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Cred just reported its first profitable quarter. Meta invested 8,500 crore rupees. And Kunal Shah walked out the door.Eight years of questions about Cred's business model ended the moment it finally had answers. The design-first, exclusivity-obsessed fintech that rewarded creditworthy Indians with gold credit cards now makes most of its money from lending — the same way every other UPI app does.Shah left for WhatsApp. Meta needed someone who could monetise a billion Indian users without making regulators nervous. What that means for both companies is the more interesting question.Scripted by Snigdha Sharma based on the report by Suprita Anupam.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Two Women Inspiring Real Life with Stephanie Coxon and Kathy Anderson-Martin – We speak with PA State Senator Dawn Keefer about this very real and concerning issue impacting individuals, families, and children. She shares many actions being proposed by government officials that may sound reasonable and unarguable, but they become a slippery slope in regard to...

Putting a route near every community sounds fair until the buses only arrive once an hour. Jarrett Walker, author of Human Transit and principal of the firm helping Des Moines rethink its bus network, explains why cities cannot maximize frequency, coverage, and affordability at the same time. In Des Moines, the tradeoff comes with a 10% service cut, long waits, indirect routes, and streets that make some bus stops difficult or dangerous to reach. To understand whether the system is useful enough for people to actually rely on it, Walker asks a more revealing question: how much of the city can someone reach within a reasonable amount of time? Additional Show Notes Jarrett Walker (LinkedIn, Site) Human Transit (Book) Des Moines: Welcome to Your New Transit Network (Article) Final Network Report Reimagine DART (PDF) Chuck Marohn (Substack)   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

Today's Trade-off the Podium discussion with Olof Gill on the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.The EU presents WTO reform proposals in Geneva: (1) rebalancing member rights/obligations, including flexibility for economic security concerns, (2) restoring a fair global level playing field via stronger rules and transparency, and (3) reforming WTO governance to speed up decision-making.

Today's midday press briefing off the podium discussion with Olof Gill on GSP. The EU's GSP gives 65 least-developed countries low/no tariffs on exports to the EU, supporting their jobs and growth. In return, EU consumers and importers get more diversified sourcing — a current EU trade priority.

Today's midday press briefing off the podium discussion with Olof Gill on 3 items of the week. Three items: a new EU-Korea digital trade agreement (easier e-signatures/contracts, more SME opportunities, stronger data/consumer protections); an upgraded partnership with Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles (adding digital trade, investment, sustainability); and the 10th anniversary of the EU-SADC partnership, under which the EU became SADC's top economic partner.

Today's midday press briefing off the podium discussion with Olof Gill on the steel measures. Following an April proposal to shield the EU steel sector from overcapacity and unfair competition (effective July 1), the Commission opened a four-week public consultation (starting June 4) on "melt and pour" origin-tracing rules for steel, with final requirements due in October. Goal: keep EU steel competitive and viable.

Today's midday press briefing off the podium discussion with Olof Gill on the EU-Mexico agreementEU and Mexico signed an updated version of their 2000 trade agreement in Mexico City. Update strengthens bilateral ties and reflects current trade realities. Main winners: EU exporters (especially agri-food, since Mexico is a net food importer) and EU-origin products, which gain protection from imitation.

Today's Trade-off the Podium discussion with Olof Gill on the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Ireland's EU presidency puts competitiveness first, with trade as a key pillar — maximising free trade agreements, diversifying supply chains, and advancing talks with partners from Asia to Africa, all in a spirit of EU unity.

Seus melhores dados de treino estão presos em plataformas diferentes e bloqueados por regulação? Neste Snippet, recebemos Rafaela Milagres Moreira, Engenheira de Dados no WPP Research. Ela explica como o Federated Learning resolve esse impasse levando o modelo até os dados, em vez do contrário, e por que só as atualizações do modelo trafegam, nunca o dado bruto. Ela também comenta um estudo do WPP Research que mediu, no contexto de marketing, quanto de performance se perde frente a um modelo centralizado e se essa troca compensa. Dê o play e ouça agora!Assuntos abordados:O dilema dos dados;Dados descentralizados;Modelo até dados;Federated Learning;Rodadas de comunicação;Tradeoff de performance;Riscos de segurança.Artigos para se aprofundar:Multimodal Federated LearningFederated LearningLinks importantes:Vagas disponíveisNewsletterDúvidas? Nos mande pelo LinkedinContato:  entrechaves@dtidigital.com.brO Entre Chaves é uma iniciativa da dti digital, uma empresa WPP #dadosml

Social Security is one of those topics most people know matters, but few people know exactly how to plan around it. For some, it feels like a promise they've built their retirement around; for others, it feels like a system they're being forced to fund without much confidence in what they'll receive back.  And for business owners and high-income 1099 earners, the conversation gets even more complicated because the same taxes that fund Social Security are often the taxes they're actively trying to reduce. Topics discussed: Why the 2032 trust fund projection doesn't mean Social Security disappears. What actually happens to benefits if Congress does nothing before the shortfall. How the S corporation structure creates a dilemma around payroll taxes. How the Social Security wage base creates a "best of both worlds" opportunity. Why setting an unreasonably low S corp salary is a major audit risk. Resources mentioned: ERdocadvisor.com

Before you help fund someone else’s future, are you sure your own retirement is on solid ground? In this episode, the conversation explores new “Trump accounts” for children and the broader question of when it makes sense to prioritize family gifting versus personal financial security. The discussion also dives into the mindset shift from saving to spending in retirement, why having a clear income strategy matters, and how a defined plan can help people feel more prepared for life after work. As the founder of Ashton and Associates, Abe Ashton has more than 20 years of financial planning experience helping thousands of families in Utah, Nevada, and across the country retire with confidence. Abe’s mission is to provide client-focused education and solutions to seniors and retirees, that help them achieve the retirement they’ve worked so hard for. To get more information on Ashton & Associates, or to schedule a consultation call, 435-688-9500 or visit AshtonWealth.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants may have gained a more balanced defensive group, but they sacrificed Dexter Lawrence in the middle of the line. That is the tradeoff driving this entire debate: can the defense be more complete while losing its best interior player?Follow the show on Spotify, and if you listen on Apple Podcasts, leave a 5-star rating and review to help more Giants fans find the show.This episode breaks down the Giants defense position by position after the Dexter Lawrence trade. Drew and Rob start with the defensive line, where Shelby Harris and D.J. Reader give the Giants veteran options, but not the same elite centerpiece Dexter provided. Is this group deeper, or did the Giants take a step back where it matters most?From there, the discussion moves to the edge room with Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Abdul Carter. That group may be the clearest strength of the defense, especially if Carter takes another step and Burns keeps producing. But the pass rush still depends on whether the interior can hold up.The linebacker and secondary debates bring more questions. The Giants need more range and stability in the middle of the field, while cornerback remains one of the most unsettled spots on the roster. Deonte Banks, Colton Hood, and the rest of the corner room come up as the guys try to figure out whether the Giants actually have enough answers.The safety room closes the discussion, with Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin, and the coaching change all part of the bigger question. Did the Giants build a better defense, or did they just replace one problem with another?This is the audio from yesterday morning's live show.Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs All episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show

In this episode I sit down with Professor Linda Byrne, clinical neuropsychologist and Dean of the Cairnmillar Institute, to unpack what’s going on in the world of psychology, neuropsychology, mental health care, and the messy intersection of labels, titles, coaches, influencers, algorithms, and self-diagnosis floating around out there. We get into the difference between psychologists, neuropsychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, and coaches, which is handy because, let’s be honest, the mental health world can feel like a word salad with a Medicare rebate attached at times, aye. Linda also explains the proposed changes to psychology training in Australia and why she’s worried that trying to pump out more psychologists faster might actually backfire. More access sounds great, obviously, but not if we end up lowering training standards, losing experienced providers, or still failing to get psychologists into the rural and regional areas where they’re desperately needed. Then we wander, as I do, into ADHD, neurodiversity, social media diagnosis, algorithmic nonsense, learned helplessness, labels, identity, and whether a diagnosis becomes wings for freedom or an anchor that keeps us stuck. It’s a really thoughtful, nuanced chat about reform, responsibility, self-awareness, and the importance of not outsourcing our entire sense of self to a reel that says “five signs you’re definitely ADHD.” Bloody algorithms, mate. Always stirring the pot. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: tiffcook.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The options income ETF industry just crossed $1 trillion in assets — and almost nobody is talking about the structural flaw buried inside every one of those products.David Dziekanski, co-founder, CEO, and CIO of Quantify Funds, spent nearly two decades building ETFs — more than 75 of them — before he saw a gap so fundamental he had to build something entirely new. In this episode of Raise Your Average, Pierre Daillie and Mike Philbrick sit down with David to examine what covered call and derivative income ETFs get wrong, why most investors don't realize it, and how Quantify's Stacked Income fund family — powered by Return Stacked ETFs and Convexitas as options sub-advisor — attempts to deliver income, full upside exposure, and genuine diversification without asking investors to choose between them.⏱ Chapters00:00 — Introduction: The $1 trillion problem hiding in options income ETFs 03:00 — David Dziekanski: Career background, Tidal Financial Group, and the founding thesis of Quantify Funds 05:00 — The three design flaws of derivative income ETFs: income targeting, formulaic strategies, and lack of benchmarking 10:00 — Why covered call ETFs became popular — and why advisors accepted the trade-off for so long 13:00 — Delta drift explained: how a 0.74 delta on day one becomes 0.54 by month-end without any manager decision 17:00 — Negative alpha in plain sight: why most covered call products underperform even a T-bill + equity blend 20:00 — Convexitas's three-step options framework: implied vs. realized vol, skew profiling, and tenor selection 24:00 — The core thesis: income without sacrificing total return — ending the trade-off 27:00 — Return stacking as capital efficiency: A + B in a single dollar, and imposed diversification 30:00 — Distribution policy: why Quantify lowers payouts in drawdowns and tops up on rebounds 53:00 — Fee structure: 114 bps on 200% exposure = 57 bps unlevered, and why that beats the competition 55:00 — Daily trade transparency: how Quantify posts options rationale on X every trading day 59:00 — Building behavioral stickiness: transparency, distributions, and investor intuition 01:01:00 — The advisor conversation: aha moments and the covered call education gap 01:05:00 — Simplicity vs. complexity: blind spots are the cost of simple option strategies 01:09:00 — Quantify as "version 3.0" of options income — crawl, walk, run adoption framework 01:11:00 — BTGD, ISBG, ISSB: the Bitcoin + gold stacking thesis and currency debasement 01:15:00 — Gold, Bitcoin, and scarcity assets: what comes after the bazooka 01:22:00 — Closing: why the derivative income category exists, and where it needs to go Links & ResourcesQuantify Funds: quantifyfunds.com Daily trade rationale: Quantify Funds on X (Twitter) Return Stacked ETFs: returnstackedetfs.com Convexitas: convexitas.com#OptionsIncome #CoveredCallETF #ReturnStacking #ETFinvesting #QuantifyFunds #Convexitas #VolatilityHarvesting #BitcoinETF #GoldETF #IncomeInvesting #DividendETF #OptionsStrategy #WealthManagement #AlternativeInvesting #FinancialAdvisor #RaiseYourAverage #ETFEducation #ImpliedVolatility #OptionsAlpha #CurrencyDebasement #PortfolioConstruction #CapitalEfficiency #RetailInvestor #PassiveIncome #SmartBeta

Every change costs something. But identity is worth the price. Because you don't lose yourself when you grow… you finally meet the version that's been waiting.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the MLB trade deadline next month, the Red Sox will need to make some tough decisions about what players they will be willing to part from.

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In this today's segment, Dan Sperring, founder and CEO of Align ICP, breaks down a mistake most revenue leaders make when defining their ideal customer profile. The instinct is to chase the highest lifetime value customers, but those segments are often the hardest to win, the slowest to close, and the first to break when the market shifts. This clip focuses on how to balance three critical factors inside your ICP: lifetime value, ease of acquisition, and market health. Dan explains why ignoring any one of these creates pipeline risk, and how leaders can avoid over-rotating into segments that look great on paper but fail in execution. For leaders responsible for predictable growth, this is about making smarter tradeoffs, not just better targeting. Dan Sperring is the founder and CEO of AlignICP, a company focused on helping revenue teams align around high-value customer segments to drive predictable growth. He brings experience across customer success, revenue leadership, and scaling SaaS businesses through product-market and go-to-market alignment. Connect with Dan: AlignICP LinkedIn Books mentioned: The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen The Innovator's Solution by Clayton M. Christensen and Michael E. Raynor Predictable Revenue by Aaron Ross and ​​Marylou Tyler  Amp It Up by Frank Slootman Tools and podcasts mentioned: clay.com zoominfo.com The Science of Scaling Podcast Listen to the full episode: Aligning Pipeline to Ideal Customer Profile with Dan Sperring Get the Force Management framework for aligning your ICP, sales motion, and customer lifecycle around high-value use cases and measurable business outcomes: The Predictable Revenue Framework: Guide for Leaders Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management

Myles Garrett is now an LA Ram, and are the Rams the most stacked team in the NFL...probably. Do both teams win out of this trade, or has Les Snead done it again?Elsewhere we catch up on the Draft, AJ Brown's trade to New England, OBJ's return to the Giants and some of the other occurances of the last few weeks.Main Theme - Back Door Brawl by Marc Walloch@TheSnapUK on Twitter and Instagram

Seven years. Brexit. Mercosur. A pandemic. A world where the rulebook keeps catching fire. As Director-General of DG Trade, Sabine Weyand was at the centre of it all — fierce, formidable, and reportedly terrifying when necessary. In this special episode, she reflects on what it took to keep EU trade policy from unravelling, what "the law of the jungle" really means for Europe, and what comes next. Spoiler: it involves Florence and considerably less chaos.

Americans are making a trade off for their summer vacations HR 2 full 2471 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:01:35 +0000 gaRadV7fvbJwQn9liTqxbPbVAxonu7AQ news MIDDAY with JAYME & WIER news Americans are making a trade off for their summer vacations HR 2 From local news & politics, to what's trending, sports & personal stories...MIDDAY with JAYME & WIER will get you through the middle of your day! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcas

“Not just the mother of all deals — the Everest of free trade agreements.” In this episode of Trade Off, we unpack the landmark EU–India FTA set to connect 2 billion people and reshape global trade. From geopolitics and sustainability to wine, yoga mats and AI, negotiators and experts reveal the ambitions, tensions and human stories behind one of the world's biggest economic partnerships.

For this week's Modern Retail Podcast, co-hosts Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels were joined by Katie Thomas from the Kearney Consumer Institute to discuss how shoppers' financial stress is showing up in their shopping habits. KCI recently released its latest Consumer Stress Index, which monitors 24,000 consumers across 12 countries. It looks not only at consumers' financial picture but also at their stress related to geopolitics and government, innovation and technology, food and the environment, and health and education. What's different this year is that it's not just one factor causing consumers to feel stressed. It's the compounding effect of inflation, geopolitical instability and overall uncertainties. "Put these two analyses together — historic stress levels and a population that feels starved of joy — and you get a consumer landscape that continues to defy the standard recessionary playbook," the report said.

Today's midday press briefing off the podium discussion with Olof Gill on the EU-Mercosur agreement

Michael Halassa: Did John Nash Really Have Schizophrenia? is a good article on the genetics of psychosis. Previous research found that schizophrenia genes decreased IQ but increased educational attainment. Usually IQ and education are correlated, so this was surprising. The new research finds two components to schizophrenia genetic risk. The first component, shared with bipolar, increases educational attainment. The second component, not shared with bipolar, decreases IQ. They average out to the observed full-spectrum genetic signal of constant-to-increased educational attainment paired with constant-to-decreased IQ. In 2021, I discussed tradeoff vs. failure models of psychiatric conditions, and said that most conditions were probably a mix of both. The new research seems to confirm this: the first genetic component of schizophrenia is a tradeoff: bad insofar as it gives you higher schizophrenia risk, good insofar as it gives you higher educational attainment. Most likely this has something to do with creativity or motivation. The second component is a failure: bad in every way, with no compensating advantage. Most likely this is detrimental mutations in genes for neurogenesis and synaptic pruning. I mostly wasn't thinking about schizophrenia when I wrote about tradeoffs vs. failures, so I was surprised to see the theory so nicely reflected there. But in retrospect, this is common sense. All multifactorial problems should naturally be combinations of tradeoffs and failures. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/how-natural-tradeoff-and-failure

In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan continue discussing Software Architecture: The Hard Parts!Join the Book Overflow Discord here! https://discord.gg/ZwS2fqW7ZZ -- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! ------------------------------------------------------------Carterhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/carter-m-1Nathanhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.----------------------------------------------------------Software Architecture: The Hard Parts--Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5LApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpodCarter on X: https://x.com/cartermorganNathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com----------------Book Overflow is a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers dedicated to improving our craft by reading the best technical books in the world. Join Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups as they read and discuss a new technical book each week!The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io

Jay Plasman of The Ohio State University joins the Education Gadfly Show to discuss Fordham's latest report on industry-recognized credentials—and whether they actually deliver for students. As Ohio has pushed more high schoolers to earn these credentials, do they lead to higher earnings down the line, or unintentionally steer students away from college pathways?Then on the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines new evidence on goal-setting and commitment pledges—whether they help students follow through on their plans or, surprisingly, can backfire.Recommended content: College or Career Readiness? Postsecondary and Labor Market Outcomes for Ohio High School Students Earning Industry-Recognized Credentials —Jay Plasman for the Thomas B. Fordham InstituteThe state of career-and-technical education in Ohio: An analysis of coursework, industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning —Jay Plasman for the Thomas B. Fordham InstituteThe high school pathways that boost adult earnings —Aaron Churchill, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteI Promise to Work Hard: The Impact of a Non-Binding Commitment Pledge on Academic Performance —Nicholas A. Wright, Puneet Arora, and Jesse Wright, Education Finance and Policy (2026)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our show? We would love to hear them. Send them to thegadfly@fordhaminstitute.org

Episode 242: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada take a closer look at how the meaning of sacrifice has shifted — and what may have been lost along the way. The conversation begins with a contrast many listeners will recognize. On Memorial Day, Americans honor those who gave their lives in service to others, a form of sacrifice that feels profound and unquestioned. But in everyday life, the word often describes something far more modest — skipping a purchase, giving up time or making a choice that ultimately benefits us later. Kyte argues that much of what people call sacrifice today is better understood as calculation — a trade made with the expectation of future reward. Historically, he explains, sacrifice carried a deeper meaning rooted in religious tradition: setting something aside as a gift, not an exchange. That distinction raises a central question for the episode: Can an act still be considered meaningful if we expect something in return, even if that reward is internal? Rada brings the discussion into everyday life, reflecting on his own instinct to protect his time and value independence. When his husband steps in to help others more freely, it exposes a tension many people feel — the pull between self-reliance and generosity. Are we helping because it’s right, or because it’s easy, expected or beneficial in some way? From there, the hosts widen the lens. Advances in technology and rising standards of living have made it easier than ever to operate independently. While that progress brings clear benefits, it may also reduce the moments when people rely on one another — and, in turn, the opportunities to practice generosity. Through examples ranging from parenting to organ donation, Kyte and Rada explore what separates routine decision-making from actions that carry deeper moral significance. They also consider how small, everyday choices can shape character over time, preparing people for moments when more is required of them.

In this episode, we explore how modern childhood is being reshaped by screens, schedules, and shifting habits—and what it all means for kids' development and well-being.We begin with emerging research linking infant screen exposure to slower decision-making later in childhood, raising important questions about how early digital habits may shape cognitive growth. From there, we dive into the rising tide of anxiety in adolescence, unpacking contributing factors and what parents and caregivers can do to help.But it's not all about what kids are getting too much of—we also make the case for what they're missing. Boredom, often seen as a problem to fix, may actually be essential for creativity, resilience, and emotional development.We also take a closer look at children's eyesight in a post-pandemic world, examining how increased screen time and lifestyle changes are affecting vision health. Finally, we wrap up with practical guidance on the top nutrients that support and protect eyesight, helping families make informed choices for long-term wellness.Join us for a thoughtful, research-backed conversation on raising healthier, more balanced kids in a screen-saturated world.https://wellnessresources.com/ - Wellness Resourceshttps://www.georgebatista.com/ - Websiteprotonmail.georgebatista.com - Proton Mail

On this week's episode of That Tech Pod, we sit down with Michel Langlois, a longtime engineering leader whose career spans the rise of modern networking, from scaling Cisco's IOS platform to leading as CTO at Calix. He joins us to cut through the noise around AI in network security and talk about what's actually happening under the hood.We get into how AI is actually being used inside modern networks, replacing work that once depended on experienced engineers, and where it's truly improving operations versus where it's still overhyped. That naturally raises the bigger question: is AI making network engineers better, or starting to replace parts of the role? We also explore the growing risk to telecom and broadband infrastructure, how exposed access networks really are, and whether the industry is taking those threats seriously enough, along with whether AI is reducing alert fatigue or just creating smarter noise. To close, Michel shares lessons from decades of building and leading engineering teams, including how to keep AI efforts focused on real outcomes instead of endless experimentation, and what it takes to actually bring these technologies into production at scale.Michel Langlois has spent nearly four decades at the center of network innovation, helping scale some of the most important software platforms in modern connectivity. At Cisco Systems, he helped build and lead the global IOS engineering organization as the company grew from a $1B business to more than $40B. At Juniper Networks, he overhauled Junos software development to improve speed, quality, and scale. And during a decade as CTO at Calix, he helped reshape the company's product strategy and engineering culture, contributing to a fourfold increase in revenue and a tenfold jump in market cap.Today, Langlois advises CEOs and boards during key growth inflection points, helping companies scale without breaking their engineering core. A Forbes Tech Council contributor and author of the Amazon bestseller Beyond the Code, he focuses on the intersection of AI-driven networking, cloud transformation, and organizational design.

Pity the poor central banker. As energy prices surge, they are grappling with the trade-off between growth and inflation, while trying to communicate this all to markets without triggering an unwanted tightening in financial conditions.At the end of an unusually busy week for policy meetings, Group Chief Economist Neil Shearing and Chief Global Economist Jennifer McKeown assess how central banks are managing this difficult task, and whether investors are right to position for rate hikes from some banks that only a few weeks ago were expected to ease policy this year.In the latest episode of The Weekly Briefing, they talk to David Wilder about issues including:How inflation risks in the global economy are crystallising as the conflict approaches its fourth weekWhat separates central banks, from the Bank of England and ECB to the BOJ, RBA and the Fed, in how they are likely to respondWhether interest rate cuts would come back onto the table if the fighting were to endJoin our 26th March online briefings about our new macro and market forecasts: https://www.capitaleconomics.com/events/drop-global-economic-and-market-outlook-pricing-energy-shock

When deadlines tighten, safety is often the first thing that slips. But the cost of that tradeoff adds up. Sean Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety, shares how leaders unintentionally undermine safety culture, why the absence of injuries isn't the right success metric, and what practical steps actually move businesses toward safer, more productive operations.

This is an Impact Pricing Blog published on January 5, 2026, turned into an audio podcast so you can listen on the go. Read Full Article Here: https://impactpricing.com/blog/price-is-the-tradeoff/ If you have any feedback, definitely send it. You can reach us at mark@impactpricing.com.  Now, go make an impact.   Connect with Mark Stiving: Email: mark@impactpricing.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/

Send a textThis week Joël talked with Jason, a successful cabinet maker, who feels pressure to expand his business. But with a demanding role on the city council, family commitments, and a rigorous personal wellness routine, he questioned the true meaning of success. Is growth always the right answer?

Happy National Key Deer Awareness Day!Episode 377 is an absolute DANDY, as NFL Free agency is in full-swing and the Ravens/Raiders Maxx Crosby trade is in shambles. Also, USA Baseball has some how made it interesting for the knockout round after beating Mexico. We have got championship week in NCAA basketball, 3 minutes of NBA, and another top 10 list?!As for golf, we continue with the Florida swing for The Players Championship, as we return to the first “big” golf event of the year. The G.U.Y.S list is BACK for our "models" in our DraftKings DFS lineups (NOT ADVICE). We're gonna talk a little bit about TPC Sawgrass and look at some golfers, and pick out a few below the radar studs.We have got all the segments: Salute Your Sports/Headlines, Water Cooler Debate, How Dare You's, and Other Relevant Sports. Also, it would not be a show without the Dad Joke and which one of us is leading our inter-squad WOAT-A-MAKER challenge? Look alive, folks!Follow us on:HOF Bets: https://hof-bets.app.link/millygoats (Promo Code: MILLYGOATS)Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/MillyGoatsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheMillyGoatsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMillyGoatsTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheMillyGoatsPodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheMillyGoatsApple Pod - https://rb.gy/0meu1Spotify Pod - https://t.ly/ZUfObWeb - https://themillygoats.godaddysites.com/

Send a textWhat if a lower LDL comes with a quiet cost to your strength and resilience? We dig into a massive biobank analysis linking long-term statin use with declines in grip strength and appendicular lean mass, then connect the dots to sarcopenia, mitochondrial function, and the daily choices that shape metabolic health. Strength is more than performance; it predicts independence, glucose control, and longevity, which is why any therapy that erodes muscle demands a closer look.We walk through the study's design, what “appendicular lean mass” really measures, and why the findings held even after adjusting for lifestyle and genetics like SLCO1B1. From there, we peel back the LDL-centric mindset and focus on terrain: insulin, inflammation, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL particle quality. You'll hear why refined carbs, seed oils, and chronic inflammation push lipoproteins in the wrong direction—and how protein-forward meals, resistance training, and lower insulin load tip the balance toward larger, less atherogenic particles with benefits that extend well beyond a single lab value.We also compare statins with hydrophilic options, alternate dosing strategies, and newer PCSK9 inhibitors, clarifying where they may fit for secondary prevention and where big questions remain—especially around muscle preservation and all-cause mortality. CoQ10 gets a fair review: low risk, mixed evidence, and not a proven fix for long-term function. Most importantly, we share practical steps to protect your muscle: track grip strength, prioritize 1.6 to 2.0 g/kg daily protein, lift two to three times per week, walk after meals, and align circadian rhythms with sleep and sunlight. Medications can lower numbers; only your muscles move you through life. Let's make treatment plans that respect both.If this conversation helped you think differently about risk and resilience, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find thoughtful, evidence-informed health guidance.For slides, open source references and video go to: www.thehealthedgepodcast.com

Most lifters don't consciously choose to ignore flexibility.It just loses by default.Here's how it happens.Strength training is scheduled. Logged. Progressed. Measured.Flexibility? “Do it later.” “Add it at the end.” “Fit it in on weekends.”But when strength and flexibility live in separate sessions, something predictable happens.Time runs out.Not because you're lazy. Because life wins.This week, I want you to watch the full 4-part playlist. Because it shows the exact rule we use in UMS to fix this. Strength and flexibility in the same workout.No extra sessions. No extra time.▶️ ⁠Watch the playlist: The Strength–Flexibility Pairing Series⁠ And, if you want to know what it's like to work with us, → ⁠Click here

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageWhat if a single covert operation rewired the modern Middle East? We revisit the 1953 CIA–MI6 coup that toppled Mohammad Mossadegh and restored the Shah, then follow the consequences forward: repression, the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and a foreign policy defined by proxies and confrontation. Drawing on Stephen Kinzer's research, we explore a hard question with fresh urgency: did the quest for short-term stability seed decades of blowback that still shape U.S.–Iran relations today?We walk through the Cold War calculus that made Operation Ajax feel “smart”—oil interests, fear of Soviet expansion, and a fascination with covert tools—then examine how closing civic space strengthened clerical networks as the only resilient opposition. The result was a revolution led by those best organized to seize power, and a regime that frames its identity against the United States while projecting force through Hezbollah, Hamas, and regional militias. We condemn terrorism unequivocally while refusing to erase the history that helps explain why proxies became Tehran's primary lever.From a conservative lens that values prudence and humility, we test whether 1953 is a warning against social engineering abroad. Can great powers restrain the impulse to pick winners and script outcomes? If Iran ever reaches genuinely free elections again, the real test may be whether we allow the messiness of democracy to unfold without trying to play God in month 22. Along the way, we wrestle with the difference between removing a regime and building institutions, and why regime change is not a strategy but a door to unknown rooms.Listen for a clear-eyed timeline, practical takeaways, and a challenge to rethink how we measure success in foreign policy: short-term order or long-term legitimacy. If this conversation moves you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review telling us where you stand on the 1953 trade—was it worth the cost?Key Points from the Episode:• Kinzer's thesis that Operation Ajax derailed Iran's early democratic path• Cold War logic of the Dulles brothers and Churchill's Britain• How repression crushed liberal opposition and left clerical networks strongest• The arc from Shah to 1979 revolution to proxy militias• Terrorism condemned while history used to avoid repeat mistakes• Conservative case for prudence and unintended consequences• The test of restraint if Iran reopens a democratic path• Why regime change is not a full strategy so lets not make the same mistake againBe sure to check out our show page at teammojoacademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resourcesOther resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

With Steven Scott away in Vienna at the Zero Project, the conversation turns to Apple's upcoming New York event and the growing speculation around a lower-cost MacBook powered by the A18 chip. Is Apple about to release a Chromebook-style Mac, or is this simply a more affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem? We unpack the differences between A-series and M-series chips, performance realities, and whether annual silicon upgrades even matter anymore.From there, the focus shifts to OpenClaw and the future of AI agents. After OpenAI hired OpenClaw's creator, the discussion explores what real-world AI automation should look like. Moving files, syncing drives, managing emails. Is this the AI promise finally delivered, or are big tech companies simply slower because of risk and regulation?Privacy takes center stage with a real-world case involving a Nest doorbell that recorded footage despite no active cloud subscription. If footage can be recovered anyway, what does that mean for data ownership and trust? The broader conversation expands into law enforcement access, encrypted devices, neighborhood camera networks, and where the line between security and surveillance should be drawn.The episode also features a CES conversation with Annie Potter, Head of Marketing at Reolink, discussing the company's local-first security philosophy, AI box integration, and their TrackFlex floodlight 4K camera. The emphasis is on ownership of footage without mandatory cloud subscriptions, competitive pricing, and how consumer demand is reshaping home security.Finally, the show closes with Meta's rumored facial recognition capabilities for Ray-Ban smart glasses. Is contextual AI in your ear helpful, invasive, or both? Accessibility benefits for blind users are weighed against potential misuse of public data. Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thousands of people report major improvements in their health after doing the liver/gall bladder flush, but can it be harmful? The answer is- it depends, on a ton of variables, and no two people are going to experience the same physiological impact.  Even when flushing is successful, there will be a cost to the body's nutrient stores. So what can we do to ensure that liver flushing will tip more toward beneficial and less toward depleting? What symptoms might indicate that a flush could benefit you? Are there gentler ways to do a flush? I'm your host Amber and today I am joined by mineral balancing practitioner Sena Maria and Doctor of Chinese Medicine Suuzi Hazen to discuss our experiences with liver flushing alongside considerations that we feel are missing from the online conversations we see about this process. The truth is that liver flushing is a trade off,  with extraordinarily beneficial results possible but real depletion and imbalance also very possible, so let's talk about how to mitigate harmful results and tweak the protocol to fit your life and body. LINKS: Medicine Stories Patreon- Gentle Liver Flush Protocol & an extended conversational deep dive into this topic Healing Waters Nature Immersion Retreat in Costa Rica Nov 3-8 Violet Leaf Castor Oil The Mythic Medicine herb shop Suuzi's Mother's Best Liver Pills Sena Maria's website Sena on Instagram Suuzi on Instagram Amber on Instagram Quiz: Find Your Wise Woman Archetype Medicine Stories Facebook group Music by Mariee Siou (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes)

Black cumin seed oil has a long history of traditional use, and its benefits trace to thymoquinone. However, it also contains the omega-6 fat linoleic acid (LA), which exposes you to risks that may outweigh its benefits Thymoquinone makes up only about 0.1% to 0.9% of black cumin seed oil, so obtaining meaningful amounts through this oil requires consuming substantial quantities of LA Black cumin seed oil contains roughly 50% to 62% LA by weight, placing it in the same high-LA category as other vegetable oils, such as cottonseed oil Typical dosing of 1 to 3 teaspoons daily delivers roughly 2.5 to 7.5 grams of LA, representing a meaningful increase over an already elevated modern baseline intake Standardized thymoquinone extracts are a better alternative, commonly sold as 5%, 10%, or 20% formulations. These allow you to obtain benefits from a traditional remedy without the LA burden

In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most important and most misunderstood concepts in building a sustainable business: cost versus scalability.This is something I learned the hard way in my own business, and it's something I now work through with clients. If you want longevity, consistency, and growth without burnout, you have to understand how much time, energy, and money your offers are actually costing you — and whether they're truly scalable in the season you're in.We're talking about:The real difference between done-for-you services and do-it-yourself offersHow to evaluate your offers based on time, energy, conversion, and volumeWhy your season of life and season of business matter more than any strategyHow misaligned offers quietly dysregulate your nervous systemWhy high revenue doesn't always equal sustainabilityWhat to audit if you feel exhausted, capped, or stuck despite “doing everything right”I also share behind-the-scenes context from my own experience running a creative agency — including what my pricing looked like, how much volume I was managing, and why that model ultimately wasn't sustainable for me long-term.This episode is meant to help you zoom out, get honest about what's working (and what's not), and reverse engineer a business model that actually supports your energy, your capacity, and the life you want to live right now — not some future version of yourself.If you've been feeling stretched thin, confused about your offers, or unsure why growth feels heavy instead of expansive, this conversation will give you clarity.Resources & Links Mentioned:

Mark Simon Simon offers a harsh retrospective on US-China relations, arguing that the engagement strategy dating back to 1972 has never really worked for the United States. He dismisses the economic trade-off of "cheap stuff at Walmart" as a poor return for allowing China to flood US markets. Simon specifically criticizes the George H.W. Bush administration (and Brent Scowcroft) for making a grand strategic and moral mistake; he contends that by ignoring "blood on the streets," the US propped up a regime that it should have realized could not be changed, missing a critical opportunity to do better.1930S HONG KONG

Susan is 65, recently widowed, and has saved $2.1 million for retirement.On paper, she's more than fine… but emotionally, she doesn't feel fine.After watching her husband pass away, Susan is ready to retire five years earlier than planned so she can enjoy her “go-go years” while she still has her health.But she's terrified of one thing:

Is This As Good As It Gets?" Why Leaders Think Fulfillment Isn't Possible If you've ever caught yourself wondering why fulfillment doesn't feel possible at work, you're not alone. When success no longer brings the clarity, satisfaction, or peace they expected, many leaders quietly reach a point where they think, "Is this as good as it gets in my career?"  Most leaders don't struggle because they haven't tried hard enough. They struggle because they've tried everything.  Promotions, coaching, and therapy don't work long term because they address symptoms without resolving the deeper operating system driving stress, dissatisfaction, and over-effort.  In this episode of Impact With Ease, Blake Schofield breaks down why so many traditional solutions fail to create lasting change and what actually makes it possible to have both.  You'll hear how fulfillment becomes impossible when leadership and career decisions are built on outdated belief systems, nervous system patterns, and misalignment. You'll learn why willpower, mindset shifts, and surface-level tools can't override an internal system that was never designed for ease, clarity, or sustainable success.  Can you have a fulfilling career and a life you love? Yes. And it starts with understanding what's really been holding you back. Episode Highlights Why "Doing Everything Right" Still Feels Wrong [01:15] - The quiet cycle leaders don't talk about [02:10] - Why good intentions don't create lasting change [03:20] - The boat with 20 holes: why temporary fixes fail Why Career Fixes Don't Work Long Term [04:35] - How siloed solutions keep you stuck [05:40] - The real reason your patterns keep repeating [07:15] - Why you can't outwork a misaligned operating system The Hidden Operating System Running Your Career [08:25] - How early beliefs shape your leadership today [09:30] - The survival strategies that stop serving you [10:45] - Why overachieving becomes your biggest obstacle What Actually Makes Fulfillment Possible [12:15] - Aligning with how you're naturally wired to thrive [13:40] - Your unique fingerprint for success [15:20] - Why understanding yourself creates career safety [17:10] - The power of rewiring limiting beliefs at the root Leading and Living Without the Tradeoff [19:15] - Showing up as your authentic self vs. using scripts [20:30] - Why vulnerability creates better leaders [21:45] - How alignment creates rapid transformation Powerful Quotes "You cannot outwork or outsmart an operating system that was never built for ease, flow, alignment, or sustainable success." -Blake Schofield "You are not broken and there isn't anything wrong with you. You have never been the problem. What you're experiencing are signs and symptoms of misalignment in your life." -Blake Schofield "People can tell when you're honest and vulnerable and you show up as your full self and people can tell when you are approaching things from a script or feeling like you have to show up in a certain way in order to be successful." -Blake Schofield Resources Mentioned Drained at the end of the day & want more presence in your life? In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type The Fastest Path to Clarity, Confidence & Your Next Level of Success:  executive coaching for leaders navigating layered challenges. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone.  Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply! Ready to Future-Proof Your Leadership?  Let's explore what's possible for your team.  Whether you're navigating rapid growth, culture change, or quiet disengagement…we can help with our high-touch, root-cause focused solutions that are designed to help grow resilient, aligned & empowered leaders who navigate uncertainty with confidence and create impact without burning out,  go to https://impactwithease.com/corporate-training-consulting/