Podcasts about OCR

Frankfurt überrascht immer wieder: Auf der SightCity 2025 zeigt sich Thomas Sinclair Laboratories zum ersten Mal – ein Hersteller aus Paris mit einem klaren Fokus auf einfache, funktionale Hilfsmittel für sehbehinderte Menschen. Im Zentrum des Gesprächs steht das TSL Mobile, ein mobiles Bildschirmlesegerät mit Kamera und Display, das sich zusammenklappen und leicht transportieren lässt. Drei große Tasten für Kontrast und Zoom, kein Touchscreen – bewusst entwickelt für ältere Nutzerinnen und Nutzer, die einfache Bedienung schätzen. Eine Sprachausgabe oder OCR bietet das Gerät nicht. Dafür punktet es mit Kompaktheit, Klarheit und einem robusten Aufbau. Derzeit ist es nur in Frankreich und Spanien über Optiker erhältlich – aber wer weiß, vielleicht bald auch hier? Im Interview erfährst du, wie das Gerät funktioniert, für wen es gedacht ist – und warum es an Klassiker wie das Visiobook erinnert.

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the evolving world of AI-generated code—aka "vibe coding"—and its potential to reshape app development. They break down the user interface changes introduced at Apple's WWDC and how accessibility settings may help low vision users manage visual effects. A chaotic bus ride involving accidental Bluetooth pairing leads to an embarrassing and hilarious story.Hable is doing a one-time promo just for Double Tap listeners. Hable is offering Double Tap listeners an exclusive 15% off the Hable One and Hable Easy — two powerful tools designed to make smartphones more accessible. Visit www.doubletaponair.com/hable.Hable is doing a one-time promo just for Double Tap listeners. Hable is offering Double Tap listeners an exclusive 15% off the Hable One and Hable Easy — two powerful tools designed to make smartphones more accessible. Visit www.doubletaponair.com/hable.Listener feedback sparks deeper conversations around OCR's ability to read handwriting, the limitations of blind pride narratives, and ongoing frustrations with the rollout of Alexa Plus. Topics like accessible transportation, social attitudes, and declining Braille services from RNIB are also discussed with honesty and insight.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:44 - More Thoughts On Apple's WWDC14:30 - Special Post-WWDC Coverage Coming To The Double Tap Exclusive Podcast19:30 - Listener MaryAnn talks about using the SpeakABoo app23:45 - Listener Kyler is frustrated with the Alexa Plus rollout28:08 - Sponsor: Hable One Offer only for Double Tap listeners29:04 - Listener Negoslav on the debate around blind vs sighted people38:43 - Listener Nicole on the cost of waiting times in taxis45:17 - Listener Scout on RNIB's change to personal braille transcription52:53 - Listener Sharon cheers us all up with a nice message Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Informatie over deze aflevering Wil je graag zelfstandig post of drukwerk kunnen lezen, maar lukt dat niet goed door een visuele beperking? Gerard van Rijswijk legt uit welke hulpmiddelen en technieken er beschikbaar zijn om teksten te laten voorlezen. Van voorleesapparaten met OCR en AI, tot handige apps en draagbare oplossingen. We bespreken ook hoe je snel tekst kunt scannen met een camera en welke software er beschikbaar is voor pc of tablet. Tot slot krijg je tips waar je op moet letten bij het kiezen van het juiste hulpmiddel. Benieuwd wat het beste bij jou past? Kijk mee en ontdek de mogelijkheden! Tip, lees hier het gelijknamige artikel over dit onderwerp op het kennisportaal van Visio: https://kennisportaal.visio.org/documenten/post-of-drukwerk-laten-voorlezen-dit-is-mogelijk/ Heb je nog vragen? Mail naar kennisportaal@visio.org, of bel 088 585 56 66 Meer artikelen, video's en podcasts vind je op kennisportaal.visio.org Koninklijke Visio expertisecentrum voor slechtziende en blinde mensen www.visio.org

It is widely known that schools have instituted equity-focused policies, teacher training, and curriculum. Critics wonder whether this focus on equity is illegal and unconstitutional.Deemar v. District 65 (Evanston/Skokie) involves Dr. Stacy Deemar, a drama teacher in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 in Illinois. She has challenged the District’s allegedly racially charged environment and practice of segregating students and staff. In January 2021, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) determined that the District violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. But soon after President Biden took office, OCR withdrew that finding without explanation. Dr. Deemar filed a federal lawsuit and, in April 2025, submitted a new complaint to OCR.Featuring:Kimberly Hermann, Executive Director, Southeastern Legal Foundation

Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes you just want the words! I'll show you how to use Windows built-in Snipping Tool to extract the text from an image using its built-in OCR.

