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It's been exactly one week since a man named Michael Mott jumped over the 8-foot security fence around Denver International Airport and died in a collision with a Frontier plane during takeoff. Each day has brought new headlines, insights, and twists into the shocking incident, including legal action some passengers are now taking against the airport. So was DIA negligent? Green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval joins producers Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love to discuss the accident at DIA — as well as the highs and lows of the state legislative session, which wrapped on Wednesday — and play a listener's twisted game: Are you actually a Denverite? Plus, a bonus! City Cast Denver Neighbors are getting a special members-only bonus segment about some new reporting on a major employer that might be ordering workers back to the office soon. Subscribe now to get all the details! Membership.citycast.fm  Paul mentioned the great early returns already coming in on our Denver Bike Community Poll, which we will reveal around Bike Fest on June 13. Take it now if you ride a bike in Denver! Olivia mentioned the Oatmeal Creme Pie Bandit and the geese outside the Littleton ARC. Justine discussed the smoke rising over Suncor this week. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about the accident at DIA? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 15th episode: Denver Health Regional Air Quality Council Levitt Pavilion Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

In this episode, we break down one of the strangest acquisition stories in recent memory: GameStop’s proposed bid for eBay and the unanswered questions around how the deal would actually be financed. We also look at Shopify’s earnings, where the headline numbers looked strong but the stock sold off sharply as investors focused on guidance, valuation, and whether AI will be a tailwind or a threat. From there, we discuss Alphabet’s monster quarter, including explosive growth in Google Cloud, soaring backlog, and why the company’s AI infrastructure spending is starting to show up in the numbers. We then turn to Canadian markets with updates on Suncor, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, and Toromont. Suncor is benefiting from higher oil prices and record production, CPKC is showing operating improvements despite a softer macro backdrop, and Toromont delivered a standout quarter helped by unexpected AI-related demand through its AVL acquisition. Tickers of stocks discussed: GME, EBAY, SHOP, GOOG, GOOGL, SU.TO, CP.TO, CNR.TO, TIH.TO Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Peter Zebedee, Suncor EVP Upstream, to break down how Suncor is advancing oil sands mining through automation, real-time data and next-generation equipment. From autonomous haul trucks and the massive Komatsu PC9000 shovel to drone fleets and data platforms, this conversation reveals how technology is driving innovation in one of Canada's most critical industries.

This week on the podcast, our guest is Rich Kruger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Suncor Energy Inc. Rich explains key messages from the company's recent Investor Day presentation, including its transformation in safety, operations, and financial metrics over the past three years.   Here are some of the questions that Peter and Jackie asked Rich: What is Suncor's production now, and what is your 3-year growth plan?  How do oil sands costs stack up against U.S. shale? How much capital are you returning to shareholders, and how do you respond to criticism that Suncor should be investing more capital in Canada versus sending it to investors? What are the reserves of Suncor, and how do these compare to those of other companies?   With pipeline proposals advancing west to tidewater and south to the United States, where should Canada focus its efforts?  Are you concerned about Venezuela creating competition for Canadian oil in the United States? What are your thoughts on US shale oil? Do you expect the growth to slow?   With active discussions underway on carbon pricing and the Pathways Carbon Capture project, what is your perspective on Canada's future carbon policy and competitiveness?  How does the federal government's shift in tone affect your investment outlook, and does it meaningfully reduce greenfield project risk?  Content referenced in this podcast: Suncor Investor Day replay and transcript (March 31, 2026) Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

ITCOM is a podcast that helps serious active investors navigate market volatility, protect capital, and uncover new ways to confidently grow your wealth in radically uncertain times.John Polomny didn't go to Georgetown. He didn't intern under a former Secretary of State. He joined the US Navy at 18, ran nuclear reactors, travelled the world on warships, opened a brokerage account at 15, suffered a 90% drawdown, and eventually became one of the most-followed independent macro investors on the internet.Today, he runs Actionable Intelligence Alert on Substack — covering geopolitics, resource investing, and the slow-motion unravelling of the Western-led world order. In this conversation, John and Jeremy discover they've independently arrived at the same framework to describe the world we're living in: hypernormalisation — the condition in which nobody believes the system anymore, but no one dares say so out loud.  It forms the basis of Jeremy's Substack, HyperNormalTimes.   Topics covered in this episode:How a working-class kid from rural South Florida built a lawn business at 14, joined the nuclear Navy, and became a self-taught value investorThe 90% drawdown that changed everything — and what Charlie Munger, Howard Marks and Warren Buffett taught him about compoundingWhy John thinks we are already in World War Three — and what Leonid Brezhnev has to do with itThe Strait of Hormuz, the petrodollar, Saudi Arabia's patience, and the slow death of the post-1973 energy orderOil sands investing: why Suncor, CNR and the Canadian oil majors were among the most undervalued assets in the world The "Don Monroe Doctrine" — why the US is quietly retreating to the Western Hemisphere and what that means for EuropeFrontier markets: Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Africa — and why John thinks a 22-year-old with ambition should be booking a flight, not polishing a CVWhy Argentina's Milei experiment matters more than most might realiseVaclav Smil's EROI (Energy Return on Energy Invested) framework — and what medieval peasants can teach us about the energy transitionThe line that sums up John Polomny:"I don't want to get too radical here." He then does. Every time. That's the point.Follow John's work at Actionable Intelligence Alert on Substack and YouTube.Keywords/tags: macro investing, geopolitics, oil investing, energy investing, value investing, Substack investing, self-made investor, US Navy, oil sands, Suncor, frontier markets, Argentina, Milei, Strait of Hormuz, WWIII, petrodollar, empire decline, hypernormalization, contrarian investing, independent investor, podcastBrought to you by Progressive Equity. 

Markets remain highly volatile as the Iran conflict drives one of the largest oil supply disruptions in decades. We break down what’s happening in energy markets, why this shock could last longer than expected, and how it may impact global growth, inflation, and investor portfolios. We then shift to actionable ideas, discussing ETFs and sectors that could help navigate this environment, including energy, utilities, consumer staples, and defense. We also explain why Canadian oil producers like Canadian Natural Resources, Suncor, and Cenovus may be particularly well positioned given the current backdrop. Finally, we debate Wealthsimple’s new prediction markets feature and whether it crosses the line from investing into gambling. Is this just the evolution of retail investing—or a step too far? Tickers discussed:CNQ.TO, SU.TO, CVE.TO, IMO.TO, ZEO.TO, XEG.TO, VDE, XLE, ZUT.TO, XUT.TO, VPU, XST.TO, STPL.TO, ZXLP.TO, XAD.TO, SHLD.TO Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets remain highly volatile as the Iran conflict drives one of the largest oil supply disruptions in decades. We break down what’s happening in energy markets, why this shock could last longer than expected, and how it may impact global growth, inflation, and investor portfolios. We then shift to actionable ideas, discussing ETFs and sectors that could help navigate this environment, including energy, utilities, consumer staples, and defense. We also explain why Canadian oil producers like Canadian Natural Resources, Suncor, and Cenovus may be particularly well positioned given the current backdrop. Finally, we debate Wealthsimple’s new prediction markets feature and whether it crosses the line from investing into gambling. Is this just the evolution of retail investing—or a step too far? Tickers discussed:CNQ.TO, SU.TO, CVE.TO, IMO.TO, ZEO.TO, XEG.TO, VDE, XLE, ZUT.TO, XUT.TO, VPU, XST.TO, STPL.TO, ZXLP.TO, XAD.TO, SHLD.TO Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The climate policy landscape in the US is in flux. Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency repealed its own power to regulate greenhouse gases. Two weeks later, the Supreme Court said it will hear a case which the city of Boulder, Colorado, brought against the oil companies ExxonMobil and Suncor that could determine the fate of lawsuits brought by cities and states against fossil fuel companies over damages from climate change.  Since its adoption in 2009, EPA's endangerment finding — which says that greenhouse gases harm public health and welfare — had formed the legal foundation for major federal climate regulations. In announcing its rescission, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin called it the largest single deregulatory event in US history. But the repeal may be held up in courts for years, and it's just one piece of a complicated regulatory puzzle.  Petitions for review challenging the EPA's rescission of the endangerment finding are due in just over a month. So how might these major policy swings play out in practical terms? What are the near- and long-term stakes at the federal and state levels? What are the reactions from and the preferences of industry? And how might all of this play out in terms of US greenhouse gas emissions? Today on the show, Bill Loveless speaks with Michael Gerrard and Jeff Holmstead about possible legal strategies and outcomes for challenges to both the endangerment finding rescission and the Boulder case. Michael is the founder and faculty director of the Columbia University Sabin Center for Climate Change Law. Before joining Columbia in 2009, he practiced environmental law in New York for three decades. Jeff is a partner and co-chair of the Environmental Strategies Group at Bracewell, LLP, an international law firm. From 2001 to 2005, he served as the assistant administrator for air and radiation in the EPA during the administration of President George W. Bush.  Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.  

In Suncor Energy, Inc., v. Commissioners of Boulder County, the Supreme Court will consider whether state courts may use tort law to impose what amounts to a nationwide climate regulatory regime—despite Congress’s central role in addressing interstate and international emissions.Colorado local governments sued several energy companies in state court, asserting nuisance, trespass, consumer protection, and conspiracy claims for harms allegedly caused by global greenhouse-gas emissions. Although framed as state-law tort actions, the lawsuits seek damages and remedies tied to worldwide energy production and cross-border emissions—issues that are inherently national and international in scope.The energy companies argue that these claims are displaced by federal law because they attempt to regulate interstate and international pollution, an area requiring uniform federal rules. Allowing 50 different state courts to impose varying standards for global emissions, they contend, would undermine constitutional structure, interfere with federal authority, and invite judicial policymaking on questions committed to Congress and the political branches.The Colorado Supreme Court rejected those arguments, permitting the case to proceed in state court. The U.S. Supreme Court has now granted review and added an important threshold question: whether it even has jurisdiction to hear the case at this interlocutory stage—raising additional concerns about the proper limits of judicial power under Article III.This webinar will examine whether state-law climate tort suits represent a legitimate exercise of state authority or an attempt to achieve sweeping national policy changes through strategic litigation rather than the democratic process. What does constitutional structure require when global environmental regulation collides with state common law? And what are the consequences for federalism if courts become venues for resolving inherently national policy disputes?Join us for a discussion of the constitutional stakes and what this case may mean for the future of climate litigation nationwide. Featuring:Jonathan Adler, Tazewell Taylor Professor of Law and William H. Cabell Research Professor, William & Mary Law School; Senior Fellow, Property and Environment Research CenterO.H. Skinner, Executive Director, Alliance For ConsumersMichael Williams, Solicitor General, West Virginia(Moderator) Annie Donaldson Talley, Partner, Luther Strange & Associates

The main topics we cover today are:1. Wind farm bankruptcies and land reclamation liabilities:  - The transcript discusses the bankruptcy filing of a wind farm in Clay County, Texas, which had 119 wind turbines. The wind farm faced $103 million in hedge-related liabilities exacerbated by Winter Storm Uri in 2021.  - The transcript highlights the broader issue of wind farms not having fully funded land reclamation plans, estimating a potential $89 billion liability across the U.S. wind turbine fleet.  - It calls for reforms, suggesting that wind and solar farms should be required to pay for storage and land reclamation upfront as part of their operating costs.2. California's energy challenges:  - The transcript discusses California's energy quagmire, including skyrocketing electricity prices, frequent blackouts, and a heavy reliance on imported power.  - It highlights California's moratorium on nuclear power and the potential to reopen the state's previously decommissioned nuclear facilities, such as Diablo Canyon, to address the energy crisis.3. ConocoPhillips' asset sale in the Permian Basin:  - The transcript examines ConocoPhillips' reported plans to sell certain assets in the Delaware Basin sub-region of the Permian Basin, valued at around $2 billion.  - It provides insights into the company's strategy to streamline its portfolio and maintain production guidance amid a constrained capital expenditure environment.4. Potential merger and acquisition activity in the Canadian oil sands sector:  - The transcript discusses the anticipation of merger mayhem in the Canadian oil sands sector, driven by record production levels and diversified export destinations.  - It mentions several Canadian oil companies, such as Suncor, Canadian Natural Resources, and Imperial Oil, that are eyeing potential U.S. listings.5. Geopolitical tensions and their impact on oil markets:  - The transcript discusses the potential risk of supply disruptions from Iran and Iraq, which has led oil traders to hedge against this risk.  - It suggests that the market is pricing in a potential risk premium of up to $10 per barrel due to the escalating tensions.6. Challenges faced by hyperscale data centers in securing reliable power:  - The transcript examines the growing electricity demand from hyperscale data centers and the challenges they face in finding adequate and reliable power supply, particularly from renewable sources.  - It questions the feasibility of data centers claiming to be 100% renewable, suggesting that nuclear power may be a necessary component.Based on the analysis, here are the main topics discussed in this transcript:1.Clay County Texas Wind Farm Goes Bankrupt and Leaves Land Reclamation in Question2.California Needs to End Its Outdated Nuclear Power Plant Moratorium to Survive3.ConocoPhillips Considers Selling Permian Assets Worth $2 Billion: Implications for Investors and the Permian Basin's Future4.Canada's Oil Sands Set Up for Merger Mayhem after Busy 20255.Trump 2.0's Grand Strategy Against China Is Slowly But Surely Coming Together6.Why Are Oil Traders Rushing to Hedge Iran Risk After a Wild Start to 20267.Power‑Hungry, Grid‑Locked : Where Hyperscalers Go To Find Their Next MegawattsThank you To Steve Reese and Reese Energy Consulting for sponsoring the podcast:https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/Check out the Energy News Beat Substack: https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/Check out The Energy News Beat Website: https://energynewsbeat.co/Questions on Investing in Oil: https://sandstoneassetmgmt.com/invest-in-oil-and-gas/

From lingering "Liberation Day" tariff fears and a shift toward a more pro-growth federal policy stance to changing leadership within key sectors, Canadian equity portfolio manager Mark Rutherford unpacks what moved markets for Canadian equities in 2025. He explains how this backdrop influenced recent positioning in the Canadian equity portfolio, including adjustments within energy, banks, and gold. The conversation then turns to the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and its implications for Canadian oil: how potential increases in Venezuelan heavy crude could affect Western Canadian differentials, why integrated producers may be relatively better positioned, and the role of TMX export capacity in supporting basin pricing. Stepping back, Mark explores the move toward a more transactional, spheres of influence world and how the team is incorporating this evolving U.S.–Canada dynamic into portfolio construction through diversified, incremental shifts rather than binary macro bets. Key Highlights: • In 2025, Canadian equity returns were shaped less by the initial "Liberation Day" tariff shock and more by how markets digested that risk over time alongside a domestic pivot toward pro-growth policy—forces that helped support energy, commodities, and especially the banks. • Within financials, Canadian banks—TD in particular—saw improving fundamentals as credit conditions held up, wealth and capital markets businesses performed well, and a more growth oriented regulatory stance supported competitiveness. • In energy, the team tilted toward integrated producers like Suncor and trimmed more differential sensitive exposure such as Canadian Natural, balancing the long-term risk of higher Venezuelan heavy crude supply against the offsetting support of TMX export capacity. • The team selectively added to gold producers, seeing attractive unit economics and reasonable valuations, and viewing gold as a useful diversifier in a world of geopolitical tension, dedollarization talk, and looser fiscal discipline.  • Stepping back, Mark frames Venezuela and trade policy within a broader shift toward transactional spheres of influence and "mercantilist" great power politics—arguing for diversified, incremental positioning changes rather than binary macro bets or anchoring portfolios to any single geopolitical outcome. Host: Andrew Johnson, CFA Portfolio Manager Guest: Mark Rutherford, CFA Equity Analyst This episode is available for download anywhere you get your podcasts. Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned independent investment firm managing assets for institutional and individual investors. Mawer employs over 250 people in Canada, U.S., and Singapore. Visit Mawer at https://www.mawer.com. Follow us on social: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mawer-investment-management/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mawerinvestmentmanagement/

