Sora Is Dead: What Does That Mean for Disney? Plus, ‘The Bachelorette’ Scandal.
The episode examines the abrupt shutdown of OpenAI's video‑generation app Sora and its fallout for Disney, which had invested $1 billion and secured rights to 200 of its characters. Host Matt Bellany and tech reporter Alex Heath discuss why OpenAI reprioritized its resources toward enterprise and coding AI, leaving Sora as a casualty, and how this impacts Disney's digital strategy, including its partnership with Epic Games on a Fortnite‑based Disney universe. They also touch on the broader tension between Hollywood's desire for AI‑driven user‑generated content and the tech industry's shifting focus, while briefly noting the concurrent Bachelorette scandal.
296. The Power of Rigor in Transformation
In this episode, McKinsey partners Dominic Scarrett and Priya Moody define rigor as disciplined execution that turns bold transformation ideas into measurable, lasting results, emphasizing speed, resilience, and consistency. They share research showing that rigor‑driven transformations achieve 80% of targets...
Meta and YouTube Lose Landmark Social Media Trial
In this WSJ "What's News" episode, Alex Oselev reports on a landmark California jury verdict finding Meta and YouTube negligent for designs that harm children, ordering $6 million in damages and highlighting the potential erosion of Section 230 protections. The show also...
From Huel to Hellmann's, Big Food Makes Its Moves
Danone announced a $1.1 billion acquisition of British meal‑replacement brand Huel, signaling a deeper push into the plant‑based sector. Frozen‑food startup Laoban raised $7.2 million to expand beyond dumplings into broader Asian categories. Unilever is reportedly negotiating the sale of its food...
Is the Real Estate Reset Stalled, or Just Slower? Insights From Carl Gomez, Chief Economist at Centurion Asset Management Inc.
In this 42‑minute episode, Chief Economist Carl Gomez explains that Canada’s commercial real‑estate market is undergoing a slow “Great Reset” driven by lingering uncertainty, high cap rates and the end of ultra‑low interest rates. While data shows the economy is...
What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
In this episode of The Debrief, senior editor Diana Pearl explains why European luxury houses are in a slump while American brands like Coach, Ralph Lauren, and Tory Burch are thriving. She argues that U.S. brands succeeded by refocusing on...
Amazon Wants To Be The Web's Search Bar, Ulta's Back & Vizio TVs Are Now Walmart Stores | Fast Five
The episode revisits former OmniTalk co‑host Carter Jensen, who now leads The Uncommon Business, a startup helping brands navigate AI. The hosts dissect Amazon’s expanded Shop Direct program, which now ingests third‑party product feeds and lets shoppers buy directly via...
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[Episode #272] – Global Energy Crisis 2026
In this episode, host Chris Nelder and oil market analyst Rory Johnson dissect the unfolding global energy crisis triggered by the U.S.-Israel bombing of Iran, which has crippled Persian Gulf oil and gas exports. They compare the current shock to...
Bastille Presents: The Wireless Threat Series Podcast, Smartglasses
In this episode of the Wireless Threat Series, Adrian Sanabria and John Bundy examine the security and privacy implications of modern smart glasses, tracing their evolution from Google Glass to today's Meta Ray‑Ban and Oakley models. They categorize smart glasses...
Live with Dr. Jen Gunter
In this episode, Dr. Jen Gunter discusses her new birth guide, emphasizing the importance of informed, autonomous decision‑making throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. She critiques outdated medical lore and highlights how misinformation, legal restrictions, and institutional biases—such as those...
USA Esports Named ENC National Team Partner
USA Esports has been appointed the official partner for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) National Team program, tasked with building and fielding U.S. teams across 16 game titles for the inaugural tournament in Riyadh this November. CEO Jesse Bodney explained...
Banking's Next Growth Move
In this March 2026 episode of This Month in Banking, host Tara Ween interviews Matt Burke, CEO of Mutual Bank Corp., about the next growth strategies for community banks. Burke explains how the post‑COVID stimulus, rapid interest‑rate hikes, and shifting...
300: Tasty, Solid State Donuts
In this episode Sean Farrell and his brother Matt discuss the hype and controversy surrounding the so‑called "donut" solid‑state battery unveiled at CES, dissecting the lofty claims of 400 Wh/kg energy density and 100,000‑cycle life that many deem physically impossible. They...
Arvo Platform Builds Bridge Between Farmers and Online Shoppers
In this episode of Real Agriculture, Whitney Shaw of Arvo and Sam Jenkins of Punch Card Systems discuss Arvo, an online farmer's market platform that connects local producers directly with consumers. Arvo was conceived to replace informal listings on sites...
The Hidden Cost of Expiring Inventory for Small Food Manufacturers
In this 38‑minute live webinar, Steve Maurer—an industry veteran with 35 years of food‑processing experience—explains the hidden costs of expired inventory for small food manufacturers. He breaks down direct losses (raw material, labor, overhead) and indirect expenses such as storage,...
Is Bp Pulse Plotting an Acquisition?
The episode examines the surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the parallel rise in copper cable theft, which threatens both home and public EV charging infrastructure. Former detective Mark Cannona explains how thieves target copper in signal, broadband, and...
Trump Goes From Obliteration to Negotiation on Iran
In this episode of Pod Save the World, hosts Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes dissect President Trump's abrupt reversal on Iran, moving from threatening airstrikes on Iranian power plants to claiming that negotiations have effectively ended the war. They argue...
Is the Oil Crisis About to Break Global Supply Chains?
In this episode, Ed Elson and Flexport CEO Ryan Peterson discuss the cascading effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure and Red Sea disruptions on global supply chains, highlighting soaring oil, diesel, and fertilizer prices and a 50% rise in...
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora & United Wants More Premium Seating
In this episode, hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss OpenAI's abrupt shutdown of its AI video generation tool Sora and United Airlines' aggressive push toward premium seating, including new flat‑bed configurations and the "Relax Row" concept. They explain how...
What the Heck Is a 28th Regime?
In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Bruegel experts Reinhilde Wöglers, Fiona Scott Morton, and Professor Tobias Tröger discuss the European Commission’s new “28th regime” – a voluntary corporate‑law tool aimed at simplifying company formation and attracting venture‑capital investment across...
Submarines and the Future of Defense Manufacturing
In this episode, Vice Admiral Robert Goucher, the Pentagon’s first “submarine czar,” and Chris Power, CEO of Hadrian, discuss the urgent need to rebuild the U.S. submarine fleet and the massive workforce gap threatening that effort. They explain how submarines...
California Tax Litigation: Nexus Battles, Retroactive Laws, and Apportionment Disputes
Aprio’s interview with Michael Cataldo delves into California’s tax litigation hot spots, emphasizing the split between business and non‑business income and the contentious throw‑out rule. He illustrates how large transactions can skew the state’s single‑sales‑factor apportionment, prompting taxpayers to consider...
Sharp China: A Giant Mess with Super Micro; Completely Correct Xiong'an Progress; The PRC's Balancing Act on Iran; Manus, Apple...
In this episode, Andrew Sharp and Bill Bishop dissect a federal indictment accusing Supermicro co‑founder Wally Lia of orchestrating a $2.5 billion scheme to smuggle AI servers with high‑end NVIDIA GPUs to China, exposing glaring weaknesses in U.S. export‑control enforcement. They...
03.25.26 Home Insurance Spy Drones / K-Economy Price Patterns
In this episode Clark Howard discusses the rising costs and invasive tactics of homeowners insurance, highlighting insurers’ use of drones and AI to assess roofs and potentially raise premiums or deny claims. He answers listener questions on special‑needs planning, advising...
On-Demand Warehousing Solves Distressed Freight Problems
In this episode, Kevin Lawton interviews Dave Gutierrez, VP of Sales at Olymp Warehousing, about their on‑demand warehousing marketplace that connects shippers needing immediate storage or freight services with 3PLs and warehouses. Olymp’s platform automates RFQ submissions, rapid bidding, and...
A Class Action Suits Moves RICO From Mobsters to Medicine
In this episode, attorney Harrison James explains how the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), originally aimed at organized crime, is being used in a landmark civil class action against Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly over the diabetes drug Actos....
Exited Founder Podcast | Rachel Murphy: Selling to a Competitor and Building a Founder Exit Playbook
In this episode, host Brian Dukes talks with serial entrepreneur Rachel Murphy about her two successful exits—first a consultancy she built in her early 20s and later a healthcare‑government services firm she grew to an eight‑figure sale. Rachel shares how...
$41 Billion in Physical AI: What Investors Need to Know About Robotaxis & Humanoid Robots
In this episode of Autonomy Insiders, Marcin Briggs of Bank of America Global Research explains the rise of "physical AI"—AI that perceives, reasons, and acts in the real world—and why autonomous vehicles are the first large‑scale proving ground. He highlights...
The Crude Report: Crude on War
In this episode of the Argus Crude Report, Lina Bullock and Mediterranean reporter Eleni Krak discuss how the Middle‑East Gulf War is reshaping crude supplies for European refiners. They explain that Europe faces a loss of roughly 600,000 barrels per...
Short: Grand Theft Grammarly W/ Julia Angwin & Peter Romer-Friedman
In this episode of Computer Says, journalist Julia Angwin and her attorney Peter Romer‑Friedman discuss Grammarly’s controversial "Expert Review" feature, which used AI to mimic the editing style of real experts—including Angwin—without their consent. Angwin explains how she discovered the...
Leap Forward
In this episode of Leap Forward, host David Orsenko chats with a founder and a pivotal early supporter—someone who believed in the founder before anyone else—to uncover the behind‑the‑scenes moments that shaped a successful startup. They recount how chance encounters,...
The Polycrisis Podcast
In this 2‑minute episode, hosts Kate McKenzie and Tim Sahai explore the emerging "electric world order," where China’s rapid rollout of clean‑tech—solar, wind, and EVs—challenges the United States’ reliance on fossil fuels as a tool of geopolitical power. They argue...
The Autonomy Economy Is Accelerating
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts discuss the rapid acceleration of the autonomy economy in 2026, covering AI developments at OpenAI and the broader push toward autonomous vehicles and delivery. They critique OpenAI's unclear monetization strategy and its...
Why Bankers See Dollar Signs in Private Credit’s Meltdown
The episode covers three main stories: a Republican proposal to fund the Department of Homeland Security while cutting $5 billion from ICE, a deep dive into the private‑credit market’s turmoil and how big banks are both exposed to and poised to...
Jeffrey Goldberg and Joe Weisenthal: Pandora's Box Has Been Opened
In this Bulwark Podcast episode, host Tim Miller chats with Atlantic editor‑in‑chief Joe Weisenthal and journalist Jeffrey Goldberg about the economic fallout of the Iran‑Israel conflict and the broader implications for U.S. defense policy. They dissect the controversial Signal‑chat scandal...
Iran War Enters New Phase
The episode examines the escalating U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, focusing on recent diplomatic overtures, back‑channel talks, and the stark differences between Iranian and American strategic mindsets. Guests Dr. Trita Parsi and journalist Alexis DeLumis provide insight into Iran’s hard‑line stance,...
From M&A in Africa to Enterprise Wireless Infrastructure, DC Moore of ATG
In this episode, host Nick Law talks with DC Moore, a former Motorola, Lockheed Martin, and McKinsey executive who spent eight years doing M&A in Africa before acquiring and running Atlantic Technology Group, an enterprise wireless and mobility solutions provider. DC...
A Ukraine Ceasefire Could Accidentally Set Europe up for a Bigger War | RAND's Top Russia Expert Samuel Charap
In this episode, RAND Russia expert Samuel Charap warns that a cease‑fire in Ukraine could paradoxically raise the risk of a broader NATO‑Russia war by destabilizing the post‑war security environment. He outlines how lingering resentment, militarization of Europe, potential unrest...
The Philippines Declares State of Emergency over Fuel Crisis
The episode reports that the Philippines has declared a national energy emergency as diesel and petrol prices more than double amid the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict, prompting an executive order that lets the government control fuel distribution, purchase supplies, and subsidise costs....
The Ruthless Forecast: How We Hold 7-Figure Brands Accountable
In this episode, host Richard Gaffin and Joy Sharma discuss the Profit Engineer seven‑figure system, a framework that combines rigorous forecasting, strategic planning, and execution to hold seven‑figure eCommerce brands accountable. They explain how the system uses AI‑enhanced forecasts to...
US Troops Are Being Told to ‘Get Ready’ to Invade Iran
In this episode, Prem Tucker talks with Mike Preissner, Executive Director of the Center on Conscience and War, about the surge of anxiety and dissent within the U.S. military as troops are rapidly prepared for a potential invasion of Iran....
Disaster Preparedness for Trust and Estate Planning
In this episode, ACTEC Fellow Jeff DeFrancisco recounts his personal experience surviving the 2025 Eaton Fire in California and outlines a three‑phase disaster recovery framework—short‑term, mid‑term, and long‑term. He offers concrete preparation tips for each phase, from evacuation plans and...
The Ultimate Revive-Al: Allison Lee with Jenny Fielding
In this episode, co‑founder and CEO Alison Lee walks through Revive’s evolution from a fitting‑room tech startup (originally called Hamster) to a full‑stack virtual tailoring, refurbishment, and resale platform that helps fashion brands cut returns, recover damaged inventory, and sell...
Why Clean Tech Companies Are Critical for Energy Security
In this episode, JP Morgan’s Chukur Amunat hosts climate scientist Dr. Sarah Kaepnick and clean‑tech investment banker James Janowski to examine how clean‑technology firms are essential for energy security amid rising AI‑driven power demand and geopolitical turbulence. They note that global...
AUDIO: Tackling Young-Driver Safety with Peer Influence
The episode explores how peer-to-peer education can improve teen driver safety by combining effective peer influence with high-quality, interactive teaching tools. It explains that when teens receive accurate, engaging resources, they become better educators for their friends, leading to stronger...
Episode 446: Elizabeth Lugo Talks About Tourism in Mexico, Creating a Culture of Learning and 18,000 Collaborators
In this episode, COO Elizabeth Lugo shares the 30‑year evolution of Grupo Xcaret from a modest 350‑person operation to a tourism powerhouse with 18,000 collaborators, eight parks, multiple hotels, zip‑line and water‑park attractions, and a fleet of ferries and yachts....
AI Doesn't Replace Human Judgment in Retail Real Estate - Where We Buy #375
In this episode, James Cook talks with Paul Sill, head of JLL’s Visionary Insights Group, about how data‑driven analytics can guide retail and restaurant site selection while avoiding the trap of mistaking correlation for causation. Sill explains how their predictive...
The Missing Power Layer of Modern Warfare
In this episode, Adam Wormuth, CEO of Chariot Defense, and Army CTO Alex Miller discuss the critical "missing power layer" needed for modern, distributed electronic warfare. They explain how today’s soldiers rely on 30‑60 watts continuously, and how existing diesel...
Reinventing Hospitality and Travel Media: Jon Skogmo on Building LOST iN
In this episode, host Jimmy Frischling chats with Jon Skogmo, the founder of Jukin Media and Lost In Travel Media, about his journey from a hotel clerk to building a $140 million UGC licensing business and then launching a travel‑focused media...
How China Made Itself Tariff-Proof
In this episode, Keith Bradshirp explains how China has become virtually tariff‑proof by rapidly expanding its advanced, robot‑driven manufacturing capacity. The discussion highlights four key factors: diversification of export markets, indirect shipments through third‑party countries, a deliberately weakened yuan, and,...