Retail Daily Minute | QVC Group's Going Concern Warning, Starbucks Sweetens the Deal for Baristas & Burger King Goes on...
The episode highlights three major retail stories: QVC Group issued a going‑concern warning, revealing $6.6 billion in debt and declining revenues that threaten its survival; Starbucks announced a new performance‑based pay program and weekly wages for baristas, aiming to boost earnings by 5‑8% and improve retention amid union negotiations; and Burger King launched a hiring spree for up to 60,000 workers to sustain its turnaround momentum. The host emphasizes the risk of relying on legacy channels like linear TV for QVC, while noting that both Starbucks and Burger King are leveraging frontline talent as a competitive edge in a tight labor market.
The Future of Independent Media: Special Lincoln Square Panel Hosted by Susan J. Demas
In this Lincoln Square panel, host Susan Demas and guests—including former Chicago Tribune editor Mark Jacob, Substack founder Jerusalem Demsis, Sirius XM host Michelangelo Signorelli, and Salon contributor Heather Digby Parton—debate the state and future of independent media. They contrast...
Trump Is Remaking National Security to Enforce His Agenda (W/ Tom Joscelyn)
In this episode, Bill Kristol talks with counterterrorism expert Tom Joscelyn about how President Trump is reshaping U.S. national security institutions to serve his agenda. They examine Trump's incendiary Truth Social post threatening war, the politicization of the Department of...
Dr Sorcha O'Connor: The PsilOCD Study Investigating Low-Dose Psilocybin for OCD (#532)
In this episode, host Stuart Ralph talks with Dr. Saoirse O'Connor, a neuroscientist who led the PsilOCD study—the first controlled European trial of low‑dose psilocybin for obsessive‑compulsive disorder. The conversation covers the science of psilocybin, the study design (a 10 mg...
Houston, We Have a Protocol.
The episode dives into space cybersecurity, featuring Brandon Bailey of the Aerospace Corporation and Cass (Kaz) Vogel, Blue Origin’s Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance. They discuss the evolving threat landscape as humanity expands beyond Earth, emphasizing the need...
Reality Check Podcast: Iran War AI Fakes — and the Backlash Against Reality
The episode dissects how synthetic media is weaponized in the Iran conflict, highlighting a pro‑China network that repurposed a Russian‑Ukraine surrender photo to portray U.S. soldiers as defeated and a fabricated "No Kings" missile inscription used to manipulate U.S. political...
Apparel on DoorDash Is the Next Big Shift | Fast Five Shorts
The episode discusses DoorDash's expansion into apparel, with four brands—Urban Outfitters, Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, and Rally House—set to launch on the platform in spring 2026, following Foot Locker's recent debut. Hosts Chris and Jenna argue that this move reflects...
REI vs Employees | Fast Five Shorts
The episode examines the REI union’s decision to authorize a boycott of the retailer’s flagship anniversary sale after REI declared an impasse in contract talks and began cutting wages and benefits. Hosts discuss how the boycott, which could affect both...
Aldi Hands Over Ecommerce to Instacart | Fast Five Shorts
Aldi has partnered exclusively with Instacart to power its newly redesigned website and mobile app, using Instacart’s Storefront Pro platform to deliver AI‑driven product discovery, shoppable recipes, and rapid delivery or curbside pickup. Hosts discuss how this move lets Aldi...
Trump’s Pentagon Slammed in Court for Retaliation Scheme
Ray Brescia discusses a recent preliminary injunction issued by Judge Lynn blocking the Trump administration's punitive actions against AI firm Anthropic, which provides the Claude AI tool. The administration, citing the company's contract restrictions against mass surveillance and lethal autonomous...
No More Aid to Israel, Including the Iron Dome, Declares Rep. Ro Khanna
In this episode, host and guests discuss the growing progressive push to end U.S. military aid to Israel, focusing on the Iron Dome missile‑defense system. Representative Ro Khanna explains that while he once supported Iron Dome funding, the Gaza war and...
Is the Strait of Hormuz Opening up Again?
The episode examines the tentative reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of disruption caused by the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict, highlighting the first Western container ship and a Japanese LNG carrier to transit the route. Captain John Conrad of GCaptain...
The Gulf’s Banks Get Ready for Recession
The episode examines the resilience of the sub‑sovereign and supranational bond market amid Middle‑East tensions, highlighting strong issuance and investor demand for AAA‑rated public‑sector bonds despite rising yields. Hosts discuss recent deals across Europe and New Zealand, noting that issuers...
States Fight Trump's Latest Voting Power Grab: Live with AG Weiser
Attorney General Bill Weiser discussed the coalition of 20+ states suing President Trump’s new executive order that seeks federal control over mail‑in voting, arguing it exceeds constitutional authority. He highlighted the history of Trump’s attacks on mail‑in ballots, noting the...
Live From LegalWeek with Chris Kruse & Amit Dungarani
In this Legal Speak episode recorded at LegalWeek, CRO Chris Cruz and VP of Product Marketing Amit Dungarani discuss CasePoint’s AI‑driven eDiscovery platform and the broader AI surge in legal tech. They note that while AI hype remains strong, firms...
OpenAI Acquires TBPN: (Yes the Tech News Podcast)
OpenAI’s recent acquisition of the tech‑focused media brand TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network) is examined, with speculation on the deal’s valuation and its strategic purpose ahead of OpenAI’s IPO. The hosts explain TBPN’s unique format—daily three‑hour live streams featuring deep...
OpenAI's $121B Funding Round Explained
In this episode, host Jaden Schaefer breaks down OpenAI's historic $121 billion funding round that valued the company at $852 billion, detailing the major investors—Amazon, NVIDIA, SoftBank—and the conditional nature of Amazon's $35 billion commitment. He also examines Huawei's new 950 PR AI chip,...
260: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, Pioneer in Holistic Dentistry: Your Dentist Might Know Your Sleep Problem
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, a holistic dentist, explains how oral health—particularly mercury‑containing fillings, hidden infections, and airway obstruction—can drive inflammation and compromise sleep quality, leading to issues like bruxism and sleep apnea. She shares her personal journey from...
#360: Doordash W/VP of Autonomy Ashu Rege
In this episode, DoorDash VP of Autonomy Ashu Rege discusses the company’s shift from traditional robot‑taxi concepts to a focused delivery robot strategy, highlighting the “Goldilocks” approach of using lightweight, sidewalk‑compatible bots that balance speed, mass, and safety. He explains...
The Social Media Reckoning Has Begun — Ft. Jonathan Haidt
In this episode, host and guest Jonathan Haidt discuss the legal reckoning facing social media giants after recent jury verdicts in New Mexico and Los Angeles found the companies knowingly harmed children. They trace the problem to 1990s legislation—Section 230...
Candace Johnson, HoF '26, and the 2025 20 Under 35 Cohort Have More in Common Than You'd Think
In this episode of Orbited, Hall of Fame inductee Candace Johnson recounts how she built Europe’s first private satellite operator, SES, at age 30, launching Astra in 1988 and later pioneering ventures like SCS Global, L Teleport Europe, and Iridium....
Guest: Stefan Heck of Nauto on Distracted Driving; Coping with Surging Diesel Prices; Cold Storage Goes High Tech
In this episode, the editors discuss the critical issue of distracted driving in commercial fleets, featuring Stefan Heck, CEO and founder of Nauto, who explains how AI-powered safety platforms can detect driver inattention and predict hazards up to six seconds...
Why AI Can't Replace Strategy, with Jamie Sumner.
In this episode, host Josh Dittar and guest Jamie Sumner discuss how AI can automate data analysis for community financial institutions but cannot replace the strategic conversations that drive decision‑making. They share personal anecdotes about stepping out of comfort zones,...
French Container Ship Reportedly Passes Through Strait of Hormuz
The episode reports that a French-owned CMA CGM cargo ship successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first Western European vessel to do so since the Middle East war began. It highlights the broader shipping challenges, including thousands of...
What to Expect At Shoptalk Europe 2026: A Conversation With Adam Plom | 5IM
In this episode, Adam Plom, Vice President and Head of Content for Shoptalk Europe, previews the upcoming Shoptalk Europe conference in Barcelona (June 9‑11, 2026). He highlights the event’s pan‑European scope, bringing together retailers, brands, tech, investors and media across...
Can Trump Pull Out of NATO?
In this episode, host Jack talks with University of Chicago Law School professor Kurt Bradley about whether a U.S. president can unilaterally withdraw the United States from NATO. They examine the constitutional silence on treaty termination, the historical practice of...
Why Are Americans Still Stuck Paying for Oil Wars When EVs Cost Less to Drive?
The episode examines why soaring gasoline prices—driven by geopolitical conflicts and policy choices—make electric vehicles (EVs) a cheaper, cleaner alternative, highlighting that EVs now cost less to operate than gas cars, especially with falling vehicle prices and expanding charging infrastructure....
Atomic Show #341 – Ho Nieh, Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
In this episode, NRC Chair Ho Nieh discusses his personal journey into nuclear—from a family legacy of welders to a Navy nuclear program and a career at the NRC—while outlining the agency’s shift toward an "enabling" regulatory approach. He emphasizes...
Marriage Is the Biggest Financial Risk You’ll Take — with James Sexton
In this episode, host Ed Elson chats with James Sexton about the financial risks of marriage, exploring how partnership decisions intersect with personal economics and broader societal trends. Sexton highlights the hidden costs of divorce, the impact of shifting cultural...
Food As Medicine: From Trend to Treatment W/ Spencer Pratt, Chief Growth Officer, NourishedRx
In this episode of CareTalk, John Driscoll speaks with Spencer Pratt, Chief Growth Officer of NourishedRx, about the company’s digital health platform that uses clinically‑guided food delivery, tele‑nutrition counseling, and digital coaching to treat diet‑related chronic diseases. Pratt explains how...
Faye McLeod on Luxury World-Building, One Window at a Time
In this episode, Imran Ahmed talks with former Louis Vuitton visual image director Faye McLeod about her 16‑year career designing store windows, facades, and runway sets that turn public streets into democratic stages. McLeod shares how a childhood accident taught...
Last Energy Crisis, This Sector Went Up 20x (Ferg Cullen)
In this episode, trader Ferg Cullen breaks down the current energy crunch, highlighting how the EU’s abrupt move away from Russian gas and nuclear power has left it vulnerable, while Asia’s coal demand surges. Cullen explains his bullish call on...
IC to Electric: 90% Fuel Savings, Lower Maintenance, and Smarter Forklift Decisions
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton talks with Martin Boyd, CMO of Big Joe, about the rapid electrification of forklift fleets. Boyd explains how Big Joe’s fully integrated lithium‑ion batteries eliminate the drawbacks of lead‑acid and internal‑combustion (IC)...
My Thoughts on Notch's DLSS Post
In this episode the host breaks down Notch's controversial tweet that "DLSS fundamentally makes no sense," exploring the technical and economic arguments behind the claim. He explains how DLSS uses GPU silicon for both rendering and neural‑network‑based upscaling or frame...
Michael Kors' Store Makeover: Jet Set for a New Era - Where We Buy #377
In this episode of Where We Buy, host James Cook chats with Kevin Vong, SVP of Global Store and Workplace Experience at Capri Holdings, about Michael Kors' evolving "jet set" store concept, highlighted by a new Rockefeller Center location featuring...
Piecemeal over Portfolios: Selective Industrial Buys and Exits Show a Sharpshooting Template Ahead
The episode examines how institutional real‑estate managers are reshaping industrial portfolios by selectively buying, financing, and exiting assets rather than bulk‑buying. Guests Samantha Rowan and Asif Bade explain that location, modern Class A specifications, and power infrastructure drive demand, while tighter...
Unilever’s $45bn Deal, Berkeley & Tech: Companies and Markets Show:
The episode dissects Unilever’s £45 billion (≈ $55 billion) spin‑off of most of its food portfolio to McCormick, highlighting the complex deal structure that leaves Unilever with a 55% stake in the enlarged McCormick and a 10% share it must sell down, creating...
Developing Electric Vehicles at Scale
In this episode, Sid Sadiq, founder of Electra Vehicles, shares the company’s evolution from a small workshop in West Yorkshire to a global supplier of heavy electric and hydrogen‑powered commercial trucks. He discusses the hurdles of navigating complex UK regulations,...
The Tax Provision Worsening the Affordable Housing Crisis
The Tax Notes investigation uncovers how a 1990s provision in the Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) gives developers broad flexibility to convert or sell tax‑credit‑financed units, eroding the affordable housing stock. With Congress largely absent, enforcement has shifted to state...
Daily Crime and Justice | Celebrity Trials, True Crime, Law, and Justice.
In this 1‑hour‑35‑minute episode, host Reed Carter delivers a rapid‑fire rundown of current and classic celebrity‑related murder cases, from the recent Luigi Mangioni shooting of a CEO to infamous trials like O.J. Simpson, the Menendez brothers, and Casey Anthony. He...
What We Don't Know with Matt Brittin & Hayaatun Sillem
In this debut episode of "What We Don't Know," hosts Matt Brittin and Hayaatun Sillem introduce their new series on leadership in a chaotic, uncertain world. They share personal reflections on stepping down from high‑profile roles and outline the show’s...
How To Save TV News: Lizz Winstead
In this episode of "How to Save TV News," host Jonathan Larson talks with activist and media veteran Lizz Winstead—co‑founder of Air America Radio, former head writer of The Daily Show, and founder of the abortion‑rights nonprofit Abortion Access Front....
Leyland Streiff Joins to Discuss a Lawsuit Questioning the Validity of Signatures Behind a Ballot Initiative- MWTV
In this MainWire TV episode, co‑leader of the MainGirl Dads, Leyland Streiff, discusses a new lawsuit challenging the validity of signatures on their ballot initiative to protect single‑sex spaces for youth sports and locker rooms in Maine. Streiff explains that...
Why John Quincy Adams Is *Deeply*underrated
In this episode the hosts discuss the upcoming book on John Quincy Adams, arguing that his true legacy lies in his lifelong public service rather than his brief, contested presidency. They highlight Adams’s unique resume—witness to the Battle of Bunker...
“Alexa, Let’s Go to Outer Space”
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and John Klost discuss the rapid evolution of the space industry, focusing on the potential Amazon acquisition of Globalstar and its strategic value for Amazon’s satellite ambitions, as...
POTUS Goes to SCOTUS, TMZ Takes Washington, and Congress Moves to End the Shutdown
In this episode, Amber Duke covers President Trump becoming the first sitting POTUS to attend Supreme Court oral arguments on his birthright citizenship executive order, highlighting the justices' skeptical reactions and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's memorable analogy about allegiance. She...
Global Commodities: A Month of Disruption
In this episode, JP Morgan analysts Greg Scheer (Precious Metals) and Tatar de Boadze (European Natural Gas) dissect the fallout from the escalating Middle‑East conflict on commodities. They note historically low European gas inventories (18‑28% full) and limited LNG flows, while oil...
Macro Matters: The Auto ABS Landscape With BI’s Chadehumbe
In this episode, Bloomberg Intelligence ABS strategist Rod Chattagumbe discusses his newly released Auto ABS Primer, highlighting that auto ABS spreads have compressed to below their five‑year average and now appear relatively rich. He explains that strong upgrade‑to‑downgrade ratios—154 upgrades...
Jess Conroy, CEO of ROH, on Building the Financial Core Hotels Never Had
In this episode, Peter Renton interviews Jess Conroy, CEO and co‑founder of Roe, about the massive gap in financial infrastructure within the hospitality industry. Conroy explains how hotels still rely on manual, error‑prone processes to capture, reconcile, and track payments—from...
Trump Says the War Is Ending. A Navy Commander Says It’s Just Beginning.
In this episode, former Navy pilot Ken Harbaugh breaks down the escalating conflict with Iran, challenging President Trump's claim that the war is ending and highlighting the lack of a clear U.S. strategy. Harbaugh explains the strategic importance of the...