Reinvention, Identity, and Becoming the Creator with Brandon Burke
In this episode of the Ageless Future podcast, host Cade Archibald sits down with Dr. Brandon Burke to explore his journey from building multiple successful orthodontic practices to stepping into a new chapter focused on coaching and personal development. Brandon shares how growing up in a small Utah town shaped his drive, what it looked like to build a practice from scratch during the recession, and the moment he realized his achievements weren’t the same as fulfillment. The conversation dives into themes of identity, burnout, resilience, and “unbecoming”—letting go of external validation to reconnect with purpose, emotional awareness, and grou...
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2026 February 27
Are We Screwed If AI Works? — With Andrew Ross Sorkin
<p>Andrew Ross Sorkin is an anchor at CNBC, columnist at The New York Times, and author of 1929, a bestselling book about the worst market crash in history. Sorkin joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss whether AI achieving its potential could lead to a similar crash, either via a labor shock or the disruption of software. Stay tuned for the second half where we discuss private credit risks, prediction market gambling, and the SpaceX IPO. Hit play for a dynamic conversation about where AI could lead, and its potential economic benefits or consequences.</p> <p><br></p> <p>---</p> <...
🎙️ EP 242: The "Sam Problem" & Cursor’s Hardware-Defying Speed
<p>Is Sam Altman the ultimate "black box" model? A bombshell investigation from The New Yorker reveals internal dossiers from Ilya Sutskever and Dario Amodei, suggesting OpenAI’s CEO might be breaking the kitchen to reach a $1 trillion valuation. Plus, we’re looking at Cursor’s "Warp Decode" breakthrough that just hit the physical speed limit of GPU hardware.</p><p></p><p>We’ll talk about:</p>Inside the 70-page dossier of Slack messages and HR docs that label Altman a "world-class scammer" alongside Madoff and SBF.How Cursor reached 3.95 TB/s memory bandwidth, the physical limit of Blackwell hardware...
Inflammaging: Understanding the Hidden Drivers of Aging and Lifestyle Balance
In this episode, Cade Archibald explores the concept of “inflammaging,” described as a persistent, low-grade immune activation that can quietly influence how the body functions over time. The discussion highlights how everyday factors—such as stress, sleep patterns, diet, and environmental exposures—may contribute to this ongoing internal “noise,” even when no obvious symptoms are present. Emphasis is placed on the importance of balancing periods of stress with recovery, as well as adopting supportive lifestyle habits like regular movement, consistent sleep, and mindful routines. The episode frames aging not just as a matter of time, but as a reflection of how well the...
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Supporting the Nervous System Through Lifestyle, Recovery, and Daily Habits
In this Ageless Future podcast episode, Cade Archibald continues a prior discussion on the nervous system by focusing on practical, non-clinical ways to support balance and resilience. He emphasizes that daily habits such as consistent sleep, whole-food nutrition, hydration, movement, stress awareness, social connection, and evening routines create the foundation for feeling and functioning better, while supplements and peptides are framed as supportive tools rather than shortcuts. Throughout the conversation, he encourages listeners to pay attention to how stress, environment, and routines affect their overall well-being, and to build simple, sustainable practices that promote steadier energy, better focus, and a...
Is Your $3,000 Handbag Worth It? Tanner Leatherstein Has the Answer.
<p>Volkan Yilmaz — known to his millions of followers as Tanner Leatherstein — grew up in his family's tannery in Turkey, learning to convert raw animal hides into finished leather from the age of eleven. </p><br><p>That foundation took him through an improbable journey: a failed business venture in Turkmenistan, a green card lottery win, years driving trucks and cabs across New Jersey and Chicago, an MBA, a brief stint in management consulting he couldn't stand, an Etsy shop he built from scratch — and eventually, almost by accident, a viral video that changed everything.</p><br><p>He started cutting...
Countries hold summit over Strait of Hormuz trade crisis
<p>More than forty countries take part in a virtual gathering in a bid to reopen the vital shipping lane. The UK is playing host to the meeting, joined by other countries across the world caught up in the trade crisis caused by near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, due to the US-Israel war in Iran.</p><p>UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper opened the event by condemning what she described as "Iranian recklessness" in closing the Strait of Hormuz and "hitting global economic security". The talks are trying to find a solution to fully opening up the vital...
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms
<p>A countdown is underway as President Trump says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a deal to fully re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, we return to Cambodia's scam centres with a rare visit inside. And is Universal Music which is home to Taylor Swift, about to be sold?</p><p>(Picture: Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani speaking during a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, USA, 07 April 2026. Credit:SARAH YENESEL/EPA/Shutterstock)</p>
Trump's Awful No Good Day At The Supreme Court
<p>And Pam Bondi earned a pink slip.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Trump's effort to erase birthright citizenship from the Constitution via executive order, and it went as poorly for the administration as expected. But that didn't deter Trump from taking the unprecedented step of attending the argument personally. The president didn't last the whole time though, heading for the exit mid-proceeding as it became clear that his Solicitor General was getting boatraced by the competition. Afterward, the graduates of the Twitter School of Law ran to their computers to complain about Ju...
What keeps big bank CEOs up at night
<p>Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, put out his annual letter to shareholders this week. In it, the leader of the largest bank in North America outlined worries about persistently elevated inflation and the growing role of private credit. We'll unpack. Then, as part of our “Business Envy” series, we'll have a chat with the founder and CEO of a Maine-based rocket company looking to support research missions and a growing space economy.</p>
What’s Next for Environmental Law in 2026
<p>As 2025 comes to a close, People, Places, Planet takes stock of a year of profound change in environmental law—and looks ahead to the legal and policy questions that will shape 2026. Host Sebastian Duque Rios draws on insights from ELI convenings with leading scholars, practitioners, scientists, and policymakers to unpack how courts, agencies, and governments are redefining environmental authority and accountability.</p><p>The episode covers key U.S. Supreme Court decisions and previews cases to watch in the upcoming term, explores sweeping changes to NEPA and administrative law, and examines the growing treatment of climate change as a le...
Oil prices dip on de-escalation news
<p>We are now into the first hours of a two-week ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The wholesale price of oil has plunged nearly 16%. The New York price was pushing $118 yesterday; this morning, it's below $95 a barrel. While the war certainly isn't over, markets are celebrating the momentary relief. Then, we'll check in with both a New Mexico nonprofit and an AI firm to understand the region's K-shaped economy. </p>
The road less traveled (by bike)
<p>As David Brancaccio winds down his tenure as host of the "Marketplace Morning Report," he's speaking with places of work he might have ended up at if he weren’t a broadcast journalist. On today's show, we head to Bike Oven in Los Angeles, a co-op that aims to give you everything you need to learn how to fix your bike yourself. But first: an examination of oil prices and potential tariffs on countries sending weapons to Iran.</p>
California Infill with Jared Jones
<p>Jared Jones is based in Riverside California where he leads Middle Housing Partners. On today's how we are talking about how the zoning rules have changed and what is working in today's environment. To connect with Jared, visit https://middlehousingpartners.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn. </p><p>---------------</p><p>**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:**<br> Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) <br> iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613) <br> Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.v...
Supreme Court Airs Dirty Laundry
<p>Things get testy down at the courthouse.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>The Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's effort to use IEEPA to impose arbitrary tariffs across the world and in the process delivered around 170 pages of epic shade. Meanwhile, the administration informed prospective military lawyers that they're no longer allowed to attend the top law schools in the country, presumably because the Pentagon is getting tired of lawyers who can actually identify a war crime when they see one. Finally, the public got another look at how lawyers do their job and predictably overreacted. Les Wexner's attorney go...
Can H&M Prove Sustainability is a Growth Engine?
<p>In March, H&M released financial results alongside its annual sustainability report, presenting two seemingly contrasting narratives. The company reported a 34.6 percent reduction in emissions from 2019 levels and also noted that 91 percent of its materials are now sustainably sourced. However, this environmental progress occurred alongside a 1 percent dip in sales, raising questions about the commercial viability of its green strategy.</p><br><p>While many industry peers are backing away from environmental messaging to focus on the bottom line, H&M is arguing that sustainability is not in tension with profit, but is rather a "core driver of future...
Exploring VO₂ Max and the Role of Fitness in Long-Term Health
In this episode of the Health Accelerator Challenge, Regan Archibald discusses the concept of VO₂ max and why it is widely studied as a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness. He explains what VO₂ max represents—how the body transports and uses oxygen during intense activity—and why it is often used as a benchmark for physical conditioning. Drawing on research, personal training experiences, and stories from clients, he shares how structured exercise approaches like interval training and zone-based cardio can influence performance metrics over time. The conversation also touches on tools for measuring fitness, the role of accountability and goal-setting, and emerging...
How will rising oil prices affect airlines?
<p>Jet fuel prices are surging as the war in Iran unsettles airlines and global travel. Leanna Byrne examines what it could mean for ticket prices and the wider economy. Also, a new weight loss pill from Eli Lilly promises to shake up the booming obesity drug market. And as Apple turns 50, what’s next for the garage start-up that became one of the world’s most powerful companies. (Photo: A general view of the PCK refinery, a crude oil processing facility supplying gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and fuel oil, in Schwedt/Oder, Germany, March 31, 2026. Credit: Lisi Niesner/Reuters)</p>
More OpenAI Executive Drama, Is Siri Seriously Broken?, Meta’s Elusive Next Hit
<p>M.G. Siegler of Spyglass is back for our monthly tech news discussion. Siegler joins us to discuss latest turmoil inside OpenAI, what the reported tension between CEO Sam Altman and CFO Sarah Friar says about the company’s spending and IPO plans, and whether Anthropic or OpenAI is better positioned to win the agentic AI battle. We also cover Apple’s latest Siri plans, whether Apple should try to buy Anthropic, and why Meta still hasn’t found its next big hit beyond advertising.</p> <p><br></p> <p>---</p> <p>Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us fiv...
Rethinking Sleep Setup: Dr. Peter Martone on Alignment, Rituals, and Better Rest
In this episode of the Ageless Future podcast, Regan Archibald talks with Dr. Peter Martone about his approach to improving sleep by focusing on bedtime setup, body positioning, and consistent pre-sleep routines. Drawing on his background in biomechanics and his own experience with injury, Martone explains why he believes posture, comfort, and nervous system calming all play a role in how well people rest. He describes a framework that includes tracking sleep-related metrics, using breathing and scent-based routines to create relaxation cues, and identifying different “sleep avatars” to personalize bedtime habits. Throughout the conversation, he encourages listeners to think of bett...
Trump's Cook Case Looks Cooked
<p>After taking a hacksaw to nearly a century's worth of congressionally approved independent agencies, the Supreme Court appeared to hit a wall during oral argument over Trump's attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The Unitary Executive Theory is all fun and games until the justices start worrying about their personal finances. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice now takes the position that the text of the Alien Enemies Act would have authorized the unilateral deportation of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones for being part of the "British Invasion." Finally, Willkie Farr hit with massive lawsuit alleging the firm...
Pete Nordstrom on the Enduring Power of Retail’s ‘Best Mousetrap’
<p>This year marks the 125th anniversary of Nordstrom — a company that began as a small shoe store in Seattle founded by a Swedish immigrant and has grown into a $16 billion retail juggernaut.</p><br><p>At a moment when the American department store sector is under enormous pressure — with bankruptcies, consolidation and changing consumer behaviour reshaping the landscape — Nordstrom has taken a different path.</p><br><p>Last year, the Nordstrom family partnered with Mexican retailer Liverpool to take the company private, a move Pete Nordstrom says allows the business to move faster and focus on the long term.</p><br>...
Defensores ambientales: hacia la rendición de cuentas en Colombia
<p>This is a special edition episode in Spanish with our Colombian partner on ELI's Environmental Defenders Database project. If you'd like to learn more, please visit our Vibrant Environment blog for an English summary of the episode, or listen to our last episode in February on this topic, "Environmental Defenders: On the Front Lines of Conservation". </p><p>Los defensores ambientales desempeñan un papel fundamental en la protección de los ecosistemas del mundo, pero cada año cientos de defensores son amenazados, detenidos, y asesinados. Esta realidad destaca la necesidad urgente de contar con mayores garantías, dato...
OpenAI’s Superapp Ambitions, Jensen on Jobs, Bezos’s $100 Billion Automation Fund
<p>Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) OpenAI leadership says no more side quests 2) The company is focusing on enterprise and coding 3) Does this mean consumer AI is dead? 4) OpenAI's new focus era 5) Why OpenAI is building a Superapp 6) OpenAI partners with the consultants 7) Most first time AI buyers are choosing Anthropic 8) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says those who use AI to cut jobs lack imagination 9) The Metaverse is dead, or is it? 10) Jeff Bezos is raising $100 billion to automate industrial work 11) Do you dry chat?</p> <p>---<...
What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
<p>For years, European luxury brands set the pace in fashion, while American labels were often dismissed as overly commercial and too broadly distributed to compete at the highest end of the market. </p><br><p>But that balance is shifting. As many European luxury houses struggle with slowing demand, price resistance and creative inconsistency, a group of American brands is seeing renewed momentum. </p><br><p>On the episode, Diana Pearl joins Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin to unpack what those brands are getting right, and why their recent success may offer a useful playbook for the rest of th...
Reflecting on the year in tariffs
<p>A year ago today, the president pulled out a chart in the now paved-over Rose Garden and set the global economy on fire. He announced his so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs, which changed a bunch of times before being deemed illegal by the Supreme Court earlier this year. And those tariffs were mostly paid by us — consumers and small businesses. Plus, just how worried should we be about jitters in the private credit market?</p>
🎙️ EP 241: Sam Altman’s AGI New Deal & The End of the 40-Hour Workweek?
<p>You don’t often see a tech billionaire hand the government a manual on how to tax his own company, but Sam Altman just did exactly that. We’re breaking down OpenAI’s 13-page "AGI New Deal," including robot taxes, a public wealth fund for every citizen, and the official push for a 32-hour workweek.</p><p></p><p>We’ll talk about:</p>Why Sam Altman is begging for regulation and framing AI access as a foundational human right.How 50+ specialized agents finally ended hallucinations in massive, messy codebases by mapping "tribal knowledge."The viral new tech that lets you...
The road less traveled (by bike)
<p>As David Brancaccio winds down his tenure as host of the "Marketplace Morning Report," he's speaking with places of work he might have ended up at if he weren’t a broadcast journalist. On today's show, we head to Bike Oven in Los Angeles, a co-op that aims to give you everything you need to learn how to fix your bike yourself. But first: an examination of oil prices and potential tariffs on countries sending weapons to Iran.</p>
#412 Max: The Boris Cherny Workflow (Mastering Claude Code 2026)
<p>If you’ve ever watched Claude Code sprint confidently in the wrong direction, you’re not alone. 🛑 In April 2026, the secret to elite output isn't a complex prompt; it's the specific habits used by the man who built it, Boris Cherny. We are breaking down the "Boris Method"—from the mandatory 80% Plan Mode rule to the CLAUDE.md pruning habit—that separates "Vibe Coders" from professional engineers.</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p>The 80% Plan Mode Rule: Why Boris starts almost every session with Shift + Tab (twice). Entering read-only mode allows Claude to research your "Intricacies" and "Intensities" without modif...
John Roberts Suffers The Slings And Arrows Of Pure Rage Trump
<p>And the bar examiners prove once again that they don't care about anyone but themselves.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>After striking down the Trump administration's tariffs, Chief Justice Roberts has earned nothing but disrespect and abuse from the president he put in power. From a hearty handshake and Trump telling him, "Thank you, won't forget it" last year to getting bypassed in the handshake line at this year's State of the Union, it's been a long strange trip for Roberts. And yet he wouldn't have it any other way because for Roberts, ritualistic humiliation is a small price t...
#414 Max: The End of "Pause & Guess" (Tutoring with Gemini 3.1 Flash Live)
<p>Ever lost 30 minutes to a YouTube tutorial just to find one button that isn't where it used to be? 🛑 In April 2026, the "Tutorial Loop" is officially broken. Google’s new Gemini 3.1 Flash Live is a real-time multimodal model that doesn't just talk—it sees. By sharing your screen, you get a patient software tutor that walks you through Premiere Pro, Excel, or code in real time, adapting to your exact interface.</p><p>We’re breaking down the April 2026 "Build & Live" Update—from the 2-prompt website builder to the "Grounding-on-Site" voice assistants that turn your FAQ page into an interactive...
The inflationary effects of war
<p>We've got the first whiff of price growth as a result of President Donald Trump's war in the Middle East: A services sector purchasing index registered its highest reading since October 2022. Experts expect federal data out later this week to show a similar uptick in prices from February to March. And even if the war ends soon, that inflation could stick around. Also in this episode: The U.S. isn’t likely to institute an oil price cap, HSAs remain an imperfect savings tool, and more shoppers opt for secondhand clothing.</p><br/><p>Every story has an economic an...
OpenAI buys TBPN, SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO?, Iran Disables Amazon Infrastructure
<p>Liz Hoffman of Semafor joins us for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Why OpenAI bought TBPN 2) The best possible explanation for why OpenAI did it 3) Does the deal really accomplish OpenAI's content marketing goals? 4) Will TBPN convince any non-believers that AI is good? 5) OpenAI's Fidji Simo takes medical leave from the company 6) SpaceX files to go public at a potential $2 trillion market cap 7) Will SpaceX and Tesla merge? 8) Some AWS servers are "hard down" in Bahrain and Dubai 9) More on the private credit worries 10) Big Technology is not for sale! </p> <p>---</p> <...
ICE and the “wide, deep, and ever-growing” surveillance state
<p>Doorbell cameras, license plate readers, and social media platforms are just a few of the tech products that make up an ever-growing surveillance network in the United States. ICE’s use of surveillance tools as part of its immigration crackdown has brought that into focus. On today’s show, Kimberly talks with investigative journalist and co-founder of 404 Media Joseph Cox about the growth of the American surveillance state and simple steps you can take to protect your privacy.</p><br/><p>Here’s everything we talked about today:</p><br/>"With Ring, American Consumers Built a Surveillance Dragnet" from 404 Media"...
Afroman And Elon Had Very Different Trial Experiences
<p>And the DOJ had an atrocious week.</p> <p>------</p> <p>Rapper turned First Amendment hero Afroman took his frustration over a heavy-handed police raid on his Ohio home and turned it into music. When the officers sued him for millions for hurting their feelings, a jury told them to take their $3.9 million demand and pound it like lemon pound cake. Unfortunately, what happened to Afroman happens all the time in America and there's not a lot being done to stop it. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice had a rough week, catching headlines for lowering hiring standards and running...
What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
<p>The US and Iran have come to a temporary ceasefire, but for many businesses and consumers, the pressure may be far from over.</p><p>Hundreds of ships are still backed up in the Strait of Hormuz, with many waiting for clearance from Iran before they can move.</p><p>Plus, what it means for flights, holidays and passenger confidence as airlines proceed cautiously.</p><p>Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Matt Lines Editor: Justin Bones</p>
Alienating Our Affections
<p>Supreme Court hacking and the end of a Biglaw era.</p> <p>------</p> <p>The Biglaw world continues to watch single-tier partnerships slip away with Sullivan & Cromwell joining the income partner trend. Will the industry have any single-tier firms left by the end of the year? Also former Senator and current Hogan Lovells lawyer Kyrsten Sinema tagged with an alienation of affection tort from her former bodyguard's soon-to-be ex-wife. Come for the bad soap opera plot, stay for the MDMA-inspired psychedelic trip allegations. Finally, the Supreme Court got hacked, but federal law enforcement managed, a couple years after the...
Not Breaking News - Social Security Is Insolvent
<p>On March 25, 2026, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing called, “Social Security: A Discussion on the Facts and the Path Forward.”</p><p>According to the testimony presented to the committee, the combined Social Security trust funds are projected to be depleted in 2034, and the retirement fund itself is projected to be depleted in 2033. At that point, absent changes in law, scheduled benefits would face an automatic reduction.</p><p>That's 7 to 8 years away. Everyone in that room understands the math. It's is not a mystery. This is not an ideological debate about whether arithmetic is real. The testimony was...
Faye McLeod on Luxury World-Building, One Window at a Time
<p>Faye McLeod has built a body of work that sits at the intersection of retail, image-making and brand building. During her 16-year tenure at Louis Vuitton, she created some of the luxury industry’s most visible physical expressions – from windows and façades to fashion show sets. In that time, she helped define how the house translated its image from the runway and the archive into public-facing experiences around the world.</p><br><p>“I love the fact that the windows are a democratic space. You’re talking to the people on pavements – people can love it or not, and that’s...
Could a Universal Music takeover be in the cards?
<p>Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman is making a play for Taylor Swift’s record label in a deal that Reuters values at around $64 billion. Ackman wants his investment firm, Pershing Square Capital Management, to take over Universal Music Group. This morning, we'll dig into the news. Then, we continue our trip along Route 66 and visit Northern Arizona University, which has designated this academic year the “Year of AI Empowerment.”</p>
About that presidential address...
<p>The president made the case for the Iran war, and markets were not impressed. After President Donald Trump's address to the nation last night, the price of oil went up, and stocks went down. This is a total reversal of what markets were doing going into the speech, when stocks rallied, and oil prices fell. We'll get into it all and provide some key takeaways. Then, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio takes a trip to a West Hollywood pawn shop.</p>
Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows
<p>Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports. Most of these imports transit the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed. </p><p>Amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, the United States has ordered a new fleet of icebreakers that will be built in Finland. </p><p>And the Super Mario Galaxy film opened this weekend in the US. Despte poor reviews, audiences have been flocking to see it.</p>
#411 Neil: Slash Claude Tokens Waste With 18 Pro Coding Secrets Now
<p>Don't let high costs kill your productivity! Master the art of Claude tokens efficiency with our step-by-step guide. From using /clear effectively to batching your prompts, we cover every hidden trick to reduce your daily spending. Perfect for developers who need peak AI performance without the heavy "token tax" of large codebases. 🧠</p><p></p><p>We'll talk about:</p>The Snowball Effect: Understanding why long chat histories exponentially increase your token consumption.Context Management: Using /clear and disconnecting unused MCP servers to start every session lean.Prompt Engineering: Techniques like batching requests and "Edit & Regenerate" to minimize history bui...
Could a Universal Music takeover be in the cards?
<p>Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman is making a play for Taylor Swift’s record label in a deal that Reuters values at around $64 billion. Ackman wants his investment firm, Pershing Square Capital Management, to take over Universal Music Group. This morning, we'll dig into the news. Then, we continue our trip along Route 66 and visit Northern Arizona University, which has designated this academic year the “Year of AI Empowerment.”</p>
Is the Strait of Hormuz opening up again?
<p>After weeks of disruption in the Middle East, ships are starting to move again through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global trade and fuel supplies. But it’s still a fragile return, and the risks remain high for companies and crews.</p><p>We’ll hear how the conflict is affecting seafarers, with thousands stranded or unable to get to work, and what that says about the wider impact on global shipping.</p><p>We’ll also look at the knock-on effects for trade, with millions of kilograms of tea stuck in Kenya as exporters struggle to get...
Senator Mark Warner: Nobody’s Ready for What AI Could Do To Us
<p>U.S. Senator Mark Warner is a three-term Virginia senator and vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Senator Warner joins Big Technology to discuss whether Washington is prepared for the economic and societal disruptions of rapidly advancing AI. Tune in to hear why Warner believes recent college graduate unemployment could surge from 9% to 30% and why he's more frightened than reassured about Congress's ability to respond at speed. We also cover the Anthropic-Pentagon relationship, AI romantic relationships, data center opposition polling, and the ongoing battle over congressional stock trading. Hit play for a rare conversation with one of the...
What Can AI Help You Stop Doing?
<p>On today’s show, we’re talking about the flurry of new capabilities being released in Claude, and more specifically, how these new tools can take real work off your plate as a real estate investor.</p><p>There’s a big difference between a technology that is interesting and a technology that is useful. For a long time, artificial intelligence sat in that interesting category. It could summarize an article, write a paragraph, maybe help brainstorm a marketing idea. But that’s not where the real leverage is. The real leverage comes when the technology stops being a novelty...
French container ship reportedly passes through Strait of Hormuz
<p>Several sources are reporting that a French-owned container ship has successfully braved the troubled Strait of Hormuz. The CMA CGM Kribi is believed to be the first western vessel to pass through the passage since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran. It was not immediately clear how the vessel secured safe passage. It comes as Iran carried out two attacks on commercial plants in Kuwait and Abu Dhabi Also there's better-than-expected jobs news for the US. And we hear from a trade expert who examines President Trump’s latest tariff announcements of up to 100% on some imported me...
Are humans losing the ability to think for themselves?
<p>As humans have integrated artificial intelligence into their daily lives, there is growing concern that AI is doing the bulk of the thinking.</p><br/><p>According to the paper: “Thinking—Fast, Slow, and Artificial: How AI is Reshaping Human Reasoning and the Rise of Cognitive Surrender,” by Gideon Nave and Steven Shaw of the Wharton School of Business, they’ve deemed it a “cognitive surrender.”</p><br/><p>“Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Shaw, a postdoctoral researcher at Wharton, about their findings and the possible impacts for the future human cognition.</p>
The March unemployment rate fell — but there's a catch
<p>The U.S. economy added 178,000 new jobs in March, and the unemployment rate went down. That’s a big improvement from last month’s disappointing jobs report, but there’s more than meets the eye to these numbers. We’ll explain in today’s episode. Also: SpaceX filed paperwork for an IPO, and the company’s high predicted valuation isn’t the only thing making waves. Plus, some food for thought before this weekend’s Final Four basketball games and inevitable betting ads: “This Is Uncomfortable” host Reema Khrais explains the effects of prediction markets on our wallets and our brains.</p>
Why OpenAI Killed Sora, Did Apple Just Save Siri?, Meta’s Big Loss
<p>Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Why AI-video didn't take off 2) Who wins now that OpenAI is shutting down Sora 3) The real reason OpenAI shut down Sora 4) What happens now that OpenAI and Anthropic are competing for similar AI assistant customers 5) Anthropic's new 'Capybara' model class is coming 6) OpenAI has a big new model called Spud in the works 7) Apple's Siri fix isn't much of a fix at all 8) Meta and Youtube lose a precedent-setting court case 9) Should Big Tech be liable for teen mental health? 10) Tech stocks...
Data Centers, AI, and the Grid: Can Load Flexibility Unlock New Capacity?
<p>As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented growth in electricity demand, data centers are rapidly becoming some of the largest—and most consequential—loads on the U.S. power grid. Utilities that haven’t seen meaningful load growth in decades now face mounting interconnection backlogs, rising costs, and growing concerns about reliability, emissions, and equity.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of People, Places, Planet, host Sebastian Duque Rios is joined by Dalia Patino-Echeverri of Duke University and Aroon Vijaykar of Emerald AI to explore whether load flexibility offers a way forward. They examine how data centers and AI stress...
Welcome to People Places Planet
<p>Here's a preview of what is to come in People, Places, Planet, a bi-weekly podcast from the Environmental Law Institute. From climate change and biodiversity loss to pollution and public health, environmental law is at the center of the biggest challenges of our time.</p><p>"How do we make the law work for people, places, and the planet?"</p><p>This podcast brings you in-depth conversations with experts with leading experts, breaking down the foundations of environmental law and diving into the cutting-edge issues reshaping our world. Whether you're an environmental professional or someone who cares about the...
Why Fragrance Is Fashion’s Newest Digital Frontier
<p>Fragrance is booming, but the way consumers discover and buy scent is changing fast. While scent has traditionally relied on in-person testing, more than half of fragrance purchases in the US now take place online. As department stores decline, brands are leveraging new technologies and creative storytelling to reframe perfume less as a single signature scent and more as an accessory, a collectible and part of a wider personal style. </p><br><p>On the episode of The Debrief, BoF beauty correspondents Daniela Morosini and Rachael Griffiths unpack how short-form video, AI tools, layering trends and packaging are reshaping t...
By 2030, EVs could cost the same as their gas guzzling siblings
<p>In the U.S., battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars have been more expensive than their gasoline-powered counterparts, costing about $8,000 more on average. Experts say EVs are poised to achieve price parity with internal-combustion engine vehicles in just a few years though, because the single costliest part of an EV — the battery that powers it — is getting cheaper. </p>
Metabolic Flexibility for Everyday Energy and Healthy Habits
In this session, Regan Archibald introduces the idea of “metabolic flexibility” as the body’s ability to use different fuel sources efficiently and connects that concept to daily habits, energy, and lifestyle choices. He frames the discussion around practical routines such as regular movement, strength training, walking after meals, prioritizing sleep, eating balanced meals with enough protein and fiber, and paying attention to how food choices affect overall wellbeing. He also discusses the role of muscle, activity, and consistency in supporting long-term health habits, while encouraging listeners to observe their own patterns through tools like blood work or a continuous glucos...
A new tariff on imported medication
<p>President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday that threatened tariffs of up to 100% on imported medications. The executive order also overhauls steel, copper, and aluminum tariffs. We’ve got all the details. Also in this episode: a breakdown of the new March jobs report. Plus, David Brancaccio speaks to a vintage car converter who turns old cars into electric vehicles.</p>
#411 Max: The 5 High-Leverage Claude Prompts (Life Audits, Market Intel, & Sales Engines)
<p>Claude is a world-class strategist, but only if you give it the right "Map." 🗺️ In April 2026, the difference between a "Chatbot" and an "Executive Partner" is the System Prompt. We are breaking down 5 viral prompt architectures—from the Strategic Life Audit to the Proposal Auto-Customizer—that use multi-phase discovery and recursive feedback to produce results that actually move the needle.</p><p>We’re breaking down the April 2026 "Prompt Engineering" shift—moving away from "Chain of Thought" to "Phase-Based Discovery" for higher reasoning accuracy.</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p>The Strategic Life Audit: A 3-phase prompt (Discovery, Mirroring, Anal...
BOM - The EOS Life by Gino Wickman
<p>We have a new sponsor on the show. The Cost Segregation Guys are the leading service provider in the US and they have helped tens of thousands of owners improve the tax efficiency of their assets. To learn more, visit The Cost Segregation Guys.</p><p>------------</p><p>The EOS Life by Gino Wickman asks a simple question: What would your life look like if your business actually served your life, instead of consuming it? Wickman frames that ideal around five conditions:</p>doing what you love, with people you love, making a huge difference, being compensated appropriately...
The Evolution Gap: WildFit, Modern Food Environments, and “Mismatch” Living
Regan Archibald sits down with Eric Edmeades (creator of WildFit) to explore the idea of “evolutionary mismatch”—how modern environments, routines, and food systems can pull people away from the conditions humans historically adapted to. Eric shares stories from multiple immersive visits with the Hadzabe in Africa, including lessons about food priorities, movement, and seasonal eating, and contrasts those patterns with rapid shifts he’s observed in places like the UK, Estonia, and Dubai as ultra-processed foods and convenience culture spread. The conversation also touches on behavior change, the role of mood and environment in food choices, and Eric’s “Gap Finder”...
Hospitality Held Hostage
<p>Our sponsor is The Cost Segregation Guys. If you own investment real estate and haven’t looked seriously at cost segregation, you could be leaving significant tax savings on the table. The Cost Segregation Guys help investors accelerate depreciation, improve near-term cash flow, and make more efficient use of capital, all without changing the underlying asset. In a business where preserving cash matters, that’s worth paying attention to. If you’re interested in learning more, click on the link above and you’ll be able to connect with them directly. </p><p>-----------</p><p>Today we’re talking abo...
Monsanto v. Durnell: Federal Preemption, Roundup, and the Future of Pesticide Liability
<p>Can states hold pesticide companies accountable — or does federal law preempt? In this episode of People, Places, Planet, host Sebastian Duque Rios sits down with Patti Goldman, Senior Attorney at Earthjustice, and Cecilia Diedrich, Staff Attorney at ELI, to unpack one of the most consequential environmental law cases of the Supreme Court's current session: Monsanto v. Darnell.</p><p> </p><p>At its core, this case asks whether federal pesticide law — the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) — preempts state-based failure-to-warn claims, potentially shielding pesticide manufacturers like Monsanto from liability for harms caused by products like Roundup (glyphosate). With or...
AI Hallucinations And Judicial Derangements
<p>And Legalweek talk.</p> <p>------</p> <p>It was Legalweek last week, and we discuss the big happenings from the show -- which is pretty much all AI talk -- but while we saw splashy product announcements about the future of working as a lawyer within an AI-enhanced workflow, an assistant U.S. Attorney got bounced from the job for letting AI run too much of the workflow. But the most imaginative large language models wouldn't have predicted opening a federal judicial opinion with the phrase "swinging dicks." That takes a special level of deranged that's pure Judge Lawre...
Peptides as Information
In this episode of Creating Your Ageless Future (Health Accelerator Challenge), Regan Archibald uses a “peptides as information” framework to discuss how peptides fit into the broader landscape of modern health and wellness. He contrasts how pharmaceuticals are typically defined and evaluated (including the clinical trial pathway) with the way he thinks about peptides as signaling molecules that interact with receptors and influence cellular communication. Along the way, he shares analogies (like texting vs. phone calls) to explain why context—such as lifestyle factors and individual variability—matters when people talk about outcomes, and he cautions against DIY protocols and unreliab...
Place-Based Energy Transitions: Who Decides and Who Benefits in a Clean Energy Future
<p>What does a truly just energy transition look like — and who gets to define it? In this episode of People, Places, Planet, host Sebastian Duque Rios sits down with Nadia Ahmad (Barry University School of Law) and Danielle Stokes (University of Richmond School of Law), collaborators on the Just Energy Transitions and Place (JET Place) project, a multi-institutional research initiative examining how place, land use law, and community governance shape who bears the burdens and who captures the benefits of America's shift to clean energy. Drawing on fieldwork across Florida, Louisiana, Kansas, and Pennsylvania, they make the case that de...
#410 Max: The Persistent Coworker (Mastering Claude Projects, Memory, & Desktop Control)
<p>Stop treating Claude like a digital goldfish. 🐠 In April 2026, the real power isn't in the "perfect prompt"—it's in the Persistent System. Anthropic has unified the experience with a three-layer memory architecture and the new Windows & Mac Desktop Control. We are breaking down how to turn Claude Cowork into a high-functioning digital employee that remembers your brand, manages your files, and executes tasks on your computer while you're away.</p><p>We’re breaking down the April 2026 "Windows Expansion"—including the new Mobile Dispatch feature and the MCP-driven tool discovery that eliminates the "startup tax" on your agents.</p><p>We’ll t...
AI Takes The Blame, Epstein Takes The Careers
<p>And law students finally get some good news.<br></p> <p>With a Biglaw firm officially blaming staff layoffs on AI, what is it going to look like if and when layoffs come for lawyers? It's unlikely to look the same for every Biglaw business model. And it could look even more different for boutiques. Embattled Goldman Sachs chief legal officer Kathryn Ruemmler announced that she'd be leaving her role after her Jeffrey Epstein connections came out in the last file dump. And we found out that the late Ken Starr thought of Epstein as a brother, which tracks. We als...
FIFRA, Explained
<p>From the food we eat to the parks, farms, and neighborhoods around us, pesticide policy quietly shapes everyday life in the United States.</p><p>In this installment of our Explained series on the nation’s foundational environmental laws, we turn to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, better known as FIFRA. Host Sebastian Duque Rios is joined by Dr. Jennifer Sass of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Keith Matthews of Matthews Law LLC to unpack how pesticides are regulated in the United States, why FIFRA was created, and how it has evolved from a consumer protection st...
OpenAI vs. Anthropic's Direct Faceoff + Future of Agents — With Aaron Levie
<p>Aaron Levie is the CEO of Box . Levie joins Big Technology to discuss the battle between OpenAI and Anthropic as their product roadmaps converge around coding, enterprise, and AI agents. Tune in to hear where AI agents are actually gaining traction, why coding has emerged as the breakthrough use case, and what stands in the way of broader adoption across knowledge work. We also cover trust and security concerns, the messy reality of enterprise data, and the debate over whether value will accrue to the labs or the application layer. Hit play for a sharp look at where the...
Slow and Steady with John Casmon
<p>John Casmon is based in Cincinnati where he invests in multi-family apartments. On today's show we are talking about how their investment thesis has shifted to meet market conditions. </p><p>To connect with John, visit https://casmoncapital.com/, check out their podcast at Multifamily Insights on all of the major podcast platforms. Also download their 7 Questions Guide for investing in multi-family apartments. </p><p>------------</p><p>**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:**<br> Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1) <br> iTunes: [The Real Estate Esp...
“Million Bazillion” Season 10 is almost here!
<p>Hello, Million Bazillionaires, we’ve got a new season of “Million Bazillion” coming your way on April 14!</p><br/><p>To mark the 10th season, Bridget and Ryan are going all out to answer your money questions. If you’re wondering why gas prices keep going up? We’ve got answers. Curious what the fuss is about Tax Day? We’ve got that covered too. Plus, a special episode about the gold standard, recorded in front of a real live audience. </p><br/><p>If you’re in or near the Boston area come see us live. Check our events page fo...
The crackdown on prediction market insider trading
<p>Laws prohibiting insider trading in commodities markets — which could be applied to prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket — are more recent and untested than you might think. In this episode, we dig into two conflicting viewpoints: prediction markets as forecasting tools and prediction markets as regulated betting platforms. Plus: Durable goods orders continue a downward trend, the air travel industry weighs the role of small airports, and consumer inflation expectations rise. </p><br/><p>Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.</p><br/><p>Marketplace is more than...
Bella Freud on Fashion and the Art of Getting People to Open Up
<p>Bella Freud's path into fashion was shaped less by legacy and more by instinct. Despite her family name, she describes an upbringing without privilege or pressure — drawing inspiration from the creative people around her.</p><br><p>After studying fashion in Rome, Freud launched her own brand in 1990, starting with knitwear and tailoring. Japan became an early and important market, helping establish her business. Over time, she built a small, agile label while navigating the realities of cash flow, wholesale pressures and a constantly shifting industry.</p><br><p>But it's her more recent creative chapter that has captured a...
Gain Control Over AI In Your Business
<p>Today I want to talk about artificial intelligence, not from the standpoint of hype, but from the standpoint of using it in your real business.</p><p>There’s no question AI is powerful. It can summarize documents, draft communications, analyze markets, answer customer questions, and automate tasks that used to consume hours of staff time. But there’s a dangerous mistake I see many businesses making right now. They are trying to use AI to paper over broken processes and disorganized data.</p><p>That is not a technology strategy. That is an accident waiting to happen.</p><p>Mo...
Why Rates Will Fall
<p>If you want to save a ton in taxes, visit The Cost Segregations Guys and learn how cost segregation can improve your tax situation.</p><p>--------------</p><p>On today’s show, we’re talking about weakness in the labor market, and why the headline unemployment rate is telling a much more optimistic story than what many people are feeling on the ground. Moreover, the surge in energy prices is causing some people to sound the inflation alarm bell which has led to a surge in yields on Treasuries. But this is not telling the whole story and fran...
The Retailer That’s Obsessed With AI
<p>For years, Revolve was fashion retail’s byword for influencer marketing, particularly around its over-the-top Coachella event. But as the Instagram aesthetic matures and the cost of human-led marketing rises, the company is pivoting. The new mandate? To become as much an AI powerhouse as it is a party-hosting fashion giant. </p><br><p>In a recent conversation with Retail Editor Cathaleen Chen, Revolve founders Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas argued that AI isn't just a buzzword for the board; it’s the engine that will sustain their multi-billion dollar dominance.</p><br><p>Chen joined The Debrief to talk...
What keeps big bank CEOs up at night
<p>Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, put out his annual letter to shareholders this week. In it, the leader of the largest bank in North America outlined worries about persistently elevated inflation and the growing role of private credit. We'll unpack. Then, as part of our “Business Envy” series, we'll have a chat with the founder and CEO of a Maine-based rocket company looking to support research missions and a growing space economy.</p>
The Nervous System Sets The Ceiling For Healing
In this episode of the Ageless Future podcast, Cade Archibald discusses how the nervous system continuously responds to signals of stress and safety, and how those patterns can shape energy, sleep, digestion, and recovery. He explores the difference between short-term activation and prolonged stress, emphasizing the importance of creating boundaries between periods of effort and periods of rest. The conversation also highlights practical lifestyle themes such as sleep routines, exercise balance, time away from constant alerts, and daily habits that may support resilience and recovery, with the overall message centered on the value of regulating stress rather than trying to...
How Oil Shock Fears Are Rippling Through Fashion
<p>As conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalates, the threat to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy prices sharply higher. That matters to fashion far beyond the pump: oil and natural gas helps power factories, move goods and produce synthetic fabrics used across the industry. </p><br><p>Shayeza Walid and Cathaleen Chen join hosts Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin to explain how the immediate pressure of spiralling oil prices is showing up differently across the supply chain and consumer markets, and why even a short-lived shock can deepen existing strains on manufacturers, retailers and s...
The Deflationary Economy
<p>Today we’re talking about the deflationary impact of an oil shock.</p><p>Now that might sound counterintuitive at first. After all, if oil prices spike, and if shortages appear in oil, aluminum, fertilizer, natural gas, and other key industrial inputs, most people’s first instinct is to call that inflationary. And at the consumer level, it certainly feels inflationary. You see it at the pump. You see it in groceries. You see it in utility bills. You see it in transportation and construction costs.</p><p>But that’s only the first-order effect.</p><p>The deeper questi...
A New Era? Private Sector Leadership in Environmental Law
<p>Is environmental law entering a new era—one defined not just by regulation and litigation, but also by implementation, incentives, and private-public partnerships?</p><p>In this episode of People, Places, Planet, host Sebastian Duque Rios is joined by Roger Martella (Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at GE Vernova), Mike Vandenbergh (Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University), and Linda Breggin (Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law Institute) to examine how climate and environmental governance is evolving amid political gridlock and regulatory uncertainty.</p><p>Building on Martella’s 2024 law review article, the panel traces three eras of environmental law...
AI Backlash Intensifies, Nvidia GTC Preview, Meta’s Embarrassing Delay
<p>Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Backlash against AI & specifically Sam Altman's comments about AI as a utility 2) Is this because people are worried about AI taking their jobs? 3) NBC poll shows AI is one of the least popular things in the U.S. 4) YouGov poll shows broadly negative feelings toward AI 5) Pew finds datacenters are very unpopular 6) Consequences of AI's unpopularity 7) Nvidia GTC preview: A rallying cry for AI 8) Could Jensen Huang be the guy that turns this around? 9) Amazon's AI code is messing things up 10) McKinsey's...
Centering Equity in Ocean Governance
<p>What does equity look like in ocean governance? In this episode of People, Places, Planet, host Sebastian Duque Rios speaks with Yoshitaka Ota of Ocean Nexus and Randall Abate, ELI Visiting Scholar, about the emerging concept of ocean equity—and why centering social justice is essential to the future of marine conservation and ocean law.</p><p> </p><p>From marine protected areas and small-scale fisheries to deep sea mining, marine geoengineering, and the rights of nature movement, the conversation explores how traditional environmental governance frameworks have often failed to address systemic marginalization in coastal and Indigenous communities. Drawing on...
Groundtruth: Sustaining State Environmental Justice Programs in a Changed Policy Environment
<p>Environmental justice continues to evolve as states respond to shifting federal priorities and community needs. New Jersey has emerged as a leader, integrating equity considerations into core environmental programs, supported by its landmark 2020 EJ law and a long-standing emphasis on strong environmental protections.</p><p>In this episode, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette joins Beveridge & Diamond’s Hilary Jacobs and Justin Smith to discuss how the state is operationalizing EJ, measuring progress, and adapting to the major changes in federal policy and funding with the new Administration. Commissioner LaTourette outlines how New Jersey incorporates environmental ju...
The Designers and Brands That Defined the Season
<p>After a season shaped less by shock debuts and more by second and third chapters, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed take stock of the fashion month that was. </p><br><p>“This season was kind of one note for me,” says Blanks. “It reminded me that in that golden age … of the ’90s, you would go to a day that was just bang, bang, bang. That’s what I still crave — that sense of surprise and that sense of designers working at a peak.”</p><br><p>If last season was driven by anticipation, this one was more revealing; in addition to wi...
#413 Neil: Master The Best AI Certification Paths To Get Hired Fast
<p>Ditch the basic tutorials for high-level mastery! Our guide breaks down the best AI Certification options for 2026. Learn how to combine structured learning with massive real-world projects to prove you can handle security, scale, and deployment like a senior pro! 🎯</p><p></p><p>We'll talk about:</p>The fundamental difference between Learning Certifications and Platform Certifications.Why traditional certificates often lead to "interview freeze" and how to avoid it.A step-by-step roadmap to choosing the right certificate for your specific career stage.How to build a portfolio of three "Serious Projects" that prove your production skills.Mastering the hig...
Epstein Fallout Rocks Legal As Admin Tries To Deflect From ICE
<p>This is likely only the beginning of the reckoning.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>As predicted on last week's episode, Brad Karp left the top post at Paul Weiss following the disclosure of friendly correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. But Karp wasn't the only Biglaw lawyer in the files, nor were his conversations the most troubling. A former Clifford Chance trainee drafted a sex contract with Epstein, Goldman Sachs GC Kathy Ruemmler made a joke with Epstein that normally you wouldn't make with someone who already pleaded guilty to child prostitution charges, and Alan Dershowitz managed to drag Paul Weiss into th...
Oil prices dip on de-escalation news
<p>We are now into the first hours of a two-week ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The wholesale price of oil has plunged nearly 16%. The New York price was pushing $118 yesterday; this morning, it's below $95 a barrel. While the war certainly isn't over, markets are celebrating the momentary relief. Then, we'll check in with both a New Mexico nonprofit and an AI firm to understand the region's K-shaped economy. </p>
#412 Neil: Build A Genius AI Agent With Google NotebookLM Today
<p>Build a permanent brain for your computer that reads all your PDFs and follows your orders. With Google NotebookLM and Gemini Gems, you can create a genius assistant that gets smarter every day. Get our ready-to-use prompts and step-by-step flow to automate your work life. ⚡</p><p></p><p>We'll talk about:</p>The Power of Two Layers: How to combine the Knowledge Layer of Google NotebookLM with the Behavior Layer of Gemini Gems.Building a Knowledge Base: Using Deep Research to create professional frameworks even if you start from zero.Creating Custom Gems: Writing specific instructions to control th...
Keeping an eye on oil prices
<p>The price of crude oil is fluctuating this morning. This comes after oil producers at OPEC+ agreed to slightly increase production over the weekend. We give you the facts. Plus, a preview of Thursday’s GDP revision. Also, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio speaks with the majority owner of a coffee roasting company.</p>
SpaceX eyes take off with over $1 trillion valuation
<p>Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing to go public. Could it become one of the world’s most valuable companies?</p><p>One year on from “Liberation Day”, when sweeping tariffs reshaped global trade, we ask who’s winning and who’s paying the price.</p><p>And from bankruptcy to comeback, Leanna Byrne speaks to the boss of Polaroid about why instant cameras are thriving again.</p><p>(Photo: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission lifts off in a Dragon spacecraft, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, from the launch pad of Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida...
Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports
<p>Over several days, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly struck oil export facilites in Primorsk and Ust-Luga in the Baltic Sea, and Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. Seaborne exports of Russian crude oil have been reduced as a result. </p><p>Troubled airline Air India is on the lookout for a new CEO after Campbell Wilson announces he's stepping down as chief executive. </p><p>And a US hedge fund has launched a takeover bid for the world's biggest music company, Universal Music Group.</p>
Healthcare Could Drive Your Investment Thesis
<p>On today’s show, we’re talking about a real estate thesis that I believe deserves a lot more attention, and that is investing within a radius of major healthcare institutions.</p><p>When I say healthcare institutions, I’m talking about hospitals, regional medical centers, specialty clinics, research hospitals, cancer treatment centers, rehabilitation campuses, and large outpatient networks. These are not simply buildings where doctors work. They are economic engines. They create employment, they attract patients, they generate supporting businesses, and they create demand for housing.</p><p>Now, as real estate investors, we need to remember a very s...
OpenAI President Greg Brockman: AI Self-Improvement, The Superapp Bet, Path To AGI, Scaling Compute
<p>Greg Brockman is the President and co-founder of OpenAI. Brockman joins Big Technology to discuss OpenAI’s product strategy, the rise of its coming super app, and why he believes AI is entering a new takeoff phase. Tune in to hear Brockman explain OpenAI's bet on the GPT reasoning model tree over video generation, what the "Spud" pre-training run means for upcoming models, and why he believes AGI is 70-80% achieved. We also cover the competitive landscape, the economics behind OpenAI's $110 billion infrastructure bet, and public skepticism toward AI. Hit play for one of the most revealing conversations yet ab...
Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability
<p>Between Epstein files and ethical breaches, a reckoning seems so close yet so far.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>A flurry of stories hit the legal world all at once last week, with the government responding to another ICE killing in Minnesota by... arresting journalists and dumping Epstein files. And while the Epstein files don't represent the entire universe -- or, perhaps, even the most relevant -- files about Epstein's dealings, they have set off downstream shockwaves in the legal industry. Meanwhile, another judge learns that we frown upon judges arbitrarily handcuffing lawyers. Finally, it's time for the profession to...
Get your kicks on Route 66
<p>To see the U.S. economy in 3D, you gotta hit the open road. 100 years after the iconic highway was built, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio kicks off his final week in the host chair with his journey on Route 66. His trip begins in Santa Monica, California. Along the way, he speaks with local business owners about the precarious job market, changing landscapes, and why one particular stop is a hit with French tourists.</p>
Regenerative Medicine: What’s Hype, What’s Research, and What’s Next
In this episode of Creating Your Ageless Future, Regan Archibald offers a high-level, educational walkthrough of regenerative medicine—covering commonly discussed categories like biologics, cellular therapies, signaling molecules, PRP, and exosomes—while emphasizing the importance of separating marketing from evidence. He shares why public interest has accelerated (including demographic and cultural factors), describes how product variability and regulatory action have shaped the landscape, and explains why research concepts like cell sourcing, handling, and testing are central to quality and safety discussions. Regan also outlines how teams often approach decision-making in this space—using diagnostics, careful sourcing, and lifestyle context—while cautioni...
Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
<p>United States President Donald Trump said the US will target civilian infrastructure if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz. He has given Iran a deadline of tomorrow to reopen the passage. But what happens if that deadline passes? And why are some vessels already allowed to pass through?</p><p>Meanwhile, new shipping routes are opening in the Arctic. We hear why the United States is investing in a new fleet of icebreakers.</p><p>Plus, a new Super Mario movie has become a box office success, despite early doubts.</p>
#413 Max: Seedance 2.0 – The Multimodal Director (Cinematic Video, Audio, & Physics)
<p>AI video just hit its "Hollywood" moment. 🎬 On February 12, 2026, ByteDance officially launched Seedance 2.0, a next-gen multimodal model that doesn't just generate clips—it directs them. Unlike older models that treat video as a silent lottery, Seedance 2.0 uses a unified audio-video architecture to generate high-fidelity scenes with perfectly synced sound, physical realism, and character consistency that holds up for a full 15 seconds.</p><p>We’re breaking down the April 2026 "Omni-Reference" Workflow—including the ability to mix text, images, video, and audio into a single, structured generation.</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p>The Unified Architecture: Why Seedance 2.0 is a "Business...
AI’s Unpopularity + Competing With ChatGPT — With Olivia Moore
<p>Olivia Moore is an AI partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Moore joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss whether startups still have a real shot at competing with the biggest AI chatbots as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini grow more capable. Tune in to hear why she believes the AI economy will be more distributed than many expect, where startups can still win, and how agentic products like OpenClaw could reshape software and work. We also cover AI’s image and video app shakeout, chatbot memory, AI companions, enterprise adoption, and what happens to incumbents as every company is pushed to become AI...
