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We hear some quick takes on holiday spending, cash transactions, wrapping paper and white Christmases. Holiday Showdown: Surprise gifts or stick to the list? The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss injectable drug Wegovy. We break down the impact this could have on health in America and the potential side effects of the pill.

Dan and Ellen talk with Jennifer Peter, who was named editor-in-chief of The Marshall Project in September of 2025. The Marshall Project is a national nonprofit that covers issues related to criminal justice. She's only the third editor in 10 years, replacing Susan Chira, a former New York Times editor. Peter started her career as a reporter, working for 12 years at newspapers in Idaho, Connecticut and Virginia before joining The Associated Press in Boston. From the AP, she moved to The Globe, where she rose quickly through the ranks. She was regional editor, politics editor, and city editor. As metro editor, she oversaw The Globe's Boston Marathon bombing coverage, which won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News.  In 2018 she was promoted to managing editor, the number-two position in the newsroom. In our conversation, Peter tells us about The Marshall Project's mission, including its foray into local news in Cleveland, St. Louis and Jackson, Mississippi. A production note: Dan is at Northeastern, but Ellen is beaming in from a studio at Brookline Interactive Group, which handles multimedia for the town of Brookline. BIG, as it is known locally, is also host to a class of Brandeis students who travel to Brookline to report and write stories for Brookline.News, the nonprofit newsroom Ellen is part of. BIG provides audio and video of Brookline civic meetings and also works with Brookline public school students on multimedia projects.   Dan has a Quick Take about yet another newspaper that's gone out of business, although this one has an unusual twist. The devastating wildfires that ripped through the Los Angeles area last January have claimed the Palisadian-Post, a twice-monthly newspaper that had been publishing since 1928. The problem is that many of the residents were forced to leave, and though rebuilding is under way, the community hasn't come close to recovering.  One of Dan's Northeastern students, Abbie O'Connor, is from the Pacific Palisades — her home is still standing. She wrote several times in my opinion journalism class during the semester about how the Palisades were affected by the fire. Among other things, an enormous number of Palisades residents moved to Manhattan Beach, re-creating the sense of community they had in their former homes. Abbie's final project was an enterprise story on racial and economic disparities in the rebuilding resources that are being made available to the mostly white, affluent residents of the Pacific Palisades and the lower-income, historically Black community of Altadena.  Ellen's Quick Take is about Brian McGrory returning as editor of The Boston Globe in January. McGrory left in early 2023 to become chair of Boston University's journalism department. He'll replace Nancy Barnes, who announced last week that she'd be stepping aside.   

Quick Takes on The Minnesota governor's race, Americans drinking less alcohol, lottery jackpots, and the best concerts in Minnesota over this past year. Are gift cards and appropriate gift? A big conference on artificial intelligence is happening in India this week. Dr. Manjeet Rege from The University of St. Thomas will be there and talks about what will be discuss and what advancements in AI will be made in the new year. The term "theater kid" has become a new way to put people down. What are some of the other similar terms?

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST!Join PatreonGet some merch~~~~FEATURED SONGNICK – “My Xmas Wish” (from the upcoming album, VALLEY OF THE UNRELEASED) In the sixth installment of Quick Takes from the Continuum, I wrap up my 2025 playlist, and the year itself.I'll sum up where my playlist was midyear, then fill it out with everything I've added since then. I'll also weigh in on my favorites for the year, and the overall quality of music in 2025.And since it's the holiday season, I'll also catch up on my Christmas playlist, and assess the overall quality of 2025's Christmas additions. 2025alive PLAYLISTChristmas PLAYLISTWhat's your take on the music from this year? Any favorites? Any old music you discovered for the first time? What about holiday music? And how do you feel next year's music will be? Discuss dammit!~~~~*intro music credit: REC - "You Make Me Wanna" (from RECcollection: The Best of REC 2007-2020) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Are we at a watershed moment in UK PLC's attitude towards pensions? Will pension schemes start to be seen as an asset, instead of a liability to be managed? In this Quick Take episode, we're joined by LCP Partners Steve Hodder and David Fairs to discuss a first-of-its-kind transaction, where Aberdeen Group has taken over as sponsoring employer of the £1.2bn Stagecoach Group Pension Scheme (a DB pension scheme). In particular, we discuss what happened, motives of the different stakeholders (Aberdeen, Stagecoach, and perhaps most importantly, members) and what this might mean more broadly for both regulation and UK PLC behaviour.

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So as I've done for the last couple of years, I'm taking a break from publishing new episodes for the month of December. New episodes will resume on Monday, January 5th. In the meantime, check out the info below on top episodes from 2025 to catch up on. Also, listen to hear plans for the podcast in 2026! 2025 Highlights: Top Episodes Topics Money Mindset Wealth Building Investing Episodes on Money Mindset 191 | Navigating Finances with a CFO Mindset 193 | Hip Hop and Financial Literacy 195 | Improve Your Money Behavior Part 1: Understanding Procrastination and our Spending Habits 196 | Improve Your Money Behavior Part 2: Investing 197 | From Middle-Class to Millionaire 207 | Breaking Free from Paycheck to Paycheck Living Part 1 – Mindset, Gratitude, and Challenging Conventional Financial Wisdom 208 | Breaking Free from Paycheck to Paycheck Living Part 2 – The Five-Step Savings Plan 213 | The Investor's Golden Playbook Part 2 – Mastering the Mindset for First Generation Wealth 222 | Love, Money, and Wealth in Relationships Part 1 223 | Love, Money, and Wealth in Relationships Part 2 225 | Level Up Your Finances Part 2 – Commitment, Momentum, and the Path to Financial Freedom Episodes on Wealth Building 185 | Child-Free Wealth: Rethinking Financial Independence 197 | From Middle-Class to Millionaire 208 | Breaking Free from Paycheck to Paycheck Living Part 2 – The Five-Step Savings Plan 210 | 7 Basic Wealth Strategies 211 | 7 Basic Wealth Strategies Part 2 – Navigating Debt and Cash Flow 212 | The Investor's Golden Playbook Part 1 – How a Financial Expert Built Wealth and a Legacy 219 | Lessons from Generational Wealth Part 1 220 | Lessons from Generational Wealth Part 2 – The Real Secrets of the Wealthy 222 | Love, Money, and Wealth in Relationships Part 1 225 | Level Up Your Finances Part 2 – Commitment, Momentum, and the Path to Financial Freedom Episodes on Investing 187 | For the Investment Curious 192 | Empowering Women: Investing with Confidence and Values 193 | Hip Hop and Financial Literacy 196 | Improve Your Money Behavior Part 2: Investing 200 | Financial Fees Explained: Navigating the Costs of Investment Advice 205 | Reviving Investment Clubs: Strategies for Young Investors 206 | Creating a Lasting Financial Legacy 213 | The Investor's Golden Playbook Part 2 – Mastering the Mindset for First Generation Wealth 226 | Demystifying Money, Becoming Financially Empowered Top 5 Episodes based on Downloads 198 | Reverse Budgeting: Turning Your Finances on Their Head 211 |  7 Basic Wealth Strategies Part 2 – Navigating Debt and Cash Flow 213 | The Investor's Golden Playbook Part 2 – Mastering the Mindset for First Gen Wealth 199 | Layoff Preparedness: Building Resilience and Financial Security 214 | Navigating Elder Care Part 1 – Protecting Your Family's Wealth  

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AI Quick-Take: What's All The Fuss About Gemini? On this episode host Adam Turinas discusses the buzz around Gemini 3, Google's LLM. He digs into Google's big announcement and tries to get past the hype to what it really means for healthtech marketers. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

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Dan and Ellen talk with Chris Fitzsimon, publisher and CEO of The States Newsroom, the nation's largest nonprofit news organization covering state government. Chris is also the host of a new podcast called Stories from The States. Recent topics on his pod include the impact of Medicaid cuts, ICE detention, and redistricting.   Fitzsimon knows his way around state politics. From 2004 to 2017, he directed a team of seven journalists at the NC Policy Watch, which he founded. He also hosted a weekly radio show and wrote a syndicated column on North Carolina politics and government. From 1991 to 1994, he was the spokesperson, speechwriter and policy adviser for the North Carolina speaker of the House. Before that, he was a television news reporter covering politics and government. Dan has a Quick Take about The Salt Lake Tribune in Utah. In 2019, the Tribune became the first legacy daily newspaper to become a nonprofit. Unlike a few notable hybrids like The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Tampa Bay Times, which are for-profit papers owned by nonprofit foundations, the Salt Lake paper is a true nonprofit, just like your local public television or radio station. And the Tribune has been notably successful. Ellen's Quick Take is on an investigation by SpotlightPA into the director of the Penn State Cancer Institute. The news outlet, which is a nonprofit that provides reporting to more than 90 outlets throughout Pennsylvania, uncovered damaging clinical practices and a toxic work environment. After the story ran last month, the director resigned.  

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Josh has the Quick Takes beginning with a Giants player being punished in yesterday's Monday Night Football game for being caught watching a certain something in the middle of a team meeting, that ice castles in Saint Paul, the departure of Adam Thielen and more!

Fred Heumann of WILX in Lansing joins the show to give his take on Michigan State's hire of Pat Fitzgerald as head football coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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AI Quick Take - AEO vs SEO On this episode host Adam Turinas discusses if Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is really just SEO with a fresh coat of paint, or are we looking at something fundamentally different? This question has been nagging at him for weeks, and in this AI Quick Take he tries to answer it. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

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Josh has Quick Takes for this Thanksgiving - including a colorectal surgery gone wrong! Also some of the big Black Friday deals, Max Brosmer under center on Sunday and last minute Thanksgiving shopping for food! Then we break down the high end hotel stays of the two turkeys who were spared from President Donald Trump!

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Dan and Ellen talk with Todd Landfried, co-founder and CEO of N2 Media Holdings. As consumers cut the cord on cable TV, he hopes to develop a sustainable model for local news production. We know from our research here at What Works that local television news is still highly trusted. His mission: to reinvent local news for the streaming era. Ellen is back and fully bionic after a short hiatus for knee replacement surgery.  Dan has a Quick Take about a finding in a recent report by LION Publishers that gets into how to think about raising money. LION, as most of our listeners know, stands for Local Independent Online News. Anyway, its latest sustainability report found that startup news organizations can't just hope that revenues are something that are going to materialize. Fundraising takes dedicated employees, as Dan will explain. Ellen's Quick Take is on an alt-weekly in Seattle called The Stranger that has become an influential political force. This summer, 47 candidates for local office paid a call on the newsroom in order to seek an editorial endorsement. And they brought snacks!    

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Anticipatory compounding of controlled substances may seem like a simple operational efficiency—but it sits in a tricky regulatory space where FDA and DEA expectations don't always align.In this Quick Take from Rxpert Solutions, we break down what hospital pharmacies need to know to stay compliant while maintaining safe and efficient sterile compounding practices.You'll learn:- How FDA and DEA interpretations differ- Why documentation and clear internal policies are essential- What your pharmacy must have in place before batching IVs- Practical guidance for directors, compliance officers, and sterile compounding teamsShort, focused, and actionable—this episode gives you the clarity you need to navigate this regulatory gray zone with confidence.More from Rxpert Solutions: https://www.rxpert.solutions/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=quick_take&utm_campaign=anticipatory_compounding

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Is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) really just SEO with a fresh coat of paint, or are we looking at something fundamentally different? This question has been nagging at me for weeks, and in this AI Quick Take I try to answer it.This started with a lunch conversation at the Marketing AI Conference in Cleveland, where an SEO expert told me AEO was merely a 10% incremental change from traditional SEO. Then I saw a post from Drew Neisser featuring a CMO who called AEO and GEO "a load of crap," suggesting that following SEO best practices would be sufficient. But after analyzing our own data at Health Launchpad and hearing similar stories from clients, I'm not convinced they're right.Our website traffic grew 10% month-over-month for four years straight, with 65-80% driven by SEO. Now SEO accounts for less than 40% of our traffic, but the decline has been offset by increases in referral and direct traffic from answer engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. We're moving into what many call a zero-click world where users get answers, not links. The new gatekeepers aren't search engines anymore - they're answer engines that read, interpret, and decide what's worth repeating. In this episode, I will unpack why I think AEO truly is a big deal and requires thinking differently about how we approach digital marketing.Key Topics Covered:"(00:00:00)" Introduction"(00:01:30)" The Question: Is AEO Just SEO Rebranded?"(00:05:00)" Is This SEO 2.0 or Something Different?"(00:05:30)" The Reality of Traditional SEO"(00:06:30)" Health Launchpad's Traffic Data"(00:08:00)" The Zero-Click World"(00:09:00)" Answers Not Links"(00:10:00)" The Skeptics' Point of View"(00:11:00)" Overlapping Tactics vs Overlapping Strategy"(00:12:00)" SEO vs AEO: Ranked vs Retrieved"(00:14:00)" Pre-Qualified Buyers from AI Engines"(00:15:00)" Zyppy's Research: 86% Citations from Owned Content"(00:17:30)" The Measurement Challenge"(00:19:00)" New Metrics: Retrieval Frequency and Answer Share"(00:22:00)" Four Key Takeaways"(00:24:30)" Future-Proofing Your Brand"(00:25:30)" Closing AdviceIf you are interested in discussing this or any other topic, let's have a chat.  Reach out to me directly to schedule a no-obligation discussion. This isn't a sales call, but rather an opportunity to talk through your questions and challenges.Follow me on LinkedIn.Subscribe to The Healthtech Marketing Show on Spotify or watch us on YouTube for more insights into marketing, AI, ABM, buyer journeys, and beyond!Thank you to our presenting sponsors, HIMSS, a leader in advancing health equity, digital innovation, and data-driven care through technology, policy, and community collaboration. And also HealthcareNOW, 24/7 expert shows, interviews, and podcasts, powering healthcare leaders with innovation, policy, and strategy insights.

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Dan talks with Kade Krichko, the founder of Ori Magazine, a beautifully crafted premium print publication devoted to grassroots storytelling across the globe. Kade describes himself as a world wanderer with a knack for misadventure. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, ESPN, VICE, and Outside, among other publications. He admits to loving a good story, and writes, "If the tale has a pulse, I'm listening." Kade is a Northeastern University graduate, and a part-time lecturer in the School of Journalism. He created and taught a course in Sports, Media and Digital Storytelling.  Dan also checks in with longtime political journalist Jon Keller. Jon was recently laid off by WBZ-TV (Channel 4) after a 20-year career there. He was one of five staff members who lost their jobs as part of what appears to be a deep corporate purge by David Ellison, whose Skydance Media company bought Paramount earlier this fall. CBS is part of Paramount, and WBZ is part of CBS. Jon is not going away, fortunately, and is still writing for MASSterList and Boston Magazine. He has some sharp observations on the role of local TV news in covering state and city politics. (Ellen is recovering from knee replacement surgery but is producing behind the scenes. She'll return soon.)  Later on in the podcast, Dan has a Quick Take about the latest bad news from our tech overlords. The Columbia Journalism Review reports that the new AI-powered web browsers designed to replace Chrome and Safari are able to circumvent a news organization's digital paywall. Not always — it depends on the technology that was used to build the paywall. But at a time when publishers are already losing traffic because of AI, this is a direct assault on the business model for journalism in the digital age.

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Story 1: In today's ‘Quick Takes,' Will and The Crew react to President Donald Trump's '60 Minutes' interview where he expressed that ICE is not “going far enough,” before taking a closer look at SNAP benefits and debate whether the program is truly benefiting the impoverished. Then, in a much-needed break from politics, they discuss the possibility of 3I/ATLAS being an alien spacecraft.Story 2: Will and The Crew debate what the best Halloween candy is, before taking a closer look at the revolving College Football coaching landscape and QB Jayden Daniel's brutal arm injury during the Commanders-Seahawks game last night.Story 3: Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of ‘Black Rifle Coffee Company' Mat Best sits down with Will to share the story of his business partnership, from starting out with nothing but a garage and a dream to selling coffee beans in major retailers and opening up brick and mortar stores across the United States. Mat explains how Black Rifle built a lasting brand in one of the most competitive markets in the culinary industry, what sets them apart from other coffee brands, and where they plan to take the business in the future.   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠ Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠@willcainshow⁠), Instagram (⁠@willcainshow⁠), TikTok (⁠@willcainshow⁠), and Facebook (⁠@willcainnews⁠) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Story 1: In another gripping ‘Quick Takes' segment, Will and The Crew dive into the government shutdown, breaking down why the Democratic funding plan wasn't as apolitical as some would have you believe. They also look at the Left's reaction to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's announcement on new military standards, the epidemic of ‘performative males,' and a UK man who was arrested in his living room after posting anti-Hamas content online.   Story 2: Comedian and Host of ‘Dumpster Fire,' Bridget Phetasy joins to discuss the swathe of western comedians going on a comedy tour to Saudi Arabia, many of whom have previously criticized the accumulation of wealth by western billionaires. Is accepting money from trillionaire oil royals hypocritical, or is it simply par for the course for your average comic? Bridget and Will break it down before discussing the fading role of network television in the internet era.   Story 3: Independent California Gubernatorial Candidate, Ethan Penner joins to discuss his campaign. Penner explains why he chose to run despite not being a career politician, goes over his plan to overhaul the Golden State's taxes, and takes a look what led to the failure of other major cities, states, and countries.   Then, in ‘Final Takes,' Will and The Crew discuss how various generations spend their time when sitting in the car and share their own personal ‘car menus.'     Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country! ⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices