Gulf Ceasefire: Fragile or Firm?
The episode examines the newly announced Gulf ceasefire and its uncertain impact on global energy markets, especially LNG supply. Analysts discuss the fragility of the ceasefire, the stalled reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the critical role of Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, which remains offline and unlikely to resume production within the two‑week window. They highlight logistical bottlenecks, soaring insurance costs, and the competition between Europe and Asia for limited LNG cargoes, warning that Europe could face a supply crunch as storage levels hit historic lows. Guest experts—Ana Maria Jala Makarevic, lead energy analyst at IEEFA, and Arne Lorman Rasmussen, chief analyst at Global Risk Management—provide insight into the geopolitical risks and market implications.
Should Race Matter in College Admissions?
In this episode of The Argument, hosts Matthew Iglesias and Jerusalem Demsus debate whether race should factor into college admissions, using Harvard’s affirmative‑action policies as a focal point. Iglesias argues that affirmative action is harmful, contending it offers limited societal...
Get Ready for a LOT of Driverless Cars in China
In this episode of Under the Banyan Tree, HSBC economists discuss the rapid rollout of autonomous vehicles in China, highlighting that robotaxi services are already commercially viable and that the country could see half a million driverless taxis on the...
EP506: How Other Employers, Shareholders, and Clinics Are Using Price Transparency Data—And It's an Arms Race, With Jerry DiMaso
In this episode, Stacey Richter talks with Jerry DeMasso, CEO of Payerset, about how price‑transparency data is reshaping the healthcare market for self‑insured employers, plan sponsors, and clinical organizations. DeMasso explains three key insights employers can gain: benchmarking against competitors,...
Weird Space Stuff: Jay Schwartz on the Journals of Space Commerce Podcast
In this episode, FCC Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwartz explains the bureau’s recent creation (April 2023) and its expanding mandate to manage the surge in satellite communications licensing, especially as low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) constellations now dominate 80% of applications—a 217% increase...
Rising Prices Mask Weakening Demand in Canada's Food Manufacturing Sector
In this episode, Farm Credit Canada’s new Chief Economist Craig Johnston breaks down the 2026 Food & Beverage Report, highlighting that while sales are projected to rise in 2026, they are driven by higher prices rather than volume growth, which...
Global LPG Conversations
In this episode of Global LPG Conversations, Argus SVP David Appleton and consulting head Jack Greenwood field unanswered questions from a recent webinar, focusing on the market fallout from the April 8 cease‑fire announcement between the US and Iran. They...
The Masters Meets Amazon Prime Video; Is More Basketball Better for the NCAA Tournaments?; And Gideon Cohen Dishes on What...
The episode covers three main topics: Amazon Prime Video’s debut as a media partner for the early rounds of the Masters and its potential long‑term ambitions in golf; the performance and future of NCAA basketball tournaments, including the rise of...
Can You Exercise TOO Much With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
In this episode the host challenges the long‑standing rheumatology belief that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) must only engage in gentle exercise. By featuring ultra‑runner Natalie Tao—who completed a 700‑km ultramarathon despite having RA—the show illustrates how, with proper progression,...
Inside Swiss Re’s AI Strategy: Faster Claims, Smarter Insights, Better Outcomes
In this episode, Peter Hai talks with Praveena Ladva, Swiss Re’s Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer, about how the reinsurer is leveraging data and AI to transform core insurance processes such as claims and underwriting. Ladva explains Swiss Re’s...
PPA Slowdown – Temporary or Permanent?
The episode examines why Europe’s power purchase agreement (PPA) market has slowed, highlighting a shift from a high‑growth phase to a mature, risk‑focused regime driven by falling capture rates, negative prices and market saturation. Guests Alina Travattoni and Luca Pedretti...
#1 Neurologists: What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's & Dementia
In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with neurologists Dr. Aisha Shirzai and Dr. Dean Shirzai about how lifestyle choices can dramatically reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. They explain that brain health is shaped by daily habits—not...
Interview with a Concerned, Australian Midwife.
In this candid interview, an anonymous Australian midwife with 27 years of experience describes a disturbing rise in postpartum hemorrhage cases since mid‑2023, noting massive blood loss, clots the size of tennis balls, and frequent emergency surgeries. She links the...
Albatros Project
The Albatros Project episode introduces "Stolen Smile," a theatrical AI‑driven heist set in 1911 Paris that imagines the theft of the Mona Lisa. The hosts blend surreal narration with commentary on how AI can create immersive storytelling experiences, positioning the...
Cross-Examined
The inaugural episode of Cross-Examined introduces the new Law Institute of Victoria podcast, outlining its mission to keep legal professionals up‑to‑date on the rapidly evolving landscape of law. It previews the range of topics the series will cover, including artificial...
'Madman Theory' Fallacy: Trump, Iran and the Illusion of Strategy
In this episode, legal scholar Jamie Rowan explains the "madman theory"—the idea that leaders can gain strategic advantage by appearing irrational—and evaluates its relevance to Donald Trump's brinkmanship in the Iran conflict and the fragile cease‑fire. Rowan contrasts situational versus...
Exclusive: Obama NATO Ambassador on Trump’s Iran Deal
In this episode, John Byrne talks with Ivo Dalder, former Obama NATO ambassador and Harvard Belfer Center senior fellow, about the fallout from the U.S. war in Iran and its impact on global security. Dalder explains how the cease‑fire leaves...
Bed Bath & Beyond Buys The Container Store, Aerie Vs. AI & Has QVC Run Out Of Time? | Fast...
The episode covers three major retail headlines: Bed Bath & Beyond’s $150 million acquisition of The Container Store and its plan to create dual‑branded stores, Aerie’s “100 Aerie Real” pledge to ban AI‑generated models in its marketing featuring Pamela Anderson, and QVC’s alarming going‑concern...
The Real Reason Trump BACKED OFF Iran
In this episode, Amber Duke breaks down President Trump's sudden cease‑fire deal with Iran, detailing the two‑week halt, Iran’s 10‑point demands, and the U.S. 15‑point counter‑plan, while questioning whether the move is a strategic retreat or a genuine peace effort....
Jihadist Insurgency in the Sahel and West Africa
In this episode, global security analyst Helen Mazungu outlines the escalating jihadist insurgency across the Sahel and West Africa, highlighting the growing sophistication of groups like Al-Qaeda’s JANIM and IS‑Sahel, their attacks on strategic drone bases, and the economic sabotage...
Interview: Karen Nelson-Field, Author of The Attention Economy, on Why Not All Reach Is Equal
In this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson‑Field explains why traditional media metrics like impressions and time‑in‑view are misleading, arguing that not all reach is equal because they don’t reflect actual human attention. She describes her biometric research that shows a large...
NAN119: Adapting Core Automation Practices to Challenging Environments with Matt Campbell
In this episode, host Eric Cho talks with network engineer Matt Campbell about adapting core network automation practices to the ultra‑high‑stakes environment at Blue Origin. Campbell shares how his unconventional background in psychology and a hands‑on telecom systems program shaped...
AI & The Railroad Wars
In this episode Ari Van Gemeren draws a parallel between the 19th‑century railroad boom and today’s AI infrastructure frenzy, outlining five investor mistakes that repeated across eras: conflating transformative technology with guaranteed returns, pressure to deploy massive capital, insider extraction...
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[Episode #273] – Solar and Batteries Can Power the World
In this episode, host Chris Nelder talks with Prof. Tom Brown about his simple yet powerful model showing that solar photovoltaics combined with battery storage can economically supply 90% of global electricity demand. By focusing on the sunbelt regions where...
The Company Helping Paralyzed People Move And Thrive Again - EP 64 Dave Marver
In this episode, Dave Marver, CEO of Onward, explains how the company’s spinal cord stimulation platform, ArcIM, combined with a minimally invasive epidural brain‑computer interface (BCI), can translate a patient’s movement intentions into real‑time leg stimulation, enabling paralyzed individuals to...
AI at Work – Drafting an Effective and Compliant AI Workplace Policy
In this episode, partners Jan Cormier, Greg Demers, and Alyssa Horton discuss why employers need a dedicated AI workplace policy, outlining its primary goals of compliance, risk mitigation, and employee guidance. They highlight the legal and reputational dangers of lacking...
E639: Maybe Credit Card Points AREN’T Going Away?
In this episode the host warns Amazon sellers about two looming cash‑flow threats: Amazon’s new policy to stop credit‑card payments for advertising and the DD7 payment schedule that delays payouts until seven days after delivery. He explains that the credit‑card...
889 The Lost Joy of Flying
In this episode of Airplane Geeks, hosts Max Flight, Rob Mark, and Micah discuss the mounting challenges facing commercial aviation, from a strained air‑traffic‑control system and staffing shortages to soaring fuel costs and longer TSA lines. They examine recent news...
Best Way to Segment a Catalog for AI Platforms
In this brief episode of Voices of Search, host Jordan Cooney chats with Katie Morrow, Director of Managed Services at ProductsUp, about the optimal way to segment product catalogs for AI platforms. They discuss how the choice of segmentation depends...
Multi-Location Inventory Management Guide for Growing Businesses
In this 8‑minute episode, the host explains multi‑location inventory management—tracking stock across multiple warehouses, distribution centers, or stores—and why it’s essential for scaling manufacturers. They outline common pitfalls such as inconsistent data, inventory imbalances, transfer complications, poor visibility, rising costs,...
Tracking Lameness and Body Score with AI-Powered CattleEye
In this episode, Jerome Boyer discusses CattleEye, an AI-powered system that uses overhead 2D cameras to monitor dairy cows for lameness and body condition scores. The technology captures multiple data points, processes them with AI algorithms, and provides early alerts—detecting...
U.S. and Iran Both Claim Victory in New Ceasefire
The episode breaks down the newly announced two‑week cease‑fire between the United States and Iran, highlighting the ambiguous terms each side claims as a victory, including Iran’s demand for influence over the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. claim of...
Exited Founder Podcast | Andrew Kirpalani: From Bar Napkin to Acquisition — Exiting WorkHound
In this episode, co‑founder and CTO Andrew Kirpalani recounts how a $20K accelerator deal sparked the creation of WorkHound, a mobile‑first employee engagement platform for truck drivers. He explains how his varied startup engineering background informed the product’s design and...
04.08.26 Booking Rules Of Travel / Cell Phone Bans
In this episode of the Clark Howard Show, Clark breaks down the current travel cost surge, offering practical tips for finding cheaper airfare—like using one‑way searches, comparing multiple search engines, and focusing on flight days rather than purchase dates. He...
Europe’s Electric Vehicle Conundrum
The episode examines Europe’s dual transition: decarbonising transport through rapid EV adoption and maintaining a competitive automotive industry amid Chinese overcapacity and shifting US subsidies. Guests explain how the EU’s reliance on Chinese batteries and EVs threatens supply‑chain resilience, while...
Bushels & Bytes, Ep 5: Chute-Side Data Is Reshaping Livestock Health Management
In this episode, Dr. Kelvin Booker of Telus Agriculture discusses how chute‑side data and digital tools are transforming livestock health management by treating the herd as a production unit rather than focusing on individual sick animals. He explains how early...
What Happens When a “Succession” Writer Takes on Silicon Valley
In this episode, host Stephanie Wu talks with Jonathan Glatzer, the creator of the new AMC series The Audacity, about how a writer known for Succession approached a Silicon Valley‑centric drama. Glatzer explains that the show uses the tech world...
Key Themes at SXSW 2026 with Omnicom's Greg Brown
In this episode, Omnicom SVP of Innovation Greg Brown breaks down the six strategic themes from Omnicom’s SXSW 2026 recap, highlighting the shift from a reach‑driven economy to a trust‑driven, AI‑infused landscape. He explains how brands must move from traditional...
Jaidyn Smith on Shopping Centers: Tight Vacancy, Active Buyers, Real Deals
In this episode, CRE advisor Jaden Smith discusses her evolution from handling single‑tenant triple‑net leases—primarily quick‑service restaurants—to focusing on multi‑tenant shopping center transactions. She highlights the current market dynamics of tight vacancy rates, active buyer interest, and the importance of...
Restoring a 200-Year-Old Suspension Bridge with VolkerLaser
In this episode of the Engineers Collective, host Rob Hakimian and senior reporter Thomas Johnson discuss recent civil engineering news before interviewing Lee Jackson, Senior Project Manager at VolkerLaser, about the restoration of Walton Bridge – the UK’s oldest surviving...
Intercepting Cancer When DNA Surveillance Fails
In this episode, Daniel Levine talks with Marina Udier, CEO of Newscom, about the company’s innovative cancer‑interception strategy that targets tumors arising from microsatellite instability (MSI) and deficient DNA mismatch repair, such as those seen in Lynch syndrome. Udier explains...
E720 | Henrietta Moon, Carbo Culture on Building Multi-Revenue Carbon Removal
In this episode, Henrietta Moon, founder and CEO of Carboculture, explains how her company uses high‑temperature biochar factories to simultaneously produce renewable energy, premium growing media, and permanently sequester carbon for centuries. She outlines a full‑stack business model that sells...
Connecting Forecasting and Warehouse Decisions at Scale - with Jerod Hamilton of Tyson Foods
In this episode, Jerod Hamilton, Director of 3PL Warehouse Strategy at Tyson Foods, explains why modern distribution centers struggle with efficiency due to fragmented planning systems and static facility designs that quickly become outdated. He highlights how multiple, siloed forecasts...
A MORAL OBSCENITY DEMOCRACY NOW
Amy Goodman and Juan González discuss the Trump administration’s unprecedented $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request, highlighting its massive increase in military spending and the proposed $185 billion “Golden Dome” missile‑defense shield. Guests Josh Paul, a former State Department official, and Rob Weissman...
Department Store Reinvention: Old Rules Vs. New Success | Reimagining Retail
In this episode of Reimagining Retail, host Susie David‑Kenyon and analysts Rachel Wolf and Paul Briggs dissect the myth that department stores are dead, exploring how the format must evolve to stay relevant. They debate definitions, noting that modern department...
Why Climate Funders Don't Fund Housing Policy, and Why They Oughtta
In this episode, host David Roberts talks with Ben Holland of WRI’s New Urban Mobility Alliance and Caroline Spears of Climate Cabinet about why climate funders have largely ignored housing and land‑use policy despite its proven climate benefits. Holland shares...
Leading Through Scarcity: Purpose Over Panic
In this episode of So What from BCG, host Georgie Frost talks with John Schreiber, CEO of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and BCG’s Rishi Varma about leading organizations through resource scarcity by anchoring on purpose. John shares...
Family Lore
In the debut episode of "Family Lore," host Lloyd Lockridge explores his fascination with ancestral stories over DNA data, emphasizing the power of family narratives that range from the mundane to the extraordinary. He outlines the podcast’s premise: inviting guests...
Coke CMO’s Lessons on Advertising, Innovation and Surviving Corporate Politics - Walter Susini
In this episode, former Coca‑Cola CMO Walter Susini shares lessons from leading a global icon, emphasizing the power of distinctive brand assets like the Christmas jingle, polar bears, and the contour bottle. He explains why Coca‑Cola sticks with the same...
How January 6 Changed Scott MacFarlane
In this episode, former CNN anchor Scott McFarlane discusses his transition to independent journalism, launching "Scott McFarlane Reports" on YouTube and Substack. He shares practical advice for cutting the fluff in video news—getting to the story within the first 10...