Podcasts about tradeoffs

Physician and New Yorker writer Dhruv Khullar says artificial intelligence is a powerful tool to get quicker and more accurate diagnoses. But it can also be dangerous.Guest:Dhruv Khullar, Physician, Weill Cornell Medical College; Contributing Writer, The New YorkerWe want to hear from you! Our audience survey takes less than ten minutes, and you'll be entered to win one of two $50 Bookshop.org gift cards.Learn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facing unprecedented pressure from the Trump administration, some of the world's top drugmakers promise to cut prices. But experts say the savings might not be what they seem.Guests:Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies, Cato InstituteStacie Dusetzina, Professor of Health Policy, Vanderbilt UniversityDarius Lakdawalla, Chief Scientific Officer, USC Schaeffer CenterPete Loftus, Reporter, Wall Street JournalBen Rome, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolLeslie Walker, Senior Reporter, TradeoffsWe want to hear from you! Our audience survey takes less than ten minutes, and you'll be entered to win one of two $50 Bookshop.org gift cards.Learn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Professor Magda Osman and Dr Sarah Jenkins discuss risk communication, exploring what role the social sciences play in risk communications, whether it can ever be objective, how people perceive and tolerate risk differently, and how trade-offs and context shape the risk decisions people make. This episode was recorded on 4th August 2025. If you would like to get in touch regarding this episode, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available. About the speakers: Magda Osman holds a Visiting Professor of Impact Position at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, and is a Research Professor at the Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. She is a psychologist by training, with a specific interest in decision-making under risk and uncertainty, risk analysis and causal analysis, folk beliefs in the manipulation of the unconscious, as well as an interest in examining effectiveness of methods of behavioural change. Dr Sarah Jenkins is a Lecturer in Applied Decision-Making and a cognitive psychologist, with extensive experience of conducting applied research focusing on how people understand, communicate and make decisions concerning risk and uncertainty. She holds a joint post between the Centre for Decision Research at Leeds University Business School, and the Met Office, where she is applying social science techniques to deliver high-impact decision research in areas related to weather and climate.

We know what needs to be done to ward off the worst impacts of global climate disruption: rein in heat-trapping pollution, reverse deforestation, build resilient systems. But how we do those things is the trick. Every second counts. The sooner we act, the more lives saved, the more jobs protected and the more futures secured.  So how do we orchestrate the vast change we need in a short amount of time? World Resources Institute President Ani Dasgupta gives his honest take on the lack of progress since the Paris Agreement was signed 10 years ago — and maps a path forward. Guests: Ani Dasgupta, President and CEO, World Resources Institute (WRI); Author, “The New Global Possible” Jonathan Foley, Executive Director, Project Drawdown Nikhil Swaminathan, CEO, Grist Highlights:  00:00 – Intro 01:46 – Importance of the Paris Accords in terms of multilateralism 04:00 – Backlash to climate action  07:00 – The market is producing the technology we need, but we also need to deploy them at scale 12:00 – How do we get companies producing the bulk of emissions to change course? 16:00 – Addressing climate disruption is a societal choice about what we value 20:40 – Why COP is essential and also disappointing and maddening 23:30 – Unpacking climate finance and why it's so important 27:30 – Addressing justice isn't a choice but an imperative when it comes to climate 31:00 – How to keep focused and remain optimistic in this current moment 37:00 – We have everything we need right now to solve climate change 41:00 – Project Drawdown's analysis of what climate tools do and don't work 45:00 – So many missed climate opportunities 52:00 – Tradeoffs of tools like batteries  58:00 – Climate One More Thing ***** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know what needs to be done to ward off the worst impacts of global climate disruption: rein in heat-trapping pollution, reverse deforestation, build resilient systems. But how we do those things is the trick. Every second counts. The sooner we act, the more lives saved, the more jobs protected and the more futures secured.  So how do we orchestrate the vast change we need in a short amount of time? World Resources Institute President Ani Dasgupta gives his honest take on the lack of progress since the Paris Agreement was signed 10 years ago — and maps a path forward. Guests: Ani Dasgupta, President and CEO, World Resources Institute (WRI); Author, “The New Global Possible” Jonathan Foley, Executive Director, Project Drawdown Nikhil Swaminathan, CEO, Grist Highlights:  00:00 – Intro 01:46 – Importance of the Paris Accords in terms of multilateralism 04:00 – Backlash to climate action  07:00 – The market is producing the technology we need, but we also need to deploy them at scale 12:00 – How do we get companies producing the bulk of emissions to change course? 16:00 – Addressing climate disruption is a societal choice about what we value 20:40 – Why COP is essential and also disappointing and maddening 23:30 – Unpacking climate finance and why it's so important 27:30 – Addressing justice isn't a choice but an imperative when it comes to climate 31:00 – How to keep focused and remain optimistic in this current moment 37:00 – We have everything we need right now to solve climate change 41:00 – Project Drawdown's analysis of what climate tools do and don't work 45:00 – So many missed climate opportunities 52:00 – Tradeoffs of tools like batteries  58:00 – Climate One More Thing ***** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠Patreon⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. ⁠Sign up today⁠. Ad sales by ⁠Multitude⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ITL breaks down last night's “Icy Hot” Bowl on Thursday Night Football — what stood out most? Plus, big DB injury news: is Derek Stingley Jr. officially in the clear, and what's the latest with Witherspoon and Woolen? QOTD: What Houston sports moment would you trade for another team's success?

Journalist Paula Span, who writes The New Old Age column for the New York Times, shares what she's learned about how to age well.Guest:Paula Span, reporter and The New Old Age columnist for the New York TimesLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with researcher and truth seeker Kenny Plaster, whose mission is to help people reclaim their rights, question broken systems, and live freely. We dive into how distraction and division keep people focused on surface-level political battles while deeper forces shape systems behind the scenes. Kenny breaks down how legal and financial contracts work (often without our full understanding or consent) and how knowledge of our inherent rights can create real empowerment. He also explains the difference between rights and privileges, the evolution of citizenship status, and how modern systems rely on compliance more than coercion.If you've ever sensed that there's more beneath the surface of modern governance, this conversation is your invitation to look deeper, ask better questions, and stand more firmly in your own power. Visit statenationalsrock.com and use code LUKE for 15% off all products (except PMAs and recurring subscriptions).DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: EONS | Visit lukestorey.com/eons and use code LUKE20 to save 20%LITTLE SAINTS | Visit lukestorey.com/littlesaints and use code LUKE to get 20% off your first order.JUST THRIVE | Head to lukestorey.com/justthrive and use code LUKE20 to save 20%.LEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use the code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) How One Audit Sparked a Lifelong Fight for Freedom(00:20:31) Rights vs. Privileges—Foundations of Freedom(00:34:17) Vetting Teachers, Avoiding Traps, & Finding a Lawful Path(00:51:11) “Sovereign Citizen” vs. Lawful Strategy—Choosing a Real Path(01:12:49) Kenny's Step-By-Step: Foundations, Status, & Trusts(01:34:05) From Paperwork to Parallel Systems—Timeline, Trade-Offs, & True North(01:58:10) Pitfalls & Red Flags—How to Stay Free (and Out of Trouble)(02:10:50) Due Process Defender—Fighting Back with AIResources:• Website: statenationalsrock.com • Instagram: instagram.com/statenationalsrock • Facebook: facebook.com/StateNationalsRock • X: x.com/StateNationalsR • YouTube: youtube.com/@stevebardistatenational6235 • Shop all our merch designs at...

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Everyone wants the 7-figure business… until they realize what comes with it.In this episode, I'm breaking down what it really takes to build a multi-seven-figure online business — and the trade-offs no one warns you about. I'll share the 10 things I'd focus on if I were starting over, including how to create a flagship product that actually sells, the “3 Ps” I swear by for sustainable growth, and why making more money doesn't automatically mean you're taking more home.If you've ever wondered what it actually looks like to grow a business beyond six figures (without losing your sanity or your joy), this episode is your behind-the-scenes reality check — and roadmap.In this episode, you'll hear…Why only 1% of one-person businesses ever hit $1M/yearThe 10 things I'd do to build a seven-figure business from scratchThe difference between profitable growth and burnout growthWhy your flagship product is the foundation for everythingThe real emotional and personal trade-offs of scaling bigHow to know if a seven-figure business is actually what you wantClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Register for the LIVE legal workshop " Five Steps to Legally Protect and Grow Your Online Business Before 2025 Ends"Get Sam's book "When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy: A Practical No-BS Guide to Successful Entrepreneurship"Get Sam's free weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarEpisode 243: Why Your Content is Driving Customers AwayEpisode 256: How To Protect Your Privacy While Growing Your BusinessEpisode 259: Passion Doesn't Equal Profit (Why Your Idea Might Fail)CONNECT:Sam on InstagramSam on FacebookOn Your Terms® on InstagramSam on YouTubeDISCLAIMERMentioned in this episode:Register for the LIVE legal workshop" Five Steps to Legally Protect and Grow Your Online Business Before 2025 Ends" https://www.samvanderwielen.com/live-legal-workshop

What happens if President Trump cuts billions from research on how to make our health care system work better?Guest(s):Aaron Carroll, President and CEO, Academy HealthStuart Buck, Executive Director, Good Science ProjectLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paladin Bikes was founded by a group of robotics engineers who love bikes and wanted to build their own — and do it in the US. The AM1 is the result, and while it's a relatively conventional All-Mountain bike when it comes to its geometry and specs, there's a ton about it that stands out, from its machined construction to its suspension layout, and in a lot of the smaller details.So we sat down with Paladin co-founder and General Manager, Stefan Klein, to get the rundown on Paladin and the AM1, from the decision to found the company in the first place, to opting for machined construction, the challenges of founding a bike company in 2025, and a whole lot more.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideGet Our Free Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Introducing Stefan (1:49)Founding Paladin (4:18)Why machine a frame? (6:22)The AM1 & forgoing clamshell construction (9:25)Tradeoffs in manufacturing techniques (12:49)AM1 design details (22:11)Next steps & refinements (28:00)Flex testing (32:19)FEA vs. physical strength tests (33:57)Bringing the AM1 to market (34:40)Future plans & models (36:50)Entering the bike industry in 2025 (40:05)Standing out in the market without being too out there (42:08)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFPA standards can be lengthy and hard to follow; fortunately, we've got Jeff Stull here to break down what you need to know, particularly as it relates to the newest big development — the consolidation of key PPE and SCBA standards into NFPA 1850. Stull shares insights into the standards-development process and why it's always a “game of trade-offs” — gear that provides the best protection while still allowing you to get the job done. Check out these additional resources: The Standards Series Stull's FireRescue1 column: PPE update Webinar: Navigating the NFPA 1851 and 1852 merger into NFPA 1850 This episode of the Better Every Shift podcast is sponsored by MSA, the world's leading manufacturer of high quality, fire-rescue and safety solutions, protecting first responders around the world since 1914. For more information, visit MSAfire.com. Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. You can also follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. And email bettereveryshift@firerescue1.com to share your feedback.

In this episode of 'Loud and Clear,' host Francisco Cardenas discusses the complexities of programmatic marketing with Victoria Garcia Galarza, better known as VGG, from Causal. Together, they explore the importance of authentic brand voices, the perceptive capabilities of consumers, and the challenges of measuring business outcomes over media metrics. Victoria shares insights from her diverse cultural background and her journey in programmatic, from its early days to the current AI-driven landscape. They also discuss the role of AI in creative testing, the significance of transparency and trust with clients, and the evolving impact of retail media networks. The episode emphasizes continuous learning, adaptability, and prioritizing the consumer in digital marketing strategies.Guest: Victoria Garcia Galarza [VGG] Sales Director at CausalProducer:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Victor Cornejo Tell Me More StudiosHost: Francisco Cardenas Principal of Digital Strategy & Integration at LERMA/Music: Rolf Ruiz

It's been 90 days since Congress passed Trump's megabill slashing health care spending and reshaping the Medicaid program. States are already knee-deep in dealing with the fallout. Guests:Hemi Tewarson, Executive Director, National Academy for State Health PolicyLeslie Walker, Senior Producer, TradeoffsLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The IPO market may be slowing down, but the discipline of operating like a public company has never been more important. In this episode, CJ is joined by Chad Gold, CFO of FullStory and veteran operator with previous stints at G2, SalesLoft, and Rubicon, to discuss how capital markets and financing strategies are shifting in real time. Chad explains why more companies are staying private longer, how the rise of private credit is changing the CFO toolkit, and why building IPO-ready discipline matters even if you never go public. The conversation also dives into one of his specialties—pricing models and sales incentives—covering how seat-based, usage, and blended structures influence rep behavior, comp plans, and long-term revenue quality, as well as how the wrong incentives can quietly derail a business. Finally, Chad reflects on lessons from his early career at Home Depot and how fundamentals from retail operations still inform his instincts in SaaS today.—LINKS: Chad Gold on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadgold/Fullstory: https://www.fullstory.com/CJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222 Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.comRELATED EPISODES:G2 CFO Chad Gold on Building A Durable Career as a Venture Backed Exec:Big Systems Thinking for Building a Finance Org: Advice From a Zoom Hypergrowth Survivor:—TIMESTAMPS:(02:14) Sponsors – Mercury | RightRev | Tipalti(06:10) What's New at FullStory(09:22) Hypotheses, Data, and Unlocking Use Cases(10:13) Early CFO Career and the Evolution of Data(11:09) From Deterministic Models to Analytics-Driven Forecasting(12:17) Cohorts, Segmentation, and Revenue Quality(13:17) Why Companies Stay Private Longer(15:28) Sponsors – Aleph | Rillet | Fidelity P.S.(19:01) Capital Flows Into Hot Sectors Like AI and Cybersecurity(20:20) More Companies Going Private Than Public(21:41) Costs and Tradeoffs of Being Public(22:46) Secondary Markets and Access to Top Companies(24:14) Staying Private Longer and CFO Planning(25:29) Keeping the Org Exit-Ready(26:10) The Rise of Private Credit(27:37) Banks vs. Venture Debt After SVB(30:47) Pricing Models Across Chad's CFO Roles(35:47) How to Incentivize Sales Reps Across Pricing Models(43:26) Lessons From Home Depot + Lightning Round—SPONSORS:Mercury is business banking built for builders, giving founders and finance pros a financial stack that actually works together. From sending wires to tracking balances and approving payments, Mercury makes it simple to scale without friction. Join the 200,000+ entrepreneurs who trust Mercury and apply online in minutes at https://www.mercury.comRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit https://www.rightrev.com and schedule a demo.Tipalti automates the entire payables process—from onboarding suppliers to executing global payouts—helping finance teams save time, eliminate costly errors, and scale confidently across 200+ countries and 120 currencies. More than 5,000 businesses already trust Tipalti to manage payments with built-in security and tax compliance. Visit https://www.tipalti.com/runthenumbers to learn more.Aleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runRillet is the AI-native ERP modern finance teams are switching to because it's faster, simpler, and 100% built for how teams operate today. See how fast your team can move. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/metricsFidelity Private Shares is the all-in-one equity management platform that keeps your cap table clean, your data room organized, and your equity story clear—so you never risk losing a fundraising round over messy records. Schedule a demo at https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com and mention Mostly Metrics to get 20% off.#CFOInsights #SaaSFinance #CapitalMarkets #IPOReady #RevenueStrategy #GrowthStageCFO This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com

SummaryThis conversation explores the concepts of collaborative custody and community custody in the context of Bitcoin. The speakers discuss the unique characteristics of Bitcoin as a digital bearer asset, the importance of community in custody models, and the various trade-offs involved in different custody approaches. They emphasize the need for user-friendly solutions to onboard more people into the Bitcoin ecosystem while maintaining privacy and security.TakeawaysBitcoin is a unique digital bearer asset.Collaborative custody distributes responsibility among trusted guardians.Community custody allows for shared responsibility in asset management.Onboarding users to Bitcoin requires simplifying the process.Privacy is a key concern in custody models.Trade-offs exist between control and convenience in custody.The role of guardians is crucial in collaborative custody.Different custody models cater to various user needs.Bitcoin's programmability allows for diverse custody solutions.Understanding the risks of custody partners is essential.Chapters00:00 Exploring Custody Models00:27 Collaborative vs Community Custody00:35 Understanding Bitcoin as a Bearer Asset02:21 Defining Community Custody04:09 Trade-offs in Custody Models06:01 User Experience in Custody Arrangements08:10 Onboarding and Accessibility in Bitcoin Custody09:56 Privacy Considerations in Custody Models11:43 Community Custody Use Cases13:36 Challenges and Risks in Custody Models15:47 Future of Bitcoin Custody17:38 Tradeoffs and Wrap Up27:30 bp soundbite.mp4

Talk is cheap. Discover the 3-step process to align leadership values with actions. You can stick your values in a glossy brochure or an annual report…you can talk about them in your town hall meetings…you can make them part of the onboarding process… But your people don't care what you say your values are: they only care what you do when the chips are down.That's when the real test comes…because, make no mistake, your people are watching you. They see the difference between what you say and what you do, and any inconsistencies will reverberate through your culture.Quite often, though, this principle is not as straightforward as we're led to believe.There's a big difference between the values that you hold dear and use to guide your behaviour, and the values that you expect someone else to live by.You need to know that difference, and lead accordingly. ————————FREE QUIZ: I've developed a 3-question quiz that'll give you a free personalised podcast playlist tailored to where you are right now in your leadership career!Click here to take the 30-second quiz now to get your on-the-go playlist————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally.

Excerpts of a live conversation with two top health economists about how extra federal support has helped millions of Americans access health insurance, and what would happen if that aid went away.Guests:Katherine Baicker, Provost and Emmett Dedmon Distinguished Service Professor, University of ChicagoJonathan Gruber, Ford Professor of Economics, MIT Learn more on our website, and watch the full conversation on Penn LDI's YouTube page.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year, millions of people's medical care runs into the roadblock known as prior authorization, which requires an insurer to sign off before chemotherapy, surgery or countless other services can proceed. Who does this often onerous process help, who does it hurt and how could it work better for everyone?Guests:Tom Roberts, Oncologist, Mass General Cancer CenterAaron Schwartz, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and Department of Medicine, University of PennsylvaniaKathleen, CaregiverLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation we explore what it really takes to build the right support system at home: from the lens of Annabel and Dale (two moms who do it differently). One of us relies on nearby family (and paid help), the other on paid caregivers, and together we unpack the trade-offs of both. We talk about the hidden logistics of managing help, how to build trust with nannies and sitters, and the unspoken truths that surface—control, guilt, shame, even quiet resentment.This is an honest look at how family help can blur boundaries, how paid help can create structure and freedom, and how both require letting go of perfection and redefining what “help” means. Whether you're hiring, leaning on relatives, or mixing the two, this episode will leave you with practical takeaways and the reassurance that there's no one right way to feel supported.Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA communitySubscribe to our NewsletterProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Sowell wrote, "There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.” This perfectly describes why the Fed cut rates last week despite lamenting "somewhat elevated" inflation.  In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains the trade-offs facing the central bankers, why they made the decision they did, and how it will impact the gold and silver markets.  This week, Mike also shares some of the things he saw on his "field trip" to the Money Metals' offices and bullion depository last week.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs, BIGGGolf and Dehnert Media Group, Alex Yancher from Passport and Jim Mirochnik from HALOCK and Reasonable Risk.   Kris Dehnert is the guy who turned a baseball bat into a $52 million mug—literally. From Dugout Mugs to BIGG Golf and his consulting empire Dehnerg Media Group, Dehnert has built businesses that have been featured on Forbes, the Inc. 5000, and national TV, all while proving you don't need a fancy MBA to dominate eCommerce. Through his companies, Kris has become a leader in eCommerce, branding, and premium gifting, building brands that have become household names in both the baseball and golf worlds. Read more at: https://dugoutmugs.com/ and at: https://bigggolf.com/     Alex Yancher is the co-founder of Passport, a company helping DTC and marketplace brands scale globally. Passport simplifies international expansion, enabling ecommerce businesses to navigate cross-border shipping, local compliance, and tariff changes while maximizing growth and customer satisfaction. Read more at: https://passportglobal.com/     Jim Mirochnik is a cybersecurity innovator and leader who is redefining how organizations manage risk. He is a Senior Partner at HALOCK and the CEO of Reasonable Risk. He is an innovative business leader with over 25 years of technology and management consulting experience, having founded and partnered with multiple companies. He has architected large-scale technology programs exceeding $100 million in budget and is recognized as both a hands-on practitioner and proven business leader. Read more at: https://www.reasonablerisk.com/ and at: https://www.halock.com/     Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes. Chapters (00:00:00) - International Business: Ramping Up Your Business(00:00:29) - Passage to Profit(00:02:16) - What's The One Rookie Mistake You'd Make?(00:04:11) - What Was The Rookie Mistake You Made?(00:04:54) - Chris Denhart: Chasing the Happy, Not the Money(00:10:49) - Chris Denhart on What People Most Misunderstand About Him(00:11:55) - What Would You Tell Entrepreneurs to Start a Business in E-(00:14:25) - When Did You Know That Dugout Mugs Would Be a Success(00:17:20) - The Investment Value of Gold(00:18:21) - The Cruise Line Hotline(00:19:20) - Chris Dugout On The Sandlot Mugs(00:24:34) - Chris Denhart Discusses His Business(00:25:01) - How Companies Are Using AI in their Business(00:27:40) - Passport.com: How AI Is Affecting Our Business(00:31:19) - How Are You Using AI in Your Company?(00:37:55) - MedGuard Alert: CareWatch(00:40:34) - Pauline Newman's Fight to Stay on the Patent Court(00:42:33) - Meet Passport(00:49:21) - DHL: When Customers Start freaking out(00:51:36) - Exploring the White Label Network(00:53:33) - Risk and Reward in Your Business(00:56:57) - Jim Rachnick(00:58:54) - The Trade Offs of Cybersecurity and Efficiency(01:00:41) - Within Cybersecurity: Risk Management and Consistent Risk(01:01:46) - How to Secure Your Startup's Data(01:03:54) - How To Attract a Hacker?(01:06:41) - Road to Entrepreneurship(01:08:13) - Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:10:03) - What's Your Secret to a Happy Life?(01:11:37) - P2P: Passage to Profit

Today, Brad brings on University of Minnesota Extension colleague Jim Salfer to talk through the state of dairy automation. Robots are still going in across the Upper Midwest, but they're also coming out—and the “why” depends on farm goals, labor, barn design, and cash flow.HighlightsAdoption reality: Robots are spreading, yet many farms are re-evaluating fit. Large herds often lean toward automated rotaries (pre- and post-sprays) for sheer throughput; small to mid-size herds may benefit most from box robots—especially when barn flow and labor fit the model.Repair costs that pencil: Plan for $10–12k per robot per year once out of warranty, with $500–$1,000 annual increases as units age. Under warranty is lower; 24/7 equipment inevitably costs more to maintain.Troubleshooting visits: Dips from ~2.7–2.9 milkings/day to ~2.2–2.3 crush production and are hard to diagnose (cow behavior, nutrition, traffic, hardware hiccups).Feeding in robots: Trend has shifted from “all pellets through the robot” to less robot feed overall. Pellets remain reliable; meals can work but often require hardware tweaks (vibrators/lines) and some herds struggle with consistency. Multiple feeds can help target fresh cows but isn't mandatory.Used robots are viable: Dealer-refreshed, recent-model used units can be half (or less) the cost of new. Expect less warranty and potentially higher repairs, but they're a solid on-ramp for younger or capital-tight producers.Rotaries & partial automation: Pre/post sprayers are getting better and can deliver impressive efficiency. Full robotic attachment on rotaries remains complex due to eye-hand coordination challenges, but incremental automation keeps improving labor per hundred cows.Batch milking with box robots: A compelling middle path for pasture-based or capital-limited farms—bring cows up 2–3× daily, run them through multiple boxes, and send them back. You won't maximize 24/7 robot utilization, but you may optimize labor and cash while managing cows like a traditional system.Capital strategy matters: Highly automated, all-robot barns can tie up capital and slow growth; retrofitting modest parlors can free cash to grow cow numbers. Match the system to your growth goals.Crystal ball: Expect three lanes to coexist—(1) retrofit parallels, (2) large new rotaries (increasingly automated), and (3) robots for small/mid herds—plus combo herds (rotary + a robot barn for elite “robot cows”).Bottom line: There's no one “right” technology. Choose the milking system that fits your labor pool, barn flow, capital plan, and temperament for tech and troubleshooting—not what worked for your neighbor.Chapter markers00:00 – Cold open, guest intro & breed banter (Red Angus; black-and-white Holsteins)03:21 – Why talk robots now? Installs vs. removals and what that means04:56 – Large-herd calculus: automated rotaries vs. box robots06:22 – The visit-rate problem: when milkings/day drop and why it's tricky07:48 – Real repair numbers and how they climb after warranty09:38 – Feeding through the robot: pellets, meals, and what's working now12:47 – Should you buy used robots? Costs, warranties, dealer refreshes16:13 – Robotic rotaries, parlor automation, and what's practical today20:08 – Labor reality: making jobs people actually want to do21:33 – “All-automated” dairies, cash flow, and growth constraints23:55 – Jim's outlook: three lanes + hybrid herds26:00 – Batch milking with boxes: where it shines (esp. pasture herds)28:13 – Tradeoffs: robot idle time vs. labor/capital fit30:02 – The cost elephant: margins, risk, and decision discipline31:41 – Wrap and contact info Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire 1 person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world have the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Guest: Jake Tapper is an award-winning broadcaster and chief Washington correspondent, currently anchoring The Lead with Jake Tapper every day on CNN. He's also the #1 New York Times best-selling author of 7 books, including The Outpost (which was later made into a movie), Original Sin, and most recently Race Against Terror. Notes: Be So Good They Can't Ignore You. Jake: I'm in control of how hard I work. It is our responsibility to work so hard that we become the obvious choice for the job or the promotion. Be So Good They Can't Ignore You. "I had to be so good that even though maybe on a broadcasting level I wouldn't be the number one pick... they had to give it to me." The one leadership skill that is massively important to develop… Don't insulate yourself with “yes” people. You have to have truth tellers in your life. Who are your foxhole friends? Who are the people who are willing and able to tell you the truth? Who are the ones who love you and care about you enough to let you know when you've messed up? Those people are gold. We all need them. Rejection: Dr. Seuss was rejected by 47 publishers. Rejection is part of life. You have to stay in the game for a chance to win it. Keep going. And nobody will give you a job to be nice. What value do you bring to a company? How will you make your boss's life better? You get hired to solve a problem, not because someone wants to be nice. Pinned tweet since 2017 – "To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle." -- George Orwell. A reminder to see obvious truths being obscured by spin or wishful thinking. "You Can Always Tell Them No" - Ted Koppel's crucial advice to young Jake about maintaining journalistic integrity and not compromising values for opportunities. This became a career-defining principle that Jake still follows 20 years later. The Jar Jar Binks Theory of Leadership - Successful leaders often remove critics from their inner circle, creating dangerous echo chambers. "Great people often achieve as much as they can to the point that they are able to remove from their inner circle anyone who tells them they're being an asshole or making a wrong decision." Constructive vs. Destructive Criticism - Jake learned to distinguish between useful feedback and personal attacks: "Very few of my critics are people that I actually care what they think... folks who understand I'm just trying to be a good faith operative here." Curiosity as Career Driver - Deep curiosity drove Jake from reading microfiche about MASH as a kid to investigating complex stories as an adult: "I find something interesting and I wanna find out everything I can about it." Rejection as Constant Reality - Even at his career peak, Jake faces daily rejection: "I get rejected every day... it doesn't matter that I've had New York Times bestsellers before... it's part of life." Humility Enables Learning - Accepting expertise gaps allows growth: "Having the humility to accept that I am not an expert on any particular thing... I'm a journalist, which means I try to be an expert on whatever I'm covering at that moment." Leadership Lessons From Powerful People The Inner Circle Problem: Leaders systematically remove critics until surrounded only by yes-people, creating dangerous blind spots. Jake witnessed this pattern with Joe Biden (surrounded by aides and family who weren't honest about his declining acuity) and across industries. The Solution: Intentionally maintain truth-tellers in your inner circle who care about you personally but will challenge you professionally. Creating Truth-Telling Environments: Jake encourages healthy disagreement with executive producers, acknowledges power imbalances that make criticism harder for junior staff, and creates indirect channels for feedback ("some people on the staff think..."). The Criticism Paradox: Public leaders face constant harsh criticism, making them naturally defensive. Understanding this context helps leaders distinguish between constructive feedback that improves performance versus personal attacks that serve no purpose. Following Curiosity Despite Opposition Jake's major works were all advised against by professionals: The Outpost (no military expertise) The Atlantic story of freeing a wrongly imprisoned man Biden book (started the day after the election, despite uncertainty) Key Insight: "Every single one of them, people were telling me not to do it... It's been following my curiosities even when people told me I'm not interested in that." The Hard Work Advantage: Jake couldn't compete on appearance or natural broadcasting ability, so he outworked everyone: broke stories constantly, used blogs when he couldn't get on air, and made himself impossible to ignore through sheer output. Dealing with Rejection Expect constant rejection even at a career peak Don't take rejection personally unless there's constructive feedback Use rejection as data, not judgment of worth Keep creating regardless of immediate acceptance The Wave Metaphor: Like Tom Hanks in Cast Away, timing the waves - "every code can be cracked" if you persist and find the right timing. Key Elements for Writers: Strong structure: "Act one, chase your hero up a tree. Act two: throw rocks at your hero. Act three, get your hero out of the tree." Good editor who pushes back - be willing to "kill your darlings" Life Philosophy The Acceleration Mindset: At 56, Jake is speeding up output: "I don't know how much longer I have this window where people are paying attention... relevance is ephemeral... when it leaves, it looks fucking brutal." For Young People: "So much of life is rejection... You cannot stop it... don't take it personally." Focus on developing skills and delivering value: "Nobody will give you a job to be nice... They'll do it because you have something they want." Time Sacrifice Awareness: Success requires acknowledging costs: "What I cried about is the stuff I missed that I wasn't there for because I was chasing a story or on assignment." Time Stamps: 02:46 Jake's Dedication to Influential Figures 05:05 Hot Mic Moment in Alaska 06:59 Preparing for Big Interviews & When to Follow Up 09:01 Dealing with Criticism 12:07 The Story Behind Jake's Pinned Tweet 13:48 Race Against Terror: The New Book 18:29 Balancing Multiple Roles 20:47 Chasing Your Own Curiosity  23:58 Sacrifices for Career Success 29:00 The Importance of Humility in Leadership 31:08 Surrounding Yourself with Truth Tellers 34:18 Healthy Tension in Team Dynamics 37:15 Understanding the Pressure on Public Figures 40:09 Empathy in Leadership 45:17 Balancing Career and Family 49:00 Advice for Aspiring Journalists and Writers 52:01 The Reality of Rejection and Hard Work 57:26 The Importance of Structure and Editing in Writing 01:01:16 End of the Podcast Club

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Sarah Stillman explains why so many people with mental illness are starving to death in U.S. jails, who is profiting, and what can be done to prevent it.Guest:Sarah Stillman, Staff Writer, New Yorker; Founder, Yale Investigative Reporting LabLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans are scheduled to shrink next year. Many shoppers are expected to be priced out of the market, leaving those who stay with higher premiums. It's a dynamic that threatens to repeat, leaving markets with fewer and more expensive options as insurers exit, too. How did we get here?Guest(s):Jonathan Kolstad, professor, Haas School of Business, University of California, BerkeleyNance L. Schick, employment attorney, founder of Third Ear Conflict ResolutionLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During this episode, Santosh is joined by supply chain expert and Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Yossi Sheffi. Santosh and Yossi discuss the evolving landscape of global supply chains amid trade wars, policy uncertainty, and rapid technological change. Key topics include the challenges of unpredictability for supply chain leaders, the importance of resilience as a hedge against uncertainty, and the growing influence of AI and digital transformation on the workforce. Yossi also addresses the limitations of current sustainability efforts, advocating for nuclear power as a scalable solution, and emphasizes the need for cultural and policy shifts to ensure long-term resilience. Listeners will gain practical insights on navigating volatility, fostering adaptability, and preparing for the future of supply chains.Highlights from their conversation include:Yossi's Journey into Supply Chain (1:15)Trade Wars and Tariff Unpredictability (2:39)The Real Problem: Uncertainty and Volatility (3:31)Managing Supply Chains Amid Uncertainty (6:13)Retail Margins and Political Implications (8:08)Resilience as a Hedge, Not a Bet (9:50)Resilience vs. Insurance (11:31)Global Examples of Resilient Cultures (13:55)Trade-Offs in Reshoring and Environmental Policy (16:17)Sustainability: Real Impact vs. Virtue Signaling (20:14)Nuclear Power as a Solution (21:47)Global Energy Demand and Equity (23:51)AI and the Future of Work (25:10)Job Market Evolution and Adaptation (26:19)Education and Skills for the Future (29:49)Limits of AI and Robotics (30:39)Rapid Fire Segment to Close (32:26)Final Thoughts and Takeaways Conclusion and Farewell (34:03)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/.

As states struggle to meet the needs of people with serious mental illness, some are signing on to a federal pilot project that's funneling new funding into institutional care.Guests:Alex Barnard, Assistant Professor of Sociology, New York UniversityDanny Pasquini, patientTeresa Pasquini, AdvocateTyler Sadwith, Medicaid Director, California Department of Health Care ServicesMorgan Shields, Assistant Professor, Washington University in St. LouisRuth Shim, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, UC DavisLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As enterprises scale their AI initiatives, leaders face mounting challenges in balancing compute demands, sustainability goals, and hybrid cloud strategies. Many organizations rush to secure GPUs and cloud resources without accounting for hidden costs, data bottlenecks, and sustainability trade-offs. In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer of AI at Hitachi Vantara, about the realities of scaling AI infrastructure at the enterprise level. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Hitachi Vantara is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. that provides data infrastructure foundations that help leading innovators manage and leverage their data at scale. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com. Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the ‘AI in Business' podcast! If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show! This episode is sponsored by Hitachi Vantara. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

Adam Wowak is a Professor of Management & Organization in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame where he teaches strategic management to MBA and Ph.D. students. Adam's research focuses on strategic leadership and corporate governance. His work has appeared in top-tier academic journals, including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, and Organization Science. His research has also been profiled in media outlets such as The Atlantic, Financial Times, Forbes, NBC News, New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. Adam received both his bachelor's degree and Ph.D. from Penn State University. In this episode we discuss the following: When Adam graduated college, he had a prestigious job as an investment banker. It paid well. It was intellectually challenging. He liked the people he was working with. But he wasn't excited to work every day. He didn't have autonomy. And he didn't have creative outlets. So he thought about the tradeoffs he was making by staying. He then considered the  tradeoffs he would make by leaving. By thinking about tradeoffs, Adam gained clarity on what mattered most to him. He ultimately chose to leave banking and found his way to academia, which has its own set of tradeoffs, but ones that Adam is happier with. As Adam tells his students, there are three types of careers people can have. One they love. One they hate. And one they're okay with, in the murky middle. And it's this third kind of career that people need to watch out for so that they don't drift, and wake up 20 years later realizing they should have thought more carefully about the tradeoffs they were making. Remember to think about the tradeoffs we're making, both when we stick with the status quo and when we decide to change.    Connect on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nate.meikle

Worrying about deportation can literally make people sick. Health care providers are scrambling to cut through their undocumented patients' panic about President Trump's new immigration policies.Guests:MariaSteph Willding, CEO, CommunityHealthEmily Hendel, Director of Clinical Services, CommunityHealthSamantha Artiga, Vice President and Director for Racial Equity Health Policy Program, KFFLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Rich Girl Roundup, we're discussing a wide range of alternately nerdy and controversial (sometimes both) topics:

### About the episode:Join Nataraj as he interviews Matt DeBergalis, CEO of Apollo GraphQL, about the evolution of GraphQL from an open-source project to a product company. Matt shares insights on building and scaling APIs, the challenges of transitioning open-source tech into a viable business, and how AI is reshaping API development. Discover how Apollo is helping companies of all sizes leverage GraphQL to build agentic experiences and modernize their API strategies.### What you'll learn- Understand the journey of GraphQL from open source to a product-driven company.- Explore the challenges of adopting and scaling GraphQL in enterprise environments.- Discover how GraphQL simplifies complex data combinations with its declarative language.- Learn how Apollo GraphQL helps companies accelerate the development of robust APIs.- Examine the role of GraphQL in building modern agentic experiences powered by AI.- Understand how to balance short-term shipping pressures with long-term architectural considerations.- Identify when GraphQL makes sense for a company based on its API size and consumption needs.- Discover how AI is driving increased API consumption and transforming user interfaces.### About the Guest and Host:Guest Name: Matt DeBergalis is the Co-founder and CEO of Apollo GraphQL, previously CTO and Co-founder at Meteor Development Group.Connect with Guest:→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debergalis/→ Website: https://www.apollographql.com/Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor.→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/→ Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam→ Substack: ⁠https://startupproject.substack.com/⁠→ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://thestartupproject.io⁠⁠⁠### In this episode, we cover(00:01) Introduction to Matt DeBergalis and Apollo GraphQL(00:37) Matt's journey and the origins of Apollo GraphQL(03:24) The transition from open source to a company(05:02) GraphQL as a client-focused API technology(07:22) Meta's approach to open source technologies(10:11) Challenges of converting open source to a business(13:11) Balancing shipping speed with architectural considerations(15:52) The risk of adopting the wrong technology(19:13) The evolution of full-stack development(23:57) When does adopting GraphQL make sense?(26:45) Apollo's customer scale and focus(31:48) Acquiring customers and marketing to developers(33:52) Matt's transition from CTO to CEO(37:02) Apollo's sales motion and target audience(40:24) Matt's thoughts on AI and its impact(47:12) How AI is changing business metricsDon't forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube Apple Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.#GraphQL #ApolloGraphQL #API #OpenSource #Enterprise #AI #AgenticAI #APIDevelopment #Startup #Technology #SoftwareDevelopment #GraphQLAdoption #Kubernetes #React #FullStack #DataAnalytics #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #TechStrategy #Podcast

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter explains how to evaluate sugar and its substitutes in the context of health. Peter explores the role of sweeteners in three common use-cases – beverages, protein supplements, and sweet treats – and breaks down how our evolutionary craving for sweetness now clashes with today's food environment. He examines whether sugar is uniquely fattening, the hormonal effects of sugar consumption, and the significance of timing in sugar intake. The episode compares natural versus refined sugars, sugar in beverages versus in solid foods, and the pros and cons of popular sweeteners including saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, allulose, and sugar alcohols like erythritol and xylitol. With a focus on weight management, glycemic impact, gut health, and long-term safety, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the sweetener landscape with clarity and nuance. If you're not a subscriber and are listening on a podcast player, you'll only be able to hear a preview of the AMA. If you're a subscriber, you can now listen to this full episode on your private RSS feed or our website at the AMA #74 show notes page. If you are not a subscriber, you can learn more about the subscriber benefits here. We discuss: A quick tangent on chess and parenting [2:30]; Overview of key scenarios for evaluating sugar and sweeteners [6:15]; Why humans are hardwired to crave sweetness [13:30]; Evaluating whether sugar is uniquely fattening or more harmful than other macronutrients under isocaloric conditions [15:15]; Why sugar drives appetite: low satiety, insulin response, and reward system activation [18:45]; How sugar type, liquid vs. solid form, and processing level influence appetite and metabolic impact [20:15]; Addressing the common belief that natural sugars are healthier than refined sugars [26:00]; How the timing of sugar consumption alters the body's metabolic response [29:15]; How Peter advises patients on sugar intake, factoring in metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, and activity level [34:45]; The most common sugar substitutes, their sweetness relative to sugar, and their caloric content [36:30]; Evaluating the role of sugar substitutes in weight control: efficacy vs. effectiveness and limitations in study design [40:15]; Assessing the real-world impact of sugar substitutes on weight, and the role of sweetness without calories [44:00]; The impact of sugar substitutes on glycemic control [47:30]; Are microbiome changes from artificial sweeteners substantial enough to cause obesity and diabetes? [50:30]; How Peter advises patients on the use of sugar substitutes across different contexts [52:30]; Allulose—a sweetener with unique satiety and glycemic benefits and potential for weight control [57:15]; Emerging evidence that stevia, monk fruit, and sugar alcohols may provide modest metabolic benefits compared to sugar [1:03:00]; Sugar alcohols explained [1:04:15]; Sugar alcohols and GI issues [1:05:00]; Xylitol's dental health benefits and considerations for use [1:06:30]; Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: evaluating evidence, the aspartame controversy, and the role of dose in toxicology [1:07:15]; Sugar substitutes and cardiovascular disease: assessing flawed studies and the absence of direct risk evidence [1:11:00]; Why artificial sweeteners seem to attract so many negative headlines [1:12:45]; Balancing benefits and risks of sugar substitutes: guidance for desserts, beverages, and protein products [1:14:15]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Robert E. Siegel, Stanford Graduate School of Business professor, venture capitalist, and former executive, shares the leadership lessons he learned working with Intel's legendary CEO, Andy Grove, and other amazing leaders, and how to thrive in today's era of conflicting pressures.   In this in-depth conversation, we explore the concept of the systems leader, someone who can innovate while delivering results, balance global and local priorities, and combine decisiveness with humility. Drawing from his work with leading CEOs, his investing career, and his experiences in fast-moving industries, Robert explains how leaders can adapt and stay relevant, even as AI, economic shifts, and political uncertainty reshape the business world.   What you'll learn in this episode: How Andy Grove influenced Robert's approach to leadership and decision-making Why the most effective leaders thrive in environments of “cross-pressures” Practical steps for staying relevant as technology and AI transform industries The importance of balancing execution with long-term vision Stories from Robert's career as an operator, investor, and Stanford professor   About Robert Siegel: Robert is a Lecturer in Management at Stanford GSB, a venture capitalist, and a board member for multiple technology companies. His work blends academic research with real-world experience, guiding executives at the highest level.   Get Robert's new book here: https://shorturl.at/Zhv9N The Systems Leader: Mastering the Cross-Pressures That Make or Break Today's Companies   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

One organization turns to a game to get employees to debate and decide together what health care they most value. Guests:Paul Fronstin, Ph.D., Director, Health Benefits Research, Employee Benefits Research Institute Jeanette Janota, Senior Research Associate, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationTavril Saint Jean, Senior Research Associate, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationJanet McNichol, Chief Human Resources Officer, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationEvan Reid, Senior Director of Analytics, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationJulia Reilly-Edwards, Data Scientist, American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've been chasing work-life balance and feeling like you're failing, you're not alone. Here's the truth: balance is a myth. And the more you chase it, the more stressed and guilty you'll feel.In this episode of Work it, Live it, Own it!, SaCola Lehr is breaking down why balance doesn't work—and what you should focus on instead: harmony.What you'll learn: ✔ Why balance sets you up for burnout ✔ The difference between balance and harmony (and why it matters) ✔ 3 ways to build harmony in your life right now ✔ A simple exercise to identify your Harmony Anchors—your non-negotiables for peace and joyStop trying to keep everything perfectly even and start building a life that bends without breaking you.Ready to join the WLO community to receive exclusive updates? Click the link: https://workitliveitownit.com/Follow SaCola on Instagram: https://instagram.com/workitliveitownit Subscribe to Work it, Live it, Own it! On YouTube: https://bit.ly/2lxB1TSEmail for business inquiries: info@workitliveitownit.com

Preview: Peace. Colleague Judy Dempsey of Carnegie comments on the costs of peace and the trade offs ahead for the EU. More later. 1936

Craig Walker is the founder and CEO of Dialpad, a business communications platform powered by AI. A former M&A lawyer turned serial entrepreneur, Craig previously co-founded GrandCentral (acquired by Google and relaunched as Google Voice) and sold his prior company to Yahoo. In this episode, Craig shares how his career unfolded from door-to-door dictation sales to running a 1,500-person company, and how AI became central to Dialpad's strategy long before the hype cycle.Craig opens up about the loneliness of leadership, his bet-the-company acquisition of TalkIQ, and the hardest day of his career when four high-stakes deals all hinged on one phone call. He also explains why he still avoids hiring a COO, how he evaluates executive talent, and why long-term trust is his leadership superpower.Whether you're building in AI, navigating founder-operator transitions, or learning to scale without burning out, Craig's story is packed with hard-earned lessons and honest insights.Where to find Craig:DialpadLinkedInTimestamps:(00:00) Starting in door-to-door sales (02:54) What Craig learned about grit from early sales jobs (04:42) From Apple to law school to M&A at Wilson Sonsini (07:22) How Cisco influenced his approach to acquisitions (08:32) The founding of GrandCentral and acquisition by Google (09:12) Leaving Google to build again (13:22) Why Craig couldn't stay a middle manager (14:53) What Dialpad is and how it started (17:36) Google Ventures' support and early Dialpad funding (21:03) What startup life looked like in the pool house (24:17) Family trade-offs and how Craig stayed connected (28:23) Acquiring TalkIQ and the AI unlock (33:37) Why Dialpad was years ahead in AI (35:09) Lessons from integrating an early-stage acquisition (37:43) What tech reveals about culture (39:39) How Craig grew from scrappy founder to CEO (42:20) Delegating to operators while staying strategic (43:30) Why hiring executives is so hard (47:23) How he evaluates cultural fit and long-term potential (49:26) Loyalty, longevity, and building a trusted leadership team (50:57) Craig's moment of truth and the most stressful day of his career (55:48) What he wishes he knew earlier (57:46) His advice for founders in the AI eraIn this episode, you'll learn:How to evaluate and integrate an early-stage acquisitionWhy trust and long-term relationships build company resilienceWhat most founders get wrong about hiring senior executivesWhy naivete is an advantage in fast-changing marketsHow to stay optimistic in the face of startup volatilityWhy Craig empowers teams with autonomy, not layersHow a founder mindset helps navigate economic shocksWhat it takes to lead through multiple tech transitionsHow to pick colleagues  and partners you can grow with for decadesConnect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon

It started with a 90-day challenge: make a GenAI-powered video promoting the 2025 CMO Super Huddle using only off-the-shelf tools. What followed was equal parts ambition, frustration, learning, and editing. Along the way, Drew got a crash course in prompt writing, script timing, voice cloning, and the realities of working inside tools that promise automation but still require a certain level of finesse.   With GenAI coach Samantha Stark of Phyusion guiding the early stages and Steve Mudd of Talentless AI stepping in for post, the project quickly became a real test of creative endurance. Each step surfaced a new set of tradeoffs. The tools were powerful, but stitching them together was anything but seamless. What came out the other side is something Drew's proud to share, along with lessons from two expert AI collaborators and a few fun reveals they brought to the table that show just how weird, clever, and unexpected GenAI production can get.  In this episode:  Samantha shares how GenAI tools spark ideas but still need human direction to shape tone and story  Steve explains how editing brings structure and emotion to GenAI content for a more watchable result  Both guests highlight the importance of adding context to make GenAI output resonate with viewers Plus:  What GenAI tools need from you upfront to deliver useful output  How multi-tool workflows impact timing, syncing, and storytelling  Where to focus your time during GenAI production for the biggest payoff  When expert editors can step in to shape flow, tone, and polish  Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at GenAI video and audio creation, guided by the experts who know how to make it all come together.  For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegademarketing.com/podcasts/ To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/

A leading addiction expert explains how he's driven by the memory of a friend who died, and why he believes giving data on the drug supply to people on the street is more important than using it to inform national drug policy.Guest:Nabarun Dasgupta, Epidemiologist, University of North Carolina Street Drug Analysis Lab and Opioid Data LabLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whew! This episode of The Patrick Madrid Show is thought-provoking, a little scary, and very relevant for every Catholic parent, teacher, and really anyone who knows a teenager. Patrick and Producer Cyrus tackle a recent report showing that a third (yes, 1 in 3!) of American teens aged 13–17 say they prefer chatting with AI bots over actual humans. “AI is just a tool” – Patrick’s Perspective Patrick makes it clear that he's not afraid of AI, just like he’s not afraid of a knife or the internet. Tools can be dangerous or useful; it depends on how you use them. While he’s not panicking, he is sounding a big ol’ warning bell for parents. He compares AI today to the early days of the internet in the ‘90s — when no one really understood what it was going to become. (Anyone else remember dial-up modems?) He believes AI may be even bigger in terms of its impact on society. The Report That Got Everyone Talking The big story they discussed came from a study called “Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs”. It reveals that: -A full third of teens say they’d rather talk to AI than to friends or family -Many use AI for emotional support, friendship, and even immoral content -Teens are sharing personal details with these bots -Many of them think the bots are better listeners than their actual human companions Let that sink in: teens are calling these things “companions” — human-sounding language for a non-human tool. Parents, This Is Your Cue! Patrick and Cyrus both open up about their own experiences as dads. Cyrus mentioned how his 18-year-old son spent most of his social time during high school in the gaming world, chatting online with friends instead of hanging out in person. They reminisce about the days when “socializing” meant actually being in the same room. Remember those? Board games, backyard baseball, pizza parties. Good times. Patrick’s challenge to parents is to step up, be aware, and be involved. Parents, here’s what Patrick recommends you should do: -Start the conversation. Ask your kids if they’re using AI and how. -Teach them discernment. They need to know that not everything AI says is true or safe. -Remind them of real connection. Face-to-face friendship > artificial conversations -Watch the privacy risks. Nothing shared with AI is truly private. Those convos can be hacked, stored, and sold. The Bottom Line AI is becoming a counterfeit friend for kids who are struggling with loneliness, anxiety, and identity. But the Church — and real, healthy human relationships — are where true healing and connection happen.... not in a chatbot pretending to care. Question for YOU:Have you noticed teens in your life relying more on tech than actual friendships? What are you doing to keep real connection alive?

WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CE7T6FtXTEY - Before you teach “whoa,” make sure your bird dog understands this. In Part 1 of the Iron Oak Steadiness Series, we break down the foundation every pointing dog needs before formal steadiness training begins. From sight-based drills and scent cone setup to using remote bird launchers the right way, this episode walks you through the most overlooked step in teaching dogs how to reliably hold point—without losing drive or confidence. -

Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, Kentucky is already taking a hard look at its budget in light of Republican cuts to Medicaid. Here's what that looks like.Guest:David Asher, Chief Strategy Officer at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, KYLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump announced a trade deal with Japan that will impose 15% tariffs on imports. Wall Street is happy, but it could put the United States in an awkward position as the Trump administration continues to seek other deals. Sabri Ben-Achour explains. Also, the federal government is leading a major deregulatory crusade. And they want your input. Plus, quilts and blooming plants make us smile.Here's everything we talked about today:"Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces" from AP News"Trump Strikes Deal With Ally Japan Setting Tariff Rate at 15%" from BloombergListener Jen's quilting Instagram We love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

President Trump announced a trade deal with Japan that will impose 15% tariffs on imports. Wall Street is happy, but it could put the United States in an awkward position as the Trump administration continues to seek other deals. Sabri Ben-Achour explains. Also, the federal government is leading a major deregulatory crusade. And they want your input. Plus, quilts and blooming plants make us smile.Here's everything we talked about today:"Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces" from AP News"Trump Strikes Deal With Ally Japan Setting Tariff Rate at 15%" from BloombergListener Jen's quilting Instagram We love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Episode 599: 3 Big Early Retirement Mistakes We Made (So You Don't Have To)Everyone makes early retirement look like beaches and banana hammocks—especially the gays. But behind the glam is the grit.In this week's episode, we're getting brutally honest about the three biggest mistakes we made on our path to early retirement. From missing Roth conversions to underfunding HSAs and after-tax accounts, we're sharing what we wish we had done differently—so you don't make the same missteps.We also open up about the hard truths: losing 70–80% of our income, getting ghosted by potential employers, and why we're being pushed into early retirement (spoiler: America kind of gave up on us first).If you're thinking about retiring early—whether by choice or circumstance—this is your roadmap to avoid regret and build a fabulous future on your own terms.

How the federal government has restricted health care access for transgender Americans, and how those shifts in policy and rhetoric are changing life for one Alabama family.Guests:Orion Rummler, LGBTQ+ Reporter, The 19thHarleigh WalkerJeff WalkerLearn more and read a full transcript on our website and see highlights from our conversation with Harleigh and Jeff Walker here.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North Carolina's former health secretary explains the heavy lift and hard choices ahead of states as they rush to put Republicans' new health reforms in place.Guest:Kody Kinsley, Senior Policy Advisor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing; former North Carolina secretary of health and human servicesLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.