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Zowe Smith worked in the medical coding industry in management, education, and training for over a decade. While working on an EMR implementation program, she caught the attention of recruiters at Oxford and Stanford. Zowe's bachelors degree in science and her university laboratory expertise proved invaluable for investigating Covid-19 testing fraud. Zowe began to have a crisis of conscience as she witnessed the hospital was incentivize to kill patients and then bury Covid-19 vaccine injuries. She finally walked out over the vaccine mandate. Compelled to warn others, she began to document the Covid-19 fraud she witnessed from a unique insider perspective. She is now an whistleblower and author of The Covid Code: My Life in the Thrill Kill Medical Cult.ZOWE SMITHWebsite: https://thrillkillmedicalcult.com/ X: https://x.com/Zowe_TKMCSubstack: https://zowe.substack.com/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ThrillKillMedicalCultZoweOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Zowe:fTelegram: https://t.me/thrillkillmedicalcultTHE RIPPLE EFFECT PODCAST:WEBSITE: http://TheRippleEffectPodcast.comWebsite Host & Video Distributor: https://ContentSafe.co/SUPPORT:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheRippleEffectPodcastPayPal: https://www.PayPal.com/paypalme/RvTheory6VENMO: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3625073915201071418&created=1663262894MERCH: Store: http://www.TheRippleEffectPodcastMerch.comTHEORY 6 MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1w91xRlB4b2MJYyXXhJcyFSPONSORS:OPUS A.I. Clip Creator: https://www.opus.pro/?via=RickyVarandasScott Horton Academy: https://scotthortonacademy.com/rippleeffectUniversity of Reason-Autonomy: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147825829/ouiRXFoLWATCH:RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/therippleeffectpodcastOFFICIAL YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRippleEffectPodcastOFFICIALYOUTUBE CLIPS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@RickyVarandasLISTEN:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lpFhHI6CqdZKW0QDyOicJiTUNES: http://apple.co/1xjWmlFTHEORY 6 Music:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1w91xRlB4b2MJYyXXhJcyFPandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/theory-6/ARxrlZ2ldhqtP6kTHE UNION OF THE UNWANTED: https://linktr.ee/TheUnionOfTheUnwanted

Santa Bones comes out to play and hands out Christmas gifts for all the members of the show. We talked to the Head Football Coach at Stanford, Tavita Pritchard. He played quarterback at Stanford from 2006–2009 and became a defining figure in one of college football’s most famous upsets. In 2023, Pritchard made the jump to the NFL as the Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach (2023–2025). He talks about taking over for Frank Reich, what's it like getting a new office, the first steps he takes to change the culture of a program, coaching Jayden Daniels, getting gear as a coach and if he'll be calling plays. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we celebrate the remarkable achievement of 250 years of the US military being a bulwark of democracy, it is important to understand the intentionally laid foundations on which America's civil military relations tradition rests. Military deference to civilian authority and the legislature is a principle pioneered and championed by General George Washington, setting a powerful precedent for commanding officers to follow… with some instructive exceptions. As we look toward the New Year, and wearily at the political posturing of some military leaders, Kori Schake reminds us of a central theme from her new book, The State and the Soldier (Polity, 2025): “We want a military that's not partisan. We want a military that is subordinate to whatever lunatics the American public see fit to put into high office.” How are military leaders inherently political? How do we avoid forcing them to make partisan choices? And, as we have discussed all year, why does Congress refuse to exercise the powers it has, even in this realm?Kori Schake is a senior fellow and the Director of Foreign and Defense Policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Before joining AEI, Dr. Schake was the deputy director-general of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London. She has had a distinguished career in government, working at the US State Department, the US Department of Defense, and the National Security Council at the White House. She was also senior policy advisor on the 2008 McCain campaign. She has taught at Stanford, West Point, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Maryland. Dr. Schake is the author of 5 books, with her newest titled “The State and the Soldier: A History of Civil-Military Relations in the United States.”Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.Find The State and the Soldier here.

Peter Schein is co-author of the worldwide bestseller, Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling. Together with his father Edgar Schein, one of the founders of organizational psychology, Peter has co-written six books, including Humble Leadership and Career Anchors Reimagined. Peter holds degrees from Stanford, Northwestern and USC.  In this episode we discuss the following: Humble Inquiry is a philosophy about how to get along, gather information, and build relationships. The key is to ask people questions we don't know the answer to. If we tell people what to do, or guide them with questions we already know the answer to, we are telling them that we know best. But by asking people questions we don't know the answer to, we communicate genuine curiosity while also gathering information that we don't currently possess. Remember to ask people questions that we don't know the answer to. 

Relive Stanford Men's Basketball's 77-68 win over Colorado at the Hall of Fame Series in Phoenix with the highlights from Cardinal Sports Network announcers Troy Clardy & John Platz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Stanford Medicine Postgame Show following Stanford's 77-68 win over Colorado at the Hall of Fame Series in Phoenix. Hear Anne & Tony Joseph Director of Men's Basketball Kyle Smith's postgame interview with Cardinal Sports Network announcers Troy Clardy & John Platz, plus reaction, analysis, and highlights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, you are going to learn scientifically proven ways you can use your mind to upgrade your life, starting with your body, your energy, and your confidence. In this episode, Stanford professor and leading psychology and mindset researcher Dr. Alia Crum reveals the science behind how your thoughts shape your body, your energy, and your health. She's proven over and over again that your thoughts about exercise, stress, and food are working against you – and how you can change them. She'll explain that this isn't just about thoughts, but that you have settings in your mind that you need to change. This is not positive thinking. This is repeatable, evidence-based science behind mindset, motivation, and physical change. You'll learn: -The one mindset shift that makes healthy habits feel easier instead of exhausting -The groundbreaking studies proving your beliefs can change your biology -How to make workouts easier so you get fitter, faster -How the “settings in your mind” influence your metabolism, hunger, stress, and recovery -How to make healthy eating easier so you feel your best every day -How to stop fighting your body and start working with it -How to feel more energized, capable, and consistent without forcing yourself -How to overcome your worst fears so you don't let anything hold you back If you are tired of criticizing yourself, tired of your fears and anxiety, and tired of never seeing the results you deserve, Dr. Crum is going to teach you, step by step, exactly how to change the settings in your mind to achieve anything you want. Once you hear this, you'll start noticing shifts in places you never expected. For more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page.  As a gift to listeners of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel has created a free 20-page workbook to help you make 2026 a great year. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Create a Successful Mindset: The Science of Passion and PerseveranceConnect with Mel:   Get Mel's newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryGet on the waitlist for Pure GeniusWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Neue Forschungsergebnisse decken einige Immunreaktionen auf, die hinter seltenen Fällen von Herzmuskelentzündungen nach einer COVID-19-mRNA-Impfung stehen.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Saturday's results & picks & analyzes EVERY Saturday college basketball game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 3:22-Recap of Friday's results15:48-Start of picks Oakland vs Michigan St17:44-Picks & analysis for Montana vs Louisville20:03-Picks & analysis for South Dakota vs Kansas St22:25-Picks & analysis for St. John's vs Kentucky24:51-Picks & analysis for Liberty vs Dayton27:11-Picks & analysis for Buffalo vs Western Michigan29:11-Picks & analysis for Georgia St vs Appalachian St32:13-Picks & analysis for Miami OH vs Ball St35:04-Picks & analysis for Kent St vs Massachusetts 37:34-Picks & analysis for Coastal Carolina vs Old Dominion40:06-Picks & analysis for Colorado St vs Utah St42:56-Picks & analysis for Marshall vs Troy45:40-Picks & analysis for Elon vs Virginia Tech47:45-Picks & analysis for North Carolina vs Ohio St50:03-Picks & analysis for Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois52:35-Picks & analysis for Denver vs Northern Colorado54:57-Picks & analysis for Louisiana vs UL Monroe57:20-Picks & analysis for South Alabama vs Texas St59:34-Picks & analysis for Bowling Green vs Ohio1:01:46-Picks & analysis for Grand Canyon vs Wyoming1:04:14-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville St vs East Tennessee1:06:32-Picks & analysis for UT Martin vs Tennessee Tech1:08:54-Picks & analysis for Memphis vs Mississippi St1:11:16-Picks & analysis for Northeastern vs Syracuse1:13:48-Picks & analysis for Northwestern vs Butler1:16:13-Picks & analysis for Arkansas St vs Southern Miss1:18:39-Picks & analysis for Morehead St vs Southern Indiana1:21:26-Picks & analysis for SE Missouri St vs Tennessee St1:23:54-Picks & analysis for Mercer vs Washington St1:26:24-Picks & analysis for James Madison vs Georgia Southern1:28:57-Picks & analysis for Arkansas vs Houston1:31:07-Picks & analysis for The Citadel vs Richmond1:33:45-Picks & analysis for Maryland vs Virginia1:36:13-Picks & analysis for Auburn vs Purdue1:38:38-Picks & analysis for Fresno St vs UNLV1:41:29-Picks & analysis for Eastern Washington vs Utah1:43:48-Picks & analysis for Loyola Chicago vs Santa Clara1:46:30-Picks & analysis for Portland St vs Tulane1:48:59-Picks & analysis for UC Riverside vs St. Thomas1:51:19-Picks & analysis for Pennsylvania vs Rutgers1:53:55-Picks & analysis for Sacramento St vs Cal Baptist1:56:41-Picks & analysis for Stanford vs Colorado1:59:37-Picks & analysis for Texas Tech vs Duke2:01:52-Picks & analysis for Marquette vs Creighton2:04:18-Picks & analysis for Xavier vs Georgetown2:06:39-Picks & analysis for Utah Tech vs Weber St2:09:22-Picks & analysis for Rice vs Pepperdine2:11:54-Picks & analysis for San Jose St vs New Mexico2:15:05-Picks & analysis for Boise St vs Nevada2:17:07-Picks & analysis for San Diego St vs Arizona2:21:01-Start of extra games Robert Morris vs St. Francis PA2:23:39-Picks & analysis for USC Upstate vs Youngstown St2:25:47-Picks & analysis for Le Moyne vs St. Bonaventure2:27:44-Picks & analysis for Chicago St vs Indiana2:30:19-Picks & analysis for Iona vs Vermont2:32:32-Picks & analysis for Longwood vs NC Central2:35:19-Picks & analysis for Lafayette vs Georgia Tech2:37:23-Picks & analysis for Binghamton vs Mercyhurst2:39:20-Picks & analysis for Holy Cross vs Harvard2:41:49-Picks & analysis for Howard vs NC Wilmington2:44:09-Picks & analysis for FL Gulf Coast vs Central Florida2:47:04-Picks & analysis for Long Island vs FL International2:49:34-Picks & analysis for Bucknell vs Iowa2:51:59-Picks & analysis for Omaha vs Lamar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist behind the worlds top health podcast, dropped a bombshell episode on December 18 with his Huberman Lab Essentials series titled How to Set and Achieve Goals, breaking down dopamine driven motivation, visualization tricks like picturing failure to boost focus, and a space time bridging protocol for long range wins, as detailed on hubermanlab.com and YouTube. The Malaysian Reserve hailed it as groundbreaking, while Mens Journal spotlighted his three minute visual focus drill to hack your brain for success on December 19. Buzz exploded further with PR Newswire and WV News reporting on December 17 and 18 about his Punk Rock Sober podcast chat with a nine year old kid, a rare multigenerational deep dive that redefined norms in a sea of expert only talks, potentially marking a fresh biographical pivot toward accessible youth education. No public appearances or business deals surfaced in the last few days, but his upcoming Protocols book preorder dominates the Huberman Lab site, promising nervous system rewiring tools amid glowing fan testimonials calling him Nobel worthy. Social media hummed with newsletter signups topping one million subscribers and iHeart podcast charts, though unconfirmed whispers of a December 16 YouTube review on light exposure linger without direct Huberman involvement. Older drops like the December 15 mitochondria chat with Dr. Martin Picard fade against these goal setting hits, underscoring his grip on everyday neuroscience that could shape bios forever.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

“One of the things we talk about on our team is if everyone is giving 51% or more and never taking more than 49%, your ecosystem is always going to be in balance. But if everyone isn't willing to give more than 49% and they're always taking more than 51%, then the ecosystem is never going to be in balance. We just try to keep an environment where people are waiting for other people to go to the bathroom, giving each other rides, taking turns at the lead, doing the little things. My guest for today's episode is coach Dena Evans of the Peninsula Distance Club, one of the most experienced, influential, and quietly impactful leaders in American distance running. What happened at CIM just doesn't come out of nowhere. It was the product of more than 25 years of coaching spent moving between youth athletes, post-collegiates, pros, and learning how to build something that lasts.Along the way, Coach Evans has worn just about every different hat that this sport has to offer. She was the women's head coach for Team USA at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, she's served on nearly a dozen international team staffs over the past two decades, and she currently sits on the USATF Women's Long Distance Running Committee after years of leadership across track and across country. At the center of all of it is the Peninsula Distance Club, a post-collegiate team that she founded in 2007 – and that she still leads today.It's a grassroots operation built on belief, patience, and also community, so if you're feeling generous, you can support them at the link here. Before PDC, Coach Evans was at Stanford from 1999 to 2005, where she led the Cardinal to a national cross country title and was named the NCAA Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year in 2003. During that time, she coached many of the athletes that you've heard on this show or seen us cover.In this conversation, we trace the long arc from that quiet moment at CIM to the very beginning where she was growing up in multiple sports, the influence of coaches like Vin Lananna and coach Frank Gagliano, and what she's learned by spending so much time with athletes in the often overlooked post-collegiate phase.Coach Evans has seen the sport from nearly every angle. She's built her career patiently, deliberately, and with deep care.____________Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠Guest: Dena Evans | @dizneena on InstagramProduced by: Jasmine Fehr | ⁠⁠⁠@jasminefehr on Instagram⁠⁠⁠____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSNOMIO: Made with 80% broccoli sprout juice, 15% lemon juice, and 5% sugar, Nomio activates your body's natural defense systems to reduce lactate, speed recovery, and enhance muscle adaptation. Take one 60 ml shot three hours before training or racing and feel lighter, stronger, and more resilient. Available at The Feed — use code CITIUS15 for 15% off | https://thefeed.com/collections/nomioWAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn't just another treadmill; it's a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you're always prepared for race day. So whether you're chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at WahooFitness.com and use code CITIUS at checkout.OLIPOP: Straight out of Bikini Bottom, Olipop's limited edition SpongeBob cans have arrived. Pineapple Paradise features a burst of juicy pineapples and a splash of mandarin. It's on shelves now at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Circle K, Amazon, and select stores nationwide. ⁠You can check out all of their flavors and get 25% off your orders at DrinkOlipop.com using code CITIUS25 at checkout.

Dr. Smita Das is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine, and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford. With over 20 years of experience in clinical care, research, and leadership—including her role as VP of Psychiatry & Complex Care at Lyra Health—she's known for bringing nuance and compassion to how we talk about trauma and addiction. What sets her apart is how she addresses overlooked trauma, especially among high-functioning populations. She's been a leading voice in reframing motherhood—not just as joy, but as a potential mental health breaking point. Dr. Das explores how sleep deprivation, identity rupture, hormonal shifts, and the invisibility of caregiving pain can mirror complex trauma, challenging the notion that maternal crises are rare.In This EpisodeDr. Smita in Psychology TodayThe Science Behind RecoveryDr. Das on LinkedInBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapistJane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demoJourney Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membershipTherapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

In this episode, Kevin Stein, founder and CEO of Delos Insurance Solutions, shares how he is transforming wildfire insurance through cutting-edge AI and innovative MGA structures. With an aerospace background and advanced degrees from Stanford and UC Berkeley, Kevin explains how his team models wildfire risk with remarkable accuracy, providing coverage for homes in high-risk areas where traditional carriers often can't. He delves into the development of the wildfire risk model, the importance of real-time exposure assessment, and how MGA solutions allow for dynamic portfolio management while helping agents retain clients. Tune in to discover how technology, strategy, and empathy combine to protect communities, solve complex insurance challenges, and create scalable solutions in an increasingly fire-prone world.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Greg interviews Rick Perry, the former Governor of Texas and former U.S. Secretary of Energy and leading advocate for ibogaine, live at the Real Summit.In this episode, we discuss:How a former Texas governor moved from strict opposition to drugs to becoming a leading advocate for ibogaine after firsthand experience and veteran outcomes.Ibogaine's impact on PTSD, opioid addiction, and traumatic brain injury, including Stanford-linked brain imaging data showing functional and structural improvement.How veterans are the proving ground that enabled Texas to commit $50M in public funding for ibogaine clinical trials.Why ibogaine requires intensive medical supervision and why rigorous trials are essential for legitimacy and scale.A vision where ibogaine reshapes addiction treatment, veteran care, and eventually criminal justice and homelessness policy.Credits:Created by Greg Kubin and Matias SerebrinskyHost: Greg KubinProduced by Caitlin Ner & Nico V. Rey Find us at businesstrip.fm and psymed.venturesFollow us on Instagram and Twitter!Theme music by Dorian LoveAdditional Music: Distant Daze by Zack Frank

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by Dr. Matthew Davenport to explore the true value and risks of whole body MRI scans and other imaging tests. Together, they address widespread misconceptions about early cancer detection, the potential for overdiagnosis, unnecessary invasive procedures, and the psychological harms incidental findings can cause. Listeners will learn how to make informed, evidence-based decisions about medical imaging, prioritize lasting health habits, and understand the evolving role of new technologies like artificial intelligence in radiology. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:43 Full Body MRI Scans Explained 00:03:12 Overdiagnosis and Incidental Findings 00:06:14 Cancer Detection Myths 00:10:33 Physical and Psychological Harms 00:18:29 Real Patient Case: Imaging Gone Wrong 00:24:17 Spending for Health: Better Alternatives 00:30:59 Imaging Advances and AI 00:53:12 Prostate MRI Screening 01:17:05 Lessons, Value, and Personal Insights Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use coupon code RENA to get up to 40% off! Stay connected with Dr. Matthew Davenport on social media for daily insights and updates. Don't miss out—follow him now and check out these links! LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-davenport-md-mba-037184286 Work profile: https://medschool.umich.edu/profile/2315/matthew-s-davenport Most relevant article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.22.28926 Next event is grand rounds speaker at Stanford: https://med.stanford.edu/radiology/education/grandrounds/2025-26.html#january Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final Gauer Hour of 2025, Rob and Megan recap a fairly quiet week across the sport, but find reasons for optimism in Durham. Then they'll preview the final weekend before the sport shuts down for Christmas week - it feels like we'll learn a lot about Stanford, Oregon, and some Big 12 teams with gaudy records facing the top of the league. Then we close by handing out some Christmas gifts, and draft our all-time Stanford teams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode explores the multifaceted nature of innovation in orthopedic surgery, from creative problem-solving in clinical practice to collaborating with industry on new device development. Dr. Robert Orfaly hosts a conversation with Dr. Amy Ladd, Chief of Stanford's Chase Hand & Upper Limb Center, a recognized leader in the field whose career includes pioneering research in thumb CMC arthritis, patents, and instrument design. Dr. Amy Ladd shares her perspective on fostering intellectual curiosity early in one's career, the process of turning a simple idea into intellectual property, and the evolving relationship between academic institutions, industry, and orthopedic surgeons. Practical advice is given for trainees, mid-career surgeons, and anyone inspired to pursue innovation, with stories ranging from creating specialized surgical instruments to applying motion analysis technology from upper limb research to optimizing golf swings. The episode also discusses the importance of networking across disciplines and the realities of developing and commercializing new medical devices, emphasizing that creativity and collaboration are central to advancing patient care. Host: Robert Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Editor in Chief, AAOS Now  Guest: Amy Ladd, MD, FAAOS, Chief of Stanford's Chase Hand & Upper Limb Center; Chief of the Children's Hand Clinic at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanfordand; and the Elsbach-Richards Professor of Surgery and Professor, by courtesy, of Medicine (Immunology & Rheumatology) and Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), at Stanford University Medical Center Production and Editing: MK Quinn Media

How does a serial entrepreneur navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape? In this conversation with Mike Armistead, co-founder and CEO of Pulse Security AI, Cam and Otis explore the art of building companies that endure beyond short-term trends."Leadership is about matching strategies to people and situations," Mike explains, drawing from his extensive experience in founding and growing technology companies. From his early days at Pure Software and Lycos to co-founding Fortify Software and Respond Software, Mike shares insights into the critical role of timing, persistence, and adaptability in entrepreneurial success.What makes this episode particularly valuable is Mike's focus on the intersection of technology and business strategy. "The next major shift is artificial intelligence," he notes, discussing how Pulse Security AI is bridging the gap between technical security tools and broader business objectives. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or a leader looking to align strategies with people, Mike's journey offers a roadmap for navigating complex challenges with clarity and purpose.More About Mike:Mike Armistead is a serial entrepreneur and corporate leader who has built and grown technology companies for more than thirty years. His career began at Pure Software, Reed Hastings' first startup before Netflix, and later at Lycos during the early internet boom. He went on to co-found Fortify Software, which grew into a category leader before being acquired by HP. Mike then co-founded Respond Software, which was acquired by FireEye for $186 million in 2020. When FireEye split into Mandiant and later became part of Google, he continued to focus on the next major shift in technology: artificial intelligence. Today, Mike is the co-founder and CEO of Pulse Security AI, where he helps organizations close the gap between technical security tools and the broader business strategies they are meant to support. A Stanford-educated engineer, he has also coached more than 500 youth sportsgames, an experience that shaped his belief that leadership is about matching strategies to people and situations. His career reflects persistence, timing, and a commitment to building companies that last beyond short-term trends.#10xyourteam #EntrepreneurialLeadership #TechLeadership #SerialEntrepreneur #BusinessStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #AILeadership #ScalingCompanies #StartupJourney #TechInnovation #LeadershipMindsetChapter Times and Titles:From Pure Software to Lycos [00:00 - 10:00]Introduction to Mike ArmisteadEarly career at Pure Software and LycosLessons from the early internet boomCo-Founding Fortify Software [10:01 - 20:00]Building a category leader in software securityThe journey to acquisition by HPKey takeaways from scaling a tech companyRespond Software and the FireEye Acquisition [20:01 - 30:00]Co-founding Respond SoftwareThe $186 million acquisition by FireEyeNavigating the acquisition processThe Next Major Shift: Artificial Intelligence [30:01 - 40:00]Founding Pulse Security AIBridging the gap between tech tools and business strategyThe role of AI in future technology trendsLeadership Lessons from Youth Sports [40:01 - 50:00]Coaching over 500 youth sports gamesHow sports shaped Mike's leadership philosophyMatching strategies to people and situationsBuilding Companies That Last [50:01 - End]Persistence and timing in entrepreneurshipFinal thoughts on enduring business successHow to connect with Mike and Pulse Security AIMike Armistead,https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-armistead-1164715/https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulse-security-ai-inc/https://pulsesecurity.ai/

This episode of The Underground Lounge brings an unfiltered, hilarious, and insightful conversation with one of the WNBA's most dynamic personalities DiJonai Carrington. From the jump, the vibe is loose, honest, and full of laughs, but it quickly turns into a deep dive on what it really takes to survive and thrive at the highest level of women's basketball.DiJonai opens up about growing up in a true sports family, being surrounded by elite athletes and coaches from day one, and how that environment shaped her edge, toughness, and love for competition. She talks about playing multiple sports, including tackle football, and how that physical background still shows up in her game today.The conversation shifts into her journey to Stanford, manifesting her dream school at a young age, graduating early, and the discipline required to balance elite athletics with academics.One of the most powerful moments of the episode centers on the reality of injuries in women's basketball, especially ACL tears, and the growing conversations around why female athletes are more susceptible. The discussion is honest, personal, and educational, touching on everything from youth sports to long-term health.The episode also dives into life off the court game day routines, superstitions (or lack thereof), how players prepare mentally, and the similarities between athletes and entertainers when it comes to performance pressure.Things heat up when the topic turns to social media, online trolls, and dealing with constant criticism in the public eye. DiJonai breaks down how she handles hate, why responding sometimes matters, and how the WNBA's growing visibility has brought both opportunity and backlash. The guys also discuss whether controversy helps or hurts the league and how personalities are changing the way fans engage with women's sports.The episode closes with an in-depth look at the business side of the WNBA free agency, lack of loyalty, constant roster turnover, and why so many players are betting on themselves heading into a new CBA. They also talk about alternative leagues, offseason opportunities, and what the future of women's basketball could look like if players truly get their share.

On the final Gauer Hour of 2025, Rob and Megan recap a fairly quiet week across the sport, but find reasons for optimism in Durham. Then they'll preview the final weekend before the sport shuts down for Christmas week - it feels like we'll learn a lot about Stanford, Oregon, and some Big 12 teams with gaudy records facing the top of the league. Then we close by handing out some Christmas gifts, and draft our all-time Stanford teams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new Stanford study reveals that nearly half of today's AI tools are automating tasks workers don't want automated—so why is Silicon Valley racing to replace judgment and creativity while employees are still drowning in expense reports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00-34:20) Happy birthday, Keith Richards. Audio of Mad Dog absolutely furious with Travis Kelce for not talking to the media. Cal May. We're the Call Her Daddy of St. Louis sports talk radio. Brock Bowers' hairline. Iggy made salmon to take to drug church. Missouri State in the XBox Bowl. Jackson struggled putting together a new TV stand. More hands make less work. We need highly skilled heroes. Scout before you pop. Ballwin Beer Bitch wants to hop on real quick to thank Tim for motivating the Billikens. Loofa talk.(34:29-40:13) Billy Eilish is 24 today. Josh Pate thinks Drink is involved in the Michigan coaching search. Audio of Kenny Dillingham talking about loving it at Arizona State. You aging stump!(40:23-1:06:46) Head coach of the SLU Billikens, Josh Schertz joins us. Coach credits Tim for the Billikens good play. Hey Dummy, make more shots. Coach had a sense before the season started that he had something good. Looking back at the gut wrenching loss against Stanford. The all guard lineup. The team's shooting success. Kellen Thames. Shake Shack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SLU Basketball Head Coach Josh Schertz joins the program to first give us credit for the Billikens success so far this season, which is of course the right thing to do. Coach Schertz talks about his confidence in this team the last time he talked with us and how that is paying off early this season. We also talk about the Stanford game and the ripple effects of that loss in terms of NCAA tournament at-large possibilities. Coach Schertz also talks about the 3-point shooting so far this year and the production from Kellen Thames for the Billikens. 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 the tech elite of Silicon Valley use their skills to serve the church? In this episode, Kevin Kim, executive director of Crazy Love Ministries and founder of Basil Tech, joins Dr. Dru Johnson to explore a radical idea: that technology, creativity, and innovation can be spiritual gifts to build up the Body of Christ. Drawing from his experiences with venture capitalists, Stanford designers, and software engineers from Apple and Google, Kevin explains how Basil Tech mobilizes volunteers to serve ministries with world-class digital tools. But this isn't just about flashy apps or slick design. Kevin critiques the tech industry's isolating, consumeristic culture—and shares how discipleship must involve “laying down your non-fungible gift” for the good of others. From reimagining the sermon to redesigning urban ministry in East Palo Alto, his work shows that thoughtful innovation, when grounded in Scripture and humility, can fuel mission and foster true community. “We don't make anything better—we've made things worse at Basil,” Kevin jokes, “but we try to help amazing people do amazing things.” This conversation invites listeners to rethink what tech can do—not as an idol, but as a tool in God's hands. Connect with Kevin Kim's Basil Tech here: https://www.basiltech.org/ We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 Journey into Tech and Faith 02:44 Innovation in the Church 06:08 Understanding Innovation vs. Technology 08:56 Reimagining Ministry Practices 11:52 The Role of Technology in Modern Missions 15:00 Bazel Tech: Bridging Faith and Technology 17:55 Discipleship in the Tech World

The Stanford fall sports season is in the books. We take a look back at what Cardinal teams were able to accomplish over the past four months, from winning ACC titles to grabbing The Axe back. Meanwhile, ESPN college football analyst Rod Gilmore stops by for an in-depth chat to give his snapshot of Stanford Football on and off the field. And, as always, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Stanford Medicine Postgame Show following Stanford's 76-60 win over UT Arlington at Maples Pavilion. Hear grad student Jeremy Dent-Smith and Anne & Tony Joseph Director of Men's Basketball Kyle Smith's postgame interviews with Cardinal Sports Network announcers Troy Clardy & John Platz, plus reaction, analysis, and highlights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim Kawakami and Stanford football GM Andrew Luck discuss watching Philip Rivers come out of retirement to play for the Colts and Luck's first year running the Stanford program. Also: How Stanford will approach NIL and the strengths of new coach Tavita Pritchard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For decades, Alzheimer's research has focused on clearing amyloid plaques from the brain. But new drugs that successfully remove plaques have proven clinically "underwhelming", leaving the field searching for alternative approaches.Stanford neurologist Katrin Andreasson has spent twenty years pursuing a different path—investigating how aging triggers an energy crisis in the brain's immune and support cells. Her work reveals that inflammation and metabolic dysfunction in microglia and astrocytes may be the real drivers of Alzheimer's pathology. Most remarkably, her recent research—supported by the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience here at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute—shows that targeting inflammation in the peripheral immune system—outside the brain entirely—can restore memory in mouse models of the disease. While human trials are still needed, Andreasson's findings offer fresh hope and demonstrate the critical importance of supporting curiosity-driven science, even when it challenges prevailing dogma.Learn More:Alzheimer's Association honors Katrin AndreassonResearch links age-related inflammation, microglia and Alzheimer's DiseaseQ&A: How the aging immune system impacts brain healthRethinking Alzheimer's: Could it begin outside the brain?Why new Alzheimer's drugs may not work for patientsParkinson's comes in many forms. New biomarkers may explain why.Send us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience. We want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.edu Learn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we talk honestly about leadership, womanhood, and all the messy, beautiful parts in between.Today I'm joined by Dr. Denise Brown, also known as The Fairy God Doctor — a Stanford-trained physician, former CEO, wife, mom, and now author of The Fairy God Doctor's Guide to a Good Life: A Prescription for the Working Woman. Fairy God Doctor+1If you're listening to this in December while you're juggling holidays, work deadlines, family expectations, and maybe an elf on a shelf you forgot to move

Dr. Christina Smolke runs a brewery, except the yeast isn't making alcohol. It's making medicine. At Antheia, Smolke has turned a long-shot Stanford research project into a new way to manufacture critical pharmaceutical ingredients, using biology instead of traditional chemistry.The approach is already being used to produce opioid precursors for Narcan, with more drugs in the pipeline aimed at chronic shortages and supply-chain failures. Smolke talks about regulation, security, and why some of the hardest problems in science are worth chasing—especially when everyone says they won't work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim and Stanford football GM Andrew Luck discuss watching Philip Rivers come out of retirement to play for the Colts and Luck's first year running the Stanford program. Also: How Stanford will approach NIL and the strengths of new coach Tavita Pritchard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexandre de Moraes comenta aprovação da dosimetria e sanções americanas, marco temporal no Supremo, estudo de Stanford sobre vacinas e pesquisa Quaest sobre economia.

Possibly the longest shownotes in history thanks to Gemini 3 Pro. Bless the swamp from which this AI slop emerged and enjoy the episode. Or just read this, I suppose. The title sucks terribly. Do better, Gemmo! Show Notes with Time‑Shifted Timestamps(All timestamps below have been shifted forward by 25 seconds to allow for theme music, as requested.)00:00 – Welcome, Cricket and the Pink Ball at the Gabba00:00:25 – Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) opens episode 137 of The Two Jacks and notes they're recording just after midday on 4 December.00:00:36 – Quick chat about the looming day–night Test at the Gabba and the prospect it could finish very quickly.00:00:44 – Hong Kong Jack explains why dusk session timings in Hong Kong line up perfectly with “Asahi o'clock”.00:01:07 – The Jacks wonder which pink ball is in use – Duke or Kookaburra – and what that means for Mitchell Starc and the batters.00:01:30 – They flag that full cricket chat will come later in the episode.Tai Po Fire, Mourning and Accountability in Hong Kong00:01:53 – Jack the Insider pivots from sport to tragedy: an update on the Tai Po (Typo) fire in Hong Kong, now with 159 dead, from ages 1 to 97.00:02:07 – Hong Kong Jack describes the government‑ordered three‑day citywide mourning period, mass flower layings, official ceremonies and a three‑minute silence.00:02:35 – Discussion of schools cancelling Christmas parties and staff functions in solidarity; a sense the tragedy is being taken seriously across society.00:02:55 – Hong Kong Jack outlines the judge‑led inquiry: not only into the Tai Po fire's causes, but also systemic issues in building management and renovation contracts on large estates, with hints of corruption.00:03:30 – Evidence emerging that the green construction cloth lacked proper fire retardant and that flammable materials were used to seal lift wells, helping the fire move inside.00:04:23 – Bodies, including one man, found in stairwells and lobbies; Hong Kong Jack cautions against jumping to conclusions before investigators reconstruct the fire.00:04:53 – Arrest tally climbs to around 12, mostly consultants/contractors involved in management and renovations rather than labourers.00:05:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes large numbers of displaced residents in hotels and temporary accommodation and outlines generous government payments to families of foreign domestic workers killed (about HKD 800,000 per family).00:06:05 – A harrowing vignette: a Javanese truck driver receives a final phone call from his wife, trapped with her employers' baby, seeking forgiveness because there is no escape.00:06:35 – The Jacks reflect on the horror of the story and promise to revisit the inquiry as more facts emerge.Australia's Under‑16 Social Media Restrictions & VPNs00:06:50 – Jack the Insider turns to domestic Australian politics: the under‑16 social media restrictions about to kick in.00:07:05 – He notes overwhelming parental support (around 80%) but says the government is now “hosing down expectations” and reframing the policy as a long‑term “cultural change” effort.00:07:30 – Platforms not yet on the restricted list – Roblox and Discord – are flagged as problematic globally for child sexual exploitation, illustrating rollout gaps.00:08:05 – They discuss technical enforcement: existing account age data, length of time on a platform and the likelihood that some adults will be wrongly flagged but quickly reinstated.00:08:35 – Jack the Insider explains the government's theory of cultural change: a generation that grows up never having had TikTok or Instagram under 16 “won't know what they're missing”.00:09:00 – Hong Kong Jack compares Australia to mainland China's efforts to control the internet and points out China still can't stamp out VPN usage, predicting similar Australian difficulties.00:09:25 – Jack the Insider clarifies that VPNs are not illegal in Australia; about 27% of connected Australians already use one, probably now closer to a third.00:09:55 – He strongly recommends everyone use a VPN for privacy and location masking, and warns that good VPNs now explicitly advise not to choose Australia as an exit node because of the new regime.00:11:00 – They note that Malaysia and several European countries (Denmark, Spain, France and EU initiatives) are eyeing similar under‑age social media restrictions, with large fines (Australia's up to about AUD 50 million or 1% of turnover).00:12:20 – Meta is already scanning and booting under‑age users, but teenagers are sharing tips on evading age checks. Jack the Insider describes various age‑verification methods: selfie‑based AI checks, account age, and Roblox's move to ban under‑15s.00:13:45 – Anecdote about Macau security doing ID checks: Hong Kong Jack's son is checked for being over 21, while Jack's own age makes ID unnecessary—an amusing generational moment.00:14:55 – The Jacks agree the policy is unlikely to stop kids having TikTok accounts but might “nudge” behaviour toward less screen time.00:16:00 – Jack the Insider stresses the real dangers of the internet—particularly organised child sexual exploitation rings like the notorious “764” network—and questions whether blunt prohibition can solve these issues.Bruce Lehrmann, Appeals and Costs00:18:22 – They move to the Bruce Lehrmann defamation saga: his appeal has failed and he's likely millions of dollars in debt.00:18:45 – Discussion of the prospect of a High Court appeal, the low likelihood of leave being granted, and the sense that further appeals are “good money after bad”.00:19:22 – Jack the Insider notes outstanding criminal charges against Lehrmann in Toowoomba relating to an alleged statutory rape, and outlines the allegation about removing a condom after earlier consensual sex.00:20:07 – They discuss the probable difficulty of prosecuting that case, and then pivot to the practical question: who is funding Lehrmann's ongoing legal adventures?00:20:35 – Hong Kong Jack explains why some lawyers or firms may take on such cases for profile, despite poor prospects of payment, and they canvass talk of crowdfunding efforts.00:21:07 – The Jacks agree Lehrmann should have left the public stage after the criminal trial was discontinued; now, bankruptcy in 2026 looks likely.00:21:58 – Limited sympathy for Channel 10 or Lisa Wilkinson; more sympathy reserved for Brittany Higgins and Fiona Brown, who are seen as exceptions in an otherwise “pretty ordinary” cast.NACC, Commissioner Brereton and Conflicts of Interest00:23:24 – The Jacks turn to the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) and Commissioner Paul Brereton's side work for Defence.00:24:03 – Hong Kong Jack recounts Senate Estimates footage where officials first claimed Brereton's Defence consulting work occurred outside NACC hours, then later admitted more than ten instances (possibly close to 20) during NACC office time.00:25:25 – Discussion of conflict‑of‑interest: the Commissioner maintaining a paid Defence relationship while heading the body that may need to investigate Defence.00:25:57 – The Jacks question the tenability of his position, especially given the NACC's opaque nature, its minimal public reporting obligations and a salary around AUD 800k–900k plus expenses.The Struggling Australian and Global Economy, Productivity and ANZ00:26:20 – Jack the Insider outlines Australia's sluggish economy: inflation remains sticky, GDP growth is flat, and government spending is driving much of the growth.00:27:00 – They discuss a small, tentative rise in productivity (around 0.2% for the quarter) and the Treasurer's caution that productivity figures are volatile.00:27:57 – Hong Kong Jack stresses that historically, economies escape malaise through productivity‑driven growth; there is no easy alternative, in Australia or globally.00:28:23 – Broader global picture: the US isn't in outright recession but is crawling; Europe is sluggish; Poland is a rare bright spot but rapid growth brings its own risks.ANZ and Post‑Royal Commission Failures00:28:54 – Focus shifts to ANZ's continuing governance and compliance failures after the Banking Royal Commission.00:29:30 – Jack the Insider shares a personal story about dealing with ANZ's deceased estates department following his mother and stepfather's deaths and the difficulty in releasing funds to pay for funerals.00:30:20 – Justice Jonathan Beach's scathing remarks: ANZ is still mishandling deceased estates, charging fees and interest to dead customers, despite years of warnings.00:31:34 – They recall Royal Commission revelations about “fees for no service” and charging the dead, plus ANZ's recent exclusion from certain Commonwealth bond business due to rorting.00:32:12 – The Jacks see this as a clear culture problem: five years on, the basics still aren't fixed, suggesting inadequate investment in compliance and little genuine reform.UK Justice Backlog and Curtailing Jury Trials00:33:05 – The conversation moves to the UK's proposal to restrict jury trials for offences likely to attract less than a two‑year sentence.00:33:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes the English historical attachment to jury trials dating back to Magna Carta, and that defendants have long had the right to opt for a jury if imprisonment is possible.00:34:38 – Justice Minister David Lammy, once a fierce critic of similar Tory proposals, is now advancing the idea himself, creating a political shambles.00:35:02 – They weigh up pros and cons of judge‑only trials for complex financial crimes, where juries may struggle to follow long, technical evidence.00:36:10 – Jack the Insider points out that even judges can find such cases difficult, but there is at least some expertise advantage.00:36:22 – They revisit the Southport riots and harsh sentences for people inciting attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers, arguing that common‑sense community judgment via juries may be better in such politically charged cases.00:37:26 – Ultimately, they doubt the reforms will meaningfully reduce the UK's huge court backlog and see it as another noisy but ineffective response.Ethics in Politics, Misleading Voters and the “Ethics Czar” Problem00:39:21 – Discussion moves to the UK budget, alleged “black holes” and whether the Chancellor misled voters about a AUD 22 billion‑equivalent gap.00:40:14 – They examine calls for the Prime Minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, to rule on ministerial truthfulness, and Hong Kong Jack's discomfort with handing moral judgment to “anointed officials”.00:40:51 – The Jacks argue accountability should rest with Parliament and ultimately voters, not appointed ethics czars, whether in the Johnson era or now.00:41:36 – In Australia, Tony Burke's handling of “ISIS brides” returning to Australia is cited: he asked officials to leave a meeting so he could talk politically with constituents. The Jacks see this as legitimate hard‑headed politics in a very complex area rather than an ethical scandal.00:43:03 – Jack the Insider defends the principle that Australian citizenship must mean something, especially for children of ISIS‑linked families; stripping citizenship or abandoning citizens overseas can be a dangerous precedent.00:44:08 – Anecdotes segue into a broader reflection: politicians have always misled voters to some extent. They quote stories about Huey Long and Graham Richardson's defence of political lying.00:45:24 – They swap observations about “tells” when leaders like Malcolm Turnbull or Julia Gillard were lying; Scott Morrison, they say, had no visible tell at all.00:46:22 – Cabinet solidarity is framed as institutionally sanctioned lying: ministers must publicly back decisions they privately opposed, and yet the system requires that to function.Ukraine War, Peace Efforts and Putin's Rhetoric00:46:42 – The Jacks discuss reports of draft peace deals between Ukraine, the US and Russia that Moscow rejected over wording and guarantees.00:47:17 – Jack the Insider describes a gaunt Foreign Ministry spokesman, not Sergey Lavrov, delivering Russia's objections, sparking rumours about Lavrov's status.00:47:56 – Putin goes on TV to reassure Russians they're winning, threatens destruction of Europe if conflict escalates and claims territorial gains Russia doesn't actually hold.00:48:17 – Hong Kong Jack argues European fantasies of imposing a “strategic defeat” on Russia are unrealistic; retaking all occupied regions and Crimea would exact unbearable costs in lives and money.00:49:33 – The Jacks infer that Putin will eventually need to “sell” a negotiated deal as a victory to his own public; his current bluster is partly domestic theatre.00:49:50 – They note some odd, Trump‑like US talk of structuring peace as a “business deal” with economic incentives for Russia, which they find an odd fit for a brutal territorial war.Trump's Polling Collapse, Economic Credibility and 202600:50:13 – Attention turns to Donald Trump's polling in his second term: his net approval is negative across all major polls, in some cases approaching minus 20.00:51:04 – Jack the Insider highlights Trump's recent promises of USD 2,000 cheques to every American plus no income tax—claims they see as fantastical and electorally risky when voters inevitably ask “where's my money?”.00:51:39 – They compare Trump's denial of inflation and cost‑of‑living pressures to Biden's earlier mistakes in minimising pain; telling people “everything's cheaper now” when their lived experience contradicts that is politically fatal.00:52:34 – Hong Kong Jack notes history shows that insisting things are fine when voters know they aren't only accelerates your polling collapse.00:53:02 – They briefly touch on a special election in Tennessee: a safe Trump district where the Republican margin has shrunk. They caution against over‑reading the result but note softening support.00:54:14 – CNN's Harry Enten is quoted: this has been Trump's worst ten‑day polling run of the second term, with net approval among independents plunging to about minus 43 and a negative 34 on inflation.00:55:15 – They speculate about what this means for the 2026 midterms: Trump won't be on the ballot but will loom large. A future Republican president, they note, might still face governing without a Congressional majority.Disability, Elite Colleges and the Accommodation Arms Race00:56:07 – The Jacks discuss Derek Thompson's forthcoming Atlantic piece on surging disability registrations at elite US colleges: more than 20% at Brown and Harvard, 34% at Amherst and 38% at Stanford.00:57:10 – Hong Kong Jack explains how disability status yields exam and assessment advantages: extra time, flexible deadlines, better housing, etc., and why wealthy students are more likely to secure diagnoses.00:57:48 – They cite intake breakdowns at one college: small numbers for visual/hearing disabilities, larger numbers for autism, neurological conditions and especially psychological or emotional disabilities—suggesting a big shift in what counts as disabling.00:58:45 – Jack the Insider counters that many of these conditions were under‑diagnosed or ignored in the 1970s and 80s; growing recognition doesn't automatically mean fraud.00:59:40 – He brings in chronic conditions like ME/CFS: historically treated as malingering or “all in the head”, now increasingly accepted as serious and often disabling.01:00:02 – Hong Kong Jack quotes a Stanford professor asking, “At what point can we say no? 50%? 60%?”—underlining institutional concern that the system can't cope if a majority claim accommodations.01:01:05 – They wrestle with the employer's problem: how to interpret grades achieved with significant accommodations, and whether workplaces must also provide similar allowances.01:02:21 – Jack the Insider's answer is essentially yes: good employers should accommodate genuine disability, and it's on applicants to be upfront. He stresses diversity of ability and that many high‑achieving disabled people are valuable hires.01:03:40 – Hong Kong Jack remains more sceptical, shaped by long legal experience of people gaming systems, but agrees lawyers shouldn't be the priestly class defining morality.Cricket: India–South Africa, NZ–West Indies, BBL and the Gabba01:04:25 – They pivot back to sport: a successful South African tour of India, including a series win in Tests and a 1–1 one‑day series with big hundreds from Virat Kohli, Gaikwad and Aiden Markram.01:05:31 – Quick update on New Zealand's Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, with New Zealand rebuilding in their second innings through Ravindra and Latham.Women's Cricket and Phoebe Litchfield01:06:19 – Jack the Insider raves about the Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat game and singles out Phoebe Litchfield as the best women's batter in the world: technically sound, not a slogger, scoring “runs for fun” and hailing from Orange.Gabba Day–Night Test: Australia v England01:06:50 – With Usman Khawaja out, they discuss the unchanged 12 and whether Bo Webster plays, potentially pushing Travis Head up to open.01:07:39 – For England, Mark Wood hasn't recovered; they bring in Will Jacks, a batting all‑rounder and part‑time spinner, to bolster the order but lose their fastest bowler.01:08:11 – If you win the toss? Bat first, they say—if the conditions allow—and look to control the game with the bat for four hours or more.01:08:44 – They caution that with recent heavy Queensland rain, the pitch could be juicy whether you bat first or second; the key is getting cricket on Saturday.01:08:48 – Hong Kong Jack rates this as the best England attack to tour Australia in a long time, especially with Wood and Archer firing in Perth, although Archer's pace dropped markedly in the second innings.01:09:36 – They dissect England's first‑Test collapse: at one stage it was an “unlosable” match according to Ponting and the stats, but reckless strokes from set batters (Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook) handed it back to Australia.01:09:55 – Mitchell Starc's extraordinary home day–night record—averaging around 17 with the pink ball—looms as a big factor.Franchise Cricket, Empty Stadiums and Saving the Red‑Ball Game01:12:11 – Jack the Insider describes watching the ILT20 in the UAE: near‑empty stands, disengaged fielders and an overall “soulless” spectacle aimed solely at TV viewers in South Asia and the Gulf.01:13:49 – Despite his love of cricket, he worries this is a glimpse of the future if the longer formats aren't protected and nurtured. He pleads, in effect, for saving Test and other red‑ball cricket from being cannibalised by anonymous franchise leagues.Class and Cricket: Private Schools, Clubs and Stuart Broad01:14:11 – The Jacks explore the class divide in English cricket: all but one of England's Perth XI finished school at private schools; the sole exception is captain Ben Stokes, who grew up partly in New Zealand.01:15:05 – In contrast, Australia's pathway still runs largely through club cricket, though private schools with professional coaching (like Cranbrook) give some players a head start.01:15:47 – Jack the Insider notes Sam Conscientious (Sam Constance / Cummins reference is implied) spending two years at Cranbrook, reflecting how elite schools build academies with ex‑first‑class coaches that state systems can't match.01:16:20 – They agree state‑school kids like the Waugh twins still come through club cricket, but in England, some top private schools effectively operate as de facto county academies.01:17:31 – Anecdotes about Stuart Broad: a likeable “nepo baby” of former England player Chris Broad, who was toughened up by a formative season at Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne sub‑district cricket. Local players loved him.01:18:20 – Hong Kong Jack recommends Broad's appearance on The Front Bar as essential viewing for understanding his character and the cultural contrasts between English and Australian cricket.01:18:40 – More class culture: Chris Cowdrey, briefly England captain, shows up in full whites and blazer to toss with Viv Richards in surf shorts and thongs. When Cowdrey starts reading out England's XI, Viv cuts him off: “Mate, I don't care who you play, it's not going to make any difference.”F1, Oscar Piastri's Bad Luck and AFLW Glory01:21:11 – Brief detour to Formula 1: Oscar Piastri's season with McLaren seems dogged by terrible luck and questionable team decisions that have cost him a near‑certain championship.01:21:57 – Jack the Insider reflects on how F1 drivers like Piastri have effectively been in vehicles since toddlerhood, climbing the ladder from go‑karts to supercars.01:22:50 – They express hope he can clinch the title in the final race, but wryly note that F1 rarely grants fairytale endings.AFLW01:22:23 – AFLW: North Melbourne complete an undefeated season to win the premiership, comfortably beating Brisbane in the grand final.01:23:07 – Hong Kong Jack praises it as the best AFLW season yet, with marked improvement in depth and skill across the competition. North remain the benchmark everyone else must chase.Wrap‑Up, Tom Stoppard Anecdote and Season Timing01:23:49 – The Jacks look ahead to watching the Gabba Test, beers on ice for Jack the Insider and the late Hong Kong dusk session for Hong Kong Jack.01:24:01 – They note the death of playwright Tom Stoppard at 88 and share a favourite story: Spielberg offers him the Jaws screenplay; Stoppard declines because he's writing a play—“actually for BBC Radio”.01:25:11 – Final reflections on how Stoppard would have improved Jaws, then a note that the podcast will soon reach its final episodes for the year, with plans to feature listener feedback before a short summer break.01:25:56 – Jack the Insider signs off, thanking listeners and Hong Kong Jack, and promises they'll be back next week.

In this episode, we speak with Synary Be, a resilient survivor of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), who shares her powerful journey of enduring three bone marrow transplants over eight years. Diagnosed suddenly in March 2017, Synary's story begins with a high fever that led to a shocking diagnosis: 93% leukemia. From that point on, her life transformed into a series of hospital stays, treatments, and moments that tested her strength and spirit.We learn how her first transplant involved two umbilical cord donors, one from the U.S. and another from Singapore. When that failed to graft, her younger brother flew from Australia to donate for her second transplant—a 50% match. After two years in remission, she relapsed again and required a third transplant, this time from her older brother, right in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. With travel restrictions in place, the donor cells had to be processed remotely and shipped to Stanford, showcasing the remarkable role of medical technology in saving lives.Despite being given only a 50% chance of survival for her third transplant, Synary put her trust in her doctors. Though she relapsed again, she now maintains remission through chemo pills. With no long-term data available for this new medication, she continues treatment cautiously and with optimism, trusting in the advancement of medicine.Synary spends some time opening up about the chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that followed her transplants. She explains its impact on her lungs, eyes, mouth, nails, and skin, detailing both the physical symptoms and the treatments that have helped her reclaim daily life. From scleral lenses to serum tears, to pulmonary rehab and steroid creams, she educates us on the challenges and management of GVHD.Beyond the physical toll, Synary discusses the mental health struggles tied to long-term illness—particularly anxiety from repeated hospitalizations. She emphasizes the importance of therapy, meditation, support groups, and the courage to seek help. Her words serve as a reminder that managing chronic illness includes caring for both mind and body.Synary's story wouldn't be complete without acknowledging her support system. Her husband, who acted as her full-time caregiver through 300 cumulative days of hospitalization, and her three children, endured major sacrifices. Friends and community support filled in the gaps, underscoring that no one should navigate transplant recovery alone.Even in the face of isolation, fatigue, and anxiety, Synary finds joy in simple pleasures: watching Christmas movies, going for walks, and spending time with family. Her message is clear—life is still good. And GVHD, while challenging, cannot take away her joy.Calm App — https://www.calm.comThanks to our Season 19 sponsors, Incyte and Sanofi.https://incyte.com/https://www.sanofi.com/en00:40 - Introduction to Synary Be01:20 - AML Diagnosis and First Transplant03:10 - Transplants and Donor Challenges04:06 - Relapses and Chemo Maintenance06:44 - Living with GVHD12:15 - GVHD Symptoms and Treatments13:40 - Support System and Caregiving15:34 - Isolation After Transplants16:38 - Mental Health & Anxiety19:03 - Coping and Finding Joy20:36 - Final Thoughts and Message of Hope National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/nbmtLINK Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.To participate in the GVHD Mosaic, click here: https://amp.livemosaics.com/gvhd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My conversation with Anya starts at 38 mins and Jason and I being at 1:05 in to today's show after headlines and clips Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 760 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education for many years including for NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. Her newest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network, working on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education as a journalist for many years including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit:Parenting in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. She's the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don't Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018), and The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Kamenetz was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post, received 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovation in 2017 along with the rest of the NPR Ed team, and the 2022 AERA Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award. She's been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She's contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. She frequently speaks on topics related to children, parenting, learning, technology, and climate to audiences including at Google, Apple, and Sesame, Aspen Ideas, SXSW, TEDx, Yale, MIT and Stanford. Kamenetz grew up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, in a family of writers and mystics, and graduated from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters. ______________________________________ Check out and subscribe to Dr Jason Johnson new youtube channel Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He hosts a podcast on Slate called "A Word" He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and The Grio. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page   Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo

Brian and Ed return with Episode 605 for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation that hits sports, pop culture, tragedy, internet madness, and the kind of stories only The Baller Lifestyle Podcast can connect. From freeway rants and nostalgic TV talk to shocking celebrity deaths, college football scandal, and modern influencer absurdity, this episode covers it all. ️ What's Covered in This Episode Opening & Housekeeping The misery of the 605 freeway and LA traffic Brian's ritualized podcast intro anxiety End-of-year mailbag reminders Patreon bonus shows and “Bonus Bri” Nostalgia & Pop Culture CHiPs, Ponch & Jon, and California Highway Patrol memories Why CHP are “revenue agents for the man” Conan O'Brien's legendary Christmas parties Why certain cultural moments feel permanently ruined after tragedy Tragedy & Heavy News The devastating murder of Rob Reiner and his wife Their son's long struggle with addiction and mental illness Why people invent conspiracies when reality is too horrific Rob Reiner's legendary legacy: All in the Family, This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me Misery, A Few Good Men, Seinfeld, The Shawshank Redemption Sports Talk NBA Cup Final reactions Knicks optimism and Wembanyama hype Lakers fandom without actually watching games Luka Dončić vs. Jalen Brunson Former Chargers CB Quentin Jammer admitting he played games drunk Donald Trump's historically bad Army-Navy coin toss College Football Scandal Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore fired and arrested Allegations involving a staffer, threats, and total career implosion How to destroy a dream job in record time Ann Arbor restaurants still selling menu items named after him OnlyFans DMs, zero impulse control, and CTE speculation Deaths & Remembrances Steve Taneyhill, South Carolina QB icon Paul Wiggin, Stanford coach (Band Is On the Field game) Peter Greene, actor (Pulp Fiction, The Mask) Anthony Geary, Luke of Luke & Laura (General Hospital) Carl Carlton, singer of “Bad Mama Jama” Instagram model Mary Magdalene and the dangers of extreme body modification Listener Voicemails & Emails Gym locker room insanity (food prep, blenders, hygiene crimes) Fake names for reservations (Rhett Messerly, Cliff Yeager, Carlos Von Carlos) Dodgers championship merch and terrible commemorative art iOS alarm update rage The most carefully pronounced accent in sports Internet & Culture Madness Bonnie Blue banned from Indonesia over a Bali sex stunt Sex-influencer culture and self-destruction Andy Dick's overdose scare and long history of problems Kate Winslet rejecting Eminem's extremely strange request Jelly Roll admitting sex was awful before losing 200 pounds Streaming & Entertainment The Diddy documentary and how it ruins Biggie songs forever Avatar's massive success despite zero cultural footprint Listener Notes Strong language and adult themes throughout Final Ed Daly appearance of the year Patreon subscribers get bonus content immediately after the episode Contact & Support Email: mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com Voicemail: 949-464-TBLS Patreon: patreon.com/theballerlifestylepodcast Subscribe, Rate & Review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

National Play-by-Play Commentator Jenn Hildreth joins the Front Row Noles/Seminole Sidelines team to talk FSU Soccer's National Championship victory over Stanford, Coach Brian Pensky's coaching/playing style, and more. Plus: early Transfer Portal Noles declarations, market valuations, coaching changes, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield recaps the Badgers' Sweet 16 and Elite 8 victories over Stanford and Texas, breaking down what went right and how the team handled the pressure on the biggest stage. He also looks ahead to the Final Four matchup against Kentucky and discusses what's in store as Wisconsin prepares for another national semifinal.The episode also includes Coach Sheffield's reaction to Carter Booth's viral moment on national TV, offering context, perspective, and a behind-the-scenes look at what happened next.

November 6, 2025 In this episode of Everything Co-op, Vernon speaks with George G. C. Parker, Dean Witter Distinguished Professor of Finance, Emeritus, at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Together, they examine the “Kum Ba Yah” spirit of cooperative economics, the yin and yang of cooperative and capitalist models, and how the side-by-side coexistence of these two systems can strengthen and improve both. George G.C. Parker is the Dean Witter Distinguished Professor of Finance, Emeritus, at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he has taught in the MBA Program, the MSx Program and executive education since joining the faculty in 1973. He holds an MBA (1962) and PhD (1967) from Stanford, and previously taught finance at Columbia University from 1967-73. Parker's teaching and research focus on corporate finance, financial institutions management, and corporate governance, and he has authored many case studies and journal articles in these areas. Prior to joining the faculty at Stanford in 1973, Parker was an assistant and associate professor of finance at Columbia University in New York City. Over his distinguished career, he has earned numerous honors including the 2006 Distinguished Teaching Award at Stanford. Parker was the recipient of the 2000 Robert T. Davis Award for Faculty Lifetime Achievement at Stanford Graduate School of Business and the 2006 Distinguished Teaching Award in the Stanford MBA Program. In addition, Parker serves on four boards of directors of listed, publicly traded companies, one mutual fund company, one privately held company, and one nonprofit organization.

SUMMARY: Guest: Lara Silverman — comedic actress, jazz singer, violinist, author, Stanford Law grad; formerly a federal prosecutor. -Faith roots: Grew up in a large Romanian Christian family (with Syrian Christian heritage); accepted Christ at 7; faith deepened after her aunt's death from cancer. -Calling to law: Loved advocacy and public speaking; passed the bar after intense study; landed her dream role as a federal prosecutor in San Francisco. -Health crisis: Fell acutely ill in week two on the job with a rare, under-researched neurological vertigo disorder; tried ~30–150 therapies and ~38 medications (often worsened symptoms); bedridden for three years on a bedpan; ultimately resigned her post. -Ongoing illness: Continues to experience constant spinning sensations; multiple tentative diagnoses, no definitive cure; learned to walk again despite worsening symptoms when upright. -Spiritual wrestle: Initial confusion turned to seasons of bitterness and anger (more than depression); felt misunderstood by some believers when she sensed God calling her to accept ongoing suffering. -Acceptance and surrender: Believes God spoke that she would not be fully healed on this side of eternity; fasting exposed idols of health, marriage, and career; moved toward surrender and trust. -Meeting Matt: Church acquaintance (youth leader) who reached out during her bedridden years; he had suffered childhood cancer and was later diagnosed with terminal cancer; they formed a deep bond through shared suffering. -Marriage and loss: Married despite her illness and his terminal diagnosis; experienced “joy in grief” through ministry and creativity; Matt died a year later; Lara testifies to God's peace and preparation through the loss. -Joy amid grief: Practiced finding “sprinkles of joy” (comedy clips, music, niece's smile, devotionals); launched The Silverman Show (YouTube: comedy, music, theology); organized jazz fundraisers, including $13K raised for Haiti. -Theology of suffering: *Critiques “prosperity gospel light” in American church; calls for preparing believers to suffer well. *Emphasizes biblical themes: joy in suffering; God's intentional purposes; eternal rewards (e.g., “crown of life”); 2 Corinthians 4:17's “eternal weight of glory.” *Points to Isaiah 61 (double portion/redemption), 1 Peter 1:7 (tested faith), Job-like redemption ultimately fulfilled in eternity. *Cites Helen Roseveare's testimony about trusting God in suffering. -Identity transformation: Early identity tied to achievement and “gold stars”; illness stripped these; learned identity in Christ, not performance; challenged by Matt's loving rebukes about pride and usefulness. -Honest struggles: Jealousy when others receive “basic blessings” (marriage, children, health); wrestled with God's statement “I know what's best for you”; learning to believe God's wisdom without having micro-level reasons. -Church's role: Encourage sound theology of suffering, eternal perspective, and the call to “joy in grief”; avoid equating God's love solely with earthly blessings. -Memoir: Wrote her memoir from bed over eight months, capturing God's “receipts” (journaled answers, provisions, and lessons); aims to comfort sufferers with biblical reasons for suffering and stories of God's nearness. -Hope redefined: Realistic hope is anchored in eternity (John 11:25); freedom from fear of death empowers purposeful living now. -Key scriptures referenced: 2 Corinthians 4:17 (eternal glory) 1 Peter 1:7 (tested genuineness of faith) Isaiah 61 (redemption, double portion) Isaiah 43:19–20 (streams in the wilderness) Romans 8:29 (conformed to Christ) John 11:25 (life beyond death) -Core takeaway: God provides “streams in the desert.” Open your heart to receive and choose joy in the midst of grief; joy and sorrow can coexist, and God will redeem suffering—fully in eternity, and often with foretastes now.   PODCAST INTRO: What happens when the life you planned—brilliant career, healthy body, tidy faith, marriage and children—collides with relentless suffering? For comedian, jazz singer, author, violinist, and Stanford-trained attorney Lara Silverman, that colission became a calling. Lara spent years pursuing her dream of becoming a federal prosecutor—years of academic discipline, devoted goal setting, and passionate pursuit. After graduating from Stanford, she enters the grueling vetting and elimination process of 1000 hopeful lawyers with the goal of making it to the top 3. When she learns that she made it in the top 3 her dream becomes a reality…she is standing at the pinnacle of a major goal in her life. She was accepted as a federal prosecutor and begin the task of fully stepping into that role. Until in her second week on the job, she fell violently ill with what would later be discovered as a rare, unresolved neurological condition that keeps her in a constant state of the world spinning around her. She endures that condition to this day…8 years now, 3 of which left her bedridden, on a bedpan, being cared for and nursed by her parents. Thirty-eight medications failed. Careers, plans, family timelines—all stripped away. In her personal dark valley of multi layered deaths, her testimony is that not only does God meet her there, He has never left her. True to being a trained lawyer, in her effort to make sense of her spinning, crumbling world she uses the Word/Bible to question God's goodness and His fairness demanding that He explain Himself. She's met with firm, steady, unwavering love that consistently engages her pain inviting her from striving to surrender. Through Lara's fasting, God exposed hidden idols—health, marriage, career—not to shame her, but to set her free. Because I think we all know that if we build our lives on things that will fade, change, transition, not to mention the fact that we have no guarantees on anything we risk losing ourselves into despair and ruin. Then came an unlikely gift. As Lara lay in bed, a church acquaintance—Matt Silverman, a brilliant, joy-filled believer battling terminal cancer—began calling to pray and wrestle through theology with her. Friendship became love. They married, held jazz benefit concerts for Haiti, launched a small YouTube channel, and practiced “joy in grief” as a spiritual discipline. Exactly one year later, Matt went home to Jesus. Lara's testimony is not tidy. She speaks frankly about anger, bitterness, jealousy, and the ache of unanswered prayers. Yet she clings to promises many avoid: that suffering refines faith (1 Peter 1), forges intimacy with Christ, prepares us for eternity (2 Corinthians 4), and—even here—can be met with streams in the desert (Isaiah 43). She believes God will redeem every loss, whether in the here and now or in eternity—and that the doctrine of reward, often neglected, gives sturdy hope when the nights are long. Her invitation is simple but not without surrender and therefor difficult: Look for “sprinkles of joy” each day. Refuse to waste your pain—serve others through it. Live now with eternity in view. If you're not afraid to die, you can truly live. Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing. That's Lara's way through the wilderness—and a lifeline for anyone walking it today. In her memoir, Singing Through the Fire, she chronicles all of that's happened, how God shows up, the challenges she's put before Him and vice versa. What does it look like to struggle with God ? Lara provides examples, proof that He doesn't leave even when our faith is weak and ungodly. He holds us up when our faith falters and He sustains us through the most devastating emotional, mental, physical, battles. Let's listen in and find a reason to hope again, to find joy and to be comforted in what can feel like the wilderness. Live Loved and Thrive! Sherrie Pilk   CONNECT WITH LARA: Main Hub: https://linktr.ee/Larap3 Amazon link for her book: https://a.co/d/ayQyB52 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lara.palanjian.silverman Instagram handle: @larapalanjian Youtube: https://youtu.be/TDcUeQrbVZk Watch the deeply moving BOOK trailer here:  https://youtu.be/TDcUeQrbVZk Watch the second BOOK trailer here: https://youtube.com/shorts/bO34s0tLYyY?si=uTMALdhOPB6TOCnt RESOURCES PER LARA: Helen Roseveare's testimony: https://youtu.be/VJCCx-qiZ24?si=ANuKzA-A-F6kwEkt Podcast: Keep an eye/ear out for her new podcast: Singing Through Fire w/Lara Silverman BIO: Lara Silverman is a Christian author, lawyer, jazz singer, comedic actress, violinist, and songwriter. She holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.A. in both Economics and Political Science from UC Berkeley. Before falling seriously ill in 2018, Lara worked for two federal judges and practiced high stakes litigation for three years at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she specialized in intellectual property, antitrust, and contract cases of all kinds.   In 2023, Lara co-founded The Silverman Show—a multifaceted comedy, music, and theology show—and released her debut jazz/pop album as her own music producer in February 2024. In September 2024, she debuted as Mrs. Serious in her solo Armenian comedy show online, amassing upwards of 300,000 views on individual videos on Instagram. Lara's writing has been featured in various respected Christian blogs, where her reflections on faith, suffering, and grace have encouraged readers across diverse audiences. Even as she remains mostly bedridden today, she anchors her unwavering hope in God.    

Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Hillary Talbot and Jennifer Kuan, Ph.D., Managing Partners of être Venture Capital. Hillary is a sailor, surfer, and former competitive Alpine skier who brings over 20 years of startup ecosystem experience to VC, helping founders shape strategy, drive profitability, and build toward successful exits. She co-founded être to dismantle barriers for women and minority founders and support entrepreneurs solving real-world challenges through manufacturing and critical technologies. Jennifer, a Ph.D. in Business from UC Berkeley and MS from Stanford, is a tenured economics and entrepreneurship professor whose academic research explores how nonprofit structures support innovative industries like venture capital, open-source software, and semiconductors. She co-founded être to put collaborative, research-driven VC principles into practice, and developed the free online course Venture Capital 101 for Women to make the industry more accessible.  In this episode, Catherine, Hillary, and Jennifer dive into the journey of becoming a lead investor—what it means, why it matters, and how women can confidently step into this influential role. They discuss how être VC structures investments to empower women as leaders in capital deployment, the importance of understanding term sheets and due diligence, and why taking that first leap as a lead investor can create ripple effects for future founders and funds. The conversation also touches on the collaborative nature of successful venture ecosystems, the mindset required to lead a round, and how women can use their lived experience and decision-making strengths to transform the investment landscape. Catherine and her guests break down both the strategic and psychological components of leadership in venture capital, offering listeners a clear roadmap for getting started and building confidence in the process.

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Halle Stanford, executive producer and co-creator of "The Monty Pickle Show" and Monty Pickle himself.   A kosher dill with a lot of personality, Monty Pickle is the first-ever series aimed at introducing kids to the Jewish experience and Jewish joy. Monty's YouTube channel has videos of him performing the new Hanukkah song "8 is Great" with Kosha Dillz, as well as cooking episodes: solo and with celebrity chef Duff Goldman.    "I think that kids not only love food, they love seeing how food is made," Monty says. "[They] like a little peek behind the curtain."   "Monty's amazing," says Stanford, a primetime and children's Emmy award-winner, who produced content for the Jim Henson Company for more than 30 years. "What better way to introduce [children] to [the Jewish experience] than through an amazing pickle puppet."   Stanford teamed up with former "Sesame Street" EP and creative director Benjamin Lehmann and world-renowned puppeteer Victor Yerrid to create Monty. They then went out and recruited colleagues from the kid's content world, including Emmy-nominated children's TV showrunner and writer Elise Allen, Emmy Award-winning producer Jill Hotchkiss and Emmy Award-winning producer, Jewish educator and founder of Hebrew Helpers Todd Shotz, to bring him to life.   "There's a lot of children's media that does celebrate Jewish characters," says Stanford, who created the show, "Sid, the Science Kid;" the first Jewish preschooler. "And you can even think of your favorite episode [in a specific show.]"   However, Monty is the first actual series that dives "deep into the pickle barrel of all kinds of Jewish cultural experiences," she explains. " You instill empathy and joy for the Jewish experience in all children globally, that's gonna carry on."   Monty Pickle and Halle Stanford talk about the show's origin story and its purpose: to get kids and their parents laughing out loud together and celebrating being Jewish. They also share their recipe for pickle latkes, which you can find at JewishJournal.com/podcasts.   Learn more at TheMontyPickleShow.com, subscribe to @MontyPickleShow on YouTube and follow @MontyPickleShow on Instagram and @Monty_Pickle_Show on TikTok.   For more from Taste Buds, subscribe on iTunes and YouTube, and follow @TheDEBMethod on social media.

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the massive technological shifts driven by generative AI in 2025 and what you must plan for in 2026. You will learn which foundational frameworks ensure your organization can strategically adapt to rapid technological change. You’ll discover how to overcome the critical communication barriers and resistance emerging among teams adopting these new tools. You will understand why increasing machine intelligence makes human critical thinking and emotional skills more valuable than ever. You’ll see the unexpected primary use case of large language models and identify the key metrics you must watch in the coming year for economic impact. Watch now to prepare your strategy for navigating the AI revolution sustainably. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-2025-year-in-review.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn: In this week’s *In-Ear Insights*. This is the last episode of *In-Ear Insights* for 2025. We are out with the old. We’ll be back in January for new episodes the week of January 5th. So, Katie, let’s talk about the year that was and all the crazy things that happened in the year. And so what you’re thinking about, particularly from the perspective of all things AI, all things data and analytics—how was 2025 for you? Katie Robbert: What’s funny about that is I feel like for me personally, not a lot changed. And the reason I feel like I can say that is because a lot of what I focus on is foundational, and it doesn’t really matter what fancy, shiny new technology is happening. So I really try to focus on making sure the things that I do every day can adapt to new technology. And again, of course, that’s probably the most concrete example of that is the 5P framework: Purpose, People, Process, Platform for Performance. It doesn’t matter what the technology is. This is where I’m always going to ground myself in this framework so that if AI comes along or shiny object number 2 comes along, I can adapt because it’s still about primarily, what are we doing? So asking the right questions. The things that did change were I saw more of a need this year, not in general, but just this year, for people to understand how to connect with other people. And not only in a personal sense, but in a professional sense of my team needs to adopt AI or they need to adopt this new technology. I don’t know how to reach them. I don’t know where to start. I don’t know. I’m telling them things. Nothing’s working. And I feel like the technology of today, which is generative AI, is creating more barriers to communication than it is opening up communication channels. And so that’s a lot of where my head has been: how to help people move past those barriers to make sure that they’re still connecting with their teams. And it’s not so much that the technology is just a firewall between people, but it’s the when you start to get into the human emotion of “I’m afraid to use this,” or “I’m hesitant to use this,” or “I’m resistant to use this,” and you have people on two different sides of the conversation—how do you help them meet in the middle? Which is really where I’ve been focused, which, to be fair, is not a new problem: new tech, old problems. But with generative AI, which is no longer a fad—it’s not going away—people are like, “Oh, what do you mean? I actually have to figure this out now.” Okay, so I guess that’s what I mean. That’s where my head has been this year: helping people navigate that particular digital disruption, that tech disruption, versus a different kind of tech disruption. Christopher S. Penn: And if you had to—I know I personally always hate this question—if you had to boil that down to a couple of first principles of the things that are pretty universal from what you’ve had to tell people this year, what would those first principles be? Katie Robbert: Make sure you’re clear on your purpose. What is the problem you’re trying to solve? I think with technology that feels all-consuming, generative AI. We tend to feel like, “Oh, I just have to use it. Everybody else is using it.” Whereas things that have a discrete function. An email server, do I need to use it? Am I sending email? No. So I don’t need an email server. It’s just another piece of technology. We’re not treating generative AI like another piece of technology. We’re treating it like a lifestyle, we’re treating it like a culture, we’re treating it like the backbone of our organization, when really it’s just tech. And so I think it comes down to one: What is the question you’re trying to answer? What is the problem you’re trying to solve? Why do you need to use this in the first place? How is it going to enhance? And two: Are you clear on your goals? Are you clear on your vision? Which relates back to number 1. So those are really the two things that have come up the most: What’s the problem you’re trying to solve by using generative AI? And a lot of times it’s, “I don’t want to fall behind,” which is a valid problem, but it’s not the right problem to solve with generative AI. Christopher S. Penn: I would imagine. Probably part of that has to do with what you see from very credible studies coming out about it. The one that I know we’ve referenced multiple times is the 3-year study from Wharton Business School where, in Year 3 (which is 2025—this came out in October of this year), the line that caught everyone’s attention was at the bottom. Here it says 3 out of 4 leaders see positive returns on Gen AI investments, and 4 out of 5 leaders in enterprises see these investments paying off in a couple of years. And the usage levels. Again, going back to what you were saying about people feeling left behind, within enterprises, 82% using it weekly, 46% using it daily, and 72% formally measuring the ROI on it in some capacity and seeing those good results from it. Katie Robbert: But there’s a lot there that you just said that’s not happening universally. So measuring ROI consistently and in a methodical way, employees actually using these tools in the way that they’re intended, and leadership having a clear vision of what it’s intended to do in terms of productivity. Those are all things that sound good on paper but are not actually happening in real-life practice. We talk with our peers, we talk with our clients, and the chief complaint that we get is, “We have all these resources that we created, but nobody’s using them, nobody’s adopting this,” or, “They’re using generative AI, but not the way that I want them to.” So how do you measure that for efficiency? How do you measure that for productivity? So I look at studies like that and I’m like, “Yeah, that’s more of an idealistic view of everything’s going right, but in the real world, it’s very messy.” Christopher S. Penn: And we know, at least in some capacity, how those are happening. So this comes from Stanford—this was from August—where generative AI is deployed within organizations. We are seeing dramatic headcount reductions, particularly for junior people in their careers, people 22 to 25. And this is a really well-done study because you can see the blue line there is those early career folks, how not just hiring, but overall headcount is diminishing rapidly. And they went on to say, for professions where generative AI really isn’t part of it, like stock clerks, health aides, you do not see those rapid declines. The one that we care about, because our audience is marketing and sales. You can see there’s a substantial reduction in the amount of headcount that firms are carrying in this area. So that productivity increase is coming at the expense of those jobs, those seats. Katie Robbert: Which is interesting because that’s something that we saw immediately with the rollout of generative AI. People are like, “Oh great, this can write blog posts for me. I don’t need my steeple of writers.” But then they’re like, “Oh, it’s writing mediocre, uninteresting blog posts for me, but I’ve already fired all of my writers and none of them want to come back.” So I am going to ask the people who are still here to pick up the slack on that. And then those people are going to burn out and leave. So, yeah, if you look at the chart, statistically, they’re reducing headcount. If you dig into why they’re reducing headcount, it’s not for the right reasons. You have these big leaders, Sam Altman and other people, who are talking about, “We did all these amazing things, and I started this billion-dollar company with one employee. It’s just me.” And everything else is—guess what? That is not the rule. That is the exception. And there’s a lot that they’re not telling you about what’s actually happening behind the scenes. Because that one person who’s managing all the machines is probably not sleeping. They’re probably taking some sort of an upper to stay awake to keep up with whatever the demand is for the company that they’re creating. You want to talk about true hustle culture? That’s it. And it is not something that I would recommend to anyone. It’s not worth it. So when we talk about these companies that are finding productivity, reducing headcount, increasing revenue, what they’re not doing is digging into why that’s happening. And I would guarantee that it’s not on the up and up, but it’s not all the healthy version of that. Christopher S. Penn: Oh, we know that for sure. One of the big work trends this year that came out of Chinese AI Labs, which Silicon Valley is scrambling to impose upon their employees, is the 996 culture: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week is demanding. Katie Robbert: I was like, “Nope.” I was like, “Why?” You’re never going to get me to buy into that. Christopher S. Penn: Well, I certainly don’t want to either. Although that’s about what I work anyway. But half of my work is fun, so. Katie Robbert: Well, yeah. So let the record show I do not ask Chris to work those hours. That is not a requirement. He is choosing, as a person with his own faculties, to say, “This is what I want to do.” So that is not a mandate on him. Christopher S. Penn: Yes, this is something that the work that I do is also my hobby. But what people forget to take into account is their cultural differences too. So. And there are also macro things that are different that make that even less sustainable in Western cultures than it does in Chinese cultures. But looking back at the year from a technological perspective, one of the things that stunned me was how we forget just how smart these things have gotten in just one year. One of the things that we—there’s an exam that was built in January of this year called Humanity’s Last Exam as a—it’s a very challenging exam. I think I have a sample question. Yeah, here’s 2 sample questions. I don’t even know what these questions mean. So my score on this exam would be a 0 because it’s one doing. Here’s a thermal paracyclic cascade. Provide your answer in this format. Here’s some Hebrew. Identify closed and open syllables. I look at this I can’t even multiple-choice guess this. Sure, I don’t know what it is. At the beginning of the year, the models at the time—OpenAI’s GPT4O, Claude 3 Opus, Google Gemini Pro 2, Deep Seek V3—all scored 5%. They just bombed the exam. Everybody bombed it. I granted they scored 5% more than I would have scored on it, but they basically bombed the exam. In just 12 months, we’ve seen them go from 5% to 26%. So a 5x increase. Gemini going from 6.8% to 37%, which is what—a 5, 6, 7—6x improvement. Claude going from 3% to 28%. So that’s what a 7x improvement. No, 8x improvement. These are huge leaps in intelligence for these models within a single calendar year. Katie Robbert: Sure. But listen, I always say I might be an N of 1. I’m not impressed by that because how often do I need to know the answers to those particular questions that you just shared? In the profession that I am in, specifically, there’s an old saying—I don’t know how old, or maybe it’s whatever—there’s a difference between book smart and street smart. So you’re really talking about IQ versus EQ, and these machines don’t have EQ. It’s not anything that they’re ever going to really be able to master the way that humans do. Now, when you say this, I’m talking about intellectual intelligence and emotional intelligence. And so if you’ve seen any of the sci-fi movies, *Her* or *Ex Machina*, you’re led to believe that these machines are going to simulate humans and be empathetic and sympathetic. We’ve already seen the news stories of people who are getting married to their generative AI system. That’s happening. Yes, I’m not brushing over it, I’m acknowledging it. But in reality, I am not concerned about how smart these machines get in terms of what you can look up in a dictionary or what you can find in an encyclopedia—that’s fine. I’m happy to let these machines do that all day long. It’s going to save me time when I’m trying to understand the last consonant of every word in the Hebrew alphabet since the dawn of time. Sure. Happy to let the machine do that. What these machines don’t know is what I know in my life experience. And so why am I asking that information? What am I going to do with that information? How am I going to interpret that information? How am I going to share that information? Those are the things that the machine is never going to replace me in my role to do. So I say, great, I’m happy to let the machines get as smart as they want to get. It saves me time having to research those things. I was on a train last week, and there were 2 women sitting behind me, and they were talking about generative AI. You can go anywhere and someone talks about generative AI. One of the women was talking about how she had recently hired a research assistant, and she had given her 3 or 4 academic papers and said, “I want to know your thoughts on these.” And so what the research assistant gave back was what generative AI said were the summaries of each of these papers. And so the researcher said, “No, I want to know your thoughts on these research papers.” She’s like, “Well, those are the summaries. That’s what generative AI gave me.” She’s like, “Great, but I need you to read them and do the work.” And so we’ve talked about this in previous episodes. What humans will have over generative AI, should they choose to do so, is critical thinking. And so you can find those episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel at TrustInsights.ai/YouTube. Find our podcast playlist. And it just struck me that it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, people are using generative AI to replace their own thinking. And those are the people who are going to be finding themselves to the right and down on those graphs of being replaced. So I’ve sort of gone on a little bit of a rant. Point is, I’m happy to let the machines be smarter than me and know more than me about things in the world. I’m the one who chooses how to use it. I’m the one who has to do the critical thinking. And that’s not going to be replaced. Christopher S. Penn: Yeah, that’s. But you have to make that a conscious choice. One of the things that we did see this year, which I find alarming, is the number of people who have outsourced their executive function to machines to say, “Hey, do this way.” There’s. You can go on Twitter, or what was formerly known as Twitter, and literally see people who are supposedly thought leaders in their profession just saying, “Chat GPT told me this. And so you’re wrong.” And I’m like, “In a very literal sense, you have lost your mind.” You have. It’s not just one group of people. When you look at the *Harvard Business Review* use cases—this was from April of this year—the number 1 use case is companionship for these tools. Whether or not we think it’s a good idea. They. And to your point, Katie, they don’t have empathy, they don’t have emotional intelligence, but they emulate it so well now. Oh, they do that. People use it for those things. And that, I think, is when we look back at the year that was, the fact that this is the number 1 use case now for these tools is shocking to me. Katie Robbert: Separately—not when I was on a train—but when I was sitting at a bar having lunch. We. My husband and I were talking to the bartender, and he was like, “Oh, what do you do for a living?” So I told him, and he goes, “I’ve been using ChatGPT a lot. It’s the only one that listens to me.” And it sort of struck me as, “Oh.” And then he started to, it wasn’t a concerning conversation in the sense that he was sort of under the impression that it was a true human. But he was like, “Yeah, I’ll ask it a question.” And the response is, “Hey, that’s a great question. Let me help you.” And even just those small things—it saying, “That’s a really thoughtful question. That’s a great way to think about it.” That kind of positive reinforcement is the danger for people who are not getting that elsewhere. And I’m not a therapist. I’m not looking to fix this. I’m not giving my opinions of what people should and shouldn’t do. I’m observing. What I’m seeing is that these tools, these systems, these pieces of software are being designed to be positive, being designed to say, “Great question, thank you for asking,” or, “I hope you have a great day. I hope this information is really helpful.” And it’s just those little things that are leading people down that road of, “Oh, this—it knows me, it’s listening to me.” And so I understand. I’m fully aware of the dangers of that. Yeah. Christopher S. Penn: And that’s such a big macro question that I don’t think anybody has the answer for: What do you do when the machine is a better human than the humans you’re surrounded by? Katie Robbert: I feel like that’s subjective, but I understand what you’re asking, and I don’t know the answer to that question. But that again goes back to, again, sort of the sci-fi movies of *Her* or *Ex Machina*, which was sort of the premise of those, or the one with Haley Joel Osment, which was really creepy. *Artificial Intelligence*, I think, is what it was called. But anyway. People are seeking connection. As humans, we’re always seeking connection. Here’s the thing, and I don’t want to go too far down the rabbit hole, but a lot of people have been finding connection. So let’s say we go back to pen pals—people they’d never met. So that’s a connection. Those are people they had never met, people they don’t interact with, but they had a connection with someone who was a pen pal. Then you have things like chat rooms. So AOL chat room—A/S/L. We all. If you’re of that generation, what that means. People were finding connections with strangers that they had never met. Then you move from those chat rooms to things like these communities—Discord and Slack and everything—and people are finding connections. This is just another version of that where we’re trying to find connections to other humans. Christopher S. Penn: Yes. Or just finding connections, period. Katie Robbert: That’s what I mean. You’re trying to find a connection to something. Some people rescue animals, and that’s their connection. Some people connect with nature. Other people, they’re connecting with these machines. I’m not passing judgment on that. I think wherever you find connection is where you find connection. The risk is going so far down that you can’t then be in reality in general. I know. *Avatar* just released another version. I remember when that first version of the movie *Avatar* came out, there were a lot of people very upset that they couldn’t live in that reality. And it’s just. Listen, I forgot why we’re doing this podcast because now we’ve gone so far off the rails talking about technology. But I think to your point, what’s happened with generative AI in 2025: It’s getting very smart. It’s getting very good at emulating that human experience, and I don’t think that’s slowing down anytime soon. So we as humans, my caution for people is to find something outside of technology that grounds you so that when you are using it, you can figure out sort of that real from less reality. Christopher S. Penn: Yeah. One of the things—and this is a complete nerd thing—but one of the things that I do, particularly when I’m using local models, is I will keep the console up that shows the computations going as a reminder that the words appearing on the screen are not made by a human; they’re made by a machine. And you can see the machinery working, and it’s kind of knowing how the magic trick is done. You watch go. “Oh, it’s just a token probability machine.” None of what’s appearing on screen is thought through by an organic intelligence. So what are you looking forward to or what do you have your eyes on in 2026 in general for Trust Insights or in particular the field of AI? Katie Robbert: I think now that some of the excitement over Generative AI is wearing off. I think what I’m looking forward to in 2026 for Trust Insights specifically is helping more organizations figure out how AI fits into their overall organization, where there’s real opportunity versus, “Hey, it can write a blog post,” or, “Hey, it can do these couple of things,” and I built a—I built a gem or something—but really helping people integrate it in a thoughtful way versus the short-term thinking kind of way. So I’m very much looking forward to that. I’m seeing more and more need for that, and I think that we are well suited to help people through our courses, through our consulting, through our workshops. We’re ready. We are ready to help people integrate technology into their organization in a thoughtful, sustainable way, so that you’re not going to go, “Hey, we hired these guys and nothing happened.” We will make the magic happen. You just need to let us do it. So I’m very much looking forward to that. I’ve personally been using Generative AI to sort of connect dots in my medical history. So I’m very excited just about the prospect of being able to be more well-informed. When I go into a doctor’s office, I can say, “I’m not a doctor, I’m not a researcher, but I know enough about my own history to say these are all of the things. And when I put them together, this is the picture that I’m getting. Can you help me come to faster conclusions?” I think that is an exciting use of generative AI, obviously under a doctor’s supervision. I’m not a doctor, but I know enough about how to research with it to put pieces together. So I think that there’s a lot of good that’s going to come from it. I think it’s becoming more accessible to people. So I think that those are all positive things. Christopher S. Penn: The thing—if there’s one thing I would recommend that people keep an eye on—is a study or a benchmark from the Center for AI Safety called RLI, Remote Labor Index. And this is a benchmark test where AI models and their agents are given a task that typically a remote worker would do. So, for example, “Here’s a blueprint. Make an architectural rendering from it. Here’s a data set. Make a fancy dashboard, make a video game. Make a 3D rendering of this product from the specifications.” Difficult tasks that the index says the average deliverable costs thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of time. Right now, the state of the art in generative AI—it’s close to—because this was last month’s models, succeeded 2.1% of the time at a max. It was not great. Now, granted, if your business was to lose 2.1% of its billable deliverables, that might be enough to make the difference between a good year and a bad year. But this is the index you watch because with all the other benchmarks, like you said, Katie, they’re measuring book smart. This is measuring: Was the work at a quality level that would be accepted as paid, commissioned work? And what we saw with Humanity’s Last Exam this year is that models went from face-rolling moron, 3% scores, to 25%, 30%, 35% within a year. If this index of, “Hey, I can do quality commissioned work,” goes from 2.1% to 10%, 15%, 20%, that is economic value. That is work that machines are doing that humans might not be. And that also means that is revenue that is going elsewhere. So to me, this is the one thing—if there’s one thing I was going to pay attention to in 2026—it would be watching measures like this that measure real-world things that you would ask a human being to do to see how tools are advancing. Katie Robbert: Right. The tools are going to advance, people are going to want to jump on it. But I feel like when generative AI first hit the market, the analogy that I made is people shopping the big box stores versus people shopping the small businesses that are still doing things in a handmade fashion. There’s room for both. And so I think that you don’t have to necessarily pick one or the other. You can do a bit of both. And I think that for me is the advice that I would give to people moving into 2026: You can use generative AI or not, or use it a little bit, or use it a lot. There’s no hard and fast rule that says you have to do it a certain way. So I think that’s really when clients come to us or we talk about it through our content. That’s really the message that I’m trying to get across is, “Yeah, there’s a lot that you can do with it, but you don’t have to do it that way.” And so that is what I want people to take away. At least for me, moving into 2026, is it’s not going anywhere, but that doesn’t mean you have to buy into it. You don’t have to be all in on it. Just because all of your friends are running ultramarathons doesn’t mean you have to. I will absolutely not be doing that for a variety of reasons. But that’s really what it comes down to: You have to make those choices for yourself. Yes, it’s going to be everywhere. Yes, it’s accessible, but you don’t have to use it. Christopher S. Penn: Exactly. And if I were to give people one piece of advice about where to focus their study time in 2026, besides the fundamentals, because the fundamentals aren’t changing. In fact, the fundamentals are more important than ever to get things like prompting and good data right. But the analogy is that AI is sort of the engine—you need the rest of the car. And 2026 is when you’re going to look at things like agentic frameworks and harnesses and all the fancy techno terms for this. You are going to need the rest of the car because that’s where utility comes from. When a generative AI model is great, but a generative AI model connected to your Gmail so you can say which email should I respond to first today is useful. Katie Robbert: Yep. And I support that. That is a way that I will be using. I’ve been playing with that for myself. But what that does is it allows me to focus more on the hands-on homemade small business things. When before I was drowning in my email going, “Where do I start?” Great, let the machine tell me where to start. I’m happy to let AI do that. That’s a choice that I am making as a human who’s going to be critically thinking about all of the rest of the work that I have going on. Christopher S. Penn: Exactly. 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If it seems like you're hearing a lot more about geothermal energy lately, that's because this clean, firm energy source is at a technological turning point. With roots in the 1970s, enhanced geothermal systems aren't exactly new. But they're finally hitting paydirt — or rather, steam — thanks to improved drilling techniques borrowed from the fracking boom. These advances have made geothermal energy production potentially viable outside of the Western states in the US, where it's long been a small but steady source of power.  So what is the state of geothermal energy and what's behind the current surge in innovation? How are falling costs and sustained policy support helping geothermal producers gain more traction right now? And what are the next technical frontiers that could lead to even more productive geothermal wells? This week, Bill Loveless speaks to Roland Horne about the state of geothermal technology, particularly enhanced geothermal systems. Roland is the Thomas Davies Barrow professor of earth sciences, professor of energy science and engineering, and director of the geothermal program at Stanford University. He's also a senior fellow at Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy. Over his career, he has made significant technical contributions to the field of geothermal energy production Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.

About Jason Hreha:Jason Hreha is a behavioral scientist and entrepreneur specializing in applying behavioral science to solve business challenges. After studying neuroscience at Stanford and conducting research in BJ Fogg's Persuasive Technology Lab, Jason has spent 15 years developing Behavioral Strategy, a methodical approach for turning research into actionable business solutions. As Global Head of Behavioral Science at Walmart, he established and led the company's first behavioral science team, and he also founded Dopamine and co-founded Kite.io, later acquired by Quixey. As CEO of Persona, Jason transforms talent assessment through research-backed psychometric tools that predict employee performance and fit, and his book Real Change challenges conventional approaches to habits through science-based frameworks. Jason's work has been cited in Atomic Habits and featured in Inc.com, Knowledge at Wharton, and BigThink, and he continues to advise organizations on applying behavioral science for innovation and growth. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Jason Hreha discuss:Understanding how core personality traits drive leadership effectivenessExploring why emotional stability underpins real emotional intelligenceExamining the limits of adult personality change and what that means for teamsRecognizing how interpersonal friction often comes from mismatched stylesConsidering how AI models express measurable personalities that shape user behavior Key Takeaways:Identify your own trait profile using a validated Big Five assessment so you can play the leadership “hand” you actually have instead of chasing traits you do not possess.Reduce conflict by assuming others cannot easily change their styles and instead adapt your expectations so collaboration becomes easier and less personal.Strengthen your culture by clarifying norms, incentives, and strategic consistency so the environment aligns behavior without needing personality change.Use AI tools more effectively by understanding their default personality traits and adjusting your prompts or model choice to complement—not mirror—your own tendencies. "It's hard to be emotionally intelligent if you're angry or upset or annoyed or freaked out.” — Jason Hreha Connect with Jason Hreha:  Website: https://www.personatalent.com/Blog: https://www.thebehavioralscientist.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CVCZ2VR9YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebehavioralscientistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hreha/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/personatalent/X (Twitter): https://x.com/jhreha & https://x.com/PersonaTalentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/choosepersona/Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.behavioral.scientist   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In this week's podcast, I take you behind the scenes of Wisconsin's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 wins over Stanford and Texas, sharing moments you didn't see during the broadcasts. You'll hear Kelly Sheffield's reaction to Carter Booth's viral moment on national TV and how the team handled the spotlight during a pressure-filled weekend.The episode also features player conversations with Una Vajagić, who talks about her favorite musical artists, and Charlie Fuerbringer, who shares how the team feels about the way it's playing at this point in the tournament. Plus, relive the Elite 8 win over Texas with a snippet of a video recap from one of the biggest victories of the season.

Now on Spotify Video! When Reid Hoffman first began studying artificial intelligence at Stanford, the world wasn't ready for it yet. Years later, inspired by conversations with top tech innovators, he recognized AI's potential and seized the moment. As the founding investor in OpenAI and co-founder of Inflection AI, he's at the forefront of shaping AI and the future of work. In this episode of the AI Vault series, Reid introduces the concept of "superagency," where AI enhances human capabilities rather than replacing them. He also addresses common fears surrounding AI and shares his vision for a future powered by AI-driven agents. In this episode, Hala and Reid will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:49) Reid's Early Interest in Artificial Intelligence (04:18) AI, Jobs, and Concerns for the Future (08:25) Superagency: Amplifying Human Capability with AI (19:34) Training AI to Be a Better Human Companion  (23:15) Trust and Misinformation in the Age of AI  (25:56) Why Human Expertise Still Matters in AI (28:13) Reid's AI Twin (31:07) Leveraging AI for Content Creation (32:39) How AI in Action Will Shape the Future Reid Hoffman is an entrepreneur, investor, partner at Greylock, and the co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI. He's also a bestselling author and host of the Masters of Scale podcast. Reid majored in artificial intelligence at Stanford through the Symbolic Systems program, one of the earliest undergraduate AI majors. As an early investor in OpenAI, he has become a prominent voice championing responsible AI development that expands and amplifies human potential. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting  Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes at northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to Framer.com/design and use code PROFITING Intuit QuickBooks - Bring your money and your books together in one platform at QuickBooks.com/money  Resources Mentioned: Reid's Book, Superagency: amzn.to/4g7cfVG Reid's Book, Blitzscaling: bit.ly/Blitzscalin  Reid's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reidhoffman  Reid's Website: reidhoffman.org  Reid's AI Video, Reid Hoffman Meets His AI Twin: bit.ly/4jzlVeD  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, ChatGPT, AI Marketing, Prompt, AI in Business, Generative AI, AI for Entrepreneurs, AI Podcast 

Yvette Borja interviews Germán Gonzalez, one of the Stanford 11 students criminally charged with felony vandalism and felony conspiracy to commit trespass for a pro-Palestine campus protest, the harshest charges to arise out of 2023/2024 anti-genocide campus-related political expression. They discuss what the Stanford 11 hoped to accomplish with their protest, one of the motions at trial regarding whether the word "genocide" can be used to explicate protestors' motivations, and how El Salvador's civil war inspired Germán's decision to become involved in pro-Palestine activism. Follow @radiocachimbona on Instagram, X, and Facebook Support the podcast via Patreon: https://patreon.com/radiocachimbona?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink You'll get access to the #litreview, a bookclub for Cachimbonas.

AI is failing most companies, trapping employees in digital exhaustion. The real problem isn't the technology, but the organization itself. Forget fixing your models—the path to true transformation is redesigning your workflows, structure, and human collaboration to finally work with AI. In this episode, Rebecca Hinds, Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean, unpacks insights from the Work Transformation 100 study, revealing what 100+ leaders, technologists, and researchers are doing differently to make AI actually work. You'll learn how AI needs to be embedded in the flow of work, why organizational structure eats AI for breakfast, how centralization and decentralization must coexist, and how leaders can avoid automating the soul of work by preserving ownership, creativity, and accountability. Rebecca breaks down the emerging collaboration between HR and IT, the rise of agentic workflows, the role of telemetry data in measuring AI adoption, and why flattening org charts for the sake of AI often backfires. She also shares real examples of bottom-up and top-down AI change, the impact of digital exhaustion, and the critical importance of redesigning processes and incentives before redesigning technology. This episode is every CHRO's playbook to lead AI transformation with human insight, organizational clarity, and people-first strategy, not hype.   ________________ This Episode is sponsored by Glean: The AI Transformation 100 is here — Glean's Work AI Institute reveals what's really working with AI at work The AI Transformation 100, authored by Dr. Rebecca Hinds, Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean and Stanford's Bob Sutton surfaces 100 hard-won lessons from leaders actually deploying AI at scale. It's not about what AI could do — it's about what works, what fails, and what companies have to get right to make AI real. One takeaway: AI doesn't fix broken systems. It amplifies them. ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/   Future-ready organizations are built, not hoped for. My latest book, -The 8 Laws of Employee Experience shows how. Preorder here: 8EXLaws.com

Welcome to episode 199 and a big announcement! After nearly four years of never missing a Monday since launching in April 2022, we're taking a brief hiatus. But before we go, we're pulling back the curtain on everything: why we failed our big 2025 goal to double our podcast downloads, what we're learning about the difference between goal setting and feeling setting, and how the Odyssey Plan from Stanford's Design Lab is reshaping the next chapter of She Sells He Sells (and our lives). If you've ever wondered whether it's time to stay the course, take a calculated risk, or blow it all up and start fresh—this episode is your roadmap. Plus, Brian announces a major career change after 20 years in health tech, and we get real about midlife pivots, entrepreneurship journey, and what it means to experience failure without being a failure. Listen in to hear: Why Brian's back after his "forced vacation" from the Acorn HR team The profound message guiding our 2026 pivot: "All of us contain more liveliness than one lifetime permits" Why we failed our goal to double podcast downloads in 2025 and what we learned The Michael Phelps principle: Why people who achieve great things aren't necessarily better than you Our big announcement: Taking our first Monday break since launching and what's changing The Odyssey Plan from Stanford Design Lab explained: 3 scenarios for designing your next 5 years Scenario 1 (Status Quo), Scenario 2 (Calculated Risk), and Scenario 3 (Magic Wand)—and how to know which is right for you Brian's major career announcement leaving health tech after 20 years Why this is called "Odyssey Planning" not "Finish Line Planning" The danger of hyper-focused goal setting and why it makes you miss incredible opportunities Dave Evans' simple formula: Get curious. Talk to people. Try stuff. Tell your story. PRO TIP after listening: Try the Odyssey Plan exercise this week. Map out your three scenarios for the next 5 years, rate them on excitement level (feelings, not logistics!), and identify one small step toward the scenario that feels most alive. We're coming back in Q1 2026 with Episode 200, a fresh format, and bigger ideas. Want to help shape what's next? DM us @shesellshesellspodcast and tell us what you want more (or less) of! Take the "What's Your Sales Style Quiz?": https://www.kristademcher.com/sales-style-quiz Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQNMxt1N_x6vO_dnizVu2g Follow SHE SELLS HE SELLS on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shesellshesellspodcast