Podcasts about Ravi

If artificial intelligence is meant to earn trust anywhere, should banking be the place where it proves itself first? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Ravi Nemalikanti, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Abrigo, for a grounded conversation about what responsible AI actually looks like when the consequences are real. Abrigo works with more than 2,500 banks and credit unions across the United States, many of them community institutions where every decision affects local businesses, families, and entire regional economies. That reality makes this discussion feel refreshingly practical rather than theoretical. We talk about why financial services has become one of the toughest proving grounds for AI, and why that is a good thing. Ravi explains why concepts like transparency, explainability, and auditability are not optional add-ons in banking, but table stakes. From fraud detection and lending decisions to compliance and portfolio risk, every model has to stand up to regulatory, ethical, and operational scrutiny. A false positive or an opaque decision is not just a technical issue, it can damage trust, disrupt livelihoods, and undermine confidence in an institution. A big focus of the conversation is how AI assistants are already changing day-to-day banking work, largely behind the scenes. Rather than flashy chatbots, Ravi describes assistants embedded directly into lending, anti-money laundering, and compliance workflows. These systems summarize complex documents, surface anomalies, and create consistent narratives that free human experts to focus on judgment, context, and relationships. What surprised me most was how often customers value consistency and clarity over raw speed or automation. We also explore what other industries can learn from community banks, particularly their modular, measured approach to adoption. With limited budgets and decades-old core systems, these institutions innovate cautiously, prioritizing low-risk, high-return use cases and strong governance from day one. Ravi shares why explainable AI must speak the language of bankers and regulators, not data scientists, and why showing the "why" behind a decision is essential to keeping humans firmly in control. As we look toward 2026 and beyond, the conversation turns to where AI can genuinely support better outcomes in lending and credit risk without sidelining human judgment. Ravi is clear that fully autonomous decisioning still has a long way to go in high-stakes environments, and that the future is far more about partnership than replacement. AI can surface patterns, speed up insight, and flag risks early, but people remain essential for context, empathy, and final accountability. If you're trying to cut through the AI noise and understand how trust, governance, and real-world impact intersect, this episode offers a rare look at how responsible AI is actually being built and deployed today. And once you've listened, I'd love to hear your perspective. Where do you see AI earning trust, and where does it still have something to prove?

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump's escalating clash with Europe as his threats over Greenland and sweeping tariffs rattle NATO and global stability. They analyze Trump's jaw-dropping messages to European leaders, the backlash from U.S. allies and Republicans like Thom Tillis, and the growing concern that his rhetoric is pushing the alliance toward a breaking point. Kander and Gupta also dive into the domestic fallout as reports surface of potential military deployments in Minnesota, civil rights probes tied to ICE, and new polling showing Americans believe the country is spiraling out of control. Plus, they discuss Trump's record-low approval, revelations about his personal profits from the presidency, and disturbing new details about political operatives accessing voter data. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/majority Cook Unity: Go to https://cookunity.com/MAJORITY54 for 50% off your first order. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show! Majority 54 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majority_54 Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ravi Agrawal is joined by world leaders and industry executives on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The panelists include Bandar Alkhorayef, Saudi Arabia's minister of industry and mineral resources; Jonathan Price, the president and CEO of Teck Resources; Boitumelo Mosako of the Development Bank of Southern Africa; and SandboxAQ's Jack Hidary. Plus, One Thing from Ravi on dueling speeches by U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ravi Agrawal: In Davos, a Tale of Two Speeches Transcript: Trump Says He ‘Won't Use Force' to Acquire Greenland Transcript: ‘A Rupture in the World Order' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Soul, Hungry Mind: Why Success Still Feels Empty   "I made the money. And where is the happiness? Where is happiness? Can somebody answer that? Society, parents, friends, everybody said, make money, make money. Don't think about anything else. Work like a dog, make money. I made the money. And where is the happiness?" You've hit the number. The bank balance looks good. You've done everything "right." So why does something still feel... empty? In this profound Richer Soul episode, author and executive coach Ravi Kathuria reveals why even a million dollars a month can't buy peace and shares an ancient parable that exposes the invisible prison keeping you from true fulfillment.   Key Insights: Your "rotten fish" owns you, because whether it's a business, career, or bank account, the very thing you chase for happiness often becomes the bubble trapping you from experiencing real peace and freedom. Money with "nuisance value" destroys wealth, as earning income that brings tension, pressure, or robs your peace isn't true prosperity—it's a prison with a good view. Self-worth tied to net worth creates endless suffering, because even billionaires like Elon Musk chase trillion-dollar valuations not for money, but for external validation they'll never fully receive. Spirituality is non-religious and available to everyone, as it's simply "the experience of your own soul"—no gurus, pilgrimages, scriptures, or beliefs required, just the ability to quiet your mind. Your mind is both tool and obstacle, because while it's essential for navigating the material world, it acts as a "bouncer" preventing you from accessing the infinite spiritual energy already within you. Quieting the mind isn't meditation—it IS the gateway, and when your thoughts become still, your soul automatically shines through like the sun emerging from behind clouds, requiring no special techniques or effort.   Money Learning from Ravi: Ravi grew up in a middle-class family in India, where his father worked for the government. They had enough to live comfortably—food, vacations, a modest car—but never splurged on luxury. What stayed with Ravi wasn't the amount of money they had, but his father's philosophy: never earn money that creates "nuisance value." His father never made financial decisions that brought tension, pressure, or potential unhappiness to the family. That principle shaped Ravi's entire relationship with money: he wants to earn money that has positive energy, that uplifts life rather than creates more worries. Today, coaching CEOs and wealthy individuals, he sees the irony: people with all the money in the world still worried about money because they've lost sight of what money is actually for.   Key Discussion Points: Why successful people ask "Where is the happiness that money promised?" The danger of money that creates "nuisance value" in your life The client making $1 million per month who drives 3.5 hours to save $50 Why Elon Musk, worth $400+ billion, is fighting for another $400 billion The Ancient Parable: The poor fish seller who couldn't sleep in the king's palace How she missed her "rotten fish" and rejected luxury for familiar discomfort The king's profound realization: "My kingdom is MY rotten fish" What is YOUR rotten fish? What bubble are you trapped in? Why self-worth should never be tied to net worth The critical difference between being "frugal" and being "cheap" Redefining Spirituality: "Spirituality is the experience of your own soul" Why spirituality is NON-RELIGIOUS and has nothing to do with God Spirituality is in your DNA—it's not a choice, it's your birthright The Mind Paradox: Your mind helps you navigate the material world but acts as a "bouncer" blocking spiritual access How to quiet the mind: It's simpler than you think Meditation is NOT concentration, music, mantras, or focusing on thoughts Meditation is something that HAPPENS to you when your mind becomes still The automatic phenomenon: When clouds dissipate, the sun shines through Why you don't need gurus, pilgrimages, scriptures, or anyone's blessing Who owns who: Do you own your business or does your business own you? The power of learning to "let go of your rotten fish" Starting simple: Put down your phone, lie in bed quietly, walk in nature How to create "nothing time" and mind purge exercises Making peace a daily practice, like brushing your teeth Why financial success without inner peace is still poverty The question that changes everything: "What would you do if you had all the money?"   Key Takeaway: The palace won't make you happy if you're still clutching your basket of fish. True wealth isn't about the size of your bank account—it's about freeing yourself from the mental prison of constant chasing, validation-seeking, and identifying your worth with your net worth. When you learn to quiet your mind and experience your own soul, you discover the ultimate gift: inner peace that no amount of money can buy and no external circumstance can take away.   Bio: Ravi Kathuria is the author of Happy Soul Hungry Mind, a groundbreaking book that bridges the gap between material success and spiritual fulfillment. Born and raised in India for the first 25 years of his life, Ravi now lives in Houston, Texas, where he works as an executive coach and mentor to CEOs and highly successful business leaders. His unique approach combines Eastern spiritual wisdom with Western business pragmatism, helping clients break free from the "now what?" trap that follows financial success. Ravi's philosophy is refreshingly simple: spirituality is the experience of your own soul—nothing more, nothing less. It requires no religion, no guru, no special rituals. Through his coaching, speaking, and writing, Ravi helps people understand that the peace, happiness, and fulfillment they've been chasing externally has been within them all along, waiting to be discovered through the simple practice of quieting the mind.   Links: Website: SpiritualityWithin.com SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualityWithin/   https://forms.gle/HBqbGrZKfXeMSTyeA     https://x.com/SpiritualityWit     https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualityWithin       #RicherSoul #InnerW ealth #MoneyMindset #Spirituality #Meditation #LifeBeyondMoney #HappySoulHungryMind #ExecutiveCoaching #PersonalFreedom #MindfulLiving #SoulSearching #FinancialFreedom #LifePurpose #Consciousness #InnerPeace   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening!   Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/   Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes   If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul   https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

