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Episode Summary In this episode, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog dive deep into the difference between being "rich" and "wealthy," explore frameworks for financial decision-making, and break down practical systems to help coaches and business owners accumulate lasting, quiet wealth (not just loud riches). They tackle the psychology behind wealth, the dangers of FOMO-driven habits, good versus bad debt, AI's role in coaching, and unconventional book recommendations for sharper coaching minds. Stick around for Karl's "moment of Zen" on intentionally shaping the feel of your life and business. Key Topics Covered Rich vs. Wealthy: The Real Difference Karl Bryan lays out the classic Shaq example: "I'm rich making $10 million, but the team owner is wealthy." Rich displays as loud (cars, houses, spend), while wealth is quiet and built by what you don't spend or sell—accumulated over time 02:30. Wealth results from assets held and never sold, while rich is about consumption and visible spending. FOMO and "keeping up with the Kardashians" fuel expensive habits that keep people from accumulating real wealth 05:48. Good Debt vs. Bad Debt Good debt creates positive returns (e.g., property investments that cashflow or machinery that generates more than its payment). Bad debt (especially student loans) is debt you can't escape, often with no financial upside 08:35. Why Optionality Trumps Just "Getting Rich" Karl explains why optionality—having choices—is the ultimate wealth: "Live where you want, drive what you want, do what you want." But beware of moving the goalposts due to FOMO 09:28. Tariffs and Manufacturing Jobs The duo discuss why tariffs alone aren't bringing back traditional manufacturing jobs. AI, automation, and energy are where the future is headed—not trying to revive 1950s economies 12:10. Unconventional Book Recommendations for Coaches Deep-dive recommendations include "Confessions of an Economic Hitman," "The Creature from Jekyll Island," "Antifragile," "What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars," "Sapiens," and "Principles." Each offers powerful mental models, psychological insights, and frameworks—far beyond conventional business books 16:16. Real Estate as a Growth Lever Karl shares advanced real estate strategies (especially in niches like mobile homes and boutique hotels), advocating for accumulating assets that pay you forever, not just selling for a one-time gain 30:09. Designing Your Home, Business, and Life for the Right Feel The "moment of Zen" focuses on intentionally defining how you want your business, home, and life to feel—and structuring rules, systems, and rewards to support that vision 34:17. Notable Quotes "Rich is loud, wealthy is quiet. You want to become wealthy. You want to guide your clients to be wealthy." – Karl Bryan 07:00 "Earned money equals never sell… Introduce me to a family with old money, and I'll introduce you to a great-grandfather who didn't sell." – Karl Bryan 04:25 "FOMO is your most expensive habit... We used to keep up with the Joneses, now it's keeping up with the Kardashians." – Karl Bryan 05:47 "Leadership starts with telling the truth. You have to tell yourself the truth." – Karl Bryan 05:20 "Tariffs: you can't tariff your way back to 1950. The jobs coming back are automated factories with robotic jobs. Amazon 101." – Karl Bryan 12:28 "The real opportunity is energy, tech, and land. That's where the big dogs are investing." – Karl Bryan 12:51 "Optionality is the ultimate goal: the happiest, most peaceful people have lots of options." – Karl Bryan 40:14 Actionable Takeaways Understand & Teach the REAL Difference: Make sure both you and your clients aim to quietly accumulate wealth by holding and nurturing assets, instead of focusing on appearances or loud spending. Leverage Good Debt: Only take on debt that creates positive cashflow and avoid high-interest, no-upside consumer and student debt. Set (and Don't Move) the Goalposts: Establish clear financial targets for yourself and clients and beware of letting FOMO push you into perpetual "more chasing." Read for Leverage: Go beyond trendy business books; seek out foundational texts that give you frameworks on systems, psychology, power, and wealth that most coaches overlook. Build Systems Over Motivation: Use principles and mental models (like those from "Principles" and "Antifragile") to make wealth and happiness inevitable in your business and life. Structure for Feel, Not Just Achievement: Define how you want your business, home, and vacations to feel—then create rules and systems that support that intention. Resources Mentioned Book Recommendations: Confessions of an Economic Hitman (John Perkins) The Creature from Jekyll Island (G. Edward Griffin) Antifragile (Nassim Nicholas Taleb) What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars (Jim Paul & Brendan Moynihan) Sapiens (Yuval Noah Harari) Principles (Ray Dalio) Profit Acceleration Software (by Karl Bryan): Proven system for compounding profit growth for coaches and their clients. Focused.com – Daily emails, coaching resources, and more Networking & Market Analysis: Understand your Total Addressable Market (TAM), find your niche, and track where "the puck is going." 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The Resilient US Consumer and AI Infrastructure. Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Despite concerns over tariffs and wars, consumer spending remains robust, fueled by record stock market levels and rising low-end wages. Peek argues against AI alarmism, noting that massive investments in AI infrastructure are creating a surge in blue-collar job demand for skilled trades like welding and construction. 21920
Phillip and Brian run the docket: why "proof of work" is the new luxury signal, what the AI export-control fight shares with a brand guarding its trade secrets, and how AI is flooding the patent office while quietly favoring incumbents. But perhaps the most profound part of the conversation lies in two trends taking internet culture by storm. "Tasteslop" and Korea's "dopamine sites" appear as distinct ideas, but they're actually two faces of the same impulse: consumption stripped down to pure signal. Key takeaways: AI slop makes "proof of work" the new status signal. Brands win by showing the process and the discards, not hiding them. Software isn't the moat… chips, power, and craft are. AI patent tools favor incumbents, widening the gap with upstarts. "Tasteslop" and "dopamine sites": consumption as pure signal, minus the object. Key quotes: [~06:45] "When people aren't making up the machine, we start to question everything now." — Brian [~10:00] "It's the entire PR campaign around it that shows you all of the discarded drawings that weren't used." — Phillip [~36:00] "AI does not make this more of a level playing field. If anything… they can box the small guys out even more effectively." — Phillip [~39:29] "You can't trademark taste." — Brian In-Show Mentions: "The Process Is the Product" – Insiders piece by Sophia Epstein James Bridle – Ways of Being: Beyond Human Intelligence and New Dark Age AI & Agentic Commerce hub Emily Segal on "Tasteslop" STRATA: 10 Aesthetics Shaping Culture and Commerce Associated Links: Check out Future Commerce on YouTube Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep. 211 - Kimberly is joined by lifestyle entrepreneur, author, and fitness expert Audrey Dunham for an intimate, hilarious, and inspiring conversation about motherhood, marriage, and the realities of building a business from the ground up. Audrey reveals the quintessential Hollywood story of how she met her husband, famed comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, while working at a restaurant in Studio City—and how she ended up touring the world as his fitness trainer for seven years. And she opens up about her whirlwind IVF journey and the surprise of naturally delivering her fraternal twin boys, Jack and James, 5 weeks early. She shares the raw (and exhausting) reality of navigating the first two years of raising twins all while building her business: Autumn Sons Baking Co. Chapter Timestamps: 01:04 – IVF, Natural Twin Birth, and Surviving the Early Years 04:39 – Hollywood Meet-Cute: Meeting Jeff Dunham 06:04 – Touring Logistics with a Celebrity Husband 08:18 – Pivoting into the Allergen-Free Food Industry 11:24 – Rebranding Peanut's Bake Shop to Autumn Suns 14:52 – Sourcing, Tariffs, and Scaling across the Border 16:47 – The Manufacturing Nightmare: 7,000 Defective Cookie Mixes 18:59 – Overcoming the Seasonal Hurdles of Baking 19:35 – Writing Cookbooks during COVID 21:05 – Future Ventures: Mug Muffins & Outro Follow Audrey: https://www.instagram.com/audreydunham/ Follow Autumn Sons Baking Co.: https://www.instagram.com/autumnsonsbaking/ Purchase Product!: https://autumnsonsbaking.com/?utm_campaign=button_list_Visitourwebsite&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio Follow Kimberly: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/ Subscribe: @iconicnationmedia
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At the start of 2026, many economists expected growth to slow.Since then, we've had tariffs, inflation concerns, conflict in the Middle East, oil volatility, and a new Fed Chair. Yet the economy keeps growing.In this episode, Bob Fraser and Ellis Hammond sit down with Belinda Román, Associate Professor of Economics at St. Mary's University, to discuss what's changed, what's surprised her, and whether the economy is proving more resilient than investors expected.We cover tariffs, inflation, consumer spending, interest rates, AI-driven productivity, recession risks, and what investors should be watching in the second half of 2026.Have more questions, or want more resources like a tax calculator? Go to https://investlikeabillionaire.org/ to learn more about our community. Check out Ben & Bob's company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
