Podcasts about Private sector

Bob Zimmerman discusses the crew selection for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, which has been simplified to focus on Earth-orbit docking tests. He also examines private sector developments, including German startup Isar's funding, Stoke Space's reusable rocket design, and an orbital servicing mission by Catalyst intended to rescue a decaying NASAtelescope. (7)1904

Send us fan responses! The court system has its own language, its own rituals, and its own pressure points and Don Kilam argues that most people walk in unprepared, then “consent” their way into outcomes they never wanted. We start with a bold theory: courts as “temples of Baal,” where bail functions like a required payment for release. From there, Don unpacks why words matter, why definitions matter, and why the stories we accept about law, authority, and identity can shape what happens the moment you're called to the bench. We move through symbolism, scripture, and etymology, including the idea of “bank/banc” as the judge's seat and what that suggests about the relationship between courts, money, and control. Don challenges common courtroom habits like oversharing, pleading by default, and trusting that the system will “figure it out,” while urging listeners to think in terms of procedure, documentation, and strategy. He also digs into concepts like self-incrimination, representation, and why he believes silence and precise wording can matter as much as any argument. The final stretch shifts from court survival to long-term positioning: private versus public, building a private family trust, organizing a business, circulating cash flow, and using structure to change leverage. If you're curious about bail, legal language, sui juris, court procedure, and the mindset behind refusing bad contracts, you'll have plenty to wrestle with here. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the one claim you agree with and the one you don't.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

Don't Imbibe the Kool-Aid with Kim Kennedy – The federal government alleged its practices allowed chicken, pork, and turkey processors to increase prices they charged restaurants, grocery stores, and other buyers by not allowing them to see their costs. We need to go back to the Biden Presidency to see where this too-close relationship with business and government really accelerated...

Send us fan responses! Perfect credit is not the only way to get funded, and chasing “secret” documents won't save you if you can't show clean cash flow. We kick off with Dre's real progress, including how he climbed out of the 400s, learned what trade lines and utilization really do, and built enough confidence to teach the fundamentals back to other people.Then we get into the structure that makes lenders take you seriously: operating company versus holding company, why an LLC alone can still leave you exposed, and how private agreements change the game when you start moving money. We also walk through practical business credit building using net 30 vendor accounts, a DUNS number, and setting up a business address profile that matches your paperwork.The most important takeaway is the underwriting mindset. Alternative business lenders care about what hits your bank statements, how consistent your deposits are, and whether your invoices, receipts, and contracts can prove the story your transactions tell. If you want business funding, cash flow loans, merchant cash advance options, and a step-by-step path from credit repair to real approvals, this is the blueprint we use.Subscribe for more, share this with someone building from scratch, and leave a review with the one part you want us to break down next.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

Imagine this: you step away from civil engineering for years to raise your kids, and then come back to the profession and have to pull off one of the biggest achievements in everybody's career right off the bat?

What does it take to build economies that are truly inclusive—and built for long-term impact? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Philip Gaskin to explore his diverse career spanning the private sector, entrepreneurship, and community development—and how those experiences shape his approach to economic transformation today. Philip shares how lessons from the private sector can directly inform economic development strategy, especially when it comes to innovation, ecosystem building, and driving measurable community impact. The conversation also highlights the importance of addressing systemic barriers that limit access to capital and opportunity in underserved communities. A key focus is the role of economic developers as connectors—bridging policy, private sector insight, and community needs to build stronger, more resilient local economies.   The discussion also touches on Kansas City's evolving economic landscape and how regional ecosystems can serve as powerful models for inclusive growth and entrepreneurial support. Key Takeaways Private sector experience can strengthen economic development strategy Inclusive growth requires addressing access to capital and opportunity gaps Economic developers play a key role in policy and collaboration Strong ecosystems drive innovation and community transformation Kansas City offers a model for regional economic growth Continuous transformation is essential for long-term impact Key Topics Covered Private sector lessons for economic development Community and economic transformation Inclusive entrepreneurship and access to capital Role of economic developers in policy and collaboration Kansas City's ecosystem and growth model Sound Bites "Crazy times call for crazy organizations" "Communities need to embrace their potential" "Continual work on transforming communities"  

Send us fan responses! If you've ever wondered whether an LLC is real protection or just paperwork, we go straight into the uncomfortable part: courts can still connect you to your company when the separation isn't real. From the hills over downtown LA, we talk privacy, risk, and why “moving quiet” becomes a strategy once your name, location, and money are visible.We break down a layered asset protection approach: LLCs as pass-through entities, holding companies in charging order protection states, and the “alter ego doctrine” problem that can pierce the veil when your business and personal life blur together. Then we step into the most debated part of the conversation, a trust structure the host describes as a non-grantor irrevocable complex discretionary spendthrift trust. He ties it to trust taxation concepts and cites IRC 643(b), arguing it changes how certain income items are treated under the governing instrument and local law. This is technical territory, so we keep it practical: what questions to ask, what to verify, and why licensed legal and tax advice matters before anyone tries to implement a plan.We also get into the mechanics that make or break real-world business finance: documentation, invoices, receipts, profit-sharing agreements, and why cash flow often matters more than chasing a perfect credit score. We close with what's next for the private community, including updates on services and the Las Vegas Memorial Day weekend plans. If you got value, subscribe, share this with a builder who needs it, and leave a review with the one topic you want us to go deeper on next.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

Send us fan responses! Your life doesn't shift when you get “lucky” it shifts when your beliefs, words, and daily choices finally line up. I'm in Glendale with Bueli N'jheri, and we go deep on what manifestation looks like when you stop keeping it vague and start treating it like a practice you can measure.We connect quantum physics manifestation to real human wiring: neuroscience, negativity bias, and the way self-talk quietly sets your limits. Bueli breaks down why specificity matters (“get definite with the infinite”), why “want” and “try” can keep you stuck in lack, and how creation can be an act of worship. We also get honest about momentum: if you can't handle what you have now, more attention, more money, and more responsibility won't feel like a blessing, it'll feel like pressure.Then we bring it to the real world: privacy, trust structures, and why so many people get burned copying “game” without understanding the rules. We talk about how benefits traps and identity labels (fixed income, section eight, even fear of leveling up) can cause self-sabotage, and why learning to receive is part of building prosperity. You'll also hear about Bueli's books The Quanta and The Quanta 2.0, plus the audiobook created for the blind community.Tap in, share this with someone who's ready to upgrade their mindset and their systems, and leave a review if you want more conversations that bridge spirituality, strategy, and financial literacy#donkilam #privatelife #quantamhttps://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

The CareWorks Project provides technical expertise on issues such as workforce, caregiving, aging, and long-term services and supports financing. It also supports leaders around issues related to narrative change and strategic communications. And it helps design programs and initiatives related to long-term care, and assists with leadership and organizational development. While wages and benefits are a top need of direct care workers, they also need strong training programs that reflect today's competencies, along with honest career pathways, a wide range of workforce supports from transportation to child care, and respect, Espinoza said. Direct care workers remain largely invisible and society. There was a temporary moving of the needle during the COVID-19 pandemic, when there was a surge of appreciation for work that direct care workers do, but it did not lead to sound policy changes that materially improve their lives. If he had a magic wand, he'd create a long-term care financing system, along with the creation of policy and structural arrangements that allow people to age in place in their homes and communities. What concerns Espinoza most is the pervasive belief that care is a private burden as opposed to a public responsibility. Follow us on social media: X: @McKHomeCare Facebook: McKnight's Home Care LinkedIn: McKnight's Home Care Instagram: mcknights_homecare Follow The CareWorks Project on social media: Show contributors:McKnight's Home Care Editor Liza Berger and Robert Espinoza, founder and CEO of The CareWorks Project Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan Stern and his team at Grey Bull are specialists in exfiltrating Americans from highly volatile contexts. In this episode, we follow Bryan into the heart of the conflict in Ukraine, where he'll need to rely on his wits to rescue a young man from the heat of battle. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Frank Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Rene Beach, President of Focus People, an Atlanta-based staffing agency. Rene discusses Focus People’s specialization in government and mid-market private sector staffing, including serving as a major workforce provider for the State of Georgia. She shares advice for job seekers on tailoring resumes and making personal […]

A regional deep dive exploring how Uzbekistan can anchor an Islamic investment and capital-raising corridor across Central Asia. The session highlights opportunities for regional cross-border trade and capital flows, infrastructure financing, investment partnerships, and the policy measures needed to elevate Uzbekistan's competitiveness as an Islamic finance and capital market hub in the New Asia economic landscape.Moderator:Dr Adnan Aziz, Managing Director, Inclusive Resource ManagementPanelists:Alisher Djumanov, Managing Partner, AD WealthDiyor Isroilov, Head of Investor Center Coordination Unit, Ministry of Investment, Industryand Trade of the Republic of UzbekistanJames Sadler, Head of Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance, Banking and Corporate Finance, Oman Investment BankLeah Weldon-Evans, Head of Islamic Capital Markets and Structuring, Simmons & Simmons Middle EastUlan Abylgaziev, Division Manager, Line of Finance Division, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Muzaffarjon Nizamidinov, Senior Principal, Line of Finance, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

She recently transitioned to a new role and organization and is having trouble finding inspiration and motivation. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through why she feels professionally unfulfilled, and what she can do about it. For further reading: When Work Truly Fills Your Cup: https://karen-onpurpose1.medium.com/when-work-truly-fills-your-cup-83b0890ccf8b3 Questions to Ask When Your Job Isn't Fulfilling: https://hbr.org/2022/11/3-questions-to-ask-when-your-job-isnt-fulfillingHow to Transition from Public Service to the Private Sector: https://www.executivegov.com/articles/how-to-transition-from-government-to-industryConnect with Muriel:Website: murielwilkins.comLinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins Instagram: @CoachMurielWIlkins Join the Coaching Real Leaders Community: coachingrealleaderscommunity.comRead Muriel's book: LeadershipUnblocked.com Masterworks: Visit masterworks.art/leaders to view their track record and inquire for membership.Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Investing involves risk. See important disclosures at masterworks.com/cdSee the Offering Circular for our current offering featuring work by Jean-Michel Basquiat here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ambassador Randy Tobias, former Vice Chair of AT&T, and Chair and CEO of AT&T's primary operating unit, AT&T Communications. Randy left AT&T in 1993 to become Chair, President and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company. In 2003 President George W. Bush nominated him to be the founding United States Global AIDS Coordinator with the rank of Ambassador and with the charge to develop, launch and lead what became PEPFAR, a multibillion-dollar U.S. government initiative to blunt the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, first in sub-Saharan Africa and then globally. Now in its twenty-second year, PEPFAR is credited with having saved more than 26 million lives. Subsequently President Bush named Randy Administrator of USAID and concurrently the first Director of all United States Foreign Assistance with the rank of Deputy Secretary of State. Ambassador Tobias has been recognized with a long and diverse list of honors including five honorary degrees. He has served on a number of corporate and non-profit boards, and in leadership roles with numerous organizations including as chair of the boards of trustees of both Duke University and Indiana University. He is the author of two books, Put The Moose On The Table: Lessons In Leadership From A CEO's Journey Through Business And Life, and Never Daunted: A Life and Legacy of Embracing Change, a memoir published in 2025. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: AMBASSADOR RANDY TOBIAS: BIO: BIO: Ambassador Randy Tobias BOOKS: Never Daunted: A Life and Legacy of Embracing Change, by Randall L. Tobias Put the Moose on the Table: Lessons in Leadership from a CEO’s Journey Though Business and Life, by Randall L. Tobias and Todd Tobias WEBSITE: Tobias Leadership Center, University of Indiana

Send us fan responses! Paperwork, power, and cash flow collide in a candid mentorship call that swings from banking tactics to big beliefs about identity. We talk through how we think about separating personal money from business money, why documentation matters when you want leverage, and how cash flow can open doors that a perfect credit score never will.From there, we get into the most debated part of the conversation: trust structures, private versus public business handling, and the way people use forms, credits, and programs to try to improve their financial position. You'll hear references to Form 1041, refund related forms, R&D style tax credit talk, and other incentives that can impact a small business. We also keep it real about the need to verify claims, understand eligibility, and stay compliant, because the stakes get high fast when you start touching taxes and banking.The call lands on mindset and leadership: self talk, visualization, setting standards for your circle, and staying locked in when results are not visible yet. If you're into entrepreneurship, business funding, cash flow systems, trusts, and the psychology of building wealth, there's a lot here to think about and a lot to research the right way.Subscribe for more real conversations, share this with someone building their own structure, and leave a review with the one takeaway you're actually going to apply.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

In the private sector, you are always auditioning. Joe Neal, owner of 2SP Sports Performance based near Detroit, MI, shares a blueprint for serving athletes from youth to the professional ranks. Those foundational principles support off-season training for National Hockey League (NHL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) players. Neal reflects on his untraditional path from an underserved college baseball athlete to a business owner. Along the way, his coaching was guided by self-experimentation, creative training techniques, and relentless learning. He explains what makes a strong private-sector program: coaches should be prepared, moving, and communicating, not buried in screens or programming. Neal also breaks down how he uses technology to individualize training, track progress, and support better decisions without losing supervision. He emphasizes long-term development, where overlooked athletes can keep growing, stay healthier, and outperform early expectations. Listen for practical lessons on culture, coaching, business, and private-sector development across every level of sport. Connect with Joe on Instagram: @joeneal2 or by email: joe@2spsports.com | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs Join the NSCA Entrepreneur Special Interest Group (SIG) on LinkedIn to connect with other coaches and explore ideas for building and leading in the private sector.Show Notes“If you want to go into the private sector, you got to be willing to bet on yourself constantly. And always be ready to audition, because that's what I feel like I deal with every single day.” 15:25 “If we can do a really competitive and compelling job to get them in there, it’s going to make a difference, you know, a change in their outcomes. [...] I was that athlete who really needed it and that athlete who we probably wouldn't have had, we probably wouldn't be talking if I didn't go through that process myself at this point and just kind of coasted through my career. And it was a game changer for me.” 23:25 “One thing that we want is we want our coaches prepped and ready to go. They shouldn't be programing during, during the session and those type of distractions are really problematic. [...] If they have high energy than our then our athletes are going to have high energy.” 29:40

