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Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Max Meegan, Head of Sales, North America at FPT Industrial about "Powering the future of industry". Scott Mackenzie interviews Max Meegan, Head of Sales North America at Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT), at the Power Gen event in San Antonio, Texas. FPT, a leading diesel engine manufacturer, produces 300,000 engines annually, ranging from 30 kW to nearly 800 kW. Meegan highlights FPT's innovative solutions, such as an exhaust break to prevent underloading issues in rental and prime power generators, and their advanced after-treatment system that avoids the need for a DPF. FPT's flexible offerings include various engine packages and a service network of 300-400 dealers across North America. Meegan emphasizes the growing demand for rental assets and the importance of uptime in the rental market. Outline Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast and Power Gen Event Scott Mackenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their contributions.Scott welcomes listeners to the podcast and highlights the importance of industrial professionals in solving problems and making the world a better place.The podcast is broadcasting live from the Power Gen event in San Antonio, Texas, where industry professionals gather to discuss solutions for power generation.Scott introduces Max Meegan, head of sales for North America at FPT, and mentions the company's involvement in the event. Max Meegan's Background and Role at FPT Max Meegan shares his background, mentioning his technical degree in engineering and his 12-year tenure with FPT.He explains his transition from quality engineering to customer management and then to sales, highlighting his people skills.Max provides an overview of FPT, describing it as a diesel engine manufacturer with a significant global presence.He details FPT's product portfolio, which ranges from 30 kilowatt to almost 800 kilowatt engines, serving various industries including on-road, off-road, marine, and power generation. FPT's Market Presence and Customer Collaboration Max discusses FPT's participation in the Power Gen event, noting the increased attendance and interest in the show post-COVID.He emphasizes the importance of collaboration with customers and OEMs to understand industry trends and meet market demands.Max highlights FPT's flexibility in offering various engine options, from unregulated engines for export to tier four final engines for mobile and prime power applications.He explains FPT's approach to customer service, offering options from self-servicing to a standing service network across North America. Challenges and Solutions in the Power Generation Market Max identifies two main challenges in the power generation market: underloading of rental and prime power generators and the demand for data center power.He explains FPT's solution to underloading issues through an exhaust break system that maintains engine performance and reliability.Max discusses the growing demand for rental assets and the importance of uptime for rental yards to maximize revenue.He highlights FPT's ability to provide short lead times for smaller generators, which can be used in parallel to meet higher power demands in data centers. FPT's Unique Technology and Market Differentiation Max elaborates on FPT's unique technology, which focuses on optimized fuel combustion to minimize particulate matter and avoid the need for a DPF.He explains how FPT's stage five technology is widely adopted in North America due to its efficiency and reduced maintenance requirements.Max emphasizes the importance of FPT's after-treatment system as a key differentiator in the market.He encourages listeners to reach out to him on LinkedIn for further discussions and information about FPT's products and services. Conclusion and Final Thoughts Scott Mackenzie wraps up the conversation, expressing his appreciation for Max's insights and the importance of the power generation market.He highlights the growing demand for power solutions and the role of events like Power Gen in bringing together industry professionals to address these needs.Scott encourages listeners to stay tuned for more conversations from the Power Gen event and to follow the Industrial Talk podcast for more industry updates.The podcast concludes with a reminder of the importance of collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving in the industrial sector. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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Welcome to a new episode of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, HomeTech by Mosaic.In this episode, host Scott Rogers sits down with Julie Thoney of Xcel Energy to explore how energy infrastructure, reliability, and public policy intersect to support business growth and economic development. This episode also marks Scott's final time behind the mic as the Chamber's Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, where he has played a key role in elevating policy conversations that continue to shape our region's future.
Private label isn't a “cheaper alternative” anymore—and that outdated framing is leaving brands exposed. In this episode of Food for Thought Leadership, Chris Campbell is joined by Hunter Thurman, Founder of Alpha-Diver, to break down how the market has shifted from a simple private label vs. national brand debate into a three-lane landscape: value brands, owned brands, and national brands. Hunter shares why owned brands are increasingly competing on innovation and sensory discovery—not just price—and why younger shoppers, including Gen Z, are rewarding these products on their merits. The conversation also digs into what national brands are getting wrong as they try to defend share—especially the instinct to lean on price cuts and promotion-heavy strategies. Hunter explains why consumer decision-making in this environment is often emotional, not rational, and how brands can regain momentum by reframing the competition: owning rituals, occasions, and end-benefits rather than feature-to-feature comparisons. Plus, Chris and Hunter explore where challenger brands still fit, and why the winners over the next 3–5 years will be the teams that start shopper-back, invest in the “last mile,” and win the emotional face-off at shelf. More About Hunter Thurman: Hunter Thurman is the founder of Alpha-Diver, the behavioral science firm Fortune 500s turn to when they need to know not just what consumers do, but why. Blending psychology, neuroscience, and AI-powered data, Hunter decodes the hidden forces driving consumer behavior—translating human instinct into bold strategy and bottom-line growth. He's a sought-after advisor, author and speaker known for making complex behavior actionable, and for helping brands see what others miss.
In today's data-driven world, the demand for higher data transfer, speed, performance and energy efficiency is growing at an unprecedented pace. Silicon photonics combines the speed of light with the scalability of silicon manufacturing to meet these demands.
What if the biggest transformation in hospitality isn't happening in the dining room, but in the kitchen you never see? In this episode, I'm joined by James Pool, Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Middleby, a company quietly powering more than a hundred brands across commercial foodservice and food processing. With more than three decades spent accelerating how food is cooked, prepared, and delivered at scale, James offers a rare look inside the technology, automation, and connected platforms reshaping how some of the world's most recognizable restaurant and retail brands operate. We explore what the connected, IoT-enabled kitchen actually looks like in practice, and why James prefers to think of it as digital automation for the entire restaurant. From front-of-house energy optimization to automated food safety reporting and real-time equipment intelligence in the back, the conversation reveals how data is being used to reduce waste, improve uptime, simplify training, and ultimately increase profitability at the store level. This isn't about adding more screens or more complexity, it's about removing friction from every step of the operation. James also shares how Middleby is bringing together a vast portfolio of technologies, from rapid-cook ovens and ventless kitchens to robotics and AI-driven service insights, into a single harmonized experience. That integration is opening the door to new formats such as ghost kitchens and non-traditional locations, where food can be prepared almost anywhere without the constraints that once defined a commercial kitchen. Along the way, we discuss how brands like Yum! Brands, Dunkin', Domino's, and Kroger are balancing speed, consistency, cost control, and customer experience in an environment where every investment must prove its return. The episode also takes us inside Middleby's Innovation Kitchens around the world, where operators can experiment with layouts, workflows, and equipment in real conditions before committing capital in the field. It's a powerful reminder that the future of hospitality is being prototyped long before it reaches the high street. So as automation, AI, and real-time analytics move from the factory floor into the heart of the restaurant, is the smart kitchen becoming the most important competitive advantage in foodservice, and are brands ready to rethink how their entire operation is designed around it?
Federal workers with TSA airport security and the Coast Guard are receiving partial paychecks, after Democrats again refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms to ICE. Plus tech firms prepare to visit the White House, as Donald Trump tells them to generate their own electricity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do Nvidia's latest results confirm a tech boom or signal the makings of a bubble? Danny Fortson and Katie Prescott ask how a once-niche graphics chipmaker ended up at the centre of global tech, geopolitics and the stock market. Author Stephen Witt joins them to explain Jensen Huang's rise and the company's extraordinary dominance.Guest: Stephen Witt, Author of The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted MicrochipImage: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How is Chevron India's Bengaluru tech hub powering global energy operations?In this episode of The Core Report, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Akshay Sahni, Country Head, Chevron India, about how Chevron's Engineering & Innovation Excellence Centre in Bengaluru supports worldwide oil & gas operations using AI, seismic imaging, real-time well monitoring, digital twins, robotics, and industrial IoT.From deepwater drilling projects 34,000 feet below sea level to LNG assets in Australia and shale production in the Permian Basin, this conversation explores how technology and data science are transforming oil exploration, refinery operations, carbon capture, and lower carbon energy systems.We discuss:• How AI is reshaping oil & gas exploration• Why Bengaluru plays a mission-critical role in Chevron's global operations• Robotics, drones, and predictive analytics in refinery safety• The economics of energy transition and LNG• What the future of fossil fuels and lower carbon energy looks likeFor India-based professionals in business, consulting, finance, and technology, this episode offers deep insight into how global capital, geopolitics, and engineering innovation intersect.Energy demand is rising. Technology is accelerating. And India is increasingly at the center of global infrastructure.Subscribe to The Core Report for conversations on business, global markets, geopolitics, and the energy transition.CHAPTERS:(00:00) Introduction(00:31) How Technology is Redefining Earth Sciences (02:05) Engineering India's Low-Carbon Energy Future (05:12) Role of AI and High-Performance Computing (08:44) Chevron's Strategic Technology Hub in India (12:15) Leveraging Local Engineering and Digital Talent (15:30) Balancing Global Reliability with Sustainability Goals (19:12) Navigating the Complex Multi-Energy Transition (23:45) Future Opportunities in the Indian Energy Sector (28:30) Integrating Renewables into Traditional Supply Chains (33:15) Global Innovation Models for Net-Zero Targets (38:50) Scaling Clean Affordable Energy for Billions (42:26) Final Thoughts
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By the end of 2026, AI capital expenditure is projected to hit nearly $700 billion. The question isn't who has the best model, but who has the most creative financing to build out AI infrastructure and beyond. Sarah Guo is joined by Neil Tiwari, Managing Director at Magnetar Capital, a financial innovator helping the AI industry scale from billions to trillions of dollars in CapEx. Neil explains some of the debt structures used to finance massive GPU clusters, who is taking the risk, and how the industry is maturing. Sarah and Neil also discuss how power distribution, energy storage, and physical materials like steel are the bottlenecks of the AI industry. Plus, Neil gives his take on the future of inference-optimized clouds, and why the market shift away from software and into infrastructure might be an overreaction. Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil Chapters: 00:00 – Cold Open 00:05 – Neil Tiwari Introduction 00:26 – Magnetar's Story 01:28 – Why CoreWeave Helped Magnetar Win 06:15 – Scaling CapEx Efficiently 09:02 – Debunking GPU Collateral Risk 11:42 – How Deal Structures Evolve 13:01 – What Bottlenecks Buildout 15:28 – Circular Financing Critiques 17:35 – The Shift from Training to Inference Workloads 23:10 – AI Factories 24:12 – Constraints of the Current Power Grid 28:27 – Sovereign Compute Buildouts 29:54 – Physical AI Capital Needs 32:48 – The Capital Rotation Away from SaaS 36:04 – Conclusion
Powering the Future with India's Ancient WisdomProf Ganti Suryanarayana Murthy is the National Coordinator of the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India, at AICTE, New Delhi. He also serves as Professor in the Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering at IIT Indore.He was among the distinguished guest speakers at the 2nd Global Vedic Conference held at Prasanthi Nilayam in January 2026, where he offered valuable insights from the integrated perspective of Indian Knowledge Systems, contemporary science, and education.Subsequently, during his interaction at the Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre, he eloquently expounded on the relevance, revival, and renaissance of ancient India's sacred knowledge traditions, highlighting their enduring significance in the modern world.
Join us in this panel episode of The Edge of Show, live at the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FOMGL) 2025 event in Washington, D.C. Join our moderator, Gerard Dache, along with distinguished panelists Amelia Gardner, Jacob Hample, and Adel ElMessiry, as they share their insights on the future of energy and technology. Discover how access to cheap, abundant energy is essential for the flourishing of societies and how it impacts the development of AI, blockchain, and decentralized systems.In this episode, you'll learn about:The groundbreaking work of Filecoin in decentralized cloud storage.The challenges faced by tech companies in securing data center infrastructure.The importance of energy accessibility for sensitive industries.Innovative solutions for modular data centers and decentralized compute power.How individuals and organizations can participate in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.Don't miss this opportunity to hear from visionaries and disruptors who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in the digital renaissance.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today at helmseo.comAre you a content creator, podcaster or interested in your business getting its voice out there? Then reserve a .podcast domain by paying just one-time as little as $10 for a lifetime of benefits! Check out the details and snag your .podcast domain today! https://get.unstoppabledomains.com/podcast/
CFC Energy and Data Analyst Chris Whittle explores data center-driven load growth forecasts, market constraints and how electric cooperatives can best position themselves for success.Related content:Watch the CFC Solutions Cast video of this episode, "What Data Center Growth Means for Electric Co-ops." Read the CFC Solutions Cooperative News article, "The Data Center Surge: What 2026's Fastest-Growing Sector Means for Utilities."Download CFC's issue brief, "Powering the AI Boom: What Data Center Growth Means for Electric Cooperatives." For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting the Solutions website under the Energy & Tech page, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.
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Lauren Taylor Wolfe, Managing Partner at Impactive Capital, argues that indiscriminate selling and algorithm-driven moves may be creating selective opportunities for long-term investors. In semis and mega-cap tech, AMD and Meta strike a new deal as capital spending and stock-based strategies draw scrutiny. Ben Bajarin of Creative Strategies breaks down what the agreement means for Meta, AMD, NVIDIA and the broader software trade. John Arnold of Arnold Ventures discusses the intersection of energy and AI, plus venture capital trends and the rise of betting and prediction markets. John Kolovos, Head of Technical Strategy at Macro Risk Advisors, analyzes key chart levels and momentum signals shaping the tape. Finally, Chad Anderson of Space Capital explains why AI could serve as a tailwind rather than a threat to the space industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
AI's massive investment surge is reshaping commercial real estate. Chemonics' Victoria Slivkoff and CBRE's Colin Yasukochi discuss AI's influence on tech talent and its role in revitalizing key office markets and driving physical infrastructure needs.* AI drives massive investment into data centers and physical infrastructure.* San Francisco's office market is experiencing an AI-driven turnaround.* The AI revolution is creating specialized talent hubs and increasing demand for sustainable energy.* AI will boost productivity and necessitate workforce adaptation.
Ever wondered how a body shop brings a modern, sensor-packed car back to life after a crash? We sit down with Andy Noyes from asTech, driven by Reparify, to unpack the behind-the-scenes tech that turns chaos into confidence: remote OEM diagnostics, precise calibrations, and factory-level programming delivered through a simple plug-in device. From pre-repair scans that reveal hidden restraint faults to post-repair verifications that ensure every module is talking, you'll hear how shops cut delays, reduce supplements, and hand back vehicles that are truly road ready.We dive into real-world cases where this approach shines. Airbag deployments aren't just about swapping a module—procedures can call for new seat belts, sensors, and software steps that vary by brand. Windshield replacements on late-model cars now demand camera calibrations, and we explore why cheap glass can sabotage those efforts even when the camera is mounted correctly. Andy explains how brand specialists pair OEM tools over the internet to program radar modules, run seat weight initializations, and diagnose intermittent ABS issues with live data, saving days of trial and error and protecting drivers from unsafe ADAS behavior.If you manage a collision center, handle glass installs, or simply drive a car built in the last decade, this conversation makes the new repair reality clear and practical. You'll learn why generic scanners miss key modules, how pay-per-use remote support scales from a few jobs to dozens daily, and how transparent reports help set expectations with insurers and customers alike. We round out the show with a quick look at regenerative tire tech on the horizon and a field guide to the best Texas bluebonnet routes for your next drive.If this helped demystify modern repairs, follow the show, share it with a friend who wrenches, and leave a rating with your biggest calibration question—we may answer it on air next week.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com
Powering AI 2.0 is no longer just a technology story — it's an energy and infrastructure story reshaping capital markets and the global economy. As artificial intelligence scales from training to real-world inference, electricity demand is accelerating at a pace few anticipated.In this episode of The Bid, host Oscar Pulido is joined by Will Su from BlackRock's Fundamental Equities Group to examine how Powering AI 2.0 is transforming utilities, natural gas markets, renewables, and nuclear power. With data centers expanding rapidly and gigawatt-scale facilities coming online, the AI build-out is driving a structural shift in U.S. electricity demand after more than a decade of stagnation.Will explains why the energy sector sits at the center of AI investing. From the rise of “bring your own power” models to the growing role of natural gas as a dispatchable, scalable fuel source, the infrastructure required to support AI represents one of the largest capital investment cycles in modern history. The conversation also explores renewables, battery storage, and nuclear power — including the limits of restarts and the long timeline for new reactor construction.Key moments:00:00 Introduction Power Is Knowledge: AI's Exponential Energy Appetite02:31 From Tokens to ‘Yottaflops': Why Smarter Models Need More Electricity05:04 Training LLMs vs. Inference: The Next Wave of AI Power Demand06:45 Data Centers at City Scale: How Big Is the Load?11:15 Bring Your Own Power (BYOP): Why Natural Gas Is Back in Focus16:04 Renewables Reality Check: Solar Momentum, Wind Headwinds, and Batteries19:14 Nuclear's Comeback - Restarts Now, New Builds Later21:26 Can