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Greg Heinz, Senior Director of Brand and Digital Strategy at Optimizely, led the company's rebrand — and he argues AI should amplify creative work rather than automate it away. Recorded live at Opticon 2026 in New York City.A rebrand is repositioning, not a new logo. Heinz walks through the research behind Optimizely's brand evolution, the market signals that made the case internally, and what the company had to give up to make the new promise credible.The line between amplification and authorship gets drawn on purpose. "AI" covers everything from a tool that speeds up a designer to a system that ships work with nobody in the authoring seat. Heinz on where he insisted a person stay in the seat, and why.A brand is proven by behavior, not messaging. What had to change in product decisions, sales conversations, and the digital experience for the new positioning to be true — and what keeps the brand recognizable as one company as the volume of expression goes up.Greg Heinz and Greg Kihlström also get into what changes when the first thing evaluating your brand is an AI system researching on a buyer's behalf rather than a person.About Greg HeinzGreg is a marketing manager with over fifteen years of professional experience in B2B software solutions and services, Healthcare, Sports and Entertainment. My goal is to help organizations achieve rapid growth through brand development and demand generation. I am a strong believer in creating amazing experiences and lasting impressions through UX design and storytelling.Greg Heinz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gjheinz/---------- Resources ----------Optimizely: www.optimizely.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fChaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/93531742a7625a20Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we're spotlighting the amazing work being done at Delaware Valley Classical School in New Castle, Delaware. Adam Roate, CLT's Senior Director of Partnerships, talks to Anthony Urti, Head of School at DVCS and a board member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools. Anthony shares the significant role that parent partnerships and music play in his school's success.References:– A History of Education in Antiquity by Henri Marrou– "How to Tell a Flatterer From a Friend” in Plutarch's Moralia– The Rector of Justin by Louis Auchincloss– John Senior and the Restoration of Realism by Father Francis Bethel, O.S.B.– Plato's Republic
Dr. Darrin Porcher, Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University and a former Army OfficerTopic: Latest on the Times Square stabbing Robert Greenway, Senior VP of American Global Strategies, Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa in the Trump administration, and principal architect of the Abraham AccordsTopic: U.S. military strikes Iran Helen Timari, co-founder of the Foundation for DignityTopic: Staten Island Spotlight Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again"Topic: Is the USA going bankrupt? Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War"Topic: Putin, Xi, and Trump possibly holding a trilateral talk in November Sheriff Shaun Golden, Monmouth County SheriffTopic: 25 years after 9/11; Flock cameras Arthur Lih, Inventor & CEO of LifeVac and the author of "Sorry, Can't is a Lie"Topic: Motorcycle trip Dr. Jeff Gardere, America's psychologist and Associate Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic MedicineTopic: Times Square stabbing and the role mental health playedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Edge Perspectives, host Trevor DaRin is joined by Strategy Intelligence expert Mahaya Walker, Senior Director, to share research on clinically integrated networks (CINs). Drawing from interviews with some of the country's most successful networks, they break down what they learned about governance, physician alignment, accountability mechanisms, and the variety in how CINs operate. The conversation challenges common assumptions and offers practical insight for strategic planning teams looking to get more value from their CINs. Note to our listeners: Sg2 Perspectives was recently renamed Edge Perspectives. Same great hosts, same great content, expanding to cover data-driven market intelligence, quality and operations insights from health care provider leaders. There is no action needed for you to keep this podcast in your subscriptions and feeds. But you will see a new logo and a new name. We are always excited to get ideas and feedback from our listeners. Contact the hosts with your comments or episode ideas or visit The Leading Edge by Vizient on LinkedIn.
Day Break | THE DEMOCRATS' RADICAL RECKONING --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:12 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with Kallman Legal Group. In The Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses a Michigan House Republican investigation launched after an election integrity ballot measure backed by 709,841 voters was blocked from advancing. He examines the legal and procedural questions surrounding the decision, the House probe, and what could happen next. 28:11 – Peter Gillooly, CEO of The Wellness Company. Gillooly discusses what families should know as respiratory illness season approaches and COVID cases begin rising alongside the return to school. He examines COVID, RSV, and influenza, how their symptoms can differ, steps families can take to reduce their risk of illness, and available treatment options for those who become sick. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:24 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:25 – Drew Bivona, founder of the Bivona Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Following a historic multibillion-dollar settlement involving Meta, Bivona discusses whether corporations and institutions could face greater legal accountability for harms to children that they allegedly knew, or reasonably should have known, were occurring. He examines what the case could mean for future litigation involving social media platforms, child safety, and corporate responsibility. 56:52 – Steven Moore, founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project. Moore provides an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, including Russian attacks on warehouses and continuing air raids across Ukraine. He also discusses the historical relationship between Russia and Ukraine, conditions on the ground, and the ongoing work of the Ukraine Freedom Project. 1:15:57 - Monologue 1:24:53 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights Labor Day events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations happening across Michigan as the state prepares to close out the summer season. 1:35:05 – Hannah Anderson, Senior Director of Healthy America Policy at the America First Policy Institute and former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the Department of Health and Human Services. Anderson discusses the Trump administration's prescription drug policies and its claim of delivering the largest decline in prescription drug prices in more than 60 years. She examines the policies behind the changes and what they could mean for patients and healthcare costs. 1:43:58 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the remarkable story of a man who survived a lightning strike and managed to walk away. They also discuss reports of fraud involving food-assistance benefits, including allegations involving individuals in the country illegally. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA
Send us Fan MailThe path to a local purchase used to be a straight line. It isn't anymore. Damian Rollison, Senior Director of Market Insights at SOCi, joins Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal to unpack SOCi's third annual consumer study and the idea at its center: the verification loop. Consumers now bounce among search, social, AI, and review sites — corroborating a choice before they act — and this year AI posted the single biggest behavior jump the survey has ever recorded.We get into the numbers that matter for local marketers: AI usage for local research leaping from 9% to 52% year over year, the 81% of consumers who verify an AI recommendation before acting, why search *gained* ground even as AI exploded, and how the "where do you start" question breaks down very differently across restaurants, financial services, healthcare, property, and fuel & auto. Plus the practitioner reality check — habitual vs. one-time local behavior, the blind spot in last-click attribution, and the short list of surfaces that actually move AI visibility.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/
Hash values, IP addresses, and domains are virtually useless as primary detection mechanisms in the era of AI-driven polymorphic malware and short-lived phishing kits. If your detection strategy is still stuck at the bottom of the Pyramid of Pain, your incident response team is doused in noise while true threats slip through undetected. In this episode, Ashish sits down with Nicole Beckwith, Senior Director of Security Engineering & Operations at Cribl (former Secret Service investigator and Kroger security ops lead), to break down Cribl's open APEX framework. Nicole explains how APEX focuses on behavioral chaining, time-boxing, and clustering over raw telemetry to build high-fidelity detections without needing a thousand individual rules for every MITRE ATT&CK box. We also explore the shift from a "single pane of glass" to a deterministic "single lens" over federated data, why AI agents must be provisioned as true identities rather than unmonitored service accounts, and how to analyze hyper-fast threat archetypes like Anthropic's GTG 1002. Guest Socials - Nicole's Linkedin Podcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube- Cloud Security Newsletter If you are interested in AI Security, you can check out our sister podcast - AI Security PodcastQuestions asked:(00:00) Introduction & The Death of Hashes and IP Detections(02:20) Nicole Beckwith's Background (Secret Service, GE Aerospace, Kroger, Cribl)(04:30) Moving Up David Bianco's Pyramid of Pain to TTPs(06:20) Replacing the "Single Pane of Glass" with a Single Lens on Federated Data(09:40) Deciding What Logs to Pipe to a Data Lake vs. Keep in a SIEM(13:30) The Cost and Context Risks of Pointing AI Agents Directly at Unstructured Data Lakes(16:30) IAM Mistakes: Why AI Agents Must Be Provisioned as Identities, Not Service Accounts(18:40) The Biggest Blind Spot in AI Detection Engineering (Rule Writing vs. Tuning)(20:40) Why AI SOCs Break on Normalized Schemas and Need Raw Telemetry(22:20) Deconstructing the APEX Framework: Chaining, Time-Boxing, and Clustering(27:00) Detecting Anthropic's GTG 1002 Archetype and MCP Scaffolding Abuse(30:30) How to Apply the APEX Framework to Any Existing Security Stack(34:20) Empowering Analysts: Why AI Should Not Be Used to Cut SOC HeadcountResources spoken about during the interview APEX Framework
If you've ever tried to day trade stocks, you've probably run into the requirement to keep at least $25,000 in your brokerage account just to trade actively. For more than two decades, that threshold, and the Pattern Day Trader rule behind it, governed how investors could access margin for day trading. But markets have changed dramatically since 2001, and earlier this year, FINRA replaced the Pattern Day Trader rule with a modern, risk-based framework under FINRA Rule 4210—the Intraday Margin Standard. On this episode, Racquel Russell, Director of Capital Markets Policy and Head of the Office of Financial and Operational Risk Policy, and James Barry, Senior Director, Credit Regulation, tell the story behind that change: why the old rules existed, why they stopped working, and what the new framework means for investors and member firms. Resources mentioned in this episode: FINRA Rule 4210 Interpretations of Rule 4210 Investor Insights: Know What Triggers a Margin Call Investor Insights: Frequent Intraday Trading: Understanding the Basics Investor Insights: Understanding the New Intraday Margin Requirements Reg. Notice 26-10: FINRA Adopts New Intraday Margin Standards Reg. Notice 24-13: FINRA Requests Comment on the Effectiveness and Efficiency of its Requirements Relating to Day Trading FINRA Forward FINRA Forward: A Year of Progress Blog Post: FINRA Forward's Rule Modernization—An Update Blog Post: Vendors, Intelligence Sharing and FINRA's Mission Blog Post: FINRA Forward Initiatives to Support Members, Markets and the Investors They Serve Blog Post: A Progress Update on Rule Modernization Find us: LinkedIn / X / YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / E-mailSubscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and by RSS.
Episode 287 asks the question every surveyor should be thinking about: Will artificial intelligence replace the land surveyor—or reinvent the profession? The guys are joined by Aaron Michalenko, owner of DBE Surveying, and Willis Long, Head of Survey Operations and Senior Director, for a no-BS conversation about where AI is already creating value and where the hype gets ahead of reality. They explore point-cloud processing, feature extraction, drafting, boundary research, QA/QC, workforce development, data security, and the skills tomorrow's geospatial professionals will need to remain relevant. The conversation gets especially real when AI meets boundary surveying. An algorithm may calculate where a corner could be, but can it determine where that corner legally is? Can it evaluate monuments, occupation, historical evidence, and intent and then accept responsibility when the answer is wrong? The crew also tackles whether AI will eliminate traditional field crews, replace manual drafting, solve the workforce shortage, or make professional licensure even more important. The takeaway is clear: the tools will change, the workflows will evolve, and the volume of data will explode, but the surveyor's responsibility to verify the evidence, exercise professional judgment, and protect the public remains firmly intact. Buckle up for another round of “Bullsh*t, Breakthrough, or Too Soon to Tell,” a Leica Geosystems Pro Tip, and Rise Against's “Savior” as the Song of the Week. The future does not belong to surveyors who blindly reject AI—or blindly trust it. It belongs to the professionals who understand it, question it, verify it, and know when the human surveyor must remain in control.
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword, it's a practical tool transforming how healthcare organizations prepare for the future. From evaluating and pricing risk with greater accuracy to identifying rising-risk members and strengthening long-term financial strategies, AI is reshaping the very foundations of forecasting in healthcare. In this episode, leaders from Florida Blue, Premera Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, and Prealize Health share how they're applying AI across actuarial, clinical, and data science domains to optimize decisions, improve outcomes, and drive organizational sustainability. In this episode, you'll learn: How health plans are evaluating and scaling AI models to improve accuracy in forecasting and underwriting Real-world examples of AI identifying rising-risk populations and transforming engagement strategies Why "next best action" models are becoming central to member engagement and population health How generative AI and workflow optimization are streamlining operations and reducing costs What it takes to embed AI into financial planning, provider contracting, and long-term ROI strategies Panelists: Romilla Batra, MD, MBA, SVP & Chief Medical Officer, Premera Blue Cross Ratnik Gandhi, Senior Director, AI, Florida Blue Emily Allred, Senior Director & Actuary, Large Group Pricing, Blue Shield of California Dean Noble-Tolla, PhD, Chief Product & Analytics Officer, Prealize Health Download the Episode Guide: Get key takeaways and expert highlights to help you apply lessons from the episode. Download here.
Bryce Hill, Senior Director of Fiscal and Economic Analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute, joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to break down a dramatic drop in SNAP benefit enrollment across Illinois. Hill explains how new federal work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents led to nearly 500,000 people leaving the program—exposing high state error rates and long-term overpayment issues. Listen to The Marc Cox Morning Show live on 97.1 FM Talk in St. Louis or stream worldwide on the free Audacy App! #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #BryceHill #IllinoisPolicy #SNAPWorkRules
Bitcoin miners are increasingly turning toward AI and data centers, but that shift could create new opportunities for the miners who stay focused on Bitcoin.In this episode, David Sencil sits down with Karun Mackencherry, Senior Director of Mining Services at Compass Mining, to unpack what the AI boom could mean for Bitcoin mining economics.They discuss how major miners leaving the network could reduce mining difficulty, potentially improving conditions for remaining participants. Karun also breaks down the costs that matter most in mining, including hardware prices, hosting, electricity, and infrastructure.The conversation explores why Texas remains one of the most important Bitcoin mining hubs, why Compass Mining has no plans to pivot away from Bitcoin mining for AI, and where the industry could go next.Topics include: Why Bitcoin miners are shifting toward AI and data centers How miner exits could affect Bitcoin mining difficulty Mining profitability and hardware economics Hosting and electricity costs Why Texas remains a major Bitcoin mining hub Why Compass Mining is staying focused on Bitcoin Hash-rate products and mining investment funds How regulatory clarity could shape the industry As AI reshapes the economics of data centers and energy infrastructure, this conversation looks at whether the shift could ultimately strengthen the opportunity for Bitcoin miners who remain.
You've seen her on the sideline next to Coach Sarkisian on game days. Now meet the woman who helps keeps Texas Football running. Kyrah McCowan, Senior Director of Football Administration and Program Relations, joins, Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Jeremy Hills, Nick Shuley, Rod Babers, and Fozzy Whittaker on 3rd & Longhorn for one of the most entertaining and eye-opening conversations we've ever had on the show.Kyrah tells the full story of how she got to Texas…she was literally at the NCAA Track & Field National Championship when Sark called…walks us through a day in her life managing chaos, coaches, egos, and 10,000 phone contacts across two phones. She talks about creating Victory Monday, getting her master's degree at UT while working full-time during a playoff run, what it's like being the honorary auntie for every player's mom, and her incredible journey through Tennessee, USC, and the Lane Kiffin era.0:00 Welcome Kyrah McCowan to 3rd & Longhorn0:30 How She Got the Call From Sark and Ended Up at Texas3:00 What People Would Never Expect Her to Handle4:30 The Origin of Victory Monday6:30 A Day in the Life as Senior Director of Football Administration9:30 Her First Love Was Basketball and the Road to Tennessee12:00 How She Got Her First Job in College Football14:30 Getting Fired and Coming Back Under Lane Kiffin17:00 Critiquing Lane Kiffins Suit and Earning His Trust19:30 Becoming an Offensive Analyst and Learning Football22:00 Erasing a Play From Lane Kiffins Script During Game Prep24:30 Creating Lane Kiffins Twitter Page at USC26:00 The One Thing About Texas Football Culture That Surprised Her28:00 Getting Her Masters Degree at UT While Working Full Time31:00 The Burnt Orange vs Tennessee Orange Debate33:00 Spotted on the Sideline and Her Grandfather Watching From Tennessee36:00 How She Helps Players and Their Families Transition to Texas38:30 Longest Time Away From Her Phone and the Costa Rica Service Trip40:30 How Many Contacts Does She Have Across Two Phones42:00 Most Famous Person in Her Phone43:00 The Uncle Luke Story and Not Knowing Who He Was47:00 Until Michael Jordan Called His Phone49:00 Wrap Up and Part Two TeaserWelcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show featuring analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football players Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund co-founder Nick Shuley.3rd & Longhorn takes you deep inside the world of Texas Football, offering a unique perspective from some of the best to ever put on the pads at the 40 Acres. Whether you're a die-hard Longhorn fan or new to the scene, our show provides unparalleled insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert breakdowns of games, players, and strategies.Meet Our Team:Derrick Johnson: NFL All-Pro and Texas Longhorn legend, providing unparalleled defensive insights. Alex Okafor: Former NFL defensive end, breaking down the line of scrimmage battles. Jeremy Hills: Renowned trainer and former Longhorn running back, discussing player development. Fozzy Whittaker: NFL veteran and special teams ace, offering game day analysis.Rod Babers: Longhorn cornerback great and media personality, sharing insider knowledge.Nick Shuley: Co-founder of Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund, discussing the business side of college sports.What to Expect:• Game Highlights & Recaps: Relive the best moments from every game with comprehensive highlights and in-depth recaps.• Expert Analysis: Get detailed breakdowns of team performance, player statistics, and game strategies from our seasoned analysts.• Behind-the-Scenes Access: Enjoy exclusive stories and insights from former players who know the program inside and out.• Player Spotlights: Learn about the standout athletes making waves on the field and their journeys to success.• Recruiting News: Stay updated on the latest recruiting developments and future Longhorn stars.• Fan Interactions: Engage with our hosts and fellow fans through live Q&A sessions and social media.Subscribe to 3rd & Longhorn and never miss an episode. Hit the notification bell to get alerts for our latest uploads. Join us in celebrating the legacy and future of Texas Longhorn Football!Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram:Derrick Johnson - https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor - https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills - https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker - https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers - https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley - https://www.instagram.com/nickshuleyFor the most comprehensive coverage and insider access to Texas Longhorn Football, look no further than 3rd & Longhorn. Hook ‘em!Derrick Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor: https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker: https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers: https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley: https://www.instagram.com/nickshuley
At dating app The League, Kunal Thadani's team found that when daily matches took longer to load, people stopped skimming profiles and started actually reading. The wait wasn't a cost — it was the product saying these matches are worth your time. Now he's Senior Director of Product at Houzz, a platform for homeowners to plan renovations, and his take is that the goal was never no friction. It's to create the right kind of friction. In this episode, Kunal drops his: His three-part framework for productive friction, and The two ways friction turns toxic, including the one that punishes your most loyal customers Plus, everyone is building AI workflows for themselves right now. Almost nobody is building them for a team, and Kunal has the clearest answer I've heard in a long time for what that looks like. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunal-thadani-72a13722/ Insider Growth Group: https://www.insidergrowthhq.com/ Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/ 0:00 Introduction 0:28 From The League to Houzz: Finding the DIY Decorating Gap 2:03 Not All Friction Is Bad 4:39 Trust Signals, Progress Arcs, Commitment Moments 6:41 The Signup Test That 10X'd Email Conversions 10:25 Two Ways Friction Fails: Fake Protection and Endless Re-Verification 15:16 Why Personal AI Setups Break Down at Team Scale 16:47 Inside the Team OS: One Repo and a Shared Product Context Layer 20:38 Claude Code in the Terminal: Mining Gong Calls and Killing Handoff Tax 24:41 Feedback Loops: Why a Team OS Improves Faster Than a Personal One 25:58 Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com.Special Guest: Kunal Thadani.
-The United States strikes Iran for the first time in weeks and once again Iran retaliates by launching missiles towards US bases in Jordon and UAE. -President Trump has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America after Canada raised tariffs. The panel debates the change on "Wake Up America Weekend." -Senior Director for Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka assures Americans that the United States remains the leader of the free world under President Trump on "Ed Henry The Big Take." -On “Finnerty,” former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani reflected on his leadership in the aftermath of 9/11, why he believes this year's remembrance feels different, and whether he thinks Mayor Zohran Mamdani should attend the 9/11 remembrance at Ground Zero. -Fmr. National Security Adviser Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco joins "Saturday Agenda" to discuss the possibility of Sharia Law in American cities. -Trial attorney Mark Geragos joins "The Count," to discuss the Lindsey Clancey case. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Podcasts Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This time on Code WACK! This time, we're taking a closer look at the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. In a nutshell, the program gives hospitals and clinics that serve low-income and other vulnerable patients deep discounts on prescription drugs. But who really benefits from these discounts? Patients? Or hospitals? Did the legislation really intend that patients be charged coinsurance based on the full price of drugs that their hospital bought for far less? Let's explore why consumer advocates say the program needs reform. Today's guests are from the National Consumers League, Sally Greenberg, CEO and Lisa Bercu, Senior Director of Health Policy. The NCL is one of the nation's oldest consumer and worker advocacy organizations. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.
Severe high blood pressure and an unexplained feeling of heaviness led Adrienne to the emergency room at age 26, where scans revealed cysts throughout her kidneys and ultimately led to a diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). With no family history of the condition, Adrienne learned that her ADPKD was caused by a spontaneous genetic mutation. In this episode of On Rare, David Rintell, Head of Patient Advocacy at BridgeBio, and Mandy Rohrig, Vice President of Patient Advocacy at BridgeBio, speak with Adrienne about navigating the uncertainty of a new diagnosis, recurrent hypertensive crises, and the discovery of brain aneurysms that eventually required a craniotomy. Adrienne also shares how finding the PKD community helped her feel less alone and inspired her to become a mentor, advocate, and patient voice in research and policy. Nile Abularrage, Senior Director of Business Development and Operations at GondolaBio, provides a scientific overview of ADPKD. ADPKD is a genetic condition that causes fluid-filled cysts to progressively grow in the kidneys, which can enlarge the kidneys and lead to pain, high blood pressure, and declining kidney function over time. While ADPKD is most often inherited from a parent, it can also result from a spontaneous genetic mutation, as it did for Adrienne. Nile also explains how ADPKD can affect other parts of the body, including an increased risk of intracranial aneurysms and cysts in the liver. While treatment options remain limited, he shares why this is an exciting time for ADPKD research, with growing interest and a number of promising approaches being explored for the community.
Jon and Leigh welcome Regina Kirby back to 50 Days of Dragon Con to chat about about the role of the Senior Director of Programming. Regina reminds us that the Dragon keeps things tentative until the last moment, it juggles room assignments like Anthony Gatto (a name I totally knew before writing this), and is a balancing act that would make Simone Biles jealous. Track links: Dragon Con · Dragon Con Programming · Email Programming Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us, or call the comment line.Email: 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.comFacebook: facebook.com/TheUniqueGeekYouTube: YouTube.com/TheUniqueGeek Read the transcript The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 44 – Regina! first appeared on The Unique Geek.
Today we are joined by Crystal Morin, Senior Cybersecurity Strategist, and Michael Clark, Senior Director of Threat Research, at Sysdig, sharing their work on "LLMjacking evolved: Attackers are using stolen AI compute to build offensive agentic tools." The Sysdig Threat Research Team observed an attacker abusing an exposed, unauthenticated Ollama server as the “brain” for an automated offensive security tool. The AI-powered framework can fingerprint services, identify vulnerabilities, craft exploits, extract credentials, and orchestrate attacks toward command execution, with researchers capturing the tool while it was still under active development. The activity highlights how LLMjacking is evolving from simply stealing AI compute for profit into using stolen model capacity to build increasingly autonomous offensive capabilities. The research and executive brief can be found here: LLMjacking evolved: Attackers are using stolen AI compute to build offensive agentic tools
Today we are joined by Crystal Morin, Senior Cybersecurity Strategist, and Michael Clark, Senior Director of Threat Research, at Sysdig, sharing their work on "LLMjacking evolved: Attackers are using stolen AI compute to build offensive agentic tools." The Sysdig Threat Research Team observed an attacker abusing an exposed, unauthenticated Ollama server as the “brain” for an automated offensive security tool. The AI-powered framework can fingerprint services, identify vulnerabilities, craft exploits, extract credentials, and orchestrate attacks toward command execution, with researchers capturing the tool while it was still under active development. The activity highlights how LLMjacking is evolving from simply stealing AI compute for profit into using stolen model capacity to build increasingly autonomous offensive capabilities. The research and executive brief can be found here: LLMjacking evolved: Attackers are using stolen AI compute to build offensive agentic tools
Flu season can arrive sooner—and spread faster—than many people expect. In this special edition of Late Night Health, host Mark Alyn speaks with Dr. Samantha Picking, Senior Director of Immunizations at Walgreens, about how older adults and other high-risk individuals can prepare for the coming respiratory illness season.Dr. Picking explains why September and October are generally the best months to receive a flu shot, giving the body approximately two weeks to build protection before cases begin to rise. She also addresses one of the most persistent misconceptions about vaccination: the flu shot cannot give you the flu. Mild soreness, aches, or a brief fever may occur after vaccination, but these temporary reactions are different from an influenza infection.The conversation also explores the enhanced flu vaccines recommended for adults 65 and older, how scientists determine which influenza strains to include in each year's vaccine, and why declining vaccination rates remain a public-health concern. In addition, Dr. Picking discusses other important vaccines—including RSV, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, and shingles—and explains that multiple vaccines can safely be administered during the same visit.Listeners will also learn how pharmacists can review their health history, medications, and vaccination records to help identify which immunizations may be appropriate. With many vaccines available at little or no cost through Medicare or private insurance, this timely interview offers practical guidance for staying protected throughout flu season—and reminds listeners that their neighborhood pharmacist can be an accessible, trusted source of information and care. Dr. Picking joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.
While major downtown developments often capture the headlines, neighborhood parks across the city of Detroit's 139 square miles are getting critical investments driven directly by community feedback, with funding support from the philanthropic community. In this episode, I sit down at our TechTown studio with JJ Vélez, Senior Director of Public Space for the Gilbert Family Foundation. We dig into how a $1.2 million commitment across neighborhood parks — including Dorais Park, Eliza Howell Park, and Hass Emery Park (currently in the process of being renamed Keith Slappy Park) — is helping bring community-driven visions to life, as well as how they help on the ground with community organizations. As he says: "Detroiters just want to be heard... What I've learned in this position is bringing that mentality: underpromise and overdeliver, and just being an opportunity for residents to speak and listen. There's a reason why we have two ears and one mouth. We need to do a lot more listening and a lot less speaking." Feedback as always by email: dailydetroit@gmail.com or leave a voicemail: 313-789-3211. Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you listen to shows.
In this episode, Christopher E. Smith, EMBA, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Director, UT Le Bonheur Pediatric Specialists, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, discusses strengthening pediatric access, managing reimbursement and workforce pressures, and using data to align clinical resources with patient demand. He also explores revenue cycle optimization, rural specialty care and AI-enabled documentation to improve physician capacity and patient care.
Joe Piscopo is broadcasting from Ocean View Restaurant in Seaside Heights, NJ. 32:46- Robert Greenway, Senior VP of American Global Strategies, Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa in the Trump administration, and principal architect of the Abraham Accords Topic: Iran's response to the Economic D-Day; Iran addressing reports of an assassination plot against Barron Trump 46:23- Dr. Ken Karamichael, Associate Vice President for Professional Studies and Business Development at Georgian Court University Topic: Georgian Court University 55:50- Dana Lancellotti, Executive Director of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council Topic: Monmouth-Ocean Spotlight 1:04:46- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau" Topic: China-linked hackers infiltrating U.S. government networks before FBI takedown 1:19:29- Mayor Anthony Vaz, Mayor of Seaside Heights, NJ Topic: Seaside Heights 1:27:33- Pam Capaci, CEO of HOPE Sheds Light & Steve Willis, co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light Topic: HOPE Sheds Light 1:39:27- Bob McLane, General Manager of Jersey Shore Blue Claws & President of the Monmouth Ocean Development Council Topic: Jersey Shore Blue Claws; MODC 1:52:30- Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, New York City Councilmember representing District 19 of Queens Topic: CBC telling journalists not to call 9/11 "terrorist attacks" 2:01:53- Frank Sadeghi, Commissioner and Director of Ocean County Topic: Ocean CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore hosts an all-start lineup of guests to break it all down: Michael Carpenter, who served as the U.S. National Security Council's Senior Director for Europe, US Ambassador to the OSCE, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia; John Sipher, a 28-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency's National Clandestine Service and recipient of the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal; and James Sherr, an honorary fellow at the International Center for Defense and Security and an Associate Fellow of the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House.
Flu season can arrive sooner—and spread faster—than many people expect. In this special edition of Late Night Health, host Mark Alyn speaks with Dr. Samantha Picking, Senior Director of Immunizations at Walgreens, about how older adults and other high-risk individuals can prepare for the coming respiratory illness season.Dr. Picking explains why September and October are generally the best months to receive a flu shot, giving the body approximately two weeks to build protection before cases begin to rise. She also addresses one of the most persistent misconceptions about vaccination: the flu shot cannot give you the flu. Mild soreness, aches, or a brief fever may occur after vaccination, but these temporary reactions are different from an influenza infection.The conversation also explores the enhanced flu vaccines recommended for adults 65 and older, how scientists determine which influenza strains to include in each year's vaccine, and why declining vaccination rates remain a public-health concern. In addition, Dr. Picking discusses other important vaccines—including RSV, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, and shingles—and explains that multiple vaccines can safely be administered during the same visit.Listeners will also learn how pharmacists can review their health history, medications, and vaccination records to help identify which immunizations may be appropriate. With many vaccines available at little or no cost through Medicare or private insurance, this timely interview offers practical guidance for staying protected throughout flu season—and reminds listeners that their neighborhood pharmacist can be an accessible, trusted source of information and care. Dr. Picking joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.
A great exhibition or performance can draw people in, but a strong institutional brand shapes how they understand the experience—and whether they feel invited to return. Kim Jakominich has spent more than 15 years working across publishing, public media, museums, and cultural destinations. Now Chief Brand Officer at the Barnes Foundation and Calder Gardens, she leads an integrated team spanning marketing, communications, publications, design, editorial, and visual resources, helping steward two distinctly different brands while creating a more unified audience experience. In this episode, Kim reflects on the unexpected path that brought her from Minnesota Public Radio to museum leadership, what she learned by realizing she needed mission-driven work, and how the Barnes's philosophy of "seeing art differently" influences everything from visitor experience to brand strategy. She also takes us inside the creation of Calder Gardens, where art, architecture, and nature come together in an experience intentionally "open to interpretation." Kim also shares lessons for cultural leaders on breaking down departmental silos, thinking about brand through the eyes of the audience rather than the organizational chart, and reframing innovation as something more meaningful than chasing new technology. For her, the question is ultimately whether an idea removes barriers, sparks curiosity, and helps audiences discover that art has something to say to them. --- LINKS: Barnes Foundation: https://www.barnesfoundation.org/ Calder Gardens: https://caldergardens.org/ The BrandLab: https://www.thebrandlab.org/
Why you should listenSarah McDevitt, a HubSpot leader and first-time author, breaks relational intelligence into five practical signals (Awareness, Presence, Empathetic Structuring, Connection Capital, and Human Differentiation) you can use to become the partner a client cannot swap out for a tool.Learn how to be a "context miner" in every meeting: the way sharp partners use full presence to extract how a business actually makes decisions, then feed that context into their AI agents to get outputs generic prompts cannot match.Get Sarah's read on where the retainer money moves next as AI creates a wave of "vibe coded" messes, plus the governance and platform cohesion work partners can charge for when customers realize they need one person to own the whole stack.You have spent years getting deep on the platform, and now AI can do a slice of that build work in minutes, so a quiet question sits at the back of your mind: what is a partner actually for now? In this episode, I talk with Sarah McDevitt, a HubSpot leader and first-time author of The Round Table, about relational intelligence, which she defines as the ability to build, sustain, and grow trust-based relationships that AI cannot replicate. We get into why the skills AI makes less scarce do not make you less useful, and why so many partners have their identity wrapped up in the exact technical work that is now being handed to agents. Sarah has spent years watching what separates the partners who stay in the room from the ones who get swapped out, and almost none of it is technical. If your value has always lived in the build, and you can feel that ground shifting under you, this conversation is about where your value goes next.About Sarah McDevittSarah McDevitt is the Senior Director of Partner Strategy at HubSpot, where she leads a global community of more than 7,000 partners through AI transformation. A native of Sligo and now based in Dublin, Sarah is the creator of the Relational Intelligence framework and the author of her first book, The Round Table: How Relational Intelligence Will Become Your Human Advantage in the AI Age. Her core thesis, "RI + AI = Trust," argues that the smartest organizations use AI to strengthen human relationships rather than replace them. A TEDx speaker and advocate whose work spans hybrid team leadership and responsible AI adoption, Sarah helps partners see that as technical skills become less scarce, the ability to build trust becomes their most valuable and defensible asset.Resources and LinksSarah McDevitt on The Paul Higgins Podcast: Episode 642 - Stop Being a Platform Expert - Why Business Growth Advisors Win in the AI Era with Sarah McDevittHubspot.comSarah McDevitt on LinkedIn20VC podcastNeed help with your WHO and WHAT decisions? Apply for a FREE Multiplier CallBook a Decision Session herePrevious episode: 694 - The 60% ShiftCheck out more episodes of the Paul Higgins PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoringJoin our newsletterSuggested resources
In this episode, Will Heywood is joined by Bart Verbeke, Head of Global Logistics, at First Solar, alongside Bob Wynes, Senior Director of Business Development at DHL Supply Chain. They discuss how First Solar is building a supply chain capable of supporting the next chapter of America's energy future. From network agility and operational scale to sustainability and strategic partnerships, the conversation offers lessons for leaders navigating growth in an increasingly complex environment.
Is consumer confidence in the U.S. food supply actually recovering, or are recent outbreaks making things worse? In this episode, Kris Sollid, Senior Director of Research and Consumer Insights at the International Food Information Council (IFIC), breaks down surprising new data from the flagship Food and Health Survey. From tracking historical dips in consumer trust to analyzing real-time shopper reactions during recent produce outbreaks like cyclospora, Kris reveals what consumers actually want from food brands, government regulators and retailers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Johannes Müller, Senior Director of Knowledge Management at Siemens. With almost 30 years with the company, Johannes systematically establishes and advances Knowledge Management and IT platforms across teams, aiming to initiate and retain a cultural change so that mutual learning and collaboration also works beyond geographical and organizational borders. In this conversation, Zach and Johannes discuss knowledge eaters and feeders, the symbiotic relationship between content quality and technical innovation, and collecting feedback and metrics while combatting survey fatigue. They also touch on how AI significantly supports knowledge exchange, and what this means with regards to measuring and reporting the quantitative business impact of knowledge management.Additional Resources:'Siemens References' – a global knowledge platform with externally visible contributions: https://references.siemens.com/en"Exploring use and benefit of corporate social software – Measuring success in the Siemens case References+:" https://mueller.zone/pub/?id=16sto---Comment below to tell us about your path to KM, or to ask any questions you have for our Knowledge Cast hosts! They may be answered in a future episode.---To learn more about Enterprise Knowledge, visit us at: enterprise-knowledge.com.EK's Knowledge Base: https://enterprise-knowledge.com/knowledge-base/Contact Us: https://enterprise-knowledge.com/contact-us/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-knowledge-llc/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ekconsultingAd Music License: Upbeat Corporate by JP Bianchini https://jpbianchini.comCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/jp-bianchini/upbeat-corporateMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Hiq53IyRnGI
As people take greater ownership of their health, the role of brands is changing.Recorded live at the Havas Café during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, this conversation explores how marketing can help people live healthier, longer, and more fulfilling lives.Jim is joined by:Yvonne Bryant, Hemoglobinopathies Commercialization Head at Novo Nordisk, whose career has spanned clinical research, drug development, commercialization, and consumer marketing. Today, she leads commercialization efforts for rare blood disorders, helping translate breakthrough scientific innovation into meaningful patient impact.Lauren Gellman, Senior Director and Head of Marketing for Health and Home at Google. Lauren oversees marketing across Google's health ecosystem, including Fitbit, Nest, and Google Health, where she's helping shape the future of AI-powered health experiences and personalized wellness.Samantha Avivi, Global Chief Marketing Officer for Consumer Health at Bayer. A longtime marketing leader whose career includes roles at Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Walmart, and more, Samantha now leads global marketing and innovation across Bayer's portfolio of trusted consumer health brands.Drawing on Havas' Science of Desire research, the conversation explores how healthcare marketers are building trust in the age of AI, making complex science more accessible, and helping people navigate an increasingly personalized health journey. Ultimately, it arrives at a simple but powerful idea: the future of healthcare marketing isn't simply about helping people live longer. It's about helping people live better.—This week's episode is brought to you by Havas and Infillion.—Meet The CMO Podcast On the RoadThe CMO Podcast will be on the road throughout Q4 2026, capturing conversations with the leaders shaping the future of marketing, leadership, and business. If you'll be attending one of these events, we'd love to connect. Let us know!Advertising Week New York | October 5–7BLINK Cincinnati | October 8ANA Masters of Marketing | October 19–22—Interested in partnering with The CMO Podcast?!Looking ahead to the rest of 2026 and into 2027, we're partnering with brands to create executive content platforms that extend far beyond a single event. From pop-up podcast studios and live recordings to executive roundtables, keynote conversations, and bespoke thought leadership programs, we work with partners to build meaningful experiences that connect with senior marketing leaders.Whether you'd like to partner with us at one of the industry's biggest marketing events or create a custom experience designed specifically for your brand, we'd love to explore what's possible. Reach out to learn how we can build something together.Email us at podcasts@vyve.co—Produced by vYveThe CMO Podcast is proudly produced by vYve Production, a full-service production and content studio specializing in podcasts, executive storytelling, branded content, and live experiences. vYve is a community of ambitious leaders dedicated to unlocking what's next in business and in life. Through executive coaching, transformative experiences, strategic content, and communities like The CMO Podcast, vYve helps entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and teams grow their businesses, strengthen their leadership, and build meaningful connections that last.Learn more about vYve and The CMO Podcast community at www.vyve.co.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode features Herbie Newell, Ken Norwood and Ford Reasons with guest Miguel Zayas, Senior Director of Global Orphan Care at Lifeline, to unpack how Lifeline serves orphaned and vulnerable children worldwide without exporting an American model. Miguel explains the GOC network's three pillars (biblical foundation, clinical best practices, organizational strategy) and how in-country facilitators run monthly trainings and coaching calls across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Herbie shares the network's origin story, from the 2008 Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine trip through a Sui Xi, China orphanage rescue, to how COVID proved the model's sustainability since local believers didn't depend on North American travel. The episode closes with a lighter segment on Lifeline's Run for One event.
In this episode, Madelyn O'Farrell interviews Eesha Pathak, Senior Director of Product Management at Crusoe, about her unconventional career from software engineering and branding to leading enterprise AI at Google and now building AI-first infrastructure. They discuss Crusoe's vertically integrated, energy-first approach to cloud and data centers, capturing abundant energy (like stranded gas and renewables) and turning “electrons into intelligence” via GPUs and a custom cloud stack. Eesha explains how Crusoe's gigawatt-scale campuses and modular Spark edge deployments complement each other to deliver both scale and low-latency inference, dives into the Managed AI platform with its model marketplace, self-serve and tailored deployments, fine-tuning, and upcoming reinforcement learning, and highlights why judgment and holistic thinking are critical in product and engineering. She also unpacks Crusoe's close partnership with NVIDIA, its role in enabling physical AI and robotics with low-latency compute, a flexible data and partnership strategy, and her long-term vision of Crusoe becoming the most helpful company for people building AI, so customers can focus on their products instead of wrestling with infrastructure. Highlights from their conversation include: Eesha's Unconventional Career Path from Bosch to Google to Crusoe (0:29) Why Energy Is the Real Bottleneck for AI Infrastructure (3:30) What Energy-First Means and Bringing Compute to Abundant Power (5:04) Spark Modular Data Centers and Edge Zones Strategy (6:22) How Gigawatt Campuses and Edge Zones Work Together (8:26) Importance of Judgment in Product and Engineering Decisions (12:49) NVIDIA Partnership and Day Zero Nemotron Model Launches (15:25) Physical AI, Robotics, and Low-Latency Edge Inference (17:21) Crusoe's Data Strategy and Partnership Approach (21:52) Vision for Crusoe as Most Helpful Company for AI Builders (22:47) Closing Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up (24:09) Dynamo Ventures is a venture firm backing founders upgrading the physical economy. As intelligence moves into critical infrastructure and technology collides with physics, industry is entering a new era of transformation - the industrial renaissance. Born from the dirt and grit of supply chains and shaped by operations, not spreadsheets, Dynamo focuses on the complex realities of building in the real world. We invest in companies transforming infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and the systems that power global commerce. Dynamo works closely with founders who combine ambition with a bias to action, bringing a builder mindset to venture capital through deep operational insight, systematic pressure-testing and hands-on partnership. Our purpose is simple: to back the relentless shaping the industrial renaissance. Learn more at www.dynamo.vc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On today's sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Daniel Miller, Senior Director, Provider Strategy and Distribution at Freddie Mac, about the new UAD 3.6 update and the strategic shift for lenders, appraisers, AMCs and more. Related to this episode: UAD 3.6 Information & Updates Freddie Mac UAD 3.6 Learning Resources HousingWire | YouTube HousingWire Mortgage Banking Summit – October 1 More info about HousingWire Want more from Sarah? Don't forget to subscribe! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
The 2026 NAIC Summer National Meeting brought a wide range of actuarial and regulatory issues into focus, from mortality and expense assumptions to long-term care, artificial intelligence, catastrophe risk, insurance affordability and more. In this episode of the Research Insights Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, is joined by Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the American Academy of Actuaries, for a recap of the meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Together, they explore key developments across the life, health and property and casualty practice areas and discuss what these evolving issues could mean for actuaries, regulators, consumers and the broader insurance system. The conversation examines SOA Research Institute experience studies and emerging research, the Generally Recognized Expense Table (GRET), long-term care and combination products, the growing use and regulation of artificial intelligence in insurance, catastrophe risk, affordability, resilience and the increasingly interdisciplinary role of actuaries. Listen to hear which developments from the NAIC Summer National Meeting may have the most momentum through the remainder of 2026—and what actuaries should keep on their radar.
Realberry looks at 100 deals to close 2 or 3. That funnel discipline is at the core of Realberry’s multifamily strategy. It’s also how a $3.4 billion firm has stayed sharp through a housing recession most Colorado investors are still living through. Taylor Hazlett, Senior Director of Private Capital, joins Chris Lopez to walk through the firm’s process. Together, they cover how Realberry filters opportunities, underwrites in today’s market, and finds the rare deal worth chasing. Chris hosts the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast for Colorado investors who want more than surface-level takes. Before moving to the capital side, Taylor spent 7 years at Realberry. He started as a civil engineer at Clemson and later built a couple thousand lots at Century Communities. Today, his team has built close to 400 BTR units through a joint venture with American Housing Ventures out of Texas. He now also helps lead fundraising for the firm’s private capital efforts. From the capital seat, he sees exactly how the firm’s deal discipline plays out. The conversation covers why Realberry walks away from bidding wars. It also covers how the team underwrites base, downside, and upside scenarios, and why discipline matters more in a soft market than in a strong one. The read on Colorado then starts with a hard truth for developers. Existing multifamily is trading at roughly 20 to 30% below what it would cost to build new. For example, a building you could buy for $300,000 per unit costs $400,000 per unit to build from scratch. As a result, capital is walking away from ground-up projects and chasing acquisitions instead. Water tap fees running $30,000 to $50,000 per unit and impact fees adding another $15,000 per home in some municipalities are only widening the gap. The recent 60-unit Castle Rock townhome acquisition is a case in point. It’s a mark-to-market opportunity that fit the buy box precisely because building new did not pencil. Taylor also points to early signs of recovery. Rent concessions on a Realberry-operated Broomfield townhome community dropped from 8 weeks free to 2 weeks in just 3 months. Meanwhile, insurance carriers are sharpening pencils, and construction costs have stayed flat for 3 to 4 years. Taken together, these signals suggest the market is starting to firm, even if rents have not caught up yet. In This Episode We Cover: Inside Realberry’s multifamily deal funnel and the Monday investment committee Why Colorado has fewer than 40 active BTR deals while Texas has hundreds The $2.40 to $2.45 per square foot rent threshold for suburban multifamily to pencil Why rent concessions dropped from 8 weeks to 2 weeks on a Broomfield townhome deal in 3 months How the firm underwrites with base, downside, and upside scenarios to survive market swings The Castle Rock 60-unit mark-to-market deal and why it fit the buy box What the 21st Century Road to Housing Act could mean for BTR investors Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring Realberry’s leadership team and behind-the-scenes property walks through some of Denver’s most recognizable developments. Watch the Youtube Video Timestamps 00:00 Introduction01:13 Realberry background and $3.5B AUM02:13 Taylor’s path into real estate05:06 Building 400 BTR units with American Housing Ventures06:25 Why Colorado has so few build-to-rent deals08:07 Water tap fees and impact fees10:02 The 100 to 2 deal funnel13:17 Inside the Realberry investment committee20:07 Where deal flow comes from23:12 How Realberry underwrites in today’s market35:22 Concessions burning off in Broomfield37:20 Construction costs, insurance, and tax appeals40:07 The Castle Rock mark-to-market deal44:51 Class A vs Class C dynamics47:43 Colorado water rights50:17 The federal housing bill and BTR Links in Podcast Realberry Website: https://www.realberry.com Portfolio: https://www.realberry.com/portfolio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/realberryinvest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realberryinvest Investor inquiries: ir@realberry.com Taylor Hazlett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-hazlett-6a62a725 Who is Realberry? Realberry, formerly McWhinney, is a Denver-based real estate investment, development, and management firm founded in 1991 by brothers Chad and Troy McWhinney. For nearly 35 years, the firm has focused on creating places people love, with a portfolio spanning master-planned communities, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Its work includes Denver Union Station, Dairy Block, the Crawford Hotel, and Centerra, and has earned ULI Awards of Excellence, Michelin Keys, and U.S. News Best Hotels recognition. Realberry is family-founded, community-centered, and future-focused.
The service environment is straining under rising equipment complexity and a rapidly shrinking technician workforce, making patient‑critical uptime harder to guarantee. In this episode, Michael Goldman, Senior Director of Business Operations and Transformation at Patterson Dental, examines how AI can preserve service continuity by capturing institutional knowledge, supporting technician workflows, and enabling earlier, more accurate equipment diagnostics — in conversation with host Yolandi de Weerdt. Learn how leading brands and AI startups connect with enterprise AI buyer audiences at scale, download our media kit at emerj.com/AD1
AIR JORDAN 41 REVEALED: Michael Jordan's Role in the Future of Jordan BrandThe Air Jordan 41 is here—and it represents an entirely new chapter for Jordan Brand.From Jordan Brand's world headquarters, Harlan Friedman sits down with Leo Chang, Senior Creative Director of Basketball and Sport, and Donald “DK” Kelsey, Senior Director of Basketball and Promo Footwear, for an exclusive Sole Free conversation.Leo and DK reveal:
Nobody responds well to a mandate, especially not when your workforce is being told which AI tool to use.In this week's episode of the Only Constant, Trina Chatterjee discusses with Nellie Wartoft why buy-in beats top-down mandates for AI adoption and how starting from a team's real pain points builds lasting usage.Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com
What really happened inside the California courtroom? In this episode, Jor-El Godsey sits down with Heartbeat International General Counsel Danielle White and Senior Director of Medical Impact Christa Brown for an inside look at the trial surrounding abortion pill reversal. They share personal reflections from the courtroom, key moments from nearly six weeks of testimony, the evidence presented, what's at stake for Heartbeat, the pregnancy help movement, and the women it serves, and what comes next as the case moves toward closing arguments. Learn More: The People of the State of California v. Heartbeat International & RealOptions Pregnancy Help News Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share
In this episode of John Solomon Reports, host John Solomon delves into the escalating threat of drone warfare within the United States, drawing parallels to their use in global conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East. With alarming incidents like the foiled drone plot targeting President Trump's UFC event, the urgency for robust countermeasures has never been clearer. John speaks with Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council, who outlines the administration's proactive strategies to mitigate drone threats. Dr. Gorka shares insights on the newly established training programs for law enforcement, the collaborative efforts across federal and local agencies, and the innovative technologies being developed to neutralize potential drone attacks.As the episode unfolds, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in countering both domestic and international drone threats, including the implications of cartel activities and the vital role of partnerships in maintaining national security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counter Terrorism in the Trump AdministrationTopic: Alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot against the NYS Capitol Robert Greenway, Senior VP of American Global Strategies, Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa in the Trump administration, and principal architect of the Abraham AccordsTopic: ISIS influence on America; Latest in Iran Tom Arnone, Monmouth County Commissioner and DirectorTopic: Monmouth/Ocean County Spotlight Mehek Cooke, Attorney, Political Strategist, and Media CommentatorTopic: "Redistricting gives Republicans an edge, but affordability will decide the midterms" (Fox News op ed) Chris Swecker, attorney who served as assistant director of the FBI for the Criminal Investigative Division from 2004 to 2006 Topic: Alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot against the NYS Capitol Thomas Homan, Border Czar for the Trump administrationTopic: ICE arrests Captain in New York boating accident that killed two people Cristo Foufas, Broadcaster and royal commentator based in LondonTopic: Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the key to leading change isn't having all the answers, but knowing how to listen? In this episode, Sue Hassmiller, a nationally recognized nurse leader, leadership coach, and health care strategist, talks about the human side of leading teams through change and what it takes to build trust, psychological safety, and true ownership. She explains why deep listening and genuine relationships are more effective than simply telling people what to do. She also explores the difference between compliance and ownership, and how leaders can help teams take greater responsibility for improvement by connecting change to their values and giving them a voice. Finally, Sue shares how coaching, curiosity, and self-awareness can help leaders overcome judgment and better understand why teams may feel stuck, resistant, or exhausted. Tune in to learn how leaders can listen differently, build stronger connections, and create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change in health care! IHI Spotlight - Jesse McCall: In this IHI Spotlight, Jesse McCall, Senior Director at IHI, explains that sustainable healthcare improvement depends as much on people and culture as it does on technical methods. He emphasizes connecting frontline staff to a shared purpose, creating psychologically safe environments where people can speak up and test new ideas, and ensuring leaders close feedback loops so employees become partners in change rather than recipients of it. About Sue Hassmiller: Sue Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, is an executive and leadership coach for nurse executives and health care leaders. Across a distinguished career spanning frontline public health, nursing academia, high-level government policy, and 25 years leading national initiatives at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, she has dedicated her life to transforming health care systems from the inside out. An elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, recipient of the Florence Nightingale Medal, and recognized as a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing, Sue combines multi-sector expertise with certified coaching to help health care leaders navigate complex relationships, drive health equity, and champion compassionate care. She is also the author of Resetting: An Unplanned Journey of Love, Loss, and Living Again, which explores healing and the vital human element in modern health care. Things You'll Learn: Deep listening is essential for understanding how people experience and respond to change. Leaders build ownership by listening to their teams, acknowledging their perspectives, and connecting change to shared values. Psychological safety enables teams to contribute ideas, innovate, and perform at their best. Effective behavior change requires leaders to change their own behaviors by becoming more curious, self-aware, and less judgmental. Leaders can better support stuck or exhausted teams by asking questions and seeking to understand the underlying causes instead of making assumptions. Resources: Connect with and follow Sue Hassmiller on LinkedIn.
This episode could save you money, hours, and maybe a few future Saturdays pushing an overflowing cart through a warehouse store! Jennifer sits down with Kris Davis, Senior Director at Food & Supply Source, who brings more than 30 years of experience in food distribution and procurement. After decades of helping restaurant owners find hidden money, make smarter purchasing decisions, and operate more efficiently, Kris is now bringing that same expertise to child care centers and other organizations serving children. Kris and Jennifer dig into a part of the business that many owners rarely stop to analyze: what are you really spending to feed each child? They talk about the true cost of grocery runs, when using a distributor makes sense, the products that deserve the closest look, CACFP compliance, portion sizes, food waste, and how seemingly tiny changes can add up to thousands of dollars a year. Key Takeaways: [2:45] Jennifer looks back on years of "shopping Saturdays" and realizes that saving a few pennies at the store may have been costing her hours of valuable time. [9:16] Kris shares how more than 30 years in food service and distribution taught her to find hidden money inside businesses that looked successful on the surface. [13:10] One of the first numbers every owner should know is their true food cost per child per day. [14:55] Kris says a center feeding 50 to 60 children could have around $10,000 a year hiding inside its food costs. [17:12] Buying from a distributor can mean bulk savings, consistent products, fewer scavenger hunts around town, and a whole lot of time back. [18:19] Owners should consider the value of their own time instead of treating hours spent grocery shopping as if they are free. [22:40] Before switching to a distributor, look at practical things like storage space, case sizes, delivery minimums, and whether you can use the food before it expires. [30:56] Kris starts a food cost review with the invoices and focuses first on the high-volume products that have the biggest impact on the bottom line. [35:52] The right product choice can improve CACFP compliance and lower costs, including one sausage swap Kris says saved more than $6,000 a year. [39:45] Kris recommends occasionally looking at what is being thrown away because food waste is one of the clearest places to spot money leaving the building. [42:00] Registered dietitians and nutrition specialists can take the complicated CACFP calculations and documentation off an owner's plate. [45:30] Food & Supply Source can start with a cost-benefit analysis to show owners what they are currently paying and where savings may be available. [48:09] Kris shares real examples ranging from $18,000 a year in savings to one organization saving $400 every week simply by changing brands. [50:48] Kris leaves listeners with an immediate money-saving tip: check the price of the applesauce brand you are buying! Quotes: "Sometimes improving your bottom line doesn't require a brand new revenue stream or a massive change to your business. Sometimes the money is already there; you just have to know where to look." [8:08] - Jennifer "The first thing I'm going to want to do is I want to look at number one, your invoices. So you're going to show me your invoices, and then this is where we really start to take a deep dive into your food costs." [31:16] - Kris "With our program, it's completely free. There's no cost. There's no contract. If you hate us, you can leave. But we're going to help you save money. We're going to do all the work for you. We're not for everyone, but I really think that we should be. I like to think that we are." [43:50] - Kris Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course! Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray @iamkrismurray Jennifer Conner The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: Use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal Kris Davis LinkedIn Food and Supply Source
Frozen food gets a bad reputation it hasn't earned. If you've ever felt a flicker of guilt tossing a bag of frozen peas into dinner, or wondered whether a frozen entree is really as nutritious as something made from scratch, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Jennie Norka, MPH, Senior Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at the American Frozen Food Institute, to walk through what's actually happening behind your freezer door. We take on five common myths, one at a time: that frozen food is less nutritious than fresh, that it's loaded with preservatives, that frozen meals are automatically unhealthy, and that reaching for frozen makes you a lazy parent. Jennie explains how flash freezing locks in nutrients at the moment of harvest, often preserving more nutrition than produce that's been sitting in your fridge for a week. We also get into label reading, a side-by-side comparison of frozen entrees versus homemade recipes, and one food safety detail every parent of a baby or toddler needs to hear about frozen vegetables. Whether you're feeding a family on a tight schedule, a tight budget, or both, you'll walk away with practical ways to build balanced meals using what's already sitting in your freezer aisle. In this episode: • Why the "fresh is always more nutritious" belief doesn't hold up • How individual quick freezing (IQF) actually protects nutrients and texture • What's really in a frozen meal, and how to read the label with confidence • A side-by-side comparison: frozen entrees vs. homemade recipes • The one food safety step every parent should know before serving frozen vegetables to a baby or toddler • Simple ways to build a balanced meal using frozen fruit, vegetables, and proteins • How frozen food can help stretch a grocery budget and cut down on food waste Resources mentioned: • The American Frozen Food Institute: frozenadvantage.org • Sign up for the Munch newsletter and more parent resources at thenourishedchild.com
Maya is the author of The Real Ones: How to Disrupt the Hidden Ways Racism Makes Us Less Authentic. We talked a lot about authenticity today. She also spent some time at the Center for Reproductive Rights as the Senior Director for Policy she was the Senior Policy Advisor for Secretary Castro during the Obama administration. She also hosts the podcast When We Win – everywhere you get your podcasts. And follow her on Bluesky and Instagram. And don't forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Seth Adam. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What happens when your e-commerce platform treats your most valuable professional clients like everyday consumers?Agility means looking past a platform's out-of-the-box features and building an experience that reflects how your different customer segments actually do business.This episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people. Learn more at www.officeofexperience.comToday, we're talking about the complexity of building a single e-commerce experience for two very different audiences. Specifically, we'll explore:- Balancing the distinct needs of B2B and B2C audiences on a single digital storefront.- Knowing when to lean on an e-commerce platform's native capabilities versus when to invest in custom development to close critical experience gaps.- Integrating physical retail and showroom data, like real-time local inventory, into a seamless digital experience.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Jenna Kennedy, Senior Director, Client Strategy & PMO at Office of Experience and William Webster, General Manager, Guy Gunter Home.Jenna Kennedy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennabkennedy/---------- Resources ----------: https://www.officeofexperience.comThis episode is brought to you by The Office of Experience, a design-driven, digital-first, vertically integrated and collaborative agency that believes in the power of ideas and the strength of people.We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fChaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/93531742a7625a20Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Candidate Hit With Fake HIV Smear. Trump Takes Credit For Crime Drop. NABJ Dings Stephen A. A Black Democratic congressional candidate is the targeted in a smear campaign that falsely alerted people by text message that he can't give blood because he is HIV positive.Shevrin Jones, Florida's first out LGBTQ+ Black senator, is here to set the record straight. A former professional basketball player is running to become South Carolina's first Black governor. Dr. Jermaine Johnson will explain why he's the best man for the job. The Trump administration is bragging and taking the credit for violent crime going down, but those crimes have been declining since 2022 - when he wasn't in office. We'll talk to the Senior Director for Public Safety from the Center for American Progress about the numbers. Attorney General Todd Blanche is considering seeking the Supreme Court's intervention to compel states to hand over voter rolls. California prosecutors told jurors Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing was 'an act of revenge' during today's opening statements. The defense says time, corruption, and a lack of facts will be challenges in the case. Saturday, the National Association of Black Journalists gave out its Thumb Down Award, including one to Stephen A. Smith. It's time for a little history lesson. I'll talk to the former president and founder of NABJ about why he began the acknowledgment. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike spends National Roller Coaster Day right where he wants to be: at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, riding walk-on after walk-on during the park's Brews & BBQ festival. Between food samples and short lines, he gets reacquainted with old favorites like Apollo's Chariot and Escape from Pompeii, takes the family on Roman Rapids for the first whitewater ride he's been on in years, and gives a full breakdown of Verbolten's surprising overnight refresh — new queue storytelling from an animatronic witch, reworked lighting and scrims inside the show building, and a genuinely creepy new glowing tree effect that makes the whole ride feel reborn without changing the layout at all. Then it's the segment you've been waiting for: the full, exclusive 30-minute interview with Erica Rutledge, Herschend's Senior Director of Guest Experience Development and Creative Director behind NightFlight Expedition, along with longtime Dollywood PR Vice President Pete Owens. They go deep on how the ride's Mack Rocking Boat vehicle came directly out of lessons learned building Big Bear Mountain, the full legend of Secret Lake and characters Cora and Jasper, how a chance conversation turned the ride into four completely different adventures in one — plus hidden Easter eggs connecting it to Big Bear Mountain's shared universe, and just how much work goes into an attraction that's still being "plussed" even after it opens.
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