Podcasts about robocalls

Host: Colin Weston Guests: Del Ratcliffe (President, CourseRev.ai), Matt Wade (VP of Product, PITCHcrm), Chris Hill (CTO, CourseRev.ai) Duration: 28 Minutes In this episode of ModGolf LIVE, recorded on the show floor at the 2026 PGA Show in Orlando, host Colin Weston sits down with the leadership team behind CourseRev.ai and PITCHcrm. This isn't just a conversation about technology; it's a deep dive into the real-world challenges of getting a tradition-rich industry to adopt modern solutions. Colin is joined by Del Ratcliffe (President of CourseRev.ai & COO of Pinnacle Golf Properties), Matt Wade (VP of Product, PITCHcrm), and Chris Hill (CTO, CourseRev.ai). Together, they discuss the "secret sauce" of their tech stack - from an AI voice concierge that answers the phone to a CRM that automates marketing - and how they balance cutting-edge AI with the human touch required to train course operators. Del, bringing his 30+ years of course ownership experience, shares why he's the "main guinea pig" for the products, how they handle the complexity of different golf course business models, and why getting a course to use the tech is harder than selling it. The team also teases the future of dynamic pricing using unstructured data and explains why AI isn't about replacing staff, but about freeing them up to create better face-to-face experiences. Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then enjoy our video with Del, Chris and Matt on The ModGolf YouTube channel live from The 2026 PGA Show. Click on this link or the image below as we extend our podcast conversation with key takeaways and lessons learned. Key Topics & Discussion Points Live from the PGA Show: Colin introduces a "3x" interview with three guests representing two integrated companies. What is CourseRev AI? An AI-powered voice and chat concierge designed to handle tee time bookings, modifications, and general questions, taking the pressure off pro shop staff. The "Main Guinea Pig": How Del Ratcliffe's role as a multi-course operator (Pinnacle Golf Properties) allows the tech team to build solutions that solve real, painful problems. Introducing PITCHcrm: The "oldest product" in the family (since 2012) that automates email and SMS marketing based on customer reservation history, no-shows, and behavior. The Adoption Hurdle: Why selling the software is easy, but onboarding and training staff on how to use it is the real challenge in a non-early-adopter industry. Customization vs. Scaling: How the team handles the fact that no two golf courses are alike. Chris Hill explains how they now use natural language programming to quickly customize AI rules for specific course restrictions (e.g., "no seniors after 2 PM on Saturday"). Dynamic Pricing Deep Dive: The debate among owners about surge pricing, and how CourseRev.ai integrates instantly with tee sheets to reflect pricing changes. The Tease: Chris Hill hints at new dynamic pricing strategies that use unstructured data (like weather and demand factors) in ways humans never could. Serving Different Course Types: How the technology adapts to MCOs (Multi-Course Operators) with one clubhouse vs. multiple locations spread across states. The "Robocall" Fear: Addressing the misconception that AI phone answering is like the frustrating automated systems of 10 years ago. AI & Employment: The team confirms that AI isn't eliminating jobs; it's allowing staff to focus on high-value, face-to-face interactions in the pro shop. Measuring Success: Using AI to track KPIs, identify frequently asked questions, and help course operators improve their websites and customer service. Notable Quotes Del on the Industry: "We're still largely an industry of mom-and-pop operations out there. Change is not real easy for us to overcome, and it can be scary, too." Chris on Tech Debt: "With AI, we can actually implement that much easier rather than trying to build something really rigid and structured in code. We can just write that now in natural language." Matt on Staffing: "Everyone listening to this has probably been in a situation where you've been in the pro shop and the guy's on two phones. It's definitely not eliminating staff because then you can even get more face-to-face quality interactions." Colin on Entrepreneurship: "If you don't have challenges as a startup you need to challenge yourself more. Like me with snowboarding, if you're not falling down you're not going fast enough." Resources & Links Learn more about CourseRev.ai: https://www.courserev.ai Email CourseRev: hello@courserev.ai Learn more about PITCHcrm: https://www.pitchcrm.com Want to connect with Del? Check out his bio page to make that happen! >> https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/del-ratcliffe Timestamps [00:00] - Cold Open: Colin introduces the "3x" interview at the 2026 PGA Show [01:30] - Guest Introductions: Del Ratcliffe, Matt Wade, and Chris Hill [03:00] - What is CourseRev.ai? Solving the pro shop phone pressure with an AI concierge [04:45] - Del's Dual Role: The President of CourseRev.ai as the client (COO of Pinnacle Golf Properties) [07:15] - The Tech Stack Explained: How PITCHcrm integrates with CourseRev.ai for marketing automation [09:00] - The Education Gap: Why golf course owners are laggards in tech adoption and how to warm them up to AI [12:00] - Customer Success Story: *The journey from reluctance to evangelism *[15:30] - Balancing Customization & Scale: How the team handles the "mom-and-pop" nature of different courses using natural language AI [19:15] - The Human Element: Onboarding staff and using the "Notice Board" for real-time course conditions [21:45] - Dynamic Pricing: Agonizing over surge pricing and how AI uses unstructured data to predict demand [24:30] - One Size Doesn't Fit All: Differentiating tech needs for MCOs, daily fee, municipal, and private clubs [28:00] - Overcoming Misconceptions: Why this isn't the frustrating automated attendant of the past [30:00] - AI & Jobs: How automation creates more valuable face-to-face roles in the pro shop [31:15] - How to Connect: Finding CourseRev.ai and PITCHcrm online [32:00] - Wrap Up: Colin teases the "Innovators Spotlight" mini-segments coming up next Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin

Sick of robocalls? Apple includes a free ROBOCALL BLOCKER in iOS now. The post BYEBYE ROBOCALLS! appeared first on sound*bytes.

The FCC has extended its waiver of the TCPA's “Revoke All” consent-revocation mechanism and adopted key reforms to the Robocall Mitigation Database rules, including updated requirements for voice service providers and new deadlines for filing attestations and supporting documentation. These changes reflect the FCC's ongoing effort to balance consumer protection from illegal robocalls with practical compliance timelines for providers navigating authentication, mitigation, and traceback obligations. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Alysa Z. Hutnik and Jennifer Rodden Wainwright.

The 3rd District Rep joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News with an update from DC

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“What's Buggin' You” segment for Wednesday 11-19-25

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Great news - there's a new weapon against robocalls you should have activated in your phone settings. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Stamp Out Robocalls: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How To Do a Balance Transfer the Right Way Balance Transfer Calculator - Clark Howard Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards: Top Picks for 2025 Top 10 Perks of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card What's the Total Value of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Perks? Medicare Advantage Warning: Read This Before You Auto-Renew⁠ How Much It Will Cost To Watch Every NFL Game in 2025 How To Stop Spam Calls for Good Clark Howard's Simple Steps To Get Better Customer Service Why You Should Never Mail a Check Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Afterlife, AWS, ClickFix, Agentic AI Galore, Robot Lumberjacks, Robocalls, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-522 This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them!

The Afterlife, AWS, ClickFix, Agentic AI Galore, Robot Lumberjacks, Robocalls, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-522 This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them!

The Afterlife, AWS, ClickFix, Agentic AI Galore, Robot Lumberjacks, Robocalls, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-522 This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them!

The Afterlife, AWS, ClickFix, Agentic AI Galore, Robot Lumberjacks, Robocalls, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-522 This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them!

Today on AirTalk: Larry interviews the executive director of Covered California; the deluge of robocalls and robotexts; a check-in on the craft-brewing industry; AI data centers and energy usage; Camp Pendleton and the Interstate 5 shutdown; and real-time translation technology and language learning. Today on AirTalk: Interview with Covered California's Executive Director (0:15) Spam calls (11:46) Craft Brewing Industry Check-In (23:25) AI Data Centers (34:10) Simultaneous Translation Tech (58:01) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

The latest details in President Trump's anticipated high stakes meeting with Ukraine's leader at the White House just one day after a surprise phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Also, new developments in the indictment of Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton, accused of mishandling classified information. Plus, urgent rescues are underway in Alaska where a devastating storm has wiped out communities along the state's coastline and military planes are now being used in what officials are calling the most significant airlift operation in the state's history.  And, NBC's Tom Costello joins to discuss new research showing robocalls are hitting a 6 year high. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kara Tsuboi covers today's top stories. Adjust your phone settings to fight robocalls. Use your iPhone camera to identify plants and animals. Spooky skeletons scare the neighborhood this Halloween.

News with Sean 10-17-2025 …The Passing of Ace Frehley …Who wants more ROBO Calls?

We're shocked that Colorado is #4 in the nation for robocalls! Between January to September Coloradans have received 290 million robocalls... We found out that BJ actually answers those texts from unknown numbers.

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss a new report that shows robocalls have hit a six year high. Murray notes that, despite legislation being put in place thwarting scam and telemarketing robocalls, four years later we are receiving more of these annoying robocalls.

In this podcast we will discuss two huge features in iOS 26 covering Call Screening and Hold Waiting effectively eliminating no more robocalls and elevator music, effectively helping to save your sanity. Settings > Apps > Phone > Customize your Call Screening and Hold Waiting

Last year, robocalls cost Americans $158 billion in fraud and scams. Who are the people behind these calls? How do you protect yourself? We talk about that and about how the state of North Carolina is leading the charge to end them.

Both Android and Apple have come up with free apps which appear to eliminate most robocalls made to those cellphones. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

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AI is changing outbound fast. So are lawsuits. The “TCPA Czar” Eric Troutman joins Christian to unpack how to run outreach without getting burned. We cover the class action surge, AI-driven calling, robocalls, Do Not Call rules, quiet hours, wrong numbers, reassigned numbers, loyalty SMS pitfalls, and the culture shifts needed to make compliance stick. Practical plays to protect your brand and keep phones ringing for the right reasons. Guest: Eric J. Troutman, Founding partner of Troutman Amin Host: Christian Montes, COO at NobelBiz Subscribe for monthly episodes on contact center growth and compliance.

In this episode of Defending the Edge, we dive into a few of the biggest challenges shaping today's security landscape. From robocaller blocking measures reshaping communication security, to SaaS breaches exposing weaknesses in platforms like Salesforce, to the persistent danger of insider threats, we examine what these trends reveal about evolving attack surfaces and organizational risk. Special guest Wesles Lubin joins the conversation to share expert insight on how organizations can adapt to these evolving threats.

When even the Department of Defense can't properly vet its software dependencies, what chance do the rest of us have? Steve Gibson reveals how "fast-glob" became a case study in supply chain blindness, explores whether AI can ever truly be controlled after Meta's celebrity chatbot disaster, and celebrates BYTE Magazine's 50th anniversary with a look at how far we've come (and how vulnerable we still are). A look back at issue #1 of BYTE magazine exactly 50 years ago The enforcement of the SHAKEN & STIR Telecom protocols Breaking: Judge rules against forced Google divestitures in monopoly case The inherent danger of consolidating authentication Can AI be controlled? Vivaldi says a big "no" to AI-enhanced web browsers How WhatsApp figured into Apple's recent 0-day attacks Leveraging AI as an attack aid The latest TransUnion data breach Two scummy websites sue the UK over age requirements OpenSSH reminds its users to adopt post-quantum crypto The DOD uses open source maintained by a Russian national Much great feedback from our terrific listeners Sci-Fi news from "The Frontiers Saga" Ryk Brown Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/sn-1041-notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: go.acronis.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit bigid.com/securitynow joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

When even the Department of Defense can't properly vet its software dependencies, what chance do the rest of us have? Steve Gibson reveals how "fast-glob" became a case study in supply chain blindness, explores whether AI can ever truly be controlled after Meta's celebrity chatbot disaster, and celebrates BYTE Magazine's 50th anniversary with a look at how far we've come (and how vulnerable we still are). A look back at issue #1 of BYTE magazine exactly 50 years ago The enforcement of the SHAKEN & STIR Telecom protocols Breaking: Judge rules against forced Google divestitures in monopoly case The inherent danger of consolidating authentication Can AI be controlled? Vivaldi says a big "no" to AI-enhanced web browsers How WhatsApp figured into Apple's recent 0-day attacks Leveraging AI as an attack aid The latest TransUnion data breach Two scummy websites sue the UK over age requirements OpenSSH reminds its users to adopt post-quantum crypto The DOD uses open source maintained by a Russian national Much great feedback from our terrific listeners Sci-Fi news from "The Frontiers Saga" Ryk Brown Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/sn-1041-notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: go.acronis.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit bigid.com/securitynow joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

When even the Department of Defense can't properly vet its software dependencies, what chance do the rest of us have? Steve Gibson reveals how "fast-glob" became a case study in supply chain blindness, explores whether AI can ever truly be controlled after Meta's celebrity chatbot disaster, and celebrates BYTE Magazine's 50th anniversary with a look at how far we've come (and how vulnerable we still are). A look back at issue #1 of BYTE magazine exactly 50 years ago The enforcement of the SHAKEN & STIR Telecom protocols Breaking: Judge rules against forced Google divestitures in monopoly case The inherent danger of consolidating authentication Can AI be controlled? Vivaldi says a big "no" to AI-enhanced web browsers How WhatsApp figured into Apple's recent 0-day attacks Leveraging AI as an attack aid The latest TransUnion data breach Two scummy websites sue the UK over age requirements OpenSSH reminds its users to adopt post-quantum crypto The DOD uses open source maintained by a Russian national Much great feedback from our terrific listeners Sci-Fi news from "The Frontiers Saga" Ryk Brown Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/sn-1041-notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: go.acronis.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit bigid.com/securitynow joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

When even the Department of Defense can't properly vet its software dependencies, what chance do the rest of us have? Steve Gibson reveals how "fast-glob" became a case study in supply chain blindness, explores whether AI can ever truly be controlled after Meta's celebrity chatbot disaster, and celebrates BYTE Magazine's 50th anniversary with a look at how far we've come (and how vulnerable we still are). A look back at issue #1 of BYTE magazine exactly 50 years ago The enforcement of the SHAKEN & STIR Telecom protocols Breaking: Judge rules against forced Google divestitures in monopoly case The inherent danger of consolidating authentication Can AI be controlled? Vivaldi says a big "no" to AI-enhanced web browsers How WhatsApp figured into Apple's recent 0-day attacks Leveraging AI as an attack aid The latest TransUnion data breach Two scummy websites sue the UK over age requirements OpenSSH reminds its users to adopt post-quantum crypto The DOD uses open source maintained by a Russian national Much great feedback from our terrific listeners Sci-Fi news from "The Frontiers Saga" Ryk Brown Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/sn-1041-notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: go.acronis.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit bigid.com/securitynow joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – At the end of the day, our healthcare system is complicated enough without having to dodge scams and robocalls. What the FTC has done here is send a clear, much-needed message: hardworking Americans deserve protection from those who seek to exploit them. And while no enforcement action can stop every scam, each one makes it harder for bad actors...

BIN News anchors Vanessa Tyler and Mike Stevens join Host Ramses Ja on today's podcast to discuss this week's major news stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  If there is one topic that can unite this country right now, it is a universal distaste for robocalls! Utah Attorney General Derek Brown joins the show to discuss what the state is doing to help eliminate this scourge!  

This Day in Maine for Friday, August, 8th, 2025.

The political consultant who could face prison time for faking robocalls from Joe Biden is on trial.

Scam calls. Scam texts. Scam everything.This week on Fraudish, I'm talking with Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, and let me tell you—we cover it all. From robocalls to text scams to the rise of "romance baiting" (yes, we're rebranding “pig butchering”), Alex breaks down what's really going on behind that unknown number blowing up your phone.We also dig into:Why younger people fall for scams more often than you'd thinkEasy ways to protect your privacy (hint: secondary numbers are your friend)How scammers are using tech and emotions to trap peopleAnd yes—safe words aren't just for kids anymoreIf you think you're too smart to get scammed, you need to hear this. Stay skeptical, stay protected, and maybe don't answer that next call from “Scottsdale, AZ.”

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - ICA (Intelligent Communication Assistant), a communications security and AI assistant platform, took center stage at the Cloud Communications Alliance's Cloud Connections 2025 event with a solution aimed at eliminating robocalls, scams, and fragmented branded calling experiences. Michael Gough, founder of ICA, presented during the event's inaugural product showcase and outlined how the platform leverages artificial intelligence to identify unwanted or fraudulent communications in real time. “There are more than 40 billion robocalls, 20 billion scam texts and a trillion phishing attempts annually,” said Gough. “We're at an inflection point. ICA brings together voice, text, email and branded calling into one AI-powered framework.” Gough explained that ICA works similarly to navigation apps like Waze, learning from user behavior across a distributed network. When a robocaller or scammer contacts one ICA user, the behavior is analyzed and logged so that future calls from the same entity can be blocked systemwide. Unlike existing solutions such as STIR/SHAKEN, which Gough noted cannot cover all traffic types or legacy systems like TDM, ICA uses behavioral fingerprinting and network metadata to make real-time determinations about the legitimacy of a call or message. For calls from known and trusted sources such as a school or hospital, ICA allows communication to pass through without interruption. Beyond fraud detection, ICA also serves as a digital assistant, with features such as calendar-aware call handling, automated appointment scheduling, and adaptive call routing based on user preferences. Gough said ICA is currently available via licensing partnerships and is seeking additional partners, such as service providers, CPaaS platforms, and branded calling vendors. “We're here to complement and enhance the systems they already have in place,” he said. The company's website, myica.ai, provides more details about its offerings and partner opportunities.

Cloud Communications Alliance Preview | Technology Reseller News Podcast “It's not just a deterrent—it's a disincentive. We make robocalls so expensive, scammers stop calling.” — Michael Gough, ICA, Intelligent Communications Assistant. With the Cloud Connections Conference just days away (April 14–16 in St. Petersburg), both the Technology Reseller News and Cloud Communications Alliance communities are tuning in. On this special joint podcast episode, Doug Green, publisher of TR News, welcomed Michael Gough, CEO of ICA, one of five handpicked presenters in the upcoming CCA Solutions Showcase. And what Michael brought was more than just a preview—it was a live demonstration of how ICA is changing the game in communications security. One Platform to Block Them All “Too many robocalls. Too much spam. Too many scam texts,” said Gough. “Branded calling helps, and STIR/SHAKEN helps—but only a little, and only sometimes.” ICA's platform changes that by combining behavioral analysis, graph neural networks, and a cross-channel approach to stop spam across voice, SMS, email, and social media—without invading user privacy. In a live demo, Gough showed how ICA's digital assistant traps and stalls bad actors with lifelike conversations. “We call it scam the scammer,” he said. “They waste time, lose money, and stop calling.” A Better Call Experience—Everywhere Unlike legacy solutions, ICA works across all major communications platforms. The system distinguishes between contacts using relationship signals—like shared social media links or known contacts—and then filters calls accordingly. In a second demo, Gough showed how ICA intelligently handled a call from a trusted contact, verifying the reason for the call and sending a message when the recipient wasn't available. “It's seamless for the people you know and smart for the ones you don't,” Gough explained. Looking for Partners At Cloud Connections, ICA is actively seeking three new partners to integrate its technology. “This isn't vaporware,” Gough said. “We're already live. We're just looking to scale.” That's the power of CCA's event model, Doug Green noted. “This isn't a trade show. It's a connections event—and ICA is a perfect example of what happens when innovation meets the right audience.” Learn More Don't miss Michael Gough's live demo on April 15 at the Cloud Connections Conference. For more information or partnership inquiries, visit myica.ai. #CloudConnections #CloudCommunicationsAlliance #RobocallDefense #SpamPrevention #AI #GraphNeuralNetworks #CommsSecurity #MichaelGough #ICA #VoiceAI #TechnologyResellerNews #CloudSecurity

Everyone who has a cell phone has been hit with a spam/robo phone call,  These are how scammers have plagued us for years… Attorney General Derek Brown joins the show to discuss how he wants to work to crack down on robocalls.

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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh dive into the inclusion and implications of robotic officiating in the NFL and MLB. They also discuss the retirement of basketball all-time great, Diana Taurasi. Finally, they talk about a right-wing proposal for a steroid-fueled sports league. For Afterballs, Alex remembers the careers of Czech hockey superstar Jaromir Jagr as well as the beloved voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Lange, who died last month. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses the popular NBA parody Twitter account, NBACentel. Robo Refs (3:15): Robots will be used to scrutinize calls in both baseball and football. Diana Taurasi (21:49): The basketball icon steps away after twenty-plus years. Let 'em Juice (37:46): The bizarre proposal from Donald Trump Jr. and friends for a steroid-acceptable sports league. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh dive into the inclusion and implications of robotic officiating in the NFL and MLB. They also discuss the retirement of basketball all-time great, Diana Taurasi. Finally, they talk about a right-wing proposal for a steroid-fueled sports league. For Afterballs, Alex remembers the careers of Czech hockey superstar Jaromir Jagr as well as the beloved voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Lange, who died last month. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses the popular NBA parody Twitter account, NBACentel. Robo Refs (3:15): Robots will be used to scrutinize calls in both baseball and football. Diana Taurasi (21:49): The basketball icon steps away after twenty-plus years. Let 'em Juice (37:46): The bizarre proposal from Donald Trump Jr. and friends for a steroid-acceptable sports league. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh dive into the inclusion and implications of robotic officiating in the NFL and MLB. They also discuss the retirement of basketball all-time great, Diana Taurasi. Finally, they talk about a right-wing proposal for a steroid-fueled sports league. For Afterballs, Alex remembers the careers of Czech hockey superstar Jaromir Jagr as well as the beloved voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Lange, who died last month. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses the popular NBA parody Twitter account, NBACentel. Robo Refs (3:15): Robots will be used to scrutinize calls in both baseball and football. Diana Taurasi (21:49): The basketball icon steps away after twenty-plus years. Let 'em Juice (37:46): The bizarre proposal from Donald Trump Jr. and friends for a steroid-acceptable sports league. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh dive into the inclusion and implications of robotic officiating in the NFL and MLB. They also discuss the retirement of basketball all-time great, Diana Taurasi. Finally, they talk about a right-wing proposal for a steroid-fueled sports league. For Afterballs, Alex remembers the careers of Czech hockey superstar Jaromir Jagr as well as the beloved voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Lange, who died last month. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel discusses the popular NBA parody Twitter account, NBACentel. Robo Refs (3:15): Robots will be used to scrutinize calls in both baseball and football. Diana Taurasi (21:49): The basketball icon steps away after twenty-plus years. Let 'em Juice (37:46): The bizarre proposal from Donald Trump Jr. and friends for a steroid-acceptable sports league. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your nonprofit want to build power and amplify its impact by engaging in robocalling and texting campaigns? Would it surprise you to find out that while this type of advocacy can effectively boost your reach and put you in touch with thousands (even millions) of supporters, it also comes with rules related to opt-out requirements, mandatory disclaimers, prior consent, and more? On this episode, we'll introduce you to our new Robocalling guide and walk through several of the issues your nonprofit needs to think about before you pick up the phone or click send on a robocall or robotext campaign.     Attorneys for this Episode  Monika Graham  Melissa Marichal Zayas  Natalie Ossenfort    Robotext and Robocall Campaigns  Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Federal Election Commission (FEC) each regulate robocalls and robotexts  For example, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), enforced by the FCC, strictly limits when organizations can make robocalls and robotexts. Violations of TCPA can result in stiff fines, so know the rules before you launch your next campaign.  Keep in mind that many states also have their own rules on these communication methods.  Federal Restrictions on Robocalls / Robotexts  What are robocalls and robotexts? Calls or texts made with an autodialer or using an artificial or pre-recorded voice.   Under federal law (the TCPA), a nonprofit organization must obtain an individual's “prior express consent” to: (a) send a call or text to a cell phone using an autodialer, a prerecorded voice, or an artificial voice, or (b) to send more than three prerecorded or artificial voice calls to a landline in a 30-day period.  Express consent requires:  The person gave permission to be contacted at their cell phone number.  The call is within the scope of the consent given.  The person hasn't revoked their consent.  Prior express consent is not the only consideration you need to think about before engaging in robocall or robotext campaigns. Identification, opt-out, and disclaimer requirements are going to be relevant too.  For example, federal law requires that all pre-recorded voice telephone messages to cell phones or landlines must include a specific identification disclaimer. Disclaimer must:  Clearly state at the beginning of the message the official registered name of the organization initiating the call, and  The telephone number of the organization (not the number of the vendor who placed the call, a 900 number, or a number for which charges exceed normal local or long-distance transmission charges).  Disclaimers may also be required if a non 501(c)(3) organization expressly advocates for or against a federal candidate or solicits contributions in relation to a federal election --> triggering federal campaign finance law, which is enforced by the FEC.  This type of disclaimer should not apply to 501(c)(3)s which are prohibited by the Internal Revenue Code from supporting or opposing candidates for public office.  Likewise, the IRS may require a disclaimer if fundraising solicitations are made by non-501(c)(3)s reminding the potential donor that contributions are not tax deductible.    Remember: State Law Matters Too!  Many states restrict certain types of calls, like robocalls. When they do, they often apply to both cell phones and landlines.  In many instances, state laws are similar to the federal rules, but variations between state and federal law do exist, and some states restrict calls that would otherwise be allowed under federal law.  Consult with counsel before launching your campaign because common state law requirements include:  Notification or self-identification requirements  Time restrictions  Geographic limits  Permit requirements  Prohibitions on caller ID blockers  And more!  State law may also require lobbyist or campaign finance registration and reporting in some instances.    FAQ New Robocalling guide contains a handy FAQ, where you can find answers to common questions like:  What are the best ways to collect cell phone numbers for these types of campaigns?  Are landlines treated differently than cell phones?  What happens when a cell phone number is reassigned to someone other than the person who provided consent?    Resources  Robocalling Rules: Before You Pick Up the Phone, Hold That Call. What You Need to Know about Robocalls, Robotexts, and Autodialers 

(00:00-7:41) Audio of Ryen Russillo going off on Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers. Can Indiana sustain the success from this year? News that Fernando Mendoza QB from Cal transferring to Indiana. Reportedly Pribula getting $1.5M at Mizzou. The NIL landscape.(7:42-19:07) 2025 MLB win totals are out. Discussing the Cardinals projected number. World Series odds. MLB luxury tax. Baseball's apathy problem.(19:08-31:14) Lisa is on the phone lines spitting hot fire on behalf of Cardinals fans. Being a fan vs. being a customer.(31:15-48:08) Chairman Kurt in for another running the board training session. Robocalls. Drop symphony. Banty Jackson. Jackson goes after Miami of Ohio. John Kijowski makes an appearance to chastise Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-7:41) Audio of Ryen Russillo going off on Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers. Can Indiana sustain the success from this year? News that Fernando Mendoza QB from Cal transferring to Indiana. Reportedly Pribula getting $1.5M at Mizzou. The NIL landscape. (7:42-19:07) 2025 MLB win totals are out. Discussing the Cardinals projected number. World Series odds. MLB luxury tax. Baseball's apathy problem. (19:08-31:14) Lisa is on the phone lines spitting hot fire on behalf of Cardinals fans. Being a fan vs. being a customer. (31:15-48:08) Chairman Kurt in for another running the board training session. Robocalls. Drop symphony. Banty Jackson. Jackson goes after Miami of Ohio. John Kijowski makes an appearance to chastise Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Derek offers his thoughts on Kamala Harris, the new 2024 reality, and gender polarization in the "boys vs. girls" election. Then we talk about the spam apocalypse. The average American receives one spam call or text every single day, adding up to tens of billions of robocalls and texts per year. Derek welcomes Joshua Bercu, the executive director of Industry Traceback Group, to talk about the history and technology behind robocalls and texts, why it's been so hard to hold robocallers accountable, how spammers do that thing where they make a call look like it's coming from a local friend, how we've managed to crush certain kinds of robocalls, and what it would take to finally win the war on spam. If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek Thompson Guest: Joshua Bercu Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The recent fraud attempt against Graceland has reignited concerns about title fraud. Clark shares 3 ways to protect against the rare but heinous crime of property theft. Also, we've talked a lot about the rising cost of homeowner's insurance, but the biggest problem many of us face is being underinsured. Guard Against Title Fraud: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Adequate Home Insurance: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Scammers Tried to Sell Graceland. How to Prevent Your Home From Being Next. Home Title Lock: Is It the Same As Home Title Insurance? (Clark.com) What Is Owner's Title Insurance and Do You Need It? (Clark.com) How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion uShip Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Use the Shipping Service Can YouMail Really Put an End to Robocalls? [The Washington Post] Home insurance was once a ‘must.' Now more homeowners are going without. Best And Worst Homeowners Insurance Companies (Clark.com) 9 Ways To Lower Your Home Insurance Premiums (Clark.com) Dept. of Energy - HEAT PUMPS How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps Clark Howard's Advice on Buying Gold Should You Buy Gold at Costco? Clark.com - Invest & Retire Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices