Best Advisors Assemble Podcasts (2025)

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Anita Pinto, Speech Therapist & Journalism Club Advisor Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology 15:12

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On this special edition of The Journalism Salute, we talk to Anita Pinto, a speech therapist for Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology, a high school in Manhattan in which she started a journalism club last year. Anita is going to check in with us once a month to let us know how her club is doing, the challenges the students face, and the th…

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White House economic advisors warn of economic spillover effect of government shutdown 6:14

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The White House is warning of the potential for spillover effects into the broader economy because of the government shutdown, now entering its second week. The White House's Council of Economic Advisers says calculations based on the number of federal employees and federal contractors not being paid imply that a month-long shutdown would reduce co…

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Tony Scrimale - CR Fitness: HVLP Operational Excellence & The Private Equity Boom 50:34

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In this conversation, Eric Malzone and Tony Scrimale dive into the evolving fitness landscape, focusing on the rise of high value, low price (HVLP) gyms, the role of private equity, and the critical importance of operational excellence. Tony draws from his 28 years of industry experience to share insights into the growth of CR Fitness and its uniqu…

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Federal unions say the current government shutdown is like no other 5:38

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In today's Federal Newscast, federal employee unions are moving against an unprecedented actions during a government shutdown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Introducing: Small Press, Big Ideas, featuring an interview with Matthew Watkins, Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief 28:18

4d ago28:18

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Hi everyone - Wanted to alert you to another journalism podcast that you might enjoy listening to. This is a recent episode of Small Press, Big Ideas hosted by Paul Gewuerz, who owns and runs a company that produces podcasts for news organizations. It's a podcast about the business of local news and community journalism. Today Paul sits down with M…

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TSP participants are still seeing strong gains in all funds 6:33

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Thrift Savings Plan continues its run of month-over-month gains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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With the possibility now of more RIFS during the shutdown, the Trump administration faces another lawsuit from federal employee unions 7:10

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Trump administration is facing another lawsuit — this time, for telling agencies to conduct more reductions in force. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The possibility of a shutdown has some in Congress wondering, what services will remain active? 6:20

6d ago6:20

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In today's Federal Newscast, with the government on the brink of a partial shutdown, one senator is pushing the Trump administration to be more transparent about what agency services will remain open should funding lapse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Laura Kebede-Twumasi, Producer and Host: Civil Wrongs Podcast 39:26

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On this episode, we're joined by Laura Kebede-Twumasi. Laura is a journalist and public historian based in Virginia. She has formerly been a staff writer at the Richmond Times-Dispatch and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. From 2022 to 2025 she was a journalist in residence (and professor) at the University of Memphis, where she got her masters, …

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The White House officially makes implementing AI to solve federal workforce issues a top priority 5:06

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In today's Federal Newscast, the White House is officially making AI one of its science and technology priorities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Reka Gobis - Connected: Health & Fitness Summit 2026 40:40

8d ago40:40

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In this episode, Eric Malzone sits down with Reka Gobis to explore the future of fitness and what’s ahead for the 2026 Kisako Research event. Reka shares her background and the mission behind Kisako, highlighting the vital role of research in shaping event content and ensuring it stays relevant. Reflecting on the 2025 gathering, she points to key t…

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Federal agencies will post their own contingency plans 6:10

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The White House says the public will have to look at each individual agency to find out their plans for what would happen in a government shutdown. The Office of Management and Budget’s webpage which normally publishes shutdown contingency plans remained empty for months. But now, OMB says that agencies’ plans will only be available one by one, on …

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The National Guard surpasses its recruiting goals for fiscal 2025 6:34

11d ago6:34

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The National Guard has surpassed its recruiting goals for fiscal 2025. The Army and Air National Guard have enlisted nearly 50,000 new members this year, bringing total Guard end strength to more than 433,000. Senior leaders attributed this year’s success to initiatives such as the Future Soldier Preparatory Course and the new “Uncommon is Calling”…

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Agencies brace for a potential government shutdown 6:37

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Agencies are bracing for a potential government shutdown, with less than a week left for Congress to reach a spending agreement. But so far, agencies have not released any public plans for what would happen in a shutdown. Agencies are supposed to release contingency plans, detailing which employees would keep working, and who would be furloughed. C…

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Army rolls out new incentive to keep technical experts 5:40

13d ago5:40

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The Army is rolling out a new incentive to keep some of its most experienced technical experts in uniform. A warrant officer retention bonus will offer a “substantial financial incentive” to officers in critical specialties who commit to additional years of service. High-demand fields like cyber operations, aviation maintenance, signal and communic…

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Dr. Amy B. Killen - Hormone Optimization Therapy's & The Future of Women's Health 44:09

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In this episode, Dr. Amy B. Killen dives into the world of hormone optimization and longevity medicine, with a special focus on women’s health. She shares her inspiring journey from working in the ER to founding a longevity clinic, while addressing the stigma around hormone replacement therapy and why it’s crucial for women to understand hormonal c…

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Ana Valdez, Multimedia Reporter, KWCH-TV (Kansas) 31:15

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On this episode we're joined by Ana Valdez. Ana is a multimedia journalist for KWCH-12 TV in Wichita, Kansas. Ana, a native of Bolivia, describes herself as dedicated to sharing bilingual stories, believing that journalism should create impact and that language should be a bridge, not a barrier. Ana shared her career path and gave examples of her w…

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Lawmakers push to expand hazard pay for federal wildland firefighters 6:28

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There is a push in Congress to expand the use of hazard pay for federal wildland firefighters. Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy has introduced a bill attempting to correct what she says is a gap in the benefit. Currently, wildland firefighters receive higher pay rates, called hazard pay, when fighting active fires. But hazard pay doesn’t apply to s…

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The Senate confirms nearly 50 of Trump’s nominees 6:43

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Yesterday’s Senate vote confirming nearly 50 of the president’s nominees included some big gains for the Army — filling most of that service’s senior political leadership posts all at once. Among those confirmed was Michael Obadal as the new under secretary of the Army, the service’s number-two civilian leadership position. The en-bloc vote also in…

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Interior and Agriculture departments set to combine wildland firefighting forces 7:18

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The departments of Interior and Agriculture say they are on track to combine their wildland firefighting forces into a single agency by January 2026. The announcement this week comes after President Trump ordered the two departments to consolidate their wildfire response efforts into a single agency: the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. An employee orga…

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Simon Sollberger & Rich Bayly - PEAR Health Labs: Building the Operating System for Population Wellness 48:38

18d ago48:38

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In this conversation, Eric Malzone sits down with Simon Sollberger and Rich Bayly to explore the future of fitness and wellness. Together, they dive into the integration of technology, AI, and personalized experiences that are reshaping health engagement. From the shift toward smart fitness and consumer-grade experiences to innovative applications …

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House passed NDAA restore union rights for Defense civilians 5:42

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Congress is considering exempting some federal employees from losing their union protections. The version of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act that cleared the House would let DoD civilian workers keep their collective bargaining rights. The provision in the House’s NDAA comes in response to President Trump’s broad cancelation of c…

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Watchdog finds DoD did not have sufficient data about Global Household Goods contract 6:39

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A government watchdog found that the Department of Defense’s Transportation Command did not have sufficient and comprehensive data about its Global Household Goods contract, which was canceled in June. The Government Accountability Office found that TRANSCOM officials were aware of the contractor’s capability constraints, but had limited informatio…

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Cara Kuhlman, Founder: Future Tides; Also KNKX Public Radio, Seattle 32:36

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On this episode we're joined by Cara Kuhlman. Cara is the director of digital strategy and products for KNKX Public Radio in Seattle. She is also the founder of Future Tides, which provides news for people who work, play, and live on the Pacific Northwest's waterways. I'm interested in that in particular because Cara is doing some clever things to …

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Lawmakers call on ICE to halt use of facial recognition application 6:32

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Nine Senate Democrats are calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt its use of a mobile facial recognition application. In a letter to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, the lawmakers ask for more details on ICE’s Mobile Fortify app. The technology reportedly allows ICE to identify individuals they encounter on the streets using multiple …

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Sebastien Lagree - Lagree Fitness: 25 Years of Building to an Overnight Global Explosion 50:23

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In this engaging conversation, Sebastien Lagree shares his journey from a young bodybuilding enthusiast to the founder of Lagree Fitness, a revolutionary method that combines elements of Pilates with high-intensity training. He discusses the evolution of his fitness equipment, the unique licensing model that has propelled his business, and the dive…

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Federal pay caps continue to challenge recruitment and retention efforts 6:01

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Federal pay caps are contributing to ongoing recruitment and retention challenges in the Defense Department’s blue-collar workforce. A new report from the Government Accountability Office has found that multiple DoD installations are struggling to keep employees in the Federal Wage System, due to longstanding pay limitations set by Congress. GAO al…

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House passes its version of 2026 defense policy bill 8:22

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The House passed its version of the 2026 defense policy bill, which includes a 3.8% pay bump for service members. House Republicans pushed the bill through largely without Democratic support after adding conservative provisions and blocking debates Democrats sought on issues like expanding the use of the military inside the country. House Armed Ser…

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Pentagon publishes final rule implementing CMMC 7:30

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The Pentagon has published the final acquisition rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. The rule, released in yesterday’s Federal Register will allow Defense Department procurements to include CMMC assessment requirements. The assessments are intended to ensure defense contractors are following cybersecurity stand…

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Federal retirement claims processing times increase 6:55

27d ago6:55

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Federal employees, on average, are waiting longer to see their retirement applications processed. New data from the Office of Personnel Management for August shows it takes an average of 70 days to process a claim from a retiring fed. But if retirement claims are coming to OPM in less than 60 days, those cases take, on average, 45 days to complete.…

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Brian Von Ancken - Wellness Growth Mastermind: How to Build a Thriving Industry Community 40:46

27d ago40:46

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In this episode, Eric Malzone sits down with Brian Von Ancken to unpack the evolution of the wellness industry, the challenges founders face, and the transformative power of community. Brian shares lessons from building the Wellness Growth Mastermind—a collective of 200+ founders from leading and emerging brands—highlighting the importance of trust…

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Elisha Brown: Reproductive Rights Newsletter Writer, States Newsroom 37:34

28d ago37:34

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On this episode we're joined by Elisha Brown. Elisha is the Reproductive Rights Today Newsletter for the non-profit States Newsroom. She's based in Durham, North Carolina and is a 2017 graduate of American University in Washington D.C. She worked for some prominent newsrooms prior to her current job, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and …

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Energy dept sued over plan to purge FOIA requests 5:50

28d ago5:50

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The Energy Department is being sued over its plan to purge old Freedom of Information Act requests. The nonprofit group American Oversight filed the suit in U.S. District Court last week. It challenges DOE’s effort to require individuals to re-confirm their interest in FOIA requests. In an August notice in the Federal Register, DOE announced that t…

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The Millionaire Myth 24:03

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Many people think you need to win the #lottery or get crazy lucky to become a #millionaire. In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we debunk some common #myths about how #millionaires are made. #everydaymillionaire #chrishogan #401k #riskyinvestment #investing #stockmarket #assetallocation #trustfundbaby #inheritance #ruleofthirds #debtFeat M…

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5 Expenses That STOP in Retirement 24:48

29d ago24:48

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We all hear about costs rising, but did you know there are 5 specific expenses that actually decrease or go away entirely in #retirement? In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we shed some light on key #expenses you WON'T have to keep planning for.#inflation #costofliving #payroll #payrolltaxes #socialsecurity #medicare #assets #income #self…

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Department of Health and Human Services employees call for RFK Jr.’s resignation 6:46

1M ago6:46

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Federal employees at the Department of Health and Human Services are calling for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. A letter signed by more than 1,000 HHS workers warns that Kennedy’s actions this year have endangered the nation’s health. Most recently, Kennedy fired the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio…

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House Homeland Security Cmte looks to reform the Cybersecurity Sharing Act 8:06

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The House Homeland Security Committee wants to reauthorize and reform the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. The law expires at the end of this month. On Wednesday, the committee passed a bill that would extend the law for another 10 years. It would also update the law to account for advances in artificial intelligence and require the D…

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Positive results for Thrift Saving Plan funds in August 4:13

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All 16 funds in the Thrift Savings Plan posted positive results in August. New data from the Federal Thrift Investment Retirement Board shows that the S fund had the largest month over month increase of just over 4%, while the I fund also continued its strong performance. Every fund is positive year-to-date with 11 funds posting double digit return…

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The Assembly: Reimagining How Industry Leaders Connect and Collaborate 43:31

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In this conversation, Eric Malzone and Jon Ward explore the rapidly evolving fitness industry, highlighting the growing integration of mental and physical health, the value of genuine connections, and the ongoing challenges of leadership and knowledge-sharing. Jon also introduces his initiative, The Assembly, a platform designed to foster collabora…

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Departments of Justice and Homeland Security team up to enforce trade laws 5:47

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The Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security are teaming up to enforce compliance with trade laws. DHS and DoJ have launched a Trade Fraud Task Force to pursue enforcement actions those who try to evade tariffs and other duties. The cross-agency group will rely on the Tariff Act of 1930, the False Claims Act, and Title 18’s trade …

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35-year feature writer and book author John Glionna 41:25

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On this episode we're joined by a great longform feature writer, John Glionna. John is a longtime journalist – older than most of our guests (he's in his 60s). He spent 35 years in newspapers including 26 at the Los Angeles Times. He's been based in different places around the world, including Seoul, South Korea and Las Vegas. This interview is int…

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The ruling to end federal collective bargaining agreements isn't quite over yet 6:05

1M ago6:05

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An appeals court might be reconsidering its recent decision that sided with the Trump administration in orders to terminate federal union contracts. One of the judges on that appeals court panel has called for a vote to decide whether to re-hear arguments in a lawsuit against the White House’s orders. The American Federation of Government Employees…

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Bill Davis - The Complete Guide to AI Implementation in Fitness Operations 41:00

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In this conversation, Eric Malzone interviews Bill Davis, CEO of ABC Fitness, discussing the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fitness industry. They explore how ABC Fitness is leveraging AI for operational efficiency, customer engagement, and product development. Bill shares insights on the importance of critical thinking …

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CISA warns about another China-linked cyber espionage campaign 8:29

1M ago8:29

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning about another China-linked cyber espionage campaign. In a joint advisory yesterday, CISA and partner agencies said Chinese state-sponsored actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in routers used by telecommunications providers and other infrastructure operators. They say the campaign’s g…

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Veterans Affairs says it has guaranteed 29 million home loans for service members 6:36

1M ago6:36

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Veterans Affairs says it’s now guaranteed 29 million home loans for service members and veterans. That’s more than $4 trillion dollars in loans issued over the history of the program. More than four million service members and veterans have active home loans guaranteed by the VA. The department’s Home Loan Guaranty Program began in 1944 as part of …

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Lawmaker calls for an independent review of cybersecurity in the U.S. courts system 6:18

1M ago6:18

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After a high-profile hack, Senator Ron Wyden is calling for an independent review of cybersecurity in the U.S. courts system. In a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts, Wyden says the federal Judiciary has fallen short in protecting its sensitive IT systems. He pointed to a recent intrusion of the courts’ case management system. Hackers reportedly …

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Laura Robertson, Reporter, Formerly of The Nome Nugget (Alaska) 30:35

1M ago30:35

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On this episode we're joined by Laura Robertson. Laura just completed a stint as a writer for The Nome Nugget – that's Nome as in Nome, Alaska – and the Nugget is an award-winning weekly that serves a population of 3,700 in western Alaska. It is Alaska's oldest newspaper. She is a graduate of Princeton University. As she prepares to start a new job…

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House Democrats raise alarm about USDA relocation and reorganization plans 6:33

1M ago6:33

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House committee Democrats are raising alarms about the Agriculture Department’s relocation and reorganization plans. In a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, lawmakers from the Education and Workforce Committee warned that USDA’s plans would lead to worsening services. They’re calling on Rollins to explain the rationale for relocating thousand…

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Juliet Starrett & Alex Alimanestianu - Quarterly Reports: Peloton, Life Time, Planet Fitness, Garmin & The Business of Longevity 1:29:59

1M ago1:29:59

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In this episode, Juliet, Alex, and Eric discuss the latest quarterly reports from leading fitness companies including Garmin, Life Time, Planet Fitness, Peloton, and Xponential. The conversation covers each company's performance, marketing strategies, and trends in the fitness industry. They also explore the reintroduction of the Presidential Fitne…

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Senate sets date for vote on 2026 defense policy bill 6:25

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The Senate will vote on its version of the 2026 defense policy bill on Sept. 2. The House has not yet scheduled a floor vote on its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, though the House Committee on Rules has set an Aug. 28 deadline for lawmakers to file NDAA amendments. The Senate bill authorizes nearly $925 billion for national defe…