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California isn't just losing refineries. Mike Ariza warns that America is losing critical fuel infrastructure in one of the most strategically important military regions in the country. U.S. Navy veteran and longtime refinery control-board operator Mike Ariza joins Michael Jaco for an urgent conversation about California's shrinking refining capacity—and why this story reaches far beyond what Californians pay at the gas pump. Mike spent more than two decades inside major California refineries, working at Chevron, Flying J and Valero and serving as a senior refinery control-board supervisor. His work put him at the controls of some of the state's most complex refining operations, where he says he repeatedly helped prevent significant partial and full refinery outages. Now he's warning about a problem he says is far larger than gasoline prices. California's refining infrastructure is disappearing. Valero completed the idling of processing units at its 170,000-barrel-per-day Benicia refinery in April 2026. Meanwhile, industry representatives and California policymakers continue battling over environmental regulations, operating costs and the future of in-state fuel production. Mike explains what happens when California becomes increasingly dependent on foreign crude and imported finished gasoline and jet fuel—especially when the state is also home to dozens of military installations and plays a critical logistical role in America's Pacific defense posture.

What does Meta's new AI agent mean for finance stocks? And how will the Trump administration's plan to lower diesel prices impact oil companies? Plus, what did Paramount concede to get its $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover back on track? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does Meta's new AI agent mean for finance stocks? And how will the Trump administration's plan to lower diesel prices impact oil companies? Plus, what did Paramount concede to get its $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover back on track? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews Roy Hock about "Future-proofing" a risk program and what it means. They discuss energy awareness and its importance, especially for an energy company. Roy tells of the insurance career journey that led him to Valero. He explains some of the products Valero provides. Roy tells how his Risk team mitigates risk for Valero. He explains how he manages Valero's captive insurance company. More than ever, there are regulatory risks that need to be mitigated where possible.   Roy speaks of the South Texas RIMS Chapter and its engagement programs, including a shooting event and golf events. Listen for Roy's advice for young risk professionals who want to become strategic risk leaders over the next 10 years.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. Our topics are energy awareness and future-proofing a risk program. Our guest is Roy Hock, Director of Risk Finance & Casualty Insurance at Valero. But first… [:45] RIMS-CRMP: RIMS Certification Week will be held from September 21st through the 25th. The week is a global celebration of the RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional certification. [:57] It is a virtual event for you to learn about the certification, how it can strengthen your career and organization, and to understand how the RIMS-CRMP is shaping the future of risk management. [1:07] A link to Certification Week is in this episode's show notes. You can also find it at RIMS.org/Webinars. [1:14] Webinars: There are lots more RIMS Webinars coming up. On October 1st, Brown and Brown make their RIMS Webinars debut by discussing "The Future of Captives: What Risk Managers Should Think about Now." [1:27] Global Risk Consultants will return on October 8th to present "The 2027 Risk Agenda: 10 Engineering Priorities Risk Leaders Should Act on Now". [1:37] On Oct. 15, Verisk Maplecroft will lead the session "Beyond the Horizon: Turning External Risk Into Decision-Ready Insight". [1:46] On Oct. 22, Zurich returns to tell us all about "Cybercrime, Fraud and AI: Real-World Threats and Practical Defenses for Business Leaders". [1:57] Origami Risk returns on October 29th to present "Managing Insurance Programs at Scale: What Complex Portfolios Require". [2:06] On Nov. 5th, Riskonnect returns to deliver the session "Signal Over Noise: Smarter Risk Analytics". Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to register. [2:17] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:36] On with the Show! Our guest today is Roy Hock, the Director of Risk Finance & Casualty Insurance at Valero, one of the world's largest oil refineries. We will discuss what it takes to future-proof Valero's risk program, and we will discuss Energy Awareness Month in October. [3:08] You may know Roy from his presence in the RIMS Houston Chapter. He is a former president of that chapter, and you probably saw him at the RIMS Texas Regional in 2026. [3:23] Announcement: The speaker's views are his own, and not necessarily the views of Valero. [3:29] I'm looking forward to hearing how he manages risk for Valero, so let's get to it! [3:34] Interview! Roy Hock, welcome to RIMScast! [3:48] Roy started working for an insurance company right out of school. Most of his career has been in Houston. For the last six years, he has been in San Antonio at Valero. [4:03] Roy shares his early career path: underwriting, reinsurance, broker. Then he got his ARM. One of his friends was looking for a risk manager for a startup in Houston. Roy took the opportunity. He loved it until it was sold. [4:55] Roy moved on to another job. After a couple of years, Valero approached him, looking for a risk manager with experience in the oil and gas industry, for a job in San Antonio. Roy said yes. It's a wonderful city. He was very excited to be given the opportunity. [5:21] Roy says, six years later, he's Director of Risk Finance & Casualty Insurance, and loving every minute of it. [5:52] Roy says his work days are varied. Every day is an exciting new challenge. Roy oversees captive, casualty insurance, directors and officers insurance, and all other types of insurance. He works in a large team and is often the backup when people are out. He's keeping up his skills. [6:27] Roy also oversees the Risk Information Management System. Part of his team focuses on that, and he helps support them. [6:38] Roy says it's a big organization of 10,000 people, and there's always something happening. You never know what you're going to get from day to day. [6:48] Justin says he and Roy met right after RISKWORLD for a session with Origami Risk, "Future-Proofing Your Risk Program". Justin wanted to extend the dialog with Roy with Energy Awareness Month coming up in October. [7:06] Justin asks how important Energy Awareness Month is at Valero. Roy says every minute of every day is about energy awareness. [7:24] Valero is a refiner. They buy crude and refine it into jet fuel, diesel, and unleaded gas. They also produce ethanol and renewable diesel. They have their hands in a lot of things, all geared to moving people around the world. [7:52] Valero is always looking at how to create efficiencies and keep costs down. Energy is a big piece of that. They are in Texas, where wind and solar are big. Valero is a big energy consumer. [8:10] They try to keep the energy costs down and build efficiencies within the operation, not only to keep costs down but also to be more self-sustaining so they're taking less off the grid. [8:47] Roy says a risk manager not only has to understand the insurance side and the claims side, and how they interrelate, but you have to understand them in the context of your business. [8:58] You need to know how you make money, where the risks are, the trends you see, and help the organization identify those trends and find ways to address them when possible, via a captive or an outside carrier or internally with programs to mitigate risks and keep losses down. [9:23] Roy says if you don't understand the business, you can't do that very effectively. You need to understand the business. You don't need to know all the details of how a business works, but you need to know a very strong baseline and know who does know the answers. [9:38] Roy says creating that internal network is just as important as having the external network you get in the insurance world. You need to sit in between those two. [9:50] Roy has been at Valero for six years and two months. He came from an oil and gas background, on the insurance side of the business. He knew how the flow worked and what all the pieces did. Even after six years at Valero, Roy is still learning something every day. [10:22] Roy says it took a good year or two to feel comfortable "speaking" the business. He got there by listening to executives talk to carriers, by listening to earnings calls, and by listening to businesses asking Valero for things. Roy loves being a learner. [10:51] That's how Roy has gotten a baseline comfort with the business, and he knows who to ask when there are specific questions. [11:05] Roy has four people on his team, acting as internal support on top of other things they do for the company. The broad risk management group is around 20 people, including an internal TPA and risk engineers with niche knowledge in fire, water, and protection. [12:04] Roy says most companies don't do that. It's just how Valero developed over the years. [12:21] Justin asks what future-proofing a risk program means to Roy. Roy says it's staying on the pulse of what's going on in the business and in the insurance commercial markets, and maintaining a strong network across the board. Use that information. Does this apply to Valero? [12:58] Roy says you have to look at the workforce. Some people may retire. What does that mean? What will we look like in five years? Roy says we do a five-year team outlook for the knowledge transfer. What's on the horizon?  [13:27] Twenty years ago, cyber was a thing, but it wasn't a real thing. Now, it's a bigger thing. It's something we have to look at. It's been insane. Roy asks, What's this AI going to do to us? [13:47] Roy says a lot of that is coming from internal questions and resources. People from different departments bring questions. Roy says it's going to RIMS conferences and learning what's going on in the world, in the RIMS space, and in the technology space. [14:07] Roy says bringing all that together is what helps future-proof us. [14:39] Roy says he thinks all risk managers inherently do that. We're always trying to stay ahead of the ball. They want to stay at the forefront of what's going on in the world, so they can address it before it becomes a problem. That's the key. You're trying to address it. [14:59] If it is a business decision, bring to bear your business knowledge in discussions: If we do this, this is what could happen, and this is how we can mitigate it. Do you want to take the cost of that mitigation? Roy says that having those discussions helps a lot, as well. [15:21] A Quick Break! Many fantastic RIMS events are coming up in 2026. The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. The agenda is live, and registration is open. [15:38] Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [15:44] Save the dates: October 18th through the 21st. In Quebec City, we will be hosting the 50th Annual RIMS Canada Conference. Booth sales are open, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. [16:01] Also, remember to check out RIMS.org/Canada for our spinoff show, RIMScast Canada, with a new episode every month. [16:10] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. Registration is open. Visit RIMS.org/ERM2026. [16:23] We're already looking to RISKWORLD 2027, which will be held over four days in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 18th through the 21st! Member-only Registration will open on November 4th, and General Registration will open on December 2nd. [16:41] Get first access to the hotel block. Hotel reservations open on October 28th, ahead of public registration. Sitting this out is the real risk! The link to registration is in this episode's show notes. [16:54] Let's Return to Our Interview with Roy Hock of Valero! [17:01] Justin asks if electric vehicles (EVs) are a risk for Valero. Roy answers that Valero is a supply-and-demand organization. Futurists have predicted we would hit peak oil and we would not need oil. That has not come to pass. [17:40] Valero's philosophy is to do what is right, what makes profit for shareholders, and what's good for the world as they see it. So far, that's been doing very well for them. Valero is proud of what they've accomplished. [18:03] Roy says Valero has done things internally that people don't see to bring down its carbon footprint. Some regulatory switches have caused Valero to put those numbers forward. Roy says Valero is proud of those numbers and that their metrics are industry-leading. [19:06] Roy says Valero has a good story to tell and now they are telling it. It has been interesting. Some things they have been doing; some things have been in their plans for 20 years, as part of trying to run a good business. They've been doing all the right things, all along. [19:43] Roy says he thinks Valero's culture of humility is helping to future-proof the business. Interns and new hires seem to love Valero. Numbers are good. Retention numbers are really good. If young employees are unhappy with a company's culture, they look for something else. [20:31] Roy says, not only do we compensate them well, but also the culture keeps them engaged and wanting to work for us. Someone retired from Roy's team after 35-plus years. Roy says that is very common there. People like to work at Valero. It's a good spot. [20:53] Justin asks how geopolitical risks affect Roy's risk work at Valero. Roy says Valero has been forced to step up and participate in new ways recently. Around the world, regulations have changed. It's hard to plan a business around regulations that are here today and gone tomorrow. [21:47] Roy says they have to be at the table to try to mitigate that risk. Roy says "100%" there is more volatility on the regulatory side than when Valero started. The regulatory environment across the world swings back and forth. Valero is just trying to run a good business. [22:26] Roy says one side of the aisle doesn't like it, and the other side of the aisle doesn't like it for a completely different reason. [22:35] Valero is having to come sit at the table more often than ever to try to make sure their voice is heard and that what they're trying to do is coming across, to try to mitigate that risk as much as possible. It's not an insurance risk but a legal-type risk that Valero has to address. [23:08] Roy says that Risk has the attention of the C-Suite. In Roy's experience, even at previous companies, insurance is one of the big "spends" of a company. It's the Risk Management Group's role to mitigate risks, process claims, and make sure they stay under control. [23:43] Roy says that through Legal, or Treasury, or directly to the CFO, there's usually a line of sight to the C-Suite and the Board. Roy says sometimes you're placing insurance for the Board. Roy helps his VP get ready for the annual update to the Board and the big renewal cycles. [24:15] Roy says, in the renewal cycle, if Risk sees something on the horizon, it's easy for them, because of the networks they've built, to go to the C-Suite and communicate those risks or options to them. It's periodic. It happens all the time. [24:43] One more Quick Break! RIMS, The Foundation for Risk ManagementTM, is dedicated to shaping the future of the profession. By making a contribution, you are strengthening the global risk management community and investing in the future of the industry. [25:02] The Foundation also supports the Spencer Educational Foundation but has a different mission. The Foundation focuses on providing opportunities for those professionals who have already decided to enter risk management and are just getting started. [25:16] You can learn more about the Foundation by visiting www.RIMS.org/FRM.  While you're there, be sure to check out information about the Susan Meltzer Scholarship Fund, which was established to honor Ms. Meltzer, who was RIMS President in 1999 and 2000. [25:35] Susan Meltzer was a cherished RIMS President and contributed so much to RIMS and the greater risk community. Learn more at RIMS.org/FRM. [25:44] Let's Return to Our Interview with Roy Hock of Valero! [25:50] Justin and Roy talk about Roy's membership in the South Texas RIMS Chapter. Roy is the former President of the RIMS Houston Chapter. He says the South Texas RIMS Chapter is fantastic. [26:18] Roy says there are a lot of businesses coming into Texas, which means a lot of risk functions are moving in. The different chapters are growing. Everybody is doing a good job keeping their members engaged. They keep growing and finding new avenues of engagement. [26:40] Roy says 32 years ago the South Texas RIMS Chapter led the way and started a shooting event in the Spring. Roy was a traditional golfer in Houston. Roy says the shooting event is awesome. They still do a golf event as well. Valero is a big sponsor of these types of events. [27:03] Roy says his boss, Jeremy Bergeron, is a former President of the local chapter. Jeremy reports to the Board annually. Everybody on the team is hands-on, periodically touching base with the different groups. [27:34] Roy says Valero has a long history with and a love of RIMS. Often, the South Texas RIMS Chapter gets invites to play golf with different vendors, and Valero has been very good about supporting that. [27:52] Instead of chapter members going, they'll bring in students from St. Mary's University to attend these events as the future of the risk management industry. It's important to have them get engaged in these types of events, so the chapter helps support them and brings them in. [28:12] Roy sits on the St. Mary's Risk Advisory Board. It's been a pleasure. He loves it, and he says these kids are great. He says we have great future people coming into the industry. [28:30] Roy describes managing a captive for Valero. He has always been interested in how insurance companies function and work. When Valero approached him, it was for risk management and running a captive insurance company. He said, Sign me up! [28:58] Roy says it's great. Day to day, they're doing everything an insurance company does. They talk to regulators, they have managers, they have investments, and all the different things that accompany an insurance company. [29:09] Roy says Valero's captive is a company within a company, and an insurance company within a non-insurance-company environment. They insure Valero. Roy has a CPA on staff who is very helpful. She came from Valero's Accounting side, so she knows their needs. [29:39] Roy says that's one of the unique things about a captive. You need to be able to integrate with your parent company to consolidate everything correctly. The CPA is the bridge that does that for the captive. She has been very helpful to Roy and has helped him learn about it. [29:55] Roy says he didn't have a strong finance background. He knew basic accounting, but running a company is a little bit different. You need to know a little bit more. The CPA has helped Roy get educated on that. Accounting rules evolve, and regulations change all the time. [30:21] Roy says he likes policies and insurance. Reading a policy may not be for everybody, but it is for Roy, so it has been great. He gets to generate policies, which is even more fun. He gets to interact with a lot of fun and exciting people at Valero and outside. [31:08] Roy says they've redomiciled their captive to Texas. It's a growing captive, so there are a lot of moving parts, like a startup. He has to wear many hats. Valero allows Roy the opportunity to engage in helping with the process of pushing legislation. He likes the opportunity. [32:00] Roy would advise young risk professionals coming out of schools today, already understanding policies and risk registers, to continue their education. Designations are important, including the RIMS-CRMP. Roy got the ARM before the RIMS-CRMP was available. [33:10] Roy says things are changing constantly. When Roy took the ARM, there was no cyber piece. There is a piece on cyber now. It's a dynamic and ever-changing industry. Always keep your education up. Roy also advises that you need to build your network. [33:38] Roy says in insurance and risk management, and in your organization, you need to build your network so you can do your job and learn about what other people are doing in your organization and outside your organization. [33:53] Going to conferences helps in ways you don't even understand. As an industry, risk stands out as being more personable. You have data, systems, and risks, but you layer a personal connection on top of all of it. [34:23] Roy says a lot of students come out of school without a network. Roy tells his team to introduce these students to as many people as you can. Make sure that they get to all the conferences that they can. In the industry, we have a responsibility to help them with that. [34:58] As new risk professionals join the workforce, Roy says they should know that the traditional industries are not going anywhere. They are still very valuable and have a lot of career "legs" in them. You can make a great career working at an energy or energy-related company. [35:14] Roy says new risk professionals should keep an open mind to it and see what they like. As many pieces as there are on the insurance side, there are as many on the energy side. There are all types of energy and all types of places to play. [35:35] Roy says to move around, learn about these different pieces, and see what speaks to you. If you don't like what you're doing, you're not going to do as good a job. If you like what you're doing, you're always going to push yourself to do the best job. [35:33] Special thanks again to Roy Hock for joining us here on RIMScast! I've got a link in this episode's show notes to the on-demand video of "Future-Proofing Your Risk Program: Keeping Pace with Scale, Complexity, and Visibility," featuring Roy Hock and presented by Origami Risk. [36:10] Visit https://www.RIMS.org/Webinars and scroll down the page to find it. [36:14] Happy Energy Awareness Month! [36:16] Plug Time! Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [36:34] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [36:50] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [37:03] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. Please remember to subscribe to RIMScast on your favorite podcasting app. You can email us at Content@RIMS.org. 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In this episode of The Charlie James Show airing on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, host Charlie James opens by welcoming autumn and diving straight into Donald Trump's address at the United Nations General Assembly. Trump's remarks focus heavily on opposition to international institutions like the International Criminal Court, his views on protecting children from transgender medical interventions, concerns over religious persecution against Christians worldwide, and a newly signed trilateral security agreement involving Greenland, Denmark, and the United States. The primary focus of the episode then shifts to local news in Spartanburg, South Carolina, regarding the planned Valero data center. Callers express frustration over updated projections revealing the facility will require between 1.2 and 1.6 million gallons of water per day—a significant jump from initial estimates of under 500,000 gallons. Callers and the host debate closed-loop cooling systems, evaporative water loss, potential noise pollution from backup diesel generators, and local governance accountability. Additional topics include federal laws surrounding home alcohol distillation versus home brewing, shifting cultural dynamics, and changing political landscapes as the 2026 midterms approach.

Empezamos con fuerza este episodio analizando dos situaciones federativas que nos dejan muchas preguntas: ¿Qué pretenden los arruinadores de la federación? Han privatizado la Copa de Galicia de CX? ¿Por qué? ¿Quién se va a llevar el dinero destinado al nuevo "Superprestixio?¿Por qué motivo no proporcionan información cuando se habían comprometido a hacerlo? Y También: ¿Qué pretenden con el Campeonato gallego de escolares? ¿Por qué ni la federación ni la Dirección Xeral de la xunta se toman en serio las quejas que se han presentado? ¿Por qué no obligan a cumplir la normativa a los organizadores cuando a determinados clubs se les aplica a rajatabla? ¿Por qué se toman en broma a tod@s l@s federad@s Gallegos? ¿Hay responsabilidades penales y/o administrativas? Igual debemos empezar a sacar más informaciones lamentables en futuros episodios como las facturas de los campeonatos.... Sólo el tiempo nos dará las respuestas a todo esto (como siempre). En otro orden de cosas también analizamos la competición profesional. Seguimos las pruebas de Alejandra Neira y compartimos nuestro punto de vista sobre el final de la vuelta a España. Los mundiales están a la vuelta de la esquina y recompilamos las cometiicones que han hecho (y ganado) los favoritos al arcoiris. En cuanto al MTB os contamos qué le ha pasado a Valero en el mundial de XCM y hacemo sprevia de la Transgalaica, con todos los números y posibilidades para Manzaneda: ¿Habrá estrategia de equipo en el Xesteiras? ¿ROmperá Brandán su racha de 13 años consecutivos haciendo podium en la general? En el calendario os contamos todas las novedaes y opciones, con dominancia actual del calendario de CX que ya da comienzo.

Rueda de prensa de José Mourinho tras la victoria del Real Madrid en Martínez Valero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El Madrid domina en el Martínez Valero frente al ElcheSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Chapa de Chitu sobre el partido del Real Madrid en el Martínez Valero con reivindicación de minutos para Carlos Espí y crítica a la dejadez del equipo en la segunda parte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA TRIBU (09:00-10:00): La visita del Real Madrid al Martínez Valero en semana de derbi, las posibles rotaciones de Mourinho, el fichaje de Diomande y la superioridad del Barcelona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Learn more about OVTLYR: https://youtu.be/TUCbD5KovlcThe market is starting to look very different. SPY now has the 10 EMA under the 20 EMA with price below the 50 EMA, and the Nasdaq is showing the same kind of bearish shift. After months of frustrating sideways action, the market may finally be trying to choose a direction—and right now, that direction is lower.The warning signs were already there. Market breadth has been bearish across nearly every sector, with utilities standing almost completely alone. That's important because utilities are typically viewed as a defensive, flight-to-safety area. While price was still chopping sideways, money was already beginning to move defensively underneath the surface.At the same time, oil is surging and the global energy market is looking increasingly fragile. Earlier in the conflict, large inventories and reduced Chinese demand helped prevent oil prices from going parabolic. But those buffers are much weaker now. Global inventories have been drawn down, the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen substantially, and Chinese oil imports are starting to recover.That creates a much tighter backdrop for energy.The Sector Intelligence Map confirms that energy has become one of the strongest areas of the market. Oil and gas refining and marketing, along with equipment and services, are seeing improving momentum. Stocks like PBF, Phillips 66, Valero, Marathon, and others are showing bullish momentum signals while much of the broader market remains weak.But strength does not automatically mean opportunity.This is exactly why I'm still avoiding the entire energy sector. Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, tanker attacks, infrastructure strikes, and policy headlines can move these stocks dramatically overnight. You can feel like a genius one day and watch the entire setup change the next. That kind of catalyst risk simply isn't something I want in the portfolio.And that's the bigger lesson. You do not have to trade everything. You do not have to participate just because one sector is moving. If the market isn't giving you a setup where you can control the risk and sleep at night, sitting in cash is still a valid decision.✅ SPY and Nasdaq shifting toward bearish trends✅ Market breadth and utilities as a flight-to-safety signal✅ Oil-market fragility, inventories, and Strait of Hormuz risk✅ Energy-sector strength and refining stocks✅ Catalyst risk, volatility, and knowing when to stay in cashIf you've ever watched one sector explode higher while the rest of the market falls apart and felt like you were missing out… this one is worth watching. Opportunity matters, but the quality and predictability of the risk matters more.Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8eBX9zMCmkSubscribe to OVTLYR for disciplined trading strategies that actually make sense.

Escuchamos las palabras de Mourinho y Mbappé en la previa del Real Madrid - Inter y repasamos el Elche - Real Sociedad en el Martínez Valero. 

Fran Valero (entrenador del Calasanz de Soria) - Histórico fin de semana en Tercera división.

President Donald Trump is meeting with oil refining executives at the White House as gasoline prices climb above $4 a gallon and diesel averages more than $5.60. The administration is seeking ideas to lower prices and expand refinery capacity as fuel costs become a growing economic and political concern. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

El Barça goleó al Elche en el debut en LaLiga por 0-5 en el Martínez Valero.

El Barça se gusta y golea al Elche en el primer partido de liga. Escuchamos a los protagonistas del partido. El Sanedrín analiza el encuentro del Martínez Valero. Julián Álvarez recibe una pitada monumental del Metropolitano. Repaso de los partidos del resto de la jornada en la liga y el fútbol internacional. La Vuelta a España y la Fórmula 1. 

El Barça goleó al Elche en el debut en LaLiga por 0-5 en el Martínez Valero.

El Barça se gusta y golea al Elche en el primer partido de liga. Escuchamos a los protagonistas del partido. El Sanedrín analiza el encuentro del Martínez Valero. Julián Álvarez recibe una pitada monumental del Metropolitano. Repaso de los partidos del resto de la jornada en la liga y el fútbol internacional. La Vuelta a España y la Fórmula 1. 

Mari Paz Valero es modelo linarense, además de influencer, que sabe lo que es conquistar coronas Miss Curvys. Con ella, y sobre el mundo en el que se mueve, charlamos en Hoy por Hoy Verano de Radio Linares. 

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Cada noche, Laura Piñero entrevista a un creador digital o divulgador que merece la pena conocer. Voces jóvenes, proyectos singulares y miradas frescas que están construyendo algo nuevo en internet. Hoy charlamos con Ana María Valero, responsable de la protectora USKAR, una organización sin ánimo de lucro dedicada al rescate, rehabilitación y búsqueda de hogares para animales abandonados y maltratados en Huéscar, provincia de Granada, que en los últimos meses ha alcanzado una fama que no podían sospechar gracias al impacto que tienen en redes los vídeos sobre los rescates que realizan.

Esta noche dedicamos El Faro de verano a "Historias de Italia".Laura Piñero conversa con el cocinero Carlos Casillas, el chef con estrella michelín del restaurante Barro, que estos días se han organizado para repartir más de 19.000 comidas para bomberos, desalojados, voluntarios y personal de emergencias que trabajan en el incendio forestal de la provincia de Ávila.En la caja de voces de esta noche ahondamos en todo el trasfondo lingüístico y simbólico de la palabra "amor". El escritor Andrés Neuman y Laura Piñero recorren su origen, su evolución en los diccionarios y las distintas formas de entenderlo a lo largo de la historia y la literatura. En el Club de las 2, viajamos hasta el festival La Mar de Músicas de Cartagena, para charlar con La Niña, la artista italiana Carola Moccia. Con ella hablamos de su último disco 'FURÈSTA', un homenaje al poder femenino, a la lengua napolitana y al folclore italiano.Y en el Feed del Faro charlamos con Ana María Valero, responsable de la protectora USKAR, una organización sin ánimo de lucro dedicada al rescate, rehabilitación y búsqueda de hogares para animales abandonados y maltratados en Huéscar, provincia de Granada.

Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Learn more about OVTLYR: https://youtu.be/TUCbD5KovlcThink finding winning stocks is all about buying the dip? Think again.In this session, we're putting the new OVTLYR Sector Intelligence Map to work to uncover what the market is actually rewarding right now. Instead of chasing beaten-down stocks and hoping they bounce, you'll see a smarter way to spot sectors with real momentum and avoid the ones quietly draining portfolios.The biggest takeaway? Money leaves clues. If you know where it's flowing, you're already ahead of most investors.Here's what you'll discover:✅ How to quickly identify the strongest and weakest market sectors✅ Why buying strength often beats buying "cheap" stocks✅ The simple process for narrowing thousands of stocks into a manageable watchlist✅ Real chart examples featuring energy, materials, IBM, SOFI, Exxon Mobil, Suncor Energy, Valero, YPF, and moreYou'll also see how the OVTLYR screener, buy and sell signals, Fear & Greed indicators, trend analysis, and Sector Intelligence Map all work together to help you make more confident trading decisions without drowning in endless research.If you've ever wondered why some stocks keep climbing while others stay stuck in painful downtrends, this breakdown connects the dots. The market is constantly rotating, and learning how to follow that rotation can completely change the way you build your watchlist.Watch until the end because several stocks are analyzed live, giving you practical examples you can apply to your own trading right away.Subscribe to OVTLYR for disciplined trading strategies that actually make sense.

Alejandro Dolina, Patricio Bartón, Gillespi Introducción • 0:00:00 Apertura y presentación del programa • 0:03:14 Próximas actuaciones en El Palomar, Córdoba, Avellaneda y Montevideo Segmento Inicial • 0:05:26 Cosas con las que el hombre se cree repentinamente piola • 0:08:17 Barba como supuesto signo de autoridad y cambio de imagen • 0:10:23 Tatuajes, frases y modelos de “piolismo” • 0:13:31 Anteojos de sol, poses y accesorios exagerados • 0:17:07 Pantalones chupines, moda y discusiones sobre comodidad • 0:26:51 Moto con escape libre y estética de motociclista • 0:29:45 Fumar como gesto de seducción y pose antigua • 0:32:57 Gorras, universo trap y referencias gauchescas • 0:37:00 Productos para adelgazar y tratamientos dudosos • 0:39:55 Tener perros grandes como símbolo de presencia • 0:43:43 Gel en el pelo y otros recursos pasados de moda • 0:45:04 Estudiar psicología como forma de parecer moderno o perspicaz • 0:46:40 Camisas abiertas, cadenas y estética setentista • 0:47:27 La moto como fantasía de libertad y comentario sobre lo escandinavo Mensajes de los oyentes • 0:51:32 Comentarios sobre helados, Manuel Puig y dudas lingüísticas • 0:56:02 Aportes sobre vainilla, documental de animales y palabras como “figón” • 0:58:42 Comentarios sobre obras de Dolina, Maldacena y hamburguesas Segmento Dispositivo • 1:04:46 La Guerra de los Pasteles entre Francia y México • 1:05:55 Reclamo del pastelero Remontel y tensión comercial franco-mexicana • 1:09:35 Bloqueo francés, ultimátum y ataque a Veracruz • 1:11:45 Derrota mexicana, indemnización y pérdida de la pierna de Santa Anna • 1:13:09 Acuerdo de paz, nueva intervención francesa y mención de Maximiliano • 1:15:17 Idea de Latinoamérica e Iberoamérica a partir del interés francés • 1:16:48 “La Vuelta de Obligado” ♫ por Alberto Merlo Segmento Humorístico • 1:21:02 Qué hacer con los niños cuando no hay luz • 1:22:18 La escondida y juegos de oscuridad • 1:24:12 Valero, soplagol y “cigarrillo 43” • 1:27:07 Payana y dificultades del juego • 1:28:53 Juego de la Oca, juegos de mesa y variantes deportivas • 1:30:49 Bolitas, yo-yo y recuerdos de demostraciones televisivas • 1:34:26 Corte de luz, pareja a oscuras y radio portátil • 1:35:26 Problemas con la luz, el cable y los dispositivos digitales Sordo Gancé / Manuel Moreira • 1:41:43 Presentación del segmento musical • 1:42:30 “Monte criollo” ♫ • 1:44:46 “Blues da Piedade” ♫ • 1:47:40 Pedido de “Kilómetro 11” / cierre musical (Resumen generado automáticamente con IA, puede contener errores)

Edge of the World prequel episodes: S3E05 - "LIVE at Studio 4" - September 2025, and S3E09 - "The January Live Show at Studio 4" - January 2026! Featuring: DM: Matías Valero (he/they) Parr: Beth Brophy (they/she) Etterly: Bailey Fazzio (she/her) Rex: Anders Hultstrom (he/him) Produced By: Mormo: Scott Hebert (he/him) --- "Twin Portals" is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. --- Thank you to the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, the Minnesota Legacy Amndment, and the voters of Minnesota! --- The title song, "Avernum," used with permission, and thanks to Leeland Campana of Star Wolf. --- Content Inquiries: twinportalsgame@gmail.com Business Inquiries: scootalongproductions@gmail.com

Speed Run the Podcast, where we speed through 12 question topics for a guest to speed run a podcast in 10 minutes as a challenge. This week we are joined by friend of the show Justin Valero to talk JAMES BOND FIRST LIGHT. Hear us speed run several questions on this streaming show on our favorite spy. ►Follow Justin: https://www.instagram.com/prospero89/ Check out Justin on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/prospero1989 ►Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thewafflepresspodcast ►YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheWafflePress ►SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thewafflepress ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wn6x2sfn6eCmg1MYDUW45?si=41ba4346059746cf ►iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-waffle-press-podcast/id1265467358?mt=2 ►Check out FilmCred! https://film-cred.com/

From corporate polluters to political bosses, power elites try to create a myth of inevitability, trying to make workaday people feel helpless, too small to change the injustices of the system. Don't bother is their message.But the feisty residents of Boxtown, Tennessee, definitely did bother when they learned that a couple of profiteering fossil fuel giants were targeting them. Boxtown, a historic Black neighborhood of Memphis settled by former slaves 160 years ago, was considered by Valero Energy and Plains All-American Pipeline to be politically powerless, so when these multibillion-dollar petro powers decided to ram a dirty and dangerous pipeline through the Memphis area, Boxtown was their chosen route. The rich Texas oil barons even sneeringly called the lower-income community, “The point of least resistance.”Boy did they get that wrong! Those “small” people of Boxtown resisted fiercely and smartly. Most flat-out refused to sell their family land at the thieving price offered by the oil slicks. They forged a unified grassroots coalition (Memphis Community Against the Pipeline), reached out to other neighborhoods, and educated locals about the terrible safety records of the two corporate plunderers. They also enlisted environmental groups to help beat back the strong-arm attempt by Valero and Plains All-American to seize the people's property through eminent-domain. It's a long story, with many ups and downs, but the inspiring essence of it is that local “nobodies” defeated the big money and raw racist arrogance of a powerhouse duo of absentee corporate elites that disrespected – and misjudged – them.It gets little national media attention, but regular grassroots communities and coalitions are mounting – and winning – such gutsy fights against corporate exploiters all across America. We're not helpless or too small – remember this: Even the smallest dog can lift its leg on the tallest building! To learn more, contact MemphisCAP.org.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

LEARN MORE about NDX: ⁠https://www.nasdaq.com/nasdaq-100-options-xnd-ndx?utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=RiskReversal⁠ SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: http://riskreversal.substack.com/ Guy Adami and Dan Nathan hit a major milestone and don't hold back on what the market is really telling you beneath the surface. The Nasdaq is up 35% since March. Q1 earnings beat rates are near historic highs. Consumer sentiment is holding. So why do Mastercard, Visa, and American Express look like they're quietly falling apart? And why is the VIX on the Nasdaq flashing a warning that most investors aren't paying attention to? Guy and Dan break it all down — from the concentration risk hiding inside the indices, to crude oil's technical setup, to what the Cisco/fiber parallel from 1999 might mean for Nvidia and the AI trade today. Topics covered: Mastercard, Visa & AmEx: what the payment processors are signaling about the consumer Nasdaq 100 concentration: 15 names carrying the whole index VIX vs. VIX-N: the divergence Kevin Davitt says you need to watch Broadcom earnings preview: a $2.3 trillion company with 670% expected EPS growth — is it already priced in? Palo Alto Networks: best in class, but has it overshot? Software stocks: the bounce, the fade, and what comes next Oil and energy: why Valero is at all-time highs while crude is well off its peak The Cisco-to-Nvidia comparison — and why it's eerily familiar -- Learn more about FactSet: https://www.factset.com/lp/mrkt-callFollow us on Twitter @MRKTCallFollow @GuyAdami on TwitterFollow @CarterBWorth on TwitterFollow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMediaLike us on Facebook @RiskReversalWatch all of our videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featuring: DM: Matías Valero (he/they) Parr: Beth Brophy (they/she) Etterly: Bailey Fazzio (she/her) Rex: Anders Hultstrom (he/him) Produced By: Mormo: Scott Hebert (he/him) --- "Twin Portals" is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. --- Thank you to the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, the Minnesota Legacy Amndment, and the voters of Minnesota! --- The title song, "Avernum," used with permission, and thanks to Leeland Campana of Star Wolf. --- Content Inquiries: twinportalsgame@gmail.com Business Inquiries: scootalongproductions@gmail.com

Julián Fernando Lemos Valero, vicepresidente corporativo de estrategia y nuevos negocios de Ecopetrol by Diario La república

Valero's Benicia refinery employed hundreds of people and contributed millions in taxes to the local government for decades. Now, with the refinery on its way out, local leaders hope Benicia can be a leading example for how cities transition away from the fossil fuel industry. But with tight city budgets and a global fuel crisis looming, that's much easier said than done. Links: California's Fuel Fears Threaten Benicia's ‘Just Transition' to Green Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Independence means you can't blame nobody” ~ Don Trip  “When you're independent, you have to grind twice as hard!” ~ Eddie Valero  Memphis artists and entrepreneurs Don Trip and Eddie Valero sit down with Lalaa Shepard for a new episode of Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report. During the interview, the two speak on vulnerability in music, fatherhood, independence, ownership, family relationships, major record labels, ageism in hip hop, prison, touring independently, and maintaining integrity in today's music industry. Don Trip also opens up about his relationship with his mother, fake industry relationships, and why independence means accountability. Eddie Valero reflects on family struggles, his father serving time in prison, and lessons learned throughout his journey in music and business.  The two also discuss their collaborative project “Armageddon,” dropping May 22nd, the Step Brothers 4 Life Tour, industry politics, and what progress means to them today.  Interview by Lalaa Shepard Presented by The Progress Report  Watch more exclusive interviews and content at TPRMediaGroup.com  #LongLivePif  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrdontrip/  https://www.instagram.com/eddievalero_/  https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/  https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/  https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/  Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com  Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183  Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Shreve and Justin Nielsen walk through Monday's market action and discuss key stocks to watch in Stock Market Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this “pawndering” episode of God and Our Dogs, host Meg Grier is joined by Curtis Bissonette — a 20+ year Boerne resident and Director of Transportation Projects at Valero — to reflect on a K9 story from Sheriff Al Auxier about police dog Renee, who was redirected from guide dog work to law enforcement and thrived. Curtis connects Renee's story to his own career journey and to training his young Labrador Retriever, Grace, drawing parallels about purpose, calling, and the patience God shows us as we grow into who He designed us to be. Curtis also shares about Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries' youth mentoring program, which has 60+ students waiting for mentors. Learn more at hillcountrydailybread.org. 0:00 – Intro / Welcome 1:28 – Guest intro: Curtis Bissonette 2:14 – Al Auxier's K9 story: Renee finds her purpose 3:57 – “Pawndering” begins: Curtis reflects on Renee's story 5:06 – How do we know when we're blossoming? 5:50 – Grace the puppy & knowing your pedigree/potential 7:26 – Discouragement, stumbling, and God's heart posture 9:05 – Catching yourself as a trainer; God as perfect Father 9:40 – "I am the vine": pruning, growth, and returning to God 11:25 – Training Grace, pruning ourselves, strong will & patience 12:39 – Hill Country Daily Bread youth mentoring program 14:17 – Closing / How to find the show

What does it take to keep a refinery running when the world won't stop throwing curveballs?In this episode, Ted Stank and guest co-host Lance Saunders speak with Tom Johnson, VP of procurement at HF Sinclair, an independent petroleum refiner with operations throughout the mid-continent, southwestern and Rocky Mountain regions. Recorded live at the Supply Chain Forum, the conversation pulled back the curtain on one of the more essential and misunderstood industries in the global economy. Among the topics discussed were why surety of supply—not cost—is the 3 a.m. concern keeping procurement leaders awake, and how the Strait of Hormuz closure and ongoing geopolitical volatility are rippling through petrochemical supply chains in ways consumers never see. Johnson also discussed the crude oil import-export paradox and how refinery infrastructure dictates crude "diets," the rise of data analytics as a seat at the operations table, how tariffs stress-tested supplier relationships and exposed the limits of sub-tier supply chain visibility, and what the skilled trades shortage means for heavy industrial operations.Johnson is a UT Knoxville SCM alum who has spent his entire career in oil and gas, previously holding roles at Valero and Holly Frontier. He oversees a procurement organization of approximately 100 professionals managing roughly $2 billion in annual spend, including labor, plant inventory, and category management.The episode was recorded live at the Supply Chain Forum on April 22, 2026.Related links:Save the date for the Fall Supply Chain Forum, Nov. 10–12Download free white papers from UT expertsBecome a GSCI partner to learn, network, and recruit with the top supply chain education institution in North America Join the Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative to explore advanced concepts in SCM with top industry experts and scholars  Follow GSCI on LinkedIn  Subscribe to GSCI's monthly newsletter   Read the latest news and insights from GSCI Text the Tennessee on Supply Chain Management team!

Featuring: DM: Matías Valero (he/they) Parr: Beth Brophy (they/she) Etterly: Bailey Fazzio (she/her) Rex: Anders Hultstrom (he/him) Produced By: Mormo: Scott Hebert (he/him) --- "Twin Portals" is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. --- Thank you to the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, the Minnesota Legacy Amndment, and the voters of Minnesota! --- The title song, "Avernum," used with permission, and thanks to Leeland Campana of Star Wolf. --- Content Inquiries: twinportalsgame@gmail.com Business Inquiries: scootalongproductions@gmail.com

We kick off tonight's pod in a celebratory fashion as Lauren Coughlin calls in after winning the LPGA event at Shadow Creek. Then Soly drops some notes from his first day on the grounds at Augusta National before we recap Saturday's ANWA finale, JJ Spaun's win at the Valero, and some assorted news and notes heading into Masters week.  TimeStamps: 00:00 - Intro, LC + Shadow Creek Recap 31:00 - Soly's Sunday at ANGC 47:30 - ANWA  1:09:00 - JJ Spaun - Valero Recap 1:23:45 - News and notes + DJ's Notebook Support our Sponsors: Titleist AT&T Arccos Golf If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the best fairway woods of 2026? Well GolfWRX just published their Best Fairway Woods list for this year and I break down who made it and a few who didn't on the show. Out at the Valero Texas Open there are some very interesting putters in some bags being tested. We have to jump in and talk about a few that stood out from Hideki, Marco, and Grillo with some special sauce! Finally, there isn't a ton on the workshop bench this week but it looks like I am going to have to reshaft my brother's set as the heads are flying off!

A week after Evan talked about Tiger Woods competing again, that take took a drastic turn after Woods latest arrest. Last week Evan talked about the great story that is Gary Woodland and that story got even better, hopefully you player him and of course Evan makes his picks for the Valero Open. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Andy on the road, Brendan! is joined by various members of the Fried Egg Golf team for a Wednesday medley episode. He opens by himself following the latest news from Tiger Woods, who announced he was stepping away from the game to seek treatment and focus on his health. Brendan provides the latest on the situation before transitioning into a previously recorded segment with Kevin Van Valkenburg discussing this morning's release of the police report from Tiger's Friday arrest (06:25). The two also unpack some remarks from Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, who is finding a way to ruin Brendan's day in March instead of just during Sundays during the football season. Meg Adkins then stops by to preview this week's Augusta National Women's Amateur (29:35). Meg runs through the top storylines of the week, ANWA's place in the greater women's golf ecosystem, and the quirky format that leads to an interesting leaderboard late on Sunday. Lastly, Joseph LaMagna joins Brendan ahead of his favorite PGA Tour event, the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio (53:35). Brendan questions "the Boys" about what they're most excited for at their first Masters with press credentials, leading to a detailed explanation of PJ's anxieties around press conferences. Joseph takes over for Andy and gives out 5 Guys to Monitor This Week (For Various Reasons) at the Valero, covering local legends and a very topical Game Within a Game for Masters season. Brendan unleashes an all-time rant about youth sports while discussing the Drive, Chip & Putt finals this weekend and poses a quiz to Joseph and PJ as part of the Masters Fact of the Day. Finally, the three discuss the biggest news of the week: Tommy Fleetwood's new hat deal with Blackstone and Jason Kelce's Masters broadcast assignment. We'll be back on Friday with a special Flashback to get you set for the first major of 2026.

Aaron McIntire looks at President Trump's latest comments suggesting serious talks with a "new and more reasonable regime" in Iran to wind down military operations, contrasted with Secretary of State Marco Rubio's more cautious tone. We examine Rubio's reset on why Iran remains a long-standing threat and his warning to European NATO allies about the one-sided nature of the relationship. Domestically, Vice President J.D. Vance pushes back hard on Senate Republicans protecting the filibuster ahead of the Save America Act fight. Plus, leaked audio from Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reveals his reluctance to address the death of Iran's Supreme Leader because "people in Dearborn are sad," new FBI confirmation that the recent synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism, and listener follow-up on the Valero refinery explosion.   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Iran regime change, Marco Rubio Iran, Trump Iran talks, JD Vance filibuster, Save America Act, Abdul El-Sayed Dearborn, Michigan synagogue attack, Hezbollah terrorism, Lindsey Graham Disney, NATO warning, Valero refinery explosion

Aaron McIntire breaks down the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury as the conflict enters its second month, with fresh Iranian strikes hitting a key U.S. base in Saudi Arabia. At home, House Republicans clash with the Senate over a stopgap funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security amid ongoing immigration enforcement battles. We also examine Vice President Vance's comments on Ilhan Omar, Stephen Miller's fraud task force targeting Minnesota's Somali community, and rising tensions on the streets with "No Kings" protests. Plus, fatherhood advice from Vance, questions around recent refinery and airport incidents, and more...   The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Operation Epic Fury, Iran war update, Prince Sultan base attack, DHS funding shutdown, House GOP stopgap, Ilhan Omar immigration fraud, Stephen Miller fraud task force, No Kings protests, Tim Walz Somali pledge, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, JD Vance fatherhood advice, Valero refinery explosion, Denver airport power outage

State Senator Greg Dolezal drops jaw-dropping revelations from private meetings with Dominion, the kind of insider truth the media refuses to touch. While Rasmussen confirms most Americans now openly reject the 2020 results, the establishment keeps gaslighting us with “election denier” smears. Laura Loomer's wild accusations against Flynn, Tucker, Joe Kent, and Candace Owens get instantly shredded, John Thune plays parliamentarian games to kill the SAVE Act, and everyday Americans are erupting. Add Oregon's insane “PEACE Act” trying to ban hunting, fishing, and livestock, and the message is clear: our own leaders are waging war on the people they're supposed to serve.Then refinery veteran and GasCrisis.org founder Mike Ariza joins the fight. With 35 years on the control boards at Chevron, Valero, and Flying J — plus Navy nuclear experience — Mike breaks down the real impact of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, Tehran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, and the tit-for-tat attacks on Gulf oil and gas facilities. He explains exactly how these shocks will spike fertilizer prices (since natural gas is the key feedstock), hammer American farmers, and drive long-term grocery inflation on everything from bread to meat. This is the perfect storm he's been warning about for years: foreign dependence meets Middle East chaos while California keeps shutting down its own refineries.Finally, election integrity warriors Scott Milheiser and Tim Ramthun bring the latest from the courthouse and the bigger battle ahead. From Scott's raw video outside the trial to the juror message sent to Harry Wait afterward, they expose how the system continues to protect the fraud while punishing those who dare to question it. Americans are done being divided and lied to. We want secure elections, the ability to produce our own food, and leaders who actually represent us, not globalist policies that import chaos and destroy the republic. This is the show they don't want you to hear.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:00:49] Trump Announces Iran Talks — Iran Says No Talks Exist, Calls It Fake News A $1.5B stock bet and $192M oil short were placed minutes before Trump's announcement, while Iran's foreign ministry simultaneously denied any contact with Washington had occurred. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:14] Massive Pre-Announcement Trade on Stocks and Oil Flagged as Likely Inside Job S&P 500 futures and oil futures saw an anomalous volume surge 5–15 minutes before Trump's peace announcement, with the stock bet returning 2.5% and the oil short returning 6% — drawing direct comparisons to pre-9/11 insider trading. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:05:23] Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Preceded by Israeli Search Spike on March 17th A Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas exploded under disputed circumstances. Google Analytics data shows a significant search surge for "Port Arthur, Texas" originating from Israel days before the incident. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:11:05] Colonel McGregor: Iran Is Winning — US Repeating Vietnam-Era Spreadsheet War Strategy McGregor argues Iran spent 20 years preparing to survive a US assault and has succeeded, while US leadership repeats the failed Vietnam-era body count metric of listing sorties and bomb tonnage as proof of progress. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:22:06] Goldman Sachs Analyst: Trump's Iran Escalation Is the Same Scam He Ran on Tariffs A Goldman analyst maps Trump's Iran behavior — float, escalate, ultimatum, off-ramp — as identical to his North Korea, Soleimani, and China tariff playbooks, warning Iran has likely recognized the pattern and won't provide an easy concession. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:33:38] Iran Releases Specific Target List Across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait Iran published a location-specific list of refineries, power plants, and desalination complexes across Gulf States to be struck if its infrastructure is hit again. The IEA director warns the crisis already exceeds both 1970s oil shocks combined. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:48:34] Former Wall Street Journal Editor: Americans Now Trust Iran's War Reports Over Their Own President Former WSJ editor-in-chief Gerard Baker calls Trump "Baghdad Bob," saying Americans are now in the unprecedented position of finding the enemy's battlefield reporting more credible than their own commander-in-chief's. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:50:00] Trump Promoted the CIA Torturer Who Fabricated Iraq War Intelligence to CIA Director Trump appointed Gina Haspel — the CIA officer who extracted false WMD intelligence through torture and delivered it to Colin Powell for his UN presentation — revealing the Iran war is being run by the same apparatus that manufactured the Iraq war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:05:29] Joe Kent vs. Mark Levin: Israel Dragged US Into War, FBI Now Investigating Kent for Leaking Kent argued on Levin's program that Israel's lobby deliberately moved the nuclear red line to sabotage US-Iran negotiations. The FBI has since opened a leaking investigation against Kent, widely characterized as retaliatory political targeting. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:14:34] Kent to Tucker Carlson: Israel's Goal Is to Destroy the Entire Middle East, Not Just Iran In a two-hour Carlson interview, Kent argues US and Israeli objectives have diverged — Washington seeks limited goals, but Israel aims to destabilize the entire Gulf region for territorial expansion. Kent calls for withdrawing US defensive support as the only real leverage. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:35:02] Susie Wiles Has Cancer — Stephen Miller Now Ascending as Dominant White House Influence Wiles, described as a moderating force in the Trump White House, is stepping back due to cancer. Stephen Miller is positioned to fill the power vacuum, with ICE agents already operating under a grant of absolute immunity. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:42:31] Blackburn's AI Bill: Full Section 230 Repeal, Mandatory Watermarking, Federal Internet Takeover Blackburn's 291-page bill repeals Section 230, mandates content provenance watermarking on all AI media, and expands liability across all platforms — effectively forcing open source and small developers out of existence while centralizing internet control through corporate enforcement. ────────────────────────────────────────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.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:00:49] Trump Announces Iran Talks — Iran Says No Talks Exist, Calls It Fake News A $1.5B stock bet and $192M oil short were placed minutes before Trump's announcement, while Iran's foreign ministry simultaneously denied any contact with Washington had occurred. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:14] Massive Pre-Announcement Trade on Stocks and Oil Flagged as Likely Inside Job S&P 500 futures and oil futures saw an anomalous volume surge 5–15 minutes before Trump's peace announcement, with the stock bet returning 2.5% and the oil short returning 6% — drawing direct comparisons to pre-9/11 insider trading. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:05:23] Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Preceded by Israeli Search Spike on March 17th A Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas exploded under disputed circumstances. Google Analytics data shows a significant search surge for "Port Arthur, Texas" originating from Israel days before the incident. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:11:05] Colonel McGregor: Iran Is Winning — US Repeating Vietnam-Era Spreadsheet War Strategy McGregor argues Iran spent 20 years preparing to survive a US assault and has succeeded, while US leadership repeats the failed Vietnam-era body count metric of listing sorties and bomb tonnage as proof of progress. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:22:06] Goldman Sachs Analyst: Trump's Iran Escalation Is the Same Scam He Ran on Tariffs A Goldman analyst maps Trump's Iran behavior — float, escalate, ultimatum, off-ramp — as identical to his North Korea, Soleimani, and China tariff playbooks, warning Iran has likely recognized the pattern and won't provide an easy concession. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:33:38] Iran Releases Specific Target List Across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait Iran published a location-specific list of refineries, power plants, and desalination complexes across Gulf States to be struck if its infrastructure is hit again. The IEA director warns the crisis already exceeds both 1970s oil shocks combined. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:48:34] Former Wall Street Journal Editor: Americans Now Trust Iran's War Reports Over Their Own President Former WSJ editor-in-chief Gerard Baker calls Trump "Baghdad Bob," saying Americans are now in the unprecedented position of finding the enemy's battlefield reporting more credible than their own commander-in-chief's. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:50:00] Trump Promoted the CIA Torturer Who Fabricated Iraq War Intelligence to CIA Director Trump appointed Gina Haspel — the CIA officer who extracted false WMD intelligence through torture and delivered it to Colin Powell for his UN presentation — revealing the Iran war is being run by the same apparatus that manufactured the Iraq war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:05:29] Joe Kent vs. Mark Levin: Israel Dragged US Into War, FBI Now Investigating Kent for Leaking Kent argued on Levin's program that Israel's lobby deliberately moved the nuclear red line to sabotage US-Iran negotiations. The FBI has since opened a leaking investigation against Kent, widely characterized as retaliatory political targeting. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:14:34] Kent to Tucker Carlson: Israel's Goal Is to Destroy the Entire Middle East, Not Just Iran In a two-hour Carlson interview, Kent argues US and Israeli objectives have diverged — Washington seeks limited goals, but Israel aims to destabilize the entire Gulf region for territorial expansion. Kent calls for withdrawing US defensive support as the only real leverage. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:35:02] Susie Wiles Has Cancer — Stephen Miller Now Ascending as Dominant White House Influence Wiles, described as a moderating force in the Trump White House, is stepping back due to cancer. Stephen Miller is positioned to fill the power vacuum, with ICE agents already operating under a grant of absolute immunity. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:42:31] Blackburn's AI Bill: Full Section 230 Repeal, Mandatory Watermarking, Federal Internet Takeover Blackburn's 291-page bill repeals Section 230, mandates content provenance watermarking on all AI media, and expands liability across all platforms — effectively forcing open source and small developers out of existence while centralizing internet control through corporate enforcement. ──────────────────────────────────────── 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 Wire//1900Z March 24, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: WAR CONTINUES IN MIDDLE EAST DESPITE ALLEGED CEASEFIRE. EXPLOSION REPORTED AT TEXAS REFINERY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: The alleged ceasefire was broken immediately after it was announced yesterday. Israeli PM Netanyahu directly and clearly stated that regardless of the American ceasefire, the Israelis will continue targeting efforts. Which they did yesterday evening as the strikes in Tehran continued. After these targeting efforts were undertaken, Iranian forces retaliated with drone/missile attacks on Israel, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The United States likewise has not been observed to reduce targeting efforts at all, with plane spotters in England continuing to witness American B-52's constantly departing RAF Fairford with bombs slung underwing, before returning many hours later empty.Analyst Comment: This adds more weight to the theory that the "ceasefire" was probably not very serious, and possibly intended to buy time for more troop movements and resupply operations. Again, time will tell how this develops, but right now, no cessation of bombings ever went into effect.Strait of Hormuz: Traffic through the Strait has begun to trickle through in an organized manner as Iranian officials have cut deals with various nations, to allow their ships to transit the waterway. Around a dozen ships have passed through the Strait by diverting into Iranian waters, for inspection by Iranian forces in the vicinity of Larak Island. Analyst Comment: The Larak-tollbooth arrangement started coming into effect last week, and as of this morning is beginning to see more regular use. More strategically, this procedure is vastly more important than it seems as this arrangement is both granting the Iranians more international prestige, but also reducing tensions with other nations (such as China, India, and Japan), who have also been impacted by the war. Selectively allowing ships to transit narrows the scope of Iranian targeting to more directly target the United States, instead of just halting traffic to the rest of the world.-HomeFront-Texas: Yesterday afternoon a major explosion and subsequent fire was reported at the Valero Refinery in Port Arthur. Local shelter-in-place orders were issued as authorities extinguished the fire over a period of several hours. The cause of the explosion/fire has not been disclosed.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The timing of this incident is indeed quite suspicious, however at the moment there's really not enough data to make an informed call about this potentially being linked to malign action. At best, all we can do is observe that things start blowing up in the homeland when certain international tensions come to fruition. It is overwhelmingly likely that various "shadow warfare" tactics would be used by a variety of malign actors within the United States at this present time, but as with the Valero fire it will be hard to attribute these incidents to malign action beyond reasonable doubt. In any case, these incidents are a sharp reminder to stay vigilant even if we don't know exactly what happened.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

Podcast family we've all heard the rumors that oursmartphones are “LISTENING TO US”. Well, some of that is actually true, and trust me I'm not a conspiracy theorist. Our smartphones are capable of remarkable things. A new publication from the Green journal (released ahead ofprint on 03/05/2026 ) is proposing that it may now be able to detect fetal movement, fetal breathing, and even fetal hiccups when placed over the abdomen! Yep, it's not science fiction... it's science innovation. While this is not ready for prime time just yet, the science is absolutely astounding. In this quicky episode we will briefly summarize a fascinating new innovative study which proposes that our iPhones may be able to be a fetal movement detector.1.     Moise, Kenneth Jr MD; Gaither, Kelly PhD;Madden-Rusnak, Anna PhD; Lowry, Kathy RN, MSN; Hutson, Emily RN, MSN; Bruns, Danielle RDMS; Valero, Reinaldo MD, RDMS. Smartphone Detection of FetalMovements Using Artificial Intelligence. Obstetrics & Gynecology ():10.1097/AOG.0000000000006228, March 5, 2026. | DOI:10.1097/AOG.00000000000062282.     Lai J, Woodward R, Alexandrov Y, et al Performanceof a Wearable Acoustic System for Fetal Movement Discrimination. PloS One. 2017. 3.     Ashik AK, Gutierrez R, Ashraf F, et al. AMachine Learning Model for Assessing Fetal Health During Pregnancy. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 2025. 4.     Antepartum Fetal Surveillance: ACOG PracticeBulletin, Number 229. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021.5.     Monitoring a Pregnancy at Home With a SmartphoneThis wearable device provides real-time ECG monitoring of a fetus: https://spectrum.ieee.org/pregnancy-heartbeat-monitor-smartphone

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan reacts to President Trump's eyebrow-raising comments about classified information and aliens, then pivots to a far more earthly threat as new reporting reveals U.S. taxpayer dollars helped fund research collaborations with Chinese military-linked institutions. Bryan also breaks down fresh evidence that China secretly conducted a nuclear test, why Greenland's missile defense position is critical to America's survival, and why Trump has issued a 10-day warning to Iran as U.S. carrier groups surge into the Middle East. He explains the stakes surrounding Diego Garcia, rising tensions with Mauritius, and the seizure of another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean. The episode turns to political shockwaves in the United Kingdom and Washington following new Jeffrey Epstein revelations, including the arrest of Prince Andrew and congressional demands for CIA transparency. Bryan then covers the rapid collapse of so-called transgender medicine programs across major U.S. hospitals and closes with new Harvard research showing that spiritual practice significantly reduces substance abuse risk.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 20 2026 Wright Report, Trump aliens classified comment Obama, China academic research Pentagon funding, China secret nuclear test decoupling Kazakhstan, Greenland missile defense China ICBM North Pole, Trump 10 day Iran ultimatum carrier strike group, Diego Garcia Chagos Islands Mauritius dispute, Veronica III oil tanker seizure Venezuela, Prince Andrew arrest Epstein email dump, CIA William Burns Epstein questions, NYU Langone transgender clinic closure, Munchausen by proxy discussion, Harvard spirituality addiction study     Keywords: February 17 2026 Wright Report, California oil gas crisis refinery shutdown Phillips 66 Valero, Jones Act Bahamas Panama Canal fuel route, Pacific war fuel risk Taiwan Xi Jinping, Gavin Newsom Munich Europe speech Trump, Marco Rubio Western civilization decline speech, California transgender secrecy law parental rights lawsuit, Linda McMahon education funding threat, OpenClaw AI agent attack Scott Shambaugh, Amanda Askell Anthropic philosopher Claude, AI Oracle morality debate Silicon Valley

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan connects the dots on how California's oil and gas crisis is driving up prices nationwide, threatening food supply chains, and weakening America's ability to fight a war in the Pacific. He then breaks down Governor Gavin Newsom's trip to Europe, where Democrats openly signal they are waiting out President Trump and promising a return to the old trans-Atlantic order, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a stark warning that Western civilization is in managed decline unless it rediscovers its shared mission. The episode closes with California's lawsuit to keep parents in the dark about their child's gender identity at school, followed by a chilling look at an AI agent that researched and publicly attacked a human after being rejected online. Bryan asks whether Silicon Valley is building The Oracle that will define morality for the next generation.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 17 2026 Wright Report, California oil gas crisis refinery shutdown Phillips 66 Valero, Jones Act Bahamas Panama Canal fuel route, Pacific war fuel risk Taiwan Xi Jinping, Gavin Newsom Munich Europe speech Trump, Marco Rubio Western civilization decline speech, California transgender secrecy law parental rights lawsuit, Linda McMahon education funding threat, OpenClaw AI agent attack Scott Shambaugh, Amanda Askell Anthropic philosopher Claude, AI Oracle morality debate Silicon Valley