode, we break down intracranial pressure physiology in a way that translates directly to roadside decision-making, examining how brain swelling, cerebral perfusion, and autoregulation respond to early interventions. We focus on hypotension and hypoxia, the two most powerful drivers of secondary brain injury, and why the pre-hospital phase represents a critical window to influence outcomes long before CT imaging or neurosurgical care.We also explore the evidence for pre-hospital hypertonic therapy, discussing when it may be beneficial, where its limitations lie, and how it should (and should not) fit into contemporary practice. Practical considerations around airway management and ventilation are covered, including CO₂ targets, RSI decision-making, and strategies to avoid iatrogenic harm.Finally, we look ahead to emerging research and evolving concepts in TBI care, new physiological insights, changing targets, and innovative approaches aimed at reducing secondary brain injury, highlighting what pre-hospital clinicians should be thinking about now and in the years to come.Relevant resources and research networks:TBI-Reporter: https://tbi-reporter.uk/CENTER-TBI (Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in TBI): https://www.center-tbi.eu/This episode is essential listening for anyone involved in pre-hospital, retrieval, or critical care treating patients with traumatic brain injury. You can see more from David here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PhIGMpEpGQThis episode is sponsored by PAX: The gold standard in emergency response bags.When you're working under pressure, your kit needs to be dependable, tough, and intuitive. That's exactly what you get with PAX. Every bag is handcrafted by expert tailors who understand the demands of pre-hospital care. From the high-tech, skin-friendly, and environmentally responsible materials to the cutting-edge welding process that reduces seams and makes cleaning easier, PAX puts performance first. They've partnered with 3M to perfect reflective surfaces for better visibility, and the bright grey interior makes finding gear fast and effortless, even in low light. With over 200 designs, PAX bags are made to suit your role, needs, and environment. And thanks to their modular system, many bags work seamlessly together, no matter the setup.PAX doesn't chase trends. Their designs stay consistent, so once you know one, you know them all. And if your bag ever takes a beating? Their in-house repair team will bring it back to life.PAX – built to perform, made to last.Learn more at ⁠https://www.pax-bags.com/en/⁠

Neues Special! Wir sprechen über einen der wichtigsten Dialoge von Platon und zwar “Menon”. In ihm diskutieren Sokrates und der Sophistenschüler Menon über die Frage, ob man tugendhaftes Verhalten eigentlich lernen kann. Schnell kommen sie zur Frage, was Tugend überhaupt ist und Menon wird von Soktrates so gegrillt, dass er fragt: Naja, wie soll man überhaupt *irgendetwas* lernen können? Dann fängt Sokrates an zu erzählen, von der unsterblichen Seele und dem Leben vor der Geburt. Aber nicht nur das, er lässt auch einen Sklaven herbeirufen, dem er aufeinmal mathematische Erkenntnisse entlockt, die dieser aber nie gelernt hat. Was das soll und wie Platon hier auf brilliante Weise Sokrates Methode verdeutlicht, besprechen Jens und Christian in dieser Folge. Das ist aber nur der Teaser: Wenn ihr das ganze Special hören wollt, unterstützt uns gerne auf https://steadyhq.com/geister

We host Shivshankar Menon to discuss his recent article, "A New World Order? Be Careful What You Wish For." Menon, the former national security advisor to the Indian prime minister, examines the historical rarity of stable world orders and the dangers of contemporary nostalgia for a perceived "golden age" of stability. The conversation explores the tension between a globalized economy and fragmented local politics, questioning whether the current distribution of power can support a formal international order. Menon characterizes the present era as a "world adrift" and argues that progress often emerges from such periods of political disorder. We also address India's strategic role in navigating this environment through issue-based coalitions rather than traditional spheres of influence. Hosts: Sheena Chestnut Greitens and Francis J. Gavin Producer: Jordan Morning

