Structuring for Uncertainty - Legal Trends in Middle-Market M&A - Pt. 1
In this episode, Steve and Bruce Fretton discuss how heightened uncertainty—driven by tariffs, shifting interest rates, and tighter credit markets—has complicated middle‑market M&A. They note that private equity’s $2 trillion of undeployed capital is pushing deals forward, but valuation gaps and financing constraints demand more sophisticated structuring. Key tools include continuation vehicles and representation‑and‑warranty insurance, which mitigate seller‑buyer relationship risk and shift liability to insurers. Bruce, a partner at Troutman Pepper, brings legal expertise on these mechanisms and how they help bridge risk and valuation gaps.
Structuring for Uncertainty - Legal Trends in Middle-Market M&A - Pt. 2
In this episode, Bruce Fenton and host Steve discuss how to structure middle‑market M&A deals amid heightened uncertainty, focusing on valuation gaps, earn‑outs, seller rollovers, and purchase‑price notes as tools to bridge price mismatches. They highlight the importance of rigorous...
Weight of Freight: Guinea’s Grip on the Capesize Market
In this episode, Richard Stevenson of Pendle Commodity Investments explains why capesize freight rates surged in early 2026, highlighting the unexpected boost from Guinea’s bauxite shipments and elevated bunker costs due to Middle‑East tensions. He outlines the political risk of...
The Airport Gambit
In this episode of Eyes on Intel, host [Name] examines how recent federal enforcement policies have turned U.S. airports into de‑facto border checkpoints, using the deaths of Alex Pretty, Renee Nickelgood, and Ruben Ray Martinez as case studies of the human cost...
Automotive Intelligence Award Honoree Tom Kontos of Auto Auction Holdings
In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Nick Sulovich interviews Tom Kontos, Analytics Advisor at Auto Auction Holdings and a 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award honoree. Kontos recounts his unconventional entry into automotive data from a mineral economics background,...
Podcast: Recap: Haig Partners Maximizing Value Conference
The Maximizing Value Conference recap, hosted by John Muntz of Dealers Edge, featured insights from Alan Haig and John Murphy of Haig Partners, along with industry leaders Steve Greenfield, Aaron Keating, and NADA CEO Mike Stanton. Key takeaways included the...
How the CPUC Handles AV Permits, Data, and Enforcement (Pat Tsen)
In this episode, Pat Tsen, Deputy Executive Director for Consumer Policy, Transportation, and Enforcement at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), explains how the CPUC regulates autonomous vehicle (AV) passenger services, detailing the permit process, data collection requirements, and enforcement...
Benjamin Edwards: The Rise of Nevada in the Reincorporation Debate
In this episode, Professor Ben Edwards discusses the accelerating re‑incorporation trend as companies weigh Delaware, Nevada, and Texas for corporate domicile. He shares data from his "Project Pokemon" tracking effort, showing Nevada attracting roughly 28 public firms in 2025—three times...
We Seriously Don't Mistrust the Media Enough
In this episode the host examines how even the most media‑savvy individuals are vulnerable to manipulation, breaking down common tactics such as highlighting who benefits from a story, tracing funding sources, and exploiting omission and binary framing. Using recent examples...
Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a Comeback
The episode covers three main stories: the federal shutdown‑driven TSA staffing crisis and the Trump administration’s controversial deployment of ICE agents to airports; the escalating Iran‑related oil conflict, its impact on fuel prices, airline capacity cuts, and downstream effects on...
The Silicon Valley Insider In The Pentagon | DoW Emil Michael
In this episode, former Uber executive Emil Michael, now a senior official at the Department of Defense, discusses the challenges of integrating AI into the world’s largest bureaucracy, the strategic push to back innovative defense startups, and the critical need...
GBTA BTI Global Highlights
In this episode of the Business of Travel podcast, GBTA Research Director Chris Ely talks with Edward Galvin, head of Visa Commercial Solutions for North America, about the latest Business Travel Index (BTI) forecast. The BTU projects global business‑travel spend...
Finding a Home for Excess 3PL Inventory
In this episode, Kevin Lawton talks with Abby Naraki, CEO and founder of Stock, about the growing problem of excess inventory in the 3PL and e‑commerce space and how Stock connects that surplus to a vast network of nonprofits. Abby...
Live From LegalWeek with Abdi Shayesteh & Patricia Libby
In this Legal Week live episode, Abdi Shayesteh, CEO of Alta Clara, and Chief Learning Officer Patricia Libby discuss their AI‑driven training platform that simulates depositions and other oral advocacy scenarios. They explain how the new DepoSim uses AI‑generated witnesses,...
The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Sexual Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Menopause
In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Dr. Rachel Rubin, a board‑certified urologist and sexual health specialist, about the full spectrum of women’s hormonal and sexual health—from puberty, pregnancy, and breastfeeding to perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Rubin...
Social Media’s Growing Role in Healthcare Decisions | Behind the Numbers
In this episode, senior digital health analysts Beth Snyder and Rajiv Leventhal discuss the expanding role of social media in shaping healthcare decisions, highlighting how 55% of American adults turn to platforms for health information, especially younger adults and people...
Why You're Still Using Social Media (Even If You Want to Stop) with Dr. Cass Sunstein
In this episode, behavioral scientist Cass Sunstein discusses his new concept of the "product trap"—a situation where people continue using products like social media because not using them incurs social costs, even though the products reduce their well‑being. He explains...
This Week: Of Fiber Castles, Cable Forts, FWA Camps, and Satellite Warbands
In this episode Roger Antner and Don Kellogg examine how network infrastructure shapes competition, coining metaphors like fiber "castles," cable "forts," FWA "camps," and satellite "warbands." They show that carriers with dense fiber footprints—AT&T and Verizon in the Northeast—gain customers,...
Coffee with Donn
In this inaugural Substack Live episode of "Coffee with Donn," host Donn and guest Kevin discuss the challenges and opportunities of live streaming on Substack, from technical hiccups to scheduling constraints caused by caregiving responsibilities and unpredictable lives. They compare...
From Goddard’s Cabbage Patch to Artemis II.
In this episode, host Maria Varmazas chats with Jeff Carr, a veteran of NASA media and son of Apollo-era astronaut Capcom Jerry Carr, about the parallels between the Apollo 8 era of 1968 and today’s Artemis 2 mission. Jeff reflects on...
BAM SubstackaPalooza
In this chaotic, free‑form episode titled "BAM SubstackaPalooza," host Cliff and guests—including podiatric surgeon Dr. Eric Lulove—debate the broken U.S. healthcare system and the case for universal coverage. Dr. Lulove shares his background as a foot and ankle surgeon and...
BAM SubstackaPalooza
In this episode, host Lawrence and guest Olga, a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, discuss the pervasive influence of Russian disinformation on U.S. politics, highlighting its evolution from early experiments in Ukraine to recent amplification of...
The 6G Podcast - Nvidia's AI Grid, Bell's AI Factory, OPPO Find N6, Spider-Man's Foldable, Fiber Land Rush, and 6G...
In this episode, hosts Anshul Saag and Mike Dano dissect NVIDIA's new AI Grid for telecom, Bell's $1.7 billion AI factory in Saskatchewan, and the latest foldable market moves, notably OPPO's crease‑free Find N6 and Samsung's discontinuation of its high‑end trifold. They...
Inside a BOOK Auction
In this episode, Planet Money chronicles its own journey to land a book deal, revealing the hidden economics of publishing—from literary agents pitching the idea, to crafting a proposal, and courting major houses amid industry consolidation. Host Alex Horowitz-Gazi and...
MTN TRUMP ANNEXED OVER PUTIN'S ULTIMATUM
The episode centers on a reported Russian ultimatum to Donald Trump: Moscow will cease sharing intelligence with Iran—used to target U.S. forces—if the United States stops supporting Ukraine. Host critiques Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, NATO criticism, and the...
Global Commodities: What Are the Markets Missing?
In this episode, JP Morgan analysts Greg Scheer (precious and base metals) and Atar de Boadze (European natural gas) dissect the escalating Middle‑East conflict’s impact on commodities. They detail how attacks on Iranian, UAE and Qatari gas infrastructure have trimmed Qatar’s...
Is AI Killing Advertising? & Scott’s Best Financial Decision
In this episode the hosts discuss how AI is disrupting the traditional advertising agency model, using Levi's as a case study of how brand storytelling once drove sales but is now sidelined in boardrooms. They argue that AI tools are...
"Work From Home and Limit Flights", Urges IEA, as Fuel Crisis Deepens
The episode examines how recent attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, sparked by the US‑Israeli conflict with Iran, are driving volatile oil and gas prices and threatening global supply chains. The International Energy Agency urges governments to cut demand by promoting...
AI, Credit Scores and Consumer Trust, with JB Orecchia.
In this episode, host Josh Dattar chats with JB Orecchia, founder and CEO of Savvy Money, about how identifying inefficiencies in lending and insurance creates business opportunities, and how AI can reshape credit scoring and consumer trust. JB shares his...
DreamHack Birmingham Announces Samsung as Official Partner, Outlines Full Esports Line-Up
DreamHack Birmingham 2026 announced Samsung as its official partner, unveiling a Galaxy Cafe activation where attendees can test the new Galaxy S26 Ultra and compete in mobile gaming challenges for prizes. The event, running March 27‑29 at the NEC, marks...
Is It Time to Drive 55 Again?
The episode examines whether reinstating a 55 mph speed limit could help curb soaring oil prices amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis. Host Paul Krugman outlines the current supply shock—about a 10% cut in global oil flow—and argues that short‑term...
EMR Optimization: Why Ambient AI Can’t Fix a Broken EHR
The panel discussed practical approaches to EMR/EHR optimization, emphasizing that hidden workflow friction—not just software bugs—drives clinician burnout. They highlighted the need for combined quantitative analytics (e.g., usage dashboards, sentiment analysis) and qualitative methods (shadowing, listening sessions) to surface problems,...
Chicago: The Magnificent Mile and Beyond - Where We Buy #374
In this episode, JLL’s Midwest Retail Lead Wally Walfelt discusses Chicago’s retail real‑estate landscape, focusing on the post‑pandemic recovery of the central business district (CBD) and the iconic Magnificent Mile. He highlights that Chicago ranks among the top three U.S....
Eye of the Storm?
The episode examines how recent geopolitical tensions are driving a fresh surge in energy prices, with the US and allies pledging to boost supply while Qatar reports that 17% of its gas output has been knocked offline by airstrikes, potentially...
A Brief History of AI in Healthcare W/ Lekan Wang, Partner, JSL Health Capital
In this episode, John Driscoll chats with Lekan Wang, a partner at AI‑first venture fund JSL Health Capital, about the evolution of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Wang traces his journey from early work at Palantir integrating disparate health data for...
Sharp China: The War in Iran and the Visit to Beijing; New DNI Assessments on Taiwan; Military Scientists Disappearing From...
In this episode of Sharp China, Andrew Sharp and Bill Bishop dissect the postponement of President Trump's planned visit to Beijing amid the ongoing war in Iran, noting how the conflict and U.S. domestic politics are reshaping diplomatic timing. They...
Supply Chain Data Capture Is Entering a New Era with Surgere
In this episode Kevin Lawton interviews Bill Woppler, CEO and founder of SurgeAir, about the evolution of data capture in supply chains. SurgeAir now processes about 15 billion transactions a month and has introduced Sophia, an agentic AI that makes sense...
Suspending Judgement
The episode critiques the extension of whole‑life prison terms, arguing they contradict efforts to reduce incarceration and actually undermine security in high‑security facilities. It highlights how such sentences make prisons less safe for both inmates and staff, violating the principle...
Joint Commission A360 Compliance Check In
Tom Grice and Sharon Tyrell discuss the upcoming Joint Commission Accreditation 360 (A360) that takes effect on January 1, 2026, outlining its consolidation of the Environment of Care and Life Safety chapters into a single Physical Environment chapter and the...
385. Market Shocks: Oil Prices Reframe the Macro, Six Years Post-COVID, Self-Storage Consolidation, & Office Green Shoots
In this episode, the Trepp Wire team analyzes how a sudden energy shock—driven by the Iran‑Saudi conflict—has pushed oil above $100, reigniting inflation and reshaping CRE financing amid a still‑steady Fed rate hold. They revisit the March 2020 COVID disruption,...
Can Journalism Survive AI? — with NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien
In this episode, NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien discusses how the Times has achieved record subscriber growth and revenue by investing heavily in original, independent journalism and expanding its newsroom to over 2,300 staff. She contrasts the Times’ strategy—long‑term subscription focus, tech‑enabled...
US V. Two Noble Lasers
In this episode, host Benjamin Wittes and court reporter Anna Bauer debrief the bizarre federal court appearance of Wittes, dubbed the "Lord Laser" trial, where no judge was present and a DOJ prosecutor ran the proceeding like a plea‑conference. They...
Behind the Headlines: IUA’s Chris Jones on Marine War Market’s Iran Response
In this episode Sam Casey talks with Chris Jones, CEO of the International Underwriting Association (IUA), about the impact of the Iran‑related conflict on marine war insurance. Jones explains that the shipping slowdown in the Strait of Hormuz is driven...
Represent Us: A Conversation with Maria McFarland Sanchez-Moreno
In this episode, host interviews Maria McFarland Sanchez‑Moreno, CEO of Represent Us, about the organization’s mission to enforce government accountability, especially targeting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and congressional inaction. Maria outlines the Congressional Courage Campaign, which mobilizes constituents to...
#319 Bjarke Just Nielsen Founder at Norrlyst Koncernen - Scaling Restaurant Quality with Tech and Culture
In this episode, Michael Tinser chats with Bjarke Just Nielsen, founder of Nordust, about how his restaurant group has scaled to 20 venues, 550 staff and nearly a million guests by treating the business as a tech platform rather than...
What's Happening with CANDU?
In this episode, host Chris interviews Joe Saint-Julian, President of Nuclear at Atkins Realis, to explore the current state and future prospects of Canada’s CANDU nuclear technology. Joe outlines Atkins Realis’s role as the OEM for CANDU, its recent contracts...
Inside Big Insurance’s $1.7 Trillion Year | EP 2
In this episode of Healthcare Uncovered, hosts Joe Rettino and former Cigna insider Wendell Potter dissect the 2025 earnings of the seven biggest for‑profit insurers, which together generated $1.7 trillion in revenue and $54 billion in profit despite covering 10 million fewer people....
Strategy Summit 2026: Why AI Means Radical Change
In this HBR IdeaCast episode, Harvard Business School professor Sadal Neely explains why AI drives radical organizational change, introducing the "30% rule" that sets a baseline AI literacy for all employees. She outlines AI’s historical waves, distinguishes narrow (specific) AI...
Risk and Strategy in Sponsor Banking
In this episode, Hatch Bank President Amanda Swarverland discusses the evolution of sponsor banking, sharing her journey from risk officer at Sunrise Bank to fintech executive at Unit and back to banking leadership. She highlights the strategic choices banks must...
MS NOW HIGHLIGHTS FROM MARCH 18TH 2026
The episode dissects the March 18th Worldwide Threats Hearing, focusing on how officials, especially Tulsi Gabbard, dodged questions about an alleged imminent Iranian nuclear threat while aligning with President Trump's narrative. Host David Rode and analysts Ken Delanian and Kevin...