Friday Focus with Payments:Unpacked
In this unannounced Friday Focus live session, the host reviews the rapid decline of paper checks in the UK and globally, the Bank of England's plan to extend CHAPS settlement hours, and the Swedish central bank's advice to keep cash on hand amid digital payment risks. He shares poll results showing many UK consumers are now holding more cash due to global turmoil, discusses the rollout of a new Santander banking hub in Maldon, and reflects on the evolution of Faster Payments versus the abandoned "Ellie" model. Guest insights come from his experience as former CHAPS CEO and contributions from regular Payments Unpacked writers, highlighting the shifting landscape of payment infrastructure.
Hedge 298: The 6G Hype Begins
In this episode, Doug Dawson, a veteran telco engineer and blogger, deconstructs the hype surrounding 5G and warns that the same pattern is now repeating with 6G. He explains how the 5G rollout was driven by a manufactured "race" with...
Tous Les Jours' Path to 1,000 US Locations - Where We Buy #372
In this episode James Cook talks with Taeyeon Kim, Chief Development Officer of CJ Foodville’s Tous les Jours, about the brand’s rapid expansion across the U.S. Kim explains the bakery‑café’s French‑Asian concept, its menu highlights like matcha, ube drinks and...
Lawmakers Warn Student Loan Oversight Is Slipping
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley allege that the U.S. Department of Education is obstructing congressional oversight of federal student loan servicers by withholding key performance metrics such as call wait times and borrower satisfaction. Historically, the department published detailed...
Listeners Are Back Pitching Their Top Mining Stocks
In this episode the hosts reopen their listener‑driven stock‑pitch format, giving retail investors a platform to recommend junior mining companies. Two pitches dominate the discussion: Auric Mining (AWJ), a cash‑generating gold producer in Western Australia with a low market cap...
How to Chart a Career Path in Modern Hollywood, With Rachel Sennott
In this episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany chats with multi‑talented actor‑writer‑producer Rachel Sennott about carving a career path in today’s Hollywood. Rachel recounts how she broke out of NYU’s siloed acting program by collaborating with film students, building...
War in Iran, Healthcare Resurgence & Isa Changes: The Companies and Markets Show
The episode examines the fallout from the US‑Israel strike on Iran, with Mike Ferhey explaining how disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on LNG facilities are driving sharp spikes in oil and gas prices, pressuring European energy markets,...
TWIFO 487: An Explosive Week in Energy, Equity, Crypto and More
In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo and CME Group chief economist Eric Norland dissect a volatile week across energy, equity, and crypto markets. They highlight heating oil, crude oil, and natural gas as the...
Reducing Licensing Friction to Unlock Clinician Capacity with Dr. Ian Madom, CEO & Co-Founder of Mocingbird
In this episode, Dr. Ian Madome, orthopedic spine surgeon and CEO of Mockingbird, discusses the administrative burdens clinicians face around licensing, CME, and compliance, and how Mockingbird’s SaaS platform automates credential tracking for both individual providers and health system administrators....
Gül Dölen – Psychedelic Science and Radical Healing
Gül Dölen, a leading neuroscientist at UC Berkeley and Johns Hopkins, discussed the transformative potential of psychedelic‑assisted therapy during the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival. Her research demonstrates that compounds such as psilocybin and MDMA can rapidly alleviate treatment‑resistant depression, complex PTSD,...
LawNext on Location: At A Sonoma Winery, A Conversation with Briefpoint CEO Nathan Walter About Discovery, Disruption and, Of Course,...
In this LawNext on Location episode, host Bob Ambrogi chats with Nathan Walter, co‑founder and CEO of BriefPoint, while sipping wine at Paradise Ridge Winery in Sonoma. Walter recounts his unconventional path from philosophy student to public defender, to civil...
Metal Movers: Inside the Global Tungsten Squeeze
The episode examines the sharp rise in global tungsten prices, tracing it from China's export controls to a deeper, structural supply shortage caused by aging mines, limited investment, and reduced output. Experts explain how the squeeze affects both Chinese domestic...
Will The Trade Desk Right-Size Its Margins?
The episode dissects the Trade Desk’s ongoing tension over its OpenPath platform, agency relationships, and high margin model, especially in light of recent earnings and competition from Amazon DSP. Guest Sarah Caputo argues that the Trade Desk’s effective take rate...
NBC's Top Climate Reporter Resigns
In this episode of Heated, climate reporter Chase Kane discusses his resignation from NBC News after eight years, citing systemic barriers that prevent climate stories from receiving prominent coverage. He describes how editorial decisions, time constraints, and a perception that...
Why “Esports Is Sports” Is More Complex Than You Think
The episode explores the intricate debate over whether esports qualifies as a sport, focusing on the legal and governance challenges of integrating competitive gaming into national sports frameworks. It highlights how various countries—from Indonesia and the Philippines to Greece and...
The Most Curious Things Happening in Multifamily Innovation, with Sage Ventures' Moshe Crane
In this episode, host Edward Cohen and co‑host Zach Ahrens sit down with Moshe Crane, VP of Sage Ventures and author of the Curious Deal newsletter, to dissect the current state of multifamily real estate. Moshe explains how nuanced market...
SANS Stormcast Thursday, March 5th, 2026: XWorm Analysis; Cisco “Secure” Firewall Managmeent Center; LastPass Phishing
In this 7‑minute Stormcast episode, Johannes Ulrich and guest Xavier dissect a new XWorm sample, tracing its infection chain from a phishing email with a 7‑zip attachment through JavaScript, PowerShell, and a .NET DLL loader to the final payload. They...
Why Credit Union Transformation Is Stalling and How to Fix It
In this episode of the Experience Factor, Jim Roos talks with Jesus Garcia, Chief Experience Officer of Oceanair Federal Credit Union, about why many credit unions are lagging in digital transformation despite ranking it as a top priority. Garcia explains...
Cross-Border M&A: How to Do Deals in Italy with Mauro Sambati and Donato Romano
In this episode, partners Mauro Sambati and Donato Romano of Gianni Origoni discuss the intricacies of cross‑border M&A in Italy, emphasizing the importance of cultural communication, relationship building, and navigating the country’s evolving Golden Power regulations. They explain how Golden...
From Water Pistols to Tanks: Why Data Science Is the Gold Standard to Counter Class Action Fraud (Donald Beshada, CEO,...
In this episode of Technically Legal, host Chad Main talks with Donald Bishada, former litigator and CEO of Covalent, about the challenges of class‑action fraud in the digital age. Bishada explains how traditional settlement notices—once delivered via magazines—are now vulnerable...
E706 | Jo Slota-Newson & Marc Sabas, Almanac Ventures: Systemic Deep Tech for Industrial Decarbonisation
Almanac Ventures, founded by deep‑tech scientist Jo Slota‑Newson and finance‑focused Marc Sabas, invests seed‑stage deep‑tech solutions for industrial decarbonisation across Europe. They target technologies that improve performance, lower costs, and cut emissions in complex, capital‑intensive sectors that account for 75%...
Issues & Answers: An Environmental Shift
In this episode, John Weber interviews Melissa Mulhern, Assistant Vice President of Environmental Underwriting at Philadelphia Insurance Companies, to demystify environmental insurance. Mulhern explains that environmental risk isn’t limited to heavy industry—real estate, healthcare, schools, and senior living facilities also...
Italy's Carbon Reform and the ETS Decree
The episode examines Italy's controversial decree that seeks to shift EU ETS costs from gas‑fired power producers to consumers, aiming to lower wholesale electricity prices and boost industrial competitiveness. Guests Enza Tedesco and lawyer Lorenzo Parola explain the economic rationale,...
Life and Death
In this episode, the host critiques a recent Court of Appeal judgment, arguing that its language is overly broad and ambiguous. They contend that the decision lacks a clear, narrower interpretation, making its practical application uncertain. The discussion highlights the...
The Big Creator Breakout in 2026 | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition of the eMarketer podcast, Principal Analyst Max Willins reveals that U.S. creator earnings are projected to hit $21 billion in 2026, nearly doubling since 2022 and outpacing traditional web‑publisher revenues. He explains how creators have moved from...
“Man Held at Gunpoint After Officers Entered Wrong Home Challenges Qualified Immunity Rulings; Tyler Harrington Is Asking the Fifth Circuit...
In this episode, attorney Alessandro Clark‑Anzani argues before the Fifth Circuit on behalf of Tyler Harrington, who was held at gunpoint after police mistakenly entered his home. He contends the district court erred by omitting the crucial second entry where...
Marco Nobel - Revolutionizing European Student Housing
In this episode, Marco Noble, founder and CEO of Fuse, discusses his evolution from creating the global student community platform Socials to building Fuse, a vertically integrated flex‑living brand for young people across Central and Eastern Europe. He explains how...
Live with Vicky Ward Investigates
In this live Q&A, journalist Vicky Ward fields audience questions about Jeffrey Epstein’s network, discussing why powerful figures continued to associate with him after his 2008 conviction, the role of the Zorro Ranch, and the limited insights gained from recent...
My Conversation with Timothy Snyder on the Iran War and the Destructiveness of Trumpism
In this live conversation, historians Timothy Snyder and Ruth Benjiat dissect the ongoing war with Iran, framing it as a classic strong‑man maneuver where an autocratic leader uses foreign conflict to consolidate power, sidestep elections, and pursue personal or financial...
628: The Amazon Listing Mistakes That Are Killing Your Conversions (And How to Fix Them) With Daniela Bolzmann
In this episode, host discusses Amazon listing optimization with Daniela Boltzmann, founder of Mindful Goods, highlighting the costly mistake of repurposing Shopify creatives for Amazon. Daniela shares her journey from a full‑service agency to a project‑based model focused on high‑converting...
Practical AI for Actuarial Modeling
In this episode, Dale Hall talks with Igor Nikitin, CEO of Nice Technologies, about the practical integration of AI into actuarial modeling, especially for pension and longevity risk transfers. Igor outlines concrete AI use cases such as a second‑reviewer for...
MLS Taps ESL FACEIT Group to Operate 2026 eMLS Cup
Major League Soccer has partnered with ESL FaceIt Group (EFG) to run the 2026 eMLS Cup, the league’s flagship EA Sports FC esports tournament. EFG will handle the full operational pipeline, from an online Swiss qualifier to a live studio...
Awarded Campaigns: Lucky Yatra, on How a Ticket-Lottery Turned Fare Dodgers Into Paying Passengers
In this episode of Behavioral Science for Brands, Michael Aaron Flicker and Richard Shilton dissect the "Lucky Yatra" campaign by Indian Railways and FCB India, which turned ticket serial numbers into a daily lottery to incentivize fare payment. They explain...
The Disturbing Truth About AI, Killer Robots & the Pentagon
In this episode, host Seth Holhouse examines the paradox of the U.S. government banning Anthropic's AI model Claude for national security reasons while simultaneously using it to plan and execute airstrikes on Iran. He reveals how the same AI architecture...
Designing With the Room
In this episode of Retail in Real Time, host discusses the challenges and strategies of space planning for circular retail environments, using Daiso's uniquely shaped store in Minneapolis as a case study. The conversation highlights how the store’s layout maximizes...
Metals Movers: Stainless Insights with ISSDA’s President
In this episode Deepika Singh talks with Rajamani Krishnamurthy, President of the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISDA), about the rapid expansion of India’s stainless‑steel sector and the structural challenges it faces. Krishnamurthy stresses that the biggest hurdle is the prevailing...
226 - Is Orbital Cleanup the Launchpad for Asteroid Mining?
In this episode, host explores the growing problem of orbital debris and its potential as a springboard for asteroid mining. Joel Sercel, CEO and founder of TransAstra, explains how his company’s capture technology can safely remove defunct satellites and repurpose...
Killing the Punchline
In this episode of Disinfo Detox, host Nolan interviews comedian, writer, and tech‑policy commentator Ron Placone. They dive deep into the controversy around Section 230, arguing that dismantling it would worsen online surveillance and give platforms even more incentive to censor...
He Thinks AI Code May Break Everything - EP 59 Will Wilson
In this episode, host Ashley Vance talks with Will Wilson, co‑founder of Antithesis, about the chronic unreliability of software and why traditional example‑based testing fails. Wilson explains how Antithesis uses deterministic simulations and property‑based (autonomous) testing to expose unknown‑unknown bugs...
When Transition Becomes the Experience
In this episode, the host reflects on the response to their recent article, "The Distance Between Intent and Experience," using the piece as a springboard to explore the broader theme of transition—from initial intent through to lived experience. They dissect...
Spring Fertilizer Supply Fears Grow as Iran War Chokes Key Shipping Route
In this episode, host Sean talks with Stonex analyst Josh Linville about the sudden disruption to global fertilizer markets caused by the U.S. military operation in Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz. They explain how the...
Top Warehouse KPIs for Small Businesses – What To Track and Why?
In this episode the host breaks down the most important warehouse KPIs for small businesses, organizing them into receiving/shipping, put‑away, picking, order management, storage, labor, and safety categories. Each metric—such as receiving efficiency, picking accuracy, inventory turnover, labor utilization, and...
The Wall Street Chameleon: Big Insurance at an Inflection Point | EP 1
In the debut episode of the Healthcare Uncovered Show, hosts Joe Rettino and veteran health‑policy insider Wendell Potter discuss the rapid rise of giant insurance conglomerates like UnitedHealth, CVS/Aetna, and Cigna, describing them as Wall Street‑driven "chameleons" that have taken...
When Supply Chains Save Lives: Inside ALAN's Disaster Response with Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network
In this episode, Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), explains how the nonprofit mobilizes supply chain professionals to respond to disasters, leveraging data, industry networks, and partnerships with logistics firms. She highlights the evolution of...
Build a Business That Sells Without You
In this episode of M&A Talk, host Jacob Oros interviews serial entrepreneur Travis Jameson, who has founded and exited a dozen businesses across tech, e‑commerce, SaaS, and health products. Jameson shares his core lesson for building a sellable company: make...
Cheaper Audible for Podcast-Lovers
The episode highlights Audible's new $8.99 standard plan, which offers unlimited access to Audible originals, nearly 200 former Wondery+ shows, and one audiobook per month, with a limited-time $5.99 introductory rate. It also covers Apple Podcasts' debut speaking slot at...
How Loneliness Hurts Your Health
The episode explores the health dangers of loneliness, citing research that shows people with few close friends face a 25% higher mortality rate over eight years. It references longitudinal studies from Harvard, China, and Sweden, and highlights the Surgeon General’s...
Where Is Warehouse Technology Heading with Gary Allen of Ryder
In this episode, Kevin Lawton chats with Gary Allen of Ryder about the rapid evolution of warehouse technology, focusing on automation and AI. Allen explains how automation—from autonomous mobile robots to autonomous forklifts and emerging humanoids—is becoming more affordable and...
Customer Joint Value Creation with Bimbo Bakeries USA's Jeff Hendrix
In this episode, Jeff Hendricks, Chief Customer Officer of Bimbo Bakeries USA, discusses how the company is leveraging real‑time customer and POS data to close the gap on missed sales and improve supply‑chain execution in an omni‑channel environment. He explains...
Why Asia Is the Emerging Epicenter for Global Biopharmaceutical Progress
In this episode, Daniel Levine talks with Feng Nying Zhang, a partner at McKinsey Shanghai, about Asia’s rapid rise as a global hub for biopharmaceutical innovation, highlighted by a McKinsey report showing the region’s share of innovative drug pipelines jumping...