AI Beat Humans at Investing? Man + Machine as the Edge23:33 Wrap-Up, What's NextKey insights from this episode:· Why natural gas has emerged as a key “here and now” fuel for AI infrastructure· How renewables and battery storage fit into the AI electricity mix· The long-term outlook for nuclear power and reactor construction· What “bring your own power” means for hyperscalers and utilities· How electrification and reshoring intersect with AI investing· Why the relationship between compute and energy is reshaping stock market trendsPowering AI 2.0, AI investing, infrastructure, capital markets, energy transition, utilities, stock market trends, megaforcesSources: “From CES 2026 to Yottaflops: Why the AMD Keynote Highlights a Turning Point for AI Compute”, AMD 2026; “The Industrial Revolution, coal mining, and the Felling Colliery Disaster”, Lancaster University, 2026; Bureau of Economic Analysis data 2026; “Stargate's First Data Center Site is Size of Central Park, With At Least 57 Jobs”, Bloomberg 2026; “Energy Demand from AI”, IEA 2026; “Scaling bigger, faster, cheaper data centers with smarter designs”, McKinsey 2025; EEI 2024 Review; “Data Centers Ditching the Power Grid, Mark Carney's Viral Speech, and Some Joy”, Clearview Energy; “2024 North American Energy Inventory”, IER;This content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. Reference to any company or investment strategy mentioned is for illustrative purposes only and not investment advice. In the UK and non-European Economic Area countries, this is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the European Economic Area, this is authorized and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. For full disclosures, visit blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosures.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A special episode in association with Hitachi Energy, recorded before the Munich Security Conference. Andrew Mueller and Carlota Rebelo discuss the energy transition with Hitachi Energy’s Maxine Ghavi; Markus Blume, Bavarian state minister for science and art; Prof Wolfgang Herrmann; and Bianca Rech, the director of FC Bayern Women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Day 1,456.Today, as President Volodymyr Zelensky describes the latest Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva as “difficult”, we ask whether the negotiations between Kyiv, Moscow and Washington made any tangible difference – and whether the Kremlin still has room to delay meaningful concessions. We hear from a former special envoy to Ukraine, and report on an exclusive Telegraph investigation revealing how British-manufactured microelectronics have ended up inside Russian missiles used to kill civilians in Ukraine. And we speak to the founder of a new volunteer air defence unit recruiting members from Ukraine's expatriate community to help defend against ongoing Russian drone and missile attacks.ContributorsDominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Rozina Sabur (National Security Editor). @RozinaSaburon X.With thanks to John Richardson and former US Ambassador Kurt Volker.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL – WATCH EVERY EPISODE WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:From next week, every episode will be available on our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:International Air Defence Reserves – Point of Contact: John Richardson. Written messages of enquiry only (no links) on Signal to +380 639 598839. The British designed Microchip that is Powering Putin's Missiles (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/18/british-designed-microchip-putin-russia-ukraine-missiles/Starmer ‘not being honest' on defence spending, say ex-military chiefs (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/02/18/starmer-not-honest-defence-spending-say-ex-military-chiefs/ Could Witkoff be ousted from Ukraine talks? (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/could-witkoff-be-ousted-from-ukraine-talks/ LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Rosinah Mbenya, the Country Coordinator for PELUM Kenya, a network dedicated to advancing agroecological principles among smallholder farmers and pastoralists. They discuss policy developments protecting farmers rights, agroecology as a climate solution, and the innovations that are drawing a new generation to the agriculture sector. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.
In this episode of The Derivative, host Jeff Malec talks with uranium analyst Justin Huhn and mining and commodities commentator Trevor Hall of the Going Nuclear podcast about why uranium and nuclear power may be the most compelling long-term solution for clean baseload energy. They dig into the current uranium bull market, how AI and data centers are driving a step-change in electricity demand, what makes the uranium supply–demand setup unique versus oil and gas, and why life extensions of existing reactors matter so much. The discussion also takes its course exploring the future of SMRs and advanced reactors, the realities of nuclear safety and waste, the role of geopolitics and utilities, and what could propel the next major move in uranium prices. SEND IT!Chapters:00:00-01:06= Intro01:07-09:33= Why Nuclear Now? The Case for Clean Baseload Power, AI Demand, and the Uranium Supply Squeeze09:34-18:37 = Uranium as a Commodity: Mining, Supply Risks, Financial Players, and Long-Cycle Price Dynamics18:38-28:50= Nuclear Safety, Waste Myths, and Why Fossil Fuels Funded Anti-Nuclear Fear28:51-39:59= SMRs, Advanced Reactor Designs, and the Costly Lesson of Vogtle40:00-50:20= SMRs, Military Reactors, and the High Stakes of Building New Nuclear50:21-57:09= Politics, Big Projects, and How Data Centers Are Driving an Energy Crunch57:10-1:03:50= Hyperscalers, Fuel Security, and the Next Uranium ShockFrom the episode:Going Nuclear podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-nuclear-with-justin-huhn-and-trevor-hall/id1660633132Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QAKNtCsXExOBKV8y6cwCuFollow along with Trevor and Justin on LinkedIn, check them out on Twitter/X: @TrevAHall / @uraniuminsider, and be sure to visit https://clearcommodity.net/ and https://www.uraniuminsider.com/ for more information!Don't forget to subscribe toThe Derivative, follow us on Twitter at@rcmAlts and our host Jeff at@AttainCap2, orLinkedIn , andFacebook, andsign-up for our blog digest.Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visitwww.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer
Raghu Raghuram, Managing Partner at a16z, and Sarah Wang, General Partner at a16z, speak with Samar Abbas, CEO of Temporal, about how durable execution became the infrastructure layer behind some of the world's most widely used AI agents. They cover why long-running agents require state management and recoverability, how Temporal powers OpenAI's Codex and Snap's Story processing, and why the shift from interactive to background agents is creating distributed systems challenges at a scale that didn't exist two years ago. Resources: Follow Samar Abbas: https://x.com/SamarAtTemporal Follow Sarah Wang: https://x.com/sarahdingwang Follow Raghu Raghuram: https://x.com/RaghuRaghuram Check out everything a16z is doing with artificial intelligence here, including articles, projects, and more podcasts. Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the first Human Capital Insight episode of On Aon, Jason Trull and Aon talent and rewards leaders unpack how organizations can turn rapid workforce change into a performance advantage across technology, life sciences and financial services. Drawing on Aon data and current market signals, the group explores what's shifting fastest: accelerating AI adoption and governance needs, skills evolving beyond traditional role-based models and rising expectations for personalization, flexibility and career pathways.Key Takeaways: AI is reshaping skills demand and pushing new governance and reskilling priorities across industries.Skills are evolving faster than traditional talent models. Routine and transactional tasks are declining as higher-value analytical and digital skills rise.Employee expectations continue to evolve, increasing the importance of personalization, flexibility and clear career pathways.Experts in this episode: Jason Trull — Global Head of Talent Data Solutions, AonChris Tanana — US HCS Rewards Solutions Partner, North America, AonTanaz Moazami — US HCS Rewards Solutions Partner, North America, AonEphraim Edelman — Head of Talent Data Solutions, North America, AonRahul Chawla — Advisory Best Practices, APAC, AonKey moments: (1:05) The global labor market is in a state of flux. Employee turnover, shifts in hiring trends, the spread of AI and healthcare costs are all piling the pressure on people leaders, and each industry is moving through really its own version of disruption.(5:00) We believe that about 96% of life sciences firms plan to invest in reskilling to stay competitive.(6:00) The tech sector, maybe more than any other, is facing a fundamental shift of the skills that companies need as AI adoption accelerates.(14:15) Today's employee value proposition requires companies to refocus and consider various elements, including skills, pathways and growth. Soundbites: Jason Trull:“Demand for professionals with AI skills is only going to increase, making it all the more necessary for leaders to seek out reskilling opportunities for their teams.” Chris Tanana:“It's a difficult balance staying cost efficient without undermining the ability to attract and retain critical talent.”Tanaz Moazami:“Firms are navigating multi-generational needs, evolving expectations on well-being and ongoing reinvestment in employee value proposition to keep pace.”Ephraim Edelman:“Companies are rebuilding a very different kind of talent model. We're seeing a shift towards a more skilled, more specialized and more globally distributed workforce.”Rahul Chawla:“Our clients are focused on delivering personalized benefits and communicating that value through non-traditional methods.”
James Dickson is joined by A Greener Future's Claire O'Neill to talk about GEI18, AGF's Green Events & Innovations Conference taking place next week on 24th February at Royal Lancaster London. GEI18 is set to be a day of succinct, practical sessions on sustainability in live events covering certifications, power, waste, community impact as much more. Speakers include industry leaders and music-sector partners (Earth Percent), with awards recognising the best green events and venues. The conference blends case studies, deep dives and discussion to help organisers take real steps toward greener, inclusive events. To find out more visit: https://www.agreenerfuture.com/gei To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form.
Powering the Next Generation of Mobility in Michigan On this episode of The Michigan Opportunity Podcast, we highlight Emotiv Mobility, a Michigan-based leader in supply chain integration, assembly, and advanced logistics. Vice Chairwoman, Lori Lancaster and Strategic Energy Lead, Tony Tomczak, discuss how Emotiv Mobility integrates logistics, engineered systems, manufacturing, and value-added assembly to power the next generation of mobility and energy infrastructure. Lori talks about how Emotiv looks at Michigan's automotive roots and finds ways to move them into parallel industries including aerospace, energy and more. While Tony shares with us his project on developing oil-fill distribution transformers.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comI'm watching amazing video after amazing video made by AI. They're almost as gripping as the Lowe-Farage blood feud.Hollywood is being “dis-intermediated”, to use the tech lingo. Just as television went from scheduled to on demand, now the content itself is moving that way. Want a different ending to Game of Thrones? Soon you will generate it. And that's just video. What about everything else? Even if just a fraction of the AI hype actually scales, one thing is certain: we are going to need more electricityMore data centres. More compute. More cooling. More fabrication. More automation. Doesn't matter where you are in the world - Asia, Africa, America, Europe - energy consumption is going to go up.Because that is what humans do. As we evolve, we consume more energy. We also get better at consuming energy. It's called progress.Despite ESG orthodoxy, wind and solar subsidy and build, and everything else, global oil consumption keeps rising. That's because it is currently the best form of energy.Cheap energy is the foundation of industrial competitiveness. An economy cannot compete if its energy costs twice as much as its rivals.Despite this inevitability, those in charge of energy policy - and Western Europe is the biggest offender - would have us consume less energy, and make it more expensive.So, because of the idiots, this sector has been starved of investment capital.It's all summarised here in the bell curve.Even in the US, the sector has been starved of investment. Currently energy represents about 3.3% of the total S&P 500 market value. I know times have changed but in the early 1980s this was above 25%.Here is S&P energy to S&P ratio over the last 25 years.Time to put your capital to work, folks, if you haven't already. The house view is that oil and gas companies are where gold miners were 18 months ago. Unloved and under-owned, often tightly run, often cash generative and cheap.We've been calling for higher energy prices in 2026 and we've been rolling investment capital into the sector. Dr John's timely article early in the new year should be your starting point.Today we go a step further.We'll explore how to invest in this theme, plus I'll tell you the three largest oil and gas positions in my own portfolio. I've got an exciting small-cap Colombian gas story to tell you about. Exotic.The setupHere is the 5 year chart of Brent Crude. We have seen the spike, the collapse, the rebound and the drift. What matters is that the market has repeatedly found support around $59 (blue line), a level of support which goes back to April 2021Today we are $67.After a strong January, Brent has eased back, but if you can take a 12 to 18 month view, weakness toward $60 looks more like opportunity to me.On the equity side, XOP, the US oil and gas explorers and producers ETF, has carved out what looks like a massive inverted head-and-shoulders base over the last ten years. It traded near $270 in 2014. Today it's $145.That is super bullish.
In the pursuit of digital transformation, businesses often spotlight their cutting-edge applications, their multicloud strategies, or their latest AI models. Yet, behind each of these advancements lies a powerful, unseen engine: the enterprise storage platform. Once regarded as a back?end system, enterprise storage has become a strategic platform that underpins innovation. As Irish organisations race to modernise services, comply with regulation and compete internationally, the way they store, protect, and govern data is turning into a fundamental differentiator. Today's IT leaders face a significant challenge. They must support an ever-expanding portfolio of workloads, from critical business databases to cloud-native applications and data-intensive AI projects. All this must be achieved within the constraints of tight budgets and limited staffing. The sheer volume of data being created and managed is staggering; global data generation is expected to reach 393.9 ZB by 2028, as per IDC. This explosion of information puts immense pressure on infrastructure that was not designed for this scale or complexity, resulting in data foundations under strain According to the latest Dell Innovation Catalyst Study, 48% of Irish organisations are prioritising data readiness for AI-related workload, while 66% say they are still in their early or mid-stage of their AI/GenAI journey. This underscores a reality that organisations want to innovate, but their data foundations and current storage systems are not fully equipped. From Data Silo to Intelligent Hub The perception of enterprise storage as a mere commodity is outdated. Modern platforms have become intelligent hubs that automate complex tasks and unlock new efficiencies. By integrating machine learning and advanced analytics, today's storage systems can proactively optimise workload placement, predict performance bottlenecks before they occur, and simplify management tasks that once consumed countless hours. This shift is relevant in Ireland, where businesses from multinationals to SMEs are accelerating digital transformation under the National AI Strategy. A study Dell undertook found that 96% of Irish organisations face challenges when it comes to identifying, preparing, and using data for AI/GenAI use cases, with 40% struggle to integrate AI systems with existing IT infrastructure. Intelligent storage platforms directly address these pain points by reducing complexity and improving data accessibility without creating new data silos For Irish businesses planning to expand their e-commerce operations and presence, a modern storage platform can intelligently prioritise these diverse workloads, ensuring that customer-facing applications remain responsive while they have high-speed access, they need to train their models that maintain the strategic initiatives that drive business growth. Bridging Private Cloud and Multicloud for Seamless Innovation In today's digital landscape, businesses are increasingly faced with the decision to operate within a private cloud, adopt a multicloud environment, or find a balance between the two. Enterprise storage serves as the reliable backbone for these evolving strategies, delivering the infrastructure needed to provide both security and agility at scale. For Irish businesses relying on private cloud infrastructure, enterprise storage provides robust data protection, predictable performance, and the confidence that sensitive information remains under their control. As organisations here in Ireland expand further into multicloud setups, seamless data mobility becomes essential not just for storing data but also for making it accessible and secure wherever it resides. According to the Dell study, 46% of local organisations plan to modernise their IT with intelligent infrastructure, and another 46% aim to optimise workload placement across edge, core, and cloud environments. The right storage platform is central to both goals: it can synchronise data ac...
(February 17, 2026) KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich speaks on search engines that don’t track you, why tiny digital cameras are trending, the app of the day: Splitwide, and QR code safety tips. Southern California air board rejected pollution rules after AI-generated flood of comments. How jet engines are powering data centers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Customer conversations generate value. Yet most organizations never connect that value to action. Context gets lost across channels, and next steps never connect to downstream systems. This week on The Modern Customer, Ali Tore, RingCentral's SVP & GM of Conversational AI, shares how agentic voice AI closes that gap. He outlines why organizations must move beyond isolated automation and build systems that coordinate conversations, context, and follow-through across every touchpoint. If you want AI to drive real customer outcomes — not just efficiency — this episode is for you.
Technology is reshaping the in-store experience, and Jake Neiman is helping retailers bring digital innovation into the physical world. The co-founder and CEO of BIG Digital joins Retail Gets Real to discuss how immersive kiosks, smart merchandising solutions, AI-powered interfaces and next-generation ePaper displays are transforming how customers engage with brands inside stores.(00:00:00) Powering live events with interactive kiosks(00:04:38) Building BIG Digital during a global shutdown(00:07:04) Bringing immersive technology onto the sales floor(00:11:26) What limits retailers from adopting new tech(00:12:56) What's next for digital retail innovation(00:17:34) The future of retail belongs to immersive experiencesThe National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association.Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed.Resources:• Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association• Learn about our retail education platform, the NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org• Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy• Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.comRelated:• 399: Inside Retail's Big Show: Innovation, AI and what's coming next• 392: How Warby Parker is redefining retail and customer experience
In Episode 50 of Chain Reactions, Blake sits down with Nadia Sergujuk, Co-Founder of Lagoon, the permissionless vault management infrastructure that wants to become the State Street of digital assets. With a background spanning Danish law schools, PWC Legal in London, hedge funds managing $10B+ in AUM, and VC investing in deep tech, Nadia brings a rare cross-disciplinary lens to one of the fastest-growing categories in DeFi.We cover:– How Nadia went from law school in Copenhagen to hedge funds in London to co-founding an on-chain vault protocol– What vault management infrastructure actually is and why every stablecoin dollar eventually needs one– Why Lagoon's team put their own capital in first and how word of mouth drove early traction– The stablecoin explosion, neo banks in emerging markets, and why the digital dollar is eating the world– Privacy on-chain, the rise of institutional chains, and what keeps Nadia up at night (hint: quantum computing and the triple bubble)We also get into regulation as a tailwind, why Japan is the most slept-on institutional market in crypto, the innovator's dilemma facing Western Union and Visa, and why founder-led marketing beats KOLs every time.Timestamps00:00 – Going live and Nadia joins from the Swiss Alps04:00 – From law school in Denmark to hedge funds in London06:30 – First exposure to Bitcoin in 2016 (and not buying it)08:20 – COVID, DeFi summer, and going all in on crypto09:30 – Meeting co-founder Remy at a conference in Bogota11:27 – What is Lagoon? Vault management infrastructure explained13:30 – Why permissionless and open source matters for trust16:26 – Business model: 10% of vault fees plus SaaS services18:00 – Go-to-market: putting your own money in the vaults first20:45 – BlackRock, Fidelity, and the TradFi wave coming on-chain faster than expected22:23 – Why regulation is actually a tailwind for Lagoon25:36 – Japan as the most slept-on institutional crypto market28:00 – Neo banks, stablecoin yield, and serving emerging markets30:30 – Why the digital dollar is irresistible in LatAm, Africa, and Southeast Asia37:00 – Conference circuit: DAF London, DAS New York, and founder-led presence40:06 – What keeps Nadia up at night: quantum compute and the triple bubble45:23 – Chain landscape: Solana's DeFi renaissance and BTCFi's comeback48:04 – Privacy on-chain: why institutions need it and how Lagoon will enable it51:35 – Rapid fire: founder-led marketing, KOLs, Merkl, and the power of peopleShow Notes & Mentions
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Off‑platform doesn't have to mean more complexity. Emma is joined by Instacart's Head of Off-platform Strategy, Adam Silverblatt, to break down how brands can use Instacart's first‑party data beyond Instacart.com. This looks like building high‑intent audiences, activating them via partners like The Trade Desk, Roku, Pinterest, and TikTok, and closing the loop with sales measurement. They dig into what makes Instacart's audiences truly incremental, how to avoid double‑paying for the same shoppers, and what brands should be asking every retail media network about incrementality and accountability.
Send a textIn this epsiode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner interview Angela Carter, a board member of ABC Carolinas and a leader at Metcon Building and Infrastructure. Angela shares her 30 years of experience in construction, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, leadership, mentorship, and accountability in building successful teams. She highlights her work in business development, community partnerships, and workforce development, including the RISE Academy initiative. Angela also discusses Metcon's impressive growth under her strategic guidance, underscoring the value of intentional leadership and team engagement. Listeners are encouraged to pursue careers in construction, and Angela offers her contact information for those interested in learning more.Sponsored by: Groundbreak CarolinasSupport the show
In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) podcast, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Praveen Kakulte, Founder & CEO of The POWERCON Group, to explore how India's renewable energy future depends not just on asset creation—but on asset performance, longevity, and engineering excellence.Praveen shares his journey as a first-generation entrepreneur who built a 100% bootstrapped renewable energy company in a highly capital-intensive industry. He explains why intellectual capital matters more than financial capital, and how transparency, data, and technology can unlock long-term value in wind and solar assets.The conversation dives deep into the Energy Studio, Asia's first centralized renewable energy diagnostics platform, the role of the Center for Engineering Excellence in tackling technology obsolescence, and how predictive analytics, AI, digital twins, and storage solutions are shaping the next wave of renewable transformation.
Tomás Gilbert, Director, Strategic Market Insights at Curion, joins QSR Uncut to break down his adventures as a qualitative researcher in the restaurant space. We get into what's driving traffic, what food trends are landing on menus, why beverages are hot, why menu optimization is becoming widespread, and much more. There's a reason in-market research is a growing methodology in QSR.This episode was brought to you by our partners at Curion.
Finance teams in the energy, utilities, and renewable energy sectors face unique challenges, complex ownership structures, multi-entity consolidation, regulatory reporting, and constant market volatility. In this episode of CPM Customer Success, we discuss how CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A leaders are modernizing close, consolidation, and planning with a unified CPM platform. We share two customer examples to bring this to life: A fast-growing renewable energy developer that outgrew Excel as its portfolio of solar projects expanded. One of the world's largest battery recycling enterprises with a fragmented financial process. If you're a leader in the energy or utilities space looking to deliver faster insights, improve confidence in the numbers, and support the transition to a more dynamic energy future, this episode is for you!
On Episode 796 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Prabhu Dhamodharan, Convenor of the Indian Texpreneurs Federation as well as Priyam Gandhi-Mody, Executive Director, Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Financials are powering the benchmarks as markets stay flat(03:27) Indigo says it has complied with norms it was supposed to in December(04:21) Indian negotiators score fresh wins in evolving India-US tariff deal(05:35) A deep dive into cotton economics behind the Bangladesh reciprocal deal for garment exporters and the India connect(19:40) Not just Delhi, Mumbai has several interesting conferences lined up next week tooRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREhttps://fec-council.org/aboutFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
Who said that you couldn't? Remember the first time your shared your dream with someone and they told you it was impossible? They shot you down, didn't they? If you're still hung up on this, let me break something down for you about that person........ Are they successful in their own right? Have they built a life you would live? Built a business or done things most people would find amazing? If the answer is no, fuck those people. You are not the exception to the impossible. The impossible becomes possible every single day: The 4-minute mile used to be dreamed of until it became the norm Rockets land themselves We build robot cars that drive themselves Don't let anyone tell you your dreams are impossible. Adopt the mindset to work through anything to make the impossible possible. And again, fuck those motherfuckers. They don't know shit. About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/ Rise Above
For episode 676 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Lux Thiagarajah, CCO of OpenPayd. Lux Thiagarajah has over 17 years experience working for some of the largest and most innovative organizations in finance, including JP Morgan, HSBC, BCB and FalconX. He started his career as an FX trader at JP Morgan, before moving to the buy side to run a macro trading desk. More recently he has moved into senior roles in payments, becoming the CRO of BCB and now Chief Commercial Officer at OpenPayd. Lux joined OpenPayd with a track record for taking businesses to their next stage of development, and is responsible for driving revenue and growth from both new and existing clients, as well as and identifying strategic partnerships that can further OpenPayd's ambitions.
In this episode, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market's reaction to Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed Chair, the potential rationale for lowering interest rates, and the drivers behind recent volatility in precious metals, while highlighting a broadening in market leadership thanks to more widespread earnings strength.Then, Liz Ann is joined by Dennis DeBusschere, President and chief market strategist of 22V Research. They discuss the implications of the declining dollar, the impact of AI on productivity, factor-based investing trends, monetary policy, some potential risks and opportunities in the market, and much more. On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/OnInvesting. If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Important DisclosuresThe comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab.This material is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned are not suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market, economic or political conditions. Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.Past performance is no guarantee of future results.Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.Performance may be affected by risks associated with non-diversification, including investments in specific countries or sectors. Additional risks may also include, but are not limited to, investments in foreign securities, especially emerging markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs), fixed income, municipal securities including state specific municipal securities, small capitalization securities and commodities. Each individual investor should consider these risks carefully before investing in a particular security or strategy.Technical analysis is not recommended as a sole means of investment research.Futures and futures options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Please read the Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options [LINK Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options: https://www.schwab.com/Futures_RiskDisclosure] prior to trading futures products.Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction.All names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security.Forecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only, may be based upon proprietary research and are developed through analysis of historical public data.Diversification strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets.Currency trading is speculative, very volatile and not suitable for all investors.The policy analysis provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see schwab.com/indexdefinitions(0226-7UE0) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this week's episode, you'll meet Marla Freeman, Community Relations Manager at Devon Energy—our presenting Marathon sponsor.Next, Ainsley's Angels Central Oklahoma Ambassador Chris Brinkley shares how his organization creates opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in endurance events like the Memorial Marathon.Finally, hear from Christie Thomas, founder of Wahoo Running, a training group that brings back-of-the-pack fun and front-of-the-pack mentality to runners of all levels.
Today, POLITICO Energy reporters Zack Colman and A.J. Camacho break down what they learned this week about how data centers are dramatically reshaping the U.S. power system. They discuss the recent comments from the commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, how the average American feels according to new POLITICO polling, and the potential political consequences in an election year. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Francisco "A.J." Camacho is a reporter for POLITICO's E&E News. Stefan Todorovic is the video producer of POLITICO Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Cyril Zaneski is executive editor of E&E News. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Justin get inundated with deep sea creeps. Post show song: POWERING, from the brand new THE LUCKY NIGHTSTICKS album RECOGNIZER (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Insta and on Twit and can comment on these on the Boards. You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts!Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy and their many bands can be heard on Soundcloud.
Agentic AI meets institutional finance with Sky Co-Founder Rune Christensen. Sky Co-Founder Rune Christensen sits down with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr at the Ondo Summit to share how Sky is leveraging AI agents and institutional partnerships with giants like BlackRock to scale the stablecoin ecosystem. Plus, he discusses why the focus is shifting toward revenue-generating fundamentals and how agentic finance is set to drive massive growth through 2026. - Timecodes: 01:21 - Launching Sky Agents for Yield02:47 - Scaling with BlackRock and Institutional Assets04:37 - The Massive Stablecoin Opportunity05:58 - Unpacking Sky's 2026 Forecast and Financial Report - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr.
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Powering a house with vape batteries. The piggyback bandit. QVC shopping. Dick Fur. Does Jeffrey enjoy spending time with his son? Walkout protest. Baby cries out during at the Australian open while one of the competitors is attempting to serve. Charlie doubles down on not taking babies anywhere for the first two years of their life. A snowplow driver laughs as he buries cars with snow. Police are called to a home after a man was seen walking around nude and having sex with a vacuum cleaner. Charlie has dabbled in using the vacuum for pleasure. Using a condom to masturbate for easy clean up. Hooker helped JLR put a condom on for the first time. Did JLR have to go to "John school" after he was arrested? Would Krystle fall for an inmate? Rover's cat runs the house. Queen of Manhattan, the Vanessa Del Rio biopic. Don Lemon has been arrested for taking part of the protest at a Minnesota church. List Crawler. Candace Owens released a video of Erika Kirk allegedly giggling after her husband's death.
Powering a house with vape batteries. The piggyback bandit. QVC shopping. Dick Fur. Does Jeffrey enjoy spending time with his son? Walkout protest. Baby cries out during at the Australian open while one of the competitors is attempting to serve. Charlie doubles down on not taking babies anywhere for the first two years of their life. A snowplow driver laughs as he buries cars with snow. Police are called to a home after a man was seen walking around nude and having sex with a vacuum cleaner. Charlie has dabbled in using the vacuum for pleasure. Using a condom to masturbate for easy clean up. Hooker helped JLR put a condom on for the first time. Did JLR have to go to "John school" after he was arrested? Would Krystle fall for an inmate? Rover's cat runs the house. Queen of Manhattan, the Vanessa Del Rio biopic. Don Lemon has been arrested for taking part of the protest at a Minnesota church. List Crawler. Candace Owens released a video of Erika Kirk allegedly giggling after her husband's death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Powering a house with vape batteries. The piggyback bandit. QVC shopping. Dick Fur. Does Jeffrey enjoy spending time with his son?
Powering a house with vape batteries. The piggyback bandit. QVC shopping. Dick Fur. Does Jeffrey enjoy spending time with his son?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.