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Are your meetings indistinguishable from 1940s wartime sabotage tactics? You're not alone. In this episode, Rebecca Hinds, author of Your Best Meeting Ever: Seven Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done, reveals why corporate meetings have become the single most dysfunctional practice in modern organizations—and how to fix them. Brandon and Rebecca explore a radical idea: what if we treated meetings like products, applying the same design principles that make great products great? From "meeting doomsday" (a complete calendar reset) to Amazon's study hall approach, Rebecca shares actionable strategies that organizations like Slack, Dropbox, and Shopify have used to declare war on meeting bloat. You'll discover why double-booking has become a toxic badge of honor, how the visibility bias makes us associate presence with productivity, and why crowdsourcing your agenda using the "Dory method" can transform boring monologues into engaging collaboration. Rebecca also tackles the AI paradox—why more meeting bots might be making your meetings worse, not better—and shares the "iron rule" that every leader needs to embrace. If you've ever walked out of a meeting wondering what you just accomplished (or why you were even there), this episode is your blueprint for change. Don't miss Rebecca's insights on why meetings are the most important—and least optimized—product in your organization. KEY TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Introduction and welcome to Rebecca Hinds 00:08 - Brandon introduces Rebecca's book Your Best Meeting Ever: Seven Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done 00:24 - Rebecca explains why meetings are the most important yet least optimized product in organizations 00:58 - The fascinating 1943 OSS sabotage manual story: how wartime meeting sabotage tactics mirror modern corporate meetings 01:33 - Why we use meetings as a "lazy substitute for smart thinking and real work" 03:24 - The toxic "badge of honor" culture: why busyness in meetings signals importance but kills productivity 04:08 - What does it mean to treat meetings like a product? Introduction to the seven product design principles 04:18 - Meeting debt explained: How meetings accumulate technical debt just like software products 05:57 - Meeting Doomsday: The 48-hour calendar cleanse and complete reset strategy 06:13 - Case studies: How Slack, Dropbox, and Shopify implemented organization-wide calendar purges 08:05 - The IKEA effect: Why employee involvement in rebuilding calendars creates lasting change 26:15 - Amazon's study hall approach: How six-page memos and silent reading time revolutionize high-stakes meetings 27:19 - Fighting boring meetings: The Dory method for crowdsourcing agendas 27:37 - User-centric meeting design: Why the organizer and biggest talker are the most satisfied (and why that's a problem) 29:28 - The automation paradox: Why AI and meeting bots might be making bad meetings worse 29:57 - Calm technology: The right way to integrate AI into meetings without letting bots outnumber humans 32:12 - The iron rule of meetings: Treating attendees' time as more valuable than your own 33:39 - Where to find Rebecca's book and connect with her work 34:09 - Closing and final thoughts A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders." About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Discover how Xenium can transform your workplace: Learn more Connect with Brandon Laws: LinkedIn | Instagram | About Connect with Xenium HR: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Hans Bjordahl, co-founder and CEO of Culture Foundry, to talk about digital transformation, experience-driven design, and what it really takes to build technology that serves people and organizations effectively. Hans shares his background in building and leading digital teams, how Culture Foundry approaches complex modernization projects, and why culture, process, and people matter just as much as technology.  He explains how many digital transformation efforts fail not because of bad tools, but because of misalignment between strategy, execution, and organizational culture. The conversation explores user-centered design, modern content platforms, government and enterprise digital work, and what leaders should prioritize when modernizing legacy systems.  Hans also discusses leadership, scaling teams, and how to create digital products that are both functional and human-centered . This episode is especially valuable for founders, operators, and leaders navigating digital transformation in complex or regulated environments. Topics Discussed • Hans's background and path to founding Culture Foundry • What digital transformation really means in practice • Why culture and alignment matter in technology projects  • User-centered and experience-driven design • Modernizing legacy platforms and systems • Common mistakes organizations make during digital transformation • Balancing strategy, design, and engineering • Leadership lessons from scaling digital teams • Building technology that actually gets adopted • Long-term thinking in enterprise and government tech Connect with Hans Bjordahl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansbjordahl/ Connect with Culture Foundry Website: https://www.culturefoundry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturefoundry/  Connect with Jason Cavness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncavness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejasoncavnessexperience/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncavness Podcast: https://www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com  

Can social media companies be held legally responsible for the harms caused by their users? Richard Epstein examines the surge of lawsuits targeting social media platforms, particularly claims tied to speech, adolescent harm, and platform design. Epstein explains why traditional tort law places responsibility on the individual wrongdoer rather than intermediaries, how Section 230 is meant to shield platforms from derivative liability, and why efforts to carve out “bad faith” or promotion-based exceptions risk collapsing those protections altogether. He also explores the high costs and perverse incentives of jury-driven liability, the limits of causation in complex social harms, and a deeper concern often overlooked: government pressure on platforms that threatens free speech more than platform misconduct itself.

In this episode, we're joined by Liubomyr Pivtorak, Chief Product Officer at Hily, one of the world's fastest-growing dating apps with over 40 million users worldwide.Liubomyr has spent the last 10 years in B2C mobile, including 8 years in the hyper-competitive dating industry, leading products that scaled to 10M+ and 30M+ users globally.He'll take us behind the scenes of how Hily grew in a red ocean market, competing against giants like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble — by running 100+ in-app experiments every quarter and obsessing over data, user behavior, and retention.You will discover:✅ The experiment-driven framework that powers Hily's growth (100+ experiments every quarter)✅ How to grow in a red ocean market like dating apps✅ What actually worked vs what failed — real growth experiment stories✅ The data-driven mindset behind scaling from millions to tens of millions of users✅ How to compete with giants like Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder using smarter experimentsLearn More:Try Hily → https://hily.com Connect with Liubomyr → https://www.linkedin.com/in/liubomyrp/You can also watch this video here: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/live/rUiISNtS3ssGet training, coaching, and community: https://appmasters.com/academy/*********************************************SPONSORSGot tons of freemium users who won't upgrade? Encore turns free users into paying customers and reduces churn by adding smart, curated affiliate offers at key user moments. Everyone wins with Encore.Learn more at https://encorekit.com/*********************************************Still designing, resizing, and uploading screenshots manually? AppScreens lets you pick from hundreds of high-converting templates, generate for every device size and language in minutes, and upload automatically to directly to App Store Connect and Google Play Console. Trusted by more than 100K developers and ASO experts worldwide.Try it free: https://appscreens.com/?via=am*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

William Gordon works for the Te Papaioea, Aotearoa New Zealand government as IT Ops Lead.Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Links:https://about.me/donkeyhttps://mastodon.nz/@donkeyChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:00:45: Support the Podcast00:00:59: William Gordon00:02:53: Government Computers00:04:17: Enterprise Apps00:04:59: User errors?00:06:37: OS Updates00:08:40: Your role of the iPad at work?00:13:46: Music Recording00:15:21: Creator Studio00:21:03: Note Taking00:21:43: Devonthink To Go 400:34:06: Concepts00:35:56: GoodNotes00:38:27: Photography00:40:33: Darkroom00:42:26: Freeform00:43:02: Servers00:46:19: Media00:53:21: Social Media00:55:45: M4 iPad Pro00:58:46: Anything else?01:04:40: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with the new chief administrative officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) about his role and his first big challenge, overseeing a legislatively mandated study and pilot of a road user charge (RUC) program.Paul McDonald joined the department in November, coming from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). He talks about his perceptions of transportation coming into the department, and what his new portfolio includes.This week, he chaired the first meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee, made up of people both inside and outside government who will offer expertise as the process moves forward.

"Forget the noise, go back to the basics." Connect With Our SponsorsGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - https://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary In this episode of Hey Docs, Jill sits down with Karthik Moorthi, the co-founder of BerryStudio, who shares his fascinating journey from a tech-savvy upbringing in the Bay Area to establishing a successful business in the orthodontic industry. Karthik recounts his early experiences in India, where he launched an e-commerce platform for wedding invitations, and how his path eventually led him to dentistry through his wife, Nora. The conversation delves into the inception of Berry Studio, which aims to streamline the patient intake process in orthodontics using innovative technology, including AI-driven solutions for insurance verification and patient engagement. Karthik discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in healthcare, particularly in navigating compliance with regulations like HIPAA. The episode also explores the evolving landscape of how AI and digital platforms are reshaping the way patients find and engage with orthodontic practices. Karthik shares valuable insights on marketing strategies for orthodontists, including the significance of user-generated content and the need to adapt to changing patient behaviors in a digital-first world. Connect With Our Guest BerryStudio - https://berrystudio.ai/ Takeaways Karthik's journey reflects the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship.Berry Studio aims to revolutionize patient intake and insurance verification with AI.AI can enhance patient experiences but must comply with healthcare regulations.The importance of understanding HIPAA and data privacy in using AI tools.Patient education is crucial for successful consultations in orthodontics.The future of patient interactions may shift towards AI-driven platforms.Marketing strategies must adapt to the rise of AI in consumer behavior.Cloud stacking can enhance online visibility for orthodontic practices.User-generated content is vital for building trust in the digital age.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Karthik and BerrtyStudio04:48 The Birth of BerryStudio12:56 Challenges and Innovations in AI for Orthodontics13:56 HIPAA Compliance and AI in Healthcare21:48 Personal Anecdotes and Cautionary Tales25:05 The Role of AI in Orthodontics26:50 Amazon's AI Search Revolution30:15 Strategies for Leveraging AI in Orthodontics36:17 OrthoStudio: Enhancing Patient Intake42:50 Contact Info and Final ThoughtsEpisode Credits:  Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

In this episode, the discussion revolves around Breez's innovative SDK and its nodeless implementation, which simplifies the integration of Bitcoin and Lightning into applications. The guests share their experiences from the ‘Time to Build' challenge, highlighting the ease of use and the potential for new applications in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Brianna discusses her social events platform, Evento, and how it leverages the Breez SDK to facilitate peer-to-peer value exchange. Aljaz shares insights on developing a BTC Pay plugin that enhances payment processing without the need for a full Lightning node. The conversation also touches on user experience design, the role of vibe coding in development, and the growing excitement around Bitcoin and Layer 2 solutions.Takeaways:

Using AI to Go From User Insight to Better Backlogs - Mike CohnAI is rapidly changing how product teams work—but the biggest opportunity isn't replacing product thinking. It's reducing the friction between understanding users and turning those insights into high-quality backlog items.To make the ideas concrete, I use a consistent example throughout: a team building software for valet-attended parking garages, initially selling to independent operations like boutique hotels. Each step builds on the previous one, showing how AI outputs can feed naturally into your existing agile practices.With a straightforward prompt, AI can help you build a detailed persona—including hopes, concerns, emotional triggers, and decision criteria. In my example, the persona that emerged was a garage owner/operator with high staff turnover, contract-renewal anxiety, and a strong desire for predictable labor costs. Several of these insights are things I might have missed or deprioritized on my own.Understanding a persona's aspirations—not just their functional needs—turns out to be especially valuable. Once a persona exists, you can ask AI to role-play that person and let you interview them. This is not a replacement for real user interviews, but it's a great way to explore assumptions, test questions, and uncover gaps in your thinking.AI is also excellent at preparing interview guides for real users who match a persona. With the right prompt, it can generate a structured guide that covers: Opening context (confidentiality, purpose, time commitment)Current workflows and pain pointsDesired future state and success criteriaConstraints (including regulatory or operational)Thoughtful wrap-up questionsLooking at the results, I was struck by how much better prepared I could have been for many interviews over the years if I'd had this kind of support. Once you're ready to move into backlog work, AI can help generate user stories and job stories that follow well-established agile guidance.By being explicit in the prompt—format, INVEST criteria, and output rules—you can get clean, ready-to-use stories that are easy to import into a backlog tool. AI can also correctly choose between user stories and job stories depending on whether the situation or the role is more important.In the valet parking example, this resulted in stories about vehicle handoff tracking, damage-claim protection, wait-time monitoring, staff accountability, and remote visibility into operations. I prefer to add acceptance criteria as a separate step, and AI handles this easily. You can ask for: A simple bullet list (great for user reviews), orGherkin (given-when-then) format for more formal specificationYou can even convert between formats later. Either way, this step quickly raises clarity and testability. AI isn't just for generating content—it's also useful for critique.With a structured prompt, AI can evaluate user and job stories against the INVEST criteria, identify only what's missing, explain why, and suggest a focused improvement. This works whether the stories were written by AI or by you.Over time, you can even build a library of good and bad examples to further improve the quality of feedback you get. AI won't replace talking to users, making judgment calls, or exercising product sense. What it can do is help teams move faster from vague ideas to concrete artifacts, surface blind spots, and raise the baseline quality of their work—especially when time or experience is limited.Used well, AI becomes a tireless collaborator: one that remembers persona details, never gets impatient with rewrites, and can move effortlessly from big-picture thinking to precise backlog items.The key mindset shift is this: don't ask whether AI can replace parts of product discovery or backlog refinement. Ask how it can help you arrive better prepared for the conversations that still matter most.

Heather cuts through hype and fear to explain how GLP-1 medications work, what starting the drugs feel like, how to eat well with less appetite, and why strength training and protein are essential for your health long term. Anna shares her candid journey, practical dosing advice, and how to avoid common pitfalls.• How GLP-1s extend satiety signals and stabilize blood sugar• Anna's weight-loss arc, cost barriers, and insurance coverage• FDA-approved vs compounded options and safe sourcing• What the first weeks feel like and why three meals still matter• Protein-first meals, fiber targets, hydration and electrolytes• Strength training to prevent muscle loss and support aging• Managing nausea, constipation, and rapid-loss side effects• Microdosing claims, vanity use pressure, and clear boundaries• Oral GLP-1s coming soon, risks of non-approved drops and pills• Tapering off with structured support vs long-term maintenance• Why slow loss protects hair, skin, and metabolic health• GLP-1 Hub resources for credible guidance and communityReach out to Ana Reisdorf, MS RD and GLP-1 Hub, click HEREI would love to hear from you! What did you think of the episode? Share it with me :) Support the showLet's Be FriendsHang out with Heather on IG @greenpalettekitchen or on FB HERE.Let's Talk!Whether you are looking for 1-1 nutrition coaching or kitchen coaching let's have a chat. Click HERE to reach out to Heather.Did You Love This Episode? "I love Heather and the Real Food Stories Podcast!" If this is you, please do not hesitate to leave a five-star review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Want to build skills like this to help your team succeed in 2026? ⁠Learn about our Capability Catalyst program⁠. Enterprise change is getting harder, not easier—and in 2026, “having the right ideas” isn't enough to move transformation. You need personal capability that lets you see what's really happening, design with real users, and move groups through hard conversations without turning everything into theater. Good intentions and smart frameworks may have worked in the past, but what got us here won't get us where we need to go. In this episode, Rodney and Sam dive deep on the three most useful transformation enabling skills for the coming year, and share practical ways for how to level up your capability toolkit to thrive in our current pace of change. -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's talk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------- Mentioned references: Sam's teaching metacognition Bloom's taxonomy "MG" - McChrystal Group situational awareness "the balcony" The Mom Test The Future of HR Matt Basford "business model fit chart" "Henry Ford quote" Liberating Structures 00:00 Intro + Check-In: What's good right now? 04:09 The Pattern 05:49 Skill 1: Metacognitive awareness 10:16 Reframing your interactions and experiences 15:57 Building your metacognition skills 21:05 Skill 2: User-Centered Design and Feedback 28:45 User feedback is not a one time activity 34:34 Skill 3: Expert facilitation 39:39 Real skilled facilitation is mostly invisible 43:03 Lots of work happens outside the room 50:08 Leveling up as a facilitator 52:30 Wrap up: Leave the show a review and share with a friend Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupe Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this Confab, Max sits down with Marks from Maple AI for a candid dive into privacy-first AI and how it intersects with the Bitcoin and Monero worlds many of us live in. They explore his journey from Apple's AI/ML and product-launch trenches to Mutiny Wallet and now Maple, a secure, confidential-computing alternative to mainstream AI assistants. Marks shares how lawyers, accountants, therapists, and privacy-conscious users are adopting Maple to protect client data while still getting powerful AI assistance, and we unpack why closed AIs can shape narratives through hidden prompts, profiling, and subtle persuasion—especially in future crisis scenarios.Max and Marks also look ahead: open-source and local AI, encrypted enclaves, and the path to personal “Jarvis” agents with strong memory and on-device sovereignty. From live translation and wearables to body-language detection, they consider the benefits and risks—and how cryptographic identity, consent-based data sharing, and verifiable systems could keep humans in control. Marks points listeners to his essay “The Free Thought Manifesto” at https://aiwithconfidence.org for a deeper read on censorship risks and the importance of verifiable AI. Try Maple: trymaple.aiHELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneSUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/VALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today's tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can't be evil”.Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchaseCAKE WALLEThttps://cakewallet.comCake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.Features:- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.Monero Users:- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.Bitcoin Users:- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!MYNYMBOXhttps://mynymbox.ioYour go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don't require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.(00:00:00) INTRO(00:01:23) BOOSTS(00:03:30) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET(00:04:17) THANK YOU FOUNDATION(00:05:04) THANK YOU MYNYMBOX(00:06:01) Welcome Back Marks(00:10:25) Bitcoin Meetups and Legal Risk(00:15:25) Life at Apple(00:23:38) Mutiny Plants the Maple Seed(00:27:30) Who's The User?(00:33:17) Closed AI is the New Censorship(00:40:52) Jarvis Dreams(00:46:17) NIMBY AI(00:52:48) What About My Wearables?(00:55:10) Verifiable Systems(01:00:26) The Free Thought Manifesto

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I break down last week's oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, which saw a majority of the Supreme Court justices express skepticism toward the legality of Hawaii's "Vampire Rule" gun carry law. We also talk about the ATF's new proposal to redefine who counts as an "unlawful drug user" for the purposes of federal gun law.

Episode 144Happy New Year! This is one of my favorite episodes of the year — for the fourth time, Nathan Benaich and I did our yearly roundup of AI news and advancements, including selections from this year's State of AI Report.If you've stuck around and continue to listen, I'm really thankful you're here. I love hearing from you.You can find Nathan and Air Street Press here on Substack and on Twitter, LinkedIn, and his personal site. Check out his writing at press.airstreet.com.Find me on Twitter (or LinkedIn if you want…) for updates on new episodes, and reach me at editor@thegradient.pub for feedback, ideas, guest suggestions.Outline* (00:00) Intro* (00:44) Air Street Capital and Nathan world* Nathan's path from cancer research and bioinformatics to AI investing* The “evergreen thesis” of AI from niche to ubiquitous* Portfolio highlights: Eleven Labs, Synthesia, Crusoe* (03:44) Geographic flexibility: Europe vs. the US* Why SF isn't always the best place for original decisions* Industry diversity in New York vs. San Francisco* The Munich Security Conference and Europe's defense pivot* Playing macro games from a European vantage point* (07:55) VC investment styles and the “solo GP” approach* Taste as the determinant of investments* SF as a momentum game with small information asymmetry* Portfolio diversity: defense (Delian), embodied AI (Syriact), protein engineering* Finding entrepreneurs who “can't do anything else”* (10:44) State of AI progress in 2025* Momentous progress in writing, research, computer use, image, and video* We're in the “instruction manual” phase* The scale of investment: private markets, public markets, and nation states* (13:21) Range of outcomes and what “going bad” looks like* Today's systems are genuinely useful—worst case is a valuation problem* Financialization of AI buildouts and GPUs* (14:55) DeepSeek and China closing the capability gap* Seven-month lag analysis (Epoch AI)* Benchmark skepticism and consumer preferences (”Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi”)* Hedonic adaptation: humans reset expectations extremely quickly* Bifurcation of model companies toward specific product bets* (18:29) Export controls and the “evolutionary pressure” argument* Selective pressure breeds innovation* Chinese companies rushing to public markets (Minimax, ZAI)* (21:30) Reasoning models and test-time compute* Chain of thought faithfulness questions* Monitorability tax: does observability reduce quality?* User confusion about when models should “think”* AI for science: literature agents, hypothesis generation* (23:53) Chain of thought interpretability and safety* Anthropomorphization concerns* Alignment faking and self-preservation behaviors* Cybersecurity as a bigger risk than existential risk* Models as payloads injected into critical systems* (27:26) Commercial traction and AI adoption data* Ramp data: 44% of US businesses paying for AI (up from 5% in early 2023)* Average contract values up to $530K from $39K* State of AI survey: 92% report productivity gains* The “slow takeoff” consensus and human inertia* Use cases: meeting notes, content generation, brainstorming, coding, financial analysis* (32:53) The industrial era of AI* Stargate and XAI data centers* Energy infrastructure: gas turbines and grid investment* Labs need to own models, data, compute, and power* Poolside's approach to owning infrastructure* (35:40) Venture capital in the age of massive GPU capex* The GP lives in the present, the entrepreneur in the future, the LP in the past* Generality vs. specialism narratives* “Two or 20”: management fees vs. carried interest* Scaling funds to match entrepreneur ambitions* (40:10) NVIDIA challengers and returns analysis* Chinese challengers: 6x return vs. 26x on NVIDIA* US challengers: 2x return vs. 12x on NVIDIA* Grok acquired for $20B; Samba Nova markdown to $1.6B* “The tide is lifting all boats”—demand exceeds supply* (44:06) The hardware lottery and architecture convergence* Transformer dominance and custom ASICs making a comeback* NVIDIA still 90–95% of published AI research* (45:49) AI regulation: Trump agenda and the EU AI Act* Domain-specific regulators vs. blanket AI policy* State-level experimentation creates stochasticity* EU AI Act: “born before GPT-4, takes effect in a world shaped by GPT-7”* Only three EU member states compliant by late 2025* (50:14) Sovereign AI: what it really means* True sovereignty requires energy, compute, data, talent, chip design, and manufacturing* The US is sovereign; the UK by itself is not* Form alliances or become world-class at one level of the stack* ASML and the Netherlands as an example* (52:33) Open weight safety and containment* Three paths: model-based safeguards, scaffolding/ecosystem, procedural/governance* “Pandora's box is open”—containment on distribution, not weights* Leak risk: the most vulnerable link is often human* Developer–policymaker communication and regulator upskilling* (55:43) China's AI safety approach* Matt Sheehan's work on Chinese AI regulation* Safety summits and China's participation* New Chinese policies: minor modes, mental health intervention, data governance* UK's rebrand from “safety” to “security” institutes* (58:34) Prior predictions and patterns* Hits on regulatory/political areas; misses on semiconductor consolidation, AI video games* (59:43) 2026 Predictions* A Chinese lab overtaking US on frontier (likely ZAI or DeepSeek, on scientific reasoning)* Data center NIMBYism influencing midterm politics* (01:01:01) ClosingLinks and ResourcesNathan / Air Street Capital* Air Street Capital* State of AI Report 2025* Air Street Press — essays, analysis, and the Guide to AI newsletter* Nathan on Substack* Nathan on Twitter/X* Nathan on LinkedInFrom Air Street Press (mentioned in episode)* Is the EU AI Act Actually Useful? — by Max Cutler and Nathan Benaich* China Has No Place at the UK AI Safety Summit (2023) — by Alex Chalmers and Nathan BenaichResearch & Analysis* Epoch AI: Chinese AI Models Lag US by 7 Months — the analysis referenced on the US-China capability gap* Sara Hooker: The Hardware Lottery — the essay on how hardware determines which research ideas succeed* Matt Sheehan: China's AI Regulations and How They Get Made — Carnegie EndowmentCompanies Mentioned* Eleven Labs — AI voice synthesis (Air Street portfolio)* Synthesia — AI video generation (Air Street portfolio)* Crusoe — clean compute infrastructure (Air Street portfolio)* Poolside — AI for code (Air Street portfolio)* DeepSeek — Chinese AI lab* Minimax — Chinese AI company* ASML — semiconductor equipmentOther Resources* Search Engine Podcast: Data Centers (Part 1 & 2) — PJ Vogt's two-part series on XAI data centers and the AI financing boom* RAAIS Foundation — Nathan's AI research and education charity Get full access to The Gradient at thegradientpub.substack.com/subscribe

We dig into how AI reshapes SEO work, why trust beats volume, and how remote teams stay tight without an office. A candid case study shows how hyperlocal signals and first‑party data restored rankings after a brutal update.• AI as a tool, not a crutch• Remote hiring across time zones and roles• SOPs, status norms, and redundancy for coverage• Quarterly meetups to rebuild culture and speed• Recharge days to protect quality and focus• Hyperlocal content signals that prove real experience• First‑party data for authority and user value• Why volume alone triggered losses after updates• Human oversight for AI, from prompts to QA• Shifts in agency models, pricing, and “done with you”• LLMs, walled gardens, and non‑indexed citations• User needs over algorithm myths as the guiding lensGuest Contact Information: Website: regexseo.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/digitalspacemanMore from EWR and Matthew:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of LLM Visibility™ and the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you'll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show

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Wer an Wien denkt, denkt auch an das Kaffeehaus. Polstermöbel, Marmortischchen, Kellner im Smoking – und vor allem: keine Eile. „Man geht ja nicht unbedingt für den Kaffee ins Kaffeehaus", sagt der Autor, Schauspieler und Journalist Christopher Wurmdobler, der in seinem neuesten Buch rund 50 Wiener Kaffeehäuser porträtiert hat.Das Wiener Kaffeehaus, seit 2011 immaterielles Kulturerbe der UNESCO, ist ein Ort, an dem man einfach sein kann. Doch wie ist diese Institution entstanden? Was macht sie besonders und womit kämpfen Betreiberinnen in Zeiten steigender Preise?Im Gespräch mit Anna Goldenberg, Leiterin des Ressorts Stadtleben im Falter, erzählt Wurmdobler die Geschichte des Wiener Kaffeehauses – und lässt sich sogar zu einigen Geheimtipps hinreißen.Das Buch von Christopher Wurmdobler ist im faltershop erhältlich. Eine Textfassung dieses Interviews lesen Sie hier.Ein FALTER Abo können Sie hier abschließen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the secret to making extra money without having to get a second job. User-generated content, or UGC, has become a lucrative way for individuals to earn additional income. In this video, we'll explore the world of UGC and provide you with tips and strategies on how to monetize your content and make extra money. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or turn your passion into a full-time career, this video will show you how to get started with UGC and start earning extra money today. Learn how to create engaging content, build a loyal following, and turn your UGC into a profitable venture. With the right mindset and strategy, you can turn your UGC into a goldmine and make extra money without having to get a second job. So, if you're ready to take your finances to the next level, watch this video now and start making extra money with UGC. Key points include: UGC Accessibility: The speaker highlights that UGC is not about being an influencer or having a large social media presence. Instead, it's about creating content that brands can use to showcase their products through real people. Ease of Entry: The speaker reassures viewers that creating UGC is simple and can be done with basic equipment like a smartphone. The content doesn't need to be posted on personal social media; it's provided directly to the brands. Monetization Potential: The video outlines how individuals can earn money by participating in UGC, with the potential to earn around $1,000 within the first 30 to 60 days. The speaker shares their own experience of making $1,000 in the first two weeks, though they acknowledge having more time and a strong work ethic compared to others. Encouragement for Beginners: The video encourages viewers to start creating content, highlighting that growth and improvement come with practice. The speaker reflects on their own journey and how their content has evolved over time. Overall, the video aims to empower individuals to explore UGC as a viable way to earn additional income without the need for extensive resources or a large audience.✨

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Discover the secret to making extra money without having to get a second job. User-generated content, or UGC, has become a lucrative way for individuals to earn additional income. In this video, we'll explore the world of UGC and provide you with tips and strategies on how to monetize your content and make extra money. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or turn your passion into a full-time career, this video will show you how to get started with UGC and start earning extra money today. Learn how to create engaging content, build a loyal following, and turn your UGC into a profitable venture. With the right mindset and strategy, you can turn your UGC into a goldmine and make extra money without having to get a second job. So, if you're ready to take your finances to the next level, watch this video now and start making extra money with UGC. Key points include: * UGC Accessibility: The speaker highlights that UGC is not about being an influencer or having a large social media presence. Instead, it's about creating content that brands can use to showcase their products through real people. * Ease of Entry: The speaker reassures viewers that creating UGC is simple and can be done with basic equipment like a smartphone. The content doesn't need to be posted on personal social media; it's provided directly to the brands. * Monetization Potential: The video outlines how individuals can earn money by participating in UGC, with the potential to earn around $1,000 within the first 30 to 60 days. The speaker shares their own experience of making $1,000 in the first two weeks, though they acknowledge having more time and a strong work ethic compared to others. * Encouragement for Beginners: The video encourages viewers to start creating content, highlighting that growth and improvement come with practice. The speaker reflects on their own journey and how their content has evolved over time. Overall, the video aims to empower individuals to explore UGC as a viable way to earn additional income without the need for extensive resources or a large audience. RESOURCES MENTIONED: → FREE RESOURCE: What I said to brands to get 10 PAID DEALS overnight -- https://stan.store/Kaylaybanez/p/the-message-that-got-10-brands-to-say-yes WORK WITH ME: Ready to monetize your skills as a non-influencer? Check out my program, 2nd Job Alternative : https://stan.store/Kaylaybanez/p/2nd-job-alternative-30-day-program LET'S HANG OUT MORE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imkaylaybanez TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kaylaybanez MORE VIDEOS YOU'LL LOVE: @ImKaylaYbanez - check out my shorts https://youtu.be/NZWufOjFV6U https://youtu.be/-hhsi9__-RU #UGC #UserGeneratedContent #CreativeEntrepreneurship #ContentCreation #DigitalMarketing #BrandCollaboration #VideoEditing #CreativeOutlet #MakeMoneyOnline roblox, work from home, make money online, digital marketing, side hustle, entrepreneurship, content creation, user generated content, social media marketing, online business, financial freedom, monetizing content, passive income, ugc, content strategy, online income, freelance work, online opportunities, earn extra money, income streams

Polymarkt, Kalshi und weitere Online-Wettanbieter erleben in den USA immer mehr Zulauf. Nicht nur auf den Ausgang von Sportveranstaltungen, sondern auch auf gesellschaftliche, wirtschaftliche und politische Ereignisse kann dort geboten werden.Schon bei der letzten US-Wahl zeigte sich, dass Polymarket genauer den Ausgang der Wahlen prognostizierte als die meisten Umfragen es konnten. Die Trump-Administration hat diese Gesellschaftswetten, die in Deutschland verboten sind, immer weiter liberalisiert. Die Familie Trump plant sogar, eine eigene Plattform auf den Markt zu bringen – selbstverständlich, um die Meinungsfreiheit zu verteidigen.Durch diese Prediction-Markets ergeben sich demokratietheoretische Probleme und der Insider-Handel boomt. Gerade im Fall des US-Angriffs auf Venezuela wird von anonymen Konten berichtet, die exorbitant hohe Renditen mit Wetten erzielten, weil diese User offenbar über Informationen verfügten, die sonst niemand hatte.In der neuen Folge von „Wohlstand für Alle“ sprechen Ole Nymoen und Wolfgang M. Schmitt über das unproduktive Geschäft der Online-Wettanbieter.Unsere Zusatzinhalte könnt ihr bei Apple Podcasts, Steady und Patreon hören. Vielen Dank!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/wohlstand-f%C3%BCr-alle/id1476402723Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oleundwolfgangSteady: https://steadyhq.com/de/oleundwolfgang/aboutQuellen/Literatur:„Bloomberg“ über obskure Wetten: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-02/bet-against-christ-s-return-pays-5-5-annual-gain-on-polymarketDer „Economist“ über die Akkumulation von Wissen: https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/06/25/the-dream-scenario-for-prediction-markets„Forbes“ über die Prognosefähigkeiten von Polymarkets: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonwingard/2025/11/19/the-polymarket-effect-how-prediction-markets-are-beating-the-experts/„FT“ über die Wetten zum US-Angriff auf Venezuela: https://www.ft.com/content/985ae542-1ab4-491e-8e6e-b30f6a3ab666„The Atlantic“ über Trumps Pläne: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/01/venezuela-maduro-polymarket-prediction-markets/685526/Termine:Am 21.1. ist Wolfgang in Mainz: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTP5F5AAnln/?img_index=1Am 27. 1. ist Ole in Marburg:https://www.kfz-marburg.de/programm/ole-nymoen-warum-ich-niemals-fur-mein-land-kampfen-wurdeAm 28. 1. sind Ole und Wolfgang in Gießen:https://www.jokus-giessen.de/seiten/ole26.phpAm 29. 1. ist Ole in Hannover:https://www.instagram.com/p/DTTH7nnDOJ6/Am 3.2. ist Wolfgang in Frankfurt: https://www.spd-bockenheim-ffm.de/2025/12/15/polittalk-mit-ina-harwig-und-wolfgang-m-schmitt/Am 13.2. sind Ole und Wolfgang mit ihrem Schlager-Abend in Hamburg:https://tickets.centralkomitee.de/product/91256/wolfgang-m-schmitt-ole-nymoen-centralkomitee-hamburg-am-13-02-2026

What happens when a nation debates whether it has a moral obligation to intervene in the suffering of others — and who gets to decide? Corey is joined by Pulitzer Prize–finalist historian and bestselling author H.W. Brands, Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin, to explore the moral, political, and human tensions behind one of the most consequential debates in American history. The conversation centers on Professor Brands' latest book, America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War, which examines the clash between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Charles Lindbergh as the United States wrestled with whether to enter World War II — and what role America should play in the world. Professor Brands unpacks how personal biography shapes public history, introducing his framework of “big history” and “little history” — the intersection between sweeping geopolitical forces and the intimate human decisions that quietly steer them. From Lindbergh's unlikely rise as a celebrity political figure to Roosevelt's strategic ambiguity and political maneuvering, the discussion reveals how persuasion, fear, power, and moral reasoning collide in moments of national consequence. Corey and Dr. Brands explore the ethical tension at the heart of American leadership: When does power create responsibility? Is it moral for leaders to deceive in pursuit of what they believe is the greater good? How should a nation weigh human suffering abroad against the risks borne by its own citizens? The conversation also examines Lindbergh's controversial views on race, antisemitism, and isolationism — resisting caricature while reckoning honestly with their implications.  Along the way, Brands reflects on his craft as a historian — how he uses diaries, speeches, correspondence, and press transcripts to reconstruct interior lives while remaining faithful to documented sources — and why narrative storytelling remains essential to understanding political power and human choice. The episode closes by turning forward: What questions should we be asking now that future historians will use to understand our moment? How should Americans grapple with a changing global balance of power, rising geopolitical instability, and the enduring tension between national interest and moral responsibility? Calls to Action: ✅ If this episode resonates, consider sharing it with someone who might need a reminder that disagreement doesn't have to mean dehumanization. ✅ Check out our Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion About the Guest H.W. Brands holds the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin and is the author of numerous acclaimed histories and biographies, including Founding Partisans, The First American, Traitor to His Class, and America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War. Two of his biographies were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize. Brands writes regularly on Substack at hwbrands.substack.com, where he publishes A User's Guide to History. His forthcoming biography of George Washington, American Patriarch, will be released this spring. Connect on Social Media Connect on Social Media: Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials... Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Thanks to Our Sponsors: Pew Research Center: pewresearch.org The Village Square: villagesquare.us Meza Wealth Management: mezawealth.com Proud members of The Democracy Group Talking across differences doesn't require agreement. It requires courage, curiosity, and the willingness to stay human.

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   PlayStation 5 ROM keys leaked https://www.pcquest.com/gaming/ps5-rom-keys-leak-what-happened-why-it-matters-and-how-it-impacts-security-10965503  https://x.com/resellnews/status/2006828869899411587?s=46    Samsung ordered to stop collecting user data https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/texas-court-blocks-samsung-from-collecting-smart-tv-viewing-data/  Turn off your TV with Apple TV remote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYqwwsXhQ6U   Microsoft Teams reports user location https://cybernews.com/tech/microsoft-teams-snitch-location-office-boss/   Americans cutting back on social media https://www.digitalinformationworld.com/2025/08/most-americans-still-use-social-media.html   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

The latest episode from the JBP begins with a conversation about trainers in the gym (24:54) before turning to New Jersey news as rapper Fetty Wap has been released from prison (38:57). The crew then discusses the tragedy in Minneapolis after Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent (49:33), new music including a single from Bruno Mars from his new album 'The Romantic' (1:39:15), and LA Reid's upcoming trial (2:04:48). The room covers storylines in the NFL and NBA (2:08:18), Dame Dash continues his beef with Charlamagne the God while the Cam'Ron & Jim Jones feud also continues (2:52:20), and much more.   Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden 

This week, we're kicking off a two-parter focusing on one of the strangest trilogies that has taken its sweet time to fill out – Tron. This week, we go after the OG movie wherein The Dude, Lacey Underall, Captain John Sheridan, and Chancellor Gorkon embark on a wild and zany adventure from real life into the world of 1982 computer games in an epic battle of users, programs, and a giant digital dreidl trying to take over the world and become SkyNet two years before SkyNet. How does this 44 year old movie hold up? How did we hold up watching it? We'll find out in this, episode 230, The User Abides!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   LINKS OF INTEREST: - "Tron" (1982) IMDB page - "Tron" (1982) Wikipedia page - "The Making Of Tron" documentary   ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim suggests watching "Stranger Things" Uncle Todd suggests watching “Jim Cornette on Santino Marella "Why didn't this guy run from the Boogeyman?"   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy

On the podcast, I talk with Jeff about Tinder's $50 million paywall win. Why now is such a great time to build apps, and how hard paywalls can mislead you about product-market fit.Top Takeaways:

Send us a textIn this episode, Jeremy Neisser reviews his previous predictions for sports marketing and fan engagement for 2025, assessing where he was right, where he was wrong, and what the implications are for 2026. He discusses the impact of AI and personalization, the shift towards membership models, the rise of short form video, the importance of user-generated content, and the challenges of holistic attribution. He also delves into the complexities of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in sports, donor engagement strategies, and the significance of focusing on fan quality over quantity.Key Themes CoveredAI & personalization (where it works and where it doesn't)The continued shift from season tickets → membership modelsShort-form video becoming the backbone of ticket marketingWhy creative is now the targetingThe messy reality of attributionNIL's impact on ticket sales and sponsorshipsDonor engagement at scaleWhy fan quality matters more than fan quantityTakeawaysAI and personalization are crucial for sports marketing success.Membership models are replacing traditional season tickets.Short form video has become essential for engaging fans.User-generated content builds trust and engagement.Holistic attribution is challenging but necessary for understanding marketing impact.NIL has complicated the landscape of college athletics.Donors seek meaningful engagement beyond transactions.NIL platforms need to simplify for small market teams.Focusing on fan quality leads to better outcomes than quantity.Auditing marketing strategies is essential for future success.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Self-Audit of Predictions01:01 AI and Personalization in Sports Marketing03:54 Membership Models and Fan Engagement05:46 The Rise of Short Form Video08:04 User-Generated Content and Micro Influencers09:28 Holistic Attribution Challenges13:11 Navigating Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)16:31 Donor Engagement and Experience18:54 NIL Platforms and Market Scaling20:20 The Importance of Fan Quality Over Quantity22:13 Conclusion and Advice for 2026Links Mentioned in This EpisodeEpisode 95 – 12 Marketing & Fan Engagement Predictions for 202580/20 Principle (Pareto Principle)Sports Marketing Machine Strategy Call Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

IT'S A NEW ERA OF A PODCAST BY KAYLEIGH!Welcome back and welcome to the new, glow'd up version of A Podcast By Kayleigh! In our first episode of the year, today we are talking some of the biggest CULTURAL changes I am seeing and predicting for 2026 in the creator and business economy. From algorithm changes, user changes, generational changes, there's a LOT that's changed in the online space, and today I'm dissecting it with you guys in my brand new set. We will be discussing:- The all encompassing Instagram ALGORITHM and the Tik Tokification of it. Why entertainment is the new education and how views and watch time, are taking precedent over the almighty follower.- User changes and why we can't be sleeping on HUMAN behaviour when it comes to our content. - How becoming a brand is the new niche- And welcoming Gen Z and Gen Alpha into the chat - and why this could be the downfall of your business.LINKS: Join Season 11 of my Business Course ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bykayleigh.co/12weekmentorshipJoin my monthly membership The Level Up Club - https://www.bykayleigh.co/level-up-club-signup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Trial Code: LUCTRYMEFollow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!https://www.instagram.com/bykayleighpodcast/

Sometimes, we just have to make a "101" episode of Civics 101. That is the case this week, in the wake of the arrest of Venezuela's sitting president by the United States. So, what's happening with Venezuela, Maduro, and the Trump administration's plan to "run" that country? CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textThis video shares how authentic brand-building starts with being your own customer. Learn how UltraPoi grew from music festivals to Amazon through real passion and product design. This is a full breakdown of niche product development, ecommerce challenges, and startup survival.We discuss the importance of a strong mindset and motivation music to navigate the challenges of building a brand. This video offers key business tips and insights into effective business strategy, emphasizing how passion drives business development. It's all about finding that flow state and embracing ideation to create something truly impactful.Ready to scale your brand with strategy, not guesswork? Schedule a call and get real support: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#BrandBuilding #EcommerceTips #NicheProducts #ProductDevelopment #AmazonSeller--------------------------------------------------------------------------Want free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTQ4 Selling Playbook: https://bit.ly/46Wqkm32025 Ecommerce Holiday Playbook: https://bit.ly/4hbygovAmazon PPC Guide 2025: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXAmazon Crisis Kit: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Passion is What Gets You Through the Dark Times  01:15 - UltraPoi Founder Intro and Brand Start  02:30 - What Is Poi and Flow Arts?  04:40 - Learning Curve: From Hobby to Flow State  06:00 - Pandemic Growth and Hobby Culture  07:35 - Selling What You Know vs. Just Selling  08:30 - The Struggles of Outsourcing Brand Understanding  10:00 - Authenticity and Lifestyle Brands Matter  12:00 - The Danger of Trend-Only Products  13:30 - Real Problems Ecommerce Brands Face  15:00 - Amazon Effects on Small Brands  16:30 - Website vs. Amazon Balance for Brands  17:30 - How Amazon Raised the Ecom Standard  18:15 - The Garage Origin Story of UltraPoi  20:00 - Customer Journey: Cheap First, Quality Next  22:00 - Inventing Better Products as a User  23:15 - From LED Hacking to Real Product Dev  25:10 - Reaction at Music Festivals to Product  27:00 - UltraPoi's Unplanned Demand Surge  28:10 - Starting Small With One Hero Product  30:00 - Scaling Slowly and Building Customer Base  31:40 - Hype Before You Launch: Tease the Product  33:10 - Words of Wisdom for Brand Owners________________________________Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast:My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

In this episode, host Kalie Moore talks with Dmitri M. Johnson and Mike Goldberg, Co-founders of Story Kitchen, the studio behind major game-to-screen adaptations spanning Sonic the Hedgehog, Tomb Raider, Streets of Rage, and more. We explore how transmedia is evolving in a UGC-first world, where players don't just consume IP, they shape it, and why Roblox worlds are starting to look less like “games” and more like living franchises.The conversation dives into what actually makes a game adaptable (and when it shouldn't be touched), how Story Kitchen stays aligned with developers and communities, and why they don't chase heat even when a title is exploding. Dmitri and Mike also unpack Story Kitchen's producer-first business model, the realities of timing and greenlight power in Hollywood, and what UGC creators should focus on if they ever want their worlds to travel beyond the platform.We'd like to thank Overwolf for making this episode possible! Whether you're a gamer, creator, or game studio, Overwolf is the ultimate destination for integrating UGC in games! You can check out all Overwolf has to offer at https://www.overwolf.com/.We'd also like to thank Lightspeed Venture Partners for making this episode possible! With its dedicated gaming & interactive media practice, the firm invests from an over $6.5 billion pool of early and growth-stage capital. If you're interested in learning more, go to https://gaming.lsvp.com/.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Who's On:GuestsDmitri M. Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmj619/Michael Lawrence Goldberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelgoldberg/Host - Kalie Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaliemoore/ Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

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This week Nick appears on The Middle, with Jeremy Hobson. The topic is civility in politics, and they're joined by former New Hampshire State Legislator Doug Teschner and Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown.  This episode was recorded live at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord, NH and features audience questions and comments.  Write to us at civics101@nhpr.org to tell us what you think: is there a political middle? CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this podcast episode, host Favour Obasi-Ike sits down with international conflict management expert Dr. Nashay Lowe to reveal how AI can serve as the ultimate mirror, reflecting our hidden biases and transforming how we communicate.Episode SummaryThis conversation delves into the strategic importance of understanding Artificial Intelligence not merely as a technological advancement, but as a transformative tool for enhancing professional communication, streamlining problem-solving, and fostering profound self-reflection. Dr. Nashay Lowe guides us through the necessary mindset shift required to harness AI's power, moving beyond skepticism to see its potential as an indispensable partner in complex human endeavors.The discussion charts a journey from initial resistance to a nuanced appreciation of AI's role in the modern workplace. Favour Obasi-Ike and Dr. Nashay Lowe dissect the common fear that AI will replace human jobs, reframing the technology as a "power tool" that augments human capability rather than rendering it obsolete.Dr. Nashay Lowe states that the real professional risk isn't being replaced by AI, but by a colleague who masters it. The conversation culminates in a powerful central metaphor: AI as an objective mirror. As Dr. Nashay Lowe states, "Conflict reveals who we are, it doesn't create our divisions it reflects them." In the same way, AI offers a unique ability to reflect our communication patterns and strategic gaps without the inherent lens of a human observer.Ultimately, the episode reveals that AI's effectiveness is entirely dependent on human guidance. Through skillful prompting, critical questioning, and a commitment to ethical use, professionals can leverage AI to see their challenges, and themselves, with unprecedented clarity. This episode provides a compelling roadmap for anyone looking to integrate AI thoughtfully into their work.These are the essential insights you need to navigate this new landscape.Key TakeawaysThis section distills the most critical and actionable insights from the conversation with Dr. Nashay Lowe. These takeaways serve as foundational principles for any professional seeking to adapt to and thrive in an increasingly AI-integrated world, transforming a complex technology into a practical asset for growth and efficiency.AI is an Evolutionary Tool, Not an EnemyResisting AI is akin to resisting the adoption of computers or smartphones—a futile effort against an inevitable technological evolution. The true professional threat is not being replaced by AI itself, but by someone who masters AI as a tool to work more efficiently and effectively. Adaptation is no longer optional; it's a core professional competency.AI Serves as an Objective MirrorThe most powerful application of AI in subjective fields like conflict management is its ability to act as a mirror to our own communication patterns, biases, and choices. By analyzing language and scenarios without a human's inherent emotional or experiential lens, it can reveal subtle tensions, repetitive biases, and strategic blind spots that we might otherwise miss.Human Input Dictates AI OutputThe value of AI is not in the technology alone, but in the user's ability to guide it. Dr. Nashay Lowe emphasizes the necessity of iterative prompting, asking critical questions, and providing specific context to achieve nuanced results. A generic prompt yields a generic answer; a thoughtful, challenging prompt unlocks a deeper level of analysis and creativity.AI Can Augment, But Not Replace, EmpathyWhile AI lacks genuine consciousness or empathy, it serves as an invaluable diagnostic tool. Dr. Nashay Lowe powerfully argues that AI can remind us where empathy is missing in our strategies and communications. It can highlight a failure to consider another perspective or identify language that lacks warmth, prompting the human user to inject the necessary emotional intelligence.The User is the Ultimate Guardian of PrivacyAs AI systems become more deeply integrated with our personal and professional data streams, the user's responsibility grows exponentially. The conversation highlights the valid paranoia around connecting AI to sensitive information. The key takeaway is that the user must proactively manage data connections and maintain confidentiality, for instance, by using anonymized scenarios rather than identifiable information.These core principles provide a framework for leveraging AI not just as a machine, but as a partner in professional development.Detailed Episode Timestamps & NotesThis structured guide provides a detailed breakdown of the episode's key moments and discussions. Use these timestamps to navigate directly to the topics and insights that are most relevant to your professional journey.[00:00:00] Introduction: The Power of Human ConnectionHost Favour Obasi-Ike and Dr. Nashay Lowe reflect on their meeting in Las Vegas, emphasizing how valuable real-world, in-person connections are for creating professional opportunities, including this very podcast episode.[00:02:15] Meet Dr. Nashay Lowe: Proactive Strategy Over Reactive Problem-SolvingDr. Nashay Lowe outlines her background in international conflict management and her current mission. She applies global frameworks to local conflicts in academic and nonprofit sectors, aiming to shift leaders from "putting out fires" to implementing proactive strategies. Her goal is to create long-term, healthy habits rather than relying on ineffective "one-off" workshops.[00:04:30] Navigating AI Skepticism: A Necessary Mindset ShiftDr. Nashay Lowe addresses the common resistance to AI, framing it as a crucial mindset shift. She draws parallels to the initial skepticism surrounding cell phones and computers, arguing that AI is an evolving tool that will inevitably become integrated into every aspect of our lives. Adaptation is key.[00:06:45] The AI & Human Partnership: More Power Tool, Less ReplacementThe conversation reframes AI not as a replacement for humans, but as a tool that enhances efficiency. Dr. Nashay Lowe shares a powerful analogy from her partner, comparing the evolution of work to building a house with a hammer and nail versus a power tool, the goal is the same, but the right tool makes the process faster and more efficient.[00:10:10] AI in Conflict Management: Reflecting Our DivisionsThis segment explores the episode's central thesis. Dr. Nashay Lowe explains, "Conflict reveals who we are, it doesn't create our divisions it reflects them. And so artificial intelligence to me works much of the same way." She argues that AI can serve as an objective mirror in the subjective process of conflict resolution, identifying patterns and biases that a human mediator, operating through their own lens, might overlook.[00:14:00] The Emerging Frontier: AI as a Therapeutic ToolDr. Nashay Lowe notes the surprising trend of people using generative AI like ChatGPT for therapeutic purposes. She shares an anecdote about users having "meltdowns" on TikTok after a software update made the AI seem less "nice," underscoring the complex, human-like relationships people are beginning to form with the technology.[00:17:30] Using AI Responsibly: The Art of the PromptThis section focuses on the principle that AI's output is only as good as its input. Dr. Lowe explains the importance of prompting AI to challenge your assumptions ("Don't confirm what I'm already telling you") rather than simply validating them. Responsible use involves an iterative process of refining the AI's output with specific human feedback.[00:20:45] Privacy vs. Progress: The Security DilemmaDr. Nashay Lowe addresses the valid security and privacy concerns surrounding AI's integration with personal data like emails, calendars, and financial accounts. She contrasts this risk with a practical strategy for maintaining confidentiality in her work: using anonymized scenarios ("Person ABC") to analyze conflicts without exposing personally identifiable information.[00:25:00] Crafting Dialogue: A Masterclass in SpecificityDr. Nashay Lowe provides a masterclass on using AI to develop communication scripts. Her method involves giving the AI a specific persona ("You are a 25-year vet in conflict management") and, crucially, directing it to pull information from credible, specific sources like peer-reviewed journals. She continually refines the output with detailed feedback until it meets the desired tone and substance.[00:30:10] Dr. Lowe's Core Message: A Reminder Where Empathy is MissingDr. Nashay Lowe delivers her powerful final takeaway. She concludes that AI can never replace essential human qualities like presence, listening, or humility. However, its greatest strength is its ability to "hold a mirror to our communication patterns and ask without judgment, 'Is this how you're meant to show up?'"Learn more about this episode's insightful guest in the section below.About Our GuestThis episode features the expert insights of Dr. Nashay Lowe, a strategist dedicated to transforming how leaders approach conflict and organizational health.Dr. Nashay Lowe is a specialist in international conflict management who applies global frameworks to solve local challenges. She works primarily with academic and nonprofit leaders to help them shift from reactive problem-solving to building proactive strategies for long-term success. 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Myseum is rethinking social networking by focusing on private, intentional sharing instead of public feeds and algorithms. Darin Myman, CEO of Myseum, explains how the platform was designed to solve a modern problem: people take more photos than ever, yet meaningful sharing and long-term preservation have become more difficult.The conversation begins with the core idea behind Myseum, a personalized social network built to pass photos and media forward to the people who matter. Darin explains how today's phone-based photo sharing has replaced shoeboxes and albums, but without a clear way to preserve memories across generations.Marc and Darin dive into Picture Party by Myseum, a new feature launching soon that allows instant, private group sharing without passing phones around. Users can create temporary or permanent social spaces for meetings, family gatherings, events, or parties. These spaces can disappear after a set time or live on as part of a personal digital archive.Privacy and security are central to the platform. Darin explains how Myseum encrypts content, limits access to invited users, and gives creators full control over saving, screenshots, and self-destruction. Unlike traditional social platforms, Myseum does not allow AI models to ingest user content.The discussion wraps with Myseum's long-term vision, from small private gatherings to large-scale events with thousands of participants, all organized into searchable, purpose-driven spaces. The goal is simple: make sharing fun again while ensuring memories are protected and easy to find in the future.Chapters0:00 – Introducing Myseum and Darin Myman0:23 – What Myseum is and why it exists1:12 – Why modern photo sharing feels broken2:00 – The unlimited tier social network concept2:36 – Why passing phones around does not work3:01 – Picture Party and Pop-Up Gala explained4:01 – Preserving family history and legacy4:37 – The idea of a digital shoebox5:42 – How Picture Party works in real life7:03 – Privacy, encryption, and security controls8:39 – User control over saving and sharing8:41 – The long-term vision for Myseum9:47 – Launch timing and what's coming nextSubscribe for more conversations with founders building the next generation of technology.Visit yourtechreport.com for more interviews and tech insights.Relevant LinksMyseum: https://www.myseum.comYour Tech Report: https://www.yourtechreport.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Melissa Lewis-Gentry Usability is often thought of in game design after mechanics or systems have been developed. User experience design doesn't have to be an afterthought. This panel will go over design frameworks centering player interaction with the game itself.

Given the long build, GTM, penetration cycles and feedback loops for pre-seed investors and the teams they back, we do not believe at Olive Capital that making annual predictions makes a lot of sense.Hence, here are our 10 PREDICTIONS that we believe will likely unfold by 2040.By 2040, 15 years from now, we at Olive Capital expect "everyday finance" to be rebuilt on invisible web3 rails, "work and creativity" to be reorganized around agent tools, and "privacy-selective disclosure" to be a default expectation in consumer products.​ We propose that year after year, we will be grading the progress made towards these predictions, and even if we keep the option to revisit any of these predictions based on fundamental dynamics shifts we might observe, these 10 foreseen shifts are the ones we have the highest conviction on.What are our 10 predictions for 2040? 1. Mainstream “super wallets” replace checking accounts. 2. Invisible crypto infrastructure in 80% of consumer finance apps. 3. Consumer-grade portfolio management powered by web3 rails becomes default. 4. Tax and reporting engines become real-time. 5. Personal “work agents” handle 30–50% of white-collar tasks. 6. Agent-native platforms become core B2B infrastructure. 7. Creators and solo entrepreneurs run “micro-agency stacks”. 8. Selective disclosure becomes a regulatory and UX norm. 9. User-operated identity and data vaults go mainstream. 10. Consumer apps win by “privacy-first differentiation”. -- Onwards to 2040, and feel free to contact us at Olive Capital if you want to discuss our thesis and share your views.-- The podcasts are authored, edited and produced by Raphael Grieco (raphael-grieco.com | olivecapital.vc).

Dan Saladino explores culinary cultures and world religions to find out how the date became one of the earliest, most revered, and diverse of all cultivated fruits, and also a feature of Christmas. Some of the world's historically important date palm oases have survived in the south of Tunisia. Dan travels to the ancient cities of Gafsa and Tozeur to visit two of them and watches the date harvest underway. There he tastes Tunisia's most prized date, the Deglet Nour, which translates as 'fingers of light' because of it's amber colour and almost translucent appearance. In Tozeur he also explores Eden Palm, the site of of a museum dedicated to dates and date palm, where he hears how the date has been an important food and source of trade for thousands of years. Featuring food historian Ivan Day, food writers Yasmin Khan, Itamar Srulovich and Nawal Nasrallah, archeobotanist Professor Dorian Fuller, and scientist Shahina Ghazanfar. Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.

This episode originally aired as #432 on 5/22/24 and we are bringing it to you again! Parasite cleansing has become a hot topic in the natural health world, but it can feel a little overwhelming. Are you confused about where to start or how to do a cleanse yourself? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared demystifies the process by sharing his experience along with his wife's, and a thorough breakdown of the entire process, the products, and what to expect. You'll learn a couple of ways to approach parasite cleansing and which one might be right for you or your family, including kids.  If you never thought about parasites being a problem in America, think again! For a deeper understanding of why parasites are indeed a bigger problem than is understood by most, be sure to listen to Jared's interviews with Dr. Todd Watts and Dr. Jay Davidson - the founders of CellCore.Products:CellCore Para KitVitality Nutrition Parasite CleanseVital 5 Precision Probiotic Vital SporesMagnesium BisglycinateCellCore Bowel MoverLife Seasons Regulari-TRedmond RelyteTrace Minerals Endure Drops***Inquire for capsule-free protocol Additional Information:For information on coaching options and personalized support, please email jessica@vitalitynutrition.comVitality Wellness Community Detox & Support GroupVitality Radio Podcast Listener Community#359: Comprehensive Detoxification of Parasites, Lyme, and Other Toxins With Dr. Todd Watts of CellCore Biosciences#431: Are Parasites Part of Your Health Concerns? With Dr. Jay Davidson#385: Rebalancing and Healing the Body Through Functional Medicine Detoxification With Dr. Stephen Cabral#258: Your Magnesium User's Guide***Be sure to check out all of the Emotional Vitality Episodes, including Jen's Story mentioned in this showVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalityradio and @vitalitynutritionbountiful on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Please also join us on the Dearly Discarded Podcast with Jared St. Clair.Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

Today we answer this question from a listener, "Is Santa a criminal?"We get to the bottom of the myriad actions of the jolly old elf, and whether he could reasonably be tried for civil and criminal violations, including but not limited to trespassing, breaking and entering, voyeurism, stalking, surveillance, burglary, tax evasion, bad labor practices, emotional distress, and (in one instance) involuntary manslaughter.Taking us through this complex web of charges is Colin Miller, professor at University of South Carolina School of Law and co-host of the true crime podcast Undisclosed. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We go through a number of moral panics about technology — vaping in schools,porn consumption online, social media use by teens — that are boiling over right now. In each of these cases, real problems have been identified and real policies have been implemented, while their real causes and concerns have been ignored. Instead, the critique of technology is used as a trojan horse for ramping up regressive forms of social paternalism and moral conservatism, which set strict boundaries and burdens on users, rather than producers. ••• Vaping Is ‘Everywhere' in Schools—Sparking a Bathroom Surveillance Boom https://www.wired.com/story/vaping-surveillance-school-bathrooms/ ••• Half of the US Now Requires You to Upload Your ID or Scan Your Face to Watch Porn https://www.404media.co/missouri-age-verification-law-porn-id-check-vpns/ ••• Why Tech Moral Panic Matters https://www.hdavidsessions.com/p/why-tech-moral-panic-matters ••• Australia's social media ban for under-16s starts today. Here is what you should know https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-10/australias-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-starts-today/106119800 Standing Plugs: ••• Order Jathan's book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520398078/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite ••• Subscribe to Ed's substack: https://substack.com/@thetechbubble ••• Subscribe to TMK on patreon for premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (bsky.app/profile/jathansadowski.com) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.x.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (bsky.app/profile/jebr.bsky.social)

Why does it take, in practice, 60 votes for a bill to pass in the Senate? Why doesn't it seem like anyone is up there talking for days anymore? And why do we even have it in the first place?Today is all about the filibuster; from its benign origins to its use and misuse, the arguments for and against it, and what it would take to eliminate it entirely. Our guest is Molly Reynolds from the Brookings Institution. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For episode 654 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jason Dehni of BlackOpal.BlackOpal is an on-chain asset management and payments platform bridging investment-grade yield with emerging market receivables. The problem they're solving is twofold: High-quality merchants in emerging markets pay above-market premiums for working capital, not because they're risky, but because legacy banking is expensive, slow, and opaque. Meanwhile, institutional capital in developed markets is starved for low-risk emerging market yield.BlackOpal specializes in credit card receivables, underwriting based on historical and real time transactions, and acquiring them via short-duration True Sale structures. Credit risk is further minimized through repayment by AA+ counterparties like Visa and Mastercard, resulting in near zero credit default. Currency risk is hedged via Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs). ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:51) Who is Jason Dehni?(3:03) What is Black Opal?(6:15) Gemstone vs. LiquidStone II(8:27) User protection & transparency(10:43) What makes Black Opal unique?(13:15) Where are Black Opal's products available?(15:04) Future opportunities in the Digital Asset market(19:35) Tokenization in the near future(23:50) Black Opal roadmap 2026(25:49) Events & conferences(27:08) Black Opal website & socials 

In this conversation, Davidson, a Bitcoin developer, discusses his project Floresta, which aims to provide a lightweight Bitcoin node solution that balances privacy, security, and usability. He explains the technical aspects of Floresta, including its architecture, the use of compact block filters, and its relationship with Utreexo. Davidson emphasizes the importance of making Bitcoin more accessible to non-technical users while maintaining security and privacy. The discussion also touches on the challenges of running Bitcoin nodes, the potential integration of Floresta with existing applications, and the future of Bitcoin technology.Takeaways:

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender David and discuss the day he went to his usual spot to workout and go for a run when his routine was interrupted by an angry man (who appeared to be under the influence of something) who challenged David to a fight and began to assault him.  Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com

The lottery generates over $70 billion in revenue each year. Today on Civics 101 we explore how we got here; from failed lotteries in the Revolutionary War to the Golden Octopus to the Numbers Game to a Mega Millions ticket from your neighborhood shop. Where does all of that money GO? And why are states so dependent on them in the first place?Taking us on this madcap journey are two experts on the lottery in the US; Kevin Flynn (author of American Sweepstakes) and Matthew Vaz (author of Running the Numbers). CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:01:54 — Trump's “Peace Plan” for Ukraine Mirrors Real Estate Deals Knight ridicules Trump's 28-point Ukraine “peace plan” as a Kushner-style negotiation scam, arguing it treats war like a property flip. 00:07:07 — Europe's War Cult and the Rise of Authoritarian Leaders He warns that Macron, Scholz, and Starmer use endless war to justify censorship, digital IDs, and domestic surveillance—governments “at war with their own people.” 00:11:44 — Milo Yiannopoulos Exposes GOP Hypocrisy Knight highlights Milo's revelations about corruption and moral rot inside conservative circles, arguing controlled-opposition influencers sanitize vice as “freedom.” 00:16:06 — January 6th Was Fueled by Controlled Media Figures Knight names Fuentes, Jones, and others as agitators shielded from scrutiny, saying they exist to steer genuine dissent into chaos. 00:34:00 — The Surveillance Age: When Your Refrigerator Watches You He tells of “smart” appliances spying on owners, comparing the Internet-of-Things to an always-on domestic intelligence network. 00:36:20 — Edmonton's AI-Equipped Police Cameras Mark New Surveillance Era Knight reports on Axon's facial-recognition rollout targeting “7,000 high-risk citizens,” warning that predictive policing is replacing constitutional law. 01:09:10 — Google's AI Deletes a User's Entire Hard Drive A chilling example of corporate AI failure—Knight uses it to show how automation concentrates unaccountable power over private life. 01:13:05 — Drugs Are Not Violence: Trump's Duterte Doctrine He exposes Trump's rhetoric equating drug use with armed combat, calling it moral inversion that paves the way for extrajudicial killings. 01:41:21 — Trump's Tariffs Increase Trade Deficit by 23 Percent Knight cites official data proving tariffs backfired—raising consumer prices, enriching China, and sinking U.S. manufacturing. 02:03:05 — Neuroscientist Warns of Eight 21st-Century Brain Threats Dr. Richard Restak outlines eight technological and psychological forces—AI, isolation, propaganda—reshaping and damaging the modern mind. 02:15:20 — Memory Editing: From Courtrooms to Soldiers Restak exposes DARPA research on erasing or rewriting memories under the banner of trauma therapy—an Orwellian leap in mind control. 02:49:30 — The Unholy Alliance: Capitalism Meets Totalitarian Power Knight closes by warning that corporate profit motives and government surveillance have fused into a single global technocratic system. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

00:01:54 — Trump's “Peace Plan” for Ukraine Mirrors Real Estate Deals Knight ridicules Trump's 28-point Ukraine “peace plan” as a Kushner-style negotiation scam, arguing it treats war like a property flip. 00:07:07 — Europe's War Cult and the Rise of Authoritarian Leaders He warns that Macron, Scholz, and Starmer use endless war to justify censorship, digital IDs, and domestic surveillance—governments “at war with their own people.” 00:11:44 — Milo Yiannopoulos Exposes GOP Hypocrisy Knight highlights Milo's revelations about corruption and moral rot inside conservative circles, arguing controlled-opposition influencers sanitize vice as “freedom.” 00:16:06 — January 6th Was Fueled by Controlled Media Figures Knight names Fuentes, Jones, and others as agitators shielded from scrutiny, saying they exist to steer genuine dissent into chaos. 00:34:00 — The Surveillance Age: When Your Refrigerator Watches You He tells of “smart” appliances spying on owners, comparing the Internet-of-Things to an always-on domestic intelligence network. 00:36:20 — Edmonton's AI-Equipped Police Cameras Mark New Surveillance Era Knight reports on Axon's facial-recognition rollout targeting “7,000 high-risk citizens,” warning that predictive policing is replacing constitutional law. 01:09:10 — Google's AI Deletes a User's Entire Hard Drive A chilling example of corporate AI failure—Knight uses it to show how automation concentrates unaccountable power over private life. 01:13:05 — Drugs Are Not Violence: Trump's Duterte Doctrine He exposes Trump's rhetoric equating drug use with armed combat, calling it moral inversion that paves the way for extrajudicial killings. 01:41:21 — Trump's Tariffs Increase Trade Deficit by 23 Percent Knight cites official data proving tariffs backfired—raising consumer prices, enriching China, and sinking U.S. manufacturing. 02:03:05 — Neuroscientist Warns of Eight 21st-Century Brain Threats Dr. Richard Restak outlines eight technological and psychological forces—AI, isolation, propaganda—reshaping and damaging the modern mind. 02:15:20 — Memory Editing: From Courtrooms to Soldiers Restak exposes DARPA research on erasing or rewriting memories under the banner of trauma therapy—an Orwellian leap in mind control. 02:49:30 — The Unholy Alliance: Capitalism Meets Totalitarian Power Knight closes by warning that corporate profit motives and government surveillance have fused into a single global technocratic system. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, once upon a time called food stamps, helps nearly 42 million Americans every month. While the 2025 government shutdown showed us what happens when SNAP dries up, we have yet to see the effects of major new legislative changes to the program.So what, exactly, is SNAP? How does it work? Who gets it? Why do we have it to begin with, and what does it look like now? Our guide is Sarah Bleich, Professor of Public Health Policy at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.