The Naval Postgraduate School launched a new Master of Science in AI degree program with 27 sailors and marines from the Naval Information Forces command.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

VERONIQUE DERUGY Successful private sector figures joining the Trump administration struggle with the rigid rules of government, finding it far more difficult to cut spending or fire employees than in the private sector. (14/16)1929 HOOVER  INAUGURATION PARADE

Bob Zimmerman discusses private sector aerospace growth, including SpaceX's potential expansion in Louisiana. He highlights the success of vertically integrated companies like Rocket Lab and new private space station ventures involving multiple international partners. (15/16)1932

The success of WWII production highlights a fundamental tension between centralized government command and private sector innovation. During World War I, Woodrow Wilson's attempt to nationalize the economy resulted in a disaster where vast sums were spent without producing a single airplane or ship. Learning from this, FDR and Knudsen chose to let private industry determine how to execute the goals set by Washington. This partnership allowed businesses to unleash their expertise and innovation to solve public sector problems. Today, the American defense industrial base has shrunk significantly, lagging behind in critical areas like AI, semiconductors, and quantum technology. The sources argue that we have given too much control to bureaucrats rather than turning the private sector loose. The contrast is exemplified by the success of SpaceX versus NASA, suggesting that the secret to restoring national security lies in recreating the flexible, incentive-based industrial environment that won the Second World War. (4/4)1936

Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!In this episode, Stefano sits down with Conservative MP and National Outreach Chair Arpan Khanna for a real conversation about politics, public service, affordability, and the future of Canada.Arpan shares his journey growing up in a hardworking immigrant family, watching his parents sacrifice to build a better life in Canada, and how those values shaped his passion for politics, community, and public service.From working tough summer jobs and studying criminology to entering politics through grassroots conservative activism, Arpan opens up about the experiences that pushed him toward fighting for Canadian families and becoming a Member of Parliament.The conversation dives deep into the importance of free speech, open dialogue, and why meaningful conversations matter more than ever in a divided political climate.Throughout the episode, Stefano and Arpan discuss:• Arpan's upbringing and his parents' immigrant journey to Canada• the values of hard work, discipline, integrity, and community• why public service should always put people before politics• the importance of free speech and open conversation in Canada• Pierre Poilievre's leadership, vision, and growing support across the country• martial arts, discipline, and the mindset behind leadership• why more young Canadians need to get involved politically• the growing affordability crisis facing Canadians• housing costs, food inflation, and rising financial pressure on families• youth unemployment and why many young people feel hopeless• government spending, taxes, and the expansion of bureaucracy• repeat offenders, crime, public safety, and Arpan's jail-not-bail legislation• the impact of carbon taxes, gas prices, and rising grocery costs• the recent floor crossings in Parliament and what they mean for voters• concerns around government accountability and political trust• why Conservatives believe smaller government creates stronger citizens• restoring optimism, opportunity, and the Canadian promiseArpan also shares what it felt like walking into Parliament for the first time, the responsibility he feels representing his constituents, and why he still believes Canada's best days are ahead.Grab a casual, lock in, and let's get into it.Host: Stefano (stefo)Instagram: @drstefohttps://www.instagram.com/drstefo?igs...Guest: Arpan Khanna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arpankhanna?igsh=YWd2OHNheGE4OWg2https://arpankhannamp.ca/contact/This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada's best home fortification. Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more.Follow Canada First on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/canadafirst.inc?igsh=OGd4YjZ5enV0M2t5CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:05 Meet Arpan Khanna 00:02:40 Why Conversations Matter 00:05:10 Fighting For Communities 00:06:55 Pierre Poilievre & UFC 00:09:55 Arpan's Immigrant Story 00:13:05 Discovering Politics 00:15:00 Why Politics Matters 00:17:05 Becoming Conservative 00:18:50 Conservative Values Explained 00:21:00 Crime & Repeat Offenders 00:23:10 Taking A Seat In Parliament 00:26:30 Floor Crossing Betrayal 00:30:05 Don't Lose Faith In Canada 00:31:55 Is Pierre Still The Leader? 00:34:20 Liberal Policies Under Fire 00:35:10 Cost Of Living Crisis 00:38:00 Are Canadians Being Misled? 00:39:20 Rich vs Poor Canada 00:40:40 Gas Prices & Carbon Tax 00:43:05 The Carbon Tax Illusion 00:44:20 Canada's Untapped Potential 00:46:10 Big Government Problems 00:48:35 Government Spending & Corruption 00:51:00 Public Sector vs Private Sector 00:53:20 The Future Of Young Canadians 00:56:10 Housing & Home Ownership 00:58:40 Crime, Drugs & Disorder 01:02:10 Freedom & Canadian Identity 01:05:00 Why Canadians Feel Frustrated 01:08:30 Media Narratives & Messaging 01:12:20 Restoring Hope In Canada 01:15:40 Final Thoughts 01:18:00 Closing Message

As I stated yesterday, a debate can still be had about what appropriate levels of compensation should be for teachers and whether the CTA demanded raise of 4.8% or the PBC School District offered raise of 1.5% is most appropriate, however first the facts should be established which is not something I've not seen occur with any news reporting other than what I've covered over the years. This has often placed me in the crosshairs of teachers – which isn't inherently my intention to do. As always there are two sides to stories and one side to facts. These are facts and the basis for any honest conversation regarding this topic.  

05 May 2026. Dubai has announced a two year action plan to bring agentic AI into the private sector through the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Jessica Constantinidis, Innovation Officer EMEA at ServiceNow, joins us on what that means for businesses on the ground. Plus, Alpha Dhabi reports an 81% surge in net profit with revenue hitting AED 18.8 billion, Derek Nicholson breaks down the numbers. And the Dubai popsicle maker that shipped a million homemade treats to Walmart China tells us how they pulled it off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us fan responses! Peace and love, we're checking in with the school and getting straight to what people actually want: what's changing, what's coming next, and how to move with structure instead of confusion. We talk through a major update on our publishing deal and why the books were pulled from Amazon, then we lay out the practical details for the Las Vegas weekend meetup and why we keep pushing real-life networking over online-only connections.From there, the live Q&A turns into a crash course on business credit building and entity setup. We answer beginner questions on DUNS numbers, net 30 accounts, and what a strong Paydex score is really tied to. We also dig into the basics of privacy-minded structuring, including how we think about an LLC, a holding company, a family office, and why trust roles matter if you're trying to avoid commingling and keep your personal name out of the spotlight.We then shift into higher-level “private life” topics: Palau ID and international identification, foreign status paperwork like the W-8BEN, and how we interpret legal definitions that separate “citizen” ideas from “national” framing. We finish with a tactical section on paying yourself through payroll (ADP or Gusto), tracking business activity, and exploring legitimate tax credits, plus a discussion on GAAP, securitization, and why we think credit reporting is often misunderstood as purely “consumer law.”If you got value from this, subscribe, share it with one person building business credit, and leave a review with the one topic you want us to break down next.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

Greg Kelly reflects on a new political era characterized by a preference for private-sector pragmatism over the caution of career bureaucrats. He argues that the national security establishment and the media previously engaged in a calculated subversion of the executive branch through "fake news" and historical briefings intended to undermine leadership. Amidst discussions of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and critiques of modern political figures, he then shifts toward a philosophical call for personal growth, emphasizing the importance of organized priorities, faith, and genuine generosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scholars have long viewed intelligence as the preserve of nation states. Where the term ‘private sector intelligence' is used, the focus has been overwhelmingly on government contractors. As such, a crucial aspect of intelligence power has been overlooked: the use of intelligence by corporations to navigate and influence the world. Where there has been academic scrutiny of the field, it is seen as a post-9/11 phenomenon, and that a state monopoly of intelligence has been eroded. Beyond States and Spies: The Security Intelligence Services of the Private Sector (Edinburgh UP, 2024) by Dr. Lewis Sage-Passant demonstrates - through original research - that such a monopoly never existed. Private sector intelligence is at least as old as the organised intelligence activities of the nation state. Beyond States and Spies offers a comparative examination of private and public intelligence, and makes a compelling case for understanding the dangers posed by unregulated intelligence in private hands. Overall, this casts new light on a hitherto under investigated academic space. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Scholars have long viewed intelligence as the preserve of nation states. Where the term ‘private sector intelligence' is used, the focus has been overwhelmingly on government contractors. As such, a crucial aspect of intelligence power has been overlooked: the use of intelligence by corporations to navigate and influence the world. Where there has been academic scrutiny of the field, it is seen as a post-9/11 phenomenon, and that a state monopoly of intelligence has been eroded. Beyond States and Spies: The Security Intelligence Services of the Private Sector (Edinburgh UP, 2024) by Dr. Lewis Sage-Passant demonstrates - through original research - that such a monopoly never existed. Private sector intelligence is at least as old as the organised intelligence activities of the nation state. Beyond States and Spies offers a comparative examination of private and public intelligence, and makes a compelling case for understanding the dangers posed by unregulated intelligence in private hands. Overall, this casts new light on a hitherto under investigated academic space. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Scholars have long viewed intelligence as the preserve of nation states. Where the term ‘private sector intelligence' is used, the focus has been overwhelmingly on government contractors. As such, a crucial aspect of intelligence power has been overlooked: the use of intelligence by corporations to navigate and influence the world. Where there has been academic scrutiny of the field, it is seen as a post-9/11 phenomenon, and that a state monopoly of intelligence has been eroded. Beyond States and Spies: The Security Intelligence Services of the Private Sector (Edinburgh UP, 2024) by Dr. Lewis Sage-Passant demonstrates - through original research - that such a monopoly never existed. Private sector intelligence is at least as old as the organised intelligence activities of the nation state. Beyond States and Spies offers a comparative examination of private and public intelligence, and makes a compelling case for understanding the dangers posed by unregulated intelligence in private hands. Overall, this casts new light on a hitherto under investigated academic space. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Scholars have long viewed intelligence as the preserve of nation states. Where the term ‘private sector intelligence' is used, the focus has been overwhelmingly on government contractors. As such, a crucial aspect of intelligence power has been overlooked: the use of intelligence by corporations to navigate and influence the world. Where there has been academic scrutiny of the field, it is seen as a post-9/11 phenomenon, and that a state monopoly of intelligence has been eroded. Beyond States and Spies: The Security Intelligence Services of the Private Sector (Edinburgh UP, 2024) by Dr. Lewis Sage-Passant demonstrates - through original research - that such a monopoly never existed. Private sector intelligence is at least as old as the organised intelligence activities of the nation state. Beyond States and Spies offers a comparative examination of private and public intelligence, and makes a compelling case for understanding the dangers posed by unregulated intelligence in private hands. Overall, this casts new light on a hitherto under investigated academic space. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us fan responses! Want real autonomy without getting tangled in red tape? We lay out a clear path to build a lawful ministry from the ground up, then show how a 508(c)(1)(A) ministry trust and an unincorporated association protect your speech, your mission, and your family's legacy. From ordination to baptismal records, from bylaws to bank accounts, this is a practical walkthrough built for people who want to serve and steward assets with integrity.We start with the legal bedrock—freedom of religion—and turn it into a working structure. You'll hear how ordination through recognized bodies can be recorded and supported with clergy credentials and sacramental logs, why baptismal certificates and affidavits matter for identity, and how to draft bylaws that define purpose, roles, and membership. Then we get into strategy: how 508(c)(1)(A) differs from a 501(c)(3), when to use a public nonprofit shell with a 508 attachment, and how to operate a ministry trust that dedicates assets to charitable purposes while your family serves as trustees and officers.Next, we map the asset stack. Make your name a business, place operating companies under a manager-managed holding LLC formed in a strong charging-order state, and set the 508(c)(1)(A) as beneficial owner. We talk clean records, resolutions, EINs, banking, and what to expect when opening accounts for unincorporated associations. For compliance and mobility, we break down IRS Forms 4361 for ministers and 4029 for qualifying members, including how to document lineage to pre-1951 religious bodies and where to send filings. We close with Private Membership Association basics—admission rules, member agreements, and privacy—so your ministry serves people while staying organized and protected.If this playbook helps, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Want the replay, templates, and step-by-step guidance? Text “Private Life” to 702-200-4900 or call 702-200-4900 to join DK's private business circle.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

Private hiring came in stronger than expected in the latest ADP Jobs Report—but the details reveal a more uneven economy. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the March ADP Jobs Report, where private sector employers added 62,000 jobs and annual pay rose 4.5%. Most of the job growth came from healthcare and construction, while sectors like manufacturing and transportation saw losses. Small businesses led hiring, while larger companies pulled back. What does that mean for real estate investors? Strong construction hiring could help ease housing supply. But uneven job growth and rising costs may keep inflation elevated—and mortgage rates higher for longer. Kathy explains what this mixed labor market means for home prices, interest rates, and investment strategy moving forward. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/private-sector-hiring-totaled-62000-in-march-better-than-expected-adp-says.html   

A patchy federal job landscape is threatening to upend a longstanding cyber talent pipeline. Hundreds of students graduate from the CyberCorps Scholarship-for-Service program every year. But recent and soon-to-be graduates say they continue to face major challenges in finding federal job opportunities. For more, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ousted Pam Bondi Declares She's 'Thrilled' to Take on New 'Private Sector' Job - After Trump Fired Her Following Epstein Files SnafuAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After more than two decades in the FBI, including leading its global intelligence program, Josh Skule has seen firsthand how intelligence shapes national security and business risk. In this conversation, he shares lessons from the Bureau, the challenges of transitioning into the private sector, and why collaboration across government and industry is more critical than ever. The discussion explores how organizations can better balance tactical demands with long-term strategy, navigate evolving threats, and build smarter, intelligence-led security programs. It's a candid look at what it takes to lead in today's complex risk environment. You'll learn: How to balance immediate threats with long-term intelligence strategy Why information sharing between government and private sector remains challenging How to build a modern, intelligence-led corporate security program If you're enjoying this episode, please take a minute to rate and review the show.

Send us fan responses! What if the problem isn't your hustle, but your structure? We pull back the curtain on how public trustees manage your identity and assets, then show how to flip the script by standing up your own administration with trusts, a 508 C1A ministry, and unincorporated associations. From getting ordained to drafting covenants and bylaws, this is a field guide for moving your life from public default to private design.We start by reframing trusts as practical banks that hold and direct property, then stack entities the smart way: a holding company as single member of your operating LLCs, a business version of your name acting as trustee, and a 508 C1A faith-based organization positioned as beneficiary owner. This separation of roles clarifies legal versus equitable title, which changes everything about taxes, control, and risk. Along the way, we tackle language and power—why “administration” matters, how public records create exposure, and how private contracts protect speech and mission.You'll also get a simple unincorporated association play: bylaws, meeting minutes, a banking resolution, and an EIN. Add NDAs and indemnity language so you keep your rules in-house rather than living under a bank's defaults. We cover practical banking tactics, when to record at the county, how to keep schedules private, and where offshore and friendly states can help. Guest insights underscore the mindset shift: own nothing, control everything, and let your covenants guide real community care.Ready to build your private governance and stop asking permission to speak, serve, and grow? Tap play, take notes, and then take action. If this moved you, subscribe, share with a builder who needs it, and leave a review telling us what you're implementing first.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

Everyone is talking about AI like it's the end of work.But we've heard this before.From the Luddites to the internet boom, every major technological leap came with the same prediction: mass job loss, economic collapse, and human irrelevance.And every single time… it was wrong.In this episode, Chad Law breaks down why the AI panic feels so familiar—and why the people pushing the fear might not be worried about you at all.Because AI doesn't just automate work.It exposes systems.⚡ Inside this episode:The historical pattern behind every “job-killing” technologyWhy AI is different—but not in the way you're being toldHow government inefficiency becomes visible in an AI-driven worldThe real meaning behind AI regulation pushesWhy UBI keeps appearing every time fear peaksThe concept of AI as a “clarity machine”This isn't about replacement.It's about exposure.

"It is important to present DRC and Angola in the way it should be presented."On Limitless Africa, we look at the ways in which Africans can fulfill their limitless potential. And we also look at how partnerships with allies like the United States can help that happen. That's why we're talking to Ziad Dalloul, the founder, president and CEO of AfriCell, the only U.S.-owned mobile network operator in Africa.AFRICEL's main hubs are Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the DRC, the Gambia, and Sierra Leone. They have four thousand full time staff and have been going for over a quarter of a century. They have almost 20 million users across those four countries and generate $400million in revenue. It's worth reminding you AFRICEL is also responsible for the documentary Lobito Bound. It's about the train line that connects Angola's Atlantic port of Lobito to the mineral-rich regions of the DRC and Zambia.And that's the key word: connects... connectivity is Africell's business. And when Africans connect among themselves and with the world, they will be able to fulfill their limitless potential.Plus: How American and Chinese telecommunications businesses differ.

13. Guest Peter Berkowitz discusses the book "Mobilize," which advocates for rebooting the American industrial base. He critiques central planning and argues the U.S. must leverage private-sector entrepreneurial innovation to counter the ChineseCommunist Party.,, (14)1943 PA SECTION

Hosts:  Andy Shiles & Lalo Solorzano Guest: Vincent “Vinny” Annunziato – Former CBP Director, Trade Technology Leader, Founder of Digital Supply Chain Innovations (DSCI), SVP at Profit Trust LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentrobertannunziato/ Published : March 19, 2026 Length: ~35 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center

Although its population is small, it's the world's fastest growing economy – thanks to the discovery of vast amounts of offshore oil and gas. But how will Guyana's newly found wealth be distributed – and who will feel its benefits? Jonny Dymond and a panel of political leaders and businesspeople face tough questions from a lively audience in the country's capital, Georgetown. The Panel: Ashni Singh: Minister of Finance for the governing PPP/C Party Tabitha Sarabo-Halley: Opposition MP, WIN party Ayodele Dalgety-Dean: Chair of SISPRO – a women led energy company Clinton Urling: Secretary of the Private Sector commission of GuyanaProducer: Helen Towner

In this episode, I am in conversation with Dr Christiane Tristl, an economic geographer interested in heterodox economic geography. Their scholarship focuses on big tech companies, digital technologies, marketisation of water and critical agri-food studies. We discuss her book Turning Water into Commodity: Digital Innovation and the Private Sector as Development Agent (Bristol UP, 2025). Dr Tristl's book explores how private sector approaches and digital technologies open up remote regions to permanent arrangements of transnational market-based water supply beyond state sovereignty, which define their users as paying customers. By considering the socio-political realities of these market based interventions in the water sector, Dr Tristl's research spells out for us the increasing influence of private corporations and philanthrocapitalist principles in development cooperation in both rural and peri-urban parts of Kenya.Abhilasha Jain is a social anthropologist trained at the London School of Economics. Her research interests lie at the intersection of caste, gender, spatial and climate justice, legal and critical anthropology. She is a qualitative researcher, curriculum designer and a feminist ethnographer. She has produced and co-hosted an academic podcast in India called AcademiaBTS, to bring graduates and PhD scholars to talk about their work, academic life in India, and to build a community that resonates with students in higher education.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Send us fan responses! Ever feel like the system is built to keep you compliant and broke? We go straight at the root: status, contracts, and how to build a private life the state doesn't control. From the way schools train obedience to the way courts extract value, we unpack how your identity is treated like a business—and how to take the driver's seat with trusts, DBAs, and clear boundaries that protect your assets and time.We map a practical blueprint. Start by formalizing your family trust and placing a holding company in a protective state like Nevada or Wyoming. Use DBAs for children's names, separate roles to avoid commingling, and learn the key signals that shift jurisdiction—like reserving rights and declining to contract in court. Then layer on finance: fund the trust, leverage cash value life insurance for lines of credit, and consider offshore jurisdictions such as Nevis or the Cook Islands for advanced asset protection. This isn't about hiding; it's about lawful structure and tax avoidance the way corporations have done for decades.Along the way, we explore identity, language, and power. Tribal models in Africa, private communities, and even micronations in Nevada highlight how groups claim autonomy with bylaws, culture, and clear leadership. We connect that to modern tools—crypto, mobile money, and private IDs for specific travel contexts—to move fluidly across borders and systems. And we ground it all in mindset: truth as an energy saver, intuition as a compass, and daily rituals that turn intent into action. Freedom is a paperwork skill and a discipline. Tap in to learn how to stop asking for permission and start setting terms.If this expanded your playbook, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a structure upgrade, and drop a review so we know which topic to dig into next.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

Bob Zimmerman reports that Jared Isaacman restructured the Artemis program to favor private sector landers, shifting Artemis 3 to Earth-orbit testing due to the SLS rocket's slow launch cadence. 7.1956

Professor Evan Ellis reports that the US allows Venezuelan oil resale to Cuba's private sector to empower citizens, while Nicolas Maduro faces criminal proceedings in a formal New York courtroom. 11.1900 MEXICO

Send us fan responses! Ready to run private, bank clean, and keep your identity out of public files? We break down a step-by-step playbook for building an unincorporated association that passes due diligence, opens accounts at major banks, and aligns with your goals for privacy and control. From the first brick—your virtual address, business phone, and professional email—to advanced choices like digital residency in Palau or Estonia, we connect the dots so you can verify identity, access platforms, and scale without relying on a Social Security Number.We get specific about status and structure. You'll hear why national vs citizen language changes how systems view you, how police handbooks and treaty protocols treat foreign nationals, and where common law trust concepts show up in practical banking. Then we move into execution: how to obtain an EIN with “FOREIGN” in the SSN field by fax or mail, and when to use a registered agent to streamline the process. We share the exact documents that make bankers nod—mission statement, bylaws or constitution, trustee roster, indemnity and NDA clauses, meeting minutes, and a clear banking resolution that names authorized signers.To tie it all together, we map the unincorporated association to familiar UBO and business trust models, explain beneficiary options like a nonprofit or 508(c)(1)(A), and show how to keep your operations coherent, compliant, and private. You'll leave with a realistic view of timelines, the tools to prove legitimacy without overexposure, and the confidence to open accounts at institutions like Chase or PNC. If you want a structure that respects your data, secures your funding pathways, and keeps your governance tight, this walkthrough was built for you.If this helped clarify your path, subscribe, share it with a builder who values privacy, and leave a review with your biggest question—what step are you taking next?https://donkilam.com https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

President Trump is reversing the Biden administration's years of damage to American “family finances” and “federal finances.” When Biden left office in Jan. 2025, “the private sector wasn't adding any jobs at all, but losing them,” explains E.J. Antoni, Ph.D., The Heritage Foundation's chief economist. One year later and Trump is righting the ship: Last month was the best January ever for employment among native-born Americans.  The private sector added 172,000 jobs while government jobs declined by 42,000. All told, Donald Trump has reduced the federal bureaucracy by 323,000 in just one year.

Guest: Charles Ortel. Ortel highlights strong private sector growth in Malaysia and Indonesia, contrasting it with China's economic struggles and the state's "national team" intervening to prop up markets.1889 BOUGAINVILLE