In this episode, I'm speaking with Kundan Joshi, Founder and CEO of TheAppLabb & AI Labb, a leading app innovation firm that boasts of clients like Unilever, Samsung, Dell, Suncor, Petro Canada, RBC, TIFF, among others.However, Kundan fell into entrepreneurship by accident. He needed a summer job after first year as his Dad was struggling to find work. He looked for software engineering jobs but couldn't find any.But not having a job wasn't an option as he had to support the family. So Kundan took the best option at the time; sales.And so, door-to-door energy sales. Selling credit cards at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas. Then a mall kiosk selling high-speed internet. He did so well that the owner told him, “You won't make this much money in a year after you graduate. Why go back to school?”But Kundan went back to school. But he also became a franchisee for Rogers, selling high-speed internet at Weston St, London, Ontario.Kundan and I chat about:How failures expose your blind spotsWhy approaching every person you meet without judgement is freeingHis entrepreneurial journey Why every crisis is also an opportunity

Send us a textIn this Executive Spotlight, Loyalty360 CEO Mark Johnson speaks with Amanda Mitchell, Head of Loyalty at Petro-Canada, proudly owned by Suncor, Canada's leading integrated energy company. With nearly 20 years of experience, Mitchell brings a seasoned perspective on how loyalty can transform a commodity-driven industry.  Overseeing Petro-Points, a program with more than 4 million active members across 1,600 retail fuel locations, she shares insights on the unique dynamics of the Canadian loyalty market. Those include the role of digital innovation in creating seamless experiences, and why value and memorability are central to building stronger customer connections.  

Mid-sized oil and gas companies are now at a digital crossroads. While supermajors have pushed forward with large-scale transformation programs, many mid-market firms are only beginning to explore how digital innovation can improve performance. Their operational processes—budgeting, forecasting, asset planning—tend to mirror those of larger firms but constrained by fewer resources and less internal capability. Unfortunately, mid-sized companies cannot simply copy the big-company playbook. They lack dedicated data teams, struggle with legacy systems, and must handle all the integration hassles with bespoke coding. At the same time, they are under the same pressure to lower costs, improve transparency, and make faster, better decisions. Is a pragmatic and impactful digital transformation even possible in this context? Absolutely. In this episode, I speak with Lewis Gillhespy, Executive Advisor at Rockflow, on practical solutions that work with mid-sized firms. By focusing on core business processes—particularly budgeting and production forecasting—smaller firms can drive efficiency through better data quality, increased transparency, and dashboard-driven decision-making. A bonus outcome is that improved data transparency leads to a self-reinforcing data stewardship culture, and why starting with business needs (not technology hype) is the key to lasting change.

Story of the Week (DR):UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty steps down for 'personal reasons' MM DRUnitedHealth Under Investigation: UnitedHealth Group is facing a criminal probe by the U.S. Department of Justice for potential Medicare fraud related to its Medicare Advantage program. The company is also dealing with a civil fraud investigation and has suspended its 2025 financial forecast amid rising medical costs. CEO Andrew Witty resigned unexpectedly this week.Steve will receive a golden hello again consisting of a one-time $60M option award. While the company claims there will be no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of Steve's employment, there are no performance hurdles tied to this award meaning Steve could make a boatload of cash even if the stock market goes up independent of his work as CEO.A Kohl's board member resigned because she was 'continually disappointed' by governance and a lack of transparency MM DRKohl's Director and Compensation Committee Chair Christine Day resigned from the board on May 5, 2025.Kohl's initially claimed: “Ms. Day's decision [to resign] was not due to any disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.”Day later sent an email (included in SEC filing) saying:I want to stress my concern that this is an inappropriate way to handle this. All shareholders deserve the same access to the same information. [ . . .] and for us to not respond to ISS is not good governance. In the 8K filing, for my departure, it would not be accurate to say I have no disagreements with the board. Unfortunately I have been continually disappointed with the level of governance process. The 8k needs to reflect this.”In another email she called out Board Chair Michael Bender: “There is no delegation to committees or chairs, Michael “handles” everything, maybe speaks to one person or 2, then “tells” everyone what the decision is. Some people know more than others leading to board members feeling alienated, out of the loop, and worse—developing a culture where real discussions rarely occur.”In a meeting held yesterday (may 14), only 5% of Kohls shareholders said NO to Board Chair Michael Bender while 45% said NO on Pay while average director support was 92% YESJohn Tyson joins Tyson Foods Inc. board, 9 months after criminal charges led him to step down as CFO MM DRDespite being part of the controlling family, The Tyson children will be paid $315,000 annually like all other non-employee directors.FedEx board member David Steiner to lead US Postal ServiceLD since 2009; CEO Waste Management; $15M in sharesGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Boulder's landmark lawsuit against Suncor, Exxon can proceed, Colorado Supreme Court rulesMM: NLPC Urges Exxon Mobil Shareholders To Vote Against Election Of CEO Darren Woods For Board On Exxon Mobil's 2025 Proxy Ballot DR MMThey are running a vote no campaign on Darren Woods… for being too woke! After suing his own shareholder who wanted him to be woke!Assholiest of the Week (MM):NasdaqNasdaq Supports Texas Senate Bill 29, Strengthening Corporate Governance and Business Growth in the State DREd Knight of Nasdaq says: “Senate Bill 29 is a milestone for corporate governance in Texas. By embracing smart, innovation-focused regulation like SB 29, Texas is showing the world what it means to lead on economic growth and modern, clear governance principles,” said Ed Knight, Executive Vice Chairman of Nasdaq. “We commend Senator Bryan Hughes, Representative Morgan Meyer, and Governor Greg Abbott for advancing legislation that strengthens Texas' position as a global center for capital formation.”The major features include a Musk “board independence” rule that allows an evidentiary hearing by a court to say a committee overseeing a transaction is “independent”, then they can exclude any lawsuits or challenges to the committee findings/approval - say, on something like a massive pay package - without the ability of a shareholder to get recourseThey also can refuse books and records if they THINK you might sue them, and they only allow derivative lawsuits for groups with 3% or more of the sharesEd Knight biography: A Texas native, Knight received his Bachelor of Arts, with honors, in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law.Stewardship teamsHarley-Davidson Leaders Survive Proxy FightThe company didn't reveal the preliminary vote total during its shareholder meeting. About 48% of shares voted withheld support from Zeitz, while about 40% withheld support from directors Thomas Linebarger and Sara Levinson, two people familiar with the tally said.Harley's bylaws require directors to resign if more than 50% of shares voted withhold support.Seriously investors? Seriously? Levinson has been a director since Clinton's FIRST TERM - AND SHE HAS A CHECKMARK FOR INDEPENDENT. 30 years isn't too much for you investors? 30? For an ex NFL and MTV executive at a company that makes motorcycles? If you're anti-woke, isn't this an easy vote out?? Not even for her woman-ness, but for the fact that she has literally nothing to do with making motorcycles? She started a women-focused dot com media company called “Club Mom”!If Blackrock and Vanguard voted to support Harley directors, they truly do not care - and ISS's fuckwit half-assed non-assessment is what's driving investors to do-nothingness. And I know ISS is listening, we've been told they don't like our criticism - tough shit, your assessments are feckless bullshit nothingburger with no real backing, and pension funds are starting to notice you give them a whole lot of puffery for 200k a yearIn other news… BlackRock wins 67% support for pay as CEO Fink assures on global economyEach of its 18 director nominees were easily elected with average support over 98%.Press ReleasesLumen Technologies Appoints Michelle J. Goldberg and Steve McMillan to Board, Strengthening Company's AI and Digital StrategyBecause no one cares, no one reads the bios to determine if, at least on paper, the headline matches the humans - “strengthening company's AI and digital strategy”Michelle J. Goldberg brings over 20 years of experience in early-stage technology, finance, and board governance. She served as a Partner at venture capital firm Ignition Partners and currently sits on the boards of both Bakkt Holdings and Ally Financial, previously having held board roles at Legg Mason, Taubman Centers, and Plum Creek Timber. Her expertise and guidance in early-stage technology startups has helped scale businesses through critical phases of innovation and expansion. Michelle holds a BA from Columbia University and an MA from Harvard University.Steve McMillan is a seasoned executive in global enterprise technology strategy, data analytics and big data. Since 2020, he has served as President and CEO of Teradata Corporation. His previous leadership roles at F5, Oracle, and IBM specialized in security, cloud management, and managed services—making him a key voice in modernizing technology platforms for customer success. Steve earned a First-Class Honours degree in Management and Computer Science from Aston University in Birmingham, England.So… not AI or digital strategy experts?Headliniest of the WeekDR: Elon Musk says everyone will want their 'personal robot' — but warns of 'Terminator'-style risksDR: Elon Musk's AI says it was ‘instructed by my creators at xAI' to accept the narrative of ‘white genocide' in South AfricaMM: Women contribute less to climate-heating emissions than men, study finds - this explains the anti woke movement, the atmosphere is super woke MM: Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC failed to pay swing state petition signers, new suit allegesWho Won the Week?DR: Olivia Tyson, for being the nepobaby nobody notices (when standing next to John R. Tyson)MM: The A in AI, since Elon has proven that you really don't need the “intelligence” part.PredictionsDR: After Disney CEO Bob Iger hears me on The Responsible Investor Podcast with Gina Gambetta he sends a cease and desist letter forcing me off all podcasts until 1001 years of the next popeMM: Exxon sues the NLPC for its exempt solicitation, and no one knows who to root for.