This week, Ravi goes a little bit demented and his revenge on the Mitchells looks to be brutal - but is his future relationship with Nugget set to be more of a punishment than anything Nicola could hand out?Elsewhere, the mystery of Who Killed Anthony is solved - did anybody NOT get it right? And what now for the Truman's newest family member? Meanwhile, Bea has her eyes set on Max - could she be lying next to him on New Years Day?

What is driving U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy in his second term? Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer says it is the “law of the jungle ... it's always been about power.” Bremmer sits down with Ravi Agrawal to share his assessment of Trump 2.0 and what the coming months could look like. Plus, Ravi's One Thing on U.S universities and immigration. New York Times: Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip Steven A. Cook: Faulty Assumptions About Iran Have Driven a Failed U.S. Policy Marc Lynch: Why a U.S. Attack on Iran Would Backfire A. Wess Mitchell: The Grand Strategy Behind Trump's Foreign Policy Oliver Stuenkel: The EU-Mercosur Deal Is a Hedge Against the Donroe Doctrine The Atlantic: Is the Iranian Regime About to Collapse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ravi Gupta and guest host Harry Litman break down the Justice Department's investigation targeting the Federal Reserve and the legal battle over Fed independence, as administration allies refuse to back down and lawmakers openly acknowledge what the probe is really about. They also examine the looming government shutdown, with nearly 100 House Democrats led by Rep. Ilhan Omar vowing to oppose DHS funding without major ICE reforms, before turning to Minnesota and the fallout from the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, including questions about federal accountability and the resignation of six prosecutors. Plus, they cover Trump's response to the case, paid pro-ICE influencer campaigns, sweeping immunity claims, updates on Venezuela and Iran, a growing measles outbreak, the “rage economy,” and new data showing a record share of Americans identifying as independents. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Qualia: Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/MAJORITY and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/majority Cook Unity: Go to https://cookunity.com/MAJORITY54 for 50% off your first order. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show! Subscribe to Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/ For more information visit: https://www.ravimgupta.com/analog Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'One Piece' is one of the largest franchises in anime and manga, following the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the world's greatest treasure. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the series, continuing with the Water 7 saga by breaking down every arc from Long Ring Long Land to Post-Enies Lobby.

Ravi opens by running through a turbulent week: the Minnesota ICE shooting, concerns about escalating federal power, and the DOJ's reported probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell's independence, alongside global flash points like Iran and a U.S. electorate that's increasingly independent. With institutions under strain and norms being tested in real time, he then turns to the ideas shaping this moment. That sets the stage for his conversation with political philosopher Laura K. Field, author of Furious Minds, on the thinkers and factions behind the MAGA New Right—and why understanding them now matters more than ever. –– Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 201-305-0084⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ravi at @RaviMGupta Notes from this episode are also available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Read more from Ravi on Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com  Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F Listen to Where the Schools Went: https://thebranchmedia.org/show/where-the-schools-went/ 

This week, Nicola and Harry's revenge on Ravi lead to a terrifying trip for Ravi as he is faced with a figure long since dead - but has he managed to destroy another life in the process?Meanwhile, the mystery of Anthony's killer rumbles on and D.I Jean Slater is apparently on the case....Elsewhere, there's mistaken identity at Linda's school reunion and Phil plans a holiday for completely the wrong reasons.The vote is now OPEN for the Albert Square: After Dark awards for 2025! Results will be announced in the awards ceremony coming next week! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAKgmc1nZxa1mFwYiNIXu5iDhCUO57kqRVZyLI1ziSWMyFWw/viewform?usp=send_form

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump's Venezuela operation as the president announces an oil deal following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about coercion, profiteering, and global backlash from China and regional allies. They analyze Trump's claims about seizing billions in Venezuelan oil, the response from interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, and mounting fears of authoritarian crackdowns as armed militias flood Caracas under a sweeping emergency decree. Kander and Gupta also dive into Trump's revived push to acquire Greenland, unpacking Marco Rubio's closed-door comments, NATO alarm, and the administration's refusal to rule out military force. Plus, they discuss new scrutiny over Epstein-related DOJ delays, fresh data showing young men souring on Trump, escalating GOP infighting, and renewed attempts to rewrite the history of January 6. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! MANDO: Go to https://ShopMando.com and use code MAJORITY for 20% off sitewide plus free shipping. HIMS: Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options BRANCH: Discover unbelievably soft, responsibly made sheets from Boll & Branch and get 15% off plus free shipping at https://BollAndBranch.com/MAJORITY with code MAJORITY (exclusions apply). SMALLS: Get 60% off your first order plus free shipping at https://Smalls.com/MAJORITY54. Subscribe to Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/ For more information visit: https://www.ravimgupta.com/analog Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. just carried out a stunning strike in Venezuela—capturing Nicolás Maduro—and Ravi argues the hard part isn't the raid, but the chaos, precedent, and “what happens next,” with oil looming over everything. He's then joined by The Atlantic's Adam Serwer to unpack the CBS/60 Minutes controversy, where a vetted segment on deportations to an overseas prison was spiked, allegedly to appease the Trump administration. Serwer argues this exposes a growing double standard on the right: “free speech” as the freedom to speak, but not to criticize—backed by real pressure on newsrooms, universities, and public debate. A sharp episode about power—who gets to invade, who gets to speak, and who decides what the public is allowed to see. Adam Serwer's writing at The Atlantic –––– Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 201-305-0084⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ravi at @RaviMGupta Notes from this episode are also available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Read more from Ravi on Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com  Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F Listen to Where the Schools Went: https://thebranchmedia.org/show/where-the-schools-went/ 

For over four decades, Ravi Sawhney has shaped the world through human-centered innovation—from the first touchscreen experiences at Xerox PARC to iconic products and services that have improved millions of lives. In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Ravi shares the timeless principles behind his psychoesthetic methodology: a design philosophy rooted in emotion, memory, and how an experience makes us feel about ourselves. We explore why modern technology often feels synthetic, how great design creates meaning rather than aesthetics, and why the most successful products, services, and even political messages connect to our deepest human needs. Ravi reveals the emotional tests every person unconsciously runs—Is it like me? Does it like me? Can it make me more?—and demonstrates how companies can use these insights to create solutions that resonate, inspire, and elevate. This is an insightful journey through innovation, anthropology, storytelling, and the universal longing for affirmation. On This Episode 00:25 — Ravi's Origin Story: From Xerox PARC to Founding RKS Design Ravi recounts his early work on the first touchscreen graphical interfaces and the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship. 01:50 — The Core Principle: Human-Centered Innovation "It's not how you feel about the design—it's how the design makes you feel about yourself." 02:36 — The Problem with AI-Driven, Algorithm-Centered Design Why modern technology often feels synthetic and emotionally flat. 04:57 — The Human Emotional Litmus Test "Is it like me? Does it like me? Can it make me more?" Ravi explains the universal psychological process humans use to evaluate meaning. 06:20 — Maya Angelou Meets Design Why emotion—not logic—is the heart of unforgettable experiences. 07:12 — Why Organizations Seek Human-Centered Innovation The two sides of motivation: fear avoidance and aspiration. 10:14 — How the Hero's Journey Is Actually a Design Process Ravi breaks down attract → engage → adopt → affirm. 12:15 — What Makes Psychoesthetics Unique Discovering deeper meaning and triggering positive memories through design. 17:01 — The Teddy Ruxpin Story: Bringing a Toy to Life How Ravi turned an ugly, mechanical bear into a cultural phenomenon. 19:19 — Designing Guitars Played by the Rolling Stones How sustainable materials and emotional resonance changed music hardware forever. 24:27 — Human-Centered Design for Social Impact How Ravi redesigned access to home-buying programs for first-time buyers. 26:14 — Where to Learn More Ravi shares resources, books, the methodology, and where to find more of his work.

S13E4 Ravi S. tells his story. In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "You've gone from "I'm not sure" to "maybe this thing does work", "Ninety days - now we stop clapping and start handing you service positions" and "Six months - congratulations, you've survived the pink cloud, the gray funk, and a few holidays".  Contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

Choosing a medical provider in recovery can be a life-and-death decision, and for those newly sober, an uninformed choice could create a dangerous path back to old habits. Dr. Ravi Chandiramani, a pioneering naturopathic physician and expert in integrative addiction medicine with over 20 years of clinical experience, joins us to issue a crucial warning about the growing trend of biohacking, peptide therapy, and hormone replacement that is being pitched to vulnerable people in early recovery. Dr. Chandiramani explains the dangerous "more is better" mindset that makes controlled substances like testosterone and stimulants like Phentermine a slippery slope, detailing the real risks of non-FDA-approved peptides, and why it is essential to partner with a doctor who knows your full addiction history.

Happy New Year!  As we kick off 2026, we're treating everyone to something special: a FREE episode of The Retro Hour: After Hours, our podcast that's usually exclusive to our Patreon supporters. After Hours is where Dan, Ravi, and Joe loosen the ties a bit and go deeper into retro gaming and technology. Longer chats, more personal opinions, and plenty of nostalgia that doesn't always fit into the main show. This episode is a taste of what you get by joining our Patreon: • Loads of extra perks • A great way to support the podcast • Gold members get instant access to 50+ After Hours episodes, with new episodes every month

This week, we do the Time Warp for New Years and flash forward to 2027! And all is not well with Max Branning. So many questions - so what does 2026 bring for the Brannings and just who is sleeping in Max's bed? And how many are?! Meanwhile, Harry vows revenge on Ravi, Jasmine becomes a proper Slater and Nigel is looking forward to his upcoming wedding...to Honey.HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Illinois Football had a signature win over Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on December 30th. Now the Transfer Portal is open and some familiar names are leaving town. We have the latest on the Illini roster. Our guy Ravi Lulla from HurrDat Sports joins the show to discuss a WILD quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoffs. The Final Four are set, but who has an advantage the rest of the way and Ravi explains why it's NOT Indiana? Plus, the latest on the Illini Men's basketball game against Penn State.

Ravi Gupta breaks down Donald Trump's retaliatory veto of a bipartisan water bill after Lauren Boebert supported releasing the Epstein files, revealing how far Trump will go to punish perceived disloyalty. He examines new reporting on Trump's private threats—“my friends will get hurt”—as the Justice Department reviews millions of newly uncovered Epstein documents and cracks widen inside MAGA. Ravi also dives into escalating right-wing infighting, media chaos, and Trump's sinking approval as even conservatives warn his obsession with retribution is backfiring. Plus, he unpacks new data on crime, the economy, public dissatisfaction, and why America's real story looks nothing like Trump's narrative. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Hiya: Go to https://HiyaHealth.com/MAJORITY and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Hims: Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options Nutrafol: Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MAJORITY. Subscribe to Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/ For more information visit: https://www.ravimgupta.com/analog Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ionatan and Ravi round out 2025 by answering listener questions from the mailbag. They discuss the nature of filler arcs, their favorite confession scenes in the medium, Western collaborations with anime studios, and much more! Then, they take a look back at the fifth year of the podcast.

Ravi sits down with cultural critic W. David Marx (author of Blank Space) to ask a simple question: if there's more music, TV, and art than ever, why does culture feel so… stuck? Marx argues it's not that people stopped creating—it's that we've stopped treating new, daring work like it matters, so breakthroughs rarely spread and change the mainstream. They unpack how algorithms and money-driven incentives steer us toward what's already popular and easy, instead of what might challenge or surprise us. If you've ever wondered why everything feels like sequels, recycled trends, or endless scrolling, this conversation puts clear language to that feeling—and offers a way out. W. David Marx's book Blank Space and newsletter Culture: An Owner's Manual  Ravi's Substack https://realravigupta.substack.com  ----- Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 201-305-0084⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ravi at @RaviMGupta Notes from this episode are also available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Read more from Ravi on Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com  Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F Listen to Where the Schools Went: https://thebranchmedia.org/show/where-the-schools-went/ 

For the last episode of 2025, get to know Abrigo's CTO, Ravi Nemalikanti, as he talks about his AI philosophy at Amazon's AWS Re:Invent conference. Listen in to learn about the metrics Abrigo considers when making decisions about machine learning in its solutions, ensuring that those decisions support community banks and credit unions. About the guest: Ravi Nemalikanti is Abrigo's Chief Product and Technology Officer and is responsible for leading technology strategy and determining product and development priorities to drive innovation and increase the company's competitive advantage. Ravi is the Winner of the 2024 Haas Technology Leadership Awardee for North America by Carlyle, an award given to celebrate an exceptional technology leader. Before joining Abrigo in 2022, Ravi was the CTO of Digital Banking at NCR Corp., where he led the organization's digital-first banking technology roadmap. Earlier, he held leadership roles in Tax and accounting, Global Trade, and Risk Management during 14 years at Thomson Reuters. Ravi holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from Andhra University in Andhra Pradesh, India, and an MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.Helpful links: AI Hub - AbrigoWebinar: AI strategy for banking: Unlock the most value - Abrigo

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Mystery at Midnight: The Palace Heist on New Year's Eve Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: नए साल की शाम थी।En: It was New Year's Eve.Hi: उदयपुर का सिटी पैलेस रौशनी से जगमग कर रहा था।En: The Udaipur City Palace was shimmering with lights.Hi: ठंडी सर्दी की रात में, झील पिछोला के पानी में महल की परछाईं गहरी चुप्पी से गूंज रही थी।En: On a cold winter night, the reflection of the palace danced quietly on the waters of Lake Pichola.Hi: मेहमान जश्न मना रहे थे, राजस्थानी वास्तुकला की भव्यता के बीच नाच-गाना हो रहा था।En: Guests were celebrating, with music and dance amidst the grandeur of Rajasthani architecture.Hi: अर्जुन, जो एक उत्साही कला इतिहासकार था, महल की सुंदरता में खोया हुआ था।En: Arjun, an enthusiastic art historian, was lost in the beauty of the palace.Hi: उसी समय, प्रिय, एक स्थानीय गाइड, इतिहास के अनगिनत किस्से सुनाने में व्यस्त थी।En: At the same time, Priya, a local guide, was busy narrating countless tales of history.Hi: तो वहीं, रवि, सुरक्षा प्रमुख, हर आने-जाने वाले पर पैनी नजर रखे हुए था।En: Meanwhile, Ravi, the chief of security, was keeping a vigilant eye on everyone coming and going.Hi: जैसे-जैसे समय बीता, जश्न का उत्साह बढ़ने लगा।En: As time passed, the excitement of the celebration grew.Hi: लेकिन अचानक, थोड़ी हलचल हुई।En: But suddenly, there was a bit of a commotion.Hi: महल की एक दुर्लभ वस्तु गायब हो गई थी।En: A rare object from the palace had gone missing.Hi: यह खबर हर किसी के चेहरे पर चिंता ले आई।En: This news brought concern to everyone's face.Hi: अर्जुन के मन में एक ही बात थी - इस वस्तु को सुरक्षित बचाना होगा।En: One thought occupied Arjun's mind - the object must be recovered safely.Hi: अर्जुन ने प्रिय को मदद के लिए बुलाया।En: Arjun called Priya for help.Hi: प्रिय ने महल और वहां आने वाले मेहमानों के बारे में ज्ञान बांटना शुरू किया।En: Priya began sharing her knowledge about the palace and the guests visiting it.Hi: दोनों ने एक अनूठा सुराग पाया।En: The two of them discovered a unique clue.Hi: हालांकि लोग अर्जुन के इस सुराग को तुक्का मान रहे थे, परन्तु अर्जुन को अपने फैसले पर भरोसा था।En: Although people thought Arjun's clue was just a guess, Arjun had confidence in his decision.Hi: रात गहरी हो गई थी।En: The night grew deeper.Hi: नए साल की रात की ठंडी हवा महल के गलियारों में दौड़ रही थी।En: The cold air of New Year's Eve was sweeping through the palace corridors.Hi: अर्जुन और प्रिय ने उस संदिग्ध व्यक्ति को पहचान लिया।En: Arjun and Priya identified the suspicious person.Hi: उन्होंने उसे महल के बाहर जाते हुए रोका।En: They stopped him as he was trying to leave the palace.Hi: टकराव हुआ, बातें सामने आईं कि उस व्यक्ति ने उस वस्तु को क्यों चुराया था।En: A confrontation ensued, revealing why the person had stolen the object.Hi: अंततः, वस्तु सकुशल लौट आई।En: In the end, the object was safely returned.Hi: अर्जुन की सूझबूझ ने उसे मेहमानों और महल के कर्मचारियों की प्रशंसा दिलाई।En: Arjun's astuteness earned him the admiration of the guests and the palace staff.Hi: जश्न फिर से शुरू हुआ।En: The celebration resumed.Hi: नए साल के सम्मान में आतिशबाजी हुई।En: Fireworks lit up in honor of the New Year.Hi: इस घटना ने अर्जुन को अपने जासूस कौशल पर अधिक विश्वास दिया और उसके करियर को एक नई दिशा मिली।En: This incident gave Arjun more confidence in his detective skills and gave a new direction to his career.Hi: प्रिय को इतिहास पढ़ने का अवसर मिला, जिससे उसका सपना और करीब हो गया।En: Priya got the opportunity to study history, bringing her dream closer.Hi: इस तरह, ठंडी सर्दी और रंगीन रौशनी के बीच, एक नई शुरुआत का जश्न मनाया गया।En: Thus, amid the cold winter and colorful lights, a celebration of a new beginning was held. Vocabulary Words:shimmering: जगमगreflection: परछाईंgrandeur: भव्यताenthusiastic: उत्साहीnarrating: सुनानेvigilant: पैनी नजरcommotion: हलचलrare: दुर्लभconcern: चिंताrecovered: बचानाclue: सुरागconfidence: भरोसाsuspicious: संदिग्धconfrontation: टकरावastuteness: सूझबूझadmiration: प्रशंसाfireworks: आतिशबाजीcelebration: जश्नopportunity: अवसरincident: घटनाcorridors: गलियारोंanticipation: उत्सुकताdetective: जासूसhistorian: इतिहासकारnarrative: कहानीarchitecture: वास्तुकलाquietly: गहरी चुप्पीlooming: उभर रहाcommemorate: स्मरण करनाunravel: सुलझना

In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Dr. Ravi Kiran Nizampatnam, an internationally recognized expert in network security and enterprise cybersecurity architecture. With more than a decade of experience protecting mission-critical infrastructure across finance, healthcare, and media, Ravi explains how today's most dangerous attacks no longer look like breaches—but like normal, trusted activity driven by compromised identities, APIs, and supply chains.The conversation dives deep into what Zero Trust done right really means, why treating it as a product instead of an architecture leads to failure, and how organizations can minimize blast radius and contain breaches in minutes rather than months. Ravi also shares the real-world frustrations that inspired his cybersecurity patents, the gaps created by siloed security tools, and why context—not more alerts—is the missing link. Looking ahead, he outlines how AI, cloud-native systems, and regulatory pressure will reshape enterprise security, emphasizing that resilient, identity-centric architecture—not just smarter algorithms—will define the next generation of secure organizations.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Laughter and Love Across Distances: A New Year's Eve Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-29-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की ठंडी शाम थी।En: It was a cold winter evening.Hi: आरव अपने छोटे से फ़्लैट में था, चारों ओर पौधे और पीछे न्यू इयर की लाइट्स जगमगा रही थीं।En: Aarav was in his small flat, surrounded by plants and with New Year lights sparkling behind him.Hi: उसने एक मोटी स्वेटर पहनी हुई थी और एक कप गर्म चाय उसके मेज पर थी।En: He was wearing a thick sweater, and a cup of hot tea was on his table.Hi: आज रात का खास प्लान था—प्रिय के साथ वीडियो कॉल।En: Tonight's special plan was a video call with Priya.Hi: आरव और प्रिया दूर-दूर रहते थे।En: Aarav and Priya lived far apart.Hi: यह लंबी दूरी का रिश्ता था, लेकिन दोनों के दिल नजदीक थे।En: It was a long-distance relationship, but their hearts were close.Hi: नए साल की पूर्व संध्या थी, और आरव इस बार कुछ खास करना चाहता था।En: It was New Year's Eve, and Aarav wanted to do something special this time.Hi: आरव ने अपने लैपटॉप का स्क्रीन खोला, वीडियो कॉल शुरू करने के लिए।En: Aarav opened his laptop screen to start the video call.Hi: पर गलती से, वो एक अलग मीटिंग में घुस गया।En: But by mistake, he entered a different meeting.Hi: यह आम मीटिंग नहीं थी, यह आम की खेती पर एक कॉन्फ्रेंस थी, और हां, उसके बॉस, रवि वहां थे।En: It wasn't an ordinary meeting; it was a conference on mango farming, and yes, his boss, Ravi, was there.Hi: आरव चौंक गया।En: Aarav was startled.Hi: वो मीटिंग में अपने दिल की बातें कैसे कह सकता था?En: How could he speak his heart out in the meeting?Hi: पर उसने जल्द ही अपनी घबराहट को शांत किया।En: But he soon calmed his nerves.Hi: "सॉरी सर, लगता है मैं गलत मीटिंग में आ गया," आरव ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, अपनी गलती को हंसी में उड़ाने की कोशिश की।En: "Sorry, sir, it seems I've joined the wrong meeting," Aarav said with a smile, trying to laugh off his mistake.Hi: रवि ने चश्मे के ऊपर से झांका।En: Ravi looked over his glasses.Hi: "आरव!En: "Aarav!Hi: यहां कैसे?En: How did you get here?"Hi: " पर फिर रवि की मुस्कान भांप गई, "कोई बात नहीं।En: But then Ravi's smile appeared, "No problem.Hi: वैसे क्या तुम जानते हो, मैंने भी कभी लंबी दूरी का रिश्ता निभाया था," रवि ने कहा।En: By the way, did you know, I once maintained a long-distance relationship too," he said.Hi: आरव थोड़ा सुरक्षित महसूस करने लगा।En: Aarav started to feel a bit more secure.Hi: उसने अपनी स्थिति को समझाया और कहा, "सर, नए साल के लिए प्रिया के साथ प्लान था, और यहां मैं अपने दिल की बात कहने वाला था।En: He explained his situation and said, "Sir, I had a plan with Priya for the New Year, and I was about to speak my heart out here."Hi: "रवि ने हंसकर कहा, "अरे वाह, कोई बात नहीं।En: Ravi laughed and said, "Oh wow, no worries.Hi: वैसे, मुझे भी कुछ टिप्स हैं इस बारे में।En: I actually have some tips on that."Hi: "आरव ने राज़ी होकर रवि से सलाह ली और साथ ही प्रिया को मजेदार मैसेज भेजे, जो स्थिति समझाने के लिए थे।En: Aarav agreed and took advice from Ravi while also sending Priya some funny messages to explain the situation.Hi: कुछ क्षण बाद, मीटिंग समाप्त हुई।En: A few moments later, the meeting ended.Hi: रवि ने अच्छे से विदा ली और कहा, "आरव, रिश्तों में हंसी और समझ जरूरी होती है।En: Ravi bid a nice farewell and said, "Aarav, laughter and understanding are important in relationships."Hi: "आरव ने धन्यवाद कहा और अंततः सही वीडियो कॉल में जुड़ गया।En: Aarav thanked him and finally joined the right video call.Hi: प्रिया भी हैरान थी, पर उसके मैसेज देख हंस रही थी।En: Priya was surprised too, but she was laughing after seeing his messages.Hi: "तुम्हारे बॉस जितने सख्त दिखते हैं, उतने नहीं लगते," प्रिया ने खिलखिलाते हुए कहा।En: "Your boss doesn't seem as strict as he appears," Priya said with a chuckle.Hi: उन दोनों ने एक साथ हंसी-खुशी नए साल की शुरुआत की।En: Together, they started the new year with laughs and joy.Hi: आरव ने सीखा कि स्थिति चाहे जैसी भी हो, हंसी और विश्वास सब कुछ ठीक कर सकता है।En: Aarav learned that no matter the situation, laughter and trust can make everything right.Hi: और इस प्रकार, उनकी शाम तालमेल और प्यार से भरी हुई थी।En: And thus, their evening was filled with harmony and love.Hi: नववर्ष की रात ने उनके रिश्ते में नयापन और उत्साह भर दिया।En: The New Year's night brought a sense of renewal and excitement to their relationship.Hi: और इस तरह, उन ठंडी सर्दियों की रात में, दोनों और करीब आ गए।En: And in this way, on that cold winter night, they came closer together.Hi: रिश्ते में ईमानदारी और मजाकिया पलों ने उनके बंधन को और मजबूत कर दिया।En: Honesty and humorous moments in their relationship strengthened their bond. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: जगमगा रही थींsurrounded: चारों ओरstartled: चौंक गयाconference: कॉन्फ्रेंसnerves: घबराहटmaintained: निभायाfarewell: विदाrenewal: नयापनexcitement: उत्साहbond: बंधनmistake: गलतीcalmed: शांत कियाhumorous: मजाकियाrelationship: रिश्ताevening: शामspecial: खासdistance: दूरीordinary: आमsecure: सुरक्षितadvice: सलाहlaugh: हंसीtrust: भरोसाsituation: स्थितिplan: योजनाeven: पूर्व संध्याrealized: समझायाcommitment: समर्पणglasses: चश्मेharmonious: तालमेलjourney: यात्रा

If you're a man in your 50s, 60s, or 70s waking up at night to pee, planning your day around bathroom access, or quietly worrying about erections and testosterone, this episode is for you. Dr. Geo sits down with Dr. Ravi Munver (Hackensack University Medical Center) to break down what's actually driving urinary symptoms, how to tell “prostate vs bladder,” when waiting too long can permanently weaken your bladder, and how today's BPH procedures compare—especially Aquablation (high-pressure, room-temperature waterjet therapy).What you'll learn in this episode• Why BPH symptoms can start earlier than most men think (and why more men are finally talking about it)• Why prostate size does NOT equal symptom severity (big prostate ≠ big problem… always)• How to distinguish “prostate obstruction” vs overactive bladder—and why you can't reliably do this without proper testing• The “danger zone”: when untreated obstruction can lead to a weakened/crippled bladder• Medication options: what each class does, who it's for, and the most common side effects• The full “toolbox” of procedures—from office-based options to the most durable surgical solutions• Why Aquablation is changing the conversation (symptom relief + low sexual side effects + broad size range)Episode chapters (timestamps)00:00:00 00:02:00 Why younger men are showing up with urinary symptoms Prostate growth patterns (growth early, pause, then growth again in the 40s); increased awareness, openness, and access to information.00:07:00 “Blame the organ you have” — prostate vs overactive bladder Why symptoms overlap; why only a clinician can truly differentiate causes.00:10:00 When should a man see a urologist? When symptoms interfere with life (work, travel, sleep). The real issue is often difficulty returning to sleep.00:13:00 The risk of waiting: bladder decompensation How long-term obstruction can lead to a weakened bladder and urinary retention.00:18:00 The holistic patient scenario + why objective testing matters Why symptoms can “seem better” while retention worsens; importance of measuring PVR and other tests.00:21:00 Medications for BPH—pros/cons• Alpha blockers: tamsulosin (Flomax), alfuzosin, silodosin (Rapaflo)• 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: finasteride, dutasteride• Tadalafil (Cialis) daily 5 mg: dual benefits for BPH + erectile function00:31:00 The modern BPH procedure toolbox TURP as the historical “gold standard,” plus lasers, robotic options, office-based procedures, and newer technologies.00:36:00 What men care about most when choosing a procedure Incontinence risk, erectile dysfunction risk, ejaculatory changes, irritative symptoms, and durability/retreatment rates.00:38:00 Robotic Simple Prostatectomy — what “simple” actually means Removing the obstructing inner tissue while leaving the capsule; major symptom relief for large prostates, with tradeoffs (especially ejaculation).00:43:00Aquablation explained (high-pressure water therapy) Image-guided treatment planning + robotic waterjet tissue removal with minimal thermal damage.00:48:00 Durability and size range Discussion of longer-term data vs TURP and why Aquablation can treat very large prostates.00:51:00 If Aquablation isn't available—what's next best? How options shift based on prostate size and the priority to preserve ejaculation vs maximize durability.00:54:00 Final guidance + where to find Dr. Munver Individualized care; find a urologist who can offer a broad set of options.___________________________________

It's our absolute favourite episode of the year once again, the Retro Hour Christmas Quiz is back!

Our interview with previous executive producer Chris Clenshaw concludes as he takes us through the production of the Six storyline. How did we settle on those six women? How much of a risk is it to do a flash forward?Then it's on to the 40th. What does it take to create a memorable anniversary story? And does he think the public made the right decision with the choice of Ravi or Jack for Denise? A huge thank you to Chris Clenshaw for his time speaking to us. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Strategy should feel like motion, not maintenance. We sat down with two chief strategy officers—Jennifer Riha of I Am Boundless and Ravi Dahiya of YAI—to explore how nonprofits serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs can make disciplined choices amid shifting regulations, payer demands, workforce shortages, and rapid technology change.We dig into what separates firefighting from future-shaping and why “strategic hibernation” rarely fits health and human services. Jennifer walks us through Boundless's Vision 2030 process—9,000-plus stakeholder inputs, market scans, and benchmarking—and explains why the organization chose capabilities over project lists: integrated care, resilient teams, data fluency, and operational reliability. Ravi shares how culture and middle management stabilize YAI through leadership transitions, and how pilots, tele-crisis services, and proactive advocacy can convert unmet needs into reimbursable models that scale across states.You'll hear concrete tactics for navigating political volatility with scenario planning, reading early policy signals, and protecting assets that matter no matter who's in office. We also tackle the toughest questions leaders avoid: Can this program become financially sustainable? Are we uniquely positioned to do it well? What will we stop so we can invest where demand and impact are strongest? Along the way, we highlight workforce design moves—flexibility, supportive supervision, and career pathways—that matter as much as wages in a tight labor market.If you lead a nonprofit and feel stuck in reaction mode, this conversation offers a clear path to regain focus, align teams, and build services that endure. Follow the show, share this episode with a colleague or your board chair, and leave a review to help more leaders find it.Send us a text

My guest today is  Ravikiran Pothukuchi, the leader of Dassault Systèmes' Enterprise Portfolio business in India.In this conversation, Ravi shares his journey from his humble beginnings in a small village in India to becoming a key player in Dassault Systems' business landscape.Ravi dives deep into his upbringing, education, and multiple career transitions that shaped his professional life. Key highlights include his transition from an R&D role to a customer-facing role, the importance of building human connections, the value of curiosity, and how he integrated traditional knowledge with modern business strategies.Notable quotes and insights punctuate the narrative, offering valuable lessons on adaptability, resilience, and the power of networking. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:36 Early Life and Education03:26 Higher Education and Career Beginnings13:24 Transition to Business Development19:14 Leadership and Team Management26:39 Transitioning to Customer-Facing Roles27:33 The Challenges of Business Development31:30 The Importance of Networking35:21 Building Genuine Connections40:05 Navigating Career Transitions46:22 Personal Practices for Staying Grounded47:02 The Five Cs Framework for Success49:46 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe timestamps are approximate, and after the intro that is about 90 seconds.For more closer timestamps, add 90 seconds to the labels aboveRavikiran Pothukuchi is the leader of Dassault Systèmes' Enterprise Portfolio business in India. In this role, he is responsible for defining the business strategy to expand the company's Portfolio presence in India's rapidly growing economic sectors.Ravikiran began his career with Dassault Systèmes in 2004, initially working in various roles within the Research and Development (R&D) organization before transitioning to business development in 2011. In 2017, he assumed responsibility for increasing market share across the company's core industry vertical, achieving a year-over-year double-digit growth for five consecutive years. He is now entrusted with the responsibility of tapping the growth potential of Dassault Systèmes' Enterprise portfolio while diversifying into new industries and segments.Ravikiran holds degrees from prestigious institutions, IIT-Madras and IIM-Bangalore. He is also a DAAD scholar and a member of several industry organizations, including SAE and IFCCI.Ravi may be reached at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravikiran-pothukuchi-47750312/?originalSubdomain=in

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Republican revolt that forced a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, as four GOP lawmakers joined Democrats on a discharge petition to prevent premiums from doubling for millions of Americans. They analyze the political fallout for House Republicans in swing districts, Speaker Mike Johnson's failed negotiations, and the looming deadline that could leave 22 million people facing higher health care costs. Kander and Gupta also dive into a wave of national turmoil, from mass shootings and rising antisemitism among young Americans to chaos and incompetence inside Trump's law enforcement leadership and explosive reactions to Trump's own rhetoric. Plus, they discuss new reporting on Susie Wiles, deepening MAGA infighting, growing backlash to AI and Big Tech, and fresh polling showing cracks in Trump's base. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MAJORITY54 Promo Code MAJORITY54 Dupe: For a limited time, the first 10,000 people who go to https://Dupe.com/majority will instantly get 500 Dupe Points IndaCloud: If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code MAJORITY at https://inda.shop/MAJORITY! #indacloudpod Subscribe to Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/ For more information visit: https://www.ravimgupta.com/analog Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are We Getting Stupider? Andrew Rice joins The Lost Debate to ask an uncomfortable question: why are America's schools getting worse—even in places that claim to care most about equity? Drawing on sobering national data and reporting from affluent liberal districts, Rice argues that declining standards, political complacency, and the abandonment of accountability have quietly erased decades of progress for kids. Ravi and Rice debate how both parties walked away from what worked—and why lowering expectations has become a substitute for real reform. It's a sharp, urgent conversation about education, power, and who pays the price when adults stop demanding better for children. Andrew Rice's article The Big Fail (NY Magazine, Nov 2025) ------------ Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 201-305-0084⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ravi at @RaviMGupta Notes from this episode are also available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Read more from Ravi on Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-debate/id1591300785 Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F Listen to Where the Schools Went: https://thebranchmedia.org/show/where-the-schools-went/

J.C.Staff is a studio with a broad catalogue of diverse works. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the studio's origins making OVAs and how it often receives unwarranted criticism stemming from a lack of knowledge regarding anime production. Then, they pick their top five J.C.Staff anime, from beloved romance adaptations like 'Toradora!' and 'Nodame Cantabile' to a massively important series in the history of the medium in 'Revolutionary Girl Utena.'

In this lively podcast episode, the hosts delve into various conspiracy theories, starting with Arjuna's take on the NFL being scripted for business reasons. They explore the intersection of sports and business, discussing how decisions are made behind the scenes. Krishna presents a theory about whether we are living inside a black hole, while Ravi introduces the giant hole in Antarctica and its connections to other conspiracies. The conversation also touches on pop culture theories, including Disney's Frozen and the implications of Stranger Things. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the impact of conspiracy theories on society and the entertainment industry.

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump's chaotic attempt to rebrand the economy as he mocks “affordability,” confuses inflation with deflation, and delivers a meandering Pennsylvania rally full of distortions. They examine how Americans view Trump's economic record compared to the end of the Biden presidency and why his messaging isn't matching voters' lived experiences. Kander and Gupta also dig into Trump's $12 billion farm bailout sparked by his own tariffs, and the criticism that foreign competitors—not American farmers—benefited most. They explore Trump's push for a sweeping national AI rule to override state protections, as well as his surprising reversal on advanced chip exports to China. Plus, they look at Miami's first Democratic mayor in decades, the GOP's internal fight over Obamacare subsidies, and escalating MAGA infighting heading into 2026. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MAJORITY54 Promo Code MAJORITY54 Shopify: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/majority Subscribe to Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/ For more information visit: https://www.ravimgupta.com/analog Shout out to https://immigrantslist.org where people can donate to help get real immigration facts out! Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Secrets & Passion: The Jantar Mantar Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की ठंडी सुबह थी।En: It was a chilly winter morning.Hi: जंतर मंतर, दिल्ली के विशाल धरोहर के बीच, सूरज की किरणें लंबी परछाइयाँ बना रही थीं।En: Among the grand heritage of Jantar Mantar, in Delhi, the rays of the sun were casting long shadows.Hi: हवा में हल्की सी धूप और पास के दुकान से आती धूपबत्ती की खुशबू ने विशेष वातावरण बना दिया था।En: The slight warmth in the air and the fragrance of incense sticks wafting from a nearby shop created a special atmosphere.Hi: इसमें गहरे नीले रंग की जैकेट पहने, वीयर खड़ा था।En: Standing amidst this, wearing a dark blue jacket, was Veer.Hi: वीर एक उत्साही शौकिया खगोल शास्त्री था।En: Veer was an enthusiastic amateur astronomer.Hi: वह प्राचीन खगोलीय यंत्रों का दीवाना था और इनकी मदद से नया खगोलीय घटना खोजने का सपना देखता था।En: He was crazy about ancient astronomical instruments and dreamed of discovering new astronomical events with their help.Hi: उसे सुना था कि जंतर मंतर में एक प्राचीन यंत्र हुआ करता था, जो एक अद्वितीय खगोलीय घटना की भविष्यवाणी कर सकता था।En: He had heard that Jantar Mantar used to house an ancient instrument that could predict a unique astronomical event.Hi: वह जानता था कि अगर वह इस यंत्र को ढूंढ ले, तो उसका सपना सच हो सकता है।En: He knew that if he found this instrument, his dream could come true.Hi: परंतु, अधिकारियों ने इस यंत्र के गायब होने की बात को महज अफवाह कहकर टाल दिया।En: However, the authorities dismissed the disappearance of this instrument as mere rumor.Hi: वीर को विश्वास था कि वह यंत्र जंतर मंतर के प्रतिबंधित हिस्से में छिपा हुआ है।En: Veer was convinced that the instrument was hidden within the restricted section of Jantar Mantar.Hi: उसने अर्जुन और रवी की मदद लेने का निर्णय लिया।En: He decided to seek help from Arjun and Ravi.Hi: दोनों उसके अच्छे दोस्त थे और हमेशा उसके सपनों की सहायता करते थे।En: They were his good friends and always supported his dreams.Hi: वीर, आरिया और रवि ने मिलकर योजना बनाई।En: Veer, Arjun and Ravi devised a plan.Hi: ठंड के बावजूद, तीनों ने हिम्मत नहीं हारी।En: Despite the cold, the three did not lose courage.Hi: वे नंगे पांव और बिना आवाज किए, जंतर मंतर के कई हिस्सों में खोज करने लगे।En: They searched various parts of Jantar Mantar silently and barefoot.Hi: अंततः, उन्हें एक गुप्त कमरा मिला, जिसमें यंत्र था।En: Finally, they found a secret room where the instrument was kept.Hi: लेकिन वहाँ एक सुरक्षा अधिकारी भी खड़ा था।En: But there stood a security officer.Hi: वीर ने अधिकारी को यंत्र के महत्व के बारे में समझाया।En: Veer explained the significance of the instrument to the officer.Hi: उसने यंत्र की भविष्यवाणी के महत्व के बारे में अपने तर्क दिए।En: He argued about the importance of its predictions.Hi: अधिकारी, वीर के जूनून और ज्ञान से प्रभावित हुआ और उसका सहयोग करने के लिए तैयार हुआ।En: The officer, impressed by Veer's passion and knowledge, agreed to cooperate with him.Hi: यंत्र को जंतर मंतर में पुनः स्थापित किया गया।En: The instrument was reinstalled in Jantar Mantar.Hi: वीर ने उस यंत्र की मदद से एक नए खगोलीय घटना की भविष्यवाणी कर दी।En: Veer used the instrument to predict a new astronomical event.Hi: उसका सपना सच हो गया।En: His dream came true.Hi: उसकी मेहनत और दोस्तों की मदद ने उसे इस मुकाम तक पहुंचाया।En: His hard work and the help of his friends brought him to this achievement.Hi: वीयर ने सीखा कि कभी-कभी सहयोग और दृढ़ता से बेहतर कोई चीज़ नहीं होती।En: Veer learned that sometimes there's nothing better than cooperation and persistence.Hi: उसकी इस महान खोज ने उसे खगोलीय दुनिया में मान्यता दिलाई।En: His great discovery earned him recognition in the astronomical world.Hi: जंतर मंतर की प्राचीन सभ्यता और वीर की मेहनत ने एक नई कहानी लिख दी।En: The ancient significance of Jantar Mantar and Veer's hard work wrote a new story. Vocabulary Words:chilly: ठंडीheritage: धरोहरastronomical: खगोलीयfragrance: खुशबूwafting: आतीamateur: शौकियाinstrument: यंत्रpredict: भविष्यवाणीrumor: अफवाहrestricted: प्रतिबंधितbarefoot: नंगे पांवsecret: गुप्तofficer: अधिकारीsignificance: महत्वargued: तर्क दिएcooperate: सहयोगreinstalled: पुनः स्थापितpersistence: दृढ़ताrecognition: मान्यताenthusiastic: उत्साहीdisappearance: गायब होनेvital: महत्वपूर्णcrazy: दीवानाachievement: मुकामunique: अद्वितीयatmosphere: वातावरणconvinced: विश्वासpersistence: दृढ़ताsignificance: महत्वcooperation: सहयोग

This episode takes a visit to the goonverse — a strange online world where hundreds of thousands of people spend hours chasing a “goon state,” a trance-like high reached through marathon porn consumption. Ravi talks with reporter Daniel Kolitz, whose Harper's article on this community has become a viral sensation: horrifying, riveting, and impossible to look away from. Together they explore what this subculture reveals about loneliness, post-lockdown life, and the dangers of instant, unlimited online pleasure crowding out real-world connection. It's disturbing, darkly funny, and a warning sign about where we're all heading. Daniel Kolitz's The Goon Squad, (Harper's, Nov 2025)  -- Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 201-305-0084⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ravi at @RaviMGupta Notes from this episode are also available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Read more from Ravi on Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com  Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F Listen to Where the Schools Went: https://thebranchmedia.org/show/where-the-schools-went/ 

The most powerful leadership tool you have isn't authority or expertise, but attention. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ravi Kudesia, Associate Professor of Management at Temple University's Fox School of Business, to break down the science and practice of mindful leadership. We talk about how leaders can regulate their attention, reset your energy between meetings, disrupt habitual scripts, and guide teams through ambiguity without creating panic. Ravi shares how mindfulness helps leaders read the room, experiment more effectively during change, and model emotional grounding for their teams. Get ready to rethink how you show up and discover why mindful leaders make change feel less like chaos and more like possibility. Check out our sponsors: Northwest Registered Agent - Protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/achieverfree In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 How do you prepare to teach, lead, and be present? 07:00 How to reset between meetings and clear “attentional residue.” 09:45 A breathing reset you can use anywhere to calm your system. 14:30 Why leaders must shift from individualistic to relational leadership mindsets. 21:15 How a leader's internal state shapes the emotional health of the entire team. 27:15 How do you lead through change? 33:00 Why middle leaders must become adapters and experiment in ambiguity. 39:45 How leaders can ask better questions in the middle of uncertainty.  43:00 How attuning to energy in the room changes the way leaders lead. 46:30 What leaders do to cultivate mindfulness? Resources + Links Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube  Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow Ravi on LinkedIn: @rskudesia

I came across a short but powerful (and truthful) post from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) that reminds us all about something so meaningful.  “If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light.” - Rumi.  What an amazing and encouraging statement to always take with us wherever we go! I was watching a new show, Boston Blue and in the recent episode, one of the main characters brought up this fact that he needed to simply keep showing up to listen to and be there for others. To me, that is exactly what this post is all about. You may be the light that you think may not be around. Just keep doing your best. Keep showing up for others.  You will make a difference for sure, even if you can't see it. Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump's latest spiral after posting 160 times on Truth Social and then appearing to fall asleep in a cabinet meeting. They examine the escalating “Double Tap” scandal, from Pete Hegseth's shifting explanations to sharp criticism from Megyn Kelly, Brit Hume, Marco Rubio, and Rand Paul as Republicans contradict themselves in real time. The hosts also dig into Trump's shocking pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández and his commutation of private-equity CEO David Gentile, highlighting the uproar over freeing major drug traffickers and white-collar criminals. Kander and Gupta then turn to the National Guard shooting involving an Afghan asylee, breaking down the rigorous vetting process, the mental-health failures that followed, and why this was a support-system breakdown rather than an immigration failure. All that plus a quick look at the Tennessee special results on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Nutrafol: Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MAJORITY. Dupe: For a limited time, the first 10,000 people who go to https://Dupe.com/majority will instantly get 500 Dupe Points IndaCloud: If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code MAJORITY at https://inda.shop/MAJORITY! #indacloudpod Hexclad: Get 10% off at https://HexClad.com/MAJORITY Subscribe to Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/ For more information visit: https://www.ravimgupta.com/analog Shout out to https://immigrantslist.org where people can donate to help get real immigration facts out! Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Lost Debate, Ravi steps back from the noise to map the forces that will shape 2026—from AI disruption and China's industrial surge to U.S. political fractures, economic stress points, and the new wave of weight-loss drugs. Instead of predictions, he lays out the big questions we'll all have to face in the year ahead. He also opens up about his own fight with “attention poverty,” why he's switching to a flip phone, and how he's rebuilding his personal moral code. It's a wide-angle, deeply human guide to the year before it arrives. Ravi's Analog Writer's Group: https://www.ravimgupta.com/analog -- Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 201-305-0084⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ravi at @RaviMGupta Notes from this episode are also available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Read more from Ravi on Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com  Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F Listen to Where the Schools Went: https://thebranchmedia.org/show/where-the-schools-went/ 

Following the Beatles' final concert tour, George Harrison travelled to India in 1967 to learn sitar under the renowned musician Ravi Shankar. Fleeing Beatlemania he travelled in disguise to Mumbai and then to Srinagar in Kashmir. Listening to BBC archive and using excerpts from a Martin Scorsese documentary, we hear one of the world's most famous guitarists challenge himself to learn a new instrument. The moment influenced George's spirituality and his burgeoning solo musical career, as well as the Beatles'. It also propelled Ravi Shankar further into the limelight. The musicians remained lifelong friends. Ravi says they last saw each other on 28 November 2001, the day before George died. Produced and presented by Surya Elango.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: George Harrison and Ravi Shankar in 1975. Credit: by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Jason Kander and Stephen Webber break down the controversy surrounding the emerging “Trump peace plan” for Ukraine, as reports reveal it began as a Russian wish list before being reshaped by the Trump administration. They discuss Ukraine's tentative buy-in, the looming fight over territorial concessions, and the backlash to leaked audio of Trump ally Steve Witkoff coaching a Russian counterpart on how to sway Trump. Kander and Webber also look at the escalating dispute over illegal orders, Marjorie Taylor Greene's abrupt retirement, growing GOP turmoil on Capitol Hill, and new warnings from Steve Bannon about Trump's AI agenda. Plus, they touch on the dismissals of the Comey and McCabe cases and Harry Enten's view that Democrats won the shutdown fight. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, persuade your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Dupe: For a limited time, the first 10,000 people who go to https://Dupe.com/majority will instantly get 500 Dupe Points INDACLOUD: If you're 21 or older, get 30% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code MAJORITY at https://inda.shop/MAJORITY! #indacloudpod Subscribe to Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/ For more information visit: https://www.ravimgupta.com/analog Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Ravi Iyer, MD. Ravi, is a Harvard-trained Physician-scientist, 3x viral TEDx speaker, author, inventor, entrepreneur and global educator whose 42-year career in medicine, science and leadership includes a 9-year Directorship of a Hospice caring for dying patients, and a 4-year Chairmanship of a 225-bed hospital and global recognition by Marqui's Who's Who in America and Who's Who in TOP Doctors of America. Sought after as a brilliant engaging speaker and educator whose TEDxGary talk on The Power of Intentional Focus is currently the #1 most globally viewed TEDx talk released in 2024 with over 4.38 million views, Dr. Iyer is recognized as as an expert on People First Leadership . His workshops on Burnout Resistant Leadership; Cognitive Alignment for teams and courses on Strategies of Neuroaligned Groups that have been rated as transformational for enabling individuals, teams, and organizations to discover methods by which they can remain connected to their purpose with immense focus and creativity providing them resilience and flexibility in navigating the challenges of their enterprise and their life.   Learn more and connect with Ravi Iyer, MD by visiting him on   Website: www.iyerclinic.com Website: www.driyer.com Website: www.activpower.com Youtube: https://www.YouTube.com/@driyermd Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/driyermd/       Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth   Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber   If you are looking to be a Guest on Podcasts please click below  https://kitcaster.com/rtg/  For any San Diego Real Estate Questions Please Follow Us at web: www.TheEnriquezGroup.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA or Call : 858 -345 - 7829 Recently reduced properties in San Diego County * Click **** bit.ly/3cbT65C **** Here* ************************************************************ Sponsor = www.MelodyClouds.com

The Illini wrap up their regular season on Saturday night at Gies Memorial Stadium against the Northwestern Wildcats. Snow is in the forecast - who does that benefit? We talk with Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports takes us around the Big Ten football slate. Ravi previews Ohio State vs Michigan, Washington vs Oregon, and much more. Chris Kwicinski from Fox32 covers Northwestern athletics and the Chicago Bears. He joins us to talk about both.

Ravi Gupta and Stephen Webber break down Congress's explosive vote to release the Epstein files as Trump abruptly reverses course at the last minute, raising questions about whether compromising material is being withheld. They analyze accusations from Mark Epstein that the files are already being scrubbed, Rep. Thomas Massie's threat to read names on the House floor, and the sweeping disclosure requirements included in the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Kander and Gupta also dive into the political chaos surrounding Speaker Mike Johnson's demand for last-minute changes that the Senate flatly rejected, Trump's meltdown when pressed on why he didn't release the files himself, and the escalating infighting on the right—from MTG's attacks on Trump to Megyn Kelly's soft-pedaling of Epstein's crimes to new reporting that the White House intervened on behalf of Andrew Tate. Plus, they discuss the stunning court ruling striking down Texas's redistricting maps after a DOJ-induced legal fiasco. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Hiya Health: Go to https://HiyaHealth.com/MAJORITY and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Dupe: For a limited time, the first 10,000 people who go to https://Dupe.com/majority will instantly get 500 Dupe Points Found: Join thousands of small business owners simplifying their finances—open your FREE Found account now at https://found.com Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options Subscribe to Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/ For more information visit: https://www.ravimgupta.com/analog Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the explosive release of newly uncovered Jeffrey Epstein emails, including messages referencing Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell that raise fresh questions about what the former president knew and when. They analyze the media and political fallout, how these revelations intersect with ongoing legal scrutiny, and what Epstein's 2019 emails to journalist Michael Wolff reveal about his ties to Mar-a-Lago. Kander and Gupta also unpack the end of the government shutdown and whether Democrats “caved.” Plus, they dive into Trump's eyebrow-raising interview with Laura Ingraham on inflation, and the escalating MAGA civil war—Ben Shapiro feuding with Megyn Kelly, right-wing influencers accusing each other of betrayal, and prominent conservatives warning of a full-blown ideological collapse. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Nutrafol: Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MAJORITY. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/majority Dupe: For a limited time, the first 10,000 people who go to https://Dupe.com/MAJORITY will get 500 Dupe Points instantly—redeemable for gift cards, no catch. Done With Debt: Go to https://DONEWITHDEBT.com and talk with one of their specialists, FOR FREE! Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Democrats' dominating victories in Virginia and New Jersey, where early returns and strong turnout have analysts like Harry Enten and Dave Wasserman predicting Democrats could be favored to retake the House in 2026. They unpack how the results exposed cracks in the GOP coalition, with MAGA influencers blaming “weak” Republican candidates and moderates pointing to Trump's shutdown chaos and record-low approval rating of -18%. Kander and Gupta also examine how Democratic leaders from Gavin Newsom to Bill Ferguson framed the victories as proof that competence and optimism still win, even as Republicans melted down online over their losses. Plus, they analyze the high-stakes Supreme Court case that could unravel Trump's global tariffs, what it means for the U.S. economy, and how it fits into a broader crisis of Trump's leadership. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options Hexclad: Get 10% off at https://HexClad.com/MAJORITY Support Diana and Jason Kander's November Challenge: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/veterans-community-project/diana-and-jason-kander-november-challenge-30k-in-30-days Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump's collapsing approval numbers, as new polling from The Economist shows his net rating falling to -18, the lowest it has ever been—even lower than any point in his first term. They discuss what's driving the drop, from voter fatigue to economic fallout, and what it means for Trump's reelection odds. Kander and Gupta also dive into a new Reuters report revealing the Trump family raked in over $800 million from crypto ventures in just the first half of 2025, even as Trump pardoned Binance CEO CZ Zhao in a move critics call blatant corruption, analyzing how the pardon fits into Trump's broader pattern of rewarding allies and dismantling financial oversight. Then, they turn to Washington's ongoing chaos as the government shutdown drags on, with Marjorie Taylor Greene turning on Speaker Mike Johnson and demanding Republicans unveil a real health care plan, and examine Democrats' surprising restraint in Illinois and Maryland redistricting fights, and how internal debates over power and principle are shaping both parties' futures. Plus, they break down the Senate's rare bipartisan rebuke of Trump's Brazil tariffs, a sign that even some Republicans are losing patience with his economic nationalism. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options Hexclad: Get 10% off at https://HexClad.com/MAJORITY Done With Debt: Go to https://DONEWITHDEBT.com and talk with one of their specialists, FOR FREE Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices