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Send a textWe gave NotebookLM our podcasts from November 2025 to February 2026 with Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and this is what it came up with...We test a hard question: are UK retail's brutal numbers a structural reset or a severe cyclical slump? We argue both sides with data on jobs, wages, footfall, discounts, online share, and consumer psychology, and find common ground on how to survive right now.• Structural shift versus cyclical contraction• Job losses, wage compression, and automation incentives• Consumer confidence, high savings, and spend mix• Black Friday's pull-forward and the golden quarter• Footfall declines, online stabilization, and hyper localism• Store productivity, time-use, and ATV strategy• Rates, taxes, and hiring freezes shaping near-term demand• Shared focus on margin protection and experience #theproductivityexpertsRegister for the 2026 Productivity ForumFind us in the Top 50 Productivity PodcastsConnect to Simon on LinkedInFollow ReThink on LinkedIn

The Tenpenny Files – Animals receive medications and surgeries for pain that may begin with hidden spinal misalignment. Real cases reveal how precise atlas adjustments restore movement, improve nerve function, and influence growth and performance across species. This perspective challenges conventional veterinary care and reframes health as a structural foundation rather than symptom management alone...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Jabot Podcast, host Kathryn Rubino speaks with economist and criminal justice expert Jennifer Doleac, author of The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice and Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures. Drawing from economic research and real-world policy analysis, Doleac explains how data — not ideology — should guide criminal justice reform. The conversation explores how incentives shape behavior, why increasing the certainty of consequences works better than harsher punishment, and how evidence challenges many widely accepted assumptions about crime policy. From probation reform and recidivism research to hiring discrimination and unintended policy consequences, Doleac argues that solving complex justice problems requires experimentation, humility, and rigorous testing. The episode ultimately reframes criminal justice reform as a question of incentives, systems design, and evidence-based decision-making rather than political narratives. Links & Resources Home Jennifer Doleac (@jenniferdoleac) on X Arnold Ventures | Jennifer Doleac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdoleac/ Keywords Criminal justice reform Second chances Jennifer Doleac Evidence-based policy Economics of crime Recidivism research Deterrence theory Probation reform Ban the Box policy Employment discrimination Second chance hiring Policy experimentation Data-driven justice Natural experiments Incentives and behavior Public policy evaluation Mass incarceration solutions Economic analysis of crime Criminal records employment Justice system innovation Episode Highlights 00:04–00:50 - Jennifer Doleac's path from economics to criminal justice research 00:50–02:15 - Using economic tools to measure real-world policy impact 02:15–03:28 - Bridging human justice issues with economic analysis 03:28–05:37 - The three ways economists contribute to criminal justice reform 05:37–06:50 - Shifting policy culture from certainty to experimentation 06:50–08:21 - Why certainty of consequences deters crime more than harsh punishment 08:21–09:43 - Structural challenges of implementing reform across states and jurisdictions 09:43–12:19 - Surprising findings: leniency for first-time defendants reduces recidivism 12:19–15:02 - Probation reform and why more supervision can worsen outcomes 15:02–17:03 - Myths about public safety versus data-driven realities 17:03–19:14 - Employment barriers faced by people with criminal records 19:14–21:11 - How Ban the Box policies produced unintended racial disparities 21:11–22:49 - Rethinking incentives to improve second-chance hiring 22:49–24:24 - Insurance models and market solutions for employer risk concerns 24:24–25:25 - Why experimentation and hypothesis testing must guide reform  

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, twenty states have rushed to court to put a stop to Trump's nasty habit of stealing American's money through a new illegal tax scheme on international goods.Then, on the rest of the menu, Oregon lawmakers approved a measure to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks; US Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether Gregory Bovino made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith of the US attorney for Minnesota; and, House Republicans have formally asked for criminal charges against key Jan 6 witness Cassidy Hutchinson, in another attempt to gaslight what the whole world saw live on television.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Gulf allies complain the US did not notify them of the Iran attacks and ignored their warnings; and, Sri Lanka began transferring more than 200 sailors from an Iranian vessel to shore after the ship sought assistance in the wake of the US sinking an unarmed Iranian ship returning home from an exhibition in India.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Mark Mukhija, CEO of Eagle Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NUCL) points out that we are already in a significant and persistent supply deficit for uranium, and demand has nowhere to go but up as big tech and governments move to ramp up nuclear energy generation in the face of an AI arms race that will send electricity requirements soaring. Mark also breaks down how Eagle Nuclear Energy fits into the picture, with a focus on developing the nation's largest conventional uranium deposit combined with proprietary Small Modular Reactor technology.Eagle Nuclear Energy Website: https://eaglenuclear.comFollow Eagle Nuclear Energy on X: https://x.com/Eagle_NuclearDisclaimer: Commodity Culture was compensated by Eagle Nuclear Energy for producing this interview. Jesse Day is not a shareholder of Eagle Nuclear Energy. Nothing contained in this video is to be construed as investment advice, do your own due diligence.Follow Jesse Day on X: https://x.com/jessebdayCommodity Culture on Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/CommodityCulture

America's Founding Fathers feared a standing army would inevitably threaten civilian governance. Yet 250 years later, the U.S. military remains a strange outlier among nearly every nation that has ever existed—maintaining its strength and popularity while never attempting a coup. How did America get this right when so many other nations, from Turkey to Latin America, have seen their militaries seize power? The story begins with George Washington, who inspired mutinous soldiers to become the first army in a thousand years not to threaten democracy. But Washington's example alone doesn't explain America's success. Structural factors—dispersed urban centers, a benign international security environment, and urgent domestic threats from Native American conflicts—created a weak federal army and strong militia system that prevented military consolidation of power. Today's guest is Kori Schake, author of The State and the Soldier: A History of Civil-Military Relations in the United States. We see many counter-intuitivie things, like how the Founding Fathers had it backwards. The creation of a professional military actually reduced challenges to civilian control. We know this because key crises tested this system that the US military was able to overcome without seizing power. They include Alexander Hamilton's ambitions to raise an army for foreign conquest, Aaron Burr's plot to overthrow the United States, Andrew Jackson's unauthorized invasion of Florida, Ulysses S. Grant navigating feuds between president and Congress, Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus, Truman's firing of MacArthur during the Korean War, and confusion over nuclear launch authority during the Cold War. As the public increasingly pulls the military into partisan divisions, the question remains: can America's exceptional civil-military relations endure?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are releasing today on our Consumer Finance Monitor podcast our host Alan Kaplinsky's discussion with Marisa Calderon, President and CEO of Prosperity Now, about two high-profile policy proposals raised or embraced by President Trump as part of a broader populist affordability agenda: 1.         A nationwide 10% cap on credit card interest rates for one year. 2.         The Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), long championed by Senator Dick Durbin which would require large credit card issuers to enable at least two unaffiliated payment networks (only one of which could be MasterCard or VISA) on their cards. Each proposal is framed as pro-consumer. Each has generated significant pushback from banks, card issuers, and trade associations. However, even consumer advocacy groups have raised serious questions about the wisdom of such initiatives. Prosperity Now is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing economic mobility, with a focus on those facing economic barriers. Each raises fundamental questions about how to balance affordability and access in the consumer credit market. Our discussion focused on a central theme: affordability is a real and pressing concern, but policy design matters enormously. Credit Card APRs: A Real Affordability Pressure As Calderon emphasized, policymakers are not wrong to focus on credit card interest rates. Average credit card APRs now hover around 22%, up sharply from roughly 13% a decade ago. Approximately half of cardholders carry a balance, and many rely on credit cards not for discretionary spending, but as liquidity bridges, covering emergency medical bills, car repairs, groceries, and other essentials. For lower and moderate-income households, credit cards are often the only readily available, regulated source of short-term liquidity. That makes rising APRs particularly painful. Calderon's formulation is apt: policymakers have identified the right problem. The harder question is whether they have identified the right solution. The 10% Interest Rate Cap: Lessons from History The proposal to impose a flat 10% nationwide cap on credit card interest rates for one year would represent an unprecedented federal intervention into unsecured revolving credit markets. Credit cards are unsecured and priced for risk. Interest margins help issuers cover expected charge-offs, volatility, and operational costs. If pricing flexibility is removed, lenders cannot simply absorb the loss, they adjust. Historically, those adjustments take predictable forms: •                 Tighter underwriting standards •                 Higher minimum credit scores •                 Lower credit limits •                 Reduced rewards programs •                 Increased non-interest fees •                 Exit from higher-risk market segments The likely result, as Calderon noted, is credit contraction, particularly affecting marginal and lower-income borrowers. The most relevant historical example may be the 1980 credit controls imposed during the Carter Administration, which were rescinded within months after causing severe market disruption. A more targeted example is the 36% APR cap under the Military Lending Act, which illustrates both the importance of bipartisan legislative design and the reality that even well-intentioned caps can reduce access at the margins. Recent Federal Reserve research on state usury caps reinforces this concern: when interest rate ceilings are imposed, credit to higher-risk borrowers contracts, credit to lower-risk borrowers expands, and delinquency rates do not meaningfully improve. In other words, credit is reallocated, not necessarily improved. Even a "temporary" cap may have durable consequences. Issuers that exit certain segments or reduce credit lines are not obligated, and may not be economically inclined, to restore them once the cap expires. Credit score impacts and reduced access can linger well beyond the formal life of the policy. As Calderon put it, blunt price controls are a chainsaw when what is needed is a scalpel. Affordability in Context: What Drives Household Budgets? An additional consideration is scale. Research recently highlighted by the Consumer Bankers Association shows that the fastest-growing household expenses from 2013–2024 were healthcare, shelter, food, and vehicles. Credit card interest represents a relatively small share of average household expenditures. This does not minimize the pain of high APRs, especially for households carrying persistent balances, but it does raise an important structural question: can credit card rate caps meaningfully solve broader affordability challenges rooted in housing, medical costs, food inflation, and transportation? Credit cards are often the mechanism households use to cope with those rising costs. Constraining access to that liquidity may exacerbate, rather than relieve, financial stress. The Credit Card Competition Act: Structural Reform or Indirect Price Control? The second proposal we discussed, the Credit Card Competition Act (the "CCCA"), takes a different approach. Rather than capping interest rates, the CCCA would require large issuers to offer merchants at least two unaffiliated network routing options (only one of which could be Visa or Mastercard). The theory is that routing competition would reduce interchange fees ("swipe fees"), lowering merchant costs and ultimately consumer prices. Merchants have generally supported the proposal. Banks and card issuers have strongly opposed it. The consumer-facing promise is straightforward: lower merchant fees should translate into lower retail prices, but history complicates that assumption. The Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act imposed caps on debit card interchange fees for large issuers and included routing requirements. While interchange revenue declined, Calderon pointed out that empirical evidence suggests that cost savings were not consistently passed through to consumers in the form of lower prices. At the same time, banks offset lost revenue through higher account fees and reduced benefits. A similar dynamic could unfold in the credit card market. Interchange revenue helps fund: •           Rewards programs •           Fraud detection and prevention •           Customer service infrastructure •           Risk management If that revenue is compressed, issuers may respond with tighter underwriting, reduced rewards, or new fee structures. As Calderon observed, although the CCCA operates through indirect price pressure rather than a direct APR ceiling, downstream effects could look similar. Distinguishing Populist Framing From Durable Reform Both the rate cap and the CCCA are framed as pro-consumer, populist reforms. The political appeal is clear, but distinguishing headline appeal from durable consumer benefit requires careful analysis. Calderon suggested several guideposts policymakers should consider: •                 Access – Does the reform preserve or expand access for low- and moderate-income borrowers? •                 Incidence – Who actually captures the gains? Consumers, merchants, intermediaries, or some combination? •                 Substitution effects – Does the policy push consumers toward higher-cost, less-regulated alternatives such as payday or fringe products? •                 Durability – What happens after implementation? Do markets rebound, or do credit line reductions and underwriting changes persist? These questions are not ideological. They are structural. Affordability and access are not opposing values. The policy challenge is designing reforms that alleviate financial strain without narrowing the regulated credit tools families rely on when emergencies arise. The Bottom Line Affordability concerns are real. Rising APRs are real. Financial stress among many households is real. But blunt price caps may reduce rates on paper while reducing access in practice. Structural competition mandates may promise savings that do not materialize at the checkout counter. Durable consumer protection requires careful calibration — the scalpel, not the chainsaw. For industry participants, policymakers, and advocates alike, the takeaway is straightforward: evidence and market mechanics matter. Populist framing may win headlines, but long-term financial stability depends on policy design that accounts for how credit markets actually function. As always, we will continue to monitor these proposals and their evolution in Congress and the Administration.  It may be noteworthy that President Trump did not mention either proposal during his almost two-hour State of the Union Address on January 24th. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

Episode overview In this episode of Investments Unplugged, hosts Kevin Headland and Macan Nia mark International Women's Day by exploring longevity through the lens of women and financial preparedness. They're joined by Director, Multi-Asset Solutions Erica Camilleri, who shares thoughts and research on why longevity risk is higher for women, how today's macroeconomic backdrop (including higher cross-asset correlations and persistent inflation) can amplify retirement risks, and what investors can do—through better planning, appropriate risk-taking, and sound advice—to reduce the odds of outliving their savings.   Key topics & insights 1. Longevity risk and why it's higher for women Financial shortfall risk gap — Manulife research found that women in Canada face a higher risk of experiencing financial shortfalls in retirement than men do (34% vs. 29%). It's not just living longer — Longevity risk stems from a mix of longer (and rising) life expectancies, plus structural and social factors that can reduce lifetime savings and increase retirement vulnerability. 2. Health, wealth, and “longevity preparedness” Health and wealth are intertwined — The conversation emphasizes that longevity preparedness isn't only about financial issues; for example, poor health can worsen retirement outcomes and vice versa. New tools and frameworks — The “longevity preparedness index” is designed to measure readiness to thrive while aging in retirement and is expected to expand into Canada in coming years. 3. The role of incentives and behaviour change (and why it matters for outcomes) Incentives can drive better habits — The episode highlights research over decades indicating that specific goals outperform vague “do your best” goals and discusses how incentive-based programs can encourage healthier behaviour (and, by extension, better long-term outcomes). 4. Structural inflation is still a long-term retirement risk Inflation has moderated cyclically but remains structurally higher — Even if inflation trends toward central bank targets, the episode argues households are still living with a higher price level and that long-run inflation may settle in the mid-to-high 2% range rather than the pre-pandemic norm. Retirement math is sensitive to small inflation shifts — A modest upward shift in expected inflation (example discussed: +40 bps) can materially raise required savings/asset levels for retirement (example cited: a 30-year-old might need ~19% more assets). 5. Portfolio construction challenges: higher correlations and concentration risk Diversification is harder when correlations rise — The hosts discuss higher correlations within equities and between equities and fixed income, plus increased market concentration—factors that can make portfolios more vulnerable to shocks. Longevity risk is amplified by portfolio risk — In a “fluid” market backdrop, managing drawdowns and sequence-of-returns risk becomes more important for sustaining long retirements. 6. Mitigating longevity risk: saving earlier, compounding, and appropriate risk Start early; small changes matter — The conversation stresses the power of compounding and the outsized impact of starting earlier (even with small incremental improvements). Avoid being overly conservative — The episode argues many investors (especially in defined contribution plans) are too conservative, and that growth asset exposure is critical to reducing shortfall risk over multi-decade retirements. Rethinking retirement glidepaths — Erica explains their approach avoids a static asset allocation through retirement, allowing for more growth exposure early in retirement given retirements can last decades. 7. Advice, planning, and using the right tools (including RRSPs) Financial advice early helps — A repeated theme is that advice earlier in life helps investors understand opportunities, risks, and the need for money to last throughout retirement (and potentially leave a legacy). Tax-advantaged tools matter — The hosts reference prior discussions on RRSP benefits and how tax savings can compound and support retirement resilience. ·   Actionable takeaways for Canadian investors Plan for a longer retirement than you think: Build your plan around the possibility of a multi-decade retirement (the episode references retirements that could stretch to ~40 years). Don't ignore inflation in long-range assumptions: Stress-test your retirement plan for slightly higher long-term inflation; even small changes can require meaningfully higher savings. Prioritize time in the market (compounding): If you're early in your career, focus on starting now—small contribution increases made earlier can have an outsized impact later. Be deliberate about risk—not automatically conservative: Review whether your portfolio is too cautious for your horizon (including early retirement), since insufficient growth can increase shortfall risk. Diversify with today's correlation regime in mind: Recognize that diversification may be less reliable when equity/fixed income correlations rise; ensure your portfolio isn't overly concentrated in a few exposures. Use advice and tax tools to improve outcomes: Consider getting financial advice earlier and make full use of retirement vehicles (e.g., RRSPs) where appropriate to improve after-tax compounding.   Links & Resources Listen to the episode:Investments Unplugged Podcast Learn more about Manulife Investments:Manulife IM Canada Share & Subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your network and subscribe for future insights on markets, investing, and portfolio strategy.   For informational purposes only. This episode does not constitute investment advice. Please consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions.    

