Market View: Oil at $100, China’s AI Lobster Craze & Adobe’s AI Reckoning
The episode covers three main stories: soaring oil prices above $100 a barrel driven by Middle East tensions, China’s rapid adoption of open‑source AI agents dubbed “raising lobsters” with the OpenClaw platform, and Adobe’s leadership shake‑up amid generative AI competition. Key takeaways include the geopolitical risk premium pushing oil to multi‑year highs, China emerging as a testing ground for AI agents that could reshape tech valuations but also raise regulatory and security concerns, and Adobe’s CEO stepping down as investors question whether AI will boost or erode its subscription business. The host provides market snapshots across Asia and highlights related stock ideas, from AI‑focused CrowdStrike to Japan’s PayPay IPO.
Iran War Oil Crunch Plunges World Into Crisis - New World Next Week
In this episode of New World Next Week, James Corbett and James Evan Palato dissect the escalating oil crisis triggered by the U.S.-Iran conflict, highlighting how the Strait of Hormuz closure has forced Asian nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and others...
S07.EP04 - Designers Don’t Build Brands with Kevin Finn
In this episode, Kevin Finn argues that designers alone cannot build brands; a brand is a "recognizable reputation" formed through long‑term customer relationships, trust, preference, and identity, not just logos or visual systems. He distinguishes brand (the business’s ongoing relevance...
384. Volatility Returns: Oil Shock, Two Market Risks, Student Housing Exposure, Savills-Eastdil Deal, & More Impactful Headlines
The episode examines how a sudden oil price shock from Middle East tensions is reigniting dual risks in commercial real estate: sticky inflation and slowing growth. Stephen Bushbaum explains that this volatility is likely to tighten financing conditions, widen credit...
New Podcasts - Trailers for New and Noteworthy Shows
The episode serves as a curated roundup of the latest and most noteworthy podcast launches, highlighting standout new shows across genres. It offers brief trailers and key details to help listeners quickly discover fresh content worth checking out. The hosts...
Judge Blocks ICE Warehouse Construction in Md.
In this episode, host Adam interviews Michael Riston of Project Saltbox about a federal judge’s temporary injunction halting ICE’s construction of a massive detention‑warehouse in Williamsport, Maryland. The discussion details how community activism, backed by environmental science expertise and coordinated...
While Democrats Empower Gun Seizures in the Name of Safety, the Scene in Portland Tells a Different Story - MWTV
In this MainWire TV episode, host Tom Shattuck and panelists discuss Maine’s newly enacted red‑flag (extreme risk protection) law, arguing it expands state power to seize firearms without due process and threatens civil liberties. Guest David Trahan of the Sportsmen’s...
Better Satellite World: From Connectivity to Intelligence Episode 1: What Happens When the Network Thinks? Benny Retnamony of Quvia on...
In this inaugural episode of SSPI’s "Connectivity to Intelligence" series, host Tamara Bond‑Williams talks with Benny Rettnamone, founder and CEO of QVIA, about the challenges of handling massive data streams at the edge—on aircraft, ships, and offshore rigs—where connectivity is...
ExpressVPN Announces Widespread Esports Push
ExpressVPN is launching a major esports initiative, securing official partnerships with the League of Legends European Championship (LEC), the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) in EMEA and the Americas, G2 Esports, and the European World of Warcraft guild Method. The deals...
A Grand Opening That Drew a Crowd
The episode recounts the host’s experience attending the grand opening of Coburn's Market and Table flagship store in Plymouth, Minnesota. It highlights the store’s flagship experience, featuring multiple restaurant options, an ice cream shop, and a strong emphasis on fresh,...
Episode 60 - Stop Loss Insurance: What Employers Should Know
In this episode, host Mike Stahl talks with Ryan Seamers, founder of Aegis Risk and a leading expert on self‑funded health plans and medical stop‑loss insurance. They discuss the 2026 stop‑loss renewal cycle, noting a sharp premium increase driven by...
Shipping Workers All at Sea
World Business Express examines the fallout from the Trump administration’s plan to suspend a century‑old U.S. shipping law, allowing foreign tankers to move fuel between U.S. ports amid rising oil prices and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode...
A Scrumptious Moment of Merchandising
In this episode, the host celebrates Patina, a retailer renowned for its flawless merchandising across all locations. They describe a recent visit to the Maple Grove, Minnesota store, highlighting a standout capsule presentation that exemplifies the brand's aesthetic and attention...
Strategy Summit 2026: Why AI Transformation Needs a Human Touch
In this episode, HBR Editor‑in‑Chief Amy Bernstein talks with Nigel Vaz, CEO of Publicis Sapient, about why AI should be treated as an operating system rather than a mere tool. Vaz argues that AI reshapes decision‑making, speeds up strategy cycles,...
323. AI, Government, and the Future of Urban Mobility
In this episode, host Grayson Brulte talks with Gabe Klein, a former U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation executive and co‑founder of Adapt Impact and CityFi, about the shifting landscape of electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous vehicle development as...
Largest Oil Reserve Released in History & Porsche Has Lost Its Luster
The episode examines the geopolitical shock to oil markets as the IEA releases a record 400 million barrels from strategic reserves amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, noting that the move failed to lower prices and also threatens fertilizer supplies, driving...
How the National Security Strategy Gets Made
In this episode, Santi Ruiz talks with former Deputy National Security Advisor Nadia Shadlow about how the U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) is crafted. Shadlow explains that the NSS is a multi‑party, coalition‑building document that articulates a president’s strategic goals,...
Lessons From an Early-Career Journalist
In this episode of The Kicker, host Megan Greenwell chats with early‑career journalist Sophia Barnett about her rapid rise at the Minnesota Star Tribune, where she’s covered high‑stakes stories from a school shooting to the national ice‑raids story within her...
The Signal: Embedded Finance - From Fragmented To Unified with Jaris Executives, Chris Aristides and Matt Thomas | Episode 474
In this episode, Greg Myers talks with Jaris co‑founder Chris Aristides and VP Matt Thomas about how payment processors and ISOs can move from a fragmented vendor stack to a unified embedded‑finance ecosystem. They explain Jaris’s “foundation‑first” approach—building a bank‑backed,...
EP503: Let's Go From Lazy PPO Networks to Smart Collaboration With Direct-to-Employer Specialty Care, With Ryan Wells; Leo Spector, MD,...
In this episode, host Stacey Richter talks with Ryan Wells (founder of Health Here), Dr. Leo Spector (CEO of OrthoCarolina), and Adam Stavisky (benefits consultant) about the need for direct, data‑driven collaboration between self‑insured employers and specialty physicians. They explore...
The New Creator Video Play: Moving From Shorts to CTV | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition of the Behind the Numbers podcast, eMarketer analyst Emmy Liederman moderates a panel with Nicole Marcus of Dick's Sporting Goods and Alison O'Keefe of Best Buy about the evolving creator video landscape and its migration from...
PETER LEWIS' MONEY TALK - Thursday 12 March 2026
In this episode of Peter Lewis' Money Talk, host Peter Lewis talks with Andrew Freris, CEO of Ecognosis Advisory, and Nick Marro, Principal Economist for Asia at the Economist Intelligence Unit about the recent fuel subsidy crisis in Vietnam and...
Inside Counter Terrorism Policing
In this episode of Inside Counter‑Terrorism Policing, hosts discuss a harrowing incident where a young male planned a live‑streamed school massacre in Ukraine and even attempted to use a burning bomb. The team assembled an intelligence package, shared it with...
#493 – Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming
In this episode Lex Friedman chats with legendary game designer Jeff Kaplan about his lifelong love of video games, from early arcade classics to the rise of PC and console gaming, and his pivotal roles in shaping World of Warcraft...
Above Board: Securities Litigation & Enforcement Outlook for 2026
In this episode of Above Board, Morrison & Foerster partners Jamie Levitt and Ryan Keats discuss the outlook for securities litigation in 2026, highlighting the continued impact of AI, the potential resurgence of IPO-related Section 11 actions, and the evolving debate...
Suno AI Reaches $300M ARR
The episode dives into Suno AI, a leading AI music generation platform that recently hit $300 million in annual recurring revenue and boasts 2 million paid users. Hosts discuss how Suno’s studio lets creators generate individual stems or full tracks, enabling musicians...
GTM: The Cloud Covers 30% of the World. Armada Is Building the Other 70%
In this episode, Dan from Armada explains how the company is building a "hyperscaler for the edge"—modular AI data centers that can be deployed anywhere, from the Arctic to offshore ships, leveraging satellite connectivity like Starlink. He highlights real‑world deployments...
Iranian Terror Cells In US & Trump’s Cabinet Buying Bunkers? What Do They Know? W/ Clayton Llewellyn
In this episode of Man in America, host Seth Holhouse and preparedness expert Clayton Llewellyn discuss the escalating conflict with Iran and the emerging threat of Iranian terror cells operating within the United States. They examine how the war’s infrastructure...
Game of Streams: David Ellison’s Plan to Compete with Netflix Called Paramount+HBO
The episode dissects David Ellison’s strategy to transform Paramount into a daily‑use streaming powerhouse capable of challenging Netflix, focusing on the upcoming merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and the creation of a unified Paramount+HBO platform. It outlines a three‑step plan:...
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[Episode #271] – China Update 2026
In this episode, host Chris Nelder talks with CREA analyst Lauri Milivirta about China’s paradoxical energy trajectory: record additions of coal‑fire capacity alongside rapid growth in wind, solar, storage, and EVs, resulting in flat or falling CO₂ emissions. Milivirta explains...
'Largest Ever' Oil Reserve Release Agreed by 32 Countries
The episode explains that 32 IEA member countries have agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves—the largest ever—to curb soaring energy prices amid the US‑Israel conflict in Iran. IEA Executive Director Faith Beryl notes this release is...
885 Aircraft Dispatcher
In this episode, Airplane Geeks sit down with airline dispatcher Mike Carrolls to explore how dispatchers manage disruptions—from weather and geopolitical events to space launches—that can scatter crews and aircraft across the network. Carrolls shares real‑world examples of chaos and...
BREAKING: Canadian PM Says He Will Not Join War As Gas Soars To $4
In this episode, the host discusses the Canadian Prime Minister's firm stance that Canada will not join any offensive military actions related to the Israel‑U.S. conflict, despite rising gas prices hitting $4 per gallon. The PM reiterates Canada's policy of...
The Journeyman Media Network Is Born
In this special edition of Journeyman Unfiltered, publisher Marlon Weems announces the formation of the Journeyman Media Network, a collective of independent Substack creators—including Sherry Dunn, Arturo Domínguez, and Zuri Stevens—aimed at pooling resources, audiences, and infrastructure to compete with...
How Are Geopolitics and AI Trends Impacting Leveraged Finance?
In this episode, JP Morgan’s Amaury Guzman, Kevin Foley (global head of capital markets) and Tarek Hamid (head of North American Credit Research) debrief the themes from their Global Leveraged Finance Conference, focusing on how heightened geopolitical risk—especially the Iran‑related oil...
Catholic Health’s Duemling Says Cybersecurity Should Be Managed Like a Chronic Condition
In this episode of the Health System CIO Show, CISO Keith Dumling discusses his first year at Catholic Health, emphasizing the importance of listening to the organization’s culture before acting and integrating quick wins into a longer‑term cybersecurity roadmap. He...
IEA Proposes Record Release of Oil Reserves
The episode focuses on the International Energy Agency's proposal to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from member countries' strategic reserves to counter a sharp price surge caused by the near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks....
Build Fast or Fall Behind with Michael Webber
In this episode, Dr. Michael Weber discusses the interplay of engineering, policy, and market forces in the U.S. energy sector, using the shale revolution as a case study of rare alignment that spurred rapid change. He reflects on past forecasting...
The Two AI Strategies That Will Fail
In this brief episode, John discusses how healthcare executives should respond to AI disruption, emphasizing two failing strategies: the aggressive "chainsaw" approach of cutting jobs and the passive "ostrich" approach of ignoring AI. He advocates for leaders to gain hands‑on...
Home Care Redefined with The Clorox Company's Oksana Sobol
In this episode, Oksana Sobol, Vice President of Insights and Decision Intelligence at The Clorox Company, discusses the newly released "Home Care Redefined" research, which reveals shifting consumer priorities toward emotional and wellness outcomes in home cleaning. Key takeaways include...
Exited Founder Podcast | Shannon Wilburn: Selling the Franchise Empire She Built From Her Living Room
In this episode, Shannon Wilburn recounts building Just Between Friends—from a living‑room startup to a national franchise with over 30 locations and $60 million in system‑wide sales—and the emotional, strategic journey of selling it to the brand’s largest franchisee. She emphasizes...
Healthcare Before Medicare: Retiree Feedback
In this episode, host Roger Whitney shares real‑world retiree feedback on navigating health‑care before Medicare, highlighting strategies such as timing the COBRA‑to‑ACA transition to preserve deductibles, leveraging part‑time city jobs or student enrollment for affordable coverage, and uncovering employer‑sponsored extensions...
3PL Culture and Fulfillment Experience
In this episode, Kevin interviews Michelle Harris of Our Service Works (OSW), a Dallas‑based 3PL that evolved from outsourced customer care to a full‑service fulfillment operation. They discuss how OSW carefully selects carriers—evaluating performance data, technology integration, and support—to enhance...
Matt Belloni on the Oscars, the Ellisons, and Hollywood’s Next Chapter
In this episode of Channels with Peter Kafka, Puck journalist Matt Belloni breaks down the 2026 Oscars, highlighting Warner Bros.’s final big‑budget campaign with films like “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” and the shifting power dynamics after the studio’s...
Will Curtis: Bridging the Military-to-CRE Gap One Veteran at a Time
In this episode, veteran‑turned‑CRE professional Will Curtis shares how his Army experience and a pivotal financial‑specialist presentation sparked his transition into commercial real estate, leading him to specialize in office and industrial assets across Texas. He emphasizes the importance of...
Editing Away Autoimmunity at the HLA Source
In this episode, Daniel Levine interviews Richard Freed, CEO of Rheumagen, about the pivotal role of HLA genes in autoimmune diseases and the company’s innovative gene‑editing approach to cure them. Freed explains how a single amino‑acid change at a conserved...
Starbucks’ Loyalty Revamp — The Blueprint for Modern Rewards | Reimagining Retail
In this episode of Reimagining Retail, host Susie David‑Kenyon and analysts Arielle Fager and Sky Canabis dissect Starbucks’ newly launched multi‑tier loyalty program. They debate whether the revamp is a defensive move to protect margins—by devaluing points and raising thresholds—or...
CTG’s Kochan Says Patient-Centric Workflow Mapping Exposes Gaps Product-Focused IT Teams Can Miss
In this HIMSS‑recorded episode, CTG healthcare solutions architect Christina Kochan, a registered nurse turned informaticist, explains how patient‑centric workflow mapping uncovers gaps that product‑focused IT teams often overlook. She stresses the importance of understanding current clinical processes, performing gap analysis,...
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In this episode, the host explores how visual merchandising—specifically the strategic placement of a campaign display at a store entrance—can shape the entire customer experience. By describing a simple yet effective setup featuring a rainbow color scheme, low‑lying folded products,...
Kristi Noem, Law Firms & No-Knock Warrants
In this episode, Preet and Joyce dissect the puzzling flip‑flop by the Justice Department over an appeal concerning four executive orders targeting law firms, exploring why the government abandoned the appeal one day and reinstated it the next. They argue...