Here's a question for you that may at first seem trivial, but is actually profound: Why do our minds drift? If you have ever dabbled in mindfulness or meditation, you know this mind wandering has an almost gravitational pull. In fact, researchers now think we spend as much as 50 percent of our waking time in this state, which cognitive scientists have dubbed the brain's “default mode.”Today's guest is Vinod Menon. He's a giant in the field of cognitive science who played a central role in defining the brain “default mode network” back in 2003. In our conversation, he argues our tendency to daydream may be at the core of our self-identities, our creativity – and also many of our most troubling psychiatric disorders, from Alzheimer's to ADHD.Vinod Menon is Rachel L. and Walter F. Nichols, MD., Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science at Stanford Medicine, and an affiliate of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute.Learn MoreMenon's "Stanford Cognitive & Systems Neuroscience Laboratory"Stanford Medicine study identifies distinct brain organization patterns in women and men (Stanford Medicine, 2024)Children with autism have broad memory difficulties, Stanford Medicine-led study finds (Stanford Medicine, 2023)Interactions between attention-grabbing brain networks weak in ADHD (Stanford Medicine, 2015)Send us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience. We want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.edu Learn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

What happens when your lifelong dream slips through your fingers—and you believe the door has permanently closed?In this powerful episode of The Mark Divine Show, NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares the untold story behind his journey to space—from repeated rejection, self-doubt, and believing the odds were zero… to rebuilding belief, training his mind, and ultimately earning his place among the world's most elite explorers.This conversation goes far beyond spaceflight.You'll learn:- How to rebuild confidence after failure- Why mental training matters more than talent- How belief reshapes behavior—and outcomes- What elite teams (NASA, SpaceX, SEALs) do differently under pressure- Why it's never too late to reopen a door you thought was shutAnil's story is proof that resilience isn't about grinding harder—it's about aligning purpose, belief, and disciplined mental training.If you've ever felt behind, doubted yourself, or questioned whether you missed your moment—this episode is for you.Want to train your mind like elite performers, leaders, and astronauts?

In this episode of WealthVest: The Weekly Bull&Bear, Drew and Tim interviewed Aahan Menon, Founder of Prometheus Research. They discussed labor relative to nominal spending, inflation, consumer spending and monetary policy. WealthVest – based in Bozeman, MT– is a financial services marketing and distribution firm specializing in fixed and fixed index annuities from many high-quality insurance companies. WealthVest provides the tools, resources, practice management support, and products that financial professionals need to provide their clients a predictable retirement that has their best interest in mind.Hosts: Drew Dokken, Tim PierottiAlbum Artwork: Sam YarboroughShow Editing and Production: Tavin DavisDisclosure: The information covered and posted represents the views and opinions of the hosts and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of WealthVest. The mere appearance of Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by WealthVest. The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. WealthVest does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Content.WealthVest does not warrant the performance, effectiveness or applicability of any sites listed or linked to in any Content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional investing advice. Always seek the advice of your financial advisor or other qualified financial service provider with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning. Investment and investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Richard are joined by Aahan Menon of Prometheus Macro for a discussion on systematic macro investing. Aahan begins by challenging the utility of long-term macro forecasts, arguing they are largely ineffective for improving portfolio performance and advocating for shorter trading horizons. He then details his investment framework, which involves dynamically tilting portfolio exposure between carry, trend, and mean reversion based on evolving macroeconomic circumstances. The conversation also explores a curious and significant divergence currently observed between labor market data and broader economic output.Topics Discussed• The philosophy of providing macro research for free while charging for portfolio implementation• A critique of long-term macro forecasting's ineffectiveness for improving portfolio returns• An investment framework based on the three core factors of carry, trend, and mean reversion• Dynamically tilting between core factors based on evolving macroeconomic conditions and signal strength• Integrating fundamental data as a diversifying signal within the carry, trend, and reversion framework• Aggregating bottom-up signals from individual assets to form a macro view, rather than imposing a top-down narrative• The use of a crisis protection program combining long volatility with positive carry assets like TIPS and gold• Skepticism towards common liquidity measures and a preference for financial conditions indices• The importance of adapting models to structural economic shifts, such as the move to a services-based economy• An underappreciated divergence between strong economic output and a weakening labor marke

In this episode of the AIGA Design Podcast, Lee-Sean Huang and Giulia Donatello engage in an inspiring conversation with Devika Menon, a service design and delivery lead at the City of Philadelphia. They explore Devika's diverse career journey, from her early days in animation film design to her current role in civic design. The discussion highlights the importance of human-centered design, the challenges of working within government systems, and the significance of participatory service design. Devika shares insights on navigating uncertainty, the impact of cultural experiences on design thinking, and the value of collaboration in creating sustainable change.Episode Recommendations:Book: Good Services: Decoding the Mystery of What Makes a Good ServiceBook: Braiding Sweetgrass

Dr. Ramkumar Menon, professor and director of the division of basic and translational research in obstetrics and gynecology at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and one of two principal investigators at the new March of Dimes Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center, discusses his career and focus at the PRC: pregnancy-on-a-chip technology that simulates human pregnancy and will be used to validate drugs that may reverse preterm birth.

Abhay shares and engaging and deep conversation with Rajiv G. Menon, author and screenwriter. They explore the intricacies of screenwriting, the challenges of engaging modern audiences, and the importance of telling historical stories, particularly through Menon's latest film, 120 Bahadur, starring Farhan Akhtar as Mjr. Shaitan Singh. They delve into the collaborative nature of filmmaking, the evolution of cinema in the streaming era, and Rajiv's personal reflections on writing and observation. 120 Bahadur revisits the legendary 1962 Battle of Rezang La.(0:00 - 2:08) Introduction(2:08) Part 1 - Screenwriting and watching, the 120 Bahadur story(12:47) Part 2 - Historical storytelling and narratives(27:19) Part 3 - Collaboration, streaming content, reflections(35:53) Conclusion

In this episode, Aahan Menon of Prometheus Macro digs into why the economy feels strong on the surface but uneasy beneath it, the AI investment boom propping up profits, and why the bond market can't find its footing. We also explore why traditional recession playbooks are breaking down, the transmission of liquidity and monetary into markets, and what actually matters if you're trying to find an edge in trading macro. Enjoy! __ Follow Aahan: https://x.com/AahanPrometheus Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx __ Grayscale offers more than 30 different crypto investment products. Explore the full suite at grayscale.com. Invest in your share of the future. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal. https://www.grayscale.com/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=paid-other&utm_campaign=brand&utm_id=&utm_term=&utm_content=audio-forwardguidance — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:38) The Real State of the Economy (06:08) Consumption & Real vs Nominal Growth (16:51) Grayscale Ad (17:29) AI CapEx's Economic Impact (26:59) Grayscale Ad (27:47) Fiscal & Monetary Policy Transmission (34:21) Understanding & Trading Liquidity (40:25) Finding Edge in Macro Trading (45:24) Turning Macro into Money (52:30) Final Thoughts __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Macro #Investing #Markets #ForwardGuidance

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bindu Menon, a distinguished Indian neurologist and Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology at Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Nellore. As the founder of the Dr Bindu Menon Foundation and the innovative Neurology-on-Wheels initiative, she brings neurological care to underserved communities across India. Vikas & Dr. Menon discussed in detail about how the brain functions, the impact of digital overload on cognitive health, identifying signs of digital addiction, and practical strategies to protect and enhance brain function through lifestyle modifications.Here are some key takeaways:Your brain gets tired from constant screen time - Jumping between apps and scrolling endlessly overloads the part of your brain responsible for focus, leaving you mentally exhausted and unable to concentrate.Brain health has three pillars: sleep, nutrition, and exercise - Good sleep consolidates memories, proper nutrition (B12, iron, vitamin D) fuels your brain, and exercise builds a reserve tha protects you when you get sick.You're digitally addicted if you can't put your phone down - Checking your phone every minute, feeling restless without it, or being unable to finish reading a page are clear warning signs of addiction.Your brain needs downtime to work properly - Unlike the past when we'd watch one movie and discuss it, today's non-stop information doesn't give your brain time to rest and process memories.Beat phone addiction by finding real-world pleasures - Replace your phone dopamine with activities that make you equally happy. Writing, running, basically anything that gives you genuine satisfaction and engagement.About Vikas Singh:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh101Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!

 In this episode, Bill McGeeney interviews Vasu Menon, a NC State computer science student who created Stargazer.org - a revolutionary web app that solves every amateur astronomer's planning nightmare. Born from a frustrating full-moon stargazing trip to Virginia's Stanton River park, this tool combines dark sky locations, weather forecasts, and lunar data into one simple interface. The ProblemMultiple apps needed for stargazing planningMoon interference ruining viewing experiencesDifficulty finding certified dark sky locationsThe Solution: Stargazer.org FeaturesZip code-based dark sky location finderIntegrated weather forecasting via OpenWeather APILunar phase and brightness trackingPercentage-based scoring system for optimal viewing conditionsMobile-optimized interfaceHow It WorksEnter your US zip code or use browser locationBrowse certified Dark Sky parks with distancesView optimal dates with weather/astronomy scoringPlan trips based on comprehensive dataFuture DevelopmentCommunity-submitted locations with reviewsUpvoting/downvoting system for spotsOpen source GitHub repository for contributorsExpanded Bortle scale coverageEpisode Quotes"I realized like there has to be like a kind of like a one stop solution to like, you know, for like amateur people just to click a button and see the best times to go stargazing." - Vasu Menon"This right here... I just punch in my zip code, it brings up some good spots, and then it tells me even better what the opportunities might be, what percentage opportunities I have at those nights." - Bill McGeeneySend Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible. For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter! Why Support Light Pollution News? Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests. Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer. Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic. About Light Pollution News: The path to sustainable starry night solutions begin with being a more informed you. Light Pollution, once thought to be solely detrimental to astronomers, has proven to be an impactful issue across many disciplines of society including ecology, crime, technology, health, and much more! But not all is lost! There are simple solutions that provide for big impacts. Each month, Bill McGeeney, is joined by upwards of three guests to help you grow your awareness and understanding of both the challenges and the road to recovering our disappearing nighttime ecosystem.

In this episode, we sit down with Preethi Menon, Senior Vice President of Integrations and Partnerships at Empower Aesthetics. After nearly a decade in consulting, Preethi joined the CXO Fellows Program and stepped into the challenge of building Empower from the ground up. She reflects on lessons from scaling the company, including overcoming perfectionism, embracing accountability, and moving fast to create value. Preethi also underscores the importance of humility, strong relationships, and the CXO peer network in her growth as a leader.Key Takeaways:Learning to value progress over perfection helps leaders in young companies move with speed, capture opportunities, and create meaningful value before the moment passesTaking full ownership means recognizing that every choice and relationship matters, and leaders are directly accountable for the outcomes that shape the businessEarning trust with founders and partners comes from humility and being willing to roll up your sleeves, especially when transitions bring uncertainty and changeLeaning on a network of peers gives young leaders the perspective and encouragement they need to navigate the challenges of building a company from the ground upChapters:00:00 - Introduction07:42 - The Early-Stage11:16 - Operational Learning Curves18:15 - Building Great Companies23:24 - Lessons LearnedListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

In this episode, we sit down with Preethi Menon, Senior Vice President of Integrations and Partnerships at Empower Aesthetics. After nearly a decade in consulting, Preethi joined the CXO Fellows Program and stepped into the challenge of building Empower from the ground up. She reflects on lessons from scaling the company, including overcoming perfectionism, embracing accountability, and moving fast to create value. Preethi also underscores the importance of humility, strong relationships, and the CXO peer network in her growth as a leader.Key Takeaways:Learning to value progress over perfection helps leaders in young companies move with speed, capture opportunities, and create meaningful value before the moment passesTaking full ownership means recognizing that every choice and relationship matters, and leaders are directly accountable for the outcomes that shape the businessEarning trust with founders and partners comes from humility and being willing to roll up your sleeves, especially when transitions bring uncertainty and changeLeaning on a network of peers gives young leaders the perspective and encouragement they need to navigate the challenges of building a company from the ground upChapters:00:00 - Introduction07:42 - The Early-Stage11:16 - Operational Learning Curves18:15 - Building Great Companies23:24 - Lessons LearnedListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

Most of us can agree: music is awesome. Regardless of which songs speak to you, music probably plays an important role in your life. The question is, what makes music so powerful? Why does a particular combination of sounds and rhythms grab us and affect us in the way that it does? And is it true that music can help heal patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, PTSD, chronic pain, and more? To help us understand what we're learning about the neuroscience of music and how it can heal and enrich our lives, we're speaking with Daniel Levitin. He's a musician and a producer as well as a neuroscientist and bestselling author. His newest book is "I Heard There was a Secret Chord: Music As Medicine." Learn More:"I Heard There Was a Secret Chord" playlistMenon, V., & Levitin, D. J. (2005). The rewards of music listening: Response and connectivity of the mesolimbic system. NeuroImage.Menon, V. (2023). 20 years of the default mode network: A review and synthesis. Neuron.Salimpoor, V. N., et al. (2013). Interactions between the nucleus accumbens and auditory cortices predict music's reward value. Science.Wang, L., Peng, J.-l., et al. (2022). Effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on gait and motor function in Parkinson's disease: Systematic review & meta-analysis. Frontiers in Neurology.Zumbansen, A., et al. (2014). Melodic Intonation Therapy: Back to basics for future research. Frontiers in Neurology.Moreno-Morales et al. (2020). Music therapy in the treatment of dementia: Systematic review & meta-analysis. Frontiers in Medicine.Allen, E. J., et al. (2017). Representations of pitch and timbre variation in human auditory cortex. Journal of Neuroscience.Sonos/Apple “Music Makes It Home” study (2016). "This Speaker Company Says Music Makes You Happier." Time Magazine.We want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.eduSend us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience. Learn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Today my guest is Narayani Basu, who is a historian and the author of the latest book, A Man for All Seasons: The Life of K. M. Panikkar. Her last book was a biography of V.P. Menon: The Unsung Architect of Modern India.  We talked about KM Panikkar, his comparison with VP Menon, the Indian nationalist movement in the interwar years, the origins of India's diplomatic relationship with China, Pannikar's Zionism and much more.  Recorded August 1st, 2025. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Follow Narayani on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:07) - The Elusive K. M. Panikkar (00:07:52) - Panikkar's and the Indian National Movement (00:19:32) - Panikkar's Intellectual Arc (00:26:45) - Unifying an Indian Identity (00:35:38) - India's Princely States (00:40:19) - Panikkar and China (00:54:43) - Panikkar and the 1950s (00:59:43) - Panikkar's Thought vs. His Government Work (01:08:35) - Panikkar's Blind Spots (01:15:48) - Panikkar and Today's India (01:18:27) - Outro

Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Campaign series! This is the fourth episode of a 5-part series exploring the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely Lists. This campaign aims to promote conversations between clinicians and patients to avoid unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures. Our third case-based episode presents a child with fever and cough. After a clear discussion of the case and thoughtful consideration of the etiology and treatment strategies, we use the AAP's Choosing Wisely Hospital Medicine and Infectious Diseases lists to create a resource-conscious care plan that is safe and patient-centered. In the coming episodes, we'll explore the pediatric lists and apply our knowledge to cases of common presentations seen in primary and acute care pediatrics.    Series Learning Objectives: Introduction to the Choosing Wisely Campaign: Understand the origins, historical precedent, and primary goals of the campaign. Case-Based Applications: Explore five common presentations in primary and acute care pediatrics, applying concepts from various Choosing Wisely lists to guide management and resource stewardship. Effective Communication: Learn strategies for engaging in tough conversations with parents and colleagues to create allies and ensure evidence-based practices are followed. Modified rMETRIQ Score: 14/15   Competencies: AACN Essentials: 1: 1.1 g; 1.2 f; 1.3 d, e 2: 2.1 d, e; 2.2 g; 2.4 f, g; 2.5 h, i, j, k 7: 7.2 g, h, k 9: 9.1i, j; 9.2 i, j; 9.3 i, k   NONPF NP Core Competencies: 1: NP 1.1h; NP 1.2 k, m; NP 1.3 f, j, h 2: NP 2.1 j, g; NP 2.2 k, n; NP 2.4 h, i; NP 2.5 k, l, m, n, o 7: NP 7.2 m 9: NP 9.1 m, n; NP 9.2 n; NP 9.3 p   References ABIM Foundation. (2019). Communicating about overuse with vulnerable populations. Retrieved from https://www.choosingwisely.org/files/Communicating-About-Overuse-to-Vulnerable-Population_Final2.pdf American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] Committee on Infectious Diseases & Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. (2018). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWInfectiousDisease.pdf de Benedictis, F. M., Kerem, E., Chang, A. B., Colin, A. A., Zar, H. J., & Bush, A. (2020). Complicated pneumonia in children. Lancet (London, England), 396(10253), 786–798. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31550-6 Kato, H. (2024) Antibiotic therapy for bacterial pneumonia. J Pharm Health Care Sci 10, 45. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40780-024-00367-5 Schlapbach, L. J., Watson, R. S., Sorce, L. R., Argent, A. C., Menon, K., Hall, M. W., Akech, S., Albers, D. J., Alpern, E. R., Balamuth, F., Bembea, M., Biban, P., Carrol, E. D., Chiotos, K., Chisti, M. J., DeWitt, P. E., Evans, I., Flauzino de Oliveira, C., Horvat, C. M., Inwald, D., … Society of Critical Care Medicine Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force (2024). International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA, 331(8), 665–674. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.0179 Smith, D. K., Kuckel, D. P., & Recidoro, A. M. (2021). Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children: Rapid Evidence Review. American family physician, 104(6), 618–625. Society of Hospital Medicine, AAP, & Academic Pediatric Association. (2021). Five things physicians and patients should question. Retrieved from https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Choosing%20Wisely/CWHospitalmedicine.pdf Yun K. W. (2024). Community-acquired pneumonia in children: updated perspectives on its etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinical and experimental pediatrics, 67(2), 80–89. https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2022.01452

This time next year, NASA Astronaut Anil Menon will be in space. Dr. Menon is launching on his first mission to the International Space Station in June 2026. He's previously been a flight surgeon for NASA and SpaceX and treated astronauts from mission control. But before he was a physician or an astronaut, Dr. Menon was growing up in the Twin Cities. He joined guest host Chris Farrell on Minnesota Now to share more about how he's preparing to go to space.

Episode 986 (20:36) SPECIAL EPISODE In this episode: Msgr. Rick Paperini preaching; Helping the less fortunate; The Good Samaritan; Story of V.P. Menon; Some stories about Fr. Bill as a seminarian and priest Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Why didn't the long-predicted recession arrive? In this episode, we talk with Aahan Menon, founder of Prometheus Research, about why traditional macro models are breaking down and what investors are missing in today's economy. Aahan explains why recession indicators have failed, how monetary policy transmission has changed, and what really matters in understanding economic risk right now.We also explore how Prometheus uses a systematic approach to macro investing, why focusing on the present is more valuable than forecasting the future, and what their models revealed about the true impact of tariffs—before the market reacted. If you've been relying on the old playbook, this conversation will challenge your thinking.Topics discussed include:Why recession indicators failed to predict this cycleThe real risk behind the Liberation Day tariff panicHow the Fed's rate hikes lost their biteWhat's changed in the economy's sensitivity to ratesPrometheus' approach to stress testing and forecastingHow Aahan translates macro data into portfolio strategyThe behavioral traps investors fall into during macro shifts

Radhika Menon is the first female captain in the Indian Merchant Navy. In 2016, she became the first woman to receive the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea following a successful rescue mission that saved the lives of seven fishermen. For Further Reading: BBC, Indian woman wins top bravery award IndiaTimes, The Life of Radhika Menon Times of India, Raise Voice ABB, At the Helm This month, we’re talking about Maritime Madams. Whether through scientific study, aquatic exploration, or legendary prowess, they harnessed the power of the bodies of waters that cover our earth. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music by Brittany Martinez. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASA statement says Menon will be part of its Expedition 75 space mission, which is slated for launch around June 2026.  

How does India view a shifting world order? Former national security advisor Shivshankar Menon sits down with Ravi Agrawal to discuss New Delhi's vision in a period defined by geopolitical flux and several global conflicts. Menon is also the author of Choices: Inside the Making of Indian Foreign Policy. Sumit Ganguly: Kashmir Attack Shatters Illusion of Calm Shivshankar Menon: A New Cold War May Call for a Return to Nonalignment C. Raja Mohan: India Sees Opportunities as Trump Jettisons the Western Order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karan Menon (Think Tank) joins Allie, Amir, Casey, and Geoff to play Allie's Sallies and Vote or Don't! Plus, Geoff revives an instant classic segment!» FOLLOW Karan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citizens_create/» FOLLOW Allie on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gluingshitonpaper/» FOLLOW Geoff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyjames/» FOLLOW Amir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir/» FOLLOW Casey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseydonahue/Advertise on The Headgum Podcast via Gumball.fmRate The Headgum Podcast 5-stars on Apple PodcastsRate The Headgum Podcast 5-stars on SpotifyJoin the Headgum DiscordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.