Ever wondered what separates elite OCR athletes from weekend warriors? It's not just about doing more burpees or running faster—it's about understanding the science and purpose behind every workout.In this revealing episode, Morgan, Chris, and Darren pull back the curtain on their training evolution, from their early days of random woodland workouts to their current structured approaches. The conversation takes fascinating turns as they debate the differences between tempo and threshold running, share their week-by-week training schedules, and discover that what feels challenging isn't always what drives improvement."The workouts I thought were changing me versus the workouts that actually changed me," Morgan reflects, highlighting how his perception of effective training shifted dramatically over time. Meanwhile, Chris advocates for simplicity with his "long run, fast run, and mixed run" approach, while Darren reveals how tempo runs—maintaining "uncomfortably comfortable" pace—transformed his racing.Whether you're training for your first Spartan Sprint or gunning for OCR World Championships, this episode offers practical insights into training structure, workout selection, and most importantly, understanding the "why" behind each session. The hosts' candid admissions about confusion, overtraining, and misunderstood terminology make this an accessible, relatable deep-dive into OCR training philosophy.By the end, you'll understand why Morgan believes "if you know the why behind your workouts, you should be in a very good place"—and how finding purpose in training creates both accountability and results in obstacle course racing.Support the show

Alan gets angry as Darts maybe featuring in OCR if UIPM get their own way? Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with us then please contact admin@ukocr.com Find out more about UKOCR  by clicking Here Support UKOCR on Patreon Here or Buy us a beer if you like what we do

It’s Acronym Day, and Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist comments on falls in the OCR and GDT, and the OECD slashing its annual growth report for the world economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have done OCR eulogy episodes in the past but never a eulogy episode on OCR podcasts! Mike used his first hand experience, Podchaser, and his own podcast app to find as many podcasts as he could find whether dead or alive.  He compiled the show names, descriptions, hosts, how many episodes released, date range of the show, and personal thoughts and experiences where applicable! There are well over 50 OCR podcasts discussed but apologies if we missed some.  We are a 2 person team and this took a pretty decent amount of time to put together.  See the shows mentioned in the time stamps below! Start – 3:43 – Intro 3:43 – 10:24 – Quick News 10:24 – 12:24 – Content Preface 12:24 – 42:32 - Dead Podcasts (All You've Got, Burpee Nation, My Journey to World's Toughest Mudder, No Excuses: The Official Tough Mudder Podcast, Obstacle Dominator, OCR Coven, Overcome and Run, Strength and Speed: Obstacle Course Racing Lessons From Other Sports, Nitty Gritty Training, Multi-Sport Media, BROCR SUPERCAST!, OCR Unedited, Obstacle Order, MudTap: OCR's Dirty Little Secret, CrossCast: Der OCR Podcast, Preparation OCR, Level Up in OCR, POD1UM: Der OCR Podcast, OCR Radio, The OCR Review, OCR News Weekly, Dirt in Your Skirt, OCR Disrupt Podcast, Obstacle Course Racing, The Functional Times, SISU Radio, Running and Obstacle Race Training, Obstacle Racers New Zealand, NE Spahten Show, Epic Race Gear, Middle of the Pack, Mud and Glory Podcast, The Natural Running Network, and Quarantine Cafe) 42:32 – 48:11 - Almost Dead Podcasts (The OCR Report, The OCRWC Podcast, Race Brain, and World's Toughest Podcast) 48:11 – 1:04:11 - Podcasts Still With Us (Accountability Corner, Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent, I Am A Spartan!: OCR Podcast, Obstacle Racing Media Podcast, Obstacle Running Adventures, OCR Talk, OFX Podcast, The Running Public, The OCR Underground Show, Talking Dirty: An OCR Podcast, The Hard Way with Joe De Sena, Endurance Icons, BeastNet, and UKOCR) 1:04:11 - 1:06:17 - More Dead Podcasts: Women of OCR, The OCR Review, Try Not To Die OCR, Mud Brothers, OCR PODCAST. By CrossWork Entrenadores, Dutch OCR Podcast, Zavoty OCR, Rise and Grind OCR and Endurance, and Highly Functional Runners and Obstacle Course Racers) 1:06:17 – End – Outro Next weekend we are hopefully getting to that interview with the author that we have  been talking about for the past few months or an interview with a guest that Mike has a sudden interest in!  ____ News Stories: John Kelly Takes on Appalachian Trail Hyrox Elite Wall Ball Targets Not Enough Clydesdales or Athenas Registered for WTM WTM 2025 Patches Meg Jacoby Not Competing in Hyrox World Championship Spartan Monterey Super Podiums Hildervat Podiums Savage Charlotte Podiums Spartan Colorado Springs Ultra and Beast Podiums New York Secret Link Baby Name Secret Link Squat Survival Secret Link Voice Actor Secret Link Solo Christmas Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 50. Matt B Davis talks OCR, Atlanta, and More! 59. Margaret Schlachter talks Early Elite OCR, Mud Run Guide, and Dirt in Your Skirt! 87. OCR Events Eulogy: Remembering Battlefrog, Superhero Scramble, Spartan Cruise and Many More! 176. OCR Underground's Live Virtual OCR with Mike Deibler! 226. Matt B Davis on Unplugging, Mental Health, The Meaning of Life, and More! 377. OCR Events Eulogy: Remembering Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, Terrain Race, and Bonefrog! 420. Accountability Corner with Darren Martin, Morgan Maxwell, and Chris Shipley! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, and Robert Landman. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

In this episode, Gaurav offers a hands-on walkthrough of PDFgear: PDF Editor & Reader for Mac OS — a free PDF reader available on the Mac App Store — spotlighting its AI-powered OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capabilities. This feature is especially handy for transforming PDFs composed mainly of images into editable, searchable text. The demo is performed on an M1 MacBook Air running the latest Mac OS Sonoma.Key Highlights:About PDFgear:A free PDF reader app available on the Mac App Store.Stands out with its AI-driven OCR functionality.Demo Setup:Conducted on a MacBook Air with Mac OS Sonoma.Uses a PDF titled Malaysia Wildlife Document, mostly image-based.Step-by-Step Walkthrough:Opening the PDF: Launch the document in PDFgear via the ‘Open with PDF Gear' option.Navigating the App: Use VoiceOver (VO) commands to explore the window spots menu and locate pages heavy with images.Running OCR: With VO, select the OCR button and choose ‘Current file OCR' to begin processing. The OCR completes quickly — about 15 to 20 seconds for 134 pages.Exporting Text: Export options include ‘Export to one file' or ‘Export to separated files.' Due to accessibility challenges with the save dialog, it's best to stick with default directories.Accessing Converted Text: Find the output text file in the ‘Downloads' folder and open it with TextEdit to review the OCR results.This detailed guide empowers listeners to easily convert image-based PDFs into accessible, searchable text, improving document usability across devices.Try PDFgear on the Mac App Store:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdfgear-pdf-editor-reader/id6469021132?mt=12TranscriptDisclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Gaurav: Okay, guys, so today I'm doing a brief audio demonstration on the PDF gear application. This is a free PDF reader on the Mac App Store, and its unique point is that it can use AI to convert or to OCR documents. So that basically means if you have a document, a PDF document, which is mainly in the form of images, you can use the AI-powered features in this application to convert it into text, which you can then read. So I'm going to demonstrate that feature for you today. I'm using M1-powered MacBook Air using the latest version of Mac OS Sonoma. I'm going to navigate to a PDF document on my Mac, which was sent to me by someone called the Malaysia Wildlife Document.Gaurav/VoiceOver: I'm going to V-O-Shift-M to open the context menu. Open with. Open with. Steam app. PDF expert app. PDF gear app.Gaurav: So I'm going to open with PDF gear.VoiceOver: With PDF gear. Malaysia wildlife. PDF window.Gaurav…

Dr. Martin Goodson is the founder and CEO of Evolution AI, a company he launched in 2012 to apply deep learning to optical character recognition (OCR). The company has received one of the largest AI R&D grants ever awarded by the UK government, along with investment from First Minute Capital. A former scientific researcher at Oxford University, Martin has led AI research across several organizations and was elected Chair of the Data Science and AI Section of the Royal Statistical Society in 2019.In this conversation, we discuss:Martin Goodson's journey from researching biological data to founding Evolution AI and pioneering deep learning for document understanding.Why traditional OCR missed the mark, and how combining visual and linguistic context unlocked a new frontier in document intelligence.The evolution from data extraction to true financial analysis, and why domain knowledge is essential for reading statements like income reports.The risks of LLM hallucinations, especially with numerical data, and why accuracy still requires combining techniques across model types.What Martin believes intelligence really is, and why language alone may be the wrong benchmark for AGI.Why recreating human intelligence shouldn't be the goal of AI research, and how we can build systems that support, not mimic, human thinking.Resources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Martin on LinkedInCheck out the YouTube channel of the London Machine Learning MeetupAI fun fact articleOn How to Ovecome Imposter SyndromePast episodes mentioned:On Why doing Taxes is like finding the Best Route on a Map with Daniel MarcousOn Making AI Smarter Without Harming Humans with Peter Voss

Meet Gabe Capobianchi, the visionary force behind Obstacle Wonderland—a one-of-a-kind, permanent obstacle course nestled in Wallkill, New York. As owner and creator of this groundbreaking venue, Gabe has cemented his reputation in the OCR community by hosting events that challenge athletes both mentally and physically. His passion for crafting innovative, inclusive courses has made Obstacle Wonderland a must-see destination for racers of all levels YouTubeFacebook.But Gabe's journey to OCR prominence wasn't without its own obstacles. In the wake of a life-altering arm infection, he endured eight grueling surgeries and over 40 hours of surgical procedures using the Masquelet technique to rebuild his arm. Through relentless grit and unwavering faith in his medical team, Gabe celebrated a “YES!” moment nearly a year later when he regained the mobility that seemed lost forever. His story of overcoming pain and adversity didn't just rebuild his arm—it strengthened his confidence and fueled his mission to help others conquer their own barriers.On this episode of Shut Up and GRIND (#353), Gabe dives deep into what it takes to turn setbacks into setups for success. Listeners will hear how he fosters community both on and off the course—whether that's through giving away race shirts to first-timers or mentoring new OCR enthusiasts at expos like the New England OCR Expo. Get ready for candid insights on resilience, creative problem-solving, and why believing you're the hero of your own story can transform any challenge into an opportunity. Tune in to discover the grit behind the glory and learn how to apply Gabe's “obstacle-first” mindset to your own pursuits.Meet Gabe Capobianchi, owner and creator of Obstacle Wonderland—a permanent obstacle course in Wallkill, New York. Gabe built this venue from the ground up with help from his local community, transforming a vision into a must-visit OCR destination.In episode #353 of Shut Up and GRIND, Gabe talks about the grit required to hand-craft each obstacle, how he fosters community at every event, and why turning passion into purpose can inspire anyone to push past their limits. Tune in to discover practical insights on resilience, creative problem-solving, and making your own “wonderland” wherever you live.Meet Gabe Capobianchi, owner and creator of Obstacle Wonderland—a permanent obstacle course in Wallkill, New York. Gabe built this venue from the ground up with help from his local community, transforming a vision into a must-visit OCR destination.After battling a serious arm infection that required multiple surgeries and extensive rehab, Gabe regained full mobility and channeled that same grit into growing Obstacle Wonderland.In episode #353 of Shut Up and GRIND, Gabe shares how hand-crafting each obstacle taught him creative problem-solving, why fostering community at every event is so important, and how overcoming his own physical setbacks fuels his mission to help others push past their limits. Tune in to hear actionable insights on resilience, purpose, and making obstacles work for you.Episode Title:Building Your Own Obstacle Wonderland: Grit, Growth, and Recovery with Gabe CapobianchiContact Links for Gabe Capobianchi / Obstacle Wonderland:Website: obstaclewonderland.com Obstacle Wonderland, Wallkill NYObstacle Wonderland, Wallkill NYEmail: obstaclewonderland@gmail.com Obstacle Wonderland, Wallkill NYObstacle Wonderland, Wallkill NYFacebook: facebook.com/obstaclewonderland FacebookInstagram: instagram.com/obstaclewonderland

This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chatted with us about discounting claims of life on k2-18b, stories of a mysterious ninth planet, and 'The Blue Danube' heading to outer space.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party's Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about the new defence spending in 2025's Budget and where everything's going to go.  They also spoke to the General Manager at Forest and Bird, Richard Capie, about the disestablishment of Predator Free 2050.  Producer Faith spoke to Professor Robert MacCulloch from the University of Auckland's School of Business and Economics about the official cash rate (OCR), and whether or not it should drop. She also spoke to Professor Jodi Gardner from the University's Faculty of Law about how the government's Budget 2025 will invest in abuse redress and care reform.

Like the rest of the world, we are currently living in a time of economic uncertainty. Economists are forecasting the NZ dollar's decrease in value, and there have been debates about whether the official cash rate should decrease. Professor Robert MacCulloch is one of the academics that believe the OCR should stay as is. Producer Faith spoke to MacCulloch about his stance.  

For most of us, a fax is just a way to get a document from one place to another. But Shawn Freligh, Senior Vice President & General Manager at Upland Software, recognizes that faxes contain important information that automation can inject into health care sites' workflows. In this video, Freligh explains why faxing is still crucial to health care (and other industries) and how Upland Software uses AI and APIs in "making faxes more intelligent."Upland Software's InterFAX service, which has been providing fax service for decades, has employed common AI technologies such as OCR for a long time. Now, their new InterFAX+AI service bundles many common forms of intelligence useful to health care systems.  It's no longer just transferring a document.  It's now creating a smart workflow that saves healthcare organizations time and money.Learn more about Upland InterFAX: https://uplandsoftware.com/interfaxHealth IT Community: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

In this AppleVis Extra episode, David Nason and Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse) interview Sarah Herrlinger, senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives at Apple. They explore Apple's ongoing dedication to accessibility, spotlighting exciting new features designed to better support users with disabilities. The conversation covers several highlights, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Braille Access Mode, Magnifier for Mac, and the role of AI in accessibility enhancements.Key Highlights:Accessibility Nutrition LabelA new initiative that provides standardized accessibility info for apps.Developers will showcase features like VoiceOver and captions.Designed to increase awareness and help users easily find accessibility details.Braille Access ModeAvailable on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro.Enables quick note-taking, calculations, and BRF file access with Braille displays.Supports live captioning for DeafBlind users to improve communication.Magnifier for MacTurns your iPhone into a magnifier for Mac users.Uses a secondary camera to enlarge physical objects.Includes zoom, color filters, brightness controls, and OCR with text-to-speech via Accessibility Reader.AI and AccessibilityAI remains a vital tool in accessibility advancements.Enhances image recognition and descriptive capabilities.Continues to be integrated to improve experiences for visually impaired users.User Engagement and FeedbackHighlights the value of user feedback in shaping accessibility features.Encourages users to send suggestions to accessibility@apple.com.Share Accessibility SettingsA new feature lets users temporarily transfer their accessibility settings to another device.Makes it easier for family members to help with troubleshooting and tech support.Listeners are invited to share their thoughts on these features and suggest any other accessibility needs they'd like Apple to consider.TranscriptDisclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Dave: Hello there, and welcome to another episode of the AppleVis Extra. My name is David Mason, and I am delighted to be joined once again by Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse, of course. And this is an exciting episode that we, I want to say, annually, semi-annually do, and that is an interview with Apple's Global Head of Accessibility, Sarah Herrlinger. So, looking forward to this one, Thomas.Thomas: Right. I mean, you're right. That is a mouthful. What is your, I had to look that up. Director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives. I'm like, wow. I wonder if that actually fits on her business card in one line. There's no way. They only respond so small.…

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Call me superficial, but to watch the Reserve Bank heavyweights lined up, as I did Wednesday post their cash rate decision, I did not see dynamism. These people outwardly do not fill you with any sense of excitement. The Reserve Bank is in a spot and, as a result, so are we as a country. A couple of semi-interesting things happened and also one very interesting thing. They voted 5 to 1 to cut. They don't vote that often. They also offered alternative scenarios, which they haven't done for five years. Alternative scenarios are not a good sign. If you have enough of them, you are literally making stuff up. Anyone can drum up alternative scenarios. What I want to hear more of from experts is what is actually going on. The important stuff is they have no bias on further cuts. A lot of people thought we would get a cut yesterday, followed by one, possibly two, more. The so-called "neutral rate", that's the cash rate settling at 2.75% or 2.5% – that now seems to be off the table. Why? They argue inflation, which is what drives them. That's their mandate. The trouble with that is inflation is only just in the band. It's heading more towards the top of the band and here is the really big part – growth, or large dollops of growth, are not driving this inflation. We are barely growing, if growing at all. Yet inflation is still a thing. That's not good for an economy and it's not good for the Government. The Government, namely Willis and Luxon, leap, and have leapt, on each announcement talking about the money coming back into the economy as the interest rates drop. If the bank isn't cutting, then rates aren't dropping, and we aren't spending or feeling remotely bullish. The Reserve Bank doesn't care that much because they are fixated on inflation, whether it's driven by factors beyond our control —like insurance, shipping or councils— or growth. Yes, we had growth in Q1. It was quite good growth too. The live GDP tracker has Q2 up a bit, but not much. But it has annual numbers negative and inflation trending up. What we need is help. We are in a quagmire we need to extricate ourselves from. The Reserve Bank doesn't look like they are that interested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate this week, as expected, but one of the six members of the bank's rate setting committee voted to hold the OCR. That surprised markets and pushed up the wholesale interest rates that drive fixed mortgage rates. Bernard Hickey speaks with Kiwibank's Mary Jo Vergara about a very uncertain outlook for rates in the wake of Donald Trump's Liberation Day shock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With World's Toughest Mudder coming up soon and it being both the first time the event is taking place in Europe as well as Katelyn's first time tackling the event herself, we figured it would be a good time to both selflessly and selfishly have an episode focused on first timer questions! Josh Fiore had been answering first timer questions on the WTM First Timer facebook group so we figured that he would be a great guest due to him being knowledgeable and has shown to take time out of his day to try to help those who are preparing to take on this ultra OCR! Josh shares his experinces and insights about training, race preparation, and how to stay positive during all 25.5 hours of World's Toughest Mudder!  Start – 4:02 – Intro 4:02 – 17:06 – Quick News 17:06 – 18:11 – Content Preface 18:11 – 1:20:15 - Josh Fiore Interview 1:20:15 – End – Outro Next weekend we aren't sure who we will have on the show yet but Mike has an idea that is proving to be pretty timely!  ____ News Stories: Jaleesa Himka Graduated Sara Korba Eye Surgery Jessika Poppe Engaged Jess O'Connell Had Baby Chainsaw Rick Has Cancer Ulrikke Evensen Injured Again World's Oldest Bodybuilder One World Canine OCR Clothing Optional 5K DEKA World Championship Location Spartan Ohio Ultra, Beast, and Super Podiums Tug Mud Dare Podiums Spartan Kyiv Sprint and Super Podiums Spartan Big Bear and Austin Trail Podiums Spartan Toronto Sprint and Super Podiums Tough Mudder Infinity Philadelphia Podiums Bear Crawl OCR Podiums Spartan UK National Series London West Super and Beast Podiums Spartan Chiba Super Podiums Spartan Ivory's Rock Ultra and Beast Podiums Spartan Zandvoort Beast Podiums ASCO Spartacus Dash Podiums Spartan Ivory Rock Sprint and Super Podiums Toughest Malmo Podiums Spartan Italy National Series Cesenatico Sprint and Super Podiums Rumble Fitness 3K Podiums Dog Poker Secret Link Dubstep Karaoke Secret Link Beer Solo Secret Link Money Lesson Secret Link Jeppson's Malort Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 114. Spartan Greek Peak Winter Sprint with Elites! 194. Kismet Cliff Run with Coree Woltering, Tom Hooper, and More! 328. The Final FIT Challenge OCR with Elites, Ultras, and More! 358. World's Toughest Mudder 2023 (Part 1: Community Dinner and Race Day Interviews) 360. World's Toughest Mudder 2023! (Part 3: Bar Crawl Interviews and a Musical Performance) 382. New England OCR Expo! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Staff) 401. The Final BoldrDash with Racers, and Lynn Hall! 402. Josh Fiore on Winning Spartan Killington Ultra, and Unfinished Business at World's Toughest Mudder! 413. World's Toughest Mudder 2024! (Part 4: Bar Crawl Interviews) 433. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Awards) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, and Robert Landman. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

New Zealand has been on a more aggressive monetary policy path, having pushed rates high enough to create a recession, then cut them again after starting its easing cycle in August lowering the OCR by 225 points including another 25 basis points today, making the RBNZ one of the most aggressive rate cutters among its … Continue reading "Kiwis Get Another Rate Cut: But Will Home Prices Respond?"

In this episode, we discuss the Reserve Bank's latest decision to cut the OCR — and why this interest rate drop is different from the rest.You'll learn:What the 0.25% drop actually means for your mortgageWhy the Reserve Bank has shifted its forecast (hint: it's to do with global inflation)And what this means for future interest rates and house prices in NZWant to stay ahead of the curve? Use our free mortgage calculator to check how much you could save as interest rates fall.Register to try ⁠⁠Opes+⁠⁠ out for yourself, it's free for everyone to use.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of May, the Reserve Bank made the decision to cut the OCR by 25 basis points, but did we get any sort of clear direction for the future? Acting Governor Christian Hawkesby is on the show. The Prime Minister has recovered from his illness and is on the program to give his reaction to the OCR announcement and the public service leaks. We love Tami Nielson, so when she has a new NZ tour to announce, a new single, a new album coming soon, and multiple NZ Music Awards nominations, we had to get her on for a chat. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't bank on further cuts to the Official Cash Rate. The Reserve Bank's dropped the OCR 25 basis points to 3.25%, and is now forecasting it could reach a low of 2.9% by the end of the year. But Governor Christian Hawkesby says further cuts aren't guaranteed. He told Mike Hosking they're taking things one step at a time, as they wait to see how global developments affect the economy and inflation. Hawkesby says the OCR is now close to "neutral" and the Reserve Bank's next move won't be pre-programmed, it will depend on how things unfold. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon remains hopeful the latest cut in the OCR isn't the last. The Reserve Bank's dropped the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points to 3.25%, and is now forecasting it will reach a low of 2.9 percent in December. But the Monetary Policy Committee wasn't able to reach a unanimous decision to cut the cash rate. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking Acting Governor Christian Hawkesby is dealing with a period of global uncertainty. He says there's a huge amount of volatility that Hawkesby is navigating, but the economy is turning a corner. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Allan Blackman. They discuss the latest OCR shift and youth interest in ultra-violent sports, which today's guest says is "setting sports safety back centuries".

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The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee revealed it failed to reach a consensus today - before they voted to cut the OCR 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. But Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold says that's surprising. He explained that the fact someone is prepared to put their hand up and say they wouldn't support the move shows it was more a line-ball call than they were expecting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I don't really want to have to start on a bum note, but if there is a thing that we do on the show, it's honesty. So let's be honest about it. What the Reserve Bank decision told you today is how much trouble our economy is in. If you're in business, you already know this and you don't need me to tell you this. I was talking to a couple of CEOs yesterday. They were telling me they cannot see the green shoots - we've been waiting. We were told - survive til '25, we're halfway through and we're still stuffed. Well, let me tell you what we got today. We got a 25 basis point cut. We needed 50 percent because that OCR is still too high. It's now sitting at 3.25 percent. It's probably actively still dampening our economic growth because I think the consensus is that 3 is neutral, and we're not there yet. But they could not give us a bigger cut today. And even they must realize how much damage they're doing, because they themselves have admitted that the economy is even more stuffed than they thought it was as recently as February, when they last met. Back in February, they predicted that in the first quarter of this year, we would have seen growth of 0.6 percent. They have revised that down to 0.4. This quarter that we're in right now, they forecast that we would be growing at 0.6 percent. They just halved that to 0.3 percent. Next quarter, they thought would be 0.5 percent. They've taken that down to 0.2 percent. That's not good. That's bad. And now, why couldn't they give us a bigger cut to help us along? Because they might set off inflation again if they do. We just saw a rise in inflation the other day, and there is potential for it to keep on creeping up. We've got dairy prices going up, we've got electricity prices going up, we've got rates going up - I could go on and on and on. The Budget that we just had last week is not super deflationary, is it? And their job at the Reserve Bank, remember, is not to help the economy grow. That is not their job. Their job is to contain inflation, and it's kind of borderline, and they can't take any chances there. Could we have a touch of the old stagflation back? No growth, prices going up? Feels a bit like that's a risk at the moment, isn't it? Now, I hope not, but 'I hope' is not a strategy. And yet, what else have we got left when even the Reserve Bank can't get out of the economy's way? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank delivered their quarterly update on the OCR - but there was a hawkish undertone this time round, according to experts. The central bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent, in line with expectations from economists. Despite this, NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny noted there were some concerns about the economic future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. The markets had already priced a rates cut in - but there was some uncertainty emerging after the announcement took place. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent monetary policy statement, focusing on the decision to lower the official cash rate (OCR) to 3.25%. They analyse the economic forecasts, including GDP and inflation expectations, and their implications for the housing market. The conversation also highlights upcoming economic indicators that will influence future monetary policy decisions. Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government's latest OCR update was delivered this afternoon - what did we think of it? Are we getting dangerously close to 'stagflation' territory? Should we stop contributing so much to MPs' KiwiSavers? Movie theatres are seeing a revenue decline - do you still go to the movies? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OCR cuts, budget moves, and Trump's trade threats—everything's in motion. We break down what's likely next for the cash rate, how the 2025 Budget could spark economic stimulus, and whether global politics might stall the recovery.Next Steps: If you're wondering how a potential OCR cut could affect your mortgage, Lighthouse Mortgages can help you structure smarter lending for the road ahead. For more money tips follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

BNZ's the latest bank to drop its home loan rates, anticipating a change to the Official Cash Rate this afternoon. The Reserve Bank's expected to cut the OCR 25 basis point to 3.25%. Already BNZ's cut its fixed rates to as low as 4.89%, and its standard variable rate to 6.44%. BNZ chief economist Mike Jones told Mike Hosking today's decision should indicate the Reserve Bank's general direction, but it probably won't reveal anything too specific. He says that seems to be the playbook offshore, allowing it to take its time and assess the lay of the land at the next meeting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To give you an insight into just how hard Christian Hawkesby's job is today, have a look at what the shadow board says. The NZIER has a monetary policy shadow board. It's a bunch of economists and their view as to what should be happening. Some say drop by 25 basis points, one says 50, and some say don't do anything. How do you deal with that? These are experts. They know what they are doing. Or do they? So no matter what Christian does some of them are going to go "what on Earth was he thinking?" Think about the difference between 50 basis points and nothing. 50 basis points is a lot. 50 means things aren't good, and we need to fire the place up a bit. If we don't move it means things are just where we want them. Are they where we want them? No, is my answer. But then I'm not an economist. Most of them say things like "boy this is tricky". My word is "uncertainty" – the watch word of the day. It's through this murky mix of "who the hell knows what's going on" that Christian has to wade and produce something that will see us head into a half decent Christmas. Of course that's part of the mess we are in. There is a lot of water to go under our beleaguered bridge before Christmas, and a number of decisions from the Reserve Bank, along of course with the much-dissected commentary. What does 25, or 50 basis points, or nothing, mean? What's old Christian thinking? I'll tell you this for nothing – a big part of this equation is mood. It's the same with the Budget last week and the depreciation measures. You have to want to get amongst it. You have to take your mortgage rate cut and do something with it. You have to want to buy your tractor, or ute, and depreciate it by 20%. If you are in a funk and you're not spending, then depreciating 20% of zero is nothing and no one gains. Christian, or Nicola for that matter, can't do it all. At some point we have to believe. We have to have our arm twisted. We have to see a bit of light. The most powerful factor in any economy is us, and mood. At some point a switch has to go off, a decision has to be made, and we need to look forward to better days. Let's hope today is a part of that story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of May, what will Christian Hawkesby and the Reserve Bank do today? We look ahead to this afternoon's announcement and, perhaps more importantly, the forecasts for the rest of the year. Do we need to do something about this 'Run It Straight' game now that someone has died? Or is that leaning too much into being a nanny state? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss the police directive regarding shoplifting and why Labour seems to be against private hospitals easing the public surgery backlog on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we spoke with Lisen Kaci, the founder behind Discrepancy AI. Lisen talks about his journey from working as an AI engineer in document processing to founding his startup based in Toronto. He identifies key industry limitations with legacy OCR technologies and explains how Discrepancy AI is leveraging AI tool-chaining to convert any document into actionable structured data.  Their innovative approach focuses on reducing manual review costs by over 80%. Lisen discusses various use cases, including income verification for rental and mortgage screening. He emphasizes their unique, no-code implementation that integrates seamlessly with existing systems. The conversation also touches on the future of AI, industry challenges, fundraising strategies, and Discrepancy AI's next product launch that aims to automate complex report generation.  

All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank tomorrow afternoon, when stand-in Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby delivers the bank's latest monetary policy statement. A 25 basis point cut to the OCR to 3.25 percent is taken as a given - but experts are wondering what the future path of interest rates will look like. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pressure is on the new Reserve Bank fill-in Governor tomorrow. Although given it's a committee, in theory he is more of a messenger. It's reported that we have increased calls for a 50 basis point cut. Why? Because things aren't flash. If you read business results in the current reporting season, a lot of commentary tells us the recovery is underway. Things are looking better. We can certainly see that, for example, with retail spending. The numbers produced just last Friday for the opening quarter of the year are up, and in some parts of the sector they're up quite a bit. We have seen manufacturing expanding for several months in a row now. So those are the fact-based statistics. The other measures, like confidence, have dropped. We see people in the doldrums. But that is a vibe. Can you find people who are in the doldrums? Of course you can. But does a vibe lead to a lack of action or a lack of spend? Or do we say one thing and do another? We also read a lot about this “uncertainty”. The uncertainty is of course Donald Trump, because Trump is increasingly seen as insane. It may well all end in tears, threatening tariffs on Europe one day then delaying it all until July the next. Against this, the Reserve Bank Governor has to work out whether to drop the OCR by 25 or 50 basis points. If it's 50, does that gee us all up and out we go and fire things up? If so, then next thing you know inflation is sparked up. Does he go 25 and hint at another 25, and may even another 25? What does he say about inflation and its uptick already, not just here but globally? Do we have the growth to support any such uptick? Is the uptick driven by actual activity, or still people just putting their prices up? As someone said, who on Earth would want to be Reserve Bank Governor? And our one isn't even under the constant threat of being fired. Thank the good Lord that we indisputably have an export-led recovery of sorts. Meat and wine and kiwifruit are doing the business. But that's over there, over here we are still in a funk. So, what to do? Your move Christian. No pressure then.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Reserve Bank is set to make another Monetary Policy Statement on Wednesday, and experts have predicted another 25-basis-point cut. The cut, priced in by financial markets and widely expected by economists, would take the OCR to 3.25 percent. Despite this, Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr believes the Reserve Bank should cut the cash rate down to 3 percent - saying the economy needs stimulus. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss discuss the current state of the property market, including recent trends in sales volumes and property values (following the release of the Cotality Monthly Chart Pack). They analyse the upcoming OCR decision and its implications for the economy, as well as the recent government budget and its limited impact on the housing market. The conversation highlights the balance between monetary and fiscal policies and the overall economic landscape, emphasizing the importance of understanding inflation expectations and market dynamics.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

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We admittedly haven't had any episodes covering the US Spartan National so far this year so we looked at the third of four series races which took place in Big Bear and decided to change that! Mike first met Sabrina Buhagiar when doing finish line interviews at Spartan Citi Field last year, he saw her again preparing before we started the Spartan New Jersey Ultra last month!   When he saw that she took a podium finish at a Spartan Series race he reached out to have her on the show to be a guest via an interview. We discuss her athletic background being swimming, how she found the sport of obstacle course racing, how this and the previous two series races went for her, as well as her preparation for two Spartan Championship weekends later this year! Start – 4:09 – Intro 4:09 – 12:19 – Quick News 12:19 – 13:11 – Content Preface 13:11 – 39:09 - Sabrina Buhagiar Interview 39:09 – End – Outro Next weekend we aren't sure who we will have on the show yet!  ____ News Stories: Sean Degnan's Death DJ Fox Finishes Cocodona 250 Joe Rucco Having Another Baby Sofia Harnedy Finishes Sedona Canyons 125 Molly Crowley Graduated Annie Dube  is a Firefighter Nicole Coccia Won Keys 100 Mile Race WTM Bar Crawl Info The Combatives Blueprint Book Savage Race Maryland Podiums DEKA Ultra NorCal Podiums Spartan US National Series Big Bear Sprint Podiums Spartan Big Bear Beast Podiums Spartan Austin Super Podiums Spartan Big Bear Super Podiums Bottled Message Secret Link Skunk Friends Secret Link Santa Bob Secret Link Sheep Herding Secret Link Kermit Ad Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 334. Rose Wetzel on Longevity in Sport, Being a Mother, Spartan Big Bear 3K, and More! 386. Hawk Call on Growing Up in OCR, Big Bear National Series Race, Preparing for Broken Arrow, and More! 390. Spartan Citi Field With Elites And Vendors! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, and Robert Landman. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Subscribe at thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.In episode 5 of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Liam Martin, co-founder of Time Doctor and Running Remote, to explore how AI is reshaping team productivity, SaaS economics, and the future of work. Liam shares how his team replaced $40K/year worth of employee engagement software with open-source AI tools — and how their internal R&D lab, Chainsaw, is building the future of workforce analytics.You'll hear how Time Doctor uses AI to reclassify productivity metrics by job role, how AI has changed their approach to product-market fit, and why they're betting on proprietary agents as the next evolution of workplace tools. Liam also shares his personal tech stack, insights on open-source AI models like DeepSeek, and how he's replacing Google with LLMs in his day-to-day workflow.You'll walk away with practical ideas for how to reduce SaaS spend, empower your R&D teams, and get ahead of AI's disruptive force in remote work and beyond.Click here to check out the AI-generated timestamps, episode summary and transcript.. . .Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the episode with someone who will benefit from listening.. . .TIMESTAMPS 00:36 Liam's McGill story and how he accidentally left academia 02:45 The early days of remote work and building Time Doctor 05:57 What Time Doctor actually does (and how AI is changing it) 08:08 How AI reclassified productivity by job type 11:03 Could product-market fit collapse due to AI? 13:44 Building the Chainsaw team 20:02 Replacing Google with LLMs 24:35 Why proprietary AIs might need to be “pushy,” not polite 28:03 Don't wait for economics — just solve the problem 29:45 What's coming next in the AI cost curve35:58 GPT customizes slide decks based on personality types39:07 Build complex no-code apps with just a prompt using Lovable43:46 Engineers may be more disrupted by AI than customer serviceTOOLS & RESOURCES MENTIONEDAI Tools & ModelsDeepSeek OCR → replaced paid OCR tools, cutting costs by 90%Do Browser (Chrome extension) → automates browser actions like a humanLM Studio → runs open-source LLMs like DeepSeek and Claude locallyClaude (Anthropic) → used for AI-based task delegationOpenAI GPT-4 / Operators → tested against open-source alternativesInternal Innovation & AI SystemsChainsaw R&D Team → focused on building from scratch, not optimizingWorkforce Analytics with AI → redefining productivity dynamically by roleAI-driven feature decisions → testing new models before looking at ROIOCR Video Analysis → used to assess best vs worst execution of tasksPhilosophies & Frameworks“Build a chainsaw, not a sharper axe” → rethink, don't just improve“Solve one customer's problem perfectly” → from Y Combinator playbookPersonal AI-first workflows → replacing search with LLMs

A benefit to reviewing the podiums for a variety of races during quick news each week is that is helps us keep a finger on the pulse of the change in the elite field in the sport! A name that has popped up more frequently and especially recently with the Toughest Mudder Atlanta win was Charity Borne so we reached out to have her on the show and learn more about her! Hear us discuss her being one of 11 kids, her brief background in track, how she found OCR, her love for CrossFit and hybrid racing, her domination with Toughest Mudder, thoughts on WTM and more! Start – 3:30 – Intro 3:30 – 10:10 – Quick News 10:10 – 10:42 – Content Preface 10:42 – 58:41 - Charity Borne Interview 58:41 – End – Outro Next weekend we may finally hear about that book that we have mentioned on the show for the past couple of months, or something entirely different!  ____ News Stories: Sean Degnan Death Jess O'Connell Pregnant Josh Fiore Graduates with Doctorate Nikki Caromba Going to WTM Spartan Season and Trifecta Gear Available Underdog Fitness 75% Off Training Trial Ultimate Obstacles Hiring a Coach Hylander Assault Podiums Spartan Honor Series Raymond James Stadium Podiums Spartan Carcassonne Beast Podiums Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet Podiums Spartan Madrid Beast Podiums Spartan France National Series Carcassonne Sprint Podiums Tough Mudder London West Infinity Podiums Pickleball Violence Secret Link Fainting Goats Secret Link Polar Drone Secret Link Uchiha Throw Secret Link Perfect Ad Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 435. Joe Rucco on Hybrid Racing, Winning Toughest Mudder Atlanta, and More! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, and Robert Landman. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest  

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