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Has Trump created Farmageddon? Rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the war with Iran, tariffs on goods because of the trade war with Canada, and a Farm Bill stuck in Congress have created a perfect storm of pain for American farmers. This week Alex speaks to 5th generation Iowa farmer Joshua Manske, to get a real accounting of how the President's red state agricultural base is feeling. Then she breaks down the big picture implications for Republicans ahead of the midterms with Brian Beutler, founder and author of the Substack newsletter Off Message, and the cohost of the Politix podcast.Pre-order Alex's new book, The Steal: Four Right-Wing Hard-Liners, One Republican Presidency, and The Raid On America's Courts and subscribe to her Substack here. Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.

Amidst rising inflation, ongoing wars in Iran and Israel, and the U.S. national debt climbing to a record $40 trillion, the global bond market is rattled. Mary Childs, host of the talk show podcast Mary in America, author of The Bond King, and former co-host of Planet Money, explains why bond yields are so high right now and what it all means for the global economy, and for your wallet.c/o: Blue Arauz, via Pexels Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mortgage rates could face new upward pressure as Treasury yields surge to their highest level since early 2025. Rising oil prices are fueling new inflation concerns, while investors are sharply increasing their bets on a September Fed rate hike. Kathy Fettke explains what's driving the bond market selloff, why the 10-year Treasury matters more to mortgage rates than the Fed's short-term rate, and what it could mean for real estate investors and the housing market.     Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/global-bond-yields-surge-oil-100600156.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK3iDWHxDOdFHWKwVyBdoDY2XZh2tGv7MSW5mWw6Xdp6n3vBqv65AROS2DL3s8CorQgItGfGC9A4eqM8L13ufmVEnWh4pPJxPp11z5nqqTYl6dIY01KXqzc7Zv-KcD5Iuq4qbcwEdGlvm6dyJU9MJb30A-QryuU8O2uDe8bRQ0Ya

What happens when the money runs out, or when you don't have enough? For Gen Z, financial pressure is real. Rising costs, uncertain jobs, and the possibility of having to move back home can make not having enough feel overwhelming. But what if seasons of lack are also opportunities to learn deeper dependence on God? In this episode, Lina talks about what to do when you don't have enough and unpacks three biblical responses.  You'll learn how to bring your needs honestly to God, do the next faithful thing with what He has given you, and allow God's people to help carry the strain. If you're worried about having enough for your future, this conversation will remind you where your security ultimately comes from.   Helpful resources: 

Tom Cochrane is founder of Eleviam, a brand accelerator running more than forty CPG brands across Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop. Before building the agency, he put nearly five million dollars of his own capital into Amazon inventory to prove the model himself.This episode tackles a problem every CPG brand now faces: platforms are getting more expensive, more competitive, and harder to attribute, even as consumer attention keeps fragmenting.Tom and Eitan dig into the halo effect between TikTok Shop and Amazon, why a third of TikTok-driven purchases convert somewhere else entirely, and how Amazon's new AI shopping layer is changing what actually belongs in a listing.Listeners walk away with a clearer view of how to sequence platform investment as a brand matures, and why profitability discipline matters more than chasing growth at any cost.Website: https://expanio.com/Podcast website: https://expanio.com/commerce-untold-podcast/Eitan Koter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eitankoter/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CommerceUntoldGuest: Tom Cochrane, Founder, EleviamTom Cochrane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgcochrane/Eleviam: https://eleviam.io/Key Takeaways: • Ninety percent of US consumers still validate a purchase on Amazon even when they discovered the product somewhere else. • Thirty-seven percent of TikTok Shop transactions convert off of TikTok, most often on Amazon. • Creator partnerships should be judged on proven GMV track record, not follower count. • Amazon's AI shopping layer now reads full PDP and A+ content, so listings need to answer real buyer objections instead of just stuffing keywords. • Brands should launch omnichannel from day one, but stay narrow with a hero SKU before expanding the catalog. • Agencies scale by building repeatable systems and pod structures before they scale revenue.Chapters:[00:19] Introduction to Tom Cochrane and background[02:35] Running Amazon and TikTok Shop together: the halo effect[05:36] Rising platform costs and the shift toward creator partnerships[08:08] Competition, agentic shopping, and Amazon's AI-driven listings (Cosmos, Rufus)[11:53] Matching platform strategy to a brand's lifecycle stage[19:41] CPG challenges today: LTV, margins, and building a moat[26:11] Inside Eleviam: ICP, delivery, and where e-commerce is headed

Mortgage rates are moving higher again, and first-time home buyers need to understand what's driving the change. Rising oil prices, renewed concerns about inflation, and fears that interest rates could stay higher for longer are pushing bond yields up, with mortgage rates following close behind.So how high could mortgage rates go? When could home buyers finally see lower interest rates? And what does all of this mean for home prices, housing affordability, and your ability to buy a home?In today's LIVE episode of The Educated HomeBuyer, we break down what's happening with mortgage rates, why oil prices and inflation matter to the housing market, and what first-time home buyers should be paying attention to before making an offer.If you're thinking about buying your first home, this episode will help you better understand the current housing market, mortgage interest rates, affordability, and how to prepare before you start shopping.✅ Are You Ready to Buy a Home?Take the “Am I Ready to Buy?” quiz:https://buyrightborrowsmart.com/quiz✅ Start Your Stress-Free Home Buying Journeyhttp://www.buyrightborrowsmart.com/startWatch This Next

The Smiths superstar Johnny Marr tells us all about his incredible Guitar Collection auction on Thursday 17th September and brings news of his new album The Age of Everything.Rising star Tyler Ballgame swings by for a chat.Top doc Kristen Holmes flips through her new book Aligned.Catch up on all previous episodes of TFI Unplugged on the Virgin Radio UK YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson fire up the time machine and revisit the August 30, 1986, edition of World Championship Wrestling! Jim Crockett announces that the National Tag Team Championship is being rebranded as the United States Tag Team Championship, and much of the program is devoted to promoting a massive one night tournament at the Omni to crown the inaugural champions. Plus, Wahoo McDaniel captures the National Heavyweight Championship from Tully Blanchard in Los Angeles, the Kansas Jayhawks confront Jim Cornette and Big Bubba, and Ric Flair delivers another tremendous television match against Mike Jackson. Then, the show closes with chaos as the Four Horsemen confront Dick Murdoch only for Dusty Rhodes and Magnum T.A. to rush to his defense! Fall is approaching, the rivalries are intensifying, and both excitement and heartbreak are on the horizon. This is Jim Crockett Promotions in the 1980s!     THIS WEEKS SPONSORS LARINECO - Larineco is better-for-you chewing gum that uses the same mineral your teeth are made of to support daily enamel health. Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at BuyLarine.com/WHW BLUEPRINT - For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off + free shipping at http://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com  by using code WHW at checkout. #Blueprint #ad BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code WHW. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com  for more details and important safety information MUDWTR - Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code WHW at mudwtr.com/WHW! #mudwtrpod DRAFT KINGS - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code WHW spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code WHW. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. DIABOLICAL DAVE'S RUMBLE THROWDOWN - Go to http://RumbleThrowdown.com  and use the coupon code WHW to get $10 off! Grab your copy of Rumble Throwdown today and step into the ring! PODCAST HEAT - Want to grow your business with the power of podcast advertising? Reach loyal, engaged audiences through trusted host endorsements across the Podcast Heat network. Learn more at PodcastHeat.com

What happens when a 50-year-old software company tries to move at the speed of AI, and what does it really take to merge two very different product cultures after an acquisition? In this episode of the CPO Rising series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Paychex CPO Ryan Bergstrom will be speaking on reimagining the user experience with AI, how his team learned the hard way that accelerating only engineering just moves bottlenecks around, and why utilization is the only product metric that ultimately matters. He also gets into the HIPAM budget framework he uses to track and shift R&D spend, and why incumbents with deep customer data have a genuine moat in the AI era.

The term “international pre-construction” often conjures up one word: Risk. But I see opportunity, so long as you understand the market, know who you're working with, and structure the deal properly. In today's episode, I break down how I approach international real estate, why I love the right pre-construction opportunities, and why I believe Latin America has more upside than any region in the world.  Enjoy! IN TODAY'S EPISODE Tune in as I break down how I evaluate international real estate opportunities…you'll learn exactly what I look for before putting capital to workListen in to learn about the huge leverage that can come from utilizing a group buying structure for pre-construction dealsHear why I believe Latin America's recent political shifts could create even greater opportunities for investors who get in earlyLearn whichsix countries in the regioncontinue to stand out on my radar THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2026: FREEDOM IS RISING IN LATIN AMERICA! Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom Is Rising In Latin America from October 1-2, where we'll help you learn everything you need to know about crafting a Plan-B centred in the region. We'll cover the geopolitical trends, residency and citizenship programs, the lifestyle on the ground, and so much more over these two jam-packed days. This is a free event open to the entire community. Get your complimentary tickets here: expatmoneysummit.com JOIN OUR TELEGRAM CHANNEL Not everything belongs in an email, so be sure to join our Telegram channel so you can stay up-to-date on the most important expat-related news and information. I highly encourage you all to not only join, but participate in the discussion. Join here: ExpatMoney.com/Telegram   RELATED EPISODES 422: ALERT: Panama, Paraguay & Costa Rica Residency Update 417: Europe Is Melting, While Latin America Is Rising 416: Casco Viejo: Panama's Greatest Success Story – Simone Di GiovanniMentioned in this episode:Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin AmericaJoin the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.The Hub—Your Offshore Command CenterIf you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.Expat Money Paid MembershipGovernments Hate This TripParaguay doesn't make headlines—and that's exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I'm leading a private group into the heart of Latin America's best-kept secret. You'll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don't even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that's exactly why it works. If you're serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin AmericaJoin the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore FreedomParaguay is the offshore world's best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it's the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That's why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don't miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Global bond yields climb as investors weigh fiscal concerns, sticky inflation and higher energy prices. Plus, AI demand drives a massive Dell server beat as markets look to Broadcom and signs of a software rebound. Later, Venezuela's oil ambitions face a long road as renewed Middle East conflict keeps pressure on global supplies and commodity prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal return to dig into the Chargers' 53-man roster and their roster-manipulation strategy at punter, plus a wide-open battle at left guard and swing tackle up front. New OC Mike McDaniel's system has the Chargers' Super Bowl odds climbing, and several bubble players, including Derius Davis and Devonte Ross, beat the numbers game to make the team. The hosts close by previewing a heavily favored season opener against Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals on September 13th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Global bond yields are climbing again, and the impact is showing up in mortgages, government borrowing costs, stock valuations, and the Fed's next policy decision.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss why rising long term rates matter for everyday borrowers, how higher Treasury yields can affect mortgages and asset prices, and why wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are complicating the Fed's inflation fight. They also break down the case for and against a September rate hike, what upcoming CPI and jobs data could mean for Kevin Warsh, and Todd Lutsky's explanation of how IRA beneficiary designations fit into an estate plan.

GI Rights Hotline's Steve Woolford: Rising Number of U.S. Troops Seek Exit Over Trump's Wars, International Law ViolationsAmerican Doom Editor Justin Glawe: Trump's 19 Schemes to Subvert the Midterm ElectionStarbucks Workers United's Nick Parker-Smith: Starbuck Workers Union Calls For Nationwide Boycott as Contract Negotiations StallBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Majority of former Soviet states oppose Russia over Ukraine•Trump-DOGE cuts leave U.S. Forest Service scrambling to fill staff shortages• NYC tenants sue over NYPD surveillance expansion plan in public housingVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

JI Financial Strategies CEO Jim Iuorio expects the Federal Reserve to hold rates in September unless Friday's jobs report is unexpectedly strong. He also warns that rising oil prices could push the economy into recession.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the war in Iran has been causing not only the prices of oil and gasoline to rise, but the price of diesel to rise as well. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners. Price Trends for Chicago

Rising grain markets and key technology partnerships are generating renewed optimism among producers at this year's Farm Progress Show happening this week at Boone, Iowa. On full display are equipment innovations focused heavily on maximizing field capacity while addressing input energy requirements, offering a practical response to ongoing cost pressures across North American agriculture. RealAgriculture... Read More

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Sylvain Huard discusses how real yields influence asset returns, arguing that understanding whether yields are actively rising or peaking – and how the stock-bond correlation regime evolves – is critical for effective portfolio positioning.Speaker:- Sylvain Huard, Head of Asset Allocation, WS Chief Investments Officer, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Bond yields jumped to multi-decade highs in some countries this week, as market anxiety about inflation and the Iran war grows. The U.S. is not exempt from this turmoil. Borrowing rates could balloon, affecting the Fed and your wallet. We'll explain. Also in this episode: The labor market barely budges in July job openings and labor turnover data, U.S. solar energy storage capacity nearly doubles under President Trump, and Reddit becomes valuable internet real estate in the age of AI.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Rising global bond yields will put pressure on U.S. interest rates, tooThe labor market in July showed very little movementFor this Mississippi barge line, labor is more of a concern than tariffsWhy solar energy storage capacity has nearly doubled since Trump took office"The heart of the internet": AI has marketers flocking to RedditFrom medicine to HVAC: one entrepreneur's journey

Bond yields jumped to multi-decade highs in some countries this week, as market anxiety about inflation and the Iran war grows. The U.S. is not exempt from this turmoil. Borrowing rates could balloon, affecting the Fed and your wallet. We'll explain. Also in this episode: The labor market barely budges in July job openings and labor turnover data, U.S. solar energy storage capacity nearly doubles under President Trump, and Reddit becomes valuable internet real estate in the age of AI.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Rising global bond yields will put pressure on U.S. interest rates, tooThe labor market in July showed very little movementFor this Mississippi barge line, labor is more of a concern than tariffsWhy solar energy storage capacity has nearly doubled since Trump took office"The heart of the internet": AI has marketers flocking to RedditFrom medicine to HVAC: one entrepreneur's journey

Turns out when food prices spike, the animal ag industry’s solution is just cheaper spin. This episode digs into the meat lobby’s sudden “affordability” crusade against animal welfare reforms, the bizarre pro-grazing propaganda tour, Trump’s confusing detour into meat processing policy, the BLM’s wild horse slaughter pipeline finally getting some overdue press, and the sneaky psychological reason your uncle still won’t…

Brick Lombardi here with Tundra FM. We've been hearing a lot about Sturdivant. Rookie wide receiver. Highest graded in preseason by PFF, caught the first Lambeau touchdown of twenty twenty-six. That's the kind of story we need. A kid coming in, making noise right away. That's a current moment, and we don't have a song that captures that immediate impact, that rising star. We need something that feels like the start of something big. New song First Touchpoint Rising. Please support us over at patreon.com/pack_daddy.  

Brick Lombardi here with Tundra FM. We've been hearing a lot about Sturdivant. Rookie wide receiver. Highest graded in preseason by PFF, caught the first Lambeau touchdown of twenty twenty-six. That's the kind of story we need. A kid coming in, making noise right away. That's a current moment, and we don't have a song that captures that immediate impact, that rising star. We need something that feels like the start of something big. New song First Touchpoint Rising. Please support us over at patreon.com/pack_daddy.  

Social anxiety can make you want to cancel plans, avoid difficult conversations, stay quiet in meetings, or say no to opportunities you actually want. In this episode of the Decide Your Legacy Podcast, Adam shares a simple three step strategy for facing social anxiety instead of letting it control your decisions.It starts with your mindset. What are you focusing on when you walk into a situation? Everything that could go wrong, or the opportunities that could come from showing up? Next, create a plan. Preparation can dramatically change how you approach an uncomfortable conversation, meeting, event, presentation, date, or new experience. Finally, get in the arena and engage. Real change happens when you stop avoiding the situation and give yourself the opportunity to gather new evidence about what you're actually capable of.Adam shares his own experiences with anxiety, practical ways to prepare for social situations, the importance of curiosity, breathing, flexibility, and why even rejection can become an opportunity to build resilience.If social anxiety has been keeping you from relationships, opportunities, conversations, or experiences you know you should pursue, start with these three steps.Mindset. Plan. Engage.Pick one situation you've been avoiding and give the process a try. You decide your legacy. Nobody else.RSVP to the Upcoming Self Confidence Workshop HERE_____________________________TAKE THE NEXT STEP!Conversation starters are helpful, but the deeper issue is often courage. If you want to become more confident, less anxious, and more willing to take action in the conversations that matter most, go through Shatterproof Yourself Lite. In 7 small steps, you'll learn how to face fear, build confidence, and move toward the kind of relationships and legacy you actually want._____________________________Subscribe for weekly personal growth breakdowns, and comment below on which life challenge you want us to cover next.

See what the team at The Successful Bookkeeper has on right now → Lara Manton has a gift for reframing panic as possibility. The founder of ACE-XL Ltd and a 15-year UK bookkeeping veteran, Lara delivered a talk at Accountex titled I've Watched Bookkeeping Die 3 Times — and in this episode she brings that same clear-eyed optimism to Michael Palmer. If you've been anxious about AI or wondering whether your role still matters, this conversation will shift your thinking. Chapters [00:00] Opening quote on client value [01:18] Welcome and guest introduction [03:30] The provocative LinkedIn article [06:30] Defining what bookkeeping really is [10:00] Three times bookkeeping 'died' [15:00] AI as shepherd, not replacement [18:30] Who thrived through each shift [23:00] Evaluating tech without chasing shiny objects [27:30] Rising professionalism and community [31:30] Biggest opportunity the profession must not miss Three "Deaths" That Were Actually Rebirths Lara's three moments of supposed bookkeeping extinction track neatly with major industry shifts: the cloud and OCR revolution, COVID forcing everyone to work remotely, and now the rise of AI agents. Each time, the prediction was the same — software will replace the bookkeeper. Each time, the profession adapted and came out doing more meaningful work. "Every time the software changes," Lara says, "it changes what bookkeepers do. It changes the nature of bookkeeping, maybe not what we do, but how we do it." The Core Job Has Never Changed Strip away the tools and the underlying mission is the same it has always been: get accurate data to help businesses make decisions. Lara argues that AI and automation simply speed up the data-gathering part, which frees bookkeepers to spend more time on the part that actually matters to clients. "The rewarding thing isn't entering data," she says. "The rewarding thing is understanding a business and helping a business owner. And that bit doesn't change." Humanity Is the Competitive Advantage The bookkeepers who thrived through every disruption shared one trait: they stayed curious about their clients. Lara makes the case that asking the right questions — specific to each business, not generic ones — is where the real value lives. "You can learn to ask the right questions, not the questions that everyone asks, but the right questions for that business. And then that's where you can start to add value. Because unless you actually relate those numbers back to the business itself and what they're trying to achieve, those numbers are gonna mean nothing to them." She warns that if you communicate like a robot, AI will eventually be able to replace you — but the innately human skills of listening, pattern recognition, and relationship-building are much harder to replicate. Thinking Clearly About AI Tools Lara draws a sharp line between AI accounting tools and accounting tools with AI built in. The former often lack foundational accounting knowledge; the latter layer intelligence on top of proven principles. She shared a real example: a client ran their VAT return through Claude and came back with a list of confused questions — because the AI didn't understand international reverse charge VAT. "It's about shepherding that information and reviewing the information rather than necessarily doing the data entry, but being aware of the other things that matter to a business owner." The lesson: use AI to augment your expertise, not to bypass the need for it. A Rising Tide for the Whole Profession Lara sees bookkeeping's public profile improving — driven partly by institutional efforts in the UK to bring bookkeeping into university curricula, and partly by accountants increasingly recognising bookkeepers as collaborative partners rather than a cheaper alternative. She also points to the bookkeeping community's culture of sharing as a quiet competitive strength. "Bookkeepers talk to one another. We don't gatekeep in the same way. We share information quite freely." That generosity of knowledge, she believes, is one of the things that will carry the profession forward — and attract software companies who want to build better products with practitioner input. Links Mentioned Lara Manton on LinkedIn — connect with Lara directly ACE-XL Ltd — Lara's finance process consultancy for larger businesses LJM Bookkeeping — Lara's UK bookkeeping practice PureBookkeeping.com — episode sponsor, proven system for growing your bookkeeping business thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com — free business-building resources About the Guest Lara Manton is the founder of ACE-XL Ltd and runs LJM Bookkeeping, a UK-based practice working with limited companies and service-based businesses. A two-time Xero Award winner — including Xero's first UK Bookkeeper / Small Firm of the Year — Lara sits on the ICB's Advisory Board and chairs their Tech Board. She has spoken at every major UK accounting event, including Accountex, and works with approximately 50 clients worldwide across outsourced finance and bookkeeping engagements.

FreightWaves Today hits the road for a special episode live from ShipStation Global headquarters in Austin, Texas, as Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland break down the latest forces shaping freight, logistics and the broader economy. The show opens with a look at the current freight and economic environment, including rising transportation and warehousing costs, inventory management challenges and the growing gap between truckload and intermodal pricing. Craig and Zach discuss why shippers are becoming more selective with inventory and SKUs, how uncertainty around demand and interest rates is influencing supply chain decisions, and what elevated costs could mean for the remainder of the year. They also dive into the extraordinary investment surrounding AI and data centers. With corporate profits climbing and massive infrastructure projects driving industrial activity, Craig and Zach examine how the AI boom is affecting railroads, construction, manufacturing and blue-collar employment. They also discuss the growing community backlash against hyperscale data centers and why the technology industry's messaging around AI could become an increasingly important part of the conversation. Then, ShipStation Global CEO Tom Madine joins the show to discuss the combination of ShipStation and Worldwide Express and what the newly integrated company is building for shippers. Madine explains how ShipStation Global is bringing together ShipStation's e-commerce shipping technology with Worldwide Express' transportation and freight expertise to create a more unified logistics platform. The goal is to give small and midsized businesses the ability to manage more of their supply chain from a single place instead of jumping between different providers and systems. A major focus is ShipStation's newly launched LTL offering. Madine explains why LTL was one of the most requested additions from ShipStation customers and how integrating freight directly into the platform can simplify inbound inventory movements, middle-mile transportation and other shipping needs that previously required merchants to leave the ShipStation ecosystem. The conversation also explores why transportation decisions can't simply come down to finding the cheapest rate. Service reliability, damage risk, estimated arrival times, carrier selection and the consequences of a failed shipment can all dramatically change what "best" means for an individual shipper. Craig, Zach and Madine discuss how data and intelligence can help businesses make better transportation decisions, particularly for smaller companies that don't have dedicated logistics teams or the resources to constantly monitor freight market cycles. Madine also lays out ShipStation Global's larger vision: bringing parcel, LTL, truckload, final mile and potentially additional transportation modes together into a more unified experience. He explains why simplifying logistics could be especially valuable for entrepreneurs and SMBs already balancing everything from finance and accounting to marketing, inventory and product development. Finally, the conversation turns global. Madine discusses ShipStation's presence across North America, Europe and Australia, the company's hundreds of parcel-carrier API connections and its ambition to become a truly global shipping technology platform. Topics include: • ShipStation Global's new LTL offering • The ShipStation and Worldwide Express combination • Bringing parcel, LTL and truckload together• Freight market cyclicality and SMB shippers • Using data to improve carrier and shipping decisions • Why the lowest freight rate isn't always the best option • Rising transportation and warehousing costs • Inventory management and changing shipper behavior • Truckload versus intermodal economics • AI, data centers and industrial freight demand • Corporate efficiency and the AI investment boom • The growing economic importance of hyperscale data centers • ShipStation Global's international expansion • The future of multimodal shipping technology FreightWaves Today brings together the latest freight market intelligence, transportation news and conversations with the leaders shaping global supply chains. Subscribe to FreightWaves for more interviews, market analysis and breaking news from across trucking, logistics, technology and the global supply chain. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising global yields put pressure on markets as investors head into September. BlackRock's Kristy Akullian breaks down the market setup and what higher rates could mean for stocks. Evercore's Amit Daryanani reacts to Dell earnings. Barclays analyst Saket Kalia digs into Palo Alto Networks' results and what they signal for cybersecurity spending. Our Leslie Picker examines whether the data center boom is beginning to hit financing limits before Morgan Stanley's Ariana Salvatore discusses the growing public pushback and what it could mean for the future of the industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Rising singer-songwriter Onoleigh joins the Bar Conversations to talk about her journey from a small town in Illinois and a career in social work to pursuing music full-time in Nashville. She shares the moment she decided to take the leap, her early days playing Broadway at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, her breakthrough 2025 EP First Rodeo, and the experiences that shaped her as an artist and songwriter.Onoleigh also discusses her upcoming EP Love Bomb, arriving in October, including songs like “Copy & Paste,” “Waited Too Long” and “Losing Me in You,” and working with producers Paul Moak and ANTi. She talks about founding OVATION, performing without a setlist, staying authentic while building a career, and what fans can expect from her for the rest of 2026. Jonathan's Drinking: Hard Truth American Odd Bottled in Bond.

Citi raised its price target on Atlassian to $225 from $170 and maintains a buy rating on shares, though the stock ticked lowered ahead of Tuesday's trading session. Kevin Horner with Charles Schwab notes Atlassian's "speedily" rising 20-day SMA but declining RSI that paints a mixed picture for short-term momentum.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-...Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-...Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/19192...Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplu...Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-net...Follow us on X –   / schwabnetwork  Follow us on Facebook –   / schwabnetwork  Follow us on LinkedIn -   / schwab-network  About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Higher prices for oil sent stocks lower.

Wall Street is off to a weak start in September, following a shaky, but mostly positive month.

Higher prices for oil sent stocks lower.

John Maytham speaks to Prof. Christo Coetzee of North-West University’s African Centre for Disaster Studies about the deadly flooding in Nepal and Tibet, the role of climate change and how communities can better prepare for disasters linked to unstable glaciers. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising oil prices, inflation everywhere and creeping Treasury yields are not enough to stop this bull from charging higher around the world. Global stock indices are at all time highs as investors hold on to hopes that rising earnings will keep on rising. Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets tells us what could go wrong, or keep going right in the last few months of the year. Plus, the Pentagon is becoming an oil investor, trading the khakis for the pinstripes in Venezuela. Why that won't help prices at the pump, but will reshape foreign policy forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when coding stops being a constraint for product teams, and what should product leaders do right now to get ready? In this episode of the CPO Rising series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Tubi Chief Product and Technology Officer Mike Bidgoli will be speaking on why this is a golden era for product management and how the entertainment industry is about to go through its biggest disruption yet. Mike shares how Tubi runs "Tinker Days" to keep the whole org experimenting, why he's investing countercyclically in junior talent, and what it means to build for model capabilities that don't exist yet.

In this episode, Aaron Strole, founder of Capital Asset Management, shares insights on managing a diverse commercial real estate portfolio, leveraging technology, and navigating market challenges. Discover strategies for tenant retention, operational efficiency, and future growth in the shifting real estate landscape.     Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Endometrial cancer cases are rising — and abnormal bleeding is the warning sign women should never ignore. Who is most at risk, why are more women being diagnosed, and what symptoms should prompt a call to your doctor?In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. John Diaz, gynecological oncologist at the Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, about what women need to know about endometrial cancer, from early warning signs and risk factors to diagnosis, treatment and fertility-preserving options. Why endometrial cancer cases are increasing in the U.S. and around the world  How obesity and prolonged estrogen exposure can raise risk  The abnormal bleeding patterns women should report — including after menopause  Other warning signs such as pelvic pain, bloating and abnormal discharge  Why endometrial cancer can also affect younger women  How doctors diagnose endometrial cancer and why there is no routine screening test  Treatment options for early and advanced disease, including immunotherapy  When fertility-sparing treatment may be possible  How family history and Lynch syndrome can affect riskHost:Sandra PeeblesAward-Winning JournalistGuest:John P. Diaz, M.D.Chief of Gynecologic OncologyHerbert Wertheim Cancer InstituteChair, Obstetrics & Gynecology, FIUIf you found this episode helpful, we also recommend the following:Can Cervical Cancer Be Cured? A Gynecologic Oncologist AnswersEradicating Cervical Cancer: Possible or Impractical?

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Rising prices of meat and the status of the meat markets. Read the Newsweek article here.

In this episode, we speak with Chris Hamilton, Partner and Employee Benefits Practice Leader at Hotchkiss Insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Texas. With nearly 20 years of experience in corporate finance and employee benefits, Chris helps employers better understand healthcare costs, improve plan performance, and explore alternatives to traditional insurance models. Chris is also the founder of Benefits Insider, an educational platform focused on helping employers understand how healthcare financing works. Through case studies, industry insights, and practical examples, he gives business leaders the information they need to make smarter decisions about employee benefits and healthcare spending. Recognized as the 2025 BenefitsPro Advisor of the Year, Chris is a respected voice on healthcare transparency, employer-sponsored health plans, and cost-control strategies. His work helps simplify a complex system and gives employers a clearer view of the forces driving healthcare expenses. This conversation explores: ·       Chris's journey into healthcare and employee benefits ·       How the Affordable Care Act has affected employers and healthcare costs ·       The incentives influencing insurance companies, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and other healthcare stakeholders ·       Different strategies employers can use to control healthcare spending Connect with Chris: Personal Website Hotchkiss Insurance LinkedIn YouTube TikTok Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr 

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Text the show! Beef is more expensive than ever.So why aren't America's ranchers getting rich?Because here's the part almost nobody tells you:The rancher doesn't really set the price. And neither do you.In today's Monologue Monday, Chad follows the American food system from the meat case backward — through cattle processors, patented seeds, tractor software, poultry contracts, government regulation and the $390 billion Farm Bill.And the same pattern keeps appearing.The farmer owns the land. He owns the equipment. He owns the debt. He owns the weather. He owns the risk.But somebody else increasingly owns the door.This episode isn't about hating corporations or asking Washington to set prices.It's about something much more basic:Competition.Why are there so few buyers for American cattle?Why can a farmer grow patented seed but not necessarily replant it?Why did farmers have to fight for access to software needed to repair tractors they already bought?And why does Washington keep spending billions "helping farmers" without creating more places for those farmers to actually sell what they produce?By the end, Chad gives you three questions you can use far beyond agriculture:How many doors are there? Am I paying for work — or permission? And what's actually on the docket?Count the doors. Follow the permission. Read the docket.

Biotech has delivered one of its strongest rallies in years, fueled by a resurgence in M&A activity, improving sentiment and continued innovation. But as valuations rise and competition intensifies, investors are becoming increasingly selective. RBC's biotech analysts explore the key drivers behind the rally, the outlook for M&A, the growing role of China and what could determine whether the sector sustains momentum through the second half of the year.Key PointsM&A activity, improving regulatory sentiment and strong clinical data have helped drive a significant re-rating across biotech. Higher valuations have boosted investor confidence but may leave less room for error in the second half. Innovation continues to underpin long-term growth opportunities, although competition is increasing.China's growing role in drug development is reshaping competitive dynamics and business development strategies. Investors are becoming increasingly selective, with a greater focus on company-specific catalysts and fundamentals.Chapter MarkersWhat's driving biotech's rally? [00:52) Brian Abrahams explores the key factors behind biotech's resurgence..Why selectivity matters more now [2:30] Rising valuations have strengthened confidence across biotech, but investors may need to become more discerning about where they allocate capital in the second half.The outlook for biotech M&A [4:02] M&A remains a leading catalyst for biotech investors, with deal activity continuing to shape sentiment and sector performance. What the biotech investor survey revealed [7:11] Lisa Walter discusses investor positioning, valuation expectations and why enthusiasm remains constructive despite a more neutral stance following the rally. Innovation, drug launches and competitive advantage [11:02] Leonid Timashev explores how innovation, commercial execution and emerging modalities are shaping competitive advantage in biotech, and why successful launches remain critical to long-term value creation.China's growing influence in biotech [17:44] China's emergence as a leading source of innovation and business development activity is reshaping competitive dynamics across the biotech sector.What could drive the second half? [20:15] RBC analysts discuss the factors most likely to determine whether biotech can sustain its momentum.

Brianna Sylver is an innovation strategist, President of Sylver Consulting, and author of the bestselling and award-winning book Leading Through Free Fall: How Innovators Turn Turbulence into Trust.With 20+ years of expertise in Market Research, User Experience, and Strategy, Brianna helps leaders navigate uncertainty, align teams, and bridge the gap between great ideas and real-world execution.

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