Is the tide turning against oil and gas in Colorado? Last week, Denver City Council turned down a $25 million contract with Suncor, the Commerce City oil refinery that has been the subject of scrutiny by neighborhood groups and climate activists for decades over pollution issues. But one industry leader dismissed the move as “political grandstanding.”  So host Bree Davies is talking to Denver Post environmental reporter Noelle Phillips, who has been covering the Suncor debate for years to talk about why the pushback is coming now and what it's really going to mean for Denverites.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think should be done about Suncor? Shut it down and risk higher gas prices? Or let the market do its work? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 15th episode: CU Denver's Jake Jab Center for Entrepreneurship Levitt Pavilion Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk about our lost pop culture with our futurist Thomas Frey, along with the use of AI for education.  Mandy goes on a tear about Jake Tapper trying to profit off his own failures, we discuss motorcycle fatalities in Colorado with DJ Summers from the Common Sense Institute and crime being down in Denver and Aurora, plus Boulder suing Exxon Mobil and Suncor. 

Send us a textIn a highly competitive and commoditized fuel retail landscape, Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, is refining what customer loyalty looks like. Celebrating 50 years of serving Canadians coast to coast, the brand is leveraging deep insights, digital transformation, and purpose-driven partnerships to build emotional loyalty and maintain its relevance in an evolving market. At the heart of this initiative is Amanda Mitchell, Head of Loyalty at Petro-Canada, alongside Monica Stevenson, Strategic Partnerships Manager. With decades of combined experience in loyalty, marketing, and customer engagement, the duo is leading efforts to make Petro-Points, one of Canada's longest-running loyalty programs, more impactful, accessible, and emotionally resonant. Mitchell and Stevenson recently joined Loyalty360's Ethan Perry on the Leaders in Customer Loyalty podcast to discuss how Petro-Canada is innovating in loyalty, managing complexity, and preparing for the next generation of customer expectations. 

Send us a textWelcome to Podcast 214 of Safe Dividend Investing on 29 March 2025. Be sure to visit the transcript for this podcast to find the detailed information on each stock that was scored.  You may also want visit Podcast 210 where in the printed transcript, you will find Chapter 4 from my investment guidebooks. It explains in easily understood language how the IDM stock scoring system works. Using this information you can manually score any stock you encounter. The IDM stock scoring software that I provide to those who purchase my investment guide books  is derived from this chapter. The software just makes scoring stocks faster and easier.The first 190 Safe Dividend Investing podcasts answered hundreds of  questions about stocks that I had received from my podcast listeners and the readers of my other publications. Starting with Podcast 191 the the weekly podcasts have usually dealt with identifying the week's 10 dividend stocks whose recent exceptional share price growth on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges may have made them worth considering as possible portfolio acquisitions. It is also an opportunity for me to bring to the listeners attention information that I think may assist them in creating and managing their self-directed stock portfolio.At www.informus.ca for information you can learn more about my six investment guide books.IANimacd@informus.caIan Duncan MacDonaldAuthor, Artist, Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc 2 Vista Humber Drive Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9P 3R7 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994 New York Telephone - 929-800-2397 imacd@informus.ca

In this episode of The Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson sits down with Martha Hall Findlay, Philippe Lagassé, Bill Robson and Ian Brodie, to discuss the long-term effects and implications of the Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada. // Participants' bios - Martha Hall Findlay is the Director of the School of Public Policy and Palmer Chair in Public Policy, University of Calgary, CEO of the Canada West Foundation, Chief Sustainability Officer for Suncor and a Member of Parliament. - Philippe Lagasse is an Associate Professor and Barton Chair, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. He was recently awarded the Canadian Forces Medallion for distinguished service for his exemplary contribution to Canadian defence policy. - Bill Robson is President and CEO of the C.D Howe Institute. - Ian Brodie is a Program Director at CGAI and a Professor at the University of Calgary, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Harper and the InterAmerican Development Bank. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "Time to Prepare" by Philippe Lagassé, https://www.readtheline.ca/p/philippe-lagasse-time-to-prepare - The Thursday Question by Ian Brodie, https://thethursdayquestion.substack.com/about // Recording Date: March 5, 2025 Release date: March 10, 2025

In this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Jeff Skipper, an international expert in accelerating change and author, about the value of selling to activate behavior change and how conducting workshops can help. For more than 25 years, clients such as IBM, Suncor, Goldman Sachs, and The Salvation Army have engaged Jeff Skipper to achieve dramatic results during strategic transformation by wrapping complex change in motivating mission. Jeff holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology and is a Certified Change Management Professional. His first book, Dancing with Disruption, was published in 2023, and his second, out now, is a reference book of 30 workshop exercises to help people understand, support, and navigate the change journey. During the conversation, Jessica asked Jeff to share one tip that consistently benefits teams with unique challenges and opportunities. Says Jeff, “Going and building one-on-one relationships with influencers within an organization...you've got to get one-on-one with people and, hopefully in a casual setting, get to know them as individuals.” Highlights from the conversation include: ☑️ An often overlooked link between change management and sales (and how to use it to your advantage) ☑️ A look into why Jeff wrote his latest book, High-Impact Workshops for Leading Change, and how change professionals can use it to conduct innovative, more engaging workshops outside of common ones ☑️ How to make change methodologies work best for you and your team while honoring the need to flex If you want to learn how to use selling to your advantage when leading change, be sure to tune in and hear what Jeff has to say!

✅ Join the Safeopedia Community at https://members.safeopedia.comIn this episode of Hard Hats & Heart, we sit down with Andrea Hine, an accomplished safety and operations leader at Suncor, to explore how human-centered design is transforming the way new technologies are implemented in industrial settings.As Connected Worker Product Owner, Andrea plays a key role in ensuring that innovation isn't just about technology—but about people first. We discuss how Suncor actively involves frontline workers in the adoption process, strategies for overcoming resistance to change, and how feedback loops drive continuous improvement.Andrea also shares real-world examples of successful digital transformation initiatives, the biggest challenges in aligning tech with workforce needs, and what the future of connected work looks like in the energy sector.If you're interested in how thoughtful design and innovation can lead to safer, more efficient workplaces, this episode is for you!

Chris Thom, CEO & portfolio manager at Moat Financial, shares his top stock picks; Suncor, General Motors and Cleveland Cliffs.

Send us a textWelcome to this week's Safe Dividend Investing's podcast. You may want to go to the printed transcript, provided with this podcast, to review the 5 outstanding US stocks and 5 outstanding Canadian stocks identified this week. It is interesting to see these 10 stocks strengths and weaknesses revealed by 9 data elements.The first 190 Safe Dividend Investing podcasts answered hundreds of  questions from my podcast listeners and readers of my publications. Not wanting to repeat  material that has already been covered, the weekly podcasts now deal with identifying each week 10 dividend stocks whose recent exceptional share price growth may make them worth considering as possible portfolio acquisitions.Visit www.informus.ca for information on my six investment guide books and stock scoring software.IANimacd@informus.caIan Duncan MacDonaldAuthor, Artist, Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc 2 Vista Humber Drive Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9P 3R7 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994 New York Telephone - 929-800-2397 imacd@informus.ca

It's rare to hear directly from a business leader who has a broad range of oil and gas experience, coupled with a personal front-line role in leading digital adoption, but today's podcast offers just that. Lewis Gillhespy is a former senior leader with Suncor, including roles as Global Chief Geologist, major asset developer, head of a major acquisition, R&D, and lastly, digital transformation leader for the subsurface areas. He describes how oil and gas companies are the children of the Industrial Age. They are reflective of the massive scale of operations that grew out of the enormous demands for energy. Their breadth and diversity of operations, international reach, technology diversity, and emphasis on innovation has created very complex organizations with customized ways of working that are in turn dependent on skilled managers with personal relationship skills to navigate. This business model has rendered them hugely profitable, but highly vulnerable to the digital revolution. Lewis highlights how the adoption of lean methods of working, that simplify complex processes that in turn allow managers to control data and technologies and systems, creates more nimble companies that can quickly embrace change. The reason is that processes tend to be more stable than IT, data or people. Tackling just the data or IT means you miss the process opportunity. The business pressure is that the case for digital is an exponential one, and is now outracing the industrial model. This exponential business case is predicated on high quality data. Driving down cost, driving out waste to achieve low cost operatorship; Producing compelling metrics, delivering analytics from data, applying AI on data, and deriving insights such as benchmarking; and, Innovating new ways of working that deliver dramatic productivity gains. This forces a need for leadership to be actively engaged in the transformation, as uncomfortable as that may be, to promote the new ways of work, and model the right behaviours. These days, Lewis works as a consultant in Geoscience, Digital Transformation, Project Management, and Commercial M&A to the Energy Industry. He holds an MSc in Petroleum Geoscience from Imperial College, a BSc. in Geological Science from Leeds University and attended the Harvard Business School Leadership Program in Boston.  Additional Tools & Resources:

-Supreme Court overturns Chevron rule -Exxon, Suncor lawsuit upheld -Costly Beach nourishment projects, -Mississippi River “Cancer Alley -one in four households in the U S has high soil lead levels -Suffolk County Long Island Planning Commission rejects yacht storage

Try Leadfeeder today and turn pageviews into pipeline! - https://bit.ly/3xMPOV5Join Dots Oyebolu as he converses with Dayo Aluko, B2B Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Specialist. In this episode, Dayo dives into the nuances of B2B procurement, sharing his vast experience across various industries and shedding light on what marketing leaders need to know to navigate procurement challenges effectively.Key Takeaways:(00:01) Dayo's diverse career journey from real estate to B2B procurement.(07:22) The importance of historical data in procurement decision-making.(16:35) Continuous feedback loops ensure supplier relationships are maintained.(18:14) Balancing short-term ROI with long-term demand generation strategies.(31:10) The impact of global recessions on procurement strategies.(43:45) Ensuring frameworks are in place to handle increased production volumes.(50:08) Incorporating sustainability into marketing campaigns and procurement practices.Resources Mentioned:Dayo Aluko - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayoaluko/CPKC Website - https://www.cpkcr.com/enInsightful Links:https://www.vendr.com/blog/saas-sales-procurement-relationshiphttps://sievo.com/blog/marketing-procurement-relationshipshttps://www.mxpiq.com/procurement-marketings-first-line-of-defence/https://1touchpoint.com/blog/marketing-procurement-5-best-practices-for-2020* At the time of the interview, he was employed at Suncor and also De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. He has since moved to CPKC, where he is a Procurement Process and Performance Specialist.Thanks for listening to the Marketing Leadership podcast, brought to you by Listen Network. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#PodcastMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #BrandMarketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingIntelligence #GTM #B2BMarketing #D2CMarketing #PodcastAds

It's Friday, and we're digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, Suncor Energy is getting hit with a “historic” $10.5 million dollar fine for “spewing excessive amounts of toxic chemicals into the air over three years.” Are lawmakers finally ready to crack down hard on the 100-year-old chronic polluter? Plus, tickets went on sale yesterday for a new “SXSW-style” event called Outside Festival set to premiere in Civic Center Park this June, and those new black-and-white license plates are everywhere! Longtime environmental champion and former mayoral candidate Ean Thomas Tafoya joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about the news, and wrap up with our Rocky Mountain Highs and Lows of the week. Ean talked about the GreenLatinos' North Denver report. Paul looked up the Commerce City steakhouse with the colorful signage, and Bree was right. It is Deno's. He also mentioned the Delta pilot's lawsuit and Ed McCaffrey's excellent mustard.  What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Restaurant Week is coming up (March 1-10) “Small Island Big Song” at the Newman Center (Starting February 16) Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In case you missed it, WPC24 took place recently in Calgary, Alberta, for the second time in its history. WPC itself was established way back in the 1930s as a forum for the global industry to discuss common themes on a triennial basis. As a global event, it attracts an audience from around the planet.. The voices discussing the global energy industry's challenges included the Energy  Minister from Saudi Arabia, and the CEOs of Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, Repsol, WestJet, Accenture, Pertamina, KNOC, Kuwait Petroleum Corp, ONGC, NNPC (Nigeria), NOCK (Kenya), Oil India, and managing directors, presidents, vice presidents, and board chairs from Cenovus, Petronas, Petrobras, Petronet, Suncor, Deloitte, Brookfield, Platts, S&P, Shell, and many others.  You never know who you'll meet at such a gathering. As I ascended the escalator to the event floor for the opening ceremonies, I found myself standing beside a trade ambassador from Libya, who shared some personal details of the immense tragedy stemming from the floods from his country. My fellow panelists hailed from Calgary, Houston, and Saudi Arabia. I have a collection of business cards from Tema (Ghana), St. John's, Midland (Texas), Bogotá (Colombia), Pittsburgh, Berlin, Washington, and Uruguay. Under the broad theme ‘path to net zero', the range of topics under discussion were in equal parts bracing and confronting, taking in supply and demand, energy transition, decarbonization, industry growth and/or decline, financing strategies, infrastructure challenges, energy security, hydrogen developments, carbon capture and storage, net zero pathways, indigenous engagement, and talent issues. It is impossible for one person to summarize the conference because there are multiple parallel tracks, a full poster and paper show, and dozens of talks and panel discussions. You simply can't take it all in. Then again, you can always form a point of view based on the dialogue you did take in, so here's mine.

It's no secret — Colorado's air quality is suffering, and last Friday regulators approved yet another new plan to address the state's biggest polluters. But environmentalists and critics have already spotted several loopholes that could allow companies like Suncor Energy, Molson Coors, and Cargill Meat Solutions to “pay to pollute,” as our guest today explains. Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies are joined by Denver Post environmental reporter Noelle Phillips, who's been following Colorado's ongoing political pollution battle for years. Plus, we wrap up with our Rocky Mountain Highs and Lows of the week.  Become a member of City Cast Denver today! We work hard to make this podcast every day, providing you with useful interviews and our hard-earned recs for the best of Denver. The best way to support our work is to become a member today for as little as $8/month. Plus, you'll get an ad-free feed to enjoy as our way of saying thanks. Learn more and sign up today at membership.citycast.fm. Paul mentioned his 2021 interview with Rep. Joe Neguse about the new Climate Corps, as well as cottonwoods and bald eagles at Barr Lake. Bree mentioned Jon Caldara's poop obsession and Cervantes' new artist-friendly merch policy. Noelle talked about her work with the Denver Newspaper Guild and pedestrian deaths.  What do you think should be done about Suncor? We want to hear from you. Would you pay an extra dollar per gallon if it meant Suncor stopped polluting? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear your response on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: 4 Noses Brewing Ambient Colorado Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I'm delighted to introduce our guest, Jeff Skipper. Jeff and I have been colleagues for the past couple of years, sharing insights in our growth cycle mastermind group. We've connected virtually every two weeks and had the pleasure of meeting in person during a memorable gathering in Hawaii, part of Alan Weiss's community.About Jeff SkipperJeff Skipper is a recognised expert in accelerating change with over 25 years of experience. He has worked with renowned clients such as IBM, Suncor, Goldman Sachs, and the Salvation Army, helping them achieve remarkable results in their strategic transformation efforts by infusing complex change with a motivating mission.Jeff possesses a unique talent for creating impactful activities and workshops. He excels at breaking down complex challenges and reengineering them into practical solutions. Exciting news for our listeners, Jeff is currently working on a workshop booklet that will feature his top 30 change activities.During our conversation, we delve into the essential aspects of driving and leading change. Jeff underscores the significance of visible leadership, especially in today's virtual landscape where meaningful connections can be a challenge. We also explore opportunities for meaningful in-person connections and how they contribute to the success of change initiatives.Jeff is the author of the insightful book, "Dancing with Disruption." In this podcast episode, you'll learn:The role of emotions in leading changePractical strategies for engaging people during times of disruption.How leaders can inspire trust and commitment in their teamsThe significance of consistency in messaging,The contagious nature of both resistance and enthusiasm in organisational change.Quotes from the Episode:"It's hard to generate that level of excitement until you're out there, shaking hands with people, patting them on the back, and telling them they're doing a good job.""Even if your organization's life depends on it, not everyone's gonna get on board. So what do you need to do?""It's important to give people space to connect. When we have an hour to just talk and unpack things, that's where we really start to connect and build levels of trust.""You're trying to engage people on an emotional level. Yes, I need to help them build new competencies to navigate a change, but I'm trying to keep a positive viewpoint around what's going to happen.""If I dip my toe in the water, it's going to be safe. Again, the role of leaders is to create that safety for people."Links and Resources:Jeff Skipper's WebsiteJeff Skipper's Book: "Dancing with Disruption"Connect with Jeff Skipper on LinkedInSupport the show

Well, it's happening again. Complaints about traffic have driven the powers that be to make the same old proposal: What if we just added an extra lane to that troublesome highway? This time it's the main road out to Denver International Airport — Peña Boulevard. The transit experts say it won't help. But what about our new Mayor Mike Johnston? And what about all the new neighbors set to move into the area soon — AKA, more than 35,000 families, Pepsi's new bottling plant, and maybe even Elitch Gardens? Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi speak with Denver Post reporter Jon Murray about why he thinks this highway widening seems “inevitable,” even though the A Line is right there.  If you have input on the planning process for Peña Boulevard, you can make your voice heard at the community event in Green Valley Ranch tonight from 5-8 p.m. There's another one scheduled for next Wednesday at the same time.  Paul mentioned the DIA train's new voice and Suncor's latest legal settlement.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Girl Scouts of Colorado Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today – Michael Booth and Colorado Sun expand on their weekly Temperature newsletter with conversations about precarious hospital finances in Colorado, and the latest trouble for Suncor refinery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're less than a month into Mike Johnston's first term as mayor, and things are already off to a bumpy start — some media outlets reported this week that the mayor would not enforce homeless encampment sweeps. Turns out that wasn't quite the case. Plus, Suncor continues to fail, RTD is actually winning, and Denver Parks and Rec gets a well-deserved pat on the back. Host Bree Davies is joined by producer and chief conspiracy theorist Paul Karolyi and regular fave Joshua Emerson, comedian and co-chair of the Denver American Indian Commission. And as always, newsletter editor Peyton Garcia shares her best bets for your weekend — think brewery birthdays, vegan mania, Aurora chef celebrations, and more! For more on the rollout of Mayor Johnston's homelessness plan, check out this helpful piece from our pal Kyle Harris at Denverite. Paul mentioned the Aloft Hotel's new vacancies, Cultivando's air monitoring program in Commerce City and a new local investment opportunity. Bree talked about that big green building on Kalamath, her love for the Northside's Ashland Rec Center, the Denverite piece on The Gathering Place-operated motel shelter shutting down, and her husband's UMS party this weekend. Josh talked about RTD's historic rate decrease and the prospects for this year's sweet corn harvest.  For more on Suncor — the recent shutdown and its enormous economic impact — check out our episode from back in February with Denver Post reporter Noelle Phillips. Here are links to all the events Peyton recommended: Colorado VegFest  Tattered Cover: City Silhouettes Avery Brewing 30th Anniversary Aurora Chef Speaker Series For even more weekend event recs and local stories that matter, subscribe to our weekday morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866. Follow our weather guy for all your weekend weather needs: Rain or Shine, it's Andy Stein! Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Wana Brands “Untitled” at the Denver Art Museum this weekend, featuring none other than our guest Joshua Emerson! Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As far back as 2004, I explored the possibility of deploying cellular phones within an oil refining complex. The idea of persistent and safe communications with supervisors and lead hands by phone or text message during the work day was intuitively attractive, and we imagineered many a positive use case. This was in the era of the BlackBerry mobile phone, long before Apple created the smart phone category. However, we ultimately abandoned the concept. A decade later in 2014, I was reminded how far consumer technology has progressed when I was contacted by a young Australian field engineer with a creative mobile worker solution. The young engineer's solution had cost all of $500.  He had taken a risk by using a consumer-grade tablet, but the gas assets were all outdoors, and the risk of a conflagration minimal. He also took a lot of grief back in the home office for disrupting the normal work routine, and was told to cease and desist his innovation. Fast forward yet another decade, to 2023, and Suncor has rolled out the new cases and handsets to thousands of front line workers, and the use cases that I had imagined 20 years ago are finally being realized.

On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's security news. They cover: The SEC is targeting SolarWinds executives UK to make banks liable for fraud NSA issues advice on UEFI trojan Microsoft blocks 100+ dodgy drivers The US IC knew what Prihozhin was up to. But what FSB doing? Much, much more This week's show is brought to you by Netwrix. Martin Cannard, Netwrix's VP of Product Strategy, is this week's sponsor guest. He talks about why zero standing privilege is a worthy goal. Links to everything that we discussed are below and you can follow Patrick or Adam on Mastodon if that's your thing. Show notes SEC notifies SolarWinds CISO and CFO of possible action in cyber investigation | Cybersecurity Dive While Australian banks refuse most scam victims refunds, the UK is making them mandatory - ABC News New law could allow GCHQ to monitor UK internet logs in real-time to tackle fraud Federal incentives could help utilities overcome major cybersecurity hurdle: money | CyberScoop Major Japanese port suspends operation following ransomware attack Petro-Canada reports service restoration after suspected Suncor breach | Cybersecurity Dive Chinese state-backed hackers accidentally infected a European hospital with malware Hackers exploit gaping Windows loophole to give their malware kernel access | Ars Technica 336,000 servers remain unpatched against critical Fortigate vulnerability | Ars Technica CISA says latest VMware analytics bug being exploited MOVEit vulnerability snags almost 200 victims, more expected | Cybersecurity Dive Actively exploited vulnerability threatens hundreds of solar power stations | Ars Technica U.S. intelligence learned in mid-June Prigozhin was plotting uprising - The Washington Post Russian election-meddling ‘troll factory' reportedly shut down after Wagner revolt Russian telecom confirms hack after group backing Wagner boasted about an attack | CyberScoop Hackers claim to take down Russian satellite communications provider Russian railway site allegedly taken down by Ukrainian hackers Several US states investigating ‘SiegedSec' hacking campaign Hacking crew targeting states over transition bans claims cyberattack hitting global satellite systems | CyberScoop Hacktivists steal government files from Texas city Fort Worth | TechCrunch Belarusian hacktivists сlaim to breach country's leading state university British prosecutors say teen Lapsus$ member was behind hacks on Uber, Rockstar Silk Road's Second-in-Command, Variety Jones, Gets 20 Years in Prison | WIRED Russian cyber expert arrested in Kazakhstan, triggering a showdown between US and Moscow More than 6,500 arrested since French and Dutch police's EncroChat hack BreachForums seized by FBI three months after arrest of alleged admin BreachForums replacement emerges as robust forum for criminal hackers to trade their spoils | CyberScoop Genesis Market gang tries to sell platform after FBI disruption Hackers using TrueBot malware for phishing attacks in US, Canada, officials warn | Cybersecurity Dive CSI_BlackLotus_Mitigation_Guide.PDF Hacks targeting British exam boards raise fears of students cheating More than $125 million taken from crypto platform Multichain Twitter's chaotic weekend of outages and rate limits leaves more questions than answers Mastodon fixes critical “TootRoot” vulnerability allowing node hijacking | Ars Technica

On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's security news. They cover: The SEC is targeting SolarWinds executives UK to make banks liable for fraud NSA issues advice on UEFI trojan Microsoft blocks 100+ dodgy drivers The US IC knew what Prihozhin was up to. But what FSB doing? Much, much more This week's show is brought to you by Netwrix. Martin Cannard, Netwrix's VP of Product Strategy, is this week's sponsor guest. He talks about why zero standing privilege is a worthy goal. Links to everything that we discussed are below and you can follow Patrick or Adam on Mastodon if that's your thing. Show notes SEC notifies SolarWinds CISO and CFO of possible action in cyber investigation | Cybersecurity Dive While Australian banks refuse most scam victims refunds, the UK is making them mandatory - ABC News New law could allow GCHQ to monitor UK internet logs in real-time to tackle fraud Federal incentives could help utilities overcome major cybersecurity hurdle: money | CyberScoop Major Japanese port suspends operation following ransomware attack Petro-Canada reports service restoration after suspected Suncor breach | Cybersecurity Dive Chinese state-backed hackers accidentally infected a European hospital with malware Hackers exploit gaping Windows loophole to give their malware kernel access | Ars Technica 336,000 servers remain unpatched against critical Fortigate vulnerability | Ars Technica CISA says latest VMware analytics bug being exploited MOVEit vulnerability snags almost 200 victims, more expected | Cybersecurity Dive Actively exploited vulnerability threatens hundreds of solar power stations | Ars Technica U.S. intelligence learned in mid-June Prigozhin was plotting uprising - The Washington Post Russian election-meddling ‘troll factory' reportedly shut down after Wagner revolt Russian telecom confirms hack after group backing Wagner boasted about an attack | CyberScoop Hackers claim to take down Russian satellite communications provider Russian railway site allegedly taken down by Ukrainian hackers Several US states investigating ‘SiegedSec' hacking campaign Hacking crew targeting states over transition bans claims cyberattack hitting global satellite systems | CyberScoop Hacktivists steal government files from Texas city Fort Worth | TechCrunch Belarusian hacktivists сlaim to breach country's leading state university British prosecutors say teen Lapsus$ member was behind hacks on Uber, Rockstar Silk Road's Second-in-Command, Variety Jones, Gets 20 Years in Prison | WIRED Russian cyber expert arrested in Kazakhstan, triggering a showdown between US and Moscow More than 6,500 arrested since French and Dutch police's EncroChat hack BreachForums seized by FBI three months after arrest of alleged admin BreachForums replacement emerges as robust forum for criminal hackers to trade their spoils | CyberScoop Genesis Market gang tries to sell platform after FBI disruption Hackers using TrueBot malware for phishing attacks in US, Canada, officials warn | Cybersecurity Dive CSI_BlackLotus_Mitigation_Guide.PDF Hacks targeting British exam boards raise fears of students cheating More than $125 million taken from crypto platform Multichain Twitter's chaotic weekend of outages and rate limits leaves more questions than answers Mastodon fixes critical “TootRoot” vulnerability allowing node hijacking | Ars Technica

This episode features a discussion on the Suncor cyber attack, the costs of the Indigo ransomware attack and the value of SIEMs

Anatsa Trojan reveals new capabilities. Airlines report employee data stolen in a third-party breach. Canadian energy company SUNCOR reports a cyberattack. What of the Internet Research Agency? Microsoft warns of a rising threat to infrastructure. Joe Carrigan describes an ill-advised phishing simulation. Mr. Security Answer Person John Pescatore takes on zero days. And DDoS grows more sophisticated. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/122 Selected reading. Anatsa banking Trojan hits UK, US and DACH with new campaign (TreatFabric)  Anatsa Android trojan now steals banking info from users in US, UK (BleepingComputer)  Thousands of American Airlines and Southwest pilots impacted by third-party data breach (Bitdefender) American Airlines, Southwest Airlines disclose data breaches affecting pilots (BleepingComputer)  American Airlines, Southwest Airlines Impacted by Data Breach at Third-Party Provider (SecurityWeek) Recruitment portal exposes data of US pilot candidates (Register)  Suncor Energy says it experienced a cybersecurity incident (Reuters) Suncor Energy cyberattack impacts Petro-Canada gas stations (BleepingComputer)  Canadian oil giant Suncor confirms cyberattack after countrywide outages (Record)  Wagner and the troll factories (POLITICO) Cyber risks to critical infrastructure are on the rise (CEE Multi-Country News Center) The lowly DDoS attack is showing signs of being anything but (Washington Post)

“It's extremely frustrating to have to make decisions on our multibillion dollar assets, with only a piece of paper in your hand, and a radio on the other side of your hip.” In this episode, I'm in conversation with Andrea Hine, who is a Product Owner within the Connected Worker Program at Suncor Energy. Working with Otterbox, Andrea and her team have developed the world's first iPhone UL safety case, which means workers on industrial sites can now have a consumer-grade phone with them. This is absolutely ground breaking. The connected front line worker has been the hardest problem to solve in industry, but Andrea and team have done it. “We're making really big decisions about worker safety and in keeping our assets running with a piece of paper that may have out of date information. You don't have subject matter experts available to you. it's incredibly frustrating.” Andrea Hine is as a Product Owner within Suncor's Digital Innovation and Development team.  Andrea leverages her extensive front-line experience and creative mindset to drive technology initiatives. With a decade of field expertise and a fervent dedication to empowering workers, Andrea plays a pivotal role by delivering tools that enhance safety and efficiency. “If you make workers lives easier for them by giving them software and interfaces, and a piece of hardware that's easy to use, and really intuitive, workers will be on board” USEFUL LINKS LinkedIn profiles (personal, business):  Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hine-45884928/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/suncor Twitter handles: @suncor Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/suncorenergy/ Website:   https://www.otterboxbusiness.com/ccrz__CCPage?pagekey=Industrial https://www.suncor.com  

#hr #cio #employeeexperience In episode 791 of CXOTalk, we explore the intersection of Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR) to improve employee experience, with John Hill, the Senior Vice President for Digital and Information Technology at Suncor Energy. John explains how HR and IT can work together to create a positive work environment, provide employees with opportunities for growth and development, and use technology to improve communication and collaboration. He also discusses challenges these departments face in driving employee engagement, and strategies that he's used to overcome the issues.Here are key points in the discussion:► Intersection of IT with corporate culture and employee engagement► Exploring the relationship between Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR)► Upskilling teams and the workforce in a remote work environment► Touchpoints and planning in the CIO / CHRO relationship► How IT simplifies technology to improve employee experience and engagement► Embedding the employee experience mandate within IT► Managing a disconnected workforce using technology► Evaluating success with metrics and measurement► Workday's role in helping Suncor achieve employee engagement goals► Impact of data strategies on employee experience transformation► The role of mobile, AI, and ML in employee experience transformation► Advice to business and technology leaders on IT / HR collaboration► What is a simplified employee experience?Read the complete transcript: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/aligning-it-and-hr-for-employee-experience-successJohn Hill is the Vice President of Digital and Information Technology for Suncor Energy. John joined the company in March 2020, bringing over 30 years of experience in information and communications technology, and deep expertise in leading significant digital transformations. Prior to joining Suncor, John served as the Chief Information Officer at Rogers Communications. He has also held executive information technology roles at Enbridge, Capgemini and SaskTel. John is a Professional Engineer and graduate of the University of Saskatchewan.

Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Enjoying the show? Leave me a review here Don't forget to ask a question for our next First Friday Q&A. You ask the questions and we answer them. Have a question? Click here to ask. This week Mark and Paige cover  News articles Chevron to buy PDC Energy in $7.6 billion deal https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/chevron-buy-pdc-energy-76-billion-2023-05-22/ Lawmakers Seek Clarification on Planned USA Pipes Safety Rule https://www.rigzone.com/news/lawmakers_seek_clarification_on_planned_usa_pipes_safety_rule-10-may-2023-172740-article/ Canada Energy Regulator Monitoring Wildfire Impact https://www.rigzone.com/news/canada_energy_regulator_monitoring_wildfire_impact-10-may-2023-172746-article/ Church of England to Vote Against Shell Chair on Climate Issues https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/church_of_england_to_vote_against_shell_chair_on_climate_issues-09-may-2023-172736-article/ Oil Majors Are Preparing For A Difficult Period https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Majors-Are-Preparing-For-A-Difficult-Period.html Tesla Launches Construction Of Lithium Refinery In Texas https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Tesla-Launches-Construction-Of-Lithium-Refinery-In-Texas.html Occidental Petroleum Begins Buying Back Buffett Stock https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Occidental-Petroleum-Begins-Buying-Back-Buffett-Stock.html Renewable Energy Needs To Learn Safety Lessons From Oil and Gas https://jpt.spe.org/renewable-energy-needs-to-learn-safety-lessons-from-oil-and-gas UK Supreme Court rules in favor of Shell in Nigeria oil spill dispute https://www.offshore-technology.com/news/uk-supreme-court-rules-in-favour-shell-after-oil-spill/ Russia's tax hike on the oil and gas industry will be destructive to a key piece of its economy https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/russian-economy-tax-hike-oil-gas-energy-sector-sanctions-cap-2023-5?amp Sunak Says UK Needs Fossil Fuels https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/sunak_says_uk_needs_fossil_fuels-10-may-2023-172748-article/ New York poised to pass first statewide law banning natural gas in new buildings https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/02/new-york-to-pass-first-statewide-law-banning-natural-gas-in-new-buildings.html Canada's Suncor says worker injured in bear attack at oil sands plant https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadas-suncor-says-worker-injured-bear-attack-oil-sands-plant-2023-05-10/   The Weekly Rig Count by Baker Hughes https://rigcount.bakerhughes.com/rig-count-overview  More from OGGN ...PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company PageGet notified about industry events     Paige Wilson LinkedInMark LaCour Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

With 2023 state legislative session almost over, the race is on to get these bills outta the house — but what will our lawmakers focus on with their final week? The fact that our property taxes are going through the roof? Or that the Suncor oil refinery continues to emit toxic chemicals? Or are they just focused on fighting their own trolls on social media? It's Tuesday, so host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are breaking down all the local stories that matter this week. Plus, of course, the latest on Casa Bonita.  Paul mentioned how Colorado stacks up to other states when it comes to property taxes on residential real estate and the reasons Colorado voters repealed the Gallagher Amendment back in 2020.  Bree mentioned a Zillow listing in West Colfax that touted the home's proximity to Casa Bonita.  Give us a ring on the Always-Open, Always Hot, Casa Bonita Hotline! Text or leave us a voicemail: (720) 500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Backyard Pitmasters of Colorado The North Face Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become a PCA Member:https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Watch this Episode on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/videos/implement-systems-faster-change-management To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/YTEP104  Learn More About Jeff's Work And His Book Here: https://www.jeffskipperconsulting.com/ Ideas are the easy part. The truth is getting implementation projects across the finish line is ALWAYS harder in reality than it is in your mind's eye. You've, no doubt, fantasized about the business efficiencies made available by new technology, the rollout of SOPs, a new sales methodology, whatever… and then been met with blank stares from your team when you excitedly announce these grand visions: - “Why do we need to do this?” - “This seems complicated!” - “What's wrong with what we're doing right now?” As today's guest, Jeff Skipper, says: the easiest thing for an employee to do when confronted with change is NOTHING. Jeff is a Change Management consultant and just authored a new book called Dancing With Disruption (definitely check it out). If you need to get your people doing things a new way, adopting a new system, or dropping an old one, the fundamentals of Change Management can help. At its core Change Management is about guiding organizational changes all the way from conception through to implementation. Jeff gets hired by companies like IBM, Suncor, Cenovus, Bayer, Molson, and Sport Chek to help them make monumental internal changes, and he's here today to help us do the same.

Debbie Ortega is currently an at-large representative on City Council. She has served on council and worked in local government for more than 40 years, and she wants to be Denver's next mayor. She sits down with host Bree Davies to talk about her support for the failed 2021 bond to build a new arena at the National Western Center, her vision for our transportation network, and Casa Bonita. We are inviting all 17 candidates for interviews before Election Day on April 4. So far, we've talked to: Renate Behrens Leslie Herod Lisa Calderón Ean Thomas Tafoya Trinidad Rodriguez Thomas Wolf Chris Hansen Mike Johnston Kelly Brough James Walsh Kwame Spearman (He dropped out on March 16) Terrance Roberts For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A series of mysterious incidents in late December forced the Suncor refinery in Commerce City to shut down for weeks. The refinery is reviled by environmental activists and neighbors for its history of polluting our air and water, but it's also responsible for about 40% of Colorado's supply of gasoline. So, what if the shutdown was permanent? What if Mother Earth snapped her fingers and it disappeared? Denver Post reporter Noelle Phillips has been covering Suncor for years, and she's on today with producer Paul Karolyi to explain the current situation and imagine what a Denver without Suncor would look like.  Catch up on all Noelle's reporting on Suncor here: https://www.denverpost.com/author/noelle-phillips/ At the 9News mayoral debate last week, Ean Thomas Tafoya took aim at Chris Hansen over a recent TV ad. Check out our interview with Tafoya, and the rest of our Mayoral Madness coverage — and make sure to stay tuned for our interview with Chris Hansen this weekend. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: How to Buy a Home Podcast Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're catching you up on all the top stories of the week so far: The Broncos went from bad to worse. Tattered Cover's OG owner passed away. Denver continues to greet busloads of migrants and asylum seekers, even as the city and aid groups are overwhelmed. The Suncor Oil Refinery was shut down temporarily, which could impact air quality (in a good way) and gas prices (in a bad way). Oh, and a 16th Street Mall institution may have closed its doors forever.  We know you, our listeners, like our Friday news roundups, so host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are trying out this new mid-week wrangling of top stories and info! Let us know what you think: reach us via email denver@citycast.fm or leave us a message on the City Cast Denver hotline: (720) 500-5418‬. Bree mentioned Axios's coverage of the migrant situation; if you'd like to help, the city has shared information on needs and donation options on its website. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter @citycastdenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: How to Buy a Home Podcast Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices