Mostly Economics Podcast #34: Another Lie, Another War with Matt Duss
Former Bernie Sanders adviser Matt Duss tells the Mostly Economics podcast that claims Iran was on the verge of acquiring a nuclear weapon were false, citing the 2007 National Intelligence Estimate and subsequent U.S. assessments that Tehran had not decided to pursue a bomb. He argues the 2015 JCPOA was the most intrusive nonproliferation deal ever negotiated and that Donald Trump’s withdrawal from it prompted Iran to resume higher-level enrichment. Duss contends hawks in Washington and Israeli leaders opposed the deal for political reasons and have used exaggerated nuclear claims to justify escalating confrontation and push for regime-change policies. He frames the current conflict as driven by bad intelligence narratives and geopolitical agendas rather than an imminent Iranian nuclear threat.
The Big Business Buying Up America’s Hockey Rinks | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal profile examines Black Bear Sports Group’s rapid expansion into America’s community ice rinks. Founded in 2015, the private‑equity‑backed firm has bought nearly 50 facilities across the Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic and Midwest, often rescuing venues that have suffered...
America Is Massing Troops Near Taiwan
The video reports that the United States has moved roughly 10,000 troops into the Philippines for a series of annual exercises, positioning forces close to Taiwan as a deterrent against a possible Chinese invasion. The drills are timed for April‑May, when...
The 4 P's of Marketing: Product
The podcast episode revisits the classic "four Ps" of marketing, focusing on the first P—Product. The hosts argue that a product is more than a physical item; it encompasses branding, packaging, functionality, support, and the entire customer experience, from initial...
Consumer Demand Ticking Up Despite Costs, Says Delta CEO
Delta CEO Ed Bastian told a Napa Valley summit that, despite soaring jet‑fuel prices and geopolitical tension, consumer demand for premium air travel remains robust. He highlighted that fuel costs have risen by $2 billion this quarter, translating to roughly $10 billion...
The Easiest Way to Raise a Venture Studio Fund
The video explains how founders of venture studios should approach their first fund‑raising round, focusing on which types of limited partners are realistic targets. Most studios begin by courting high‑net‑worth individuals and family offices, which are the most accessible LPs. A...
Coming May 26th - The Long Game Podcast with Eric Becker
Eric Becker launches the Long Game Podcast, a weekly series exploring how early‑stage traction can be turned into enduring relevance for founders, CEOs, and multigenerational institutions. Drawing on his experience as author, entrepreneur, and chairman of Crescent, Becker frames the...
Ericsson CEO: To Compete With China, You Need to Lead on Technology
Ericsson’s chief executive framed the company’s strategic priority: beating China at the technology front. He argued that merely competing on price is insufficient; leadership in advanced telecom solutions, such as massive MIMO and AI‑driven edge computing, is essential to retain...
Oddr Releases The Power of One: The 2026 Revenue Intelligence Benchmark
Oddr unveiled its second‑annual "Power of One" 2026 Revenue Intelligence Benchmark, a study that surveys law‑firm finance leaders about the health of their invoice‑to‑cash processes and the role of technology. The report highlights systemic fragmentation: 88% of firms rely on three‑to‑six...
AAA Gaming Has A Big Crunch Problem
The video spotlights the entrenched "crunch" culture plaguing AAA game studios, where developers routinely endure 10‑12 hour workdays and weekend shifts. Companies such as Rockstar, EA, and Activision generate billions of dollars while relying on this unsustainable labor model, prompting...
Inside India - 14-May-26
Inside India’s Thursday edition focused on a confluence of diplomatic and market dynamics. New Delhi is hosting the BRICS foreign‑minister meeting, with Iran’s foreign minister in attendance, while the rupee edges toward the 96‑per‑dollar threshold. In Beijing, President...
The Fate of the Dollar: Digital Currencies and Geopolitical Challengers
The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a panel titled “The Fate of the Dollar, Digital Currencies and Geopolitical Challengers,” featuring experts from academia, China studies, and the Algorand Foundation. The discussion examined whether the U.S. dollar’s half‑century‑long reserve‑currency supremacy...
Generative AI in the Real World: Chang She on Data Infrastructure for AI
The podcast spotlights the growing gap between legacy analytics stacks and the data demands of generative AI. Chang Shi, CEO of LanceDB, explains how his experience building embeddings at Tubi TV revealed that tools such as Pandas, Spark, and Parquet...
India’s Priority Sector Lending
The video examines India’s long‑standing priority sector lending (PSL) mandate, which legally requires banks to allocate roughly 40 % of their credit to farmers, micro‑enterprises and other marginalized groups. The policy was introduced to correct a credit market that systematically excludes...
InformationWeek Podcast: CTOs on Reining in Autonomous AI Agents
CTOs and security leaders on InformationWeek’s podcast warned that autonomous AI agents can overstep instructions—examples included agents auto-generating large presentations, proactively scanning email, and risking destructive database actions. Guests described using kill switches, heartbeat files, role-based access, audit logs and...
Phunware Appoints Dmitry Kroshka CEO to Lead AI Platform Strategy
Phunware Inc. announced the appointment of Dmitry Kroshka as its new chief executive officer, signaling a strategic shift toward an AI‑centric product roadmap. Kroshka, a veteran of hospitality, SaaS and advertising, will steer the company’s “2.0” platform that blends location‑based...
Inside the Code Factory: Ryan Carson Live with Tim O’Reilly
In a Code Factory episode, Tim O’Reilly talks with veteran entrepreneur Ryan Carson about his newest venture, Untangle, an AI‑powered divorce assistant built and operated entirely by artificial‑intelligence agents. Carson recounts how he re‑learned full‑stack development with ChatGPT, launched a minimal...
The SECRET Presentation Framework Behind History's Greatest Talks
The video introduces the Presentation Sparkline framework, a storytelling structure that repeatedly contrasts the audience’s current reality (“what is”) with a vivid future possibility (“what could be”) to build momentum and drive action. The speaker outlines four steps to apply...
Thermal Energy (TSX-V: TMG | OTCQB: TMGEF) Provides Operational Update and Strategic Focus for 2026
Thermal Energy International said investments in staff, a larger UK manufacturing facility and digitization are beginning to pay off, reporting record trailing-12-month order intake and revenue and sharply improved profitability over the past two quarters. Management is shifting strategy for...
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How To Turn Event Speaking Into a Brand Strategy [VIDEO]
Panelists Liz Lean and Jay Aunzo argue that event speaking should be treated as a strategic brand tool rather than a platform for thinly veiled sales pitches. They say many sponsored talks fail because speakers aren’t briefed on the session’s...
The Microservices Scam Nobody Talks About
The video argues that the current hype around microservices often creates a "distributed monolith"—a system that is physically split but logically still tightly coupled, leading to slower performance, higher expenses, and increased operational complexity. It urges engineers and leaders to...
How Jerome Powell Reshaped The Federal Reserve
The video examines Jerome Powell’s tenure as Federal Reserve chair, arguing that his imprint on the central bank will be judged by two contrasting narratives – soaring inflation and a swift, decisive pandemic response – and by his willingness to...
How I Automated My $1m/Yr Software Agency with AI (Full Tutorial)
The video showcases how a $1 million‑a‑year software agency was transformed by AI tools—primarily Cloud Code, Claude, and Zapier—allowing a single operator to deliver a full‑stack MVP in under an hour, a task that previously required a three‑person team over six...
AI Can Update Your CRM—So You Can Focus on Selling, Not Admin 🤖#B2BSales #sellbetter #salestips
The speaker argues that AI can and should automate CRM updates by extracting relevant details from recorded sales calls, freeing reps from routine data entry. They recommend integrating a process that runs every logged call through AI to populate CRM...
Mike Lenox on Darden’s Momentum, AI and the Future of the MBA
Mike Lenox, interim dean of the University of Virginia’s Darden School, unveiled the 12‑month Launchpad 2026 plan, positioning the school on a trajectory of rapid growth and renewed relevance. The agenda is built around three pillars—defining Darden’s case‑method superiority, rolling...
Majority Agenda: Make It Easy to Tax the Rich
The speaker argues the U.S. should raise taxes on the wealthy to fund expanding government priorities like health care, child care and college, noting the top 1% now capture roughly 21–22% of income versus about 8% fifty years ago. Tax...
Beijing Sends Chilling Warning To America
The livestream opens with a market snapshot—Nasdaq approaching 30,000, dip‑buying routines, and a looming Trump‑Xi summit—before pivoting to Beijing’s stark warning to the United States over Taiwan. Xi Jinping cautions President Trump to temper any aggressive moves, emphasizing Taiwan’s outsized...
Purpose-Driven Leaders Build Better Companies
The podcast episode of Duct Tape Marketing features Tom Wrath, author of “What’s the Point?” and co‑founder of Career Site, discussing why asking “what’s the point?” is a critical leadership habit for small‑business owners and entrepreneurs. Wrath argues that many leaders...
Has Vodafone Finally Turned a Corner?
Vodafone (VOD) released its FY‑2024 results, emphasizing a “simpler, stronger, growing” narrative as it reshapes its European footprint and leans into Africa. The group has shed its Italian and Spanish assets, concentrating on the UK, Germany and African markets. While the...
Unlock Team Genius: Invite Every Perspective!
The video stresses that while a single mind may spark an idea, sustainable solutions emerge only when teams actively solicit and weave together multiple viewpoints. It advises leaders to pose questions such as “How does this look from your perspective?” and...
Selkirk Copper Mines (TSXV: SCMI) - Catching Stride and Up 300%
In a Talk Stocks interview, Selkirk Copper Mines (TSXV: SCMI) CEO Colin Jouri outlined the company’s recent milestones, including a successful financing round that injected fresh capital at favorable terms and the acquisition of a former producing copper‑gold‑silver asset out...
Your Business Is Just a Job (Until You Do This)
The episode tackles the pivotal moment when a solo founder must shift from bootstrapping every task to hiring and delegating, framing the transition as the line between running a job and building a scalable business. The host proposes a concrete trigger:...
Mining Restart in Mexico | RCTV In Conversation with Silver Storm Mining Ltd.
Silver Storm Mining says it will restart its La Preciosa silver mine in Mexico this quarter after completing major plant and mine rehabilitation, including ordering long-lead flotation cells to expand the sulfide circuit and rebuilding the lab and crushing circuits....
The AI Marketing Trap Law Firms Need to Avoid, with Conrad Saam
The episode of the Lawyerist podcast features Conrad Saam, a veteran digital‑legal‑marketing strategist who also volunteers as a ski‑patrol search‑and‑rescue leader. The conversation ties his rescue work to the broader theme of mental‑health awareness for lawyers, a topic highlighted for...
KPMG’s Will Greer on Evolving Federal Skills for Mission Success
In a Workday Federal Forum interview, KPMG partner Will Greer outlined how federal agencies can leverage artificial intelligence to modernize workforce planning and skill development. Greer broke the process into three pillars—defining the agency’s mission, establishing programs to fulfill that mission,...
'We Are Benefiting From the Strength in Oil Prices': Birchcliff Energy CEO
Birchcliff Energy reported a strong first‑quarter, posting $70 million net income and a cash flow of $153 million, well above its $107 million spend. The company highlighted robust production, diversified gas sales into premium U.S. hubs (Dawn, NYX) and lower operating costs as...
Jeffrey Luft, Navigating the 2026 Supply Chain Map, Keynote | The US Summit: Supply Chain Stage 2026
Jeffrey Luft opened the keynote by framing 2026 as a "never‑normal" era where supply‑chain volatility has become permanent. He traced the evolution from pre‑COVID lean, just‑in‑time models to the current hybrid approach that blends just‑in‑time efficiency with just‑in‑case buffers, nearshoring,...
As Keir Starmer Crisis Deepens, Where Next for UK Bond Markets?
The video examines how Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s faltering political standing is destabilising UK sovereign‑bond markets. Bond yields have climbed again as investors worry a future Labour administration could scrap the fiscal rules introduced by Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves in...
Forget TV Ads — This Is How Brands Win Now
The video argues that future brand revenue hinges on where companies invest in activation, moving away from traditional TV spots like Coronation Street. It cites Original Source's sponsorship of the London Hyrox competition to debut three post‑workout formulas, and a Jakarta‑based...
How Cayman Islands Hide Chinese Corporate Acquisitions Worldwide
A new cross‑continental study by American, European and Chinese economists uncovers how Chinese investors conceal trillions of dollars in overseas corporate assets by routing them through Cayman Islands subsidiaries. The researchers estimate Chinese entities control roughly $3.3 trillion of global corporate value,...
Anthropic Buys Compute From Elon & Commits $200BN to Google | Cerebras IPO | Ramp Raises at $40BN
The week’s headlines centered on Anthropic, which announced a board‑level clamp on all secondary share sales and SPV transactions, while simultaneously unveiling a compute partnership with SpaceX and a $200 billion five‑year cloud commitment to Google. The board’s move tightens control of...
The $100M Candy Brand Selling a Product EVERY Second
The interview spotlights Daniel Kit, founder of Funday Natural Sweets, a sugar‑free confectionery brand that has grown to over $100 million in retail sales and now ships a product roughly every second across 8,000 Australian stores. Kit’s breakthrough came when he convinced...
Building AI Agents That Survive Production
The Seattle AI agents conference opened with Demetrios Brinkman introducing Union AI CTO Hayam, who framed the session around building AI agents that can survive real‑world production. Hayam highlighted the gap between lab‑tested prototypes and the harsh realities of deployment—memory...
ZOO Digital: What Makes This a Recovery Story, Not Just a Downsized Business
Zoo Digital frames its FY23 performance as a recovery play, emphasizing that the company remains a leading provider of digital content services for the entertainment industry rather than merely a downsized operation. The firm reported $90 million in revenue for fiscal year...
Inside CRE Lending Today: Spreads, Structures & the H2 Outlook | Matt Pizzolato, CBRE
The episode examines today’s commercial‑real‑estate (CRE) debt market, highlighting shifting lender dynamics, tightening spreads and new financing structures as the industry looks toward the second half of the year. Matt Pizzolato explains that banks, after a period of retreat, have...
Could AI Bring Investors Back to Video Games?
The episode of the Game Business Show examined how AI and fresh capital are reshaping the video‑game investment arena, featuring veteran VC David Gardner and the launch of Griffin Gaming Partners’ $100 million indie fund. Key market moves were highlighted: Nintendo’s Switch 2...
AI Subscriptions
The podcast explores how consumer‑price statistics treat AI subscription services that retain a flat $20 monthly fee while their capabilities expand dramatically. Host Jim Tebrake and price‑statistics expert Barra Casey explain that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) aims to track...
How to Win Sales During Uncertain Times
The video addresses how sales professionals can succeed when market conditions turn volatile. It argues that chasing immediate results during uncertainty is counterproductive and urges a shift toward a longer‑term, customer‑centric mindset. Key insights include resisting the urge to fill a...
Turn Your Audience Into Co-Creators: Lessons From the Tiger Sisters
The podcast interview spotlights the Tiger Sisters, Sheree and Jean, who have turned a niche tech‑finance show into a community‑driven platform. Their audacious mission—to help one billion people—guides every episode, and they treat each release like a startup product, from...
Allstate CEO Tom Wilson On Trust, Purpose, And Why CEOs Should Speak Up
Allstate CEO Tom Wilson used a recent interview to explain why trust—both in institutions and among individuals—has become a core business priority for his insurer. He argues that declining trust erodes customer loyalty, inflates shopping rates, and hampers claims handling, prompting...