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Structural Fatigue and Leaks on the ISS Zvezda Module. Guest: Anatoly Zak. Zak details the critical role of the Zvezda module, which provides propulsion and life support for the International Space Station. He addresses growing concerns over air leaks and cracks in a transfer compartment. While currently manageable, the cracks reappear despite repeated sealing attempts. 31954

The Strangest Secret was released in 1956. Earl Nightingale’s 35-minute, six-and-a-half-thousand-word recording was one of the earliest motivational tapes. It sold more than a million copies and became the first spoken-word recording to achieve Gold Record status. The recording was released during a period of post-war economic expansion in the United States. Consumer culture was booming, and suburban home ownership was rising. The promise of upward mobility felt tangible for a growing American middle class encouraged to live a story about abundance, opportunity, and individual advancement. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I look at some of the ideas and assumptions running through The Strangest Secret, and how they echo themes that have become deeply embedded in self-help culture over the past century. https://youtu.be/-t_aynxdw9E What interests me is less whether Nightingale’s advice works than the story he tells about success, failure, responsibility, and human potential. It’s a format followed by generations of motivational speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and personal development enthusiasts. It continues to influence how many of us think about ourselves and the world today. I heard about The Strangest Secret through a video by Sean Munger titled The Tools Cult: History of the Amway Motivational Tape Scam. My attention was caught by a reference to Napoleon Hill, who inspired Nightingale when he read Think and Grow Rich in 1948. That book, as well as Nightingale’s tape, became important resources on the Amway reading list. Nightingale’s Definition of Success “When we say about 5% achieve success, we have to define success, and here's the definition. Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.” This is a reasonable concept. To act in the service of bringing a worthy ideal into being provides a flexible definition that can be applied in many ways. Nightingale says he believes that success is a life lived with a specific sense of purpose and direction. So it’s confusing when he seems to undermine this by viewing success through a financial lens. He suggests that if you follow 100 men between the ages of 25 and 65, you would witness a desire for success at the start of life, but by the time they’re 65, one will be rich, four will be financially independent, five will still be working, and 54 will be broke. This underpins his position that only 5% of people are successful. So which is it? Being financially independent by age 65 or progressively realising a worthy ideal? Those things are not necessarily linked. An artist, a teacher, a carer, or a community organiser, and anyone who does something despite the lack of guaranteed financial reward. By Nightingale’s own definition, these people may well be successful. They are realising a worthy ideal. Yet his framework shifts from an existential definition of success to an economic one, where in reality, a person can only be deemed successful if they make lots of money. Self-Help Tropes Nightingale’s talk conforms with many of the self-help tropes we are becoming familiar with on this journey. The Secret “If you understand completely what I'm going to tell you from this moment on, your life will never be the same again. You will suddenly find that good luck just seems to be attracted to you. The things you want just seem to fall in line and from now on you won't have the problems, the worries, the knowing lump of anxiety that, perhaps, you have experienced before. Doubt, fear, well they'll be things of the past.” The idea of a secret runs through the history of self-help. There is always some missing piece, some hidden principle that, once understood and applied, will change everything. The details vary slightly from book to book, but the structure remains remarkably similar. The reader is invited to believe that happiness, peace, prosperity, confidence, healing, or fulfilment are all waiting on the other side of a single insight. It’s a compelling promise. Nice if true. Metaphor As Evidence Self-help authors often lean on metaphors in ways that make them seem like evidence for a position. Nightingale says, “People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going,” and compares successful people to ships sailing towards a predetermined destination. He then imagines a ship without a captain, crew, or destination and concludes that it will drift aimlessly. The comparison sounds persuasive until you stop and think about it. A ship is designed for a destination. Human beings are not. Some of the richest experiences in life emerge through experimentation, curiosity, accident, and changing direction. A ship without a crew and a destination isn’t fulfilling its literal purpose and reason for existing (built by humans as a logistical tool). A human is not the same. There are many reasons people choose not to structure their lives around the pursuit of goals. “The man who has no goal, who doesn't know where he is going and whose thoughts must therefore be thoughts of confusion and anxiety and fear and worry, becomes what he thinks about. His life becomes one of frustration, fear, anxiety and worry and if he thinks about nothing, he becomes nothing.” I would suggest that many successful people function effectively without the kind of goals Nightingale advocates. And people who have focused so obsessively on a single drive that they’ve lost important things like their health, relationships, and meaningful hobbies. Cherry-Picked Quotes Like many self-help authors, Nightingale draws on the authority of famous thinkers. One example is his quotation of Marcus Aurelius: “a man’s life is what his thoughts make of it.” I couldn’t find this in any of the translations of Meditations I checked, suggesting it is more likely a paraphrase than a direct quotation. The same pattern appears in his use of William James. Nightingale focuses on James’s claim that if you wish to be rich, learned, or good, you can become those things. “If you only care enough for a result, you will almost certainly ascertain it. If you wish to be rich, you will be rich. If you wish to be learned, you will be learned. If you wish to be good, you will good. Only you must then really wish these things and wish them exclusively and not wish at the same time a hundred other compatible things just as strongly.” To achieve something extraordinary requires excluding countless other possibilities. What happens when wealth becomes the exclusive organising principle of a life? What gets pushed aside? Relationships? Leisure? Health? Community? James seems at least as interested in that question as he is in achievement itself. Nightingale doesn’t acknowledge this. The Strangest Quote of Them All Perhaps the most confusing quote he uses is from George Bernard Shaw, who said, “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can't find them, make them.” It sounds like Shaw was spouting a self-help slogan. But this sounded strange to me because Shaw was a committed socialist and a leading member of the Fabian Society. He spent much of his life criticising the idea that individuals simply rise or fall according to personal merit. He repeatedly explored how economic and social structures shape people’s lives in his plays. Throughout his work, Shaw explored the relationship between individual agency and the social conditions people inherit. So where did this quote come from? It is actually a line spoken by the character Vivie Warren in Mrs Warren’s Profession, not by Shaw directly. As with any playwright, author, or comedian, we need to be careful about treating a character’s words as the artist’s personal philosophy. Charles Dickens (Fagin – Oliver Twist) The Obligatory Call To Action (and disclaimer) Like any good self-help talk, Nightingale finishes with a challenge. Write down what you want more than anything else. Carry it with you. Look at it every day. Maintain a positive outlook and give more than you’ve ever given before. The framework handles failure with a familiar disclaimer. If the method works, it gets the credit. If it doesn’t work, responsibility falls back on the individual. You didn’t believe enough, weren’t committed enough, lost focus, or didn’t give what was required. This secret is neither particularly strange nor surprising. It is a derivative of Napoleon Hill. In fact, it’s almost identical to what he wrote in Think and Grow Rich. There is always another level of effort required and another reason success remains just beyond reach. The possibility that the promise itself might be flawed rarely enters the conversation. My Enduring Question There is a gap between the question Nightingale starts with and the answer he arrives at. As a child growing up in poverty, he wanted to understand why some people prospered while others struggled. It’s an interesting question to explore. It opens up the potential to probe into themes of opportunity, power, ownership, luck, and the socio-economic landscape of society itself. Yet by the end of The Strangest Secret, that complexity has been replaced by a one-dimensional explanation and cure. Inequality is a direct product of our thoughts, goals, and willingness to work in the service of our personal dream. This move has become so familiar within self-help culture that it can be difficult to notice. Social questions become personal. Structural problems are solved by mindset. Inequality becomes a failure of ambition, and burnout becomes a failure of attitude. More than seventy years after The Strangest Secret was released, people are still being sold variations of the same promise. Support My Work It takes me time to research, produce, and edit these episodes. You can support me by sending a one-off donation or join us in the membership.

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Matt Arsenault, VP of Corporate Development & Strategic Alliances at Jamf Venture-backed companies are priced at their future state, not their current revenue. When growth stalls and another fundraising round stops making sense, the gap between VC valuation and what a strategic buyer will pay becomes the hardest conversation in any deal process. Matt Arsenault, VP of Corporate Development & Strategic Alliances at Jamf, has run this play across hundreds of targets. His work starts before the deal does, with the founder relationship, the cap table, and a clear-eyed conversation about risk tolerance that most corp dev teams never have.  What You'll Learn Why a $25M offer today can beat a $125M VC exit three years out How AI is shrinking the moat of wrapper-product startups and changing target screening The seven stakeholder groups in any acquisition and why most founders miss them How liquidation preferences and cap table structure change the math behind any offer Why VC relationships matter as much as founder relationships before a deal starts How to structure deals for underwater targets without losing the team What entrepreneurs should know about VC terms before taking their first check If you're working a deal where the founder's VC valuation is the first thing they said and the last thing they'll let go of, DealPilot, powered by M&A Science, gives you the guidance to close the gap without overpaying. ____________________ This episode of M&A Science is presented by DealRoom. DealRoom just launched the only MCP server built for Buyer-Led M&A™ — so your AI and your deal data finally work together. Connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot directly to DealRoom and let your AI read your pipeline, analyze due diligence documents, and automatically write findings back.  See for yourself: dealroom.net/mcp ____________________ Episode Chapters [00:01:14] Introduction and Kison's overview [00:03:32] Matt Arsenault's background and path into M&A [00:05:17] How VCs actually value companies: the two major components [00:06:52] Where VC and strategic buyer valuations diverge, and why [00:09:29] The current market for VC-backed acquisition targets [00:10:39] Rule of 40, profitable growth, and what AI is changing [00:25:01] The liquidation preference math: $25M today vs. $125M later [00:31:38] Cap table dynamics, voting power, and co-founder alignment [00:33:10] How to have the valuation conversation with a founder [00:35:35] How to structure deals when a company is underwater [00:36:45] Stakeholder management: severance, retention, and employee equity [00:44:03] Structural tools for bridging valuation gaps [00:49:21] What entrepreneurs should know before taking their first VC check [00:51:03] Due diligence war stories: what a code scan revealed

If you're someone who wants to make smart, thoughtful investments, but also wants to maximize the return you receive from every dollar you deploy, this episode will give you a lens that may change how you evaluate opportunities altogether. You'll discover why some investments create disproportionate returns while others quietly consume resources, the overlooked variables that sophisticated investors often consider, and a practical framework to help you make more confident, higher-ROI decisions in business and life. In today's episode, you'll discover: Learn to spot opportunities that create disproportionate returns, even when they don't look logical on paper. Discover the lens that reveals which decisions are surprisingly expensive, quietly undervalued, or most likely to serve you over time. Get a simple AI prompt that helps you evaluate investments the way sophisticated investors evaluate assets. Listen now to discover how sophisticated investors think about value, what may be missing from your own calculations, and how to make decisions that can compound far beyond the initial investment.   Resources mentioned: Kat's transformation video: https://www.theuncommonway.com/testimonials AI prompt: I have a pattern where I tend to ____________. I'm considering working with a coach who has a strong track record of helping women move beyond this pattern, but I want to make a thoughtful decision about whether the investment is worthwhile. What is the potential lifetime value of no longer operating this way? Please consider financial, emotional, relational, health, leadership, and opportunity-related impacts for my business and life, and estimate both conservative and optimistic scenarios.   Work With Jenna: The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here.   Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/  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 founder leadership evolution, decision-making, team development and stability, and the systemic and strategic 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 structures, strengthening decisions, 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.  

Kenneth Chester

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Structural resilience was on full display today as domestic indices shook off negative global tech cues. Join us as we break down the intraday price action and short-covering that led to Nifty's impressive late-stage bounce. We discuss the key chart structures and individual stock setups to watch for tomorrow's opening bell. Get the facts here.

Structural resilience was on full display today as domestic indices shook off negative global tech cues. Join us as we break down the intraday price action and short-covering that led to Nifty's impressive late-stage bounce. We discuss the key chart structures and individual stock setups to watch for tomorrow's opening bell. Get the facts here.

Structural resilience was on full display today as domestic indices shook off negative global tech cues. Join us as we break down the intraday price action and short-covering that led to Nifty's impressive late-stage bounce. We discuss the key chart structures and individual stock setups to watch for tomorrow's opening bell. Get the facts here.

Kenneth Chester

Kenneth Chester

Kenneth Chester

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, three federal judges, in three separate cases, are evaluating evidentiary filings to appoint a special prosecutor against Todd Blanche and the MAGA DOJ for prosecutorial misconduct and defrauding the court.Then, on the rest of the menu, a fourth postal worker since 2024 has died at the flagship Georgia USPS facility that has no phones; a South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Kristi Noem is now implicated in his niece's death; and, a MAGA appeals court ruled Trump can disappear the George Washington House slavery exhibit in Philadelphia because it “inappropriately disparaged” white slave owners, “past or living.”After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Pete Hegseth's insulting and critical “job” review is out of step with what NATO allies are already doing; and, diplomatic hell is unleashed as Italy's Prime Minister Meloni went ballistic over a “completely fabricated” Trump story at the G7.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep 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.

Today I am deLIGHTed to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Jordan Maynard, focusing on her research with Gypsy Roma Traveller communities in education. In this episode:Jordan described her decade-long journey working with these communities, explaining the problematic nature of the GRT umbrella term and the diverse groups it encompasses, including Roma who were forcibly nomadic and Irish Travellers who choose nomadism. She detailed how her research aimed to create "relational stopping places": safe spaces where young people could express their cultural identities and challenge deficit narratives about their communities. Jordan shared specific examples from her 7-month study where young people organised an art exhibition to raise money for homeless charities and hosted their own Christmas party, demonstrating how they grew in confidence when given agency to determine their own activities. The conversation explored themes of :Structural racism, Cultural humility, and The importance of questioning Western educational frameworks that often view these communities through a deficit lens. Jordan emphasised that the research created an ongoing legacy through Learning Partnership West, which continues to replicate the approach across multiple settings.Thank you so much, Jordan for your time and your insights. I enJOYed every minute of it. Unfortunately, her thesis is not available online yet but you can reach out to Jordan via LinkedIn if you would like to get access:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-maynard-3b7b20270

Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's historic IPO, which raised over $85 billion, granting the company resources far exceeding NASA's budget. He also reports on structural leaks in Russia's Zvezda module on the International Space Station. (11)

Why do millions of patients qualify for bariatric surgery, yet only a fraction ever make it to the operating room?Hosts·      Matthew Martin, trauma and bariatric surgeon at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (Los Angeles, California)·      Adrian Dan, bariatric and MIS surgeon, program director for the advanced MIS bariatric and foregut fellowship at Summa Health System (Akron, Ohio)·      Crystal Johnson Mann, bariatric and foregut surgeon at the University of Florida (Gainesville, Florida)·      Katherine Cironi, general surgery resident at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (Los Angeles, California)Learning objectives:This episode explores disparities in access to bariatric surgery through three key studies examining eligibility, referral patterns, and weight stigma.References: Article #1: Socioeconomic disparities in eligibility and access to bariatric surgery: a national population-based analysis (2010, Martin et al.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19782647/ Analyzed national U.S. datasets to compare patients eligible for bariatric surgery with those who underwent surgery.  Although more than 22 million Americans met criteria for bariatric surgery, only about 0.4% underwent surgery in 2006. Patients eligible for surgery were more likely to be female, uninsured, lower income, and from racial and ethnic minority groups, while those receiving surgery were disproportionately Caucasian women with private insurance.  This discussion highlights insurance coverage as one of the largest structural barriers to care. Article #2: Investigating racial disparities in bariatric surgery referrals (2019, Johnson-Mann et al.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30824334/ This study focused on referral patterns within a primary care network.  Among nearly 4,700 eligible patients, only 5% were referred to bariatric surgery.  Referral disparities were seen across sex, ethnicity, and insurance status. Hispanic patients were significantly less likely to be referred and were far more likely to be uninsured or self-pay.  The study emphasizes that disparities begin long before the operating room, often at the level of primary care referral and institutional access policies. Article #3: Assessing Weight Stigma Interventions: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials (2025, Wang et al.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40227369/ Examined interventions designed to reduce weight stigma. Across 56 randomized controlled trials, most interventions demonstrated improvements in attitudes toward obesity.  Effective approaches included emphasizing the biologic and environmental causes of obesity, promoting weight-inclusive healthcare, fostering empathy through shared narratives, and using cognitive dissonance strategies to challenge implicit bias.  However, changing attitudes does not necessarily translate into improved clinical behavior or patient outcomes. Together, these studies demonstrate that disparities in bariatric surgery occur at multiple stages: eligibility, referral, access, and treatment. Structural barriers, provider bias, insurance limitations, and societal stigma all contribute to inequitable care. Herein, we emphasize the importance of expanding access pathways, improving provider education, and actively reducing weight stigma to ensure equitable surgical care for all eligible patients.Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium: https://behindtheknife.org/premiumOral Board Review: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-boardOral Board Simulator: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board/simulatorGeneral Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US

In this episode of Partner Perspectives, a special miniseries within the Look Forward podcast, host Molly Mintz explores the rapid evolution and enduring resilience of global fixed income markets. Drawing on S&P Global and Vanguard's joint research, Partner Perspectives: Unlocking Potential Ahead, the conversation examines how geopolitical disruption, technological innovation, and  new market innovations and infrastructure are transforming the bond market for issuers, investors, and portfolio managers alike.  Alexandre Birry of S&P Global Ratings provides the macro-credit perspective, explaining that bond markets have remained orderly and functional despite geopolitical uncertainty, energy price volatility, and broader macro risks. He discusses the surge in tech and AI-related issuance, the growing importance of selectivity in credit markets, and the longer-term potential of infrastructure innovations such as tokenization, DeFi, stablecoins, and digital settlement rails.  Matt Chessum of S&P Global Market Intelligence unpacks the growth of global fixed income ETFs, which have expanded into a multi-trillion-dollar market by offering investors diversified bond exposure through a single tradable vehicle. Chessum explains how bond ETFs can improve accessibility, transparency, and price discovery (especially during periods of stress), while also pointing to a future in which digitalization and tokenized market infrastructure further enhance market liquidity and flexibility.  Jeffrey Johnson of Vanguard takes listeners inside the mechanics of bond index fund management, explaining why fixed income indexing is far more complex than it may first appear. With benchmarks like the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index containing roughly 14,000securities, Johnson describes the "art and science" of sampling, risk alignment, trading, and cost management required to closely track a benchmark. He emphasizes why low-cost bond index funds remain a critical source of diversification and ballast in uncertain markets.  Chapters:  [00:00] - Introduction to Partner Perspectives and the evolution of fixed income  [03:00] - Alex Birry on bond market resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty  [05:25] - Tech issuance, AI disruption, and the new status quo in credit risk  [07:50] - The future of bond market infrastructure: DeFi, stablecoins, and tokenization  [10:45] - Matt Chesham on how fixed income ETFs work and why they've grown so quickly  [13:20] - Structural cost advantages, diversification, and the appeal of bond ETFs  [16:00] - How bond ETFs improve liquidity, price discovery, and market access  [20:10] - ETFs in volatile markets: resilience, stress scenarios, and risk transfer  [24:10] - Looking ahead: digitalization, modular bond investing, and market evolution  [29:45] - Jeffrey Johnson on the complexity of managing bond index funds  [31:45] - Why fixed income indexing lagged equities and what's driving adoption now  [35:10] - How investors use broad and targeted bond index funds  [37:10] - The "art and science" of tracking the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index  [41:20] - Why active decision-making powers passive bond portfolios  [43:20] - Why bonds remain essential as portfolio ballast in uncertain times  [45:00] - Final takeaways and the importance of collaboration across markets  This podcast was authored by a cross-section of representatives from S&P Global and in certain circumstances external guest authors. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent and are not necessarily reflected in the products and services those entities offer. This research is a publication of S&P Global and does not comment on current or future credit ratings or credit rating methodologies. 

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Knapp, an Alaskan grower and author of Beyond the Root Cellar, to explore what it means to solve the biggest gaping hole in the local food system: winter food security. We dive deep into his journey from chemical engineering and a formative Fulbright grant in Sweden to establishing a successful, low-overhead storage crop farm in Fairbanks, Alaska. We highlight how Sam built a highly viable business on 1 acre by focusing on low-maintenance root crops like parsnips and utilizing efficient, manual systems instead of heavy machinery. Sam breaks down the structural design of his self-built cold storage facility, tips for managing humidity with Inkbird sensors and thermostats, and the reality of fighting thermal mass in the ground. Finally, we discuss how local growers can build predictable, highly profitable “off-season” revenue, his advice on avoiding the "YouTube Academy" trap by finding mentors, and his ultimate mission to democratize cold storage for local communities.Sam's book: Beyond The Root CellarTimestamps [00:00] Intro.[03:34] Shifting local foods from a summer novelty to reliable winter staples.[07:47] Pivoting from a PhD engineering track to an intense physical farm season in Sweden.[17:43] Arriving in Fairbanks and integrating into a resilient community of transplants.[25:03] Operating an off-grid farm through extreme sub-zero winter temperatures.[36:19] Designing a low-maintenance, part-time farm layout to balance summer field research.[46:13] Breaking down the real economics, gross revenues, and net profits of a 1 acre farm.[55:04] Debunking tractor dependency and utilizing manual tools for market gardening.[01:00:22] Structural mechanics of modern root cellars vs. traditional root cellars.[01:23:46] Utilizing residential cooling units and custom micro-environments to preserve crops cleanly.[01:47:47] Rapid fire Q&A, books, fitness and wellness, and traditional dance.SponsorsDubois Agrinovation: Get 10% off by choosing the promo code ‘MasterClass – Jean-Martin Fortier' when you create an account. Some exceptions apply. https://duboisag.com/Johnny's Selected Seeds: Sign up for Johnny's newsletter to receive the latest news, products, and more. New members get $10 off their next order of $50 or more!http://www.johnnyseeds.com/Start Your Market Gardener Journey Here: https://themarketgardener.com/starthere/Links/ResourcesStart Your Market Gardener Journey Here : https://themarketgardener.com/starthere/Market Gardener Institute:  https://themarketgardener.com Masterclass:  https://themarketgardener.com/courses/the-market-gardener-masterclass Newsletter:  https://themarketgardener.com/newsletterBlog:  https://themarketgardener.com/blog Books: https://themarketgardener.com/booksGrowers & Co: https://growers.coHeirloom: https://heirloom.ag/The Old Mill: https://www.espaceoldmill.com/en/Follow UsWebsite: http://themarketgardener.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/marketgardenerinstitute Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarketgardeners Guest Social Media LinksSam Knapp:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeetalaska/ JM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmartinfortierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanmartinfortier

In this KER QuickTake, Cory and Shad provide an inside look at the recent dramatic shifts across the commodity landscape. We analyze everything from the short-term summer doldrums to the broader resource cycle, offering perspective on where investors can still find massive opportunities. Key Discussion Points: Precious Metals Technical Damage: A breakdown of how gold, silver, GDX, and SILJ have broken down on short and now medium term charts.  The BPGDM Sentiment Gauge: How the Gold Miners Bullish Percent Index recently flagged an ultra-rare extreme reading, and what it means for short-term traders. A Flood of Free-Trading Paper: Analyzing a massive, multi-billion-dollar wave of newly tradeable stock hitting the junior sector and its downward pressure on current momentum. Copper as the Outperformer: Why copper remains in a textbook bull market and where the opportunities in the equities are. Crude Oil and Energy Volatility: Assessing the structural damage to the oil markets, the reality of depleted strategic reserves, and why energy stocks still hold long-term value. Please let us know your thoughts! Our email addresses are Fleck@kereport.com and Shad@kereport.com   ------------------------ For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Many providers focus on symptoms but what if the real issue is hidden toxicity, neurological dysfunction and structural instability?In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Sarah Kotlerman shares how her team combines advanced imaging, concentrated chiropractic care and functional laboratory testing to uncover the root causes behind chronic illness.Topics include:• Why toxicity testing should be foundational in complex cases • Heavy metals, mycotoxins, environmental toxins and PFAS • The importance of testing over guessing • NeuroZoomer insights and brain autoimmunity • Structural instability and chronic inflammation • Why objective testing changes clinical outcomes • How Vibrant Wellness testing supports clinical decision making

Known to millions as Mrs. Moneypenny from her 16 year Financial Times column, Heather has been an investment banker, executive search entrepreneur, Edinburgh Fringe performer, off Broadway actress, PhD holder, chartered accountant and now Provost of Heriot-Watt University Dubai, overseeing 5,500 students and 600 staff. She qualified as a chartered accountant three weeks before her 60th birthday. She borrowed £1.8 million personally to buy a business, then gifted it to her staff. She co-founded the 30% Club when women held just 12% of FTSE board seats. It is now 45%.  This conversation covers all of it. Why she rejects guilt and regret as wasted emotions. What structural barriers actually stop women from getting ahead and how to dismantle them. Why Dubai's greatest advantage is not the skyline but the connectivity and free movement of capital and labour that Europe has quietly forgotten. And what she really thinks about the value of a university degree.  Heather also shares the story behind the Taylor Bennett Foundation, built to help Black and minority ethnic graduates break into professional services, funded from her own dividends, and the moment she knew it was working.    Timestamps:  0:00 Four failed engagements, a baby to feel anchored, and the unvarnished truth about having children  5:30 The queen of reinvention: why preparation meets opportunity and how Heather built her career in layers  7:11 Her one regret: not qualifying as an accountant sooner and why she finally did it at 59  11:19 Dubai versus Singapore versus Hong Kong: what makes this city different from every other global hub  15:46 Living through the missile attacks, what inflation and food security really look like from the inside, and who has barely noticed  21:18 Structural barriers, the 30% Club, and why three women in a room of ten changes everything  27:01 Borrowing £1.8 million, building Taylor Bennett, and then giving it all away  33:49 Mrs. Moneypenny: 16 years, 800 columns, and the barometer story that almost ended her career  39:25 The Taylor Bennett Foundation and why she measures success by impact not money  43:44 Selling out Edinburgh Fringe and performing off Broadway: the chapter nobody expected  52:22 Heriot-Watt Dubai: why they only teach subjects that lead to jobs and what universities are actually for  59:06 Entrepreneurship, incubators and why she finds young people today far more ambitious than her generation  1:01:24 Why she hates the word networking and what building social capital actually means  1:04:09 Quickfire: the best way into investment banking, what every future leader needs, and what Dubai understands that Europe has forgotten    Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media  https://www.instagram.com/madeindubaipodcast/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586194260076  https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en  https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge  https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/  https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV  https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/ 

"Do nothing for us without us." According to today's guest Robyn Bussey, that operating principle is the basis for effective community health work. "You don't go into a community and dictate. You go and listen and trust and be a partner," she adds. As you'll learn in this enlightening conversation, Bussey is following that approach in her current work as Just Health Director at the Partnership for Southern Equity, an Atlanta-based nonprofit advancing racial equity and shared prosperity across the South.  On this episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier, Bussey provides illuminating  examples of community-rooted work in South Fulton County and rural Georgia, and explains why community health workers may be the most underutilized asset in addressing health disparities. This wide-ranging interview with host Michael Carrese also explores: Bussey's candid perspective on what happened to the surge of interest in health equity that occurred during COVID; Why life expectancy gains in many Southern states have lagged behind the rest of the country; Her advice to students and early-career clinicians about where they're needed most.   Mentioned in this episode:  Partnership for Southern Equity If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

June 11, 2026 - A new report from InUnity Alliance highlights the long delays for New Yorkers in need of community-based services for mental health and substance abuse disorders. We explore the underlying problems and how to address them with Jihoon Kim, the organization's president and CEO.

Ever found yourself staring at the NCEES website wondering why there seems to be two exams for Structural Engineering folks — the PE Civil: Structural Exam and the PE Structural Exam?

In our latest Session, Juliet talks to William Raban about his five decades in film, and especially his engagement with London, from his time in the London Film-Makers' Co-operative in the early 1970s to his most recent work in 2020. They discussed William's origins in the Structural and Materialist movement of the Seventies, and his use of different film formats from 8mm to digital; how he made his feature-length Thames Film (1986), narrated by John Hurt and shown on Channel 4; his A13 (1994) and Island Race (1996), made partly in response to the election of a British National Party councillor on the Isle of Dogs in east London; how authors such as Charles Dickens and T. S. Eliot have come into his work; and the difficulty of making films in the wake of the atrocities in Gaza and elsewhere. A full list of references, with links is available to Patreon subscribers – go to https://www.patreon.com/c/suite212 to subscribe to Suite (212) for as little as £3.50 a month.

In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Ber‑Henda Williams sits down with Dr. Caira Boggs, Director of the Michigan Public Health Institute's Center for Health Innovation and Practice and Detroit Health Initiatives. A proud Detroit native and Detroit Public Schools graduate, Dr. Boggs leads 16 initiatives focused on health equity, recovery, food access, chronic disease prevention, and community‑led grantmaking — all grounded in the lived experiences of Detroit neighborhoods. Dr. Boggs shares the early moments that shaped her understanding of inequity, from growing up in a deeply connected Detroit community to witnessing stark disparities when she left home for college. Her path from kinesiology and pre‑med to public health leadership was fueled by a desire to advocate for people who look like her — especially after learning how maternal and infant health outcomes disproportionately impact Black women, regardless of income or education. Together, Ber‑Henda and Dr. Boggs explore:  What resilience looks like in Detroit neighborhoods, where communities “keep going, keep moving, no matter what,” despite redlining, food insecurity, and structural barriers. How Detroit schools and neighborhood roots shaped Dr. Caira's public health lens. Worker health realities in Detroit's plants — from blood pressure to chronic disease risks. What recovery‑friendly workplaces need: Narcan access, dignity, and long‑term support. Food insecurity as both structural and neighbor‑to‑neighbor — and how small acts help.  Neighborhood‑driven solutions like micro‑grants, walking clubs, and anchor organizations. How COVID‑19 exposed inequities and elevated social determinants of health. Dr. Boggs also reflects on the personal experiences that continue to motivate her — from loved ones whose health outcomes could have been different with better access, to the collective trauma and awakening brought on by the pandemic. Her message is clear: every person has the power to change someone's trajectory, whether through advocacy, compassion, or simply knowing the people on your block. This episode is essential listening for anyone working in community health, public health, philanthropy, health equity, or systems‑level change — and for anyone who believes in the strength and brilliance of Detroit's neighborhoods.

Stay informed on current events, visit www.NaturalNews.com  - PJM Grid Crisis and Data Center Impact (0:10) - PJM's Reserve Shortfall and Price Controls (3:26) - Impact of Data Centers on PJM Grid (6:04) - Preparation for Power Outages (12:44) - Battery Technology and Future Investments (27:26) - IPOs and Market Bubbles (30:56) - Introduction of First Green Electric Skid Steers (54:09) - Advantages of Electric Skid Steers (1:05:56) - Challenges and Future of Electric Equipment (1:12:49) - Remote Control and Job Efficiency (1:22:42) - Skepticism and Operator Experience (1:27:35) - Product Models and Market Positioning (1:28:39) - Pricing and Maintenance (1:30:33) - Future of Electric Heavy Equipment (1:34:40) - Safety and Operator Training (1:44:13) - Customer Experience and Dealer Network (1:49:04) - Regulatory and Market Dynamics (1:52:02) - Future of Battery Technology (1:52:43) - Decentralized Living and Off-Grid Solutions (1:53:58) - Anniversary and Guest Announcements (2:25:52) - UNA Consultations and Market Demand (2:31:45) - Legal Recognition and Benefits of UNAs (2:35:07) - Risk Management and Liability (2:37:58) - Technology and Innovation (2:40:48) - Show Production and Guest Invitations (2:52:22) - Supporting Providers and Product Recommendations (2:52:38) - Closing Remarks and Future Plans (2:52:56) Watch more independent videos at http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport  ▶️ Support our mission by shopping at the Health Ranger Store - https://www.healthrangerstore.com ▶️ Check out exclusive deals and special offers at https://rangerdeals.com ▶️ Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html Watch more exclusive videos here:

Why do some leaders command respect the moment they walk into a room, without trying so hard to earn it? Many women spend years building expertise, only to find themselves still questioning how they're being perceived, altering their message, or feeling pressure to fit a leadership mold that doesn't quite fit. In this conversation, entrepreneur and CEO Kate Stinson shares the surprising lesson she learned after years in male-dominated industries, and why the thing most people think creates executive presence often gets in the way of it. In this episode, you'll discover: The unexpected shift that helped Kate stop performing and start leading with greater confidence and influence Why some of the hardest setbacks become the catalyst for stronger leadership What founders need to focus on when building something so new that most people don't immediately understand it Listen now to discover what actually creates executive presence, and how to trust your vision when you're building something the world hasn't seen before. Find Kate:  CHIPIN: https://www.chipin.golf/  Linkedin: Kate Stinson Tiktok: @kate_chipin   Work With Jenna: The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here.   Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/  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 founder leadership evolution, decision-making, team development and stability, and the systemic and strategic 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 structures, strengthening decisions, 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.  

SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: http://riskreversal.substack.com/ Dan Nathan & Guy Adami break down the top market headlines and bring you stock market trade ideas for Tuesday, June 9th -- Learn more about FactSet: https://www.factset.com/lp/mrkt-callFollow us on Twitter @MRKTCallFollow @GuyAdami on TwitterFollow @CarterBWorth on TwitterFollow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMediaLike us on Facebook @RiskReversalWatch all of our videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You didn't run out of skills. You ran out of model.If you're a physical therapist, yoga teacher, acupuncturist, massage therapist, or chiropractor wondering how to make $10K months online — and you've been told the answer is more sessions, more certifications, or grinding harder — this episode is the correction. The jump from $3K to $10K months isn't about working more. It's about swapping the 1970s "revenue = hours" math for leverage: a packaged online program, pricing that reflects what your expertise is actually worth, and messaging that turns followers into clients.Your practitioner skills are not the problem. Your business structure is. And the timeline to fix it doesn't have to take five more years.If you've been Googling or asking ChatGPT things like:"how to replace my clinic salary with online income""how to stop trading hours for dollars as a wellness practitioner""how do I scale my practice online without burning out""how to charge more for my online program (and actually believe it's worth it)""online group program to grow beyond 1:1"…this is the episode that answers them.The three structural shifts that change everything:1. The session-by-session model has a hard ceiling. You cannot reach $10K months booking $80–$150 sessions — the hours simply don't exist in a week. The fix isn't more appointments; it's packaging your expertise into an online program so clients buy a result, not just your time.2. Pricing is a mindset before it's a number. Before you raise your rates, you have to genuinely believe your program is a no-brainer investment. That belief comes first — because it shows up in every single consult, whether you say it out loud or not.3. Marketing is what closes the gap. Knowing where to show up and what to say turns a stalled audience into a consistent pipeline of inquiries. Specific, problem-aware messaging beats generic tips every time — it's the difference between posting and actually getting found by the people ready to buy.You're one model away, not one more certification away.Get into the 100K Online Blueprint here: https://igniteurwellness.com/100k-online-practice-blueprint/Follow me on Instagram →  igniteyourwellnessbusinessReady to work with me? Book a consultation call on my website!→ https://igniteurwellness.com/business-coach-for-health-coaches/

Hello! This is Episode 407. This is Way #7 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series, and we are continuing through Section Two: Sustainable Design Strategies. The ways in Section Two are about the bigger-picture decisions that shape a project from a strategic level, before we get into the detail of specific systems, materials, or construction. Way #7 is Creating an Efficient Structural Design, Collaboratively. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/407] In the last episode, we covered the importance of choosing an aligned team. This episode is about something that your aligned team needs to do together: create a structural design that is genuinely efficient. This Way #7 tends to surprise homeowners, because structural design often feels like something that happens in the background of a project and rarely gets discussed with the client directly. But the decisions made around your home’s structural design have direct consequences for cost, material use, durability and longevity, and consequently, the sustainability of your finished home. Whether those decisions are made in the most efficient way usually comes down to one thing: when and how your designer or architect and structural engineer collaborate and integrate their work. In this episode, I take you through what structural efficiency actually means, why it typically doesn’t happen by default, what collaborative structural design looks like in practice, and the questions worth raising with your own team. As always, if you'd like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to any resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/407. Now, let's dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/407 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my signature online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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, Trump's California election denialism makes as much sense as his claim of a giant California water valve.Then, on the rest of the menu, a New Jersey police sergeant was charged with stealing a journalist's camera bag at the Delaney Hall protests; secret donors pumped millions of dollars into the MAGA groups behind the gutting of Black voting rights; and, no bank in the United States is willing to lend money to the Trump family, so how did a startup in North Carolina, financially backed by Junior, obtain a $620 million loan from the Department of Defense and a $50 million investment from the Department of Commerce?After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Russia is flooding Armenia with disinformation ahead of the EU-leaning nation's parliamentary election; and, the brutal killing of a 14-year-old girl gives new energy to Argentina's massive femicide protests.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep 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.

The distinction often overlooked in headline figures is what we economists call the difference between growth and structural transformation. Growth is an aggregate measure, indicating that the economy is expanding. Structural transformation, however, is more complex and consequential, as it assesses whether the composition of the economy is evolving in ways that genuinely enhance the material conditions of its inhabitants. By the first measure, Uttar Pradesh is performing reasonably well. By the second measure, the situation is considerably more concerning. Watch #Economix with ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya:----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/theres-a-problem-with-ups-trillion-dollar-economy-dream/2947729/

Today my guest is Ritam Chaurey, who is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. We talked about structural transformation in India over the last three decades, how firm level behavior responds to regulatory and fiscal changes, how firms choose between capital and labor, or permanent versus contractual labor, land use and factory location, and much more. Recorded April 29th, 2026. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Follow Ritam on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:07) - The Industrial Disputes Act, Permanent Workers, and Contractors (00:10:14) - Impacts of Reliance on Contract Labor (00:16:02) - Labor Protections and Their Impact on Firm Behavior (00:22:35) - Binding Constraints and the Rise of 'Invisible Workers' (00:27:46) - Labor Supply Preferences in Structural Transformation (00:34:07) - A 'Bad Law,' Musclemen, and the Evolution of Debt Law in India (00:40:21) - SARFAESI's Unintended Consequences (00:46:28) - The Drop in Fixed-Capital Assets (00:48:57) - The Impact of Judicial Delays on Labor-Capital Substitution (00:52:41) - The Bankruptcy Code and Marginal Improvements (00:55:54) - Spillover Benefits of Relaxing Land Use Regulation (01:04:18) - Location-Specific Subsidies and Barrier Relaxation (01:06:36) - A Case Study: Uttarakhand and Himachal (01:13:32) - The Impact of New Bank Branches in Underbanked Communities (01:23:24) - The Demonetization Shock (01:29:48) - Outro

Chief Fixed Income Strategist Vishy Tirupattur takes a look at how credit markets are adapting to fund the new phase of AI capex.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript ----- Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I am Vishy Tirupattur, Morgan Stanley's Chief Fixed Income Strategist. Today – The critical question behind the AI-driven capex cycle that is front and center for markets year to date. How is credit market financing this ecosystem evolving? It's Wednesday June 3rd at 2 pm in New York. When we first discussed the role of credit markets in financing the AI and data center build-out around the middle of last year, the direction of travel was clear. Realizing the transformative potential of AI requires unprecedented levels of capex. What has really surprised us since is the scale and speed of that spending, both of which have exceeded our expectations by a wide margin. The upward revision to capex expectations has been dramatic. A year ago, we projected the combined capex of the five large hyperscalers at roughly $450 billion in both 2026 and 2027. After the first quarter earnings reports, Morgan Stanley's internet equity analysts, led by Brian Nowak, now expect hyperscaler capex of roughly $800 billion in 2026 and $1.2 trillion in 2027. One data point really captures the surge in the underlying demand for compute. According to OpenRouter, the global weekly token usage, which is a key proxy for compute, has risen by roughly 350 percent since early January, increasing from about 6 trillion tokens to 28 trillion tokens. Credit channels for financing this capex have not only been broader and deeper than we anticipated, spanning public and private markets, but have seen remarkable in the structural innovation that is blurring the lines between public and private markets. Over $200bn of public AI-related issuance across the different credit channels has happened just in the first five months of this year. We had previously assumed unsecured issuance would be limited by the scale of the largest non-financial issuers, confined to investment grade credit only, and largely USD denominated. Instead, some hyperscaler issuance has now far exceeded even the largest telecom names; funding has expanded well beyond USD into EUR, GBP, CHF, JPY and CAD markets. The issuer base has also broadened to include data center REITs and neoclouds, particularly in the high-yield market. The scope of financing has also widened beyond the data center shells themselves. GPU financing, which we assumed would be funded entirely through equity capital, has begun to migrate into credit markets. Funding is now coming through broadly syndicated loans and asset based financing, with ABS structures not far behind. Structural innovation illustrates how rapidly the credit ecosystem is adapting to the complexities of demands of AI-driven capex. Financings that combine elements of project finance, tranching, and residual value guarantees, along with high-yield issuance backed by hyperscaler guaranteed leases – these are innovations that we have never seen before. These structures have expanded the investor base, reduced the funding frictions, and further blurred traditional boundaries – between both corporate and project finance, and public and private credit markets. At the same time, physical, operational, and political constraints are beginning to shape the pace and the composition of the AI infrastructure build-out – and, by extension, the demand for financing. Grid access, power generation equipment, skilled labor, and permitting delays are emerging as significant constraints. These are compounded by political and regulatory frictions at the local, national, and international level. As power availability becomes a gating factor, the AI build-out is likely to pull energy infrastructure financing more tightly into the orbit of AI infrastructure financing. The clear takeaway is this. The capex requirements underpinning AI infrastructure are expanding exponentially, and with them the role of credit markets in financing this build-out. Along the way, there will be winners and losers, periods of adjustment, and a range of physical, financial, and political constraints that shape outcomes on the margin. But the broader trajectory is certain. The scale, duration, and strategic importance of AI infrastructure investment mean that financing of this will remain a defining theme for credit markets and credit investors for years to come. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

In episode 59 of the Truth About Ag podcast, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout take a timely look at the decisions, risks, and structural pressure building across Canadian agriculture. They discuss the real-time decisions farmers are facing around seeding, canola acres, crop insurance, market risk, and the cost of pushing through difficult conditions. The episode... Read More

Brandon Sedloff and Brian Kosoy explore the transformation of retail real estate from distressed contrarian bet to institutional favorite. Kosoy, CEO of Sterling Organization, explains how his firm built a $4 billion vertically integrated shopping center platform by staying committed to retail through 15 years of headwinds—from the financial crisis through the retail apocalypse and COVID-19. He shares his unconventional path from failing out of Canadian schools to practicing real estate law in New York, then launching Sterling Organization in the summer of 2007, just as credit markets froze. They discuss: - Why vertical integration creates competitive advantages in tenant relationships and lease structuring that third-party management cannot replicate - The structural supply-demand imbalance driving a potential seven-year rent growth supercycle in grocery-anchored shopping centers - How being pigeonholed as "the shopping center guys" during a 15-year downturn created a durable moat as institutional capital returns to the sector - Why the average shopping center deal size makes it nearly impossible for large allocators to deploy $500 million quickly with quality managers - The difference between generating alpha in negative beta environments versus riding positive beta waves This episode examines how conviction through market cycles builds institutional platforms that can't be replicated by trend-followers or capital chasers. Links: Sterling Organization - https://www.sterlingorganization.com/about/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsedloff/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:01) - Brian's background and career (00:16:08) - Building Sterling Organization (00:25:48) - Key stats for Sterling Organization (00:30:16) - Building conviction in the shopping center business (00:33:54) - Structural changes and themes for the industry in the future (00:40:23) - Vertical Integration (00:43:49) - Institutional Capital (00:46:20) - Common misconceptions about retail (00:50:19) - Things to keep an eye on

Optimizing without structural change often leads to stagnation and false progress. George said it out loud in a business conversation and it stopped him cold. Because it was about him. Busy. Checking boxes. Numbers looking decent.  And still hitting the same ceiling. Not because he wasn't working hard enough. Because he was working hard on the wrong problem. There's a difference between getting better at what you do and questioning whether what you're doing is right at all. In this solo episode, George breaks down the distinction between optimization and structural change; why we default to one when we need the other, and how to know which your business actually needs right now. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The real difference between optimization and structural change Why optimization creates the feeling of progress without actual growth How to spot the signs you're avoiding structural change Four honest questions to diagnose what your business actually needs Why busy isn't the same as building, and movement isn't the same as momentum Key Takeaways: ✔️Optimization makes what exists work better. Structural change questions whether what exists is right at all. They are not the same thing. ✔️You can optimize a broken model forever and never get where you're trying to go. ✔️Avoiding structural change is rarely conscious. It's subtle, sneaky, and usually looks like hard work. ✔️Vanity metrics going up while revenue stays flat is a structural problem, not a performance one. ✔️Symptoms respond to optimization temporarily. Causes require structural change. ✔️The four diagnostic questions:  Where will you actually be in two years if nothing changes? Is the problem a symptom or a cause? What do you already know you need to change but keep working around? What's the one upstream decision that would make everything else work better? ✔️Structural change can be as small as a calendar redesign or as big as scrapping your entire business model. Both count. ✔️Hitting a ceiling isn't a discipline problem. It's a design problem. ✔️The most successful people broke through plateaus not by doing the same things better, but by changing the structure and then running that race. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — The quote that stopped George cold: optimizing without structural change [01:18] — Defining optimization: what it is, when it works, and why it's not enough [03:30] — The trap: how optimization creates the illusion of meaningful progress [05:30] — What structural change actually is — and the harder questions it asks [08:00] — Why we avoid structural change and how that avoidance shows up [12:00] — Three signs you're optimizing when you need to restructure [15:30] — George's Instagram example: off since January, closed more clients than the year before [17:00] — Four diagnostic questions to find out what your business actually needs [21:30] — Real client story: a coach with flat revenue who was optimizing the wrong model [24:00] — Structural change in action: George's calendar redesign [25:30] — The invitation: permission slip, closing challenge, and how to reach George Your Challenge This Week: If this hit home, share it with one person who needs it. And if you're sitting with one of those four questions and want help working through it, reach out. Send George a DM. This is the work he loves most. Follow George: @itsgeorgebryant  Website: mindofgeorge.com Work with George: The Alliance — For entrepreneurs ready to stop optimizing the wrong model and start building the right one. Community, strategy, and people who will tell you the truth. 1:1 Coaching — Limited spots. If you know you need structural change and want George in it with you, apply to work together. Live Retreats — In-person experiences designed to help you redesign the field you're playing on.

 In this episode of Varn Vlog, we welcome back British anthropologist and activist Dr. Chris Knight, author of Decoding Chomsky, to discuss the startling revelations surrounding Noam Chomsky's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. We go beyond the headlines to examine the deep-seated contradictions in Chomsky's career, his historical ties to the military-industrial complex, and what these scandals mean for the future of the American Left.Key Topics Covered:The Epstein Revelations: Analyzing the surprising extent of emails and mutual involvement between the Chomskys and Jeffrey Epstein, including claims of financial advice and legal support during family disputes.The "Two Chomskys": Dr. Knight explains the "firewall" between Chomsky's public persona as an anti-militarist critic and his decades-long career at MIT, working within Pentagon-funded laboratories alongside figures he regarded as war criminals.Science vs. Politics: A deep dive into how Chomsky's linguistic theories—specifically Universal Grammar and the "language module"—may have served the interests of military command and control systems.The Cognitive Revolution's Legacy: How the shift toward "mind over matter" in the human sciences served as a counter-materialist program that undermined traditional Marxist and scientific analysis on the Left.About Our Guest:Dr. Chris Knight is a renowned British anthropologist and a leading critic of Noam Chomsky's scientific and political legacy. His book, Decoding Chomsky: Science and Revolutionary Politics, has seen a massive resurgence in interest as scholars and activists seek to understand the collapse of Chomsky's reputation.Supplementary ReadingGrandin, G.  (2025, December 15). What the Noam Chomsky–Jeffrey Epstein e-mails tell us. The Nation. https://www.thenation.com/article/society/noam-chomsky-jeffrey-epstein-emails/Brown, Justin (2026, February 17).  In defence of Noam Chomsky. (2026, February 11). Countercurrents. https://countercurrents.org/2026/02/in-defence-of-noam-chomsky/Knight, C. (2026, February 6). The Chomsky/Epstein puzzle. CounterPunch. https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/02/06/the-chomsky-epstein-puzzle/Knight, C. (2026, February 9). There are two Noam Chomskys: The one you love, and the one that was friends with Jeffrey Epstein. Novara Media. https://novaramedia.com/2026/02/09/there-are-two-noam-chomskys-the-one-you-love-and-the-one-that-was-friends-with-jeffrey-epstein/Structural silence: Chomsky, Epstein, and the architecture of elite immunity. (2025, December 8). UniLiterate. https://uniliterate.com/2025/12/structural-silence-chomsky-epstein-and-the-architecture-of-elite-immunity/Vadrot, F., & Giudice, F. (2026, February 15). The moment critical capital meets financial capital. Substack. https://substack.com/home/post/p-187860978Hedges, C. (2026, February 14). Noam Chomsky, Jeffrey Epstein and the philosophy of despair.Send us Fan Mail Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic,Julian

Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explores 40 years of sunspot data revealing mysterious subsurface structural changes occurring 600 miles beneath the solar surface. Scientists currently lack the computer models to understand or accurately predict these progressive solar developments.Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explores 40 years of sunspot data revealing mysterious subsurface structural changes occurring 600 miles beneath the solar surface. Scientists currently lack the computer models to understand or accurately predict these progressive solar developments.MARCH 1958

In this solo episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric breaks down one of the most painful realities in business growth:

What if there was literally a plastic spoon's worth of microplastics sitting inside your brain right now? In this jaw-dropping and deeply urgent solo episode, Darin Olien breaks down the newest science on microplastics, nanoplastics, brain accumulation, neuroinflammation, endocrine disruption, and the rapidly escalating contamination of the human body. Referencing groundbreaking new research published in Nature Medicine and newly launched U.S. government initiatives, Darin exposes how plastics are no longer just an environmental issue—they are now a human biology issue. From nanoplastics crossing the blood-brain barrier to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA, PFAS, and phthalates accumulating in tissues, placentas, and testes, this episode explores the shocking implications of modern plastic exposure—and, more importantly, what practical steps you can take immediately to reduce your risk.     What You'll Learn The shocking new study finding microplastics in 100% of healthy human brains Why the average brain may now contain roughly a plastic spoon's worth of plastic How nanoplastics cross the blood-brain barrier The alarming connection between microplastics and dementia research Why plastics are not biologically inert substances The endocrine-disrupting chemicals hitchhiking on microplastics How bottled water, tea bags, coffee pods, and heated plastics dramatically increase exposure The role of PFAS, BPA, phthalates, and flame retardants in human health decline Why reverse osmosis filtration is one of the most effective protective tools Practical ways to reduce microplastic exposure immediately     Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alkemis wellness paint and indoor air toxicity 00:00:57 – Conventional paints, endocrine disruptors, and off-gassing chemicals 00:01:24 – VOC-free mineral paints and PFAS-free home environments 00:01:55 – Fire resistance, sustainability, and Cradle to Cradle certification 00:02:53 – Why the products surrounding us matter biologically 00:03:23 – New study finds microplastics in 100% of healthy human brains 00:03:44 – The U.S. government launches a $144 million microplastics initiative 00:03:52 – Visualizing a plastic spoon's worth of plastic in the brain 00:04:22 – The Nature Medicine findings explained 00:04:40 – Dementia brains containing dramatically more plastic accumulation 00:04:47 – Why this study is not "internet noise" 00:05:07 – Dr. Matthew Campen and the University of New Mexico research 00:05:15 – The STOMP program: Systemic Targeting of Microplastics 00:05:45 – From environmental issue to "inside your body" crisis 00:06:01 – What listeners will learn and actionable solutions 00:06:21 – Breaking down the Campen study in detail 00:06:38 – Gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis explained 00:06:50 – Roughly seven grams of plastic found in average brains 00:07:09 – Brain tissue containing more plastic than liver or kidneys 00:07:21 – Dementia brains showing 10x more plastic concentration 00:07:28 – Nanoplastics crossing the blood-brain barrier 00:07:42 – The alarming acceleration of accumulation rates 00:08:03 – Healthy brains vs diseased brains and microplastic prevalence 00:08:24 – The unanswered question: dose and biological effect 00:08:40 – Correlation vs causation and scientific uncertainty 00:09:06 – Why the trend itself is deeply concerning 00:09:23 – Plastic accumulation in blood vessel walls and immune cells 00:09:46 – Chronic neuroinflammation and cognitive decline 00:09:56 – Plastics carrying phthalates, BPA, PFAS, and flame retardants 00:10:08 – Endocrine disruption and hormone interference 00:10:19 – Plastics found in placentas and testes 00:10:31 – "Structural pollution of the human body" 00:10:52 – The plastic industry externalizing costs onto humanity 00:10:58 – Practical steps listeners can take immediately 00:11:02 – Why bottled water may be a major source of nanoplastics 00:11:28 – Reverse osmosis filtration and reducing exposure 00:11:46 – AquaTru systems and affordable filtration solutions 00:12:09 – Sponsor: Shakeology and nutrient density 00:13:58 – Stop heating food in plastic immediately 00:14:17 – Heat dramatically increasing microplastic transfer into food 00:14:31 – Switching to glass, stainless steel, and ceramic containers 00:14:50 – Dangerous recycling codes and plastic leaching 00:15:13 – The hidden plastic problem inside tea bags 00:15:27 – One tea bag releasing billions of microplastics into tea 00:15:50 – Why Darin says to ditch plastic tea bags completely 00:16:02 – Loose leaf tea and stainless steel infusers 00:16:14 – Coffee pod machines and heated plastics under pressure 00:16:26 – Safer coffee alternatives: French press and pour-over 00:16:38 – Fiber helping bind and eliminate particulate matter 00:17:00 – Sweating, exercise, and toxin mobilization 00:17:22 – Polyphenols and antioxidant-rich foods 00:17:42 – Broccoli sprouts, sulforaphane, and glutathione support 00:18:24 – Omega-3s and reducing neuroinflammation 00:18:34 – The plastic industry's "safe and recyclable" narrative 00:18:58 – Comparing plastics to tobacco and PFAS deception 00:19:16 – Disposable convenience culture and "fatal conveniences" 00:19:45 – The simplest immediate change: replacing tea bags 00:20:10 – Taking sovereignty back through everyday choices 00:20:34 – Patreon deep dives and continuing the conversation 00:20:53 – "Your body is not a landfill" 00:21:08 – Why small daily choices compound biologically 00:21:22 – Final reflections and closing thoughts     Thank You to Our Sponsors Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "Microplastics are no longer just floating in oceans or polluting landfills—they are accumulating inside human beings. Inside our brains. Inside our blood vessels. Inside unborn children. But while the scale of the problem is staggering, the solution begins with everyday choices. What you drink from. What you heat your food in. What you filter. What you buy. Your body is not a landfill—and reclaiming your health starts with refusing to treat it like one."     Bibliography/Sources Primary Scientific Studies Bornstein, S. R., et al. (2025). Therapeutic apheresis: A promising method to remove microplastics? Brain Medicine . https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12162106/ Campen, M., et al. (2025). Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains. Nature Medicine . https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11100893/ Campen, M., et al. (2026). Microplastics in 100% of healthy brain samples (2026 Update) . https://hsc.unm.edu/news/2024/05/microplastics-accumulate-in-brain.html Hernandez, L. M., et al. (2019). Plastic teabags release billions of microparticles and nanoparticles into tea. Environmental Science & Technology, 53(21), 12300–12310 . https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.9b02540 Government & University Announcements Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). (2026, April 2). STOMP program launch . https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/programs/stomp U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). (2026, April 2). HHS press release on STOMP . https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/programs/stomp University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. (n.d.). UNM HSC announcement - Microplastics in human brains . https://hsc.unm.edu/news/2024/05/microplastics-accumulate-in-brain.html Health & News Resources EurekAlert! (n.d.). Micronanoplastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck . https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1080866 NYU Langone Health. (n.d.). 7 ways to reduce your exposure to microplastics . https://nyulangone.org/news/7-ways-reduce-your-exposure-microplastics

When even a seasoned healthcare professional can't navigate the system safely, what would the average patient or family do? We connected with Kathryn Biasotti, a nurse leader and patient safety advocate with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare operations, risk management, and quality. Kathryn shares a deeply personal story of loss that exposes how communication breakdowns and documentation gaps can lead to devastating outcomes, even in well intentioned systems. Watch the video version here. Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Preview clip 00:57 Welcome to The Digital Healthcare Experience 01:23 Introduction to Kathryn Biasotti 02:11 A personal story of loss and missed opportunities 02:57 Breakdown in communication and care coordination 04:17 Lack of transparency and delayed interventions 06:41 What would the average family do without medical knowledge 08:07 Structural failures and systemic gaps in care 09:07 What the Patient Safety Structural Measure aims to fix 12:25 Communication failures and the risk of litigation 14:02 Why communication remains the leading cause of safety events 15:27 The role of patient advocacy and leadership accountability 17:06 Building a culture of safety from the top down 18:48 The role of AI in improving patient safety 21:08 Alert fatigue and the human factor in technology 23:56 Implementing AI responsibly in healthcare systems 25:37 The most important takeaway for healthcare leaders   Connect with Kathryn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-biasotti-49680611b/ Find Kathryn's work at https://www.pfps.us #digitalhealth #patientsafety #healthcareinnovation #riskmanagement #healthcareai #patientexperience Subscribe and stay at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution. Find out why we're the fastest growing digital health channel on YouTube!  The Digital Healthcare Experience is a hub to connect healthcare leaders and tech enthusiasts. Powered by Taylor Healthcare, this podcast is your gateway to the latest trends and breakthroughs in digital health. Learn more about The Digital Healthcare Experience here. Taylor Healthcare empowers healthcare organizations to thrive in the digital world. Our technology streamlines critical workflows such as procedural & surgical informed consent with patented mobile signature capture, ransomware downtime mitigation, patient engagement and more. For more information about Taylor Healthcare, please visit imedhealth.com   The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast: Powered by Taylor Healthcare Produced by Naomi Schwimmer  Hosted by Chris Civitarese Edited by Eli Banks Music by Nicholas Bach  

The episode details a tightening regulatory environment driven by new enforcement timelines for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), altering how MSPs and IT service providers are expected to deliver both compliance and operational services for U.S. defense contractors. Structural pressure stems from the Department of Defense making CMMC Level 2 compliance a contractual mandate for approximately 300,000 defense contractors, shifting risk and accountability towards providers who manage compliance workflows, technical environments, and client behaviors. C3 Integrated Solutions and their dual CMMC Level 2 certifications exemplify this transition, with clear implications for co-ownership of compliance outcomes and increased scrutiny on provider practices. The most consequential development is the substantial gap between compliance requirements and the current readiness of the defense contractor base. As of early 2026, only around 8% of contractors have obtained CMMC Level 2 certification, despite enforcement being implemented in contracts starting in November of the same year, according to Dave and Jason. Challenges arise from cost, organizational bandwidth, and complexity, with MSPs serving as pivotal partners to small subcontractors lacking in-house resources for process documentation and change management. Assessment scheduling bottlenecks and insufficient documentation are delaying certifications, increasing risk that many contractors and their service partners will miss the rapidly approaching deadlines. Related developments reinforce the central issue of operational risk and governance complexity. Jason Tierney illustrates the difference between technical compliance and true assessment readiness, citing real-world examples where insufficient evidence and poor understanding of process details lead to significant assessment delays. The rise of compliance-as-a-service offerings, enclave computing environments, and specialized governance tooling are attempts to address those gaps, but also introduce new layers of pricing, platform selection, and accountability concerns, especially when third-party tools fail to meet strict requirements such as FedRAMP moderate for handling sensitive data. For MSPs and IT leaders, the shift imposes higher barriers to entry, increased legal and contractual exposure, more rigorous documentation and process controls, and the need for customized delivery models that support both technical defenses and organizational behavior change. Providers must navigate conflicting requirements between specialized regulatory environments and multi-tenant tooling, manage escalating costs for both themselves and clients, and clarify responsibility boundaries in shared compliance scenarios. The requirement for human oversight—particularly in automated or AI-assisted compliance tooling—remains non-negotiable, reflecting the ongoing gap between technical implementation and credible assessment outcomes. Supported by:CometBackupMoovilaHaloPSA

Guy Adami and Dan Nathan discuss an S&P 500 pressing all-time highs amid sticky inflation, a 10-year yield around the mid-4% range, and low near-term volatility despite an upcoming Fed meeting and PCE data. They review mixed retail signals (strength at higher-end brands versus Walmart's margin pressure and a strained lower-end consumer), debate the market's resilience, and focus on AI: Nvidia's explosive growth and concerns that soaring usage-based AI costs could challenge the “sanctity” of big-tech CapEx, alongside critiques of Meta layoffs and skepticism about SaaS firms overpromising AI. Guy then interviews Darrell Crate of Easterly, who outlines structural volatility, demographic-driven retirement needs, and hedged equity demand, argues small caps benefit from innovation, and describes Easterly Government Properties as a mission-critical government-lease REIT with an 8% dividend, no canceled leases, a $1.5B pipeline, and potential tailwinds from government efficiency initiatives and GSA changes. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media