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In this episode, historian Dr. Albert Thompson joins Aaron Renn for a deep, honest discussion on race in America—from its English colonial roots through slavery, the Civil War, Jim Crow, civil rights victories, and today's challenges. They explore how history shapes identity, why progress has been real yet uneven, the impact of WWII on black human capital, post-1960s cultural shifts, talent migration, networks, and why national unity is essential for America's future in a competitive world.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction4:10 - America's English Origins and the Slow Establishment of Slavery9:50 - Founding Fathers, Contradictions, and the Devil's Bargain of Race Over Religion14:30 - The Civil War: Nationalism, Union, and the Destruction of Slavery20:45 - Post-Civil War Reinvention: Republican Dominance, Jim Crow, and Northern/Southern Divide28:00 - 20th Century Shifts: Great Migration, Depression, and WWII as a Turning Point35:15 - Civil Rights in the 1960s: Successes Amid Cultural Upheaval and the "Great Awokening"42:20 - Talent, Networks, Migration, and Building Human Capital in Black Communities50:30 - Rethinking DEI, Seeking Untapped Talent, and Why Unity Matters to Compete Globally55:00 - Addressing Real Problems as Fellow CitizensDR. ALBERT THOMPSON LINKS:

OT networks used to be air-gapped. These days, more and more OT networks are being bridged by IT networks, which exposes critical industrial controls and other systems to serious risk. On today's Tech Bytes, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we dig into how organizations can detect “precursor signals” that may indicate a broader attack chain,... Read more »

Craig Unger details Bill Casey's role as Ronald Reagan's campaign manager, highlighting his background in espionage and his secret international intelligence and arms-dealing networks. 2.TEHRAN 1970

The episode centers on the evolving responsibility and risk allocation within cybersecurity distribution, with particular focus on Exclusive Networks' approach. Jason Beal, as president of Exclusive Networks North America, outlines their emphasis on a technical workforce, maintaining a 1:3 ratio of engineers to sales representatives. This structure is positioned to address the increasing complexity of cybersecurity and the demands faced by service provider partners, aiming to support solution integration and customer needs while clarifying each party's liability. Supporting this structure, Jason Beal identifies the role of the distributor as both an extension and enabler for MSPs and IT services companies. Distributors are expected to supplement partners' capabilities—whether technical, financial, or operational—without assuming technology failure risk, which remains with the original technology vendors. Discussion of shared responsibility models also distinguishes between sales success (customer adoption, retention) and risk management. Recent developments in cyber insurance are cited as having reduced the direct risk burden on MSPs, shifting much of the liability away from service providers toward technology creators, albeit within contractually defined limits. Adjacent to cybersecurity, the conversation addresses skill and adoption gaps prompted by rapid technical innovation, specifically referencing artificial intelligence (AI). Jason Beal quantifies educational efforts by highlighting a collaboration with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, which has seen 100 students engaged to help address workforce shortfalls in cybersecurity and AI. Additionally, academic experience informs the importance of modernizing IT operations curricula to better reflect current business challenges, such as cloud, AI, and global supply chain impacts. For MSPs and IT service providers, implications include the growing necessity to audit core competencies and allocate resources strategically, leveraging distributors not just for sourcing products but for specialized expertise, integration, and operational support. Risk mitigation remains tied to understanding contract language, vendor accountability, and developments in cyber insurance. The pace of AI and other technology adoption requires continuous education and careful evaluation of both operational risk and the practical limitations of solutions promoted by the channel and distribution partners.

Our topic today is the designing and building of high-performance networking hardware. If you assume the hardware details don't matter, you're missing the intentional engineering required to build truly reliable and quiet infrastructure. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Meter's hardware philosophy with our guest, Joshua Markell, Head of Hardware at Meter. Joshua walks us... Read more »

Our topic today is the designing and building of high-performance networking hardware. If you assume the hardware details don't matter, you're missing the intentional engineering required to build truly reliable and quiet infrastructure. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Meter's hardware philosophy with our guest, Joshua Markell, Head of Hardware at Meter. Joshua walks us... Read more »

Our topic today is the designing and building of high-performance networking hardware. If you assume the hardware details don't matter, you're missing the intentional engineering required to build truly reliable and quiet infrastructure. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Meter's hardware philosophy with our guest, Joshua Markell, Head of Hardware at Meter. Joshua walks us... Read more »

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A Coffee - $30.00Thank You To Our Moderators:Unintelligentseven - Follow on NOSTR primal.net/p/npub15rp9gyw346fmcxgdlgp2y9a2xua9ujdk9nzumflshkwjsc7wepwqnh354dMaddestMax - Follow on NOSTR primal.net/p/npub133yzwsqfgvsuxd4clvkgupshzhjn52v837dlud6gjk4tu2c7grqq3sxavtJoin Our CommunityClosed Network Forum - https://forum.closednetwork.ioJoin Our Matrix Channels!Main - https://matrix.to/#/#closedntwrk:matrix.orgOff Topic - https://matrix.to/#/#closednetworkofftopic:matrix.orgSimpleX Group Chat - https://smp9.simplex.im/g#SRBJK7JhuMWa1jgxfmnOfHz7Bl5KjnKUFL5zy-Jn-j0Join Our Mastodon server!https://closednetwork.socialFollow Simon On The SocialsMastodon - https://closednetwork.social/@simonNOSTR - Public Address - npub186l3994gark0fhknh9zp27q38wv3uy042appcpx93cack5q2n03qte2lu2 - primal.net/simonTwitter / X - @ClosedNtwrkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/closednetworkpodcast/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@closednetworkEmail - simon@closednetwork.ioApple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety lawshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/apple-rolls-out-age-verification-tools-worldwide-to-comply-with-growing-web-of-child-safety-laws/iOS 26.3—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Usershttps://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2026/02/13/ios-263-update-now-warning-issued-to-all-iphone-users/Using the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20700, an attacker could execute arbitrary code. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26,” Apple said on its support page.iOS 26.4 Beta - End-To-End RCS Encryption For Messageshttps://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-26-4-beta-features/#:~:text=End%2Dto%2DEnd%20RCS%20Encryption%20for%20MessagesPopular password managers fall short of “zero-knowledge” claimshttps://cyberinsider.com/popular-password-managers-fall-short-of-zero-knowledge-claims/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLJ_sLr72-gWatch Out: Your Friends Might Be Sharing Your Number With ChatGPThttps://www.pcmag.com/news/watch-out-your-friends-might-be-sharing-your-number-with-chatgpt?test_uuid=04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC&test_variant=ABitLocker, the FBI, and the Illusion of Controlhttps://cryptomator.org/blog/2026/02/15/bitlocker-fbi-and-the-illusion-of-control/Google patches first Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks this yearhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-patches-first-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks-this-year/the watchers: how openai, the US government, and persona built an identity surveillance machine that files reports on you to the fedshttps://vmfunc.re/blog/personaTL;DR: discord's KYC provider (persona) is very naked, very poorly secured federal intelligence outfit, and also a siphon for openai data for them and their partners like worldcoinThe most interesting part (for me) is that it legit crosschecks a discord ID check (actually involves checking your face, IP, device signature, etc....) against chainanlysis dossiers for any partial matches to devices/people/accounts/names involved with tracked crypto addresses.So, if chainalysis gets a device signature, and then you verify your discord on the same device (yielding the same signature), both FinCEN, Chainalysis, OpenAI, and basically everyone now knows your crypto tx your device sig your real identityBill Summary: SB26-051 – Age Attestation on Computing DevicesPurpose:SB26-051 requires operating system providers (such as mobile device platforms) to implement an age attestation system that signals a user's age bracket to apps in order to enhance protections for minors.What the Bill Requires1. Operating System Providers Must:Provide an accessible interface at account setup requiring the account holder to enter the user's birth date or age.Generate an “age signal” that communicates the user's age bracket (not exact age) to applications in a covered app store.Provide developers access to this age signal through a real-time API.Share only the minimum amount of information necessary to comply.Not share the age signal with third parties except as required by the bill.2. Application Developers Must:Request the age signal when the app is downloaded and launched.Treat the age signal as knowledge of the user's age range across all platforms and access points.If they have clear and convincing evidence that a user's age differs from the signal, they must rely on that updated information.Not request more information than necessary.Not share the age signal with third parties except as required by the bill.Enforcement & PenaltiesIf violated:Up to $2,500 per minor per negligent violationUp to $7,500 per minor per intentional violationEnforced through civil action by the Colorado Attorney GeneralIn Simple TermsThe bill creates a standardized age-verification signal built into device operating systems. Instead of each app independently collecting age data, the operating system provides an age bracket to apps — while limiting unnecessary data sharing.The goal is to:Strengthen protections for minorsLimit excessive data collectionCreate a consistent age-verification framework across apps

In this episode, James and Ryan Dulaney, manager of Grindle Slough in Arkansas, take a deep dive into the current state of waterfowl management, covering habitat conditions, duck populations, and how weather influences migration patterns. They discuss practical strategies for managing duck ground, including vegetation management, soil disturbance, water management, and the timing of flooding. James and Ryan also highlight the importance of managing hunting pressure, fostering cooperation among neighboring landowners, and shifting mindsets toward long-term stewardship and consistent management to support sustainable waterfowl hunting.

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Eric sits down with David Henderson, Principal Architect for NetDevOps at Presidio, to discuss the practical journey for network engineers transitioning from manual CLI operations to scalable NetDevOps and automation. They discuss how traditional networking knowledge and certifications are foundational, and suggest essential tools and habits for beginning your automation journey. David also shares a... Read more »

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Clare Marie Ritter, Motorcoach Coordinator at the historic Penn Wells Hotel and Lodge in rural Pennsylvania. She shares her experience positioning a smaller, less well-known destination. We talk about the foundations of successful collaborations and why building a supportive network has been crucial to her success. Clare brings vivid examples of successful collaborations, from multi-state itineraries to connecting with neighboring museums, that prove even "off the beaten path" destinations can thrive with teamwork and creative thinking. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Clare Marie Ritter found her way into the tour and travel industry through volunteering and local connections Why positioning a rural destination requires creative marketing strategies, including focusing on attractions and experiences What collaborative partnerships across borders (including state lines) look like, and how Clare uses those relationships to build group itineraries How thinking outside the box has helped Clare identify unique attractions that appeal to group travelers Clare creates fresh itineraries and creative connections in a rural area Best practices when establishing collaborations and building genuine personal connections Expanding Itineraries Clare's passion for history and her beginnings at a local motel led her down a path of helping visitors discover the hidden corners of her rural Pennsylvania home. She realized that promoting a hotel meant first selling the destination itself. After all, you can have the best, most fancy property in the world, but without a reason to come, your marketing is going to fall on deaf ears. Clare recognized the need to think outside the box by promoting local attractions and extending the visitor journey. She formed partnerships with unique local experiences, including a horse-drawn wagon ride through the canyon, small maple producers, and boutique chocolate factories, then widened her lens, working with regional attractions across state lines. She built partnerships with attractions like the Corning Museum of Glass, just 45 minutes away, reaching into New York for collaborative opportunities. The Power of Networks and Creative Collaboration Networking and partnerships play a major role in the success of rural tourism. For Clare, professional networking at organizations like the American Bus Association and regional groups provides contacts, ideas, and new opportunities. You never know where the next fruitful partnership might come from. One standout example is an itinerary co-created with counterparts in Corning and Jamestown, NY, and Coudersport, PA. Together, these small destinations developed a loop that incorporated art, comedy, local history, and natural beauty. Selling this unique cross-state experience has opened doors and filled itineraries with unexpected connections. Looking Ahead: Innovation and Nostalgia With renewed interest in nostalgic travel and more experiential, off-the-beaten-path destinations, Clare is excited about her latest project, which is developing a Route 6 motorcoach itinerary to showcase small towns along this historic road. This initiative dovetails perfectly with America's 250th anniversary, offering travelers fun themed journeys full of history and local flavor. Resources: Website: pennwells.com LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-marie-ritter-0a4306237/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellsboro-hotel-company/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

Eric sits down with David Henderson, Principal Architect for NetDevOps at Presidio, to discuss the practical journey for network engineers transitioning from manual CLI operations to scalable NetDevOps and automation. They discuss how traditional networking knowledge and certifications are foundational, and suggest essential tools and habits for beginning your automation journey. David also shares a... Read more »

In this episode of Valley of Depth, we dive into Aalyria's newly announced $100 million raise at a $1.3 billion valuation with cofounder and CTO Brian Barritt and unpack why investors are betting big on the future of networks that don't sit still. Aalyria is building two core technologies born inside Google: Spacetime, a software orchestration layer designed to manage networks in motion, and Tightbeam, a laser communications system delivering fiber-like speeds through the atmosphere. Together, they aim to solve one of the hardest infrastructure challenges in aerospace and defense: how to coordinate satellites, aircraft, drones, ships, and ground systems into a seamless “network of networks.” The conversation spans laser physics, diffraction challenges in space-to-ground links, feeder link bottlenecks in mega-constellations, and why routing data across moving infrastructure is fundamentally different than routing across fixed networks. We cover: Why Aalyria's $100M raise signals a shift from R&D to deployment What “network in motion” really means and why it's so hard How laser communications can reach 100 gigabits per second through atmosphere The technical challenge of Earth-to-space vs. space-to-Earth optical links Why interoperability has been a 40-year ambition inside the DoD How open APIs could become the connective tissue for JADC2 and beyond What resilience and roaming look like in hybrid satellite architectures Why optical ground stations require orchestration software to scale   • Chapters • 00:00 - Intro 00:59 – The history of Aalyria 02:47 – Aalyria's Spacetime 06:09 – Building the connective software stack that links all of Aalyria's technology together 07:12 – The non-geostationary network problem 11:12 – The rebirth of Loon Technology 14:50 – How Tightbeam ties in to Aalyria 17:21 – 100gb/s through the atmosphere 19:42 – Brian's mandate as CTO when Aalyria forms 20:37 – State of Tightbeam at formation of Aalyria 22:17 – Why can't other companies do what Spacetime does yet? 26:05 – The significance of having different architectures with different source codes talk to each other without modification 28:21 – How Aalyria integrates a new customer's network 31:05 – What is a long distance for Tightbeam and customer reaction to demos 32:48 – Who has Aalyria surprised the most with their demos? 34:28 – What has prevented the government from making a network of networks? 39:14 – Why wouldn't a space version of the Tightbeam terminal not work? 42:01 – How Aalyria is thinking about customer adopting Tightbeam 45:15 – Aalyria in the defense industry 47:05 – Aalyria's commercial aspects 48:30 – Aalyria's latest investment round 51:39 – Next milestones 53:00 – What keeps Brian up at night? 54:00 – Longterm vision for Aalyria 56:16 – What does Brian do for fun?   • Show notes • Aalyria's website — https://www.aalyria.com/ Mo's socials — https://x.com/itsmoislam Payload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspace Ignition's socials — https://twitter.com/ignitionnuclear /  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/ Tectonic's socials  — https://twitter.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/ Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/   • About us • Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies. Payload: www.payloadspace.com Tectonic: www.tectonicdefense.com Ignition: www.ignition-news.com

As African universities accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, experts are calling for a model rooted in collaboration and context.Education leaders say South–South partnerships are critical — allowing institutions to share infrastructure costs, scale successful pilot projects, and avoid costly mistakes. Networks such as the Education Collaborative are already helping universities learn from one another and co-develop solutions suited to emerging markets.But collaboration alone is not enough.Innovation leaders within the AfriLabs ecosystem argue that AI systems must be built on local data and traditional knowledge systems to ensure relevance. They warn that overreliance on foreign datasets and external funding risks producing tools that fail to reflect African realities.The message is clear: Africa's AI future must be shared — but it must also be sovereign.

Will Pete Alonso's home runs be used against Mets fans? Darryl Strawberry's says Alonso will regret leaving but they didn't want him back. We then discuss regional sports networks & streaming, and a debate over Al and Jerry being out due to the snow. Jerry has more reaction to US Hockey winning gold, Draymond Green's response to Kendrick Perkins, and Shaq's story about Bo Jackson breaking a bat over his knee. Finally, we look at Sidney Crosby's gracious reaction to Canada's loss and how leaders handle defeat.

onathan Pelson reveals Huawei's links to Chinese state security, instances of stolen Lucent source code, and how the company leveraged low prices to penetrate European networks and critical infrastructure. 2

Traditional routing protocols like OSPF simply choose the “shortest” path. If the shortest path is full of traffic and there are alternate paths carrying nothing, OSPF can't help you. Path Computation Element (PCE) along with Path Computation Element Protocol (PCEP) is a way to construct forwarding paths through the network based on factors that distributed... Read more »

Traditional routing protocols like OSPF simply choose the “shortest” path. If the shortest path is full of traffic and there are alternate paths carrying nothing, OSPF can't help you. Path Computation Element (PCE) along with Path Computation Element Protocol (PCEP) is a way to construct forwarding paths through the network based on factors that distributed... Read more »

Traditional routing protocols like OSPF simply choose the “shortest” path. If the shortest path is full of traffic and there are alternate paths carrying nothing, OSPF can't help you. Path Computation Element (PCE) along with Path Computation Element Protocol (PCEP) is a way to construct forwarding paths through the network based on factors that distributed... Read more »

How does a former auto mechanic become one of the fastest-rising independent investigative journalists in America? On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Walter Curt to discuss his unconventional path into journalism, his rapid rise during COVID, and the shocking moment that changed everything—being swatted alongside multiple journalists. Walter dives deep into his investigative work uncovering alleged government fraud, financial crime, and activist networks—explaining why “following the money” may reveal far more than the headlines suggest. He also shares insights into his biggest stories, including a controversial school-related scandal, and what it takes to report on sensitive topics in today’s political climate. Plus, a candid conversation on the personal cost of independent journalism—from threats and family strain to finding purpose and fighting for the next generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Ethan and Holly provide an overview of firewalls. While cybersecurity is a separate discipline from network engineering, much of what happens in cybersecurity is interesting at the packet level, so there’s a good deal of overlap. It's likely that as a network engineer, you'll be managing, or at least dealing with, firewalls in your... Read more »

Today in the business of podcasting: SiriusXM is hosting a webinar tomorrow with a stacked cast from the measurement and research side of podcasting, Adam Bowie talks about the financial nuances of video podcasting with Apple Podcasts getting into the fray, Little Dot Studios has a white paper looking at YouTube video performance over the last three years, Podcast Movement has a fun graphic tool to make a social media image announcing you're heading to SXSW, Audion launches Audion AI, and today's Partner Highlight is Gretchen Smith Dubois!Click here to find the links to every article mentioned on Sounds Profitable's website.

Today in the business of podcasting: SiriusXM is hosting a webinar tomorrow with a stacked cast from the measurement and research side of podcasting, Adam Bowie talks about the financial nuances of video podcasting with Apple Podcasts getting into the fray, Little Dot Studios has a white paper looking at YouTube video performance over the last three years, Podcast Movement has a fun graphic tool to make a social media image announcing you're heading to SXSW, Audion launches Audion AI, and today's Partner Highlight is Gretchen Smith Dubois!Click here to find the links to every article mentioned on Sounds Profitable's website.

If you think eCPM is the most important metric in ad monetization, this episode is for you.Felix breaks down:• eCPM vs Fill Rate• Why Ad ARPDAU is king• Recency model & impression decay• Why more ads can hurt revenue• SDK crash risks & ANR thresholds• Aggressive end cards & churn• How mediation doubles revenue• Networks vs exchanges explainedThis is a practical introduction to how mobile ads actually work once the SDK is live.Key takeaway:Ad monetization is not about showing more ads. It's about optimizing per user.The biggest misconception in mobile ad monetization is obsessing over eCPM. eCPM alone is meaningless. Revenue comes from eCPM × fill rate, and the only metric that truly matters is Ad ARPDAU. That's your real performance line of sight. If eCPM goes up but fill drops, you can still lose money. Networks respect publishers who talk about Ad ARPDAU because it shows you understand the business, not just vanity metrics.eCPMs are not fixed. They are dynamic and driven by complex algorithms. Networks use dozens of parameters including device type, geo, historical installs, auction loss rate, and most importantly recency models. The first few impressions per user are the most valuable. After 5–7 impressions, the per-unit value drops sharply. If you keep pushing more interstitials, you may increase impressions per DAU but flatten total revenue while damaging retention. More ads ≠ more money.Operational discipline separates professionals from amateurs. Never rush SDK updates. Android ANRs and crash thresholds can destroy organic distribution. Aggressive end cards increase churn. Mediation doubles revenue when implemented correctly because it creates a marketplace instead of a single buyer. And exchanges are not networks — they are resellers. Understanding these mechanics is the difference between earning $100 a day and scaling to $1,200+ before expanding demand sources.---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 – Why Most Studios Misunderstand Ads01:20 – The 4 Metrics That Actually Matter03:30 – Why eCPM Is Overrated05:10 – Ad ARPDAU: The Only Metric That Counts07:00 – How Networks Calculate eCPM09:20 – Recency Model & Impression Decay11:40 – Why More Ads Don't Always Mean More Revenue13:00 – SDK Risks, ANRs & Crash Thresholds15:10 – Aggressive End Cards & Churn17:10 – Mediation Explained (Why It Doubles Revenue)---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai

In this first episode of season 4, Hamidreza Vasheghanifarahani speaks with Azadeh Sobout and Rindala about how transnational solidarity networks can strengthen efforts towards social change. While both Azadeh and Rindala focus their discussion on Syria and the 2011 Revolution, the conversation explores broader approaches and challenges to political organising and revolutionary politics that can be applied globally. Hamidreza Vasheghanifarahani an Iranian researcher, activist and an Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity. Currently, he works at the LSE International Inequalities Institute as a researcher. He has worked with and for civil society organisations and communities as a researcher, project manager and trainer, with a focus on civil society and community mobilisation, children's rights, and disability. Azadeh Sobout is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast. She is an Iranian activist, writer, and educator rooted in refugee justice, indigenous solidarity, Palestinian liberation, anti-racist, feminist, anti-imperialist, and anti-capitalist movements for over a decade. Rindala is a Syrian member of the People's Want transnational network and a co-founder of the cooperative space Darna in Montreuil, France. To learn more about the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity: https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/ The Peoples Want: https://thepeopleswant.org/en/about_us Hamidreza Vasheghanifarahani: https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/fellows/2022/hamidreza-vasheghanifarahani

Is your dental practice unknowingly losing money through shared network relationships? In this episode of Fail Forward, Lisa from Unlock the PPO launches into one of the most overlooked factors affecting dental practice revenue: the dynamics of shared networks. Discover how unsuspecting practices can find themselves receiving reduced payments without realizing, and learn actionable strategies to protect your practice against this pitfall. From training your front desk to be "the keeper of the gates" to understanding new shared network announcements, Lisa offers key insights and practical tactics that could significantly impact your practice's bottom line. Don't let lack of awareness about shared networks affect your profitability; listen to this episode and stay on top of your practice's financial health!‍‍Listen to Lisa's Other Episodes Here:75: Lisa Weber | Unlock The PPO, Teams, Numbers, and all about dental insurance – The Dental Marketer PodcastMMM [Insurance] Here's Why You Should Treat Your PPO Insurance Carriers Like Every Other Marketing Strategy – The Dental Marketer PodcastThe Making of SMILE & CO. - Episode FOUR – The Dental Marketer Podcast‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Let Us Know How We're Doing on Apple Podcasts!

In this wide-ranging episode of Unleashing Intuition Secrets, Michael Jaco speaks with William E. Simpson II, founder of the WildHorse Fire Brigade, about an innovative ecological approach to wildfire prevention using wild horses as natural fuel-reduction agents. Simpson explains how catastrophic wildfires are driven largely by excess vegetation fuel and how restoring grazing herbivores can reduce fire intensity, protect forests, and improve ecosystem health. Simpson shares the science, field experience, and real-world observations behind the WildHorse Fire Brigade initiative, including how wild horses naturally create low-fuel fire breaks, reduce fire ladders, and help restore ecological balance. He discusses the dramatic rise in wildfire damage, the health and economic toll of wildfire smoke, and his experience during the 2018 Klamathon Fire. The conversation also explores the decline of deer and elk populations, federal wild horse management policies, and his proposal to relocate horses from holding facilities into deep wilderness areas as a preventative wildfire strategy. The episode also highlights the organization's ecological research, student fellowship programs, and the broader vision of prevention over reactive firefighting, emphasizing the role of large herbivores in restoring natural balance to wildfire-prone regions. In the latter portion of the show, Michael shifts to broader global topics, including market movements, precious metals, cryptocurrency, and discussions surrounding power structures and financial systems. The episode also touches on ongoing public discourse related to Jeffrey Epstein and human trafficking networks, examining questions of transparency, accountability, and the broader societal implications raised in public conversations. This episode brings together environmental solutions, financial awareness, and deeper societal discussions shaping today's world. William E. Simpson II — WildHorse Fire Brigade https://www.wildhorsefirebrigade.org/our-herd https://www.wildhorsefirebrigade.org/ Related Resources https://www.ambest.com/video/video.aspx?s=1&rc=wildhorses323 https://horseofnature.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBJcc1xvUHA https://www.csus.edu/news/newsroom/stories/2024/1/wild-horses-internship.html Contact https://michaelkjaco.com

In this inspiring conversation on Refocused Network, Shemaiah Reed sits down with David Homan — founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, co-author of the bestselling book Orchestrating Connection: How to Build Purposeful Community in a Tribal World, and creator of SOAR CONNECT, a startup revolutionizing how we build and manage meaningful relationships.Starting from a middle-class background, David built an insanely connected global network of nearly 2,000 "superconnectors" — spanning entrepreneurs, investors, artists, activists, philanthropists, and more. He shares his personal journey, the pivotal decisions that redefined his path, and the repeatable methodology he's refined over a decade to move beyond transactional networking into deep, values-driven, trust-based connections.https://orchestratedconnecting.com/Key highlights from the interview:How one choice can transform your leadership and life trajectoryThe principles of curiosity, vulnerability, and "honoring the chain of connections"Building purposeful communities that drive real-world impact (mental health, climate, social justice, philanthropy, and beyond)Launching a startup (SOAR CONNECT) to scale authentic relationship-buildingWhy relationships are the true currency for creating positive changeDavid's story is a powerful reminder: with intention, integrity, and the right system, anyone can orchestrate connections that ripple out to make the world better. If you're ready to refocus on deeper relationships and purposeful momentum, this episode will light the way.

This week, I discuss my review of Peacock's Super Bowl stream, which was executed flawlessly, along with some of the limited viewership numbers released to date. I also detail the new live TV bundles from YouTube TV, the launch of HBO Max in the UK and Ireland and a new bundle from Sky that includes Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, and Hayu. I cover earnings results from Roku (full-year revenue up 15%), AMC Networks (AMC+ price increase), Optimum (lost 49,000 pay-TV subs), Amagi (which had its IPO last month) and positive earnings from Fastly and Cloudflare, with Fastly stock up 116% in the week of earnings.Finally, with the hyperscalers projected to collectively spend close to $700 billion in capex in 2026, I break down what we are seeing in the bond market for their capital raise, the risks, and why analysts expect free cash flow to plummet this year.Podcast produced by Security Halt Media

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying Margaret and James talk about their time in the Twin Cities talking to people about resistance to ICE and rapid response networks. Host Info Margaret can be found on twitter @magpiekilljoy or instagram at @margaretkilljoy. Miriam can be found making funnies on the Strangers' Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social James can be found on Twitter @JamesStout or on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Jamesstout Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-69f62d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Live Like the World is Dying.

Our topic today is building and running network workflows. If your network workflows live in a spreadsheet, a SharePoint document, or in your head, you really need a workflow manager. A workflow manager brings scalability, repeatability, and consistency to your network operations team. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager. Our guests... Read more »

Our topic today is building and running network workflows. If your network workflows live in a spreadsheet, a SharePoint document, or in your head, you really need a workflow manager. A workflow manager brings scalability, repeatability, and consistency to your network operations team. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager. Our guests... Read more »

Our topic today is building and running network workflows. If your network workflows live in a spreadsheet, a SharePoint document, or in your head, you really need a workflow manager. A workflow manager brings scalability, repeatability, and consistency to your network operations team. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager. Our guests... Read more »

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jacob Effron of Redpoint Ethan Austin of Outside VC Arianna Simpson of Andreessen Horowitz We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Trump's named 38,000+ times in the Epstein files he swore to release—yet he lies, obstructs, attacks Massie, and buries millions more pages to hide his pedophile accomplice role. Full truth exposes the child-sacrifice network he protects at all costs. They murdered Charlie Kirk with a military-grade exploding lavalier mic rigged by insiders who sold him out for rejecting Israel's blood money – forget the 30-06 fairy tale, John Bray is dismantling it piece by piece with motion mapping, explosive gas analysis, shrapnel forensics, and custom ballistic dummies that replicate the exact brain-stem-killing blast.  

Today we are joined by Matt Remke, who has spent years in the trenches of network automation projects as a consultant. Matt offers a unique, non-engineer perspective on scaling network automation in real-world, complex environments for some of the world’s largest companies. Matt shares what worked, what backfired, and the hard-earned lessons he has gained... Read more »

Today we are joined by Matt Remke, who has spent years in the trenches of network automation projects as a consultant. Matt offers a unique, non-engineer perspective on scaling network automation in real-world, complex environments for some of the world’s largest companies. Matt shares what worked, what backfired, and the hard-earned lessons he has gained... Read more »

Jeremy Bird, Executive Vice President, Global Growth at Lyft joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the company's strategic partnership with Waymo in Nashville and the deployment of a hybrid network that integrates human drivers with autonomous vehicles. The operational backbone of this strategy is FlexDrive. A best-in-class operation that manages depots, charging, and maintenance for robotaxis. FlexDrive gives Lyft the operational rigor needed to scale robotaxis globally. In Nashville, FlexDrive is supporting the Waymo partnership, while in Europe, Lyft is utilizing FlexDrive to power expansion, including a key partnership with Baidu in the UK and Europe.Looking ahead, Jeremy envisions a marketplace defined by customer obsession where luxury experiences and robotaxis coexist, utilizing operational excellence to fuel future growth.Episode Chapters0:00 Lyft's Partnership with Waymo in Nashville4:44 Robotaxi Fleets & Depots8:50 Freenow11:15 Deploying Robotaxis in the UK and Europe14:41 Autonomous Vehicle Policy in Europe17:35 Expanding Robotaxi Deployments in Europe19:05 Baidu Partnership23:09 Global Robotaxi Partnerships & Lyft's Marketplace 26:04 Luxury Market27:53 Future of LyftRecorded on Wednesday, January 28, 2026--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy provides market intelligence and strategic advisory services to institutional investors and companies, delivering insights needed to stay ahead of emerging trends in the autonomy economy™. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another insightful episode of "To The Point Cybersecurity," brought to you by Forcepoint! In today's episode, we're diving into the nuances of modern data security with our special guest, Yasir Ali, CEO of Polymer. As networks become increasingly borderless, the challenges for data security are escalating. We'll explore crucial technologies like Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and discuss the importance of reducing risk profiles and managing access control effectively. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e371

In this episode, Brett Bingham, Chief Network Development Officer at Banner Plans and Networks, discusses how payers and providers are shifting toward collaboration amid cost pressures and workforce shortages. He shares where strategy is outpacing execution, why data and payment models matter for value based care, and how Banner is staying disciplined in its long term investments.

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What should network engineers know about software development? What should software developers know about networking? Ethan and Drew sit down with Chris Rapier and Nick Buraglio to discuss why crossing these silos can improve outcomes for everyone. They break down why being a little curious about the infrastructure can help software developers write better code,... Read more »

What should network engineers know about software development? What should software developers know about networking? Ethan and Drew sit down with Chris Rapier and Nick Buraglio to discuss why crossing these silos can improve outcomes for everyone. They break down why being a little curious about the infrastructure can help software developers write better code,... Read more »

Unleashed: The Political News Hour with Chris Cordani – As the Epstein revelations continue to unfold, the divide in reactions couldn't be clearer. While independent media and truth-seekers push for full disclosure and accountability for anyone involved — regardless of party or power — the political and media class appear more concerned with damage control. Democrats, particularly, have circled the wagons...

Demonized by Republicans and Democrats alike, a myth emerged around “antifa” during Donald Trump's first term. But few understand the dangerous work antifa does to disrupt and unmask the latest crop of white supremacists or listened when antifa sounded the alarm about these white supremacists taking positions of power. But, this underground network of militant anti-fascists is determined to stop the rising tide of fascism in America, and does so risking life andlimb. In our latest we talk with journalist, and author of the newly released "To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right," Chris Mathias about his new book, antifa and the far right. Bio//Christopher Mathias (@LetsGoMathias) is a journalist covering the far right and the author of the recently release "To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right."-------------------------------

Border Czar Tom Homan arrives in Minnesota seeking cooperation from state and local leaders, as protests intensify and federal officials warn the current ICE surge will continue absent policy changes. New reporting traces Minnesota's highly organized anti-ICE protests to a network of socialist nonprofits and a wealthy donor, fueling claims the movement is being professionally funded and coordinated. President Trump launches the 2026 midterm campaign in Iowa, framing the election as a referendum on crime, immigration enforcement, and Democratic control of Congress. Italian officials erupt over reports that U.S. ICE investigators will assist with security at the Winter Olympics, as DHS insists the agents will focus solely on protecting American athletes and officials - former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf weighs in. Relief Factor: Find out if Relief Factor can help you live pain-free—try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Cozy Earth: Celebrate everyday love with Cozy Earth's Bamboo Pajamas—unbelievably soft comfort with an exclusive BOGO deal Jan 25–Feb 8. Shop now at https://cozyearth.com with code MEGYNBOGO! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.