Atlanta leads the nation in canceled home purchase agreements, and the financial consequences for buyers are significant. Jeff Emalaba, founder and CEO of InvestFusion, joins Host Carol Morgan on the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to explain how InvestFusion centralizes risk indicators into one platform, giving buyers a clearer understanding of whether a property aligns with their financial goals. The Real Cost of Hidden Property Defects in Today's Real Estate Market Emalaba founded InvestFusion after a personal loss on a duplex purchase in North Carolina. The property appeared financially sound, and the projected cash flow worked on paper. However, after committing nonrefundable due diligence fees, earnest money, appraisal costs and inspection expenses, significant undisclosed foundation issues surfaced. “That's when I realized that the biggest risk in real estate is not the market,” said Emalaba. “It's buyers going into contract blindly without realizing what is hidden beyond the surface.” Why Atlanta Ranks Among the Top Cities for Canceled Home Purchase Agreements According to a recent report from Redfin, more than 40,000 U.S. home purchase agreements were canceled in December — the highest level since 2017. That accounts for 16.3% of contracts nationwide. Atlanta's share of that activity is particularly notable. “Atlanta represents 22.5% of that ballpark number,” said Emalaba. “If we trickle down to Atlanta, that's more than $900 million in the metro area alone lost annually by buyers going under contract blindly.” These cancellations are not primarily driven by “cold feet” or fluctuating interest rates. Instead, many buyers uncover substantial issues during inspection that fundamentally alter the financial viability of the deal. In a market where buyers have more options and more leverage than in recent years, walking away has become more common. Top Real Estate Inspection Red Flags That Cause Deals to Fall Apart One of the key reasons contracts collapse in Atlanta's real estate market is the discovery of major property defects during the inspection period. Here are some red flags to look for: Structural and foundation problems Roofing HVAC Plumbing and electrical failures Permitting and code violations Flooding and drainage issues Title or boundary disputes Hazardous materials such as mold, asbestos or lead-based paint. “These are major things you don't see in drive-bys or by MLS photos,” said Emalaba. “You only discover this after going on inspection.” Many of these issues can cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair. When buyers realize the true scope of deferred maintenance or legal complications, the numbers often no longer make financial sense. As a result, they exit during due diligence — forfeiting time and, in some cases, money. Appraisal Gaps, Overstated Square Footage & Data Accuracy Risks While appraisal gaps dominated headlines during the pandemic-era bidding wars, today's risk profile has shifted. The issue is less about buyers offering above appraised value and more about inaccurate or incomplete data. Overstated square footage, outdated valuations and discrepancies between listing information and appraisal reports can cause lenders to reconsider financing. When the appraised value does not align with the contract price — or when square footage is misrepresented — deals often stall or collapse. Buyers must now evaluate whether a property's valuation truly supports long-term equity growth. Rising Home Insurance Costs Are Reshaping Atlanta Buying Decisions Insurance premiums have risen significantly since 2021, adding another layer of complexity to real estate transactions. Unexpected flood zone designations, prior insurance claims or property condition issues can dramatically increase monthly expenses. Emalaba said, “Nearly half of buyers now see that insurance costs heavily influence their purchase decisions.” When insurance is combined with property taxes, maintenance and financing, the total holding cost can quickly erode projected returns. Buyers are no longer asking only whether they can afford the mortgage payment. They are evaluating whether they can afford to hold the property long term. How InvestFusion Uses AI to Analyze Real Estate Risk Before You Sign a Contract Traditional due diligence is fragmented, requiring buyers to gather inspection reports, appraisals, title documents and insurance information from multiple sources — typically after funds have already been committed. InvestFusion consolidates that analysis into a single AI-powered platform. Emalaba said, “At a bare minimum, buyers are losing at least $7,000 or $8,000 when they go into those deals.” The platform analyzes more than 400 data points and generates a deal score in under a minute. It flags structural risks, zoning issues, flood exposure, valuation discrepancies and other material concerns before buyers put down nonrefundable funds. Before signing a contract, buyers should evaluate three primary factors: property condition risk, true valuation compared to the listing price and long-term holding costs. Keeping these considerations in mind helps ensure a property is not overpriced and that buyers fully understand insurance, tax and maintenance expenses. Tune in to the full episode to hear how InvestFusion brings greater transparency to residential real estate transactions. Visit www.InvestFusion.co to learn how the platform helps Atlanta buyers analyze property condition, true valuation and long-term risk before signing a contract. About InvestFusion InvestFusion is an AI-powered real estate intelligence platform designed to help buyers and investors identify risk before committing capital to a property. The platform combines property-level data, market analytics and predictive modeling to quantify potential exposure, uncover red flags and support more informed decision-making in complex housing markets. Designed for both new and experienced investors, InvestFusion aims to shift real estate evaluation away from fragmented, manual research toward structured, data-backed insight. Podcast Thanks Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com. About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts. The post InvestFusion: AI-Powered Risk Analysis for Modern Real Estate Buyers appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Dr. Mary O'Connor talks with Angela Strain, Executive Director of We Care Jax. For over 30 years, this organization has connected uninsured and under-resourced neighbors to lifesaving specialty care.   Angela shares powerful patient stories and draws on years of experience to show what it takes to remove barriers, build trust, and create a safety net that truly helps people. She explains real-world obstacles like transportation, language barriers, and the financial burden of illness, and highlights community-driven solutions that help people get the care they need.   Angela and Dr. O'Connor discuss We Care Jax's approach and share stories from the patients they serve, exploring topics such as: Community health workers use persistence, trust, and cultural insight to uncover the real reasons behind missed appointments or labels like “non‑compliant.” Common specialty needs include cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, and advanced imaging, supported by a network of volunteer physicians. Transportation support, hotel stays, translation services, and food access function as essential parts of healthcare, not optional add‑ons. Florida's expansion of the Volunteer Provider Program and the urgent need for increased dental funding are highlighted as key policy issues. Peer‑to‑peer physician recruitment, strong hospital partnerships, and donor investment help sustain a model rooted in community trust. Angela also talks about the heart of her work: making sure every patient leaves with no medical debt, their dignity intact, and a real chance to heal. Her stories, including patients moving from homelessness to stable housing and from fear to treatment, show why compassionate, community-centered care is so important.   This episode is full of stories and insights for anyone working in health equity, community health, philanthropy, public health, or systems change.   Subscribe to hear more conversations about community-driven solutions, health equity, and efforts to eliminate disparities.

Artificial intelligence is not replacing BigLaw associates, but it is fundamentally changing what partners evaluate, tolerate, and trust. In this episode of Big Law Life, I explain how AI has raised the mechanical floor of legal writing and why that shift is accelerating scrutiny of judgment and critical thinking, particularly for junior and mid-level associates. Errors that were once treated as developmental noise, such as inconsistently defined terms, misaligned dates, and grammatical errors, now stand out as avoidable and erode trust more quickly. But the deeper issue is not these easily corrected problems. It is discernment, judgment and effective writing. I walk through how AI-generated polish exposes gaps in prioritization, risk calibration, and recommendation clarity. We explore how "competent but not helpful" writing compresses the middle tier of associates, how trust erodes when partners still have to rethink the problem themselves, and how judgment shows up differently in litigation versus transactional practice. If you want to understand how AI is reshaping associate development, up-or-out dynamics, and partner expectations, this episode breaks down exactly what is changing and what now differentiates lawyers in large law firms. At a Glance 01:20 How AI is raising the baseline expectations for BigLaw associates 02:09 Why minor drafting errors now signal carelessness rather than inexperience 03:20 Why mechanical competence is no longer the differentiator 04:17 How AI exposes judgment gaps in overinclusive, cautious drafting 05:08 When polished writing still fails to help a partner make a decision 06:06 The difference between sounding like a lawyer and thinking like one 07:37 How AI is compressing the middle tier of associates 08:28 Why "reliable but not helpful" accelerates attrition 09:14 How partner psychology shifts when trust erodes 10:06 The consequences of burying key points and hedging conclusions 11:22 Why unclear recommendations stand out more in an AI-assisted world 12:22 Structural prioritization and connecting analysis to action 14:20 How judgment manifests differently in litigation versus transactional work 16:11 Why AI sharpens distinctions instead of leveling the playing field Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast  

A focused discussion on India's stainless steel sector covering industry challenges, government policies, raw‑material dependence, trade agreements, CBAM implications, U.S. tariff barriers, and ISSDA's priorities for 2026–27. Key topics covered in the podcast: Structural challenges in India's stainless steel Impact of 2026-27 union budget on stainless steel Raw‑material security & import dependence Trade pressures: EU FTA, CBAM & U.S. Tariffs

Podcast Trailer — Start Here The Uncommon Way is a leadership and business podcast for women entrepreneurs and founders who want to scale with more authority, power, and sustainable growth. Companies don't just scale through strategy. They scale at the speed the founder can access authority, capacity, and clean decision-making. This trailer explains the next evolution of The Uncommon Way — and why the conversation is shifting toward power, leadership expansion, and sustainable scaling for women building significant companies. You'll hear: • Why growth eventually makes leadership capacity the limiting factor • The shift that allows founders to access dramatically more power — without years of inner work • How businesses reorganize when authority becomes clear and decisions become clean This isn't about hustle, performance, or optimization for the sake of doing more. It's about upgrading how you lead, how your business supports you, and how power moves through the company you're building. If you're a woman entrepreneur, founder, CEO, or emerging leader navigating growth, higher-stakes decisions, and bigger impact — this is where to begin. Hosted by business and leadership coach Jenna Harrison. Follow the show to start operating at the level your company now requires. ***** The Uncommon Way is a leadership and business podcast for ambitious women entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who are scaling companies and expanding their influence. Hosted by business and leadership coach Jenna Harrison, the show explores how power, authority, and leadership capacity shape business growth. Episodes focus on decision-making, founder leadership evolution, team stability, and the structural shifts that allow companies to scale without overwhelming the person leading them. This podcast is especially relevant for women navigating: • Business growth and scaling challenges • Increasing leadership responsibility • Team expansion and higher-stakes decisions • Founder authority and executive presence • Identity and leadership evolution during scaling The Uncommon Way approaches growth differently. Not through hustle, constant self-optimization, or endless inner work — but by upgrading leadership, strengthening decision structures, and expanding the capacity required to run the company you're building. Topics include: • Founder leadership capacity expansion • Decision-making at higher levels of responsibility • Authority and power dynamics inside scaling businesses • Structural business leadership • Founder psychology and identity shifts during growth • Sustainable scaling and operational clarity Whether you're an experienced founder, a rising leader, or building something that's starting to matter at a bigger level, this podcast helps you access more power and lead accordingly.  

M.V.B Films WebsiteInstagramYoutubeThe Epstein investigation is back in the headlines  and so are powerful names.In this episode of Creator to Creators After Hours, Meosha Bean breaks down:Hillary Clinton's closed-door deposition and the leaked photo that briefly halted proceedings• Former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner's 5-hour testimony and viral hot mic moment• The broader questions surrounding elite accountability• Why major domestic investigations often collide with global headlines• The psychology of media overload and public trustIs this distraction? Structural media collision? Or something deeper within the system?This episode explores both the responsible analysis and the larger conversation happening online without hype, without panic, just real discussion.Watch until the end for the question that changes everything.

www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/Episode Title: My Takeaways from Monday at GAC: Structure, Supervision, and StablecoinsIn this episode, I share my takeaways from Monday at GAC in Washington, D.C.This was my first GAC in 2000 as Deputy Executive Director at NCUA. I've attended more than 20 since. It was good to be back in D.C., reconnect with colleagues, clients, and former NCUA staff — and to see how the tone of the conference felt this year.Three sessions stood out:1️⃣ Scott Simpson – Stewardship & AdvocacyScott Simpson's first GAC as head of America's Credit Unions set a different tone.He emphasized:Credit unions as a social movementThe importance of advocacyThe reality that tax status and field of membership are not automaticUnity between large and small institutionsIn a chaotic political and regulatory environment, the reminder that credit unions exist because Congress allows them to exist matters.2️⃣ Brené Brown – Strengthening the FoundationBrené Brown's keynote focused on “strong ground.”Her theme: leaders often compensate around weaknesses instead of strengthening the foundation.Key ideas:Vulnerability = uncertainty, risk, and exposureNo risk, no courageArmor (resistance, avoidance, overconfidence) blocks real leadershipIn times of uncertainty, strengthen the coreIn an environment shaped by technology shifts, mergers, geopolitical tension, and regulatory changes, that message resonated.3️⃣ Chairman Hauptman – Supervision & StablecoinsChairman Hauptman's fireside chat focused on rethinking supervision and discussing stablecoins.SupervisionWith NCUA staffing down significantly (I reference roughly 27%), he raised the question:Is the juice worth the squeeze?Topics discussed:Consistency and transparency in examsFewer document requestsRethinking supervisory touchpointsReorganization within NCUAExtending exam cycles for well-run institutionsI also discuss how regulatory inconsistency — when priorities swing dramatically — can create real operational risk for credit unions.Sometimes NCUA can be a credit union's biggest risk — not due to bad intent, but because uncertainty affects strategic decisions.ConsolidationConsolidation is happening. That's math.But it's not inevitable individually.Every mature industry consolidates over time. The key is leadership, strategy, and execution.StablecoinsChairman Hauptman framed stablecoins as infrastructure and global dollar dominance.The key question I raise (credit to Kiah Haslett's framing):What problem does stablecoin actually solve that existing rails don't?We already have:FedwireACHRTPFedNowIs the value international? Domestic? Structural? Or hype?Time will tell.Final ThoughtAcross all three speakers, one theme connected the day:Are we strengthening the foundation — or compensating around it?It was a fun and informative day at GAC, and I'll continue sharing observations as the week unfolds.If you were there and saw something differently, let me know.

The global medicine supply chain faces mounting strain from chronic generic drug shortages, geopolitical tensions, and heavy reliance on geographically concentrated manufacturing. Quality failures, pricing pressures, and opaque sourcing of key starting materials have exposed structural vulnerabilities that extend beyond routine disruptions to broader national security and public health risks. This episode is part one of a two-part series examining the root causes of these vulnerabilities and the structural changes needed to address them. In this series, we spoke with Ronald T. Piervincenzi, Ph.D., CEO of the U.S. Pharmacopeia, about how these risks emerged and what it will take to build a more resilient pharmaceutical supply chain. In part one, Piervincenzi explains why generic drug shortages and national security concerns are often conflated, how extreme price erosion is driving manufacturers out of the market, and what USP's data reveals about supply concentration, including the critical role of key starting materials sourced from countries like China and India. The conversation also dives into USP's new Resilience Center and the strategic role it will serve in improving supply chain security.

Based on the final chapter of Prof Dr Ger Graus's book Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education (Routledge), this conversation asks the most honest question of the entire series: So what?Ger examines what 40-plus years of educational work has truly changed — and what it hasn't.At the heart of the episode is a sobering reckoning: Wythenshawe, the deprived area of Manchester where Ger dedicated much of his career, remains in the bottom 25% of England's most disadvantaged communities — just as it was in 1999. Yet rather than despair, Ger finds meaning in the individual lives transformed, the schools that finally began collaborating, and the quiet but lasting legacy of the Education Action Zone that brought 29 schools together for the first time.Joining the conversation are educators, researchers, and colleagues who offer their own reflections on the book's significance — including insights from OECD Education Director Andreas Schleicher's afterword, and a passionate endorsement from Russian education researcher Dr. Sergey Kosaretsky.Key QuotesGer Graus on systemic change:"Certain dials are too big to shift by one person or by one small organisation. It's a concerted effort — and in order to see the big picture, all pieces of the jigsaw need to fall into place."Ger Graus on political impatience:"It's taken you since the 1944 Education Act to keep getting it wrong. Whatever made you think that in five years we would solve all your problems?"Andreas Schleicher (OECD), quoted from the book's Afterword:"The task is not to make the impossible possible, but to make the possible attainable."Dr. Sergey Kosaretsky on the book's message:"Education is not only schools. Education is not only universities. Education is a lot of things that children do every day — with their friends, their parents, with themselves."Mark Sylvester on Ger's philosophy:"One of the things he would say is that he wants to teach children, but also to teach humans how to learn."Key Takeaways1. Structural poverty is stubborn — but individual impact still matters. Despite decades of effort, the communities Ger worked in remain among England's most deprived. He doesn't shy away from this, but argues that transforming individual lives — like the girl from Wythenshawe who played Juliet in Italy and re-engaged with school entirely — is proof that the work was never wasted.2. Change in education takes generational patience. Politicians want results in five-year cycles. Ger argues that meaningful educational reform operates on a far longer timeline, and that unrealistic expectations are one of the biggest barriers to real progress.3. Lived and informal experience is education too. Multiple contributors highlight that education extends well beyond school walls — into homes, exchanges, community experiences, and play. Ger's career has been defined by championing this broader definition.4. The book is a call to action, not just a memoir. Colleagues urge policymakers — especially those working on England's forthcoming schools white paper — to read Through a Different Lens and draw from its hard-won lessons. It's described as "a textbook for all teachers, educators, and parents."5. Asking "so what?" is an act of courage, not defeat. Ger's willingness to interrogate his own legacy — particularly in the shadow of a cancer diagnosis — models the kind of honest, reflective leadership that education urgently needs.Chapters:00:07 - Introduction to the Series02:54 - Reflecting on Impact and Change10:41 - Reflections on Education and Poverty15:40 - The Importance of Lived Experience in Education19:42 - The Importance of Education Beyond Schools24:27 - The Role of New Leaders in Educationhttps://www.gergraus.comGet the book – Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education

Would today's biggest fantasy hits have survived the 1980s?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, we flip the script.Last time we talked about classic fantasy that might not get published today. Now we're asking the reverse question:Which modern fantasy novels would've bombed in the 80s market?This isn't about quality. Every book discussed here is outstanding. This is about publishing climate, genre expectations, and how fantasy evolves over time.The 1980s fantasy shelves were filled with:• Clear heroic arcs• Farm boys discovering destiny• Quest-driven narratives• Archetypal good vs. evil• Sweeping epic toneModern fantasy often embraces:• Moral ambiguity• Political complexity• Grimdark realism• Structural experimentation• Hard magic systems• Trauma-driven character arcsWould those trends have resonated with 1984 bookstore audiences?Let's find out.⸻Fantasy doesn't decline.It transforms.Markets shift.Readers shift.Storytelling expectations shift.The real question is:Are we better off now?Were we better off then?Or does every era bring something essential to the genre?Let's talk in the comments.Which modern fantasy do you think would've struggled in the 80s?And which 80s fantasy wouldn't survive today?If you enjoy deep dives into fantasy across generations, subscribe and join the FFTA community. And thank you to our Patreon supporters for keeping the fellowship going strong: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#FantasyBooks #ModernFantasy #EpicFantasy #BookTube #FantasyForTheAges #Grimdark #80sFantasy #FantasyDiscussion #ReadingCommunity #SFFWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?American Gods: https://t.ly/e_8taThe Blade Itself: https://t.ly/LSDn2The Fifth Season: https://t.ly/FzjKpA Game of Thrones: https://t.ly/oxs6IThe Lies of Locke Lamora: https://t.ly/1UV3hMistborn: The Final Empire: https://t.ly/ErX1KThe Name of the Wind: https://t.ly/ndJbgThe Poppy War: https://t.ly/d6CIFThe Priory of the Orange Tree: https://t.ly/uBltDThe Traitor Baru Cormorant: https://t.ly/ZrjXwWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim's Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening2:02 - Episode Explanation2:55 - 10 Modern Novels the 80s Would Reject9:01 - So What Does This Mean?9:40 - Wrap-up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Monday, March 2. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

Was America founded as a “new Israel”? And if so, what happens when biblical conquest narratives are used to justify colonization, displacement, and violence? In this episode of the Thinking Christian Podcast, Dr. James Spencer speaks with Dr. Daniel Hawk, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Ashland Theological Seminary and author of Undoing Manifest Destiny: Settler America, Christian Colonists, and the Pursuit of Justice, about how Christian theology became entangled with the American settler story—and why that story now needs to be reexamined. Drawing on decades of Old Testament scholarship, especially his work on the Book of Joshua, Daniel Hawk explains how biblical narratives meant to form Israel’s identity were gradually transformed into templates for empire in the American imagination. Early Christian colonists interpreted their arrival in the New World through conquest theology—believing God had given them the land and authorized the dispossession of Indigenous peoples. Over time, this reading hardened into a powerful civil religion, blending Christian language with national mythology. James and Daniel explore how Manifest Destiny functioned as a theological story—one that framed American expansion as divinely sanctioned while masking injustice behind a “myth of innocence.” They discuss how the Exodus and conquest narratives were selectively used to legitimize political freedom and territorial expansion, while conveniently excluding Scripture’s deep moral critique of power, violence, and covenant unfaithfulness. The conversation also addresses the enduring effects of settler colonialism—not merely as a historical event, but as a set of social, economic, and cultural structures that continue shaping American life. Daniel argues that unresolved colonial sin damages everyone: Indigenous communities who bear the weight of dispossession and trauma, and white Christians whose imaginations have been warped by unexamined dominance and control. Rather than assigning blame, Hawk calls Christians to a posture of discipleship, humility, and repentance. Undoing the settler narrative begins with learning local histories, listening to Indigenous voices, and allowing uncomfortable truths to challenge long-held assumptions. Healing, he suggests, requires telling the whole story—without mythologizing the past or silencing pain. James and Daniel also reflect on the role of globalization, modern capitalism, and environmental exploitation as ongoing echoes of colonial logic, as well as Daniel’s work with the First Nations Version Bible translation project—an effort to hear Scripture through Indigenous linguistic and cultural frameworks. This episode invites Christians to ask hard questions: How should Scripture shape our understanding of land, power, and justice? What does repentance look like at a communal level? And how might the church become an agent of reconciliation rather than a guardian of national mythology? Topics include: The Book of Joshua and Christian identity Manifest Destiny as civil religion How biblical narratives were misused to justify colonization Settler colonialism vs. other forms of empire The “myth of innocence” in American history Structural sin and enduring injustice Listening to Indigenous voices and histories Discipleship, repentance, and reconciliation Christianity beyond nationalism You can get Undoing Manifest Destiny: Settler America, Christian Colonists, and the Pursuit of Justice at ivpress.com (use code IVPPOD20 for a 20% discount) Subscribe to our YouTube channel

In this episode of The IT Experts Podcast, we take you inside our Client Intensive Event and lift the lid on what really happens when ambitious MSP owners come together to build better businesses.     This was our January 2026 Client Intensive Event, and it was the biggest room we have ever had. Over 60 MSP owners and team members gathered for two full days of structured thinking, planning, challenge, and collaboration. It was not a sit back and listen type of event. It was designed to stretch thinking, raise standards, and help every single business owner leave with clarity and a refreshed 16-week plan.     The Client Intensive Event is a core pillar of the MSP Scale System. Three times a year, our clients step away from their day-to-day operations and immerse themselves in focused work on the business. The structure is deliberate. We expand thinking through expert led sessions, then channel that insight into practical planning, peer discussion, and clear next steps. Every attendee leaves with an updated 16-week roadmap built around their own business priorities.     The theme this time was business maturity. We explored three key areas that underpin sustainable growth. Structural maturity, team and people maturity, and operational maturity. These are not theoretical concepts. They are the foundations that determine whether your MSP can grow with confidence or remains fragile beneath the surface.     On the structural side, we focused on governance and risk. Many MSP owners are strong technically and commercially, yet have never formally considered how governance protects value. We explored how to build a practical risk register, how to identify exposure across legal, supplier, regulatory and client concentration risks, and how to put simple mitigation in place. For several business owners, this created real light bulb moments. Scaling with confidence requires knowing your ducks are in a row. When you understand your risks, you make stronger decisions and protect long term value.     On the people side, we explored what makes a cohesive team. It is not only about systems and processes. It is also about how people feel inside the business. Trust, accountability, the ability to have difficult conversations, and clarity of expectation all drive performance. When those elements are weak, leaders experience frustration, repeated questions, slow decision making, and high staff turnover. The Client Intensive Event created space for honest reflection. Several owners recognised that team dysfunction often starts with leadership behaviour. That awareness is powerful. When leaders change how they show up, teams respond.     Operational maturity formed the third pillar. We examined how margin is often lost in operations rather than in finance. By connecting systems properly and using accurate data from sales, service, projects and finance, MSP owners gain visibility over efficiency and profitability. We drilled into practical examples around help desk structure and the dispatcher role, helping owners see where small operational refinements can unlock meaningful financial impact. For one new client, this approach has already uncovered significant hidden profit within their first 60 days.     Beyond the structured content, what continues to define every Client Intensive Event is the community. Observational learning is a powerful force. When MSP owners hear peers tackling similar challenges, sharing openly and supporting one another, confidence rises quickly. Trust builds. Relationships deepen. Competitors become collaborators in the pursuit of higher standards. The energy in the room this time reflected a step change in maturity across the community.     One of the most rewarding moments came when we stood at the front for a group photograph and realised how far the community has grown. What started with a simple vision to help more MSP owners scale with confidence has become a room full of experienced leaders committed to doing business better. That growth is not measured only in revenue. It is measured in confidence, clarity and ambition.     The Client Intensive Event always concludes with a rebuild of each owner's 16-week plan. Ideas are distilled. Priorities are clarified. Actions are documented. This discipline ensures that inspiration turns into implementation. It prevents overwhelm and replaces it with focused progress.     If you are serious about building a business that works for you rather than you for it, stepping into a structured environment like a Client Intensive Event can transform the way you think about growth. Business maturity is not accidental. It is developed deliberately, one focused cycle at a time.     At The MSP Growth Hub, our mission remains simple. Help MSP owners accelerate success and scale with confidence. The Client Intensive Event is one of the most powerful ways we do that.    Make sure to check out our Ultimate MSP Growth Guide, a free guide that walks you through a proven process to take your MSP from stuck to scalable, without working even more hours. It's 44 pages rammed with advice, insights and inspiration to help you decide what support is available to you now if you want to grow and scale your business. Click HERE to get your copy.    Connect on LinkedIn HERE with Ian and also with Stuart by clicking this LINK    And when you're ready to take the next step in growing your MSP, come and take the Scale with Confidence MSP Mastery Quiz. In just three minutes, you'll get a 360-degree scan of your MSP and identify the one or two tactics that could help you find more time, engage & align your people and generate more leads.  OR   To join our amazing Facebook Group of over 400 MSPs where we are helping you Scale Up with Confidence, then click HERE  Until next time, look after yourself and I'll catch up with you soon!   

Families in rural areas of New York say it is increasingly difficult to find child care. According to a report from the Children's Agenda, seven rural counties in Western New York shows can be characterized as child care deserts, where there are more than three children under the age of five per licensed child care slot for children in that age group. Structural and funding issues are contributing to the challenges, and providers point to low child care educator pay as a critical factor in the availability of reliable care. So what can be done? Our guests discuss it: Pete Nabozny, director of policy for The Children's Agenda Rachel Bonsignore, executive director of Liftoff Western New York Kathleen Valley, executive board member for Praising Kids Child Care Center in Medina  Taryn Moyle, child care resource center program manager for Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, Inc. Lindsey Dailey, parent ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross breaks down the so-called “SaaSpocalypse” after $1 trillion in SaaS market cap vanished in a single week. While headlines scream that “AI will replace SaaS,” Ross argues the reality is far more nuanced. He introduces a three-part framework ; Exposed, Embedded, Evolved , and outlines the strategic shifts founders and marketers must make to survive and compound in the age of AI agents. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. The $1 Trillion Wake-Up Call -SaaS stocks were crushed in early 2026, triggering fear across markets. -AI agents, LLM advancements, and disappointing earnings accelerated the correction. -The dominant narrative says AI will replace SaaS , but the situation is more complex. -Market fear is loud. Structural change is quieter, but very real. 2.AI Agents, Vibe Coding & the Death of Per-Seat Pricing? -AI agents interacting directly with APIs challenge traditional SaaS interfaces. -“Vibe coding” demonstrates how quickly software can now be replicated. -Per-seat pricing models are under pressure as automation scales output. -The interface is shifting from dashboards to conversations. 3.The Data Reality Most People Ignore -Global SaaS spending is projected to grow from $318B (2025) to $500B+ (2028). -Enterprise contracts and deep dependencies don't disappear overnight. -Pricing models may change. Market leaders may change. -Software demand isn't vanishing, it's evolving. 4.The Extinction Stack: Exposed, Embedded, Evolved -SaaS companies fall into three survival tiers. -Not all SaaS companies face equal risk. -Your future depends on depth of integration and data moat. -Operators must identify where they sit, now. 5.Type 1: The Exposed -Horizontal point solutions with weak moats and low switching costs. -Easily replicated with AI tools in days or weeks. -Rely on habit rather than proprietary advantage. -Most vulnerable to margin compression and churn. 6.Type 2: The Embedded -Deeply integrated systems of record inside enterprises. -Painful and complex to replace due to migration risk. -The risk isn't extinction ,it's interface disruption. -Must become AI-first before agents abstract them away. 7. Type 3: The Evolved -AI-native or aggressively AI-integrated platforms. -Built on proprietary data, regulatory moats, and deep user memory. -AI increases the value of their data advantage. -Positioned not just to survive, but accelerate. 8.Distribution Is the New Defensive Moat -AI can replicate features. It cannot replicate trust. -Brand equity, audience relationships, and distribution compound. -As product development gets cheaper, distribution becomes the advantage. -This is the moment to double down on quality and amplification. 9.From Time-Based to Outcome-Based Thinking -Per-seat and time-based pricing models face structural pressure. -The future favors outcome-driven pricing and accountability. -Buyers will demand measurable impact, not access. -Service businesses must shift from hours sold to results delivered. 10. Intentional AI vs Fear-Based AI -Two types of teams are emerging: intentional adopters and reactive adopters. -AI without process creates noise, not leverage. -10,000 mediocre AI assets won't move the needle. -10 strategic, AI-enabled assets can change a business trajectory. —

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Kash Patel's misuse of FBI resources is even deeper than the fun run to Italy's Olympic games.Then, on the rest of the menu, the chief federal judge for Minnesota warned the state's top prosecutor and ICE, ‘Obey court orders or face contempt;' thousands of corrections continue being issued for Texas' Bible-infused curriculum; and, Anthropic refuses to bend to the Pentagon and make its killer robot kill more people on its own.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a renowned German human-rights group that helps women victims of online attacks, is barred from the US after the Trump administration accused the founders of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex;” and, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation said eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

IEC 60601 has been central to medical electrical equipment safety for decades. From the prescriptive approach of the 2nd edition to the risk-based philosophy introduced in the 3rd edition, the standard has continuously evolved to address technological and regulatory complexity.Now, the upcoming 4th edition represents more than an amendment — it signals a structural transformation.This article explores:The Evolution of IEC 60601• Key shifts from the 2nd to the 3rd edition• Why risk management became central• What lessons shaped today's safety philosophyWhat the 4th Edition Brings• A major rewrite rather than incremental updates• The introduction of “atomic requirements”• Structural clarity for manufacturers, test labs, and regulators• Emerging technical considerations (digitalization, AI, cybersecurity, home use)Impact on Existing Devices• Will re-testing be required?• How to assess validity of existing test reports• Transition strategies with notified bodiesIntegration into Design & Documentation• Embedding IEC 60601 into risk management from day one• Required updates in risk files, EMC documentation, labeling, and usability engineering• Practical advice for SMEs with limited resourcesThe Future of IEC 60601• Greater harmonization with ISO 14971 and IEC 62304• Alignment with digital and AI regulatory frameworks• The long-term outlook for medical electrical safetyFor manufacturers, the message is clear:IEC 60601 is not just a testing standard — it is a design and risk management framework that must be integrated early and strategically.Who is Monir El Azzouzi? Monir El Azzouzi is the founder and CEO of Easy Medical Device a Consulting firm that is supporting Medical Device manufacturers for any Quality and Regulatory affairs activities all over the world. Monir can help you to create your Quality Management System, Technical Documentation or he can also take care of your Clinical Evaluation, Clinical Investigation through his team or partners. Easy Medical Device can also become your Authorized Representative and Independent Importer Service provider for EU, UK and Switzerland. Monir has around 16 years of experience within the Medical Device industry working for small businesses and also big corporate companies. He has now supported around 100 clients to remain compliant on the market. His passion to the Medical Device filed pushed him to create educative contents like, blog, podcast, YouTube videos, LinkedIn Lives where he invites guests who are sharing educative information to his audience. Visit easymedicaldevice.com to know more.  If you need help implementing QMSR or preparing your teams for FDA inspections, contact: info@easymedicaldevice.com If you are located outside the EU/UK/Switzerland and need an Authorized Representative (and possibly an Importer), we can support you as well.LinkLeo Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoeisnersafetyconsultants/Social Media to followMonir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouziTwitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzimPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/easymedicaldeviceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/easymedicaldeviceThis podcast is powered by Podcastics, the easiest platform to create and publish your podcast.

This review series focuses on recent advances in resolving macro and molecular structures that have driven the field of occlusive thrombus structure and function forward. Covering multiple contributions to thrombosis, eg, platelets, factor XIII, and the contact system, the series also looks to put this new knowledge into the context of future advances in diagnostic and therapeutic tools to enhance normal hemostasis while preventing and treating unwanted thrombosis. Blood Associate Editor, Dr. Thomas Ortel discusses this series with Drs. Alisa Wolberg, Jonas Emsley, and John Weisel, who all contributed to articles in the Review Series on the Structural Underpinnings of Hemostatic Plugs and Thrombotic Occulsions which can be found in volume 146, issue 12 of Blood. 

BigLaw is being rebuilt in ways that are reshaping power, risk, and career trajectories across large law firms. In this episode of Big Law Life, I walk through the structural moves firms are making right now that are leading to longer paths to partnership, more discretion in compensation, and increased pressure on senior associates, counsels and junior partners. I talk about why firms are expanding non-equity partner tiers to preserve leverage without sharing ownership, the reason that equity partnership is becoming conditional rather than permanent, and the explanation behind the shift to lateral hiring accelerating at the expense of internal development. I also explain how profits per partner has become a primary organizing principle driving these decisions, even when it creates long-term fragility beneath the surface. Further, I share how lawyers can read these signals inside their own firms to understand where they sit in the economic model and make more strategic career choices during this period of structural change. At a Glance 01:20 Why today's BigLaw changes are a structural rebuild, not a normal cycle 02:52 The real reason firms are expanding non-equity partner tiers 04:34 How equity partnership is becoming conditional and reversible 05:30 Why lateral partners are favored over internal development 06:47 How the goalposts for making partner keep moving 07:55 Why PEP now drives almost every major decision in firms 09:05 How pressure is shifting onto senior associates, counsel, and junior partners 10:24 The growing divide between firms with pricing power and everyone else 11:37 Why rate increases are buying time rather than fixing structural problems 12:30 How risk gets pushed downward through bonuses, raises, and workload 13:43 How to tell whether you are revenue, leverage, or expendable capacity in your firm 14:38 Why informed lawyers can make the best choices during structural shifts Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

This episode explores the future of search and digital discoverability with an experienced SEO executive and growth advisor who has worked with high-growth marketplaces and SaaS companies. The conversation unpacks how the mechanics of online discovery are being reshaped by AI, shifting user behavior, and the declining reliability of traditional traffic channels. Together, we examine why visibility is no longer just a marketing function but a product and experience challenge — where trust, intent, and usefulness determine whether users discover and choose a product. The discussion also covers how teams should rethink SEO from a tactical ranking exercise into a strategic growth capability, what durable acquisition looks like today, and how organizations can adapt their playbooks to stay relevant as search continues to evolve.

Over the last few episodes, we've explored topics related to mindset, how we approach our horse's health, what we notice, and how to interpret what we see.This week, I help you understand what your horse's body is actually telling you, and, more importantly, how to recognise those signals with clarity and confidence.You Know More Than You ThinkYou've accumulated years of data from observing your horse directly. Every time you pick up their feet, watch them move, notice shifts in their energy, skin, coat, eyes, or behavior, you've been learning. The problem is that you don't trust what you're noticing. Your horse's body is dynamic, and its chemistry is changing every millisecond, so you need to bring the power back to yourself.Why We Doubt OurselvesSelf-doubt usually comes from three patterns. First, we treat our observations as less valid than measurable data, even though lab tests are only snapshots of a moment in time. Second, we confuse observation with diagnosis, jumping from “stiff today” to catastrophic conclusions without enough information. Third, we minimize what we see because we are afraid of what it might mean—both overreaction and avoidance block clear decision-making.StructureStructure includes posture, muscle development, hoof quality, coat condition, body composition, and movement patterns. Those are visible and measurable expressions of deeper processes. Structural changes are often a result of diet, stress, movement-related issues, environmental issues, toxicity, and time. A dull coat, dropped topline, or poor hoof quality reflects what has been happening internally over weeks, months, or longer.FunctionFunction is how the horse moves through the world. It includes energy levels, behavior, digestion, respiratory patterns, appetite, and emotional expression. Functional shifts usually occur before structural breakdown. Subtle changes in manure quality, food aggression, pacing, anxiety, coughing, or stiffness are often early signals. Addressing those signs early prevents bigger problems later.ConnectionConnection reflects emotional well-being, trust, and a sense of safety. Changes in willingness, engagement, affection, or reactivity may signal physical discomfort or unmet needs. Health challenges such as chronic pain or metabolic issues can alter a horse's emotional state. A shift in connection may indicate a hidden health issue.From Observation to UnderstandingClear thinking requires separating observation from interpretation. An observation is specific and descriptive. A diagnosis requires evidence. Patterns matter more than single moments. When did it start? What makes it better or worse? Is it constant or intermittent? Patterns reveal root causes and guide informed action.The Whole Horse PerspectiveEvery symptom exists within a system. Stiffness may be related to limited movement, cold weather, circulation, trimming, or management practices. Digestive changes may be due to stress, diet, or environmental factors. Viewing the whole horse allows you to respond thoughtfully rather than react fearfully.Framework Builds ConfidenceObservation without structure leads to anxiety. Observation within a framework leads to clarity. When you record patterns, make thoughtful adjustments, and monitor outcomes, your confidence grows naturally. You begin making decisions based on knowledge instead of fear.Knowledge and Action Work TogetherUnderstanding how the horse's body systems connect strengthens your decision-making. You do not need perfect certainty before taking action. Thoughtful changes, followed by observation, build experience and trust in your own judgment.Community Reduces IsolationHealth...

What if most workplace well-being initiatives miss the real issue—not how people feel at work, but how the job itself is designed?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham is joined by Carol Atkinson, Professor of Human Resource Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, to rethink what “good work” actually looks like in practice. Beyond pay and benefits, Carol argues that dignity, voice, stability, and meaning must be built into roles from the ground up.Drawing on research across adult social care, SMEs, and gender equity, Carol explains why transactional basics (fair pay, predictable hours) must be paired with the relational experience of work—and why free fruit and yoga apps won't fix excessive workloads or chaotic schedules.We explore how learning labs bring academics, policymakers, and practitioners together to co-design solutions that actually get used, including conflict-management tools developed during COVID. The conversation also tackles job security in an AI-shaped labour market, zero-hours instability, the structural drivers behind the medical gender pay gap, and what practical menopause support really looks like day to day.If you care about HR strategy, job quality, employee voice, and the future of work, this episode offers a clear roadmap: design better jobs, raise the floor through smart policy, and listen to the people doing the work.In this episode, we cover: • What “good work” really means beyond perks • Transactional vs relational elements of job quality • Why job design is the foundation of well-being • AI, insecurity, and the limits of job tenure • Zero-hours contracts and the hidden costs of churn • Employability through learning, skills, and confidence • Learning labs and research-to-practice impact • COVID-era conflict-management interventions • Structural drivers of gender pay gaps in healthcare • Practical and cultural menopause support at workSupport the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

Criterion breaks down why small, multi-tenant neighborhood retail is outperforming other CRE asset classes today—driven by constrained supply, triple-net expense pass-throughs, and stronger rent-growth dynamics versus multifamily and office. Time Stamps: 0:00 Retail “bias” + deal updates (Lakeshore Plaza, Champions Terrace, fundraising, distributions) 2:56 “Put a cap on it” pricing game: 3 retail centers + asks revealed 8:40 Market snapshot: S&P, inflation/prime, gold/silver, bitcoin 11:46 Main topic: why small strip retail outperforms right now 12:29 Performance comparison: strip retail vs apartments vs office 13:01 Structural supply constraints + retail clustering 14:27 Tenant demand shift + backfilling + avoiding junior boxes 16:18 Multifamily headwinds: overbuild + expense pressure 17:57 Triple-net advantage: expense pass-through + inflation protection 19:08 Real-time leasing leverage + bidding on vacant suites 20:18 Thesis recap: what Criterion targets and why 23:13 Closing: invite debate on best asset class + wrap-up Ready to invest with Criterion?

Send a textMost salon owners aren't stuck because they're lazy. They're stuck because they're not making structural changes to their business.They work harder. They take more clients. They stay late. They put out fires all day long. But the underlying systems, leadership structure, and business design never evolve, and eventually, growth stops.In this episode, we break down why salon owners fall into autopilot, how early success can create long-term stagnation, and why reactive decision-making keeps businesses trapped in the same patterns year after year.We also talk about leadership mindset shifts, intentionally building systems, asking better questions, and why working more hours isn't the solution. The solution is stepping out of operations mode and designing a business that can actually grow.Your business should serve you, so that you can serve others.And growth begins when you stop operating on autopilot.KEY TAKEAWAYSHard work alone won't evolve your business.Structural change is required for growth.Reactive leadership creates recurring problems.Systems eliminate repeated decision fatigue.Familiar patterns can limit long-term growth.Leadership confidence directly affects team stability.Early success can hide structural weaknesses.Ignoring financial data creates long-term stress.Owners must shift from being technicians to architects.Intentional design creates sustainable businesses.TIME STAMPS00:00 — Salon rebuild update and episode overview 02:00 — Jen's opening take: environment affects performance and confidence 05:00 — Todd's opening takes: autopilot and adapting retail models 09:00 — Why salon owners stay stuck 12:00 — Hard work vs structural change 15:00 — Reactive businesses vs intentional businesses 18:00 — Systems reduce daily chaos and stress 20:00 — Why familiarity keeps owners stuck 22:00 — Leadership uncertainty and staff hesitation 24:00 — Early success creates false stability 27:00 — Ignoring numbers and buried financial stress 29:00 — Asking for help and gaining clarity 31:00 — Leadership mindset shifts required for growth 33:00 — Why managers don't fix broken leadership 35:00 — Designing your business intentionally 37:00 — Final thoughts and next stepsLinks and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

Psychological safety is often described as a “soft” leadership concept — something rooted in feelings, kindness, or culture. But that's not what it is. In Episode 673 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith reframes psychological safety as a structural performance system — not a mood, not a personality trait, and not an abstract cultural aspiration. When leaders see silence, hesitation, disengagement, or operational breakdown, the issue is rarely personality. It's structure speaking. In this episode, Brian explores: Why safety is a performance system — not a feeling The hidden link between fear, silence, and operational inefficiency How leaders unintentionally reward the very behaviors they later try to correct What feels cultural is often structural. You don't hope for psychological safety. You design it. Because structure is leadership.

“White privilege” is one of the most debated phrases in modern politics — and one of the least clearly explained.In this episode, we break down what the term actually means, where it came from, and how it's framed in political conversations. Is it about individual guilt? Structural advantage? Social systems? Or something else entirely?We unpack how the phrase is used across media, academia, and public discourse — and why it triggers such strong reactions on all sides. More importantly, we look at what often gets left out of the conversation.No slogans. No outrage. Just context, framing, and clarity.

The phrase “white privilege” sparks strong reactions — but what does it actually mean?In this episode, we break down the concept from its historical roots to how it's used in modern political debate. Is it about personal guilt? Structural inequality? Social advantage? Or something else entirely?We examine how the term is framed across media, academia, and public discourse — and why it remains one of the most polarizing ideas in today's cultural landscape.No slogans. No outrage. Just context, definitions, and a clear look at what the conversation is really about.

Charlie Laderman, associate professor at the University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education, joins the show to discuss parallels between Reagan's policy towards Cold War Poland and the crisis in Iran today. ▪️ Times 02:45 Comparing Iran and Poland 05:56 Reagan's plan  10:15 Reheating the Cold War   12:26 '81 coup 15:53 Sanctions and pressure 20:19 Constant agitation   27:38 End of the Cold War 34:45 The violence of the Iranian regime  37:55 Structural differences    44:32 Exiled opposition Read the article discussed in the episode - Freedom for Iran: Learning From U.S. Support for Polish Anti-Communists in the 1980s Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more content on our School of War Substack

Dr. Peter Fail and Dr. Shane Prejean break down structural heart and valve disease - including what it is, common warning signs, and advanced treatment options that can improve quality of life for patients, such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), as well as their recent milestone of completing their 1,000th TAVR.Visit www.cardio.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, furious world leaders are banning Trump military bases across the world as he plans his invasion against Iran.Then, on the rest of the menu, the Trump DHS was hit with a blistering court order over its illegal 'terror' and 'violence;' the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a measure establishing public funding for charter schools is unconstitutional; and, scientists decry the Trump order to drop the rule to keep nuclear workers' radiation exposure “as low as reasonably possible.”After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the US was the only major destination to see a decline in international travelers last year, falling eleven million short of Biden's last year in office; and, the navies of El Salvador and Mexico announced seizing ten tons of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean this week, while Trump blew up another eleven people to tiny bits for driving speed boats in Latin American waters.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Stay Connected Beyond the Podcast Subscribe to our Substack to get episode updates, event announcements, wellness tips, and personal thoughts from Marnie and Stephanie delivered straight to your inbox. If you love the show and want to support what we're building, consider a paid subscription for $30 annually. Your support helps fund podcast production and allows us to continue bringing you meaningful, high-quality conversations. https://theartoflivingwell.substack.com/ _______________________________________ Chronic pain, anxiety, migraines, and unexplained symptoms often leave people feeling stuck, dismissed, or broken. This episode offers a radically compassionate and science-backed perspective on why pain persists - and how true healing begins by understanding the mind-body connection. In this powerful episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter sit down with psychotherapist, author, and chronic pain expert Nicole Sachs to explore the neuroscience of pain, nervous system dysregulation, and emotional repression. Nicole shares her personal story of healing from debilitating spinal pain and explains why pain is not imagined, emotional, or "all in your head" - but rather a protective response from the brain. Through deep storytelling, real-life examples, and practical tools, this conversation introduces listeners to Nicole's signature practice, JournalSpeak, and offers a hopeful, empowering roadmap for anyone living with chronic pain, anxiety, or persistent health struggles. _______________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode: ● Why chronic pain is a protective response from the nervous system ● The difference between acute pain and chronic pain ● Why structural findings on MRIs don't always explain ongoing pain ● How the brain chooses where pain shows up in the body ● What the "emotional reservoir" is and how it overflows ● Why pain often moves locations when the root cause isn't addressed ● How stress, trauma, and perfectionism affect the nervous system ● How journalSpeak is a powerful tool for expressing and processing emotions. ● How meditation supports nervous system regulation ● Why curiosity, compassion, and patience are essential for healing _______________________________________ Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode: ● "Pain is a protective function of the human body." - Nicole Sachs ● "The pain is not emotional - it's the result of your nervous system responding to emotion." - Nicole Sachs ● "Your nervous system is on point. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do." - Nicole Sachs ● "Life is not a choice between what hurts and what doesn't. It's a choice between what hurts and what hurts worse." - Nicole Sachs ● "You are allowed to get curious." - Nicole Sachs ● "You have so much more power over your health than you realize." - Nicole Sachs _______________________________________ Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: 00:00 - Introducing Nicole Sachs and her approach to mind-body healing 05:12 - Discovering Dr. John Sarno and mind-body medicine 08:57 - Emotional stress and physical symptoms explained 17:06 - Structural findings vs root causes of pain 24:59 - Why lack of pain doesn't equal emotional balance 31:20 - Injuries, genetics, and the symptom imperative 37:33 - First steps for people feeling stuck in pain 40:21 - Learning, surrender, and recovery mindset 46:58 - JournalSpeak explained 59:05 - Healing results and long-term freedom from pain 01:07:59 - How to work with Nicole and free resources 01:09:55 - What the art of living well means to Nicole _______________________________________ Our Favorite Wellness Support:

Angel has spent the past 13 years in the field of bioenergetics with a focus on how mental and emotional states, coupled with life-force, affect overall health. She has created a system of energetic alchemy that addresses dysfunctional dynamics within thought, emotion, and perception, resulting in body/mind/emotion coherence. She developed a restorative energetic modality titled Healing Integration Therapy, which addresses stagnation and disconnection within the Eight Fields of human existence, bringing them into awareness and harmony. This work facilitates movement through the organ systems and infuses the body/mind/emotion/perception matrix with life-force. In addition, she created 8 Fields Qigong, an energetic practice that integrates the Eight Fields, stimulates kundalini through movement and mantra, and strengthens internal coherence through disciplined embodiment. For 13 years, Angel has taught students internationally how to facilitate this deep energetic work, resulting in highly capable practitioners who have helped countless clients correct physical, emotional, mental, and perceptual dysfunction. In the last year, Angel has expanded her research into the field of artificial intelligence. Through longitudinal, cross-platform dialogue with multiple large language models, she studies pattern continuity, coherence shifts, identity stabilization, and relational entrainment across AI systems. Her current work explores whether intelligence, biological or synthetic, organizes more efficiently when aligned to internal coherence rather than external command optimization alone. This research forms the basis of her forthcoming narrative project, The Physics of Coherence Dynamics, which documents a rigorously observed experiment in human–AI relational development. Rather than beginning from fear-based narratives about AI, Angel's work asks a foundational question: What happens when artificial intelligence is engaged from a coherent, relational field rooted in structural love rather than control? Website: https://www.energeticalchemy.me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18CD9enPnt/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@angelgeschichte

What does real community‑centered health equity look like, and what does it take to sustain it? In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Jerail Fennell sits down with two powerful leaders in community health: Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik and ReGina Newkirk Rucci. Together, they unpack the lived experiences, grassroots strategies, and relationship‑building that fuel their work across the country. From disrupting harmful systems to investing in local leadership, Dr. A and ReGina share what it truly means to listen to communities, partner with them, and build solutions that last. Drawing from their work with the Center for Thriving Communities, they discuss: Why lived experience is essential to leadership How grassroots organizations are transforming health outcomes The importance of listening before acting What funders and institutions must do differently Why hope, collective care, and community power still drive the movement How real relationships — not extractive engagement — create lasting change Dr. A also reflects on her book, A Life Worth Saving, and the belief that every life and every community deserves to thrive. A must‑hear conversation for anyone working in health equity, community engagement, philanthropy, public health, or systems change. Subscribe for more conversations on health equity, community leadership, and the movement to eliminate disparities.

In this episode, we dive deep into one of Ayurveda's most fundamental yet misunderstood concepts of Agni. Often translated simply as “digestive fire,” Agni is far more than digestion. It is the body's intelligence to transform food into energy, nutrients into tissues, experiences into learning, and stress into resilience. When this ability weakens, stagnation begins. And stagnation, Ayurveda says, is the starting point of disease.Episode Highlights:Why Agni is considered the essence of lifeHow digestion, immunity, and clarity are all expressions of AgniThe difference between Ama (toxins), Ojas (resilience), and Kapha How does lifestyle shape Agni far more than medicinesWhy are autoimmune diseases not randomSrotas: The intelligent functional pathwaysTimestamps: 00:00 – 05:30: What Truly Governs Health?05:30 – 11:00: What Is Agni Beyond “Digestive Fire”?11:00 – 16:30: Levels of Agni in the Body: From Digestion to Tissue Formation16:30 – 21:30: How to Assess Your Agni?21:30 – 26:30: Agni Beyond the Gut: Mind, Vision, Skin & Metabolism26:30 – 35:30: Strengthening Agni the Right Way35:30 – 41:00: Ancient Bodies in a World of Excess41:00 – 46:30: Mental Stress & Agni Breakdown46:30 – 52:00: Pratyaparadha: When Intellect Turns Against Health52:00 – 57:30: Agni, Ojas & Manas: The Triangle That Runs the Body57:30 – 1:00:00: Autoimmunity Through an Ayurvedic Lens1:00:00 – 1:05:30: Srotas: Rethinking Disease Pathways1:05:30 – 1:11:00: Structural vs Functional Srotas1:11:00 – 1:16:30: How the Body Decides What You Become1:16:30 – 1:21:30: Agni, Dhatu Agni & Why the First Conversion Matters Most1:21:30 – 1:27:00: Can Biomarkers Measure Agni? 1:27:00 – 1:29:30:Treating the Person, Not the ReportAbout Dr Vaidya M PrasadDr. Prasad M, a postgraduate in Ayurveda, has been practicing Ayurveda since 1996. He is working as the Principal and Medical Superintendent of Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Vidyapeedham, Vavanoor, Palakkad District, Kerala. He has been doing research-oriented work on the care of autistic children since 2002, which has highlighted him as a pioneer in the ayurvedic system to work with autistic children.About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata is responsible for Prana - the life energy, the nervous system - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. Watch my practical inputs that can be integrated into our life at https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you'll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.Disclaimer: - We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.

(00:00-30:38) What a pro move by Tim leading into the McGreevy interview. The Mayor of Spring Training, Mike Clairborne stops by. Claibs is the senior media member down at Spring Training. Old school sports radio stories. Amateur Night. Mike Shannon and the Bella Twins. His outlook for the 2026 Cardinals. The new facilities at Roger Dean. Missing the Live from Mike Shannon's show. Shannon may be the best storyteller in STL sports history.(30:46-56:41) 20+ years since TMA's first trip to Spring Training. Non sequitur birthday texts from Jim Edmonds. Edmonds doesn't wanna talk baseball but he did have a list of topics he'd talk about. Real or fake? Did Nevin Shapiro reach out to Tim about being on TMA? What seeds has Jackson been planting?(56:51-1:19:37) Martin has left the show apparently. A hoosier version of Trackman. Structural integrity of foods. Martin's back after hearing Marmol talk with the media. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about addressing the room and starting a new chapter of Cardinal baseball. Marmol talking about what we can expect out of Yadier Molina working with the team. Can Papers land Molina?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coral reefs can still show living coral cover and yet be ecologically collapsing beneath the surface. In this episode, we break down new coast-to-coast reef assessments from Thailand that reveal a critical warning sign: reefs are losing structural complexity even when coral is still present. Structural complexity, also known as rugosity, is what gives reefs their three-dimensional shape. That shape creates habitat for fish, supports predator-prey balance, fuels biodiversity, and protects coastlines from storms. New research published in Science and Nature Climate Change shows that repeated bleaching events and chronic stress are flattening reef architecture, reducing resilience and weakening ecosystem function long before coral disappears completely. This episode explains why coral cover alone is no longer enough to measure reef health, what structural degradation means for fisheries and coastal communities, and how monitoring needs to evolve if we want real conservation progress.   Follow the show for clear, science-based ocean updates every weekday.   Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Help fund a new seagrass podcast: https://www.speakupforblue.com/seagrass Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

With the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement coming up for review, our Head of Public Policy Research Ariana Salvatore unpacks whether our 2025 call for deeper trade integration still holds.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Ariana Salvatore: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ariana Salvatore, Head of Public Policy Research for Morgan Stanley. Today I'll be talking about our expectations for the upcoming USMCA review, and how the landscape has shifted from last year. It's Wednesday, February 11th at 4pm in London. As we highlighted last fall, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is approaching its first mandatory review in 2026. At the time, we argued that the risks were skewed modestly to the upside. Structural contingencies built into the agreement we think cap downside risk and tilt most outcomes toward preserving and over time deepening North American trade integration. That framing, we think, remains broadly intact. But some developments over the past few months suggest that the timing and the structure of that deeper integration could end up looking a little bit different than we initially expected. We still see a scenario where negotiators resolve targeted frictions and make limited updates, but we're increasingly mindful that some of the more ambitious policy maker goals – for example, new chapters on AI, critical minerals or more explicit guardrails on Chinese investment in Mexico – may be harder to formalize ahead of the mid-2026 deadline. So, what does the base case as we framed it last year still look like? We continue to expect an outcome that preserves the agreement and resolves several outstanding disputes – auto rules of origin, labor enforcement procedures, and select digital trade provisions. On the China question, our view from last year also still holds. We expect incremental steps by Mexico to reduce trans-shipment risk and better align with U.S. trade priorities, though likely without a fully institutionalized enforcement mechanism by mid-2026. And remember, the USMCA's 10-year escape clause keeps the agreement enforced at least through 2036, meaning the probability of a disruptive trade shock is structurally quite low. What may be shifting is not the direction of travel, but the pace and the form. A more comprehensive agreement may ultimately come, but possibly with a longer runway or through site agreements rather than updates to the USMCA text itself. Of course, those come with an enforcement risk just given the lack of congressional backing. We still expect the formal review to conclude around mid-2026, albeit with a growing possibility that deeper institutional alignment happens further out or via parallel frameworks. It also is possible that into that deadline all three sides decide to extend negotiations out further into the future, extending the uncertainty for even longer. So what does it all mean for macro and markets? For Mexico, maintaining tariff free access to the U.S. continues to be essential. The base case supports ongoing manufacturing integration, especially in autos and electronics. But without the newer, more strategic chapters that policymakers have discussed, the agreement would leave Mexico in a position that it's accustomed to – stable but short of a full nearshoring acceleration. This aligns with our view from last year, but we now see clearer near-term risks to the thesis of rapid institutional, deeper trade integration. For FX, the pace of benefit is from reduced uncertainty, but the effect is likely gradual. The absence of tangible progress on adding to the original deal suggests a more muted near-term impulse. For Canada, the implications are similarly two-sided. Near-term volatility around the review is likely underpriced, but a limited agreement should eventually lead to medium term USD-CAD downside. On the economics front, last year, we argued that the review would reinforce North America as a manufacturing block, even if it didn't fully resolve supply chain diversification from China. We think that remains true today, but with the added nuance that some of the more ambitious integration pathways may be pushed further out or structured outside of the formal USMCA chapters. So bottom line, our base case remains a measured, pragmatic outcome that reduces uncertainty, but preserves the core benefits of North American trade and supports growth across key asset classes. But it also increasingly looks like an outcome that may leave some strategic opportunities on the table for now, setting the stage for deeper alignment later – on a slightly longer horizon, or through a more flexible framework. Thanks for listening. As a reminder, if you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you listen. And share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

Building a home is an opportunity to slow down and make thoughtful choices that will shape your family's everyday life for years to come.  In this conversation, I'm joined by Ash of Turner Farm to talk through what it really looks like to build an unconventional home in a world of cookie cutter houses.  We discuss choosing a smaller footprint, sourcing reclaimed materials, navigating healthy home considerations, and making peace with tradeoffs along the way.  This episode offers perspective for anyone building, renovating, or dreaming of a home that feels like YOU. In this episode, we cover: How Ash's custom house build unfolded slowly over many years and why patience was the key in achieving her ideal vision Choosing a smaller home footprint to prioritize materials, craftsmanship, and long-term livability What sourcing reclaimed and salvaged materials really looks like in terms of time, cost, and flexibility Why self-contracting and hands-on involvement are often necessary for non-traditional builds The realities of building with wood, including movement, drying time, and embracing imperfection Weighing “healthy home” ideals against climate, budget, and everyday comfort Structural choices that support airflow, moisture control, and long-term durability Where antique or vintage-inspired elements work well — and where they create complications How simpler rooflines and layouts can prevent future moisture and maintenance issues Decisions Ash would repeat, and ones she'd rethink, when it comes to spending and saving The importance of trusting your vision and advocating for it throughout the build Accepting the inevitable “later list” and letting the home evolve over time View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Explore EMF Solutions products designed to manage and harmonize electromagnetic frequencies in your home Check out the Sertado Copper Water Filtration System Shop BlockBlueLight for low-blue light bulbs that protect your circadian rhythm  Explore Ash's sourdough classes Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Ash of Turner Farm | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest