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Conner Brown from the Bitcoin Policy Institute joins to break down AI and Bitcoin policy moving through Washington. We cover Taiwan's legislative push for Bitcoin reserves, foreign influence campaigns targeting American data centers, and why open source AI matters for crypto adoption. Plus: how AI agents are already choosing Bitcoin, the real story behind company brains and LLM workflows, and the fight to keep DC from regulating innovation out of existence. Conner on X: https://x.com/BitcoinConner Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Find the Home Mining Playbook here: https://www.tftc.io/home-mining-energy-playbook STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHGkvYxdqT Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Block: Cash App: For a limited time, new customers can get $21 added to their balance. Just use code TFTC10 when you sign up, and send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Bitcoin services by Block, Inc. See the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast. Square: Visit http://square.com/go/**tftc** for up to $200 off eligible Square hardware. Bitkey: Use code TFTC10 for 10% off the new Bitkey. Aven https://www.aven.com/bitcoin CrowdHealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/ Disclosure: Bitcoin services are provided by Block, Inc. Bitcoin services are not licensable activity in all U.S. states and territories, and not all services are available in all states. Bitkey is not available in New York. Block, Inc. operates in New York as Block of Delaware and is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Bitcoin is a non-deposit, non-bank product that is not FDIC insured and involves risk, including monetary loss. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures: https://help.cash.app/btcdisclosures Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/tftc**!** #squarepartner. Offer expires December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. Offer for $40 off the cost of one Square Stand, $75 off the cost of one Square Terminal, $100 off the cost of one Square Handheld, or $200 off the cost of one Square Register, excluding applicable taxes. Limited to one discount per product type per seller account. Each code is limited to one redemption per account holder. Valid for new Square customers located in the US only. Offer not valid with guest checkout. Square reserves the right to modify, revoke or cancel the offer at any time. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon. Void where prohibited, not redeemable for cash, and non-transferable. #squarepartner #blockpartner
When most people think of New York, deer hunting might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But this fall, roughly 500,000 resident hunters and another 40,000 nonresidents will take to the state's woods in pursuit of whitetails. This year, however, they'll have a few new regulations to follow before heading into the field as well as some new opportunities. In June 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC...
Average Gary joins TFTC to unpack why veterans are flocking to Bitcoin, how military skills map to mining and self-custody, and what open-source firmware like Mugina means for decentralizing hash rate. We dig into fifth-generation warfare, building robust energy microgrids, and why the Bitcoin Veterans community is becoming a force multiplier for localism and peaceful revolution. A no-nonsense conversation on war, money, and the future of freedom tech. Gary on Nostr: https://primal.net/average Bitcoin Veterans: https://bitcoinveterans.org/ Find the Home Mining Playbook here: https://www.tftc.io/home-mining-energy-playbook STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHGkvYxdqT Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Block: Cash App: For a limited time, new customers can get $21 added to their balance. Just use code TFTC10 when you sign up, and send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Bitcoin services by Block, Inc. See the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast. Square: Visit http://square.com/go/**tftc** for up to $200 off eligible Square hardware. Bitkey: Use code TFTC10 for 10% off the new Bitkey. Aven https://www.aven.com/bitcoin CrowdHealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/ Disclosure: Bitcoin services are provided by Block, Inc. Bitcoin services are not licensable activity in all U.S. states and territories, and not all services are available in all states. Bitkey is not available in New York. Block, Inc. operates in New York as Block of Delaware and is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Bitcoin is a non-deposit, non-bank product that is not FDIC insured and involves risk, including monetary loss. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures: https://help.cash.app/btcdisclosures Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/tftc**!** #squarepartner. Offer expires December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. Offer for $40 off the cost of one Square Stand, $75 off the cost of one Square Terminal, $100 off the cost of one Square Handheld, or $200 off the cost of one Square Register, excluding applicable taxes. Limited to one discount per product type per seller account. Each code is limited to one redemption per account holder. Valid for new Square customers located in the US only. Offer not valid with guest checkout. Square reserves the right to modify, revoke or cancel the offer at any time. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon. Void where prohibited, not redeemable for cash, and non-transferable. #squarepartner #blockpartner
Mel Mattison joins Marty to dissect AI's impact on memory chips, the hyperscaler debt cycle, and the Fed's rate outlook under Chairman Warsh. The conversation swings from Korean memory stocks like Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix to macro themes such as fiscal deficits, debasement trades, gold, Bitcoin and the new “Trump accounts” tax vehicle. Listeners get a contrarian view on why AI demand may outlast hype, how free‑cash‑flow can erase debt fast, and what assets could dominate the market this decade. Mel on Twitter: https://x.com/MelMattison1 Mel's Book: https://www.melmattison.com/quoz Find the Home Mining Playbook here: https://www.tftc.io/home-mining-energy-playbook STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHGkvYxdqT Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Block: Cash App: For a limited time, new customers can get $21 added to their balance. Just use code TFTC10 when you sign up, and send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Bitcoin services by Block, Inc. See the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast. Square: Visit http://square.com/go/**tftc** for up to $200 off eligible Square hardware. Bitkey: Use code TFTC10 for 10% off the new Bitkey. Aven https://www.aven.com/bitcoin CrowdHealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/ Disclosure: Bitcoin services are provided by Block, Inc. Bitcoin services are not licensable activity in all U.S. states and territories, and not all services are available in all states. Bitkey is not available in New York. Block, Inc. operates in New York as Block of Delaware and is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Bitcoin is a non-deposit, non-bank product that is not FDIC insured and involves risk, including monetary loss. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures: https://help.cash.app/btcdisclosures Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/tftc**!** #squarepartner. Offer expires December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. Offer for $40 off the cost of one Square Stand, $75 off the cost of one Square Terminal, $100 off the cost of one Square Handheld, or $200 off the cost of one Square Register, excluding applicable taxes. Limited to one discount per product type per seller account. Each code is limited to one redemption per account holder. Valid for new Square customers located in the US only. Offer not valid with guest checkout. Square reserves the right to modify, revoke or cancel the offer at any time. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon. Void where prohibited, not redeemable for cash, and non-transferable. #squarepartner #blockpartner
After Troy Councilmember Greg Campbell-Cohen contacted the New York State Department of Transportation about traffic safety concerns, DOT has notified Troy Mayor Mantello that the city must remove a sign that says “It is ok to say no to panhandling” on Hoosick Street near the Collar City Bridge. The Council members discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
In Part II of our look at brook trout we are going to hear from fisheries managers and state officials from around the Northeast and learn how climate change is influencing brook trout management and fishing regulations. Guests Include Adam Kautza. Coldwater Fishery Resource Project Leader. MassWildlife. John MaGee. Program Supervisor for the Inland Fisheries Division. NH Fish & Game Mason Trumble. Deputy Commissioner - Environmental Conservation. CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Brian Eltz. Senior Fisheries Biologist. CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Fred Henson. Cold Water Fisheries Unit Leader. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Nate Camp. BHA Volunteer/Tenkara Wizard Show Related Links Journal Article: Concurrent warming and browning eliminate cold-water fish habitat in many temperate lakes. Stephen F. Jane, Thomas M. Detmer, Siena Lr. Larrick, and Siena L. Larrick. 2024. Benjamin H. Letcher USGS Profile
Josh and Hannah Centers join Marty to discuss Chapter House, their publishing company reviving classic books for homeschooling families. They break down the failure of public school STEM pipelines, the superiority of physical books over screens, and why the Western canon builds virtue through wonder. The conversation covers Charlotte Mason methods, narration over worksheets, and how flawed heroes teach courage better than sanitized textbooks. They explore Christian classical education, the meaning of true literacy, and why modern schooling produces spreadsheet thinkers instead of whole human beings. Josh on X: https://x.com/jcenters Hannah on X: https://x.com/hannahcenters Chapter House: https://chapter.house/ Find the Home Mining Playbook here: https://www.tftc.io/home-mining-energy-playbook STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHGkvYxdqT Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Block: Cash App: For a limited time, new customers can get $21 added to their balance. Just use code TFTC10 when you sign up, and send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Bitcoin services by Block, Inc. See the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast. Square: Visit http://square.com/go/**tftc** for up to $200 off eligible Square hardware. Bitkey: Use code TFTC10 for 10% off the new Bitkey. Aven https://www.aven.com/bitcoin CrowdHealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/ Disclosure: Bitcoin services are provided by Block, Inc. Bitcoin services are not licensable activity in all U.S. states and territories, and not all services are available in all states. Bitkey is not available in New York. Block, Inc. operates in New York as Block of Delaware and is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Bitcoin is a non-deposit, non-bank product that is not FDIC insured and involves risk, including monetary loss. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures: https://help.cash.app/btcdisclosures Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/tftc**!** #squarepartner. Offer expires December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. Offer for $40 off the cost of one Square Stand, $75 off the cost of one Square Terminal, $100 off the cost of one Square Handheld, or $200 off the cost of one Square Register, excluding applicable taxes. Limited to one discount per product type per seller account. Each code is limited to one redemption per account holder. Valid for new Square customers located in the US only. Offer not valid with guest checkout. Square reserves the right to modify, revoke or cancel the offer at any time. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon. Void where prohibited, not redeemable for cash, and non-transferable. #squarepartner #blockpartner
Marty Bent talks with Seth For Privacy and Vik from Cake Wallet about Radar, a new Signal fork that adds self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning payments to private messaging. They cover why Signal was the right base, how Spark enables seamless UX without custody, the growing EU surveillance threat, vibe coding, AI privacy risks, and why freedom tech needs to compete on convenience. A deep dive on building privacy preserving tools that normal people actually want to use. Find the Home Mining Playbook here: https://www.tftc.io/home-mining-energy-playbook STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHGkvYxdqT Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Block: Cash App: For a limited time, new customers can get $21 added to their balance. Just use code TFTC10 when you sign up, and send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Bitcoin services by Block, Inc. See the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast. Square: Visit http://square.com/go/**tftc** for up to $200 off eligible Square hardware. Bitkey: Use code TFTC10 for 10% off the new Bitkey. Aven https://www.aven.com/bitcoin CrowdHealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/ Disclosure: Bitcoin services are provided by Block, Inc. Bitcoin services are not licensable activity in all U.S. states and territories, and not all services are available in all states. Bitkey is not available in New York. Block, Inc. operates in New York as Block of Delaware and is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Bitcoin is a non-deposit, non-bank product that is not FDIC insured and involves risk, including monetary loss. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures: https://help.cash.app/btcdisclosures Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/tftc**!** #squarepartner. Offer expires December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. Offer for $40 off the cost of one Square Stand, $75 off the cost of one Square Terminal, $100 off the cost of one Square Handheld, or $200 off the cost of one Square Register, excluding applicable taxes. Limited to one discount per product type per seller account. Each code is limited to one redemption per account holder. Valid for new Square customers located in the US only. Offer not valid with guest checkout. Square reserves the right to modify, revoke or cancel the offer at any time. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon. Void where prohibited, not redeemable for cash, and non-transferable. #squarepartner #blockpartner
Healing begins long before medicine is prescribed. In this episode, Dennis Cherian reflects on a remarkable journey from growing up between Singapore, India and Dubai, spending much of his childhood in boarding school, to becoming a physician, missionary doctor, and global health leader. Through deeply personal stories, from treating more than one hundred patients a day in a remote mission hospital to witnessing how trust, faith, and human connection transformed lives, Dennis explains why health is never simply about treating disease. Together we explore resilience, leadership, misinformation, community trust, faith-inspired service, and why true healing requires understanding the whole person rather than only their symptoms. This conversation reminds us that dignity, peace, and relationships are just as essential to health as medicine itself. Dr. Dennis Cherian is Managing Director for Technical Services and Global Practice Head for Health & Nutrition at Corus International. With nearly three decades of experience, he has held leadership positions with Jhpiego, World Vision, Plan International, MCDI, and the New York State Department of Health. His work has spanned Asia and Africa, leading innovations in health systems, nutrition, and community development. Dennis also serves on the Board of the Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network and chairs its Advocacy Advisory Committee. His academic background includes medicine, health management, psychological counseling, and leadership psychology, bringing together science, leadership, and compassion in service of healthier communities. Listener Engagement: Learn more about Dennis Cherian and his work with Corus (website). His Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
For a lot of people, DOT is not just a job - it's part of their family story. From watching their parents suit up to respond to storms, or hearing about projects at the dinner table, these are people who learned at a very young age that public service isn't glamorous, but it truly matters, and that's why they are proud to carry forward that tradition of service.In this episode, Josh and Anya spoke with one of these families as they welcomed in Dick Anger and his granddaughter Brittany Dudek who are a part of three generations here at the New York State Department of Transportation .
We welcome Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and DEC wildlife biologist Jordan Youngmann. Ray Graf hosts.
In this episode, Courtney Mangano, DVM, joined us to talk about New World screwworm (NWS). She discussed the status of the current outbreak, the organism's lifecycle, clinical signs and differential diagnoses, risk factors and transmission, biosecurity and sampling protocols, the AAEP's new guidelines, and more.Dr. Mangano works for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry. She oversees all reportable equine diseases for New York and oversees foreign animal disease investigations. She is a member of the AAEP's New World Screwworm Task Force and a co-author on the AAEP's NWS Guidelines.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda.GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 184:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Courtney Mangano, DVMLink: AAEP New World Screwworm GuidelinesLink: USDA Sampling InstructionsLink: USDA Screwworm DashboardPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda.Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)
In this episode, Courtney Mangano, DVM, joined us to talk about New World screwworm (NWS). She discussed the status of the current outbreak, the organism's lifecycle, clinical signs and differential diagnoses, risk factors and transmission, biosecurity and sampling protocols, the AAEP's new guidelines, and more.Dr. Mangano works for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry. She oversees all reportable equine diseases for New York and oversees foreign animal disease investigations. She is a member of the AAEP's New World Screwworm Task Force and a co-author on the AAEP's NWS Guidelines.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda.GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 184:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Courtney Mangano, DVMLink: AAEP New World Screwworm GuidelinesLink: USDA Sampling InstructionsLink: USDA Screwworm DashboardPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda.Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)
Here are the top five insurance products you should be looking to sell during the Medicare lock-in period. The insurance industry never stops moving. Make sure you know the products to keep your business moving along with it. Read the text version Get Connected:
June 16, 2026- We explore the real and perceived powers of a state office responsible for permitting large-scale solar projects and the development of transmission infrastructure. Our guest is Jessica Waldorf, chief of staff and director of policy implementation for the New York State Department of Public Service.
Engineering shapes nearly every aspect of our lives, including the roads and bridges we travel every day. At the New York State Department of Transportation, women engineers are leading major transportation projects, mentoring future professionals, and helping shape the future of transportation across our state. Every year on June 23rd, International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers around the world and shines a spotlight on the opportunities engineering creates for future generations. In this episode, Josh and Anya are joined by two outstanding members of our engineering team who have built remarkable careers in public service: Adrienne LiBritz-Cooley is the Director of the Structures Specialty Engineering Bureau in DOT's Office of Structures, and Angelica Naumowicz, Design Squad Leader in the Office of Design.
The Adirondack Mountains are becoming an increasingly popular destination. We examine how this impacts the forest preserve, which the state Constitution requires to be kept “forever wild.” Guest host Julie Philipp sits down with officials from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club to find out what is being done to manage the influx of visitors and how we can help protect this natural resource. Our guests also talk about hiking safety and the Love Our New York Lands campaign. Our guests: Katie Petronas, deputy commissioner for natural resources for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Josh Clague, forester and forest preserve and conservation chief for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Cortney Koenig Worrall, executive director of the Adirondack Mountain Club Sarah Mastro, outdoor expo chair of the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club Mark Brand, forest ranger for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
On the show today, we speak with former Cheektowaga Police Chief Dave Zack on the triple homicide that took place in Cheektowaga on June 1st as well as talking about the law enforcement profession in a post George Floyd world. Also, the Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act has been in the news recently, as the New York State Department of Health announced the start of the public comment period for proposed regulations establishing reporting requirements for the State's Medical Aid in Dying Act the day of the recording of this podcast. What are your thoughts on the MAID Act?
After a decade working across the Southeast, Jordan Youngmann is seeing his hometown in upstate New York through fresh eyes–and his work is just warming up.Pre-European colonization, forests looked very different: while many people think of this world as a "pristine" landscape, forest systems across North American were highly regulated by Indigenous groups. Today, these systems are largely fragmented by urban and agricultural spaces, but historically, they were managed by harnessing a force of nature: fire.Many forest species are not only tolerant of burning, they're built for it. If these systems go too long without a cleansing fire, substances like dry leaf litter can build up, providing fuel to a much bigger fire. As a wildlife biologist with the New York State Department of Wildlife Conservation, Youngmann is working to reintroduce prescribed fire for these ecosystems, helping protect the species that inhabit them. It's not just a path to conservation–it's a way for us to have a direct relationship with the land that supports us.Jordan's Haiku:Fire healing the landold ways leading us forwardreciprocityLinks:Jordan's bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-youngmann-49727b8b/ Savage State painting, Thomas Cole, 1834: https://explorethomascole.org/project/the-savage-state/ NYDEC Sustainability and Green Infrastructure Grant Proposals: https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/grant-applications/wqip-program
In this episode, Marcus Rosten shares his involvement in a study of the American Woodcock with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The study revealed the surprising journeys of one of North America's quirkiest birds. One woodcock caught near Buffalo flew nearly 400 miles south without stopping, en route to spend the winter in North Carolina. Migrations like the woodcocks' help connect people all over the continent and highlight the importance of making sure these birds can find safe places to live throughout their range. This week is Black Birders Week. Learn how to participate in Black Birders Week here and by following #BlackBirdersWeek on social media. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if the version of you that you're chasing is still playing way too small? In this conversation with Andy Frisella, we went deep on something most people don't want to hear but desperately need to understand. Success is not something you arrive at. It is something you chase for the rest of your life. Andy broke down why he genuinely does not feel like he has made it, even after building multiple massive companies, and why that mindset is exactly what keeps him growing. For him, success is the pursuit of your true potential, knowing you will never fully reach it, but choosing to go all in anyway. We talked about what it really takes to win at the highest level, and I can tell you this is not the version of entrepreneurship you see on social media. There is nothing casual about winning. Andy and I both agreed that intensity is not optional. It is required. Most people underestimate the level of urgency and commitment needed to build something meaningful. If you are not willing to bring everything you have, someone else will, and they will pass you. Andy also shared one of the most powerful frameworks I have heard in a long time. He calls it a zero options mentality. Even when you have success, even when you have resources, you operate like you have no backup plan. That mindset forces you to stay sharp, stay hungry, and keep executing. It is not about fear. It is about discipline and ownership. And when you combine that with real mental toughness, you create separation that most people will never close. We also went deep on where the world is going, especially with AI and business. Andy believes the winners will be the ones who use AI to become more efficient behind the scenes, while doubling down on human connection out front. Relationships, culture, and leadership still matter. In fact, they matter more than ever. Ethical entrepreneurs who build great people and great cultures are the ones who will shape the future. This episode is a real look behind the curtain. No hype. No shortcuts. Just the truth about what it takes to build something great, sustain it, and continue to evolve long after most people would have settled. Key Takeaways: Why success is not an endpoint but a lifelong pursuit of your true potential The real level of intensity required to win and why most people fall short What a zero options mentality is and how it keeps you performing at a high level Why mental toughness is the foundation of all success and how to build it How to use AI the right way without losing the human advantage in business The role of ethical entrepreneurship in shaping culture, communities, and the future Click Here to join the Arete Sydicate with Ed and Andy Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/mylett For a limited time, check out Rho's Liposomal NAD+ at https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/mylett and use code MYLETT for 20% off sitewide. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/mylett Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way at https://QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services
New York State's Hepatitis C Dashboard shows that in 2023, 4,783 people were newly diagnosed with HCV in the state, an 8% decrease from 2022. Incidence also decreased, with the rate of new HCV infections dropping from 4.0 to 3.6 per 100,000 population among adult New Yorkers. Despite these gains, progress towards elimination has been stalled by reliance on a multi-step diagnostic algorithm to confirm viremia. In populations with the highest risk of infection – including people who inject drugs – testing and treatment are often inaccessible due to barriers along the care cascade. On June 27, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the first point-of-care (POC) HCV RNA test that can be performed where a person receives care, like an outpatient clinic or mobile unit. The availability of a POC HCV RNA testing, which can provide a qualitative results in 60 minutes, unlocks New York's ability to integrate a test-and-treat approach where a person can be tested for HCV, and if positive for HCV RNA, be linked to care and potentially receive treatment during the same health care visit. To achieve elimination goals, simplified care that engaged people who inject drugs is essential, and single encounter testing and treatment offers a new tool to significantly expand access, decrease time from diagnosis to treatment and increase the number of New Yorkers who are treated for HCV. Today's episode will focus on this new diagnostic tool and its potential impact on HCV elimination across New York. Related Content: New York State Department of Health Clinical Guidelines Program, Hepatitis C Virus Screening, Testing, and Diagnosis in Adults (January 2023): https://www.hivguidelines.org/guideline/hcv-testing/?mycollection=hepatitis-care New York State Department of Health Hepatitis C Dashboard: https://hcvdashboardny.org/ New York State Department of Health, Frequently Asked Questions for Hepatitis C Point of Care Diagnostic Testing (June 2025): https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/hepatitis/hepatitis_c/providers/docs/poc_faq.pdf Erie County Medical Center's Center for Hepatology Care (La Bodega): https://medicine.buffalo.edu/news_and_events/news/2020/04/martinez-bodega-hepatology-clinic-10699.html U.S. Food and Drug Administration News Release, FDA Permits Marketing of First Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Test (June 2024): https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-permits-marketing-first-point-care-hepatitis-c-rna-test MacIsaac MB, et al. Point-of-care HCV RNA testing improves hepatitis C testing rates and allows rapid treatment initiation among people who inject drugs attending a medically supervised injecting facility. Int J Drug Policy. 2024 March:125:104317. doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104317. Point-of-care HCV RNA testing how to video: https://vimeo.com/1172653335?fl=ip&fe=ec
Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search Whatnot and start scoring amazing deals. Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services What if the O. J. Simpson murder case still has explosive evidence the world has never fully seen? Today's episode is one of the most shocking and controversial conversations we've ever had on this show. I sat down with Chris Todd, a veteran private investigator who has spent years digging into the O. J. Simpson case, and what he shares will challenge everything you think you know about it. This is not just another recap of a famous trial. This is a deep dive into potential new evidence, overlooked details, and a theory that could completely change the narrative of what happened that night. Chris lays out a case that goes far beyond what most people heard during the trial. He believes there is compelling evidence that suggests multiple people may have been involved and that critical pieces of information were never fully explored or presented. We get into details about additional blood evidence, multiple footprints, and inconsistencies that raise serious questions about how the case was investigated and ultimately presented to the public. If even part of what he is saying is accurate, it could reshape how this entire case is viewed. We walk through the timeline step by step, from the moments leading up to the crime to what may have happened immediately after. I pressed him on the details, the logic, and the gaps, because I know you're going to be asking those same questions. And what you'll hear is a perspective that is both unsettling and incredibly thought-provoking. Whether you agree with his conclusions or not, there is no denying that some of the evidence he discusses deserves a closer look. This episode is not about telling you what to believe. It's about confronting the possibility that one of the most high-profile cases in American history may still have layers we don't fully understand. If you thought this story was settled, this conversation might make you rethink that. Listen with an open mind. Question everything. And decide for yourself what you believe really happened in the O. J. Simpson case. Key Takeaways: The potential new evidence that suggests the O. J. Simpson case may not be as clear-cut as many believe Why some forensic details like blood evidence and footprints raise new questions The theory that more than one person may have been involved How parts of the investigation and trial may have overlooked key information Why this case still sparks debate and controversy decades later
The state's Medicaid director Amir Bassiri shares his plans for blunting the effects of Republican health reforms — starting with work requirements. Guest:Amir Bassiri, Medicaid Director, New York State Department of HealthLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today on What's Next?, we take a closer look at the future of the Kensington Expressway through the Queen City Forward initiative. The effort is focused on reimagining the corridor by engaging community members in conversations about what comes next. We speak with Taje Jenkins-Jones and Ryan Whalen of the New York State Department of Transportation about how listening sessions are helping shape the process and why input from residents, especially those most impacted, is critical. They also discussed how the project could improve accessibility, neighborhood connections, and overall quality of life.
Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/mylett What if the reason you feel unfulfilled isn't because you're failing… but because you've been chasing the wrong definition of success? In this conversation with Arthur Brooks, we go deep on something that hits every single one of us at some point in our lives. I told Arthur right at the beginning that when he was last on the show, even my closest friends called me about it and that never happens. That tells you the level this conversation is about to hit. This time, we go even further. We talk about the quiet feeling so many people have right now that something is off, even when life looks good on the outside. Arthur calls it a meaning crisis, and once you hear it explained, you are going to recognize it immediately in your own life. One of the most powerful parts of this episode is when Arthur breaks down the three components of meaning. He explains that if you do not have coherence, purpose, and significance, you will feel lost no matter how successful you become. I opened up about how even with achievement, wealth, and a great family, there are still moments where you ask yourself if any of it really matters. That is the gap so many high performers are living in right now. We also get real about why external success can actually make you more unhappy if you have not done the internal work. That part is going to hit a lot of you hard because you know it is true. We also go into something that honestly changed the way I think about pain. Arthur shares that suffering is not something to avoid, it is something to learn from. He explains that the problem is not the pain itself, it is our resistance to it. When you stop resisting and start learning, suffering becomes one of the greatest teachers in your life. We talk about faith, we talk about growth, and we talk about how the hardest seasons of your life may actually be the ones that give your life the most meaning. Then we shift into the world we are all living in right now and this part is eye opening. Arthur breaks down how we are living in what is essentially a modern version of a simulation, constantly on our devices, stuck in the wrong part of our brain, disconnected from real relationships and real meaning. We talk about why busyness is often just a distraction from doing the deeper work and how boredom, silence, and reflection are actually required if you want to find clarity in your life. This is not theory. This is practical, actionable truth that you can start applying immediately. This episode is about doing the work. It is about getting honest with yourself, stepping out of the noise, and reconnecting with what actually matters. If you have been feeling stuck, restless, or like something is missing, this conversation is going to give you language for it and more importantly, a path forward. Arthur said it best. The meaning of life is not something you find by accident. It is something you build through how you live, who you serve, and how you love. Key Takeaways: The three essential components of meaning and why most people are missing at least one Why external success without internal work leads to emptiness How suffering can become your greatest teacher if you stop resisting it The hidden danger of living in a digital, simulated world and how it disconnects you from meaning Why service and deep relationships are the fastest path to fulfillment How busyness is often masking a lack of self reflection and what to do about it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way at https://QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services What if the biggest thing holding you back right now isn't failure… but the quiet ways you're letting yourself play small? In this mashup episode, I brought together some incredibly powerful voices to challenge the way you think about your mindset, your habits, and ultimately your life. You're going to hear from Stephen Scoggins, Jon Gordon, Titus O'Neil, Rich Diviney, and Scott Galloway, and every one of them delivers a different angle on what it really takes to break through and become the person you were meant to be. This is not surface-level motivation. This is about confronting the truth of where you are and deciding to rise anyway. Stephen Scoggins shares how your past does not disqualify you, but it can trap you if you let it define your identity. Jon Gordon brings the energy and reminds you that positivity is not naive, it is a competitive advantage. Titus O'Neil opens up about pain, adversity, and choosing to turn your struggles into purpose. Rich Diviney breaks down the idea that elite performance is built through preparation and discipline long before the moment arrives. And Scott Galloway gives you a real-world perspective on discipline, choices, and the trade-offs required to build a meaningful life. Every conversation points back to one thing. You have more control than you think, but you have to take it. I also get real with you in this episode about the internal battles that most people never talk about. The comparison game, the need for approval, and the subtle ways we sabotage our own happiness and progress. If you are constantly measuring yourself against others, you are draining your energy and robbing yourself of fulfillment. That is one of the most dangerous weapons you can use against yourself, and most people don't even realize they are doing it. We also dig into the truth about what actually kills dreams. It is not a lack of talent. It is not even failure. It is discouragement, distraction, and the slow drift away from your purpose. When you become aware of those forces, they begin to lose their power over you. That awareness is where your breakthrough starts. That is where you take your life back. This episode is a wake-up call. You were not born to live average. You were not meant to play small or sit on the sidelines of your own life. You are in a race to become the best version of yourself, and every decision you make is either moving you closer or further away. It is time to get intentional. It is time to raise your standard. It is time to max out. Key Takeaways: Why your past only has power if you attach your identity to it How positivity and energy can become your greatest competitive edge The hidden danger of comparison and how it steals your happiness The real reason most people fall short of their potential How elite performers build confidence through preparation and discipline Why awareness is the first step to breaking negative patterns The importance of taking control of your life instead of drifting through it
With the change of seasons, some water species, like eels and horseshoe crabs, go on the move. In this month's visit to "Wild NYC", Marielle Anzelone, urban botanist and ecologist and the founder of NYC Wildflower Week, and Chris Bowser, an estuary educator coordinator for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservations with Cornell's Water Resource Institute, discuss the waterways and local water migrations -- and how to participate in tracking them. Hudson River Eel Project Hudson River Fisheries World Fish Migration Day photo: "Glass on Yellow" by Chris Bowser (courtesy of the photographer)
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2023. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Lauren Maffeo is an award-winning writer and designer whose first book, Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up, is in beta and debuted at #1 in the publisher's catalog. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Be honest about what your book is, and who it's for. Defining that shapes how it's received. 2. You can't do exciting things in tech without high-quality data, it's the backbone of strong companies. 3. Writing a book requires a cohesive narrative where each chapter builds on the last. Six Steps to Build a Data-Driven Culture. Grab a copy of Lauren's book - Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Matt Lents is an entrepreneurial CPA specializing in eCommerce, crypto, and real estate taxes, passionate about self-development, helping others, and traveling to 55+ countries through travel hacking. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can achieve success without it being complicated. 2. Get a financial adviser and plan your taxes wisely. 3. Pursue what you love. Take risks and chase your dreams. Connect with Matt on Instagram, learn more about his services, and get a discount for being a Fire Nation - Matt's Instagram Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Cape - A privacy-first mobile carrier, built from the ground up with security as the priority. If you care about protecting your digital life without giving up your smartphone, Cape makes that possible. Visit Cape.co/fire and use code FIRE for 33% off cape for 6 months today! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Sophia Deluz Bhan is the COO of Search Atlas Group, a $30M+ ARR portfolio of AI-powered search marketing platforms serving over 6000 clients worldwide. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don't need to be ready to succeed; you just need to refuse to quit. 2. Scaling fast requires product-market fit and simple metrics, not overengineered systems. 3. Saying no to good revenue protects your vision and unlocks far greater long-term growth. Let Your SEO Work Smarter, Not Harder with AI - Search Atlas Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro joins the show to discuss the case of Chad Campbell, who was in prison for the rape and murder of a 15 year old girl and the murder of a 17 month old baby in Wayne County in 1990. Not only was he paroled recently, but he was paroled into Erie County. Legislator Todaro discusses this, and legislation he is introducing requesting that the New York State Department of Corrections remove Campbell from Erie County.
Ujwal Arkalgud built and sold his company for $60 million by learning the hidden rules of business no one talks about. Today he teaches founders how to out-see, not out-spend, the competition. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn't about resources; it's about understanding how credibility is recognized in your industry. 2. Credibility scales faster than competence, especially in a world flooded with AI noise. 3. Taking a clear stance on cultural tension turns you from overlooked to trusted. Visit Ujwal's website buy the book and fill out the form. First 500 readers get access to live group coaching sessions - Invisible Rules Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Dean Graziosi is a multiple-time NYT bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, and sought-after speaker and consultant, presenting to audiences of over 200,000 at conferences and live events. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The world is shifting. Who you are matters more than how you do things. 2. Explore a digital product alongside your traditional business. 3. Anticipate and prepare rather than just react. Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Thrivetime Show - Make 2026 your best year yet! Start your transformation by attending the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark, featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Michael Browne is the celebrated co-founder of Kosta Browne, creator of CIRQ and CHEV wines, renowned for connecting people through exceptional winemaking rooted in craftsmanship, innovation, and personal passion. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There is no such thing as overnight success. Mastery is built through years of hard work, failure, and persistence. 2. Craftsmanship comes from learning by doing, making mistakes, and committing to constant improvement. 3. Strong businesses are built on concept, people, and capital; neglect one and the whole structure suffers. Visit the website to know more about Chev wines - Chev Wines Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Quo - The #1-rated business phone system on G2 with over 3,000 reviews! Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/fire! Quo — no missed calls, no missed customers. QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days!
New York Maple Weekends are returning later this March. The event is hosted by the New York State Maple Producers Association and is funded by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.New York Maple Weekends allows you to visit your local maple producer. Producers will open their doors to visitors to enjoy some local maple syrup and experience how NY maple products are made. This year's Maple Weekends are this weekend: March 21-22 and March 28-29 from 10:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M each day.
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Brett K. Oubre survived a brain tumor, plane crash, and debt to become a CEO, owner-operator of six top-performing dealerships, and creator of 300 jobs. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Your biggest failure can be just before your biggest success. 2. You will learn a lot by evaluating your failure. 3. No matter how bad your situation is, there is always a way forward. Check out Brett's website! You can always find a way forward - BrettOubre.com Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Teresa Vozza is a leadership expert, certified executive coach, and NLP trainer who left corporate in 2022 to build a thriving, purpose-driven business. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Women no longer just want a seat at the table. They want to go beyond it. 2. Being comes before doing. 3. To build your business, focus on what to do before how to do it. Unlock Your Leadership Edge. Check out Teresa's website - Crucible Leader Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. NetSuite - If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at NetSuite.com/fire! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Amy Suzanne Upchurch, mom of six and Founder & CEO of Pink Stork, leads a wellness brand empowering women through every stage of womanhood with clean, purposeful supplements. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Motherhood isn't a limitation; it's a leadership advantage that builds decisiveness, focus, and resilience. 2. Pain is often preparation; personal health struggles can become the foundation for meaningful, mission-driven businesses. 3. Women don't need to be "fixed"; they need support that honors how their bodies were designed to function. Check out Amy's website to learn more about Pink Stork products - Pink Stork Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Cape - A privacy-first mobile carrier, built from the ground up with security as the priority. If you care about protecting your digital life without giving up your smartphone, Cape makes that possible. Visit Cape.co/fire and use code FIRE for 33% off cape for 6 months today! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2023. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Rudy Mawer is a serial entrepreneur who's raised millions, ran billion $ brands, big celebrity marketing campaigns & helped over 40,000 people grow their companies online! Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The biggest thing most people miss in becoming successful is creativity. 2. Adapting and changing your thinking will help you reach your goals and succeed. 3. Anything is possible if you commit and put your mind to it. Learn more about Rudy, The Man In Red - TheRedLife.com Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Thrivetime Show - Make 2026 your best year yet! Start your transformation by attending the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark, featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire! QuickBooks Bill Pay - Helps you keep your business growing, while you stay in your zone of genius. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Narek Vardanyan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. He is the co-founder and CEO of The Crowdfunding Formula (TCF), one of the most successful crowdfunding marketing agencies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Each customer thinks and behaves differently. When the data is out there, you can move forward confidently and increase your chances a lot. 2. The common reason products fail is because of a lack of market demand. It is hard for creators to predict which products will fly, and which ones won't. 3. Pre-launch your product or idea as soon as possible, don't rely on what your consumers are saying, but what they are doing. Launch Your Product With Confidence - Prelaunch Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Freedom Circle - A powerful community of entrepreneurs led by JLD. Are you ready to go from idea to income in 90-days? Visit Freedom-Circle.com to learn more. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business this year. Check out QuickBooks money tools today! Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Ray Reddy is VP of Retail at Shopify, leading the company's retail business and championing local entrepreneurs. With a career focused on leveraging technology for commerce, he previously co-founded Ritual, a mobile commerce platform supporting local restaurants, and PushLife (acquired by Google), where he later led mobile product management for shopping and commerce. Ray is passionate about building products that simplify complexity and create new opportunities to help local entrepreneurs win. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Retailers are entering a modern renaissance where AI and rapid innovation make entrepreneurship easier than ever. 2. Shopify POS Hub delivers near-perfect reliability by solving the long-standing pain of iPad-peripheral incompatibility. 3. Expanding delivery and payment capabilities, like Uber Direct and global Tap to Pay, helps merchants offer world-class customer experiences. Learn more about Shopify's retail solutions and the Winter '26 Edition - Shopify Winter '26 Edition Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business this year. Check out QuickBooks money tools today! Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
From the archiv - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. A former dancer and TEDx Producer, Tricia Brouk is an International Award Winning Director, Author, and Founder of The Big Talk Academy. She has received awards including the Empowered Woman of the Year 2021 and Most Influential Leader in Media and Production in 2022. Her book The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was a #1 pre-release on Amazon. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. An influential voice is if you have the opportunity to speak with dignity, curiosity, and respect. 2. You have to consciously and constantly think about how you can communicate effectively to create dignity, respect, curiosity, and love. 3. Say it out loud – "My voice matters." It is your responsibility to share your story because there is a person out there who is meant to hear it. You can change or even save a life. Step into the Red Circle Virtual 2-Day Live Masterclass - The Art of the Big Talk Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business this year. Check out QuickBooks money tools today! Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Freedom Circle - A powerful community of entrepreneurs led by JLD. Are you ready to go from idea to income in 90-days? Visit Freedom-Circle.com to learn more.
Greg Moran is a multi-exit founder, author and investor behind Scaling Across Borders, a docuseries uncovering how scrappy founders build world-class companies in overlooked markets with grit, creativity, and zero Silicon Valley backing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Build talent, drive cash. Great founders don't wait for perfect conditions; they create talent and generate revenue from day one. 2. Constraints breed creativity. Scarcity forces innovation and speed. Founders in underdog markets out-execute those with unlimited funding. 3. Expand your borders. Thinking globally from day one opens access to talent, customers, and resilience most founders never tap into. A founder-led docuseries uncovering the real stories of entrepreneurs building in overlooked corners of the world - Scaling Across Borders Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business this year. Check out QuickBooks money tools today! Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Leo Climaco is an entrepreneur, communicator, and host of the Leo Climaco Podcast, one of the most authentic shows about purpose, mindset, and performance of the new generation. Founder of Forge Studio, he teaches entrepreneurs how to turn their ideas into authority, using podcasting as a powerful positioning and marketing tool. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Consistency is the engine of transformation, most people quit three feet from gold. 2. Learning a trade and building a personal brand around it is the key to thriving in an AI-driven world. 3. Connection to a higher power, whatever that means to you, provides guidance, strength, and purpose during the toughest parts of the journey. Get your free "How to Build Your Podcast" ebook - Forge Studio Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business this year. Check out QuickBooks money tools today! Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Maria Calanchini is a digital entrepreneur. She took a 100 year old Public Domain property and turned it into an original children's podcast called Goop Tales with over one million downloads. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There are no rules for being successful. 2. The best way to engage with your audience is to think of who your listeners are and what will resonate with them. 3. Everybody is creative. When starting your creative journey, do not criticize or edit yourself. Get it out, knowing that you can always come back to it later and edit it. Sign up and enjoy all the Goop Tales episodes. Plus, get a FREE coloring book - Goop Tales Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Freedom Circle - A powerful community of entrepreneurs led by JLD. Are you ready to go from idea to income in 90-days? Visit Freedom-Circle.com to learn more. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business this year. Check out QuickBooks money tools today! Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Born in controversy, baptized by tragedy, tempered through extreme endurance: Larry G. Freeney is a Cognitive Engineer, Life Design Architect, Endurance Athlete, Radio Host, Visionary, Autodidact, Educator, Husband and Father. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn't about external achievements; it's about who you become through growth and transformation. 2. The greater the gap between who you are and who you're called to be, the more emotional pain you'll feel. Closing that gap is the work of a lifetime. 3. Forced transformational events create rapid breakthroughs by pushing you into deep discomfort and awakening your potential. Check out Larry's website to explore the Fully Alive process. Schedule a free 15-minute consult - Fully Alive Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business this year. Check out QuickBooks money tools today! Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Quo - The modern alternative to run your business communications. Try Quo for free plus get 20 percent off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/fire.
Yehuda Niv is the CEO and Co-Founder of Spines, the only comprehensive AI-powered publishing platform simplifying the authorship journey so writers can focus on what they do best - telling great stories. The Spines platform revolutionizes every aspect of the publishing process, from editing, proofreading, and formatting to cover design, distribution, and marketing. Authors simply need to upload their manuscripts, and within less than three weeks, they will be able to see their books published, optimized, and available to readers globally. The company's total funding stands at 22.5 million dollars. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Perfection is the enemy of publishing. Finish the manuscript and let professionals elevate it. 2. AI won't replace authors; it will empower them to create faster, better, and more affordably. 3. Success in writing and in business requires resilience, not credentials. Check out Yehuda's website to explore packages, meet a publishing expert, or start your manuscript's next phase - Spines Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Quo - The modern alternative to run your business communications. Try Quo for free plus get 20 percent off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/fire. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business this year. Check out QuickBooks money tools today! Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
For the final episode of our all-NYC series, we take the train uptown to the Children's Museum of Manhattan, where a group of incarcerated dads from Rikers Island are playing games, eating lunch, and doing arts and crafts with their kids. This is the sixth episode of “The Loop,” Ear Hustle's six-part series about kids in New York City who are caught up, one way or another, in the criminal justice system. Ear Hustle would like to thank Leslie Bushara, Chief Program Officer; and Dava Schub, Chief Executive Officer and Museum Director at the Children's Museum of Manhattan; as well as the following people at New York State Department of Corrections: Patrick Gallahue, Deputy Commissioner of Public Information; Annais Morales, Press Secretary; Latima Johnson, Press Officer; Anne Penson, Executive Director of Reintegration Services; Douglas Shore, Director of Reintegration Services; Jessica Medard, Executive Director of Facility Programs (RNDC); and Betty Melecio, Executive Director of Facility Programs (OBCC). As always, thanks to Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women; and Warden De La Cruz and Lt. Williams at the Central California Women's Facility for their support of our work.Support our team and get even more Ear Hustle by subscribing to Ear Hustle Plus today. Sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus or directly in Apple Podcasts. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices