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We're Alive

Wayland Productions Inc

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We're Alive is an award-winning audio drama that follows a group of Survivors in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles now ruled by the "Infected." It begins with “A Story of Survival” which spans from Chapters 1-48. Our survivors band together, fortify a safe haven known as the Tower, and discover that the Infected are far from the biggest threat they will have to face. The adventure continues with: “Lockdown” - A small group of inmates and prison guards are trapped in the T-block at Twin Towers J ...
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The John Batchelor Show

John Batchelor

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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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New Books in Finance

Marshall Poe

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Winner of the Best Psychology Podcast at the Women in Podcasting Awards 2024. Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of toxic diet culture? Ready to change your relationship with food for good? My podcast dives deep into the world of nutrition, body image, bariatrics and weight loss. Join me as I challenge common beliefs, debunk myths, and provide you with the tools you need to break free. With engaging discussions, and practical tips, our podcast is your ultimate guide to embracing a h ...
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Govcon Giants

Eric Coffie

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Hosted by government contracting expert, 8(a) business mentor, and founder of the Govcon Giants platform, Eric Coffie. With over 250K+ podcast listens, a thriving YouTube channel of 49K+ subscribers, and a LinkedIn community of 19k+ followers, Eric has built one of the most trusted voices in federal contracting. Govcon Giants isn't just another podcast—it ranks on the U.S. procurement leaderboard and is recognized as the #5 overall creator worldwide in procurement, cementing Eric's role as a ...
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In a world where destinies intertwine and shadows loom, Riku Sato, a spirit without a body but overflowing with wit and wisdom, teams up with the brave and hopeful Airi Kanzaki to confront the ruthless Kurogane, a power-hungry manipulator determined to plunge the realm into chaos. Their journey leads them through the enchanted Glimmering Forest and the haunting Arklight Ruins, as they seek the fabled Forge of Destiny to forge a weapon that can stop Kurogane's malevolence. Guided by the crypt ...
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Should I buy? Should I sell? Or Should I stand pat? The market should never dictate how or when you invest. By increasing your confidence levels, you will invest with more conviction, save time, and eliminate many of your dilemmas. Everybody deserves a happy retirement. Mike Heroux from The Dividend Guy Blog is not only a passionate investor, but he is also pretty good at explaining how the market works and how you can make your money work more effectively for you. This podcast will cover al ...
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The Hope Merchant Podcast is on a mission to find the world’s Hope Merchants and give their voices and offerings a platform to be heard. Through symbolism, spirituality, alchemy, and transformational journey work, we discuss the ways people can find more hope in their own inner systems. What is a hope merchant? Internal Family Systems Therapy uses this term “hope merchant” to, as founder Dr. Richard Schwartz explains, “sell hope to hopeless systems.” We are all living with parts that help us ...
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LIVE with Doug Goodin

Cross to Crown Ministries

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Jesus is the reason for everything. Doug Goodin teaches you how to think and live with that in mind. This channel posts Doug's daily Bible studies (LIVE on YouTube, X/formerly Twitter, and Facebook), and other broadcasts covering important topics in New Covenant Theology and Biblical Theology.
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The Illuminated Woman is a sanctuary for women leaving New Age deception and returning to the truth of God’s Word. Hosted by Lori Latimer, a former New Age practitioner turned follower of Jesus, this podcast helps you untangle spiritual lies, reclaim your God-given identity, and walk boldly in Biblical truth—with grace, wisdom, and unwavering faith. Rooted in faith, deeply discerning, and unapologetically walking in God's wisdom and direction—The Illuminated Woman is where clarity meets conv ...
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The Geopolitics & Power Podcast

Curious Worldview Production

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Episodes published on this feed appear originally on - A Curious Worldview Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/61wcpA8fkOQCAGrOfHgkig?si=ZiPK9FlNSmOfsxUEz7jmBg - if you like this podcast - than consider jumping over to - A Curious Worldview - on any platform there are podcasts (or link to Spotify above). It is my primary show... episodes here are snippets of full length episodes than appear there, and the thematic goes well beyond geopolitics. Another consideration is the newsletter attach ...
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Career Clarity Unlocked

Theresa White

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If you’ve ever asked yourself, "Is this really what I’m meant to do?" you’re in the right place. I'm Theresa White, Career Clarity Expert and 5x Certified Career Coach. Through Career Clarity Unlocked, I help you break free from the endless cycle of job dissatisfaction, burnout, and career confusion. Every week, we dig deep into real-world job search strategies, and the emotional and strategic side of career change. Whether you’re trying to pivot careers without starting over, search for a j ...
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Put Your FUNNY Where Your Mouth Is!

Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell

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Welcome to Put Your FUNNY Where Your Mouth Is! — the podcast where veteran comedians Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell break down the craft, the hustle, and the occasional chaos of the comedy world. With decades of experience, these two stand-up powerhouses don’t just crack jokes—they dissect the science behind them. Every episode takes you behind the curtain to reveal what it really takes to be funny, whether you’re on stage, in the boardroom, or just trying to survive another soul-crushing Mo ...
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Walk 2 Wealth

John Mendez

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Are You Trapped in a Life Someone Else Chose for You? Let's Change That, Together. 🎙️ Hey there, I get it. You're stuck in a world that doesn't get you, right? Everyone around you talks about 'safe jobs,' 'retirement at 65,' and you're just sitting there thinking, "There has to be more than this." I know how heavy that can feel. You've been told to follow the "traditional track," get a stable job, and save pennies for your retirement. Deep down, you sense this isn't for you. But the fear... ...
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Join tech industry veterans Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich as they dive into the challenges and innovations of today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re an experienced developer or simply curious about technology, each episode offers a fresh perspective on emerging trends, familiar topics, and insights that go beyond the strictly technical. From the latest in AI to effective ways to influence without authority, Scott and Mark set out to 'learn' something new in every episode, and they’r ...
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Media Roots Radio

Abby & Robbie Martin

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Since 2010, siblings and journalists Abby Martin and Robbie Martin have been doing Media Roots Radio, a political podcast with a critical eye on US foreign policy, political partisanship and what people can do to fight back. Conversational, controversial, passionate and explicit, Media Roots stands apart from the majority of podcasts coming from a similar point of view. Listen to all previous episodes on soundcloud, itunes, spotify and stitcher. All $5 and up patrons get an exclusive bonus e ...
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tReading The Path of Heaven

Tiger Rollercoaster Productions

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Treading The Path of Heaven is a literary podcast where we share our favorite books! Generally, they’re translated from Chinese, Korean, or Japanese, but we talk about everything! From traditional Chinese xianxia novels to isekai (trapped in another world) novels to mind-bending sci-fi to classic western fantasy settings, we read everything! Let us share your new favorite novel with you! Find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/tigercoaster
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Maria Felipe's Show

Maria Felipe - ACIM Teacher

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Welcome to the "Maria Felipe Show," where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. Immerse yourself in a spiritual odyssey filled with captivating interviews, soul-stirring sermons, tranquil meditations, and more. Here, we unlock the profound teachings of A Course in Miracles, paving the way to inner peace, boundless happiness, and a life drenched in abundance – your divine birthright. TRAILBLAZER OF HAPPINESS Maria Felipe, a radiant Cuban American who once graced the world as a model ...
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Mistletoe

Mistletoe Radio

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Another dimension (possibly the one next door) wants to share their best kept secret with us! Ladies, gentlemen and some animals, The Southern Realms present to us their #1 radio show - "The Beloved Voice"! (Sponsored by Caribou Electronics) Join the beloved Nimrod and his daft assistant Moo for interplanetary poetry recitals, telepathic interviews with a worryingly obese shoe box salesman, a mysterious young boy trapped inside a shed inside a monochrome forest, an intergalactic prison thril ...
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Advancing Women Podcast

Dr. Kimberly DeSimone

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Welcome to the Advancing Women Podcast where ambitious women come together to challenge the status quo, advance their careers, and up-level their lives. The Advancing Women Podcast is hosted by Gender Equity Expert and Executive Coach Dr. Kimberly DeSimone.
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The iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast is a weekly talk show all about the best new current comic book releases. Lifelong friends, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan talk about what they loved and (sometimes) hated in the current weekly books, from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Aftershock, Valiant, and more. The aim is to have a fun time, some laughs, but to also really understand what makes comic books work and what doesn’t, and trying to under ...
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Welcome to the Capital Gains Tax Solutions Podcast Are you considering selling a million-dollar-plus business, cryptocurrency, luxury primary home, commercial real estate, or another highly appreciated asset but concerned about the capital gains tax? Want to reinvest into a diversified portfolio of real estate or securities at the optimal time while making a meaningful impact with your wealth? Each episode, Brett Swarts sits down with some of the world’s top minds in real estate, finance, we ...
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The Zeal Archives

The Nickscast

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Have you ever wondered how long King Guardia has reigned for? Or wanted to know more about Lucca's (and her family's) crazy inventions? The Zeal Archives explores the world of Chrono Trigger one bit at a time covering the characters, items, mechanics, locales and lore with a dose of your hosts', T and G, personal experiences with the game mixed in. Each episode contains a healthy potion of the above and is bookended by short vignettes of two characters, T and G, who are trapped in the world ...
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The Sphere Of Time

Steve Simons

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This is a science fiction story that is suitable for children and adults alike. It tells the story of John Latham a scientist and Engineer, who thinks he has found a way to travel through time, space or even another dimension. However, he is not sure unless he can test out his ideas. John is lucky enough to come across a wealthy man who puts up the money to try out John's idea. But the crux of this book is, if he succeeds in getting there, wherever there actually is, what will he find when h ...
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Village Baptist Church

Village Baptist Church

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Village Baptist Church exists to win people to Christ and develop them into active disciples: equipping them to serve as ministers in the church, community, and around the world, leading them to worship God in spirit and truth.
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Welcome to ”For The Love of Guns,” the podcast where we dive deep into the world of firearms culture. I’m your host Jason Schaller, and I’m thrilled to have all you gun enthusiasts tuning in for another exciting episode. Whether you’re a seasoned firearms aficionado or just starting to explore this fascinating realm, this podcast is the place where we discuss products, talk to passionate people, and explore the various priorities that make up the tapestry of the firearms world. This Podcast ...
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Yeldplay!

Yeldstuff

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Yeldplay! is the all-queer official actual play podcast for The Magical Land of Yeld TTRPG! Join us as we go through the door into a world of strange monsters, mysterious magic, heroes, villains, and who knows what else! Will this group of friends find their way back home? Or will they remain trapped and be subjected to a monstrous fate? Only one way to find out! Just remember- In Yeld, there is only one absolute truth. Everything good... becomes a monster eventually! Check out The Magical L ...
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If you look deeply into something for long enough, with an enquiring mind and well thought out questions, you start to notice things. You notice patterns in the thing you are observing, be it behaviours, thoughts, or events; that create results, these may be good, bad, or indifferent. This is part one: pattern recognition. When you find results that are pleasing to you, you can work out many of the elements of the patterns. If you repeat the same pattern in the same way (with the same mindse ...
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Mystery Pie

Jesse Jaymz & Outcast

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Welcome to Mystery Pie, where the bizarre becomes reality and the hidden is revealed. You're not crazy for what you've experienced, there are countless others who share your encounters but remain silent, afraid of ridicule. This podcast is a sanctuary for those fringe stories. We explore the unsettling: interdimensional travel, government coverups, military secrets, ancient technology, and conspiracies buried deep within society. These are the stories that nightmares are made of. In a world ...
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Think this is just another podcast? Think again. No fluff. No fear. Just the future of work conversations that actually matter. This is your front-row seat to the unfiltered reality of the future of work—where small business leaders and HR pros either adapt fast or get left behind. Hosted by Future of Work Global Thought Leader Ira S Wolfe, this podcast delivers the hard truths, bold ideas, and real-world strategies you won't hear in the boardroom or at your average HR conference. Each episo ...
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'Not Another Business Podcast' with Toby Goodman is about creativity, business, and relationships. The goal? Useful and interesting. You’re in business. You might be a parent or an introvert. You’re into being creative, and you value art. You like to travel and prefer the conference corridors over the conference keynotes. You might struggle with ways of communicating who you are and what you do… so that people in your world are clear on the value you bring and invest accordingly. Maybe your ...
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If you think this is just another podcast, think again. We are the voice of the most important crucial conversations confronting business leaders and people today. Our goal is to bring you ways to reimagine tomorrow and explore the impact and convergence of business, technology, and people. Recognized as one of the top all-time leadership and management podcasts (Goodpods), top leadership podcast (Podcast Tonight), top 1.5% of all podcasts (Listen Notes), Top 100 podcast (Chartable) to menti ...
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Greenman: Sons of Tara

Various Artists

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Born half-human, half-faery, Liam could never be entirely part of either world, so Tara, the Spirit of the Earth, took him into her care. For thirteen years, he has lived in the safety of her keep in the Otherworld, learning what magic he can, sheltered from the harshness of the surrounding realms.In the human world, his father, Bracken, faces a cult of madmen and their leader, a twisted monster called Loxias. The cult of the Shattered God is bent on destroying magic, going so far as to plot ...
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Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On this show, we’ll listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, here’s how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. I’ll cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relat ...
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Go Un-Pro

Brent W. Laartz

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Go Un-Pro with Dr. Brent W. Laartz, MD FIDSA: Living an Unprocessed Life for Longevity and Healthspan Have you ever known that something is SO good for you that you just can't wait, but life gets in front of you and prevents you from doing it? The inaction and procrastination could occur for a variety of reasons, and we will delve into my motivations and affirmations of a healthy life from this day forward. I am starting this series of videos and articles so that I can be accountable to myse ...
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SUPPORT SHUD B FREE

Sega Live 919

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Support Shud B Free!!! A term that was created by an independent artist can be interpreted in so many ways. Much like the creator of the term. Support should be natural, it should be comfortable, honest, helpful, diverse, and even perverse. Thing is, It's more often not most if any of those things. For example, I created music my peers laughed at. They thought I was better conforming to a 9-5 than a dream, that would eventually become a brand. For another example, I created a Naturally sweet ...
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Flash Gordon

The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network

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Starting April 22, 1935, the strip was adapted into The Amazing Interplanetary Adventures of Flash Gordon, a 26-episode weekly radio serial. The series followed the strip very closely, amounting to a week-by-week adaptation of the Sunday strip for most of its run. Flash Gordon was played by Gale Gordon, later famous for his television roles in Our Miss Brooks, Dennis the Menace, The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy (the latter two with Lucille Ball). The cast also included Maurice Franklin as Dr. Z ...
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The Slog Pod

Dustin Flatt and TJ Westphal

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Honest talk about culture, systems, belief, and mental health — with no corporate fluff. Welcome to The Slog Pod, where two longtime friends and Army veterans — Dustin Flatt (MSW, MBA) and TJ Westphal (MA) — cut through the noise of modern life, work, and culture to ask harder questions. Why do we think the way we do? Why do systems fail us? And why is change so damn hard? This isn’t therapy. It’s not hustle culture. It’s not another leadership podcast selling toxic positivity. It’s real tal ...
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Host: Jana Mannina About the Podcast: Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about confidence, worthiness, knowledge, and taking action. Always Enough is where women take charge of their financial futures with real, actionable strategies. No fluff, no jargon—just honest conversations about investing, wealth-building, debt freedom, and the emotional and energetic side of money. Why This Podcast? For too long, women have been left out of financial conversations. Always Enough is changing that. Wh ...
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Armed to the Heart - Military Women, Work-life Balance, Female Veterans, Christian Moms, Pregnancy and Postpartum

Megan Gephart | Christian Life Coach | Military Mom Advocate | Catholic Working Mom | Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach

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*Top 2% globally-ranked podcast. Currently on pause, but enjoy all past episodes! Live out God’s calling in work & family life, within and beyond the uniform — Are you feeling alone as a woman of Christian faith in the military or another male-dominated environment? Are you driven to make a big impact, but wish you could be more present, and give more time to your family? Are you working to lead change, struggling to find your voice or courage as you swim against the current? Are you a high- ...
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Weight Loss Fight Club

Cheryln Gibbs and Rustin Gibbs

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Welcome to Weight Loss Fight Club, where the battle against the scale is more than just a physical struggle—it’s a fight for your life, your health, and your future. This isn’t just another weight loss podcast; it’s a deep dive into the stories of those who have faced the toughest challenges and emerged victorious. In a world where traditional weight loss methods often lead to frustration and despair, many find themselves trapped in an endless cycle of diets, exercise, and surgery with minim ...
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SHOW 12-2-2026 THE SHOW BEGIJS WITH DOUBTS ABOUT AI -- a useful invetion that can match the excitement of the first decades of Photography. November 1955 NADAR'S BALLOON AND THE BIRTH OF PHOTOGRAPHY Colleague Anika Burgess, Flashes of Brilliance. In 1863, the photographer Nadar undertook a perilous ascent in a giant balloon to fund experiments for …
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THE BLIP AND THE FUTURE Colleague Keach Hagey, The Optimist. The viral success of ChatGPT shifted OpenAI's focus from safety to commercialization, despite early internal warnings about the existential risks of AGI. Tensions over safety and Altman's management style led to a "blip" where the nonprofit board fired him, only for him to be quickly rein…
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SILICON VALLEY KINGMAKER Colleague Keach Hagey, The Optimist. At Stanford, Altman co-founded Loopt, a location-sharing app that won him a meeting with Steve Jobs and a spot in the App Store launch. While Loopt was not a commercial success, the experience taught Altman that his true talent lay in investing and spotting future trends rather than codi…
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THE ROOTS OF AMBITION Colleague Keach Hagey, The Optimist. Sam Altman grew up in St. Louis, the son of an idealistic developer and a driven dermatologist mother who instilled ambition and resilience in her children. Altmanattended the progressive John Burroughs School, where his intellect and charisma flourished, allowing him to connect with people…
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FOUNDING OPENAI Colleague Keach Hagey, The Optimist. In 2016, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Ilya Sutskever founded OpenAI as a nonprofit research lab to develop safe artificial general intelligence (AGI). Backed by investors like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, the organization aimed to be a counterweight to Google's DeepMind, which was driven by profi…
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PRISON AND LAWFARE Colleague Mark Clifford, The Troublemaker. Following the 2020 National Security Law, authorities raided Apple Daily, froze its assets, and arrested Lai, forcing the newspaper to close. Despite having the means to flee, Lai chose to stay and face imprisonment as a testament to his principles. Now held in solitary confinement, he i…
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CONSCIENCE AND CONVERSION Colleague Mark Clifford, The Troublemaker. The 1989 Tiananmen Squaremassacre radicalized Lai, who transitioned from textiles to media, founding Next magazine and Apple Daily to champion democracy. Realizing the brutality of the Chinese Communist Party, he used his wealth to support the student movement and expose regime co…
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THE FACTORY GUY Colleague Mark Clifford, The Troublemaker. By 1975, Jimmy Lai had risen from a child laborer to a factory owner, purchasing a bankrupt garment facility using stock market profits. Despite being a primary school dropout who learned English from a dictionary, Lai succeeded through relentless work and charm. He capitalized on the boom …
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FAMINE AND FLIGHT TO FREEDOM Colleague Mark Clifford, The Troublemaker. Jimmy Lai was born into a wealthy family that lost everything to the Communist revolution, forcing his father to flee to Hong Kong while his mother endured labor camps. Left behind, Lai survived as a child laborer during a devastating famine where he was perpetually hungry. A c…
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STAGNATION UNDER SURVEILLANCE Colleague Anne Stevenson-Yang, Wild Ride. The severe lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic shattered consumer confidence, leaving citizens insecure and unwilling to spend, which stalled economic recovery. Local governments, cut off from credit and burdened by debt, struggle to provide basic services. Faced with economic s…
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GHOST CITIES AND THE STIMULUS TRAP Colleague Anne Stevenson-Yang, Wild Ride. China's growth model shifted toward massive infrastructure spending, resulting in "ghost cities" and replica Western towns built to inflate GDP rather than house people. This "Potemkin culture" peaked during the 2008 Olympics, where facades were painted to impress foreigne…
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RED CAPITALISTS AND SMUGGLERS Colleague Anne Stevenson-Yang, Wild Ride. Following the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, China reopened to investment in 1992, giving rise to "red capitalists"—often the children of party officials who traded political access for equity. As the central government lost control over local corruption and smuggling rings, it laun…
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THE AWAKENING OF CHINA'S ECONOMY Colleague Anne Stevenson-Yang, Wild Ride. Returning to China in 1994, the author witnessed a transformation from the destitute, Maoist uniformity of 1985 to a budding export economy. In the earlier era, workers slept on desks and lacked basic goods, but Deng Xiaoping's realization that the state needed hard currency…
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X-RAYS, SURVEILLANCE, AND MOTION Colleague Anika Burgess, Flashes of Brilliance. The discovery of X-rays in 1895 sparked a "new photography" craze, though the radiation caused severe injuries to early practitioners and subjects. Photography also entered the realm of surveillance; British authorities used hidden cameras to photograph suffragettes, w…
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X-RAYS, SURVEILLANCE, AND MOTION Colleague Anika Burgess, Flashes of Brilliance. The discovery of X-rays in 1895 sparked a "new photography" craze, though the radiation caused severe injuries to early practitioners and subjects. Photography also entered the realm of surveillance; British authorities used hidden cameras to photograph suffragettes, w…
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PHOTOGRAPHING THE MOON AND SEA Colleague Anika Burgess, Flashes of Brilliance. Early photography expanded scientific understanding, allowing humanity to visualize the inaccessible. James Nasmyth produced realistic images of the moon by photographing plaster models based on telescope observations, aiming to prove its volcanic nature. Simultaneously,…
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NADAR'S BALLOON AND THE BIRTH OF PHOTOGRAPHY Colleague Anika Burgess, Flashes of Brilliance. In 1863, the photographer Nadar undertook a perilous ascent in a giant balloon to fund experiments for heavier-than-air flight, illustrating the adventurous spirit required of early photographers. This era began with Daguerre's 1839 introduction of the dagu…
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PREVIEW THE ORIGINS OF THE DAGUERREOTYPE Colleague Anika Burgess. Author Anika Burgessdiscusses the 1839 unveiling of the daguerreotype by Louis Daguerre. Originally a scene painter, Daguerre negotiated with the French government while the public marveled at the "baffle belief" realism of this early photographic method, created in partnership with …
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PREVIEW JIMMY LAI: THE TROUBLEMAKER VS. BEIJING Colleague Mark Clifford. Mark Clifford details the history of Jimmy Lai, a billionaire who risked his fortune to challenge the Chinese regime. Despite Beijing closing his stores in 1994, Lai funded Apple Daily and knowingly faced imprisonment to advocate for freedom, characterizing himself as a persis…
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PREVIEW THE PREDETERMINED VERDICT FOR JIMMY LAI Colleague Mark Clifford. Clifford reports that Jimmy Lai's conviction is inevitable due to instructions from Beijing, despite a lack of evidence beyond his journalism. With the trial concluding, Clifford anticipates the 77-year-old will receive a sentence tantamount to life imprisonment, cementing his…
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PREVIEW APPLE DAILY COLLEAGUES IN LIMBO Colleague Mark Clifford. Clifford highlights the cruelty facing six Apple Daily colleagues who pled guilty yet remain unsentenced. Describing them as "hostages" to Jimmy Lai's trial, Clifford criticizes the Hong Kong government for denying them basic legal closure and subjecting them to indefinite uncertainty…
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PREVIEW SAM ALTMAN'S SHIFTING STANCE ON AI REGULATION Colleague Keach Hagey. Keach Hageyobserves that while Sam Altman initially warned Congress that AI could potentially "kill us all," his focus shifted after ChatGPT's viral success. Hagey notes that as Altman's goals became more commercial, he became significantly less enthusiastic about strict g…
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PREVIEW CHINA'S ECONOMIC DESCENT AND TRADE WAR UNCERTAINTY Colleague Anne Stevenson-Yang. Discussing the "lose-lose proposition" of the current trade war, Anne Stevenson-Yang analyzes the Chineseeconomy's decline. She points to erratic signals regarding tariff exemptions and the difficulty of predicting market outcomes, noting the massive challenge…
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PREVIEW THE COMPLEXITY OF US-CHINA TRADE NEGOTIATIONS Colleague Anne Stevenson-Yang. Stevenson-Yang argues against a trade embargo, citing US dependence on Chinese supply chains and fears of inflation. She highlights a major diplomatic hurdle: China is willing to offer concessions but remains unsure of the specific "ask" required by the US administ…
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We’re hitting pause, looking back, and taking stock of just how big 2025 was for Disney — before turning our eyes forward to what 2026 has in store for Walt Disney World and beyond. From emotional goodbyes to major park areas, to brand-new lounges, shows, and even a brand-new Disney park announcement overseas, 2025 delivered some of the most impact…
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A recap of what drove 2025 and why "waiting on the sidelines" often costs more than it protects. The discussion touches Canada's surprise outperformance, the AI ripple effect across sectors, and why narratives can get investors into trouble. Join the Free Webinar on How to Invest in 2026 Download the Free Rock Stars List. Make sure to check out the…
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