Podcasts about mergers

The last several decades have marked a turbulent, transformative time for commercial airlines--with mergers, failed mergers, and even airlines like Spirit going out of business. What's going on with the airline industry? And what do all these…

School districts won't be forced to merge but they should discuss it …. the sweeping education reform bill was signed into law; a local high school football team couldn't fill out its roster and won't take the field this season; and some national park signs in New England should be back in place before the semiquincentennial.

Henry Hagenbuch, Senior Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Lido Advisors, discusses the firm's growth strategy, what differentiates its approach in today's competitive M&A landscape, and the key qualities Lido looks for when evaluating potential partners. He also shares how the firm's culture, philosophy, and long-term vision continue to drive expansion across the wealth management industry.

Alvaro Bedoya, senior advisor at the American Economic Liberties Project and former FTC commissioner, offers his opinion on how the Paramount - Warner Brothers Discovery mega merger will affect every day people and their jobs, and more on what he calls the pervasiveness of monopolies and their effects in the US today. Photo: The Paramount Pictures logo is displayed on the water tower in Los Angeles, California, on February 17, 2026. Paramount Skydance attempts a hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. (Photo by Michael Yanow/NurPhoto via Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The financial pressures squeezing higher education are real, but when it comes to the complex world of mergers and acquisitions, focusing solely on the spreadsheet is a critical mistake. In this episode of The Higher Ed Pulse, Mallory sits down with Dr. Morgan Johnson, VP of Academic Experience at The University of Arizona Global Campus, to discuss the human layer of higher ed M&A. Having recently defended her dissertation on the leadership competencies essential to navigating mergers, Morgan shares firsthand insights from more than 20 senior leaders across three completed institutional mergers. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Defense Tech ist eines der am stärksten wachsenden Segmente überhaupt – seit Kriegsbeginn in der Ukraine stiegen die europäischen Investments von rund 300 Millionen auf über 5 Milliarden Euro. Doch wer hier gründet oder investiert, betritt ein Minenfeld aus Exportkontrolle, Sanktionsrecht und Strafbarkeit. Caroline Raspé (Partnerin für Regulatory Compliance) und Frederik Gärtner (Partner für VC & M&A) von der Kanzlei YPOG ordnen ein, was den Hype wirklich trägt – und worauf es ankommt, sobald aus einer Idee ein reguliertes Produkt wird. Wir sprechen darüber, warum die vier Produktklassen (zivil, Dual-Use, Rüstungsgut, Kriegswaffe) über alles entscheiden, weshalb Investoren-Klauseln plötzlich kreativ werden, wann ausländische Investoren ab 10 % das Closing blockieren – und warum eine falsche Zolldeklaration schnell vor der Staatsanwaltschaft landet. Du erfährst... ...wie Start-ups im Defense Tech Bereich von staatlichen Aufträgen profitieren. ...welche regulatorischen Hürden bei der Gründung eines Defense Tech Unternehmens bestehen. ...wie Investoren trotz strikter Vorgaben in Defense Tech investieren können. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

In the latest episode of Cleary Gottlieb's Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by Guillaume Loriot, the EC's Head of Mergers at GCR Live: Europe. Their conversation covers an array of topics, including the EC's Draft Merger Guidelines, the Draghi Report, the jurisdictional scope of EU merger control, the role of innovation, international cooperation, and much more.

Episode SummaryAlex Feldman is the founder of Tiger and Bear, an M&A advisory focused on tech and services businesses. Before that, he was Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Amaysim, where he ran three acquisitions simultaneously during full lockdown in 2020 and 2021 to build a dominant player that was ultimately sold.In this episode, Cheryl and Maxine unpack how to buy and sell businesses when the world is doing crazy stuff around you. Alex breaks down why today's volatility isn't actually that different from the GFC or COVID, why timing is the single most important variable in any deal, and what the SaaSpocalypse means for tech companies thinking about selling when their natural buyers are struggling.You'll also hear why more than half of Tiger and Bear's recent deals involved European and Asian capital rather than American, why profitable venture-backed businesses are suddenly more attractive to strategics, and what happens when the IPO market disappears as an exit path. For founders who can't raise their next round, he offers blunt advice: never waste a crisis, cut costs to buy yourself runway, and remember that raising and selling are the same activity, you're just selling different amounts of shares.Alex closes with his Big Cojones moment: putting every spare $500 into the stock market during the GFC with no idea where the bottom was, buying Macquarie Bank shares at $30 and riding them back up.Time Stamps00:00 - Intro02:25 – Alex's first investment: going all in on the BHP Rio Tinto merger that never happened06:19 – How to do M&A in volatile markets and why this cycle isn't that different11:50 – Timing for buyers vs sellers: why uncertainty kills deals, not direction13:08 – The SaaSpocalypse: what happens when your natural buyer is struggling18:10 – Why European and Asian capital is replacing American buyers in Australia21:08 – What M&A looks like in the Australian tech ecosystem right now24:01 – When is a company big enough to buy and too small to be acquired28:30 – Mergers of equals: why similar-sized companies come together in downturns38:39 – How to become a disciplined buyer: capital, internal muscle, and integration43:08 – Why the hardest part of any deal is admitting the other side does it better47:54 – What to do when you can't raise: never waste a crisis55:01 – Big Cojones moment: investing every spare dollar during the GFCSponsors:First Cheque is supported by our wonderful sponsors:Deel: Founders scale faster on Deel. Set up payroll for any country in minutes, hire anyone anywhere, and get visas handled fast, so you stay focused on scaling. Deel takes care of onboarding, HR, IT, EOR, benefits, and compliance, so your team can grow without borders.It's why more than 40,000 fast-growing companies trust Deel to move fast.Visit https://www.deel.com/dayone___Pear Tree: Pear Tree helps Australian and New Zealand founders build high-performing offshore teams without the agency middleman.As local hiring becomes more expensive and harder to fill, many operators are turning to offshore talent across engineering, development, marketing, accounting and operations at a fraction of local salary costs.The offshore horror stories you hear usually aren't a talent problem. They're the result of outsourcing agencies that overcharge clients while underpaying staff. Pear Tree takes a different approach through a direct, transparent model where your team is paid fairly, fully compliant, and focused entirely on your business.As part of the Day One community, you'll receive a free team audit to identify where offshore talent could move the needle in your business, plus 20% off your first hire. Learn more at http://dayone.fm/peartreeFirst Cheque is part of Day One.Day One helps founders and startup operators make better business decisions more often. To learn more, join our newsletter to be notified of new First Cheque episodes and upcoming shows.Mentioned in this episode:Deel x PX_Script 1Deel x PX_Script 2Pear TreeIf you're a founder or operator trying to scale, here's the reality — Australian hiring is getting harder, salaries are at record highs, and the talent you need is increasingly out of reach. The best operators are quietly building offshore teams of engineers, marketers, accountants and analysts at a fraction of the cost. Pear Tree does it differently. We headhunt highly skilled talent from the Philippines and South Africa with full transparency on where every dollar goes, so your team is paid fairly and fully focused on your business. As a Day One listener, you'll receive a free team audit to identify where offshore talent could move the needle in your business, plus 20% off your first hire.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpSpotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

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On the day of Donald Trump's inauguration—January 20, 2025—the heads of many of Silicon Valley's most powerful tech firms sat in the rows just behind Trump. It was a sign of Trump's deep ties to the industry and to these powerful individuals who are transforming how we communicate, and not for the better.  In this episode, Michael Fox visits Silicon Valley to try to understand the stranglehold that tech has over our media and our airwaves. Hosts Michael Fox and Marc Steiner dig into the ways media consolidation, social media, and AI are strangling our free speech, even as they claim to be liberating it—and us—with incredible insight from professors Todd Wolfson, Mary Anne Franks, Fara Dabhoiwala, Ramesh Srinivasan, and Jeff Cohen, the founder of the organization Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, FAIR.The Battle for Free Speech is a production of The Real News Network.Hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner. Theme music by Michael Fox, Jordan Klein and Daniel Nuñez. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Production and Sound Design by Michael Fox and Stephen Frank. Editorial support by Kayla Rivara and Heather Gies. Research by Ben Schweiger.Guests: Todd WolfsonMary Anne FranksFara DabhoiwalaJeff CohenRamesh SrinivasanResources: Mary Anne Franks' book, Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First AmendmentFara Dabhoiwala's book, What Is Free Speech?: The History of a Dangerous IdeaTodd Wolfson's Digital Rebellion: The Birth of the Cyber Left Marc Steiner's Interview with Jeff Cohen, "How Democrats set the stage for Trump's assault on free speech”You can hear Ramesh Srinivasan's Utopias Podcast here, or wherever you get your podcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Linear TV is grabbing attention once again. The broadcast and streaming worlds are being pulled together by a wave of major M&A, from Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku to Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. TV Land, naturally, is watching closely, and so are we.

SELLING YOUR BUSINESS: TIMING MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK WATCH ON YOUTUBE Brian MacMillan  Managing Director of Mergers and Acquisitions Tessa Hall Media and Communications Specialist About This Episode Tessa speaks with BWFA Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions Brian McMillan about one of the biggest decisions a business owner will face: when to sell their business. They discuss the difference between emotional and financial decision-making, how planning can impact business value, and why many owners wait too long to begin the process. The conversation explores business valuation, financial readiness, and the interplay between personal and market timing. It also serves as the first installment in BWFA’s Business Owner Series, which examines the factors that influence successful business exits and long-term planning. To learn more about how BWFA can help with your exit strategy, visit our Merger and Acquisitions page. Read Full Description Selling a business is often one of the most significant financial decisions an owner will make. However, determining the right time to sell is not always straightforward. In this episode of Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, Tessa speaks with BWFA Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions Brian McMillan about business exit decisions. They discuss the factors that influence timing and why planning ahead can make a meaningful difference. The discussion explores the difference between emotional and financial decision-making. Many owners begin considering a sale because of retirement, stress, or changing priorities. However, those who plan several years in advance often position themselves for stronger outcomes. Brian explains how clean financial records can improve buyer confidence. He also discusses the benefits of professional accounting support and long-term preparation. Together, these factors can help maximize business value. The conversation highlights common issues that can complicate a transaction. Examples include personal expenses running through the business and unrealistic valuation expectations. These issues can reduce buyer confidence and slow the process. The episode also covers personal timing versus market timing. In addition, Brian discusses signs that an owner may have waited too long to start planning. He explains why understanding your financial position is important before making a decision. Ultimately, selling a business involves more than finding a buyer. A thoughtful exit strategy can help business owners align their personal goals, financial needs, and long-term plans as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. This episode is part one of BWFA’s Business Owner Series. Future conversations will explore business valuation, retirement strategies, and other planning considerations that can affect a successful transition.

For years, the maxim was simple: if notification thresholds aren't met, merger control doesn't apply.   But since the Towercast ruling (CJEU, 2023), competition authorities have a clearer path to scrutinise below-threshold deals through Articles 101/102 TFEU — and national authorities have issued their first decisions on these grounds.   In this episode, our host Lucy Charatan (CMS UK) with our merger control experts Marine Bonnier (CMS, Paris) and Sébastien Willems (CMS, Brussels), will unpack the first enforcement decisions in France (by the FCA) and Belgium (by the BCA), including:   Doctolib : seven years after the acquisition, the FCA prohibits a killer acquisition under Article 102 Proximus/EDPnet: early use by the BCA of the Towercast doctrine with interim measures and close monitoring of the transaction Dossche Mills/Ceres: a proactive stance from the BCA - an investigation launched immediately after announcement under Article 101, and the deal ultimately abandoned. Practical takeaways for companies & counsel: - below-threshold ≠ below radar - legal certainty is deteriorating   -> Deal planning needs to evolve and must take into account the risk of a review on the basis of Articles 101 and 102

The low-budget horror film ‘Backrooms' is the surprise hit of the summer so far, netting more than $200 million globally in its leap from YouTube to the big screen. But among the film's producers is a Hollywood heavyweight: Peter Chernin. As the former president and COO of News Corp. and chairman and CEO of the Fox Group, Peter greenlit huge hits like “Titanic” and “Avatar,” before moving on to found both North Road and The Chernin Group. Kara and Peter talk about why “Backrooms” appealed to young audiences, how Hollywood has played it too safe over the last decade, and what it needs to do to get back to making the kinds of movies people want to see. They also talk about how AI could impact the movie-making business and why he's not opposed to Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.  A note to listeners: This episode was recorded before the Justice Department approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery late Friday.  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristyn's got her eyes on a budget-friendly $6000 projector, and the family's getting served sushi by robots. Will the luxuries never cease? Yes, actually: after we went to a Twins game, we have no money. Spent it all on bottled water and parking.

Fox Corp. (FOXA) sold off and became the worst performer on the S&P 500 (SPX) Monday after it announced an acquisition of Roku Inc. (ROKU). Marley Kayden walks investors through the key points behind the deal and explains how it compares to Paramount Skydance's (PSKY) acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Charles Moon of Prosper Trading Academy offers an example options trade for Fox. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The stalemate in Iran continues to vex the president, the merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery gets an all-clear from Washington, and the Knicks and Spurs fight for the NBA title.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Most people think the biggest risk in buying a business is overpaying. It's not. It's signing an LOI you don't fully understand. Moving fast because someone on the internet told you speed wins. Then finding yourself thirty, forty thousand dollars deep into a deal that was never going to close the way you structured it. Eric Hsu has seen it happen more times than he can count. Over 160 closed deals as an M&A attorney who exclusively represents buyers. And the pattern almost always starts at the LOI - that document most first-time buyers treat like a formality. AI can hand you twenty questions to ask a seller. It can flag risk, validate numbers, model theory. It's genuinely useful. And genuinely dangerous when you don't know what you're actually looking at. Because AI can't read why a seller gets vague about their Google Ads account in a way that means something. It can't tell you that annual subscription revenue the seller just collected isn't really theirs yet - and your client inherits every obligation to fulfil it. It doesn't understand deal psychology. It can't sit across from someone who built their business over thirty years and feel where the resistance is coming from. That's pattern recognition. That's what 160 closed deals actually buys you. In this episode, Jaryd and Eric pull apart exactly where AI helps, where it quietly misleads you, and where it has no business making the call. You'll learn: Why the LOI is the single most expensive legal mistake first-time buyers make - and what stress-testing one actually looks like before you sign The working capital trap that kills deals mid-diligence and leaves buyers choosing between injecting $100K cash or walking away with nothing How SBA lending rules have shifted since mid-2025 - and why brokers now favour cash buyers who show up lender-ready from day one What AI genuinely cannot replicate: pattern recognition, human behaviour, and the deal empathy that holds negotiations together The holdco structure Eric recommends for portfolio buyers - when to set it up, why before your first SBA close, and what it actually costs Why integrity issues during diligence are non-negotiable walk-aways - and the dating analogy that explains exactly why The glue of the deal is the relationship. The trust. The ability to get both sides on a call and actually work something out. AI can model the numbers. It can't do that.

Patrick McAlister, principal of PM Strategies and former director of the Indianapolis Mayor's Office of Education Innovation, and Shaina Cavazos, the office's current director, join The Education Gadfly Show to discuss charter growth after the replication era. Drawing on their experience with closures and mergers in Indianapolis, they explain why authorizers and charter boards may need new approaches as enrollment declines and the sector matures.Then, on the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines new research on content rich reading instruction and finds that while teachers are using strong foundational skills curricula, students often get too few chances to build fluency and vocabulary.Recommended content:Beyond Replication: What Responsible Charter Growth Looks Like Now —Jed Wallace, CharterFolkThe 10-year test for durable schools —Robert Pondiscio, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteDo Authorizer Evaluations Predict the Success of New Charter Schools? — Adam Kho, Ph.D., Shelby Leigh Smith, and Douglas Lee Lauen, Ph.D., Thomas B. Fordham InstituteBridging the Divide: Connecting Word Recognition and Language Comprehension in Early Literacy —Anna Jennerjohn, Sara Rutherford-Quach, Lauren J. Cassidy, Katrina Woodworth, Sarah Dec, and Dan Reynolds, SRI (2026)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our show? We would love to hear them. Send them to thegadfly@fordhaminstitute.org

Read the show notes and full transcript on our site: growyourcreditunion.com Somewhere out there is a credit union board that poured themselves a bowl of nutritious succession planning. Most boards just grabbed the wrong box. In this episode: Why transformation failures almost never start with the technology and what leaders are missing before the project begins Why young credit union professionals organized a panel at GAC to say the door to leadership is locked and what it will take to open it Which metrics credit unions treat as gospel that are actually just comfort numbers on a dashboard A huge thanks to our sponsor Pure IT. Learn more at pureitcuso.com. Host: Joshua Barclay Co-host: Becky Reed Guest: Brian Waldron, President and CEO, Dort Financial Credit Union

On Monday evening members of the public will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed health merger. Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced last month they'd reached an agreement to combine. Sanford is based in South Dakota and operates in several midwestern states, especially in rural areas. North Memorial runs two hospitals and a network of clinics in the northern Minneapolis suburbs. A merger between California-based Sutter Health and Allina Health is also in progress. Minnesota's Attorney General has the power to review health mergers in the state and potentially sue to stop them, under a 2023 law. Attorney General Keith Ellison is currently running for reelection. His office is hosting Monday's public forum in Robbinsdale. He joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about his office's role in healthcare mergers.

Exquisitely detailed measurements of the ripples in spacetime from the mergers of black holes now show that some of these merging black holes were, themselves, created by an earlier black hole merging event. While this had been suspected to take place, we now have clear evidence of it. On a less dramatic scale but much closer to home, new simulations of the early solar system suggest the large population of moons of Uranus needed help from a now long lost fifth giant planet to survive. Join us for all this, space news, trivia, and a generally good time.

Shaun drops some massive cricket news with a bombshell proposal to merge Melbourne's Big Bash League teams. We also check in on the global football phenomenon that is New Zealand defender Tim Payne, whose Instagram following miraculously skyrocketed from 5,000 to over 4 million in mere days after a viral internet campaign. Plus, with exactly 50 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games, legendary sports presenter Jason Richardson drops by to give us an exclusive preview of the action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) have been around in concept for the past fifty years, but their recent explosion has caught the attention of healthcare systems and, frankly, patients. Why? Today's guest, Adnan Qureshi, is a Managing Director with the Mergers and Acquisitions practice at Kaufman Hall. He provides strategic advisory services for healthcare providers and investors around the merger or acquisition of ASCs. The benefit he's seen in partnership with his clients perhaps explains the answer to this question. The “DNA”, as Adnan puts it, of the ASC is rooted in independent physicians who, as an extension of their practice, saw the benefit of doing lower acuity surgeries in an outpatient setting. As pain management and technology improved over time, the use case also evolved to the point where there are now few specialty areas where uncomplicated surgeries cannot be performed in an ASC. Without the overhead and operating costs of a hospital, ASCs allow for far more transparent pricing, lower costs, greater efficiency, and often better outcomes, all driving towards higher patient satisfaction. And that's a win we should all be paying attention to. Adnan Qureshi has over fifteen years of healthcare transaction experience. Prior to joining Kaufman Hall, he was a Director of Development at SCA Health, a subsidiary of Optum/UnitedHealth Group. In that role, Mr. Qureshi led market entry strategy across several geographies, and sourced, structured, and executed ambulatory surgery center acquisitions.

In this episode, Neil explores how agents, foundation models, and AI are set to transform the Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) landscapes. He shares a comprehensive historical perspective and predicts a near-future where AI-driven automation redefines engineering workflows, productivity, and innovation.Main Topics:The evolution of simulation codes from the 1960s to modern commercial softwareThe rise of cloud computing, GPUs, and their impact on CAE and EDA industriesThe integration of AI, surrogate modeling, and foundation models into simulation workflowsThe emergence of agentic AI systems capable of autonomously performing complex engineering tasksThe strategic responses of major software companies to AI and agent technologiesThe potential democratization and automation of engineering design through AI agentsCritical questions on model ownership, transparency, and industry adoptionTimestamps: 00:40 - Introduction: How agents and foundation models will disrupt CAE & EDA01:40 - Historical overview: From code writing in the 60s to commercial software03:10 - Growth of aerospace and automotive industry codes and commercialization04:40 - The impact of HPC, cloud computing, and hardware evolution06:25 - Rise of cloud SaaS models and "sassification" of simulation tools07:40 - Big tech entrance: AWS, Microsoft, and Google in CAE & EDA09:00 - GPU acceleration: Changed landscape in past three to four years09:10 - The role of AI startups offering surrogate models and real-time simulation10:40 - Industry consolidation: Mergers and acquisitions among software giants11:40 - The emergence of foundation models and surrogate systems in simulation13:00 - The significance of agents: Combining AI, models, and automation14:10 - Capabilities of autonomous AI agents in complex engineering workflows15:25 - Practical use cases: Running simulations, setting up experiments, and data analysis16:40 - How agent-driven automation could democratize engineering expertise16:10 - Questions about model ownership, open source codes, and licensing19:40 - The future of AI in engineering: Collaboration, transparency, and scientific rigor21:25 - Final thoughts: Opportunities, challenges, and the transformative potential of AI* Please note that this a personal opinion and not that of NVIDIA

This week, David Lau talks with Sara Baker, Executive Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at Allworth Financial, about partnership models, RIA growth, and what it takes to build a modern advisory firm. Sara discusses what separates firms that just grow from those that grow with purpose and how partnerships are reshaping advisor growth. From talent development to the growing need for comprehensive advice, she explains why firms should think about both structure and strategy to meet rising client expectations.

Onze melkweg had niet altijd dezelfde samenstelling. In deze aflevering kijken we naar recent onderzoek, waaruit blijkt dat er misschien sporen bestaan van een oud sterrenstelsel dat lang geleden werd opgeslokt door onze melkweg.An ancient system hidden in the Galactic plane?https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/548/2/stag563/8537783?login=false#562528145Galaxy Details and Mergers:https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/science/science-highlights/galaxy-details-and-mergers/De Zimmerman en Space podcast is gelicenseerd onder een Creative Commons CC0 1.0 licentie.http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0

Republican Gov. Phil Scott had previously insisted on a proposal that forces school districts to merge into larger governance units. But administration officials say it's become clear that Democratic lawmakers won't agree to mandatory consolidation.

Did you know? 96% of business owners are open to switching advisors right before, during, or after the sale of their business. That's a staggering stat from a recent study discussed on the Top Advisor Podcast with Scott Bushkie – highlighting both a threat and a huge opportunity for financial advisors. If you're working with business owners or want to attract more, here are three actionable takeaways from the episode: Start the Conversation Early: Don't wait for your clients approach you for a conversation about selling their business. Proactively discuss their exit plans and the value of their business before someone else does. Build a Trusted Team: Business owners expect their advisor to have a team of experts (including tax, M&A, and legal professionals) ready to help maximize their value and minimize taxes during this critical transition. Never Accept the First Offer: The study revealed that business owners almost always net a significantly higher sale price (sometimes 60–100% more) when they run a competitive sale process rather than accepting unsolicited offers. Case in Point: The Danger of Waiting Hear what happens when a trusted advisor “waits for the call” after a client sells – only to lose out on tens of millions in new assets because they weren't proactive. Or discover how partnering with experts and running a competitive sale process turned an initial $31M offer into a $51M payday for both the business owner and their advisor. Advisors: This is an immediate opportunity to be the hero your business owner clients need or risk losing them at the most pivotal moment of their financial lives. Episode Sponsor: Connect with Scott Bushkie – Cornerstone Business Services: Cornerstone Website Financial Advisor AUM Study FINISH STRONG:  Book & Workbook Scott's LinkedIn Profile Cornerstone YouTube Video Resources: RapidFire Referrals Get a copy of “The Language of Referrals” Get a copy of “Radical Relevance” Grab your copy of The Hidden Heist today! Connect With Bill Cates: BillCates@referralcoach.com Referral Coach Homepage Hire Bill for Coaching Enroll in The Cates Academy About Scott Bushkie Scott Bushkie is the Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services. With more than 25 years in mergers & acquisitions, Scott is a recognized leader in the lower middle market, helping business owners sell their companies, grow through acquisition, and understand the realistic value of their businesses in today's market. Over the years, Scott has successfully executed hundreds of transactions, domestically and internationally. He has the trust and respect of CPA and financial advisor alliances, investment banks, and other professional service firms within the M&A marketplace. A leading authority on lower middle market M&A, Scott's expertise is sought after by major media outlets including the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, CBS, and iHeart Media. The best-selling author of Finish Strong: Sell Your Business on Your Terms, he also guest authors content for numerous newspapers, magazines, and trade publications. As a keynote speaker, Scott engages diverse audiences from national organizations to regional trade groups and international delegations. He focuses on empowering business owners to maximize the single largest transaction of their life: the sale of their business. Additionally, he equips financial advisors with strategies to better serve these owners and, in turn, significantly grow their AUM. Scott is the founder and past chair of the Wisconsin chapter of Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries (MBBI), past chair of the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), past chair of the M&A Source, and the founding president of the Wisconsin chapter of EO. Scott has been named Fellow of IBBA, Fellow of M&A Source, and was a 2025 inductee into the IBBA Hall of Fame—in each instance the youngest person in the world to receive these prestigious lifetime designations, recognizing industry expertise and contributions to the profession. In 2018, Scott launched the Cornerstone International Alliance (CIA), providing member firms with enhanced buyer reach, access to industry experts, resources, and structured best practice sharing. In 2025, CIA had approximately 30 partner firms worldwide and facilitated the transition of $2 billion in enterprise value. Scott also partnered with a third-party research firm to produce the 2025 National Study on Selling Your Business. The first of its kind, the study provides groundbreaking research into business owner attitudes, trends, and expectations about selling their business. Scott holds designations as a Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI), a Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), and a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI). He is a registered representative of the broker dealer Ceiba Financial with the Series 62 & 63 securities licenses. Scott's diverse background includes entrepreneurial endeavors, management, finance, and marketing. He has operated small startups and worked with international corporations. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Scott and his wife Cassie live in Green Bay with their three children.

Public Service Commissioner, Sir Brian Roche spoke to John Campbell following the government's announcement it plans to cut public sector jobs by thousands.

In this episode of The 401(k) Roundtable, host Rick Unser goes behind the curtain on mergers and acquisitions with two seasoned leaders who live this work every day. Casey Craig, Executive Vice President and Head of the Large, Mega, NfP, and PEO Markets at Empower, and April Bettencourt, Vice President of Global Employee Benefits at VSP Vision, share real‑world insights on M&A across financial services and healthcare. Together, they explore why M&A has become such a powerful growth strategy, how organizations think beyond scale to focus on clients and participants, and what can drive sellers to the table. The conversation dives into culture, due diligence, and integration—especially when it comes to people, benefits, and 401(k) plans. From navigating multiple plan structures to communicating change transparently, this episode highlights practical considerations for employers, HR leaders, and retirement professionals working through—or preparing for—M&A.

DISRUPTOR or DISTRACTION?   The world is louder than ever.   Headlines. Mergers. AI. Social media. Constant noise competing for your focus.   But how much of it is actually changing the way you serve your clients, your family, or your mission?   In this episode of The Whole Enchilada Podcast, Marcus Green breaks down […]

In this week's edition of the Capitol Recap, Vermont Public reporters Lola Duffort and Peter Hirschfeld break down a high-stakes fight over mandatory consolidation.

This Week:  Mission-Driven Mergers Dave LeVan shares the merger story of Water for Good and Lifewater International, to reveal how to lead a nonprofit merger in a resource-constrained environment, without sacrificing the mission. He explains the role of the board … Continue reading →

Get access to The Backroom (100+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeOn this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined once again by Marxist writer Ted Reese, author of Socialism or Extinction and Abundant Material Wealth For All, for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, automation, capitalist breakdown, Marxism, technology, falling profit rates, monopoly, food, health, and the possibility of socialism in the 21st century.Ted argues that capitalism is not simply politically or morally bad, but increasingly obsolete on its own economic terms. As automation, AI, and productivity push commodity values down, capitalism responds through monopoly, rent-seeking, militarized technology, state dependency, and new forms of social enclosure. We discuss Henryk Grossman, Marx's theory of capitalist breakdown, whether AI makes Marxism more relevant or obsolete, why the left should not become anti-technology, and whether socialism could emerge through a more peaceful transition rather than a romanticized fantasy of violent revolution.In the Backroom episode on Patreon, Ted and I continue the conversation with a debate on immigration. I challenge the standard Marxist perspective on migration and argue that mass migration under capitalism is not a path toward international socialism, but a system tied to global capital mobility, labor discipline, brain drain, and the weakening of working-class political organization. We debate whether the current migration regime brings us closer to socialism or further away from it.Timestamps:00:00 The Backroom Preview: How Immigration Stops Socialism03:17  1Dime Radio Intro04:17  Introducing Ted Reese06:37  Abundant Material Wealth For All09:13  Can Socialism Happen Peacefully?14:22  International Revolution, National Politics, and Capitalist Breakdown16:23  Automation, AI, and Why Capitalism Becomes Obsolete23:53  Falling Profit Rates and Capitalist Decline27:00  Monopoly, Mergers, and the “Final Merger”30:09  AI, Robots, Neo-Feudalism, and Capitalism's Demand Problem36:53  Technology, Progress, and the Anti-Luddite Left42:47  Palantir, Militarized Tech, and State-Capitalist Dependency49:01  Why AI Will Get More Expensive55:46  Is Marxism Obsolete in the Age of AI?58:21  Capitalism, Food, Health, and Human Decay01:03:50  Get the Second Half in The BackroomGUEST:Ted Reese• X/Twitter: https://x.com/Grossmanite• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/grossmanite• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/grossmanite• Abundant Material Wealth For All: https://grossmanite.medium.com/new-book-abundant-material-wealth-for-all-out-now-7d1ec5e9ac05FOLLOW 1Dime:• Substack (Articles and Essays): https://1dimereview.substack.com/• X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial• Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman• Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeLeave a like, drop a comment, and give the show a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to this.

Chief and Lou start off about reference of Ascension Day and the bible as guide for morality. Then went into about the state of education in America. Then Andrew and Wayne came in about the courts bias on Mergers.

This PRmoment podcast looks at the PR pitch market in the UK and the PR M&A activity for April 2026.PRmoment founder Ben Smith interviews Andrew Bloch.Andrew also runs the advisory firm Andrew Bloch & Associates.Pitch Market - Trading has been generally positive and the market remains resilient, with many agencies out performing expectations. However, operational pressures are evident, including slower client response times and higher-than-expected inflation causing rising costs and impacting profitability. Transparent conversations around value, output, and outcomes are becoming increasingly critical as both sides navigate a more complex and cost-sensitive landscape. Agencies will be closely monitoring the impact of global events but for now, many are benefiting from momentum built in Q1, which shows little sign of slowing. By month-end, most agencies should have a clearer view of the year ahead.M&A Market - M&A activity points to a market increasingly driven by capability consolidation, specialist expertise and tech-enabled differentiation. Large holding groups are continuing to make targeted acquisitions to deepen strengths in high-growth areas such as social, influencer, sports marketing and experiential, with a clear focus on building more connected, end-to-end communications ecosystems. Private equity remains active in backing platform-building businesses and specialist agencies with strong vertical expertise, particularly where there is an opportunity to internationalise, professionalise or bolt on proprietary tech and data assets. We are also seeing growing value placed on owned technology, data and creator/influencer platforms as acquirers look for defensible IP and measurable ROI. Alongside strategic and PE-led deals, founder succession and management buyouts continue to shape the independent agency landscape, while newer niche businesses are increasingly carving out value through highly defined audience propositions before either scaling independently or becoming attractive acquisition targets. Overall, the market remains robust for differentiated assets that combine specialist sector expertise, scalable international reach and technology-led or measurable service offerings.

Scott Reynolds first appeared on WAVE3 News in 1996. He went to WDRB News 7 years ago but was released late last year. Local TV viewers shared their outrage on social media after Reynolds was dismissed nearly 30 years after his Louisville TV launch.Scott Reynolds joined Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio today and announced that he will return to WAVE on Monday May 18 to co-anchor the 4 PM newscast. He'll also contribute reports to other WAVE news shows.In an acquisition first announced last August, WAVE-TV's parent company Gray Television now owns WDRB and its associated local signals.

Send us Fan MailPeaches and Trent step into the team room to tackle the rumor that has Special Reconnaissance guys spiraling and Combat Controllers quietly grinning. Is SR getting absorbed into Combat Control? Is another Air Force Special Warfare identity crisis coming? Or is everybody just doing what the internet does best… freaking out before reading the room?The boys break down where the rumors started, why Air Force Special Operations Command keeps revisiting force structure, what actually separates United States Air Force Combat Control from United States Air Force Special Reconnaissance, and what happens when you keep adding capabilities… but never take any away. Then it gets real—career field politics, drone warfare, manning shortages, angry gray hats, and why memes apparently hurt feelings now.Bottom line: if you're chasing the beret… stop doomscrolling and start training.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Rumor Mill Is on Fire 01:00 Could Special Reconnaissance Disappear? 04:00 Why This Isn't the First Time 07:00 SR and CCT Already Train Together 10:00 Air Traffic Control vs JTAC Reality 13:00 The Drone Program We Should've Never Killed 16:00 Why the Air Force Overcomplicates Everything 19:00 Manning Problems Nobody Wants to Admit 22:00 Is SR Too Small to Stand Alone? 26:00 Officers, Chiefs, and Career Field Politics 30:00 Why Capability Gets Lost in Mergers 34:00 The Angry Gray Hats Strike Back 37:00 Memes Hurt Feelings Apparently 40:00 What Actually Happens If They Merge 43:00 Stop Listening to Rumors 45:00 Final Thought—Train Anyway

Mergers and acquisitions continue to reshape the accounting profession, but what happens after the deal closes? In this episode of Future-Proof, Bill Sheridan sits down with Ira Rosenbloom of Optimum Strategies to explore the human side of M&A and why people, not numbers, are often the deciding factor in whether a transaction succeeds or fails.Ira shares insight into how communication gaps, cultural misalignment, staff anxiety, and leadership blind spots can derail even strong deals on paper. He also discusses how firms can better navigate transitions by involving employees earlier, communicating transparently with clients, and creating a clear vision for the future before entering negotiations.Resources:Ira Rosenbloom, Chief Operating Executive at Optimum StrategiesOptimum Strategies

Real estate is getting louder, messier, and more complicated, but underneath all the noise, the Portland market is showing real momentum. In this episode of the Portland Real Estate Podcast, Steve Nassar and Joe Fustolo break down a spring season that showed up early, with buyers writing offers, listings getting renewed attention, and agents feeling a level of activity that has been harder to find over the past few years. Mortgage rates, cash buyers, low-rate "golden handcuffs," and plain old life events all come into play as the conversation gets into what is actually moving buyers and sellers right now. One of the biggest debates in real estate also takes center stage: private listings. Is restricted inventory really better for sellers, or does it give big companies more control over buyers, agents, and market visibility? With Real Brokerage buying RE/MAX and Compass buying Anywhere Real Estate, mega-mergers raise another question. Do bigger brokerages mean better service, or just more culture clashes, debt pressure, and disruption? Steve and Joe also share practical advice for working agents, including unauthorized showings, strong day-one offers, open house scheduling, key transfers, and video instructions for complicated listings. The bigger picture is hard to miss. The market is gaining traction, the industry is consolidating, and the rules around access, inventory, and professionalism are getting more important than ever. This episode brings a real-world look at Portland's spring momentum, the fight over listing control, and what agents are dealing with on the ground.   Key Takeaways Spring activity arrived early, with buyers writing offers, listings getting renewed attention, and agents feeling busier than they have in years. Mortgage rates near 6% appear to be the psychological threshold that could bring more buyers and sellers back into motion. Economic headlines can slow some people down, but buyers and sellers with real housing needs are still moving forward. Low-rate "golden handcuffs" are still a factor, but some homeowners are beginning to adjust to today's rate environment. Inventory is up, giving buyers more negotiating room and putting more pressure on sellers to price correctly. Overpriced listings are sitting longer, especially when sellers fail to adjust to current buyer expectations. Mega-mergers are reshaping the industry, with Real Brokerage buying RE/MAX and Compass buying Anywhere Real Estate. Bigger brokerages may gain influence, but large acquisitions can also create culture clashes, debt pressure, and agent uncertainty. Private listings and coming-soon inventory are becoming one of the biggest fights in real estate. Restricted inventory may benefit big brokerages more than buyers or sellers by keeping more business inside their own ecosystem. Private listing strategies can fragment the market and make it harder for buyers and agents to see all available inventory. Limited exposure can hurt sellers if a home is not seen by the full pool of potential buyers. Unauthorized showings are a serious professionalism issue because they damage seller trust. Even vacant homes require proper showing procedures because there may be alarms, repairs, tests, occupants, pets, or other access concerns. Strong day-one offers can work, but they need to give the seller a real reason to stop showings. Being the first offer can help because sellers often give that first serious offer the most attention. Video showing instructions could help agents understand complicated listings, especially acreage, luxury homes, shops, gates, alarms, and hidden features. Key transfers should be simple, secure, and convenient, with the key ideally available at the property after recording. Open house scheduling can create confusion when private showings overlap with public open houses. MLS and listing mistakes can spread quickly to third-party sites, making careful proofreading more important than ever.   Connect with Joe Soldera Properties Joe on LinkedIn   Connect with Steve Steve's Team at Premiere Property Group Steve on LinkedIn   Listen to The Portland Real Estate Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify  

In this week's Global Fresh Series, we explore why 2026 may prove to be a defining turning point for the global fresh produce industry. From escalating geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies to extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions, and climate-driven production challenges, the sector is navigating unprecedented uncertainty. Join us as we examine how growers, exporters, retailers, and industry leaders are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape, through mergers and acquistions, and what these forces mean for the future of global fresh food production, pricing, and food security.#freshproducemergers #valueadded #freshproduceinflection #innovation

Connect with Early Riders // Connect with OnrampPresented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media...Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Market Overview03:09 - The Clarity Act and Its Implications06:05 - Stablecoins: The Future of Financial Transactions09:10 - Stripe's Major Announcements and Acquisitions11:50 - Agentic Commerce and Payment Innovations14:54 - Comparing Stripe and Lightspark's Approaches18:08 - Liquidity Solutions and the Future of Stablecoins28:18 - The Evolution of Digital Money and Bitcoin Adoption31:13 - Stablecoins: The Future of Bitcoin Liquidity34:12 - Custody Challenges in the Digital Asset Space40:33 - Innovations in Bitcoin Wallets and Payment Solutions47:06 - The Rise of Bitcoin-Backed Financial Products53:24 - Mergers and Acquisitions in the Bitcoin EcosystemIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.Keep up with Michael:https://x.com/MTangumahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mtanguma/Keep up with Liam:https://x.com/Lnelson_21https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-nelson1/Keep up with Brian:https://x.com/BackslashBTChttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cubellis-00b1a660/Links:https://x.com/lightspark/status/2049888918599065885?s=20https://x.com/lightspark/status/2049191114641739787?s=20https://archive.ph/E8AL6https://block.xyz/inside/block-launches-bitkey-wallet-with-screen-automatic-bitcoin-earning-on-cash-app-and-proof-of-reserveshttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/aven-launches-bitcoin-backed-visa-card?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://tether.io/news/tether-investments-proposes-merger-plans-at-twenty-one-capital-to-accelerate-its-strategic-direction/

National real estate company mergers are generating more noise than they probably deserve — and Brian Icenhower is here to cut through it. In this episode, Brian gives agents, team leaders, and broker/owners the straight talk on what's really driving deals like the Real/REMAX acquisition, what it means on the ground, and where the smart opportunity lies for those already positioned to take it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why national real estate company mergers are motivated by shareholders — and what that means for agents who feel uncertain right now How the stock market responded to the Real/REMAX deal and what that reaction actually signals Why the "better tech" narrative that always follows these mergers rarely holds up — and why most agents don't use those systems anyway What unique competitive challenges REMAX brokerage owners may now face in markets where Real already has a presence Why cold-calling agents from acquired companies right now is the wrong move — and what you should be doing instead How to recruit through industry disruption if you've been building relationships the right way Why revenue-share company growth works the way it does — and what makes it succeed or fail market by market About Brian Icenhower: Brian Icenhower is a nationally recognized real estate coach, trainer, and founder of Icenhower Coaching & Training (ICT). A former broker and agent with decades of experience, Brian has coached thousands of real estate professionals across North America on production, leadership, recruiting, and business growth. He is the host of The Brian Icenhower Podcast and the mind behind therealestatetrainer.com. If this episode gave you a clearer picture of what these mergers mean — and where the real opportunity is — subscribe to The Brian Icenhower Podcast so you never miss an episode. Head to therealestatetrainer.com to read the full blog version of this topic, and follow ICT on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for daily coaching content. #RealEstatePodcast #BrianIcenhowerPodcast #RealEstateMergers #RealVsREMAX #RealEstateCoaching #RealEstateRecruiting #BrokerOwner #TeamLeader #RealEstateBusiness #RealEstateIndustry #ICT #IcenhowerCoaching   Book a FREE coaching call: http://CoachCallFree.com Enroll in our online courses: http://www.IcenhowerInstitute.com Sign up for coaching: http://www.IcenhowerCoaching.com Sign up for an Agent Management Portal: http://AgentManagementPortal.com Join the fastest growing Facebook Group for Top Producers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/REagentRoundTable

Scot Wingo has built, scaled, taken public, and sold companies through multiple waves of ecommerce and software disruption. Now he's building again, this time around agentic commerce.In this episode of In/organic, Christian Hassold sits down with Scot Wingo at Shoptalk to talk about ReFiBuy, AI agents, ecommerce infrastructure, SaaS moats, founder survival, and what early-stage companies should do as AI reshapes software and go-to-market.Scot is best known as the founder and former CEO of ChannelAdvisor, which went public in 2013 and was later acquired by private equity. He is also an active investor and mentor in the North Carolina startup ecosystem, with exposure to hundreds of early-stage companies.The conversation covers:- Why Scot started ReFiBuy after reading about agentic AI- How AI agents could create the next generation of ecommerce marketplaces- Why “research, find, buy” may become a new commerce workflow- What ChannelAdvisor taught Scot about marketplaces, infrastructure, and exits- Why going public is exciting, but running a public company may not be for every founder- How founders should think about defensibility and moats in the AI era- Why proprietary data, workflow depth, and customer feedback matter more than ever- What early-stage SaaS companies should do when capital is harder to raise- Why go-to-market is breaking for many traditional software companies- How founders should evaluate M&A, acquihires, mergers, and strategic exits- What Scot expects from agentic commerce over the next 12 months- This episode is for SaaS founders, ecommerce operators, investors, corporate development leaders, and anyone trying to understand how AI agents will change software, marketplaces, and M&A.Chapters00:00 Intro from Shoptalk00:45 Meet Scot Wingo02:00 From ChannelAdvisor to ReFiBuy04:00 Why public-company life was not the right fit06:00 Investing in the North Carolina startup ecosystem09:00 What ReFiBuy is building12:00 Agentic commerce and the next marketplace shift16:00 Why content and thought leadership still matter20:00 Learning from customers and following the thread24:00 Startup survival in a tougher funding market28:00 Why SaaS go-to-market is breaking32:00 Defensibility and moats in the AI era37:00 Proprietary data and workflow depth42:00 M&A options for early-stage startups47:00 Mergers, acquihires, and strategic exits52:00 AI valuations and changing SaaS multiples56:00 Scot's predictions for agentic commerce01:00:00 Final thoughtsSubscribe to In/organic for conversations on SaaS M&A, AI disruption, strategic acquisitions, agency M&A, and lower-middle-market dealmaking.Connect with Christian and AyeletAyelet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-shipley-b16330149/Christian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassold/Web: https://www.inorganicpodcast.coConnect with Scot Wingohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/Learn More about Refibuyhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/refibuy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Nonprofit Newsfeed explores key issues in the nonprofit sector: fraud allegations, significant mergers, and employment challenges. Fraud in Disaster Relief Nonprofits An Oregon nonprofit is under scrutiny for misusing disaster relief funds on casinos and strip clubs, underscoring vulnerabilities in the disaster relief fundraising ecosystem. The conversation highlights the need for better vetting processes, especially as AI tools might inadvertently promote unverified campaigns. Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud charges for allegedly misusing funds to pay informants from hate groups. This development is viewed as part of broader political attacks on progressive nonprofits, potentially undermining their 501(c)(3) status. Merger of Mental Health Nonprofits The JED Foundation and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention announced a merger to form the largest nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention. This strategic move is seen as a positive development, enhancing their impact on mental health issues. Impact of USAID Dissolution A New York Times article highlights struggles faced by former USAID staff after the agency's dissolution. The ripple effects of job losses extend to local NGOs and workers on the ground. While the broader nonprofit sector shows signs of recovery, specialized roles remain scarce, requiring professionals to adapt.

Brianna Throssell is one of Australia's greatest ever swimmers. A three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic gold medallist, and Western Australia's most decorated Olympic swimmer, Brianna spent 12 years at the elite level representing the green and gold across three Olympic Games, six World Championships, and two Commonwealth Games.But this episode is about so much more than medals.We dive into what it actually takes to build an Olympic career over more than a decade, the culture behind why Australian swimming produces world-beaters year after year, and what it feels like to finally stand on top of the podium after years of being the ultimate team player. Brianna was famously described as the "unsung hero" of the Australian swim team, and in this conversation you will understand exactly why that label both fits and undersells her.We also talk about what happens when the pool is no longer your whole identity. After retiring in March 2025, Brianna has joined Deloitte's Mergers and Acquisitions team through their athlete program, and she opens up about what that transition has really looked like, the lessons elite sport gives you that no business degree can, and how she is channelling a lifetime of discipline and teamwork into a brand new chapter.In this episode we cover:Brianna's journey from Subiaco to three Olympic Games and two gold medalsWhat it was like to go from relay workhorse to Olympic champion in Tokyo and ParisWhy Australian swimmers are consistently among the best in the worldWhat it means to be a team player at the highest level and why that is its own kind of excellenceThe emotional reality of retiring from a sport that has been your whole lifeHow the Deloitte athlete program works and what drew Brianna to itThe skills elite athletes bring to the corporate world that money can't buyWhat she knows now about resilience, identity, and starting overConnect with Brianna:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briannathrossellEnjoyed this episode? Screenshot and share it to your stories and tag me so I can see it. These conversations only reach more people when you help spread them.Connect with Cooper and TGHF:1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-bookInstagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEHThe Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pocket listings. Mega MLS mergers. Buyers gaining leverage. Mortgage rates dipping. Contract fallout rising. Yeah… the housing market is doing that thing again. In Episode 357 of This Week in Real Estate, we're unpacking a week full of mixed signals, major power moves, and the kind of market confusion that creates both opportunity and risk depending on where you sit. This episode dives into the proposed Miami + RWorld merger and another major merger move in Texas, while also tackling the growing fight over pocket listings and what they mean for transparency, access, and consumer trust. Then we shift into the market itself, where the data is all over the place: buyers now have the upper hand in more major metros, home-price growth is slowing, pending sales are inching up, more than 50,000 purchase contracts fell apart in March, and falling mortgage rates may be pulling buyers back into the game. We're also breaking down: the push to tax luxury second homes in New York City why more homeowners are remodeling instead of relocating why late April may be the best time to list what cooling prices and rising cancellations could mean for the rest of the spring market This is one of those weeks where the real story is not just one headline. It is the tension between them. More leverage. More hesitation. More inventory pressure. More buyer opportunity. More industry consolidation. In other words: housing market whiplash. If you work in real estate, follow the housing market, or just want the straight story on what these headlines actually mean, this episode is packed. Topics covered: pocket listings, MLS mergers, housing market news, mortgage rates, home prices, pending home sales, contract cancellations, buyer's market, seller strategy, luxury real estate tax, real estate trends 2026  

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said recently that the administration would like to see one of the larger airlines buy one of the smaller ones. At around the same time, Bloomberg reported that United talked about buying American. Jon Ostrower, Brian Sumers and Brett Snyder discuss how real any of this is, and what it would look like if any of the U.S. airlines merged.