S6:E55 Markets shift. Policies change. Supply chains break. Yet businesses still need to serve customers, protect margins, and make decisions. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Abe Orgel, founder of Simple Forwarding, to discuss what entrepreneurs can learn from navigating global shipping during one of the most unpredictable periods in recent memory. If people don't trust your ability to adapt, they begin questioning your reliability. And when businesses appear unprepared or reactive, opportunities quietly move elsewhere. Guest Abe Orgel Founder, Simple Forwarding Global shipping and logistics strategist Core Problems Operating amid tariff uncertainty Managing risk without perfect information Building contingency plans that support growth Practical Takeaways Expect change and prepare for multiple outcomes Make decisions using scenarios instead of assumptions View resilience as a business capability, not merely a personality trait Timestamps 00:00 The reality of global shipping in 2026 02:00 What customers truly care about 11:30 Forecasting versus predicting 13:00 Why Plan B matters 15:20 Building resilience as a competitive advantage Who This Episode Is For Business owners managing inventory, economic uncertainty, or complex operations. At STEERus, we continue seeing a similar challenge: organizations often underestimate how uncertainty affects perception. Businesses that cannot communicate preparedness and adaptability are frequently misunderstood, overlooked, or perceived as higher risk. Subscribe and share if these conversations help you think differently about business. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on entrepreneurship
Stephen Grootes speaks to Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson about new findings that one in six government tenders were awarded last year, highlighting growing risks to infrastructure investment, including interference from so‑called “business forums.” In other interviews, Koos Blackenberg, farmer and representative of Grain SA from the Cape region talks about the organisation’s strong opposition to ITAC’s decision to keep the wheat reference price unchanged, and what it means for the sustainability of local wheat farmers. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a great story. Mike Musheinesh decided school was not for him so he "graduated" in the 9th grade. Today he is the CEO of Detroit Axle, employing 1,000 people. Now he is determined to lead the way in seeking substantial tariff refunds while also fighting to preserve the de minimus exemption for importers. This is truly a unique conversation from a company that has been impacted. Meet Mike: Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
X: @StephenMoore @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with economist Stephen Moore. His insights on the economic front, America's energy dominance, urgency to address healthcare reform in America, advance the succesful policy of school choice and thoughts on Iran will enlighten engaged listeners. Brief bio: Stephen Moore is an internationally-known economist and author, who has served as a senior policy adviser to Donald Trump in 2016 and 2024. Now, serving as the co-founder and chairman of Unleash Prosperity, he is a frequent lecturer to audiences around the world on the U.S. economic and political outlook, and is the author of 6 books, including “Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive our Economy,” and “The Trump Economic Miracle.” Moore is a graduate of the University of Illinois and holds a master's degree in Economics from George Mason University. From 1999-2004, Moore served as Founder and President of the Club for Growth, an organization dedicated to helping elect free market candidates to Congress. In his tenure as president, the Club for Growth became one of the most influential and respected political organizations in the nation. From 2005-2014, Moore served as the senior economics writer for The Wall Street Journal editorial page and as a member of the WSJ editorial board. He remains a regular contributor to the publication. Moore served as a senior economic advisor to President Trump's 2016 campaign, drafting tax, budget, and energy policy plans. In 2007, Moore received the Ronald Reagan “Great Communicator” award from the Republican party for his advancement of economic understanding. In 2010, he was awarded the University of Illinois Alumni of the Year. His book “Return to Prosperity: How America Can Regain its Economic Superpower Status” was a finalist for the F.A. Hayek Award for Advancing Economic Understanding. In 2018, Worth Magazine named Stephen Moore one of the 75 Most Influential People in the World Dealing with Economics and Finance. americasrt.com https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @StephenMoore @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 9:30 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm
S6:E55 Markets shift. Policies change. Supply chains break. Yet businesses still need to serve customers, protect margins, and make decisions. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Abe Orgel, founder of Simple Forwarding, to discuss what entrepreneurs can learn from navigating global shipping during one of the most unpredictable periods in recent memory. If people don't trust your ability to adapt, they begin questioning your reliability. And when businesses appear unprepared or reactive, opportunities quietly move elsewhere. Guest Abe Orgel Founder, Simple Forwarding Global shipping and logistics strategist Core Problems Operating amid tariff uncertainty Managing risk without perfect information Building contingency plans that support growth Practical Takeaways Expect change and prepare for multiple outcomes Make decisions using scenarios instead of assumptions View resilience as a business capability, not merely a personality trait Timestamps 00:00 The reality of global shipping in 2026 02:00 What customers truly care about 11:30 Forecasting versus predicting 13:00 Why Plan B matters 15:20 Building resilience as a competitive advantage Who This Episode Is For Business owners managing inventory, economic uncertainty, or complex operations. At STEERus, we continue seeing a similar challenge: organizations often underestimate how uncertainty affects perception. Businesses that cannot communicate preparedness and adaptability are frequently misunderstood, overlooked, or perceived as higher risk. Subscribe and share if these conversations help you think differently about business. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on entrepreneurship
National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial says rising costs are being driven by policy decisions in Washington, including tariffs and the conflict involving Iran. In an interview with AURN News, Morial argues that voters should pay closer attention to how political decisions affect their economic well-being. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept into office with a campaign focused on costs and a promise to freeze rents on rent-regulated apartments. That pledge unnerved landlords who own buildings with expensive debt and face higher costs for insurance, utilities and other expenses. Ahead of primary elections this Tuesday, Mamdani has endorsed like-minded candidates with similarly progressive ideas for how to address the cost of housing. That has sometimes put them and Mamdani at odds with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on an issue they all hope will resonate with voters in November. Host Sabrina Siddiqui speaks with Mayor Mamdani and explains how tenants and landlords are viewing his policy proposals in The Cost-of-Living Election, Part 4. Listen to previous episodes in the series: Tariffs' Messy Reality: The Cost-of-Living Election | Part 1: Ohio Inflation Is the GOP's Problem Now. Will Voters Look Past It? How a Health Insurance Shortfall in Georgia Could Play Out in the Midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Rebecca Homkes is an economist and high-growth strategy specialist who advises CEOs and executive teams focused on growth and success through uncertainty. Uncertainty isn't new and we've pretty much "normalized" it at this point—but what's different now is the stacking of uncertainty. Tariffs, AI disruption, shifting policy signals, and constant organizational change are all hitting leaders at once. The result isn't just uncertainty—it's chaos. And chaos has a cost.Dr. Homkes helps leaders understand why uncertainty is inevitable, but chaos is optional— and how the best leaders can build clarity, momentum, and growth even when the external environment is unpredictable and ever-changing. Dr. Homkes is a Lecturer at London Business School and Duke Corporate Executive Education, and the director of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) global Active Learning Program. She's also the author of Survive Reset Thrive and a frequent contributor on Bloomberg and CNBC
Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Paulson Tseng, PwC Taiwan's International Tax Services and Transfer Pricing Leader, the firm's Human Capital Leader, and host of the Finance and Tax Cafe podcast.Doug and Paulson discuss Taiwan's corporate tax framework, including the 20% corporate rate, foreign tax credit limits, withholding tax friction for services, and CFC rules; how inbound investment remains strong in semiconductors and R&D while outbound models are shifting toward more diversified, multi-nodal footprints; Taiwan's current Pillar Two posture, top-up tax exposure, and readiness challenges around data, education, and compliance; whether Pillar Two is already changing business behavior; tax controversy themes in Taiwan, especially transfer pricing, withholding tax, and risk-based audits; and Paulson's own podcast and its broader finance, economic, and workplace-stress topics.
Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Chris Johnson, GOP strategist and President of the American Energy Leadership Institute, joins the show to discuss Trump's reindustrialization agenda and why efforts to bring manufacturing and industry back to the United States may face resistance from the very Americans they aim to benefit. Johnson examines the political, economic, and workforce challenges involved in reshaping the nation's industrial future. David Clement, Policy Director for the Consumer Choice Center, discusses the issue dominating kitchen table conversations across America: the cost of living. Clement breaks down how tariffs are impacting consumers, what voters are likely to focus on heading into the midterms, and whether a new Iran deal could help ease economic pressures or create additional challenges. Later, Jessica Goldstein joins the program to discuss her latest work and the growing popularity of retro-inspired fiction, exploring why stories set in earlier eras continue to resonate with modern readers. Plus, Bill Clevlen, founder of BillOnTheRoad.com, returns for the weekly travel segment, sharing destination ideas, travel tips, and unique places worth adding to your next road trip itinerary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gary Shapiro has spent decades at the center of the global consumer technology industry, leading the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and building CES into one of the most important stages for innovation, policy, and deal-making on the planet.In this first episode of 2026, Gary joins Charlie, Rony, and Ted to preview CES, unpack the explosion of AI across every category, and deliver unusually blunt takes on tariffs, China, manufacturing, and U.S. innovation policy. He explains how CES has evolved from a TV-and-gadgets show into a global platform where boards meet, standards are set, and policymakers, chip designers, robotics firms, and health-tech startups all collide.In the News: Before Gary joins, the hosts break down Nvidia's $20 billion “not-a-deal” with Singapore's Groq, the stake in Intel, and what that combo might signal about the edge of the GPU bubble and the shift toward inference compute, x86, and U.S. industrial policy. They also dig into Netflix's acquisition of Ready Player Me and what it suggests about a Netflix metaverse and location-based entertainment strategy, plus Starlink's rapid growth and an onslaught of “AI everything” products ahead of CES.Gary walks through new features at this year's show: CES Foundry at the Fontainebleau for AI and quantum, expanded tracks on manufacturing, wearables, women's health, and accessibility, plus an AI-powered show app already fielding thousands of questions (top query: where to pick up badges).He also talks candidly about his biggest concern—that fragmented state-level AI regulation (1,200+ state bills in 2025) will crush startups while big players shrug—and why he believes federal standards via NIST are the only realistic path. The discussion ranges from AI-driven healthcare and precision agriculture to robotics, demographics, labor culture, global supply chains, and what CES might look like in 2056.5 Key Takeaways from Gary:AI is now the spine of CES. CES 2026 centers on AI as infrastructure: CES Foundry at the Fontainebleau for AI + quantum, AI training tracks for strategy, implementation, agentic AI, and AI-driven marketing, and an AI-powered app helping attendees navigate the show.Fragmented state AI laws are an existential risk for startups. Over 1,200 state AI bills in 2025—including proposals to criminalize agentic AI counseling—could create a compliance maze only large incumbents can survive, which is why Gary argues for federal standards via NIST.Wearables are becoming systems, not gadgets. Oura rings, wrist devices, body sensors, and subdermal glucose monitors are starting to be designed as interoperable families of devices, with partnerships emerging to combine data into unified health services.Robotics is breaking out of the industrial niche. CES will showcase the largest robotics presence yet, moving beyond factory arms and drones to humanoids, logistics, social companions, and applied AI systems across sectors.Tariffs, alliances, and AI will reshape manufacturing. Gary is skeptical of “Fortress USA” strategies that try to onshore everything, pointing instead to allied reshoring (Latin America, Europe, Japan, South Korea) and the long-term role of AI-powered robotics in changing labor economics and global supply chains.This episode is brought to you by Zappar, creators of Mattercraft—the leading visual development environment for building immersive 3D web experiences for mobile headsets and desktop. Mattercraft combines the power of a game engine with the flexibility of the web, and now features an AI assistant that helps you design, code, and debug in real time, right in your browser. Whether you're a developer, designer, or just getting started, start building smarter at mattercraft.io. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Peak Oil? Nope. Demand Keeps Growing - JLR's North American CEO Quits - Land Rover Relies on Chery For Freelander - Europe Needs to Save Its Auto Industry - Sweden Wants Changes to FSD - 7,000 Tesla Owners Join Class Action Lawsuit - Use Grok To Talk to FSD - Public Supports U.S. Military Right-To-Repair - Chery Launches Pickup Truck Division - Autoline Poll on Tariffs
Host: Cindy Allen Published: June 19, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this week's episode of Simply Trade: Cindy's Version, Cindy Allen explores the growing complexity facing importers, customs brokers, and compliance professionals as trade policy continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From new developments involving the EU tariff agreement and ongoing Section 301 litigation to uncertainty surrounding the administration's customs enforcement Executive Order and the future of USMCA, the trade community is being asked to navigate an increasingly complicated environment. Inspired by Taylor Swift's Labyrinth, Cindy focuses on a theme many trade professionals can relate to: finding a way through complexity when the path forward is anything but straightforward. What was once a relatively predictable customs process has become a maze of overlapping tariff programs, country-specific rules, component-level reporting requirements, trade remedies, and constantly evolving compliance obligations. The episode serves as both a trade update and a reminder that while the complexity may feel overwhelming, the trade community continues to adapt, innovate, and move forward. This Week in Trade • The European Union approved implementation of the Turnberry Tariff Deal, helping prevent additional tariff escalation between the U.S. and EU. • The Supreme Court declined to hear challenges involving Section 301 Lists 3 and 4 tariffs, leaving those tariffs in place. • President Trump threatened potential 100% tariffs on French wine and champagne related to France's digital services tax. • Questions continue surrounding implementation of the Executive Order on Strengthening Customs Enforcement, with few details yet available from CBP or other agencies. • USMCA negotiations remain ongoing, with expectations that negotiations will continue beyond the current deadline. • The Commercial Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) is scheduled to meet July 15 as industry engagement continues. Main Topic / Discussion The central focus of this episode is the increasing complexity of global trade compliance. Cindy walks through how trade professionals are now managing multiple overlapping tariff programs simultaneously. What once required understanding product classification, valuation, country of origin, and free trade agreements has evolved into a system layered with Section 301 actions, Section 122 duties, Section 232 tariffs, country-specific exceptions, company-specific provisions, component-level reporting requirements, and detailed U.S.-content calculations. This complexity extends beyond importers. Customs brokers must understand not only which tariffs apply, but also the correct order of application, reporting requirements, ACE programming impacts, and evolving CBP guidance. Meanwhile, importers are being asked to collect and maintain supply chain information at a level of detail that many organizations have never previously required. Drawing on the theme of Labyrinth, Cindy compares today's trade environment to navigating a maze where everyone—from CBP to brokers to importers—is trying to find the correct path through an increasingly complicated regulatory landscape. Key Takeaways • The EU tariff agreement provides some stability for transatlantic trade. • Section 301 tariffs continue to withstand legal challenges. • Significant uncertainty remains around implementation of the Customs Enforcement Executive Order. • USMCA negotiations are unlikely to conclude by the current deadline. • Trade compliance requirements are becoming increasingly detailed and data-driven. • Importers, brokers, software providers, and CBP are all adapting to unprecedented levels of complexity. • The ability to manage complexity may become one of the most important competitive advantages in international trade. Resources & Mentions • Global Training Center • Trade Force Multiplier • Commercial Operations Advisory Committee • USMCA Credits Host: • Cindy Allen – LinkedIn Producer: • Lalo Solorzano
- Peak Oil? Nope. Demand Keeps Growing - JLR's North American CEO Quits - Land Rover Relies on Chery For Freelander - Europe Needs to Save Its Auto Industry - Sweden Wants Changes to FSD - 7,000 Tesla Owners Join Class Action Lawsuit - Use Grok To Talk to FSD - Public Supports U.S. Military Right-To-Repair - Chery Launches Pickup Truck Division - Autoline Poll on Tariffs
AEMC chair Anna Collyer discusses the pricing review, network tariffs, and the right of monopolies to get their money back. Plus: David Leitch joins us from the Silk Road in China.
What Happens When AI, Supply Chains, and Economic Uncertainty Collide in Wholesale Distribution?As interest rates remain under scrutiny, supply chains face new disruptions, and artificial intelligence continues to reshape business operations, wholesale distribution leaders are being forced to make smarter decisions with less room for error.In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton welcome Will Quinn, warehouse leadership expert, supply chain educator, and author of Modern Warehouse Management: Steel-Toed Leadership That Drives Performance. Together, they explore the current economic landscape, tariff uncertainty, warehouse strategy, AI adoption in distribution, and the growing importance of supply chain visibility in an increasingly complex global market.What You'll Learn:Why the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision has major implications for manufacturers, distributors, and supply chain planningHow tariffs, import uncertainty, and global trade disruptions are influencing inventory strategies and purchasing behaviorWhat warehouse leaders can learn from military logistics, operational discipline, and real-world distribution managementWhy AI-enabled supply chain management is becoming one of the fastest-growing skill sets in distributionHow organizations can improve inventory visibility, forecasting, and operational decision making without chasing every new technology trendWhy successful AI adoption starts with solving business problems first rather than purchasing shiny new toolsHow CRM-ERP integration, unified data systems, and intelligent business platforms support long-term growth and resilienceEpisode Highlights:00:00 – Welcome to Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution and introduction to warehouse leadership expert Will Quinn07:10 – The Federal Reserve holds rates steady: what distributors and manufacturers should watch next15:45 – Retail spending, inflation pressures, and what economic signals mean for wholesale distribution teams22:30 – Tariff refunds, import activity, and why companies are accelerating inventory purchases31:50 – Why supply chain resilience remains one of the most important business capabilities in modern distribution38:40 – Lessons from Modern Warehouse Management and the role of steel-toed leadership in warehouse performance48:15 – AI in supply chain operations: where organizations are seeing real value today58:20 – Why AI-skilled supply chain professionals are becoming one of the most in-demand roles in distribution1:06:40 – Understanding AI models, governance, security, and vendor due diligence1:17:30 – Practical guidance for distribution leaders building an AI strategy that actually delivers resultsMeet the Guest:Will Quinn is a supply chain executive, warehouse leadership expert, educator, and author of Modern Warehouse Management: Steel-Toed Leadership That Drives Performance. With decades of experience across leading distribution organizations, Will specializes in warehouse operations, supply chain strategy, workforce development, and operational excellence.Tools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:Modern Warehouse Management FrameworkSteel-Toed LeadershipSupply Chain Visibility StrategiesInventory Visibility ToolsCollaborative Planning & Forecasting (CPFR)AI-Powered Supply Chain AnalyticsCRM-ERP IntegrationSmart CRM StrategyEnterprise Growth PlatformDigital Readiness for SuccessionFuture-Proofing DistributionAI Governance and Vendor Due DiligenceWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.
This episode was recorded on June 15 as part of the Policy Talks series hosted by The Conference Board. Up to 330,000 companies could receive tariff refunds because of the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a swath of tariffs. How can communication leaders tell a story about the tariff refunds that builds trust across stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors? Join Ivan Pollard and guests Davy Young, president of The CEO Center, John Gardner, head of public policy and research at The CEO Center, and Denise Dahlhoff, head of research at the Marketing & Communications Center at The Conference Board. They discuss why the court battles over tariff refunds aren't fully resolved, why new tariffs are likely to be issued, and why communications has become a central, collaborative function across the enterprise. For more from The Conference Board: The Tariff Refund Process Intersections: Communications + Government Relations CCOs Have a Seat at the Table. Now What?
Free trade was never actually free? That's the case Katherine Tai, Joe Biden's former U.S. Trade Representative, brings Bethany McLean and Luigi Zingales this week. For decades, the economic consensus treated free trade as an engine for cheaper goods and faster growth. But, Tai argues, this system actually relies on ignored externalities, allowing multinational corporations to reap the benefits of zero regulation while workers and the environment absorb the costs. Zingales goes further, arguing the whole system isn't free trade at all, but something he calls “captured trade”. So who exactly is that trade free for and what exactly is it free from? Tai walks through the hidden machinery most people never see, and what she calls a plan for a worker-centered trade policy. Connect with us:
Justin Bruch is back in the Farm4Fun studio, and as always, the conversation goes far beyond the original topic. What starts as a discussion about a recent trip to Spain and the Maya Corn head factory quickly turns into a fascinating journey through global agriculture. Justin shares stories from managing large-scale farming operations in Ukraine, developing farms in Brazil, working in Africa, and helping introduce innovative equipment solutions that eventually led to the creation of Maya Corn heads in North America. In this episode, the crew discusses: Touring the Maya Corn head factory in Spain How Maya Corn heads were discovered while farming in Ukraine Managing more than 250,000 acres across multiple countries The realities of farming in Ukraine before and during wartime Stories from Russia, Siberia, Africa, Brazil, and Canada Why Ukraine may have some of the best farmland in the world Global differences in farming practices and technology adoption Corn head design, reliability, and residue management The impact of tariffs and international trade on agriculture equipment Rising fertilizer and diesel costs facing American farmers Soil health, carbon sequestration, and regenerative agriculture Organic farming opportunities and market challenges Why equipment efficiency matters more than ever in tight-margin years Justin also dives into the economics of modern farming, discussing nitrogen availability, residue breakdown, organic matter, and practical ways farmers can improve profitability while building healthier soils. The conversation includes an honest look at current agricultural policy, 45Z opportunities, regenerative agriculture, and what the future may hold for American producers. Along the way, listeners will hear unforgettable stories involving international travel, farming in post-Soviet Ukraine, navigating foreign business environments, and lessons learned from agriculture around the globe. Whether you're interested in equipment, agronomy, world agriculture, or simply great storytelling, this episode delivers all of the above. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
RBC's Canadian Industrials Conference in Toronto wrapped with more reasons for optimism than many expected. In this conference takeaway, Walter Spracklin, Director of Canadian Research and Co-Head of Global Industrials Research, debriefs with analysts Sabahat Khan, James McGarragle, and Matthew McKellar on the key themes that emerged. Steel producers are finding ways to mitigate U.S. tariffs, the freight recession is easing, and the most significant buzz centred on the government's nation-building infrastructure and defence plans.Key Points• Canada's nation-building plans are boosting industrial confidence, while its defense strategy creates a tailwind for the country's aerospace sector.• Tighter supply has helped to ease the long-running freight recession.• Steel suppliers are diversifying from U.S. exposure to mitigate trade tariffs.• Tariffs have also hit lumber hard, with supply tightening in response.• AI deployment is positioning the transport sector for operational efficiencies.Introductions [00:06]Host Walter Spracklin refers to RBC's recent Canadian industrials conference in Toronto, which heard from 38 participating companies. He introduces three colleagues – Sabahat Khan, James McGarragle, and Matthew McKellar – to discuss the key themes that emerged.Freight recession eases [00:47]The freight recession dominated last year's conference, but tighter supply driven by regulatory changes has lifted pricing, with positive impacts on rail too.Tariff impacts on industrials [02:05]Section 232 tariffs are creating direct impacts across steel-exposed industrials, while broader tariff uncertainty is delaying some large capital project decisions.Government plans inject confidence [04:30]The Canadian government's new strategies on nation-building infrastructure are lifting confidence in the market. Its plans to increase defense spending and prioritize Canadian producers are seen as a potentially lasting tailwind for aerospace companies.Paper and forest production [9:36]Demand is poor and the lumber sector has been hit hard by tariffs. However, tighter supply has set up the industry for better conditions at lower levels of demand in future.AI and capital allocation [13:01]Other common themes at the conference were the deployment of AI to achieve efficiencies, especially in transport; and the disciplined allocation of capital, balancing organic growth with strategic M&A.
Plus: It's match day for Canada at the World Cup, another suspected is arrested in the shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Alberta's premier reacts to a call for her and her party to be investigated for treason, a Vancouver-based mining company hires a former Trump cabinet member, and Ontario's premier sends legislators on a five-month summer vacation. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
In this episode of Talking with One Voice, hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Omar Nashashibi explain the latest changes to the steel/aluminum/copper Section 232 tariffs, new 301 tariffs, prospects for USMCA's survival and other trade issues. They also dive into how internal divisions, primary losses, and election pressures are creating challenges to Senate and House leaders in passing legislation in the weeks left in the Congressional session.
Hainan Free Trade Port in southern China has seen strong growth six months after launching island-wide customs operations, with new businesses, zero-tariff imports, and duty-free sales all recording significant increases.
What if the biggest threat to corporate profitability isn't a recession, a supply chain disruption, or a technological breakthrough, but a tax that changes overnight?In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down the financial mechanics of tariffs and explore how rising trade barriers are reshaping corporate strategy, supply chains, pricing decisions, and profitability around the world. With the average effective U.S. tariff rate reaching levels not seen since the 1930s, companies are being forced to rethink where they manufacture, how they source materials, and how they manage risk.Using real-world examples from Apple, General Motors, and Ford, we examine how finance teams model tariff exposure, why legal changes can create massive uncertainty, and how tariffs quietly flow through inventory, balance sheets, and income statements before eventually showing up in consumer prices.
Video Game profits collapse, PC sales boom & The Next Gen battle begins in Japan These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM! This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November 1994. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Alex Smith of They Create Worlds is our cohost. Check out his podcast here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/ and order his book here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/book Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM Send comments on Mastodon @videogamenewsroomtimemachine@oldbytes.space Or twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or videogamenewsroomtimemachine@gmail.com Or Discord https://discord.gg/mYdkBJe8 Links: If you don't see all the links, find them here: https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM/posts/november-1994-161464050 7 Minutes in Heaven: Jazz Jackrabbit Video Version: https://youtu.be/IIom2LSch6w https://www.mobygames.com/game/902/jazz-jackrabbit/ Corrections: Ethan's fine site The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ November 1984 Ep - https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM/posts/november-1984-157521521 Great Exhibition Digital Recreation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wNEgZDetNk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_VS._System Moondust 7 Minutes - https://youtu.be/jT3QzYpUEck?si=MbYsjB7cDptFfIBY November 1994: Video Game Industry profits plummet Sega Reports 47 Percent Drop in Earnings in Fiscal First Half, Associated Press Worldstream, November 11, 1994; Friday 07:03 Eastern Time, Section: Financial pages SEGA PROFITS PLUNGE 43PC AS VIDEO GAME RIVALRY HOTS UP, The Guardian (London), November 12, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN HOME PAGE; Pg. 1, Byline: Nicholas Bannister In London And Kevin Rafferty In Tokyo EDITORS:Associated Press Worldstream, November 21, 1994; Monday 07:13 Eastern Time, Section: Financial pages KOEI LOWERS PROFIT ESTIMATES, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 4, 1994, FRIDAY NAMCO SUFFERS LOWER PROFITS IN 1ST HALF, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 4, 1994, FRIDAY KONAMI TO LOG 3.1-B.-YEN LOSS FOR FY '94, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 9, 1994, WEDNESDAY KONAMI SLIPS INTO RED IN 1ST HALF, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 25, 1994, FRIDAY CAPCOM SUFFERS SHARP DROPS IN PROFIT, SALES, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 24, 1994, THURSDAY Play Meter November 1994, pg. 22 TAKARA RETURNS TO BLACK IN 1ST HALF, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 18, 1994, FRIDAY T-HQ announces third-quarter results, s'ipment of the XBAND Video Game, Modem aNd new equity financing, Business Wire, November 14, 1994, Monday SOFTWARE ETC. STORES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS, PR Newswire, November 10, 1994, Thursday - 13:59 Eastern time, Section: Financial News Software Etc. and Babbage's to merge SOFTWARE ETC. STORES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS, PR Newswire, November 10, 1994, Thursday - 13:59 Eastern time, Section: Financial News Big money bets against Atari CBS rich with takeover rumors, USA TODAY, November 7, 1994, Monday, FINAL EDITION, Section: MONEY; Dan Dorfman; Pg. 4B, Byline: Dan Dorfman https://mdsass.com/our-team/ ATARI RESPONDS TO DAN DORFMAN ARTICLE IN USA TODAY, PR Newswire, November 8, 1994, Tuesday - 09:10 Eastern Time Atari stock plummets,The Financial Post (Toronto, Canada), November 8, 1994, Tuesday,DAILY EDITION, Section: SECTION 1, NEWS; Pg. 14; APPOINTMENT NOTICE, Byline: Bloomberg ATARI CORP. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS 1994 RESULTS, PR Newswire, November 14, 1994, Monday - 05:59 Eastern Time, Section: Financial News COMPANY NEWS; ATARI STOCK RISES AS DEAL WITH SEGA IS COMPLETED, The New York Times, November 17, 1994, Thursday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Financial Desk , Section: Section D; ; Section D; Page 4; Column 1; Financial Desk ; Column 1; Siliwood deals abound! Activision, Henson in Multimedia Muppets Deal, Ad Day, November 7, 1994, Section: NEWS ROUNDUP; Pg. 12 Move over, nerds - Hollywood's here, The Age (Melbourne, Australia), November 15, 1994 Tuesday, Late Edition, Section: COMPUTERS; Frontier Media; Pg. 43 https://archive.org/details/electronic-games-1994-11z Baby Bells form Multimedia Colossus 3 BABY BELLS FORM MULTIMEDIA COLOSSUS 1994, Reuters News Service, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Missouri), November 1, 1994, TUESDAY, FIVE STAR Edition, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. 6C TELEPHONE FIRMS AIM AT CABLE BELL ATLANTIC AND TWO OTHER, BABY BELLS PLAN A MULTIMEDIA VENTURE. , USERS COULD ORDER, VIDEOS.The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 1, 1994 Tuesday FINAL EDITION, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. C01 Info highway dream team / Ovitz wants Hollywood on high-tech map, USA TODAY, November 1, 1994, Tuesday, FINAL EDITION, Section: MONEY; Pg. 1B; Cover Stor William Morris goes Interactive William Morris Courts Agencies, ADWEEK, November 14, 1994, Western Edition, Byline: By Cathy Taylor Siemens gets into settop boxes 2 Companies Join Siemens In Video Plan, The New York Times, November 8, 1994, Tuesday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Financial Desk, Section: Section D; ; Section D; Page 5; Column 1; Financial Desk ; Column 1;Byline: By Bloomberg Business News Intel, Backed On ITV, Sails For CablePort, Electronic Buyers News, November 28, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 3; ISSN: 0164-6362, Byline: Jonathan Cassell TCI buys into Acclaim TCI AND ACCLAIM FORM PARTNERSHIP FOR INTERACTIVE, ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE, M2 PRESSWIRE, November 4, 1994 TeleWest goes public Time is right to float, says TeleWest, The Herald (Glasgow), November 8, 1994, Section: Pg. 25, Byline: Nicola Reeves BCE Holdings to buy Rage and Software Creations NEW GAME PLAN AT £25M BCE, Daily Mail (London), November 2, 1994, Section: Pg. 65 BCE HOLDINGS TO BUY SOFTWARE CREATIONS (HOLDINGS): 2, Extel Examiner, November 1, 1994, Tuesday - 03:04 Eastern Time, Section: Company News; Takeovers and Acquisitions COMPUTER GAMES MERGER GOES TO EUROPEAN LEVEL, The Guardian (London), November 5, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN CITY PAGE; Pg. 38, Byline: Jim Levi Consoled by a £10m fortune, Mail on Sunday (London), November 6, 1994, Section: Pg. 5, Byline: Jason Nisse Computer games 'set for surge in sales', The Times, November 9, 1994, Wednesday, Section: Business, Byline: By Neil Bennett Warner buys Renegade Amiga Games, November 1994, pg. 34 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renegade_Software Mindscape to buy Atreid Concept L'editeur Mindscape rachete Atreid Concept, Echos, November 19, 1994 https://www.mobygames.com/company/661/kalisto-entertainment-sa/ Video game ratings system still a thorn in coinop's side Play Meter, November 1994, pg. 20 https://arcade.fandom.com/wiki/Parental_Advisory_System Sega goes big with VR-1 Japanese take virtual reality for a ride; Sega has combined fairground rides, with hi-tech wizardry, writes Arnold Redhead, The Independent (London), November 21, 1994, Monday, Section: NETWORK PAGE; Page 25, Byline: ARNOLD REDHEAD https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VR-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_rf9FiwBUk Japanese Next Gen Holiday Lineup Set Video-game makers out to zap 32-bit rivals, Nikkei Weekly, November 7, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 9; Vol. 32; Multimedia video game wars begin, The Daily Yomiuri, November 8, 1994, Tuesday, Byline: Terumitsu Otsu; Daily Yomiuri Staff Writer Nintendo's super 'game boy' from Dundee, The Scotsman, November 16, 1994, Wednesday, Section: Pg. 32 NINTENDO, U.S. FIRM TO DEVELOP 3-D SOFTWARE, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 22, 1994, TUESDAY https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Paradigm_Entertainment Saturn release date set INDUSTRY TREND: CONSUMER ELECTRONICS FIRMS JOIN VIDEO GAME, ORGY, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 18, 1994, FRIDAY New Video Machines Battle For Supremacy, The Associated Press, November 30, 1994, Wednesday, AM cycle, Section: Business News, Byline: By BRAVEN SMILLIE, Matsushita announces next gen system for 1995 Matsushita likely to market 64-bit game machines in '95, Japan Economic Newswire, NOVEMBER 15, 1994, TUESDAY Matsushita and IBM team up Matsushita, IBM in multimedia project, United Press International, November 20, 1994, Sunday, BC cycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic_M2#Technical_specifications 3DO announces massive loss Video Game Maker 3DO Reports $ 12.8 Million Second-Quarter Loss, The Associated Press, November 4, 1994, Friday, BC cycle (THDO) 3DO announces second quarter financial results, Business Wire, November 4, 1994, Friday Goldstar launches 3DO in USA Goldstar Co, Wall Street Journal (3 Star, Eastern (Princeton, NJ) Edition), November 8, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. B4; Vol. 224; No. 91; ISSN: 0099-9660 Creative to launch 3DO Blaster Unveiling the latest in computer magic / Film and fun: Morphing and more, USA TODAY, November 17, 1994, Thursday, FINAL EDITION, Section: LIFE; Pg. 4D 3DO Blaster Video - Retro Collective - https://youtu.be/qaHAuGmN3Tk?si=OHf5v3Z9vfJ3RZfl Nintendo launches massive DKC blitz https://youtu.be/SbHL8-XkXMA?si=d3GNpw2n57mTQBuL https://youtu.be/OGqUF02zVt4?si=XFO_2LUnM157ayC5 Burnett Seeks to Make Donkey Kong King, AdWeek Midwest; AdWeek, November 21, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 2; Vol. XXXV; No. 47; Yen and old product cause slide in Nintendo profits, The Financial Post (Toronto, Canada), November 22, 1994, Tuesday,, DAILY EDITION, Section: SECTION 1, NEWS; Pg. 15; APPOINTMENT NOTICE Video Games Showdown: Will Sega Zap Nintendo?, Christian Science Monitor 8Boston, MA), November 28, 1994, Monday, Section: ECONOMY; Pg. 4, Byline: Mark Trumbull, Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Nation Goes Ape For Donkey Kong Country; Runaway Sales for Hit Video, Game Exceed Box Office Gross for Current Number One Movie, Business Wire, November 30, 1994, Wednesda Atari to spend big in Europe Atari Tackles Games Giants In Pounds 5m Spend, Marketing, November 10, 1994 Jaguar launches in Japan Atari's Jaguar Enters Japanese Retail Markets 11/22/94, Newsbytes News Network, November 22, 1994 https://forums.atariage.com/topic/330871-the-japanese-atari-jaguar/ Sony announces Liverpool dev centre SONY CREATES 250 NEW JOBS FOR MERSEYSIDE, Press Association, November 7, 1994, Monday SONY ELECTRONIC INVESTMENT IN, The Guardian (London), November 8, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN CITY PAGE; Pg. 14, Byline: Martyn Halsall, Northern SONY TO SET UP U.K. GAME SOFTWARE CENTER, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 8, 1994, TUESDAY JAPANESE GIANT TO MAKE GAMES AND 250 JOBS ON MERSEYSIDE, M2 PRESSWIRE, November 28, 1994 Nintendo signs Russian Distribution deal Russia: Nintendo has selected Steepler as an exclusive distributor of Nintendo video games., Kommersant, November 1, 1994 https://bootleggames.fandom.com/wiki/Steepler_Ltd.#1994:_Dendy:_The_New_Reality,_partnership_with_Nintendo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendy Mortal Kombat 2 launch is massive Mortal moral: Gore sells, money yells, Computer Retail Week, November 14, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 116; Vol. 4; Ad budget Rises Ad/Media Bulletin: Computer games ad push targets grown-ups, Marketing, November 17, 1994 Movie tie-ins getting tighter (SNAPSHOT), The Age (Melbourne, Australia), November 12, 1994 Saturday, Late Edition, Section: SATURDAY EXTRA; SNAPSHOT; Pg. 15 Another Big U.S. Deal Turns Sour for Japanese Firm, Associated Press Worldstream, November 18, 1994; Friday 06:09 Eastern Time, Section: International news, Byline: PETER LANDERS Hard lessons from Sony's software underbelly, The Independent (London), November 18, 1994, Friday, Section: BUSINESS & CITY PAGE; Page 34, Byline: HAMISH McRAE Leisure Concepts reports third quarter, nine-month results, Business Wire, November 14, 1994, Monday https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoldenEye https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoldenEye_007 Nintendo premiers VirtualBoy Nintendo Unveils Virtual Reality Game, The Associated Press , November 14, 1994, Monday, AM cycle, Section: Business News https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-ganofsky-15873/ Nintendo announces investment in Reflection Technology Inc.; home video game leader also acquires exclusive worldwide license for proprietary LED, display technology, Business Wire, November 14, 1994, Monday VIRTUALITY PLAYS DOWN IMPACT OF RIVAL NINTENDO PRODUCT, Extel Examiner,November 16, 1994, Wednesday - 07:16 Eastern Time, Section: Company News; Other https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Boy PC sales boom Spurred by many factors, home PC sales are soaring, Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), November 10, 1994, Metro Edition, Section: Special; Pg. 2S, Byline: Steve Alexander; Staff Writer Bandai and Apple team up for children's PC BANDAI, APPLE TO JOINTLY DEVELOP PC FOR CHILDREN, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 10, 1994, THURSDAY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin Apple sets sights on video games, The Financial Post (Toronto, Canada), November 11, 1994, Friday,, DAILY EDITION, Section: SECTION 1, NEWS; Pg. 5; COLUMN Apple to sell MacOS at retail MICROFILE, The Guardian (London), November 17, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN ONLINE PAGE; Pg. 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v4BaWwoyA0 Commodore Sale delayed... AGAIN! DELAY IN THE SALE OF COMMODORE CREATES ANXIETY A LONG WAIT COULD KILL PROSPECTS FOR THE FIRM'S AMIGA COMPUTERS. AT LEAST, THAT'S WHAT ITS ADHERENTS SAY., The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1994 Monday FINAL EDITION, Section: PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS; Pg. G01, byline: Dan Stets, Amiga Games, November 1994, pg. 19 Australia funds multimedia development Multimedia funding is welcome news, The Age (Melbourne, Australia), November 1, 1994 Tuesday, Late Edition, Section: COMPUTERS; Frontier Media; Pg. 34 Korea invests in games Korea Makes Huge Game Industry Investment, Newsbytes, November 21, 1994, Monday Looking Glass goes VC LOOKINGGLASS RECEIVES $3.8 MILLION IN VENTURE CAPITAL FROM INSTITUTIONAL VENTURE PARTNERS, MATRIX PARTNERS, PR Newswire, November 21, 1994, Monday - 14:24 Eastern Time, Section: Entertainment, Television, and Culture PC Player November 1994, pg. 17 Humongous bets on hand drawn art "FREDDI FISH AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING KELP SEEDS(TM) SWIMS INTO STORES,PR Newswire, November 7, 1994, Monday - 12:52 Eastern Time" Staples stocks games Office Superstores Emphasize 'Play" with Software, Discount Store News, November 7, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. S4; Vol. 33; No. 21; ISSN: 0012-3587 Amstrad targets direct market Marketing Technique: Key movers - Publishers are still paying mega bucks for titles on mega bytes. So why does computer publishing continue to thrive, asks Michael Kavanagh, Marketing, November 24, 1994, Byline: By MICHAEL KAVANAGH IBM moves to online software distribution IBM to beam up satellite-based software delivery, Network World, November 7, 1994, Section: TOP NEWS; Pg. 10, Byline: Michael Cooney IBM introduces multilevel disc IBM's multilevel optical disk named "Best of What's New", Business Wire, November 9, 1994, Wednesday https://research.ibm.com/publications/multilevel-volumetric-optical-storage AT&T buys Imagination network AT&T buys interactive computer games unit, Financial Times (London,England), November 16, 1994, Wednesday, Section: International Company News; Pg. 34, Byline: By LOUISE KEHOE and REUTER Xband launches PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY New video game service for kids ready to come on line Thursday, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, November 13, 1994, Sunday, Section: BUSINESS; Section R; Page 3, Byline: By Kris Jensen STAFF WRITER Sega Channel to get nationwide rollout Sega Channel test a success -- service prepares for national rollout in December; Final test results far exceed expectations, Business Wire, November 30, 1994, Wednesday Jaguar to go online CUC BUYS ITS WAY INTO INTERNET TRANSACTIONS; IMAGINE AT&T OWNING THE COMPANY; NOT MOSAIC, NETSCAPE; COMMERCE THROUGH COMPUSERVE; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 21, 1994, Section: Pg. 15 Sega goes online Sega goes on-line with CompuServe & World Wide Web; real-time conferences, video clips, contests, chat rooms all part of new interactive, services for Sega fans, Business Wire, November 2, 1994, Wednesday "CHRYSLER CD-ROMS GROOVE TO GENERATION X; TREKKING TO THE INTERNET; ONLINE VIDEOGAME NETWORK BOWS; AOL BOOSTS INTERNET STRATEGY; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 14, 1994, Section: Pg. 22" Mosaic Communications changes name to Netscape CUC BUYS ITS WAY INTO INTERNET TRANSACTIONS; IMAGINE AT&T OWNING THE COMPANY; NOT MOSAIC, NETSCAPE; COMMERCE THROUGH COMPUSERVE; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 21, 1994, Section: Pg. 15 AOL goes shopping "CHRYSLER CD-ROMS GROOVE TO GENERATION X; TREKKING TO THE INTERNET; ONLINE VIDEOGAME NETWORK BOWS; AOL BOOSTS INTERNET STRATEGY; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 14, 1994, Section: Pg. 22" CUC buys netMarket CUC BUYS ITS WAY INTO INTERNET TRANSACTIONS; IMAGINE AT&T OWNING THE COMPANY; NOT MOSAIC, NETSCAPE; COMMERCE THROUGH COMPUSERVE; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 21, 1994, Section: Pg. 15 Paul Allen invests in Cnet Vulcan gets C/NET, The Financial Post (Toronto, Canada), November 4, 1994, Friday,, DAILY EDITION, Section: SECTION 1, NEWS; Pg. 47, Business Briefs; CORRECTION Bill Gates touts information future at Comdex https://youtu.be/7fJWMsgxzvA?si=VzEkgqkFwbDHUzRz Microsoft chief sees new era in computing, St. Petersburg Times (Florida), November 21, 1994, Monday, City Edition, Times Publishing Company, Section: BUSINESS; TECHNOLOGY; TECH TALK; Pg. 8; DIGEST, Byline: DAVE GUSSOW Publishing Pearson Buys Future PEARSON ACQUIRES FUTURE PUBLISHING, M2 PRESSWIRE, November 28, 1994 Street Fighter the RPG Play Meter November 1994, pg. 170 Fighter History suit settled Computer game makers settle copyright dispute, Japan Economic Newswire, NOVEMBER 1, 1994, TUESDAY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_East_USA,_Inc._v._Epyx,_Inc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capcom_U.S.A._Inc._v._Data_East_Corp. Nintendo wins again NINTENDO WINS THIRD SUMMARY JUDGMENT THIS YEAR IN PATENT INFRINGEMENT CASE, PR Newswire, November 30, 1994, Wednesday - 14:45 Eastern Time, Section: Financial News GATT changes coming BAN ON CD, GAMES HIRE, The Sydney Morning Herald, November 20, 1994 Sunday, Late Edition, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. 58, Byline: BRUCE JONES VOTES IN FAVOR OF GATT, Congressional Press Releases, November 29, 1994, Tuesday, Section: PRESS RELEASE, Byline: STEPHEN HORN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Agreement_on_Tariffs_and_Trade US Government to fund Software Protection Efforts in China Business Report ON TECHNOLOGY China shines as new market, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, November 2, 1994, Wednesday, Section: BUSINESS; Section G; Page 2, Byline: By Bill Husted Cyber crime booming Crimes of the 'Net', Newsweek, November 14, 1994 , UNITED STATES EDITION, Section: BUSINESS; Software; Pg. 46 Internet Cafe profiled Are You Ready For The Future?, The Sunday Times (London), November 20, 1994, Sunday, Section: Features, Byline: Christopher Lloyd Hate moves online Report Assesses Extremist Groups in Europe, Associated Press Worldstream, November 15, 1994; Tuesday 10:34 Eastern Time, Section: International news, Byline: MARILYN AUGUST Cybermania 94 awards Interactivities, Playback, November 07, 1994, Section: Pg.9, Byline: Pamela David Lego awards video game resistance Lego awards annual prize for services to children, Agence France Presse -- English, November 15, 1994 11:14 Eastern Time, Section: International news CNN visits Brittannia Manor Haunted House Owner Goes All Out to Create Hell at Home, CNN NEWS 3:14 am ET, November 1, 1994 VR goes Dental "https://vrarwiki.com/wiki/Virtual_i-O_i-glasses! Dentist's drill or a 3D thrill The Age (Melbourne, Australia), November 8, 1994 Tuesday, Late Edition, Section: COMPUTERS; Pg. 50, Byline: Alan Sayre" Casio debuts digital camera New still camera puts your memories on silicon chips, The Vancouver Sun (British Columbia), November 17, 1994, Thursday, FINAL EDITION, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. D4 Interview with game translator PC Joker, pg. 61 William A. Higinbotham has passed William A. Higinbotham, 84; Helped Build First Atomic Bomb, The New York Times, November 15, 1994, Tuesday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: National Desk , Section: Section D; ; Section D; Page 29; Column 5; National Desk ; Column 5; ; Obituary (Obit); Biography, Byline: William A. Higinbotham https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Higinbotham https://archive.org/details/sim_creative-computing_1982-10_8_10/page/190/mode/1up Recommended Links: The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ Gaming Alexandria: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/ They Create Worlds: https://tcwpodcast.podbean.com/ Digital Antiquarian: https://www.filfre.net/ The Arcade Blogger: https://arcadeblogger.com/ Retro Asylum: http://retroasylum.com/category/all-posts/ Retro Game Squad: http://retrogamesquad.libsyn.com/ Playthrough Podcast: https://playthroughpod.com/ Retromags.com: https://www.retromags.com/ Games That Weren't - https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/ Sound Effects by Ethan Johnson of History of How We Play. Copyright Karl Kuras
Deere beat estimates again, but large ag profits dropped 39%. Corn fell from $5 to $4.19 in five weeks. Tariffs on ag equipment dropped from 25% to 15%. Farmer sentiment is near lows. And grain carts are sitting on lots 35% longer. Andy Campbell covers the four stories dealers need to know heading into summer.
Today's Headlines: Kash Patel allegedly authorized a taxpayer-funded slush fund to pay loyal FBI agents roughly $40,000 each — over a million dollars total — which Democratic congressman Jamie Raskin described as either corrupt cash payments to friends or hush money for agents who witnessed his drinking, and separately, Patel blew the cover of a sealed ongoing investigation by tweeting that the FBI foiled a plot to attack the UFC fight before anyone was supposed to know about it, which the Secret Service was furious about. The plot itself involved five American citizens arrested across four states who planned a drone and gun attack on the White House cage match, motivated by hatred of "capitalist elites" and AIPAC donors. On the corruption beat, Trump's family crypto firm World Liberty Financial is reportedly about to receive a federal banking charter, creating a perfectly smooth legal route for anyone who wants to pay the president directly. Meanwhile, a study from Mike Pence's own think tank found that Trump's tariffs eliminated a million jobs and that 90% of the $265 billion in tariff revenue was paid by American importers rather than foreign countries, which is exactly what economists said would happen. At the G7 in France, Trump still won't reveal the actual terms of the Iran agreement, announced the US would pull some troops out of Europe after European leaders condemned the Iran war, and displayed some concerning physical symptoms that everyone was too polite to mention. A Russian warship fired five warning shots at a British yacht carrying two retirees in the English Channel, which Russia called an "isolated incident" and blamed on the yacht dangerously approaching a warship — a yacht. Secret White House memos revealed by the Haberman/Swan book show the administration seriously debated suspending habeas corpus and invoking the Insurrection Act, with Stephen Miller pushing hard for both until a staff secretary talked him down, which means we came closer to martial law than anyone announced. And the newly renovated $14 million reflecting pool, already covered in algae, is now being treated with hydrogen peroxide poured in gallon by gallon. Resources/Articles mentioned: MS Now: Kash Patel may have a 'personal slush fund' of taxpayer dollars to pay loyalist agents, says Raskin The Independent: Secret Service enraged at FBI Director Kash Patel after premature announcement about UFC event terror plot: report NBC News: FBI arrests 5 in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event with explosives-laden drones and guns NOTUS: Trump's Family Crypto Firm Is Expected to Get Federal Banking Privileges Fox News: Trump bet tariffs would bring back American factory jobs. New report says it didn't work NYT: Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right NYT: After a Bitter Split, European Leaders Play Nice With Trump BBC: Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel The Hill: Workers dump hydrogen peroxide into reflecting pool to fight algae Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 17, 1930. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act takes effect in the US, raising most tariffs by 20% and damaging the world's already suffering economy. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
Resale is forcing brands to rethink product design, pricing, and customer acquisition from the ground up. Ryan Rowe (Archive) and Alison Buchanan (Lululemon) join Brian and Alicia to unpack how lululemon's Like New evolved from a sustainability pilot into a meaningful commercial channel. We unpack messy reverse logistics, the AI agents now quietly running warehouse decisions, and the organizational vision required to make circular commerce work across a vertically structured enterprise. When the Future of Commerce Is Circular, Every Brand Is A Secondhand Brand Key takeaways: Resale has shifted from a sustainability gesture to a commercial channel with P&L accountability. Branded resale wins where third-party marketplaces can't: data integrity, trust, and brand language. Like New must operate to tackle a fundamentally different eCommerce problem — one-of-one inventory breaks mainline systems. AI is moving from assisting warehouse operators to serving as autonomous agents that optimize pricing and routing. Circular commerce is an acquisition engine; roughly half of resale shoppers are new to the lululemon brand. Key quotes: [02:41] "It's a very technical problem. It's a large-scale platform problem that touches virtually every piece of a brand's business." — Ryan Rowe [06:12] "Commerce is, is obviously just a space that we are starting to realize is a strong commercial lever… Like New for our business is really sitting at this intersection of business and impact." — Alison Buchanan [08:40] "Resale of lululemon was happening at scale already all around us. And it was either let it happen without us… or uphold our brand standards." — Alison Buchanan [26:26] "A lot of customers are actually trying brands for the first time with a used item… because it's a way for them to test things like fit and material and quality at a much lower barrier to entry." — Ryan Rowe In-Show Mentions: Archive Like New by Lululemon Associated Links: Check out Future Commerce on YouTube Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to the very first NoBS Wealth® Roundtable, and we came out swinging. No softball intro topic. We went straight at the thing most people will never say out loud: the shame, the guilt, and the freeze that show up every time money gets hard. I brought four people who actually live in this work every day. Ashley Quamme and Rachel Duncan, both financial therapists. Tessa Santarpia, who works on the nervous system side of all this. And Kristina Hall, marketer, business owner, and the person keeping me honest. Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tC04eXprje4Here's the truth nobody tells you. Guilt and shame are not the same thing, and that difference changes everything. Guilt says "I made a bad choice." Shame says "I am a bad person." One you can work with. The other one keeps you stuck for years. We break down why your brain defaults to the worst possible story, why financial trauma is a real thing that deserves to be treated, and why comparing your insides to everyone else's outsides is a losing game every single time.Then we got into the freeze. It's 2026. Tariffs, wars, student loans restarting, businesses failing, headlines designed to keep you scared. A lot of you are responding by shutting down, Uber Eats-ing your life, and not moving at all. We talk about what to actually do when the world feels too heavy to function. Shrinking your time horizon. Looking for the glimmers. Treating your hobbies like the got-to-haves they are. And the single budget line item I put in every plan that gives you permission to spend on yourself without the guilt.The last topic hit closest to home. First gen wealth guilt. Four women who are my exact clientele, business owners carrying not just their own pressure but generations of it. Ashley on having no model for the life she wanted. Rachel on being a cycle breaker who's still uncomfortable with her own wealth. Kristina on her mom asking "did you find a job yet?" for four years straight. If you're building something nobody in your family built, this part is for you. Tessa's work on all of this lives at https://santaia.health/, and every panelist's full bio is on the Collective at nobswealth.com.If you heard something for yourself, take the step. If you heard it for someone else, send it to them. That's the whole point.Hosted by Stoy Hall, CFP®.If this hit home, drop a comment. Tell me where you're feeling it most. I read every single one.New episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Subscribe so you never miss a real conversation.
On Monday, Donald Trump threatened France with a 100% tariff on French wine unless it scrapped its digital services tax.More than a year after Donald Trump's tariff revolution, where do things stand? What tariffs are currently applied to European goods?Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network.Follow us on:LinkedIn •. InstagramTake your personal data back with Incogni! Use code EUROPOD at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/europod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Tackling Tax, we'll take a closer look at tariffs and what you should be doing. On this episode, we'll focus on the ever-evolving topic of tariffs and what you should consider. Iris Laws and Michael Cornett with our Washington National Tax Office will share their insights.
Andrew and Ben discuss the BOJ hiking rates 25bps to 1% without Governor Ueda and signaling more hikes ahead despite a 250% debt/GDP ratio, the European Parliament ratifying the US-EU trade deal 440-151 with 15% tariffs on most EU goods and preferential access for US farm produce, the Huntsman-Olin merger creating OlinHuntsman with $400 million in synergies, and growing skepticism around the Iran deal as bonds refuse to buy in and disagreements remain over Hormuz tolls, the nuclear timeline, and Israel's posture on Lebanon.Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure
Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss New York Fashion Week, J.Crew, and their definition of scarcity, India Tariffs and the American people paying more because of them. #clothingbrief #fashionnews
The contemporary landscape of the furniture retail industry is increasingly characterized by the paramount significance of customer experience as a pivotal determinant of consumer loyalty. As articulated in our discussion, the prevailing consensus is that while a myriad of retailers may offer similar products, it is the treatment of customers—whether within a physical showroom or through a digital interface—that ultimately engenders their return. Retailers, such as Taos Lifestyle, exemplify this principle by cultivating a community-centric environment that transcends traditional retailing, thereby creating a unique and engaging shopping experience. Furthermore, industry leaders emphasize that the vitality of customer interactions is intrinsically linked to the quality of personnel on the sales floor, underscoring the necessity of fostering a positive workplace culture that attracts enthusiastic and customer-oriented staff. As we navigate through the complexities of current market conditions, including impending tariffs and evolving trade policies, it becomes evident that a strategic approach to uncertainty and customer engagement will distinguish successful enterprises from those that falter. The latest episode of Furniture Industry News presents an incisive exploration of the evolving dynamics of customer experience within the furniture retail sector, emphasizing its critical role in fostering consumer loyalty. The discourse commences with a straightforward yet profound assertion: customers can purchase furniture from a multitude of venues, yet their return hinges predominantly on the quality of service they receive. This foundational understanding leads to a rich discussion on the varying strategies implemented by retailers to enhance the customer journey and, by extension, build lasting relationships with their clientele. Illustrating these strategies, the episode highlights the case of Taos Lifestyle, where Mary Demito has effectively transformed her retail establishment into a community-centric space, exemplified by the inclusion of a gift shop and a live music venue. This innovative approach serves to engender a sense of belonging among customers, thereby distinguishing the brand from conventional retail experiences. The conversation further examines Slumberland's model, wherein the emphasis is placed on cultivating a motivated sales force. As articulated by John Bleed, the essence of successful retail lies in the human connection—having employees who are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely enthusiastic about assisting customers enhances the overall shopping experience. The episode does not shy away from addressing the broader challenges facing the industry, such as the anticipated imposition of tariffs and the resultant implications for supply chains. The insights shared by industry leaders underscore the necessity for retailers to develop comprehensive strategies to navigate this persistent uncertainty, advocating for a proactive stance rather than a reactive one. Ultimately, the episode encapsulates the imperative for retailers to innovate continuously and remain adaptable, as those who can effectively respond to the shifting landscape will emerge successfully in the competitive arena.Takeaways:The paramount significance of customer experience in retaining loyalty cannot be overstated, as it transcends mere transactional relationships and fosters genuine connections.Retailers must adapt to an evolving landscape of uncertainty by implementing comprehensive strategies that facilitate cross-departmental communication and resource allocation.The acquisition of Palliser by Moto Motion exemplifies a strategic partnership designed to enhance operational efficiency and product reliability in the face of market challenges.Honesty and transparency in customer service policies serve as foundational principles that can significantly bolster consumer trust and brand loyalty over time.The integration of artificial intelligence in customer support systems not only streamlines operations but also enhances the overall consumer experience, reflecting a modern approach to retail.As economic conditions fluctuate, retailers must remain vigilant and responsive to consumer behaviors, ensuring that their offerings align with the evolving demands for value and quality.
On this episode, the Trade Guys unpack the latest White House executive order on customs enforcement. They also give an update on the Trump administration's use of Section 232 and Section 301 as tools in its broader tariff strategy.
Gabe heads to Las Vegas for one of the largest trade shows in the watch and jewelry world — a B2B behemoth that's quietly making a bigger play for watches than ever before. He breaks down what the show gets right, where it falls short of the events collectors actually obsess over, and the one brand on the floor that genuinely stopped him in his tracks across every price point imaginable. Then the conversation turns to the topic everyone assumed was behind us. Tariffs didn't go away — they just changed costume. Gabe and Asher trace the legal shell game playing out right now: what got struck down, the new justifications being rolled out to take its place, and the deadline this summer that could send rates climbing all over again. If you thought the worst was over, this is the segment to hear. Underneath the legal maneuvering are some genuinely serious accusations being leveled at brands the guys know personally — claims they can say, with absolute certainty, simply aren't true. It's a conversation about what's being said versus what's real, what it means for prices and the collectors who love this hobby, and why there's still far more to look forward to than to fear. Openwork is a weekly podcast about how the watch industry actually works. An unfiltered look behind the scenes — no press releases, no hype, and no sponsored takes. Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.
-The Fox Corporation announced it will be acquiring Roku, best known for its streaming device ecosystem for about $22 billion for Roku, or $160 per share. -Ahead of the G7 conference in France, Donald Trump is once again threatening massive tariffs on France if it doesn't remove its three percent digital tax on US tech companies. -The UK is banning young people under 16 from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ahead of his arrival in the French Alps for a G7 summit, US President Donald Trump said in a media interview that the US had "no choice" but to impose 100 percent tariffs on French wines if Paris didn't scrap its digital services tax on tech firms. French President Emmanuel Macron has already ruled out dropping the tax, which brings hundreds of millions of euros into state coffers annually. We take a closer look.
No BS Newshour Episode #421GARBAGEVIRAL: The story behind the violent assault at Potbelly. He's the same a-hole I tackled 10 years ago for mugging my friend. ANOTHER Whitmer fail: Neither of us knew he was released.O Canada! We're not your dumping ground. Tariff the trash!See You Next Tuesday: Dopey Dana celebrates elder abuse.Big Data Bensons: Moonlighting as the grand dragon of the KKK? What's the silk count on those robes, Madam?#MeToo Taryn: Former Fox 2 no-talent Taryn Asher's career in ashes. The petulant former personality drops an anchor on her own head. NBN on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBSNewshourNBN on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bs-newshour-with-charlie-leduff/id1754976617NBN on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMLWg6goiLQCRom8QNndCLike NBN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeDuffCharlieFollow to NBN on Twitter : https://x.com/charlieleduff Sponsored by American Coney Island, Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, and XG Service Group
Dr. Mark Grether, SVP and General Manager of PayPal Ads, joins Phillip from PayPal's Manhattan offices to argue that the merchant storefront is migrating off owned websites and into LLMs. This may make the mechanics of customer experience and loyalty a bit murky, but Mark explains how PayPal's "transaction graph,” built on real purchases across 30 million merchants and 400 million consumers, acts as the deterministic identity layer that the post-cookie ad world has been missing. We also cover the evolving world of commerce media, from zero-click commerce and CTV attribution to PayPal Ads' newest product, Storefront Ads, which transforms the creative into the checkout. The Cart Cartographer Key takeaways: Consumers now start product discovery on LLMs, not search engines or merchant sites. PayPal's transaction graph spans 30M merchants and 400M consumers, representing real purchases, not just clicks. Deterministic payment identity beats cookies and probabilistic IDs for cross-channel attribution. Storefront Ads turn any ad into a one-click, pre-populated checkout. Creators run two businesses: generating consumer data, then monetizing it. [00:04:03] "We're not just seeing behavior, we're actually seeing the real transactions. We know what people are purchasing — not whether they search for something or browse for something. We actually see what they are buying." – Mark Grether [00:11:00] "The trick about our identity is it was built from a finance perspective, meaning I need to understand that you are you and not your twin brother. Our identity has to clear a much higher bar compared to probabilistic IDs or cookies." – Mark Grether [00:13:40] "The idea of Storefront Ads is that the creative itself becomes the shop. You're getting exposed to the sneakers, and with one click, you can actually make the purchase. We already know who you are, we know your bank account, we know your address — everything is pre-populated. From a consumer perspective, it becomes super easy to finish a transaction." In-Show Mentions: PayPal's Storefront Ads Learn more about PayPal Ads Associated Links: Check out Future Commerce on YouTube Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gordon Chang and Alan Tonelson review the re-imposition of U.S. tariffs on China following a Supreme Court ruling. They discuss specific trade laws, forced labor bans, and the public's perception of trade wars. (11)1936 CAPETOWN
The clean energy transition had real momentum at the end of 2024. It was buoyed by federal support, billions of dollars of investment in new technologies, and broad acknowledgment of the costs of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. But major roadblocks have emerged over the past 18 months. US support for some forms of clean energy was revoked. And rising energy costs, due in part to an urgent call for data center build-out, have made affordability a priority for many stakeholders. The challenge is truly daunting. Despite significant clean energy investments, some 80 percent of the world's energy is still derived from fossil fuels. Tariffs and supply disruptions have made clean energy infrastructure harder to build. So what does all of this mean for the speed and scale of the energy transition? How are businesses navigating so much instability when billions of dollars and decades-long infrastructure commitments are at stake? And what does this all say about whether the global energy system can ever be clean, accessible, and affordable? Today on the show, Bill Loveless speaks with Jessica Uhl about the challenges of and opportunities for making energy abundant, accessible, and clean. Jessica has held senior leadership roles in upstream oil and gas, renewables, and power technology, including serving as CFO of Shell and later as president of GE Vernova. Jessica is now a senior advisor with the Three Cairns Group, an investment and philanthropic firm focused on the climate crisis. She also serves on a number of boards, including the executive and advisory boards at the Center on Global Energy Policy. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.
June 4, 2026The Trump administration's promise to dismantle the liberal consensus got him elected, but the effects of his plans are starting to be widely felt, Tariffs are destroying foreign markets for US agricultural products, The war on Iran is sending the price of fuel and fertilizer soaring, Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins was grilled by the House Agriculture Committee, New World screwworm, a parasite that had been eradicated is back after the Trump administration cut funding for control and prevention, Oil reserves are at their lowest level in 22 years, Many of the known funders for Trump's ballroom have received lucrative contracts from the federal government, Democrats are calling out the corruption in the administration which siphons taxpayer money into the pockets of the wealthy, At a Texas rally for James Talarico the democratic candidate for governor, the crowd shouted “lock him up!"Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe