Best Contract Management Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Human Compatible AI and AGI Risks - with Stuart Russell of the University of California 1:03:19

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In this special weekend edition of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast’s AI Futures series, Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella speaks with Stuart Russell, Distinguished Professor of Computational Precision Health and Computer Science at the University of California and President of the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI. Widely co…

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2343: Long-Term Strategies for Ultimate Tax Deferral: Understanding Depreciation, Cost Segregation and Mastering 1031 Exchanges with Jack Evans 36:01

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Jason addresses investors, first focusing on personal finance issues like taxes then discusses the current state and future of the housing market. He shares optimistic news regarding Federal Reserve rate cuts and the resulting positive impact on housing demand, predicting a surge in potential buyers and subsequent bidding wars due to low inventory.…

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Trust, Tension, and the Tactical Contract: Rethinking Deal-Making in a World of Uncertainty 22:20

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In a world of constant disruption, contracts are under pressure to be both anchors and sails – able to provide stability and enable agility. In this podcast we explore how businesses can move beyond risk-heavy negotiations to create adaptive agreements that balance trust with tactical flexibility, turning contracts into frameworks for resilience an…

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Lessons from Running Massive Online Degrees at Scale - with Aaron Demory of Fearlus 27:53

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Today’s guest is Aaron Demory, Senior Partner at Fearlus and Chief of Information Technology and Security at the FDIC. Aaron joins Emerj Editorial Director Matt DeMello on today’s show to explore how organizations can safeguard institutional memory, align data strategy with cultural goals, and rethink success in the age of AI. With experience spann…

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2342 FBF: Big China with Consuelo Mack Host of ‘WealthTrack’ on PBS & Former Editor of ‘The Asian Wall Street Journal Report’ 36:42

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 431 published last October 28, 2014. The impact of technology and the future of development plays a big part in today’s Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks about America’s growing role in this changing society, and makes particular note of the ever-increasing contributions of Generation Y. Later, he invit…

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Scaling Global Trade with AI Powered Tools for SMBs - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com 28:49

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Global sourcing has long been a barrier for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Language differences, compliance challenges, logistics hurdles, and trust issues can overwhelm even the most determined entrepreneurs. In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com, shares how new technologies—including Alibaba…

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2341: The Influence of Charlie Kirk, Housing Shortage, Not Oversupply: Kevin Erdman Debunks the 2008 Great Recession Myth 50:53

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Jason talks about political violence and media coverage, followed by an analysis of the housing market and recent rate cuts. He introduced various investment opportunities, including co-living properties and home equity investments, while dis…

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Reducing Errors and Improving Compliance in Global Oncology Programs - with Anthony Mikulaschek at IQVIA Technologies 32:09

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Clinical trials are growing more complex, and nowhere is that more evident than in oncology and obesity research. As sponsors push for reliable, real-time patient data, the role of electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOAs) has never been more critical. These tools determine not only how patients report on their quality of life but also how sp…

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2340 FBF: The Power of Belief with Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler Pioneering Psychologist & Author of ‘How Successful People Think Smart’ 1:09:06

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This Flashback Friday and 10th episode is from Creating Wealth 410, published last September 8, 2014. Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler is a doctor of psychology with over 45 years of pioneering brain/mind research experience. In addition to teaching mind power methods in universities and corporations, she was invited by former President Jimmy Carter to suppor…

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From Manual Reports to Generative and Agentic AI Automation in Finance - with Pavlé Sabic of Moody’s 28:36

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In this episode, Pavlé Sabic, Senior Director in Generative AI Solutions and Strategy at Moody’s, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how agentic AI is redefining workflows in financial institutions. Pavlé explains why large enterprises are turning to AI-driven automation to overcome persistent challenges — from fragmented dat…

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2339: The Housing Deficit Explained: Millions of Buyers, Limited Homes and Why "Doomers" Keep Getting It Wrong 26:40

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday In the introduction, Jason primarily focuses on two key topics: upcoming investment opportunities and a signific…

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Why Human Oversight and Management Will Still Matter in AI-Driven Pharma Operations - with Yunke Xiang of Sanofi 20:45

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In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello speaks with Yunke Xiang, Global Head of Data Science for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality at Sanofi. Together, they examine how generative AI and reasoning models are evolving from simple automation to high-impact copilots across pharmaceutical …

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Does AI Create the Opportunity for Procurement Reinvention? 18:48

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In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the procurement landscape – not by enhancing the old model, but by challenging its very existence. As intelligent systems automate traditional tasks, the focus must shift from control and compliance to commercial creativity, strategic integration, and lifecycle value. We’ll unpack what this reinventio…

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2338 FBF: Why the US Dollar Will NOT Collapse with Joel Skousen Publisher of the ‘World Affairs Brief’ 47:41

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday This Flashback Friday is from episode 418 published last September 26, 2014. Joel Skousen is a survivalist autho…

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The Future of Customer Experience in Financial Services with Agentic AI - with Abhii Parakh of Prudential Financial 26:09

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The ‘AI in Business’ podcast connects enterprise leaders with the best insights on how AI is driving measurable impact across regulated industries. In this episode, we highlight Prudential Financial’s perspective on scaling AI in customer experience, an area facing both significant opportunity and unique regulatory challenges. By featuring Abhii Pa…

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Aligning Innovation with Oversight in AI Governance for Data Teams - with Shane Wiggins of OneTrust 23:45

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As AI adoption accelerates in financial services, governance leaders face the challenge of keeping oversight processes aligned with innovation. OneTrust provides data governance and risk management tools, serving over 14,000 customers worldwide across privacy, security, third-party, and AI domains. Traditional data governance models, often designed…

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Real Estate Rules: License Law and Regulation (w/ Jessica Hickok) 1:03:23

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In this episode of Meet the Moment, Matthew and Kimberly are joined by Jessica Hickok, CEO of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). Jessica breaks down ARELLO’s vital role in licensing, accreditation, and industry oversight, while offering insight into the challenges regulators face in a rapidly evolving landscape. The conv…

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Predicting System Failures with AI in Banking - with Dale Skeen of Vitria Technology 24:56

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Banks face some of the highest stakes when it comes to IT reliability. Even small disruptions can ripple into regulatory exposure, reputational harm, and major financial losses. Yet many financial institutions still rely on reactive monitoring systems that chase alerts without addressing the root causes of outages. On today’s episode of the ‘AI in …

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Balancing Trade-Offs in Hybrid Cloud and the Infrastructure behind Scalable AI - with Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara 25:36

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As enterprises scale their AI initiatives, leaders face mounting challenges in balancing compute demands, sustainability goals, and hybrid cloud strategies. Many organizations rush to secure GPUs and cloud resources without accounting for hidden costs, data bottlenecks, and sustainability trade-offs. In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, E…

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2337: Asset Inflation Vs. Consumer Price Inflation | Lords of Easy Money: FED Broke the Economy by Christopher Leonard 37:43

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday Jason welcomes Christopher Leonard, a journalist and author, primarily focusing on his book, "The Lords of Easy …

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Data Pipelines that Support Globalized Education and Training Programs - with Norma Scagnoli of the Illinois Institute of Technology 32:50

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As universities and enterprises both turn to large-scale digital learning, the challenges of scaling education look remarkably similar across sectors. From managing data pipelines to ensuring learners feel a sense of connection, success depends on more than just technology. In this Pure Storage-sponsored episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast from…

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Turning CPG Complexity into Real-Time Decisions with AI - with Henrique Wakil Moyses of Crisp 26:30

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The consumer goods and retail industries face an overwhelming challenge: too much fragmented data and too little clarity. From mismatched retailer reports to legacy systems that can’t keep up with today’s SKU volumes, many organizations find themselves bogged down in “data indigestion” instead of actionable insights. Today’s guest is Henrique Wakil…

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How Financial Institutions Can Prepare for the Future of Fraud with Responsible AI Deployments - with JoAnn Stonier of Mastercard 29:22

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As AI capabilities evolve, financial institutions face pressure to balance innovation with security, trust, and regulatory compliance. From fraud prevention to customer experience, deterministic AI applications continue to form the backbone of financial services—even as new technologies like generative and agentic AI emerge. In this episode, JoAnn …

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Unlocking Infrastructure as the Engine of Transformation – with Deborah Golden from Deloitte 38:46

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What if the real AI revolution isn’t in the models — but in the reimagined systems beneath them? In this episode, Deborah Golden, U.S. Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte, joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to rethink what powers (or derails) AI at scale. The conversation challenges conventional wisdom – proposing that the future…

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2336 FBF: An ‘Anarcho-Capitalist Manifesto' with Lew Rockwell Libertarian Author & Founder of the Ludwig von Mises Institute 47:53

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 402, published last August 20, 2014. Lew Rockwell is an American libertarian author and editor, self-professed anarcho-capitalist, a promoter of the Austrian School of economics, and founder and chairman of the Ludwig von Mises Institute. His website LewRockwell.com was founded in 1999 and features articles and…

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Balancing Efficiency and Trust in Field Service Operations - with Eric Rivas of Electrolux 23:45

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In today’s high-volume service environments, the smallest misstep can erode both efficiency and customer trust. In this episode, Eric Rivas, Director for Service Repair at Electrolux, joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to share how frontline data and technician expertise can be better captured, organized, and applied to deliver consiste…

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2335: Michael Zuber: Debunking Doomers and Creating Wealth in Real Estate 36:26

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday Jason and Michael Zuber of https://onerentalatatime.com/ discuss the current real estate market, emphasizing tha…

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Why System Integrators Are Key to AI Success - with Pallab Deb of Google 44:36

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In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Pallab Deb, Managing Director in SI & Industry GTM Partnerships at Google, joins Emerj CEO Daniel Faggella to discuss how AI infrastructure has evolved into a platform-centric foundation for enterprise transformation. Pallab explains why the modern AI stack extends beyond compute and storage to include…

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How Data Ownership Drives Trustworthy AI Models - with Joe Lang of Comfort Systems 16:39

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Joe Lang, Vice President of Service Technology and Innovation at Comfort Systems USA, joins the AI in Business podcast to discuss why a clear data strategy must come before investing in storage infrastructure for AI adoption. Joe outlines the risks of assuming that cloud providers or storage solutions alone will produce reliable intelligence, and w…

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GenAI, Trust and Talent in Modern Loss-Prevention - with Joe Troy of Amazon 15:30

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AI-powered video intelligence is transforming the retail environment from one of surveillance to one of support. In this episode, Joe Troy, Senior Manager of Site Risk at Amazon, shares how generative AI is helping organizations not only reduce shrink and detect fraud, but also foster transparency, trust, and operational efficiency across frontline…

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Buying and Selling AI: A Pricing Nightmare? 10:53

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In this episode we highlight how AI is transforming SaaS pricing, replacing predictable models with complex, usage-based and bundled AI tiers that create cost unpredictability. We will explore how buyers can implement clearer governance, data visibility, and outcome-based contracts, while suppliers can stand out by offering transparent, value-linke…

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Operationalizing Portfolio Decisions at Speed and Scale - with Madhav Madaboosi of bp 25:22

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Today’s guest is Madhav Madaboosi, who is with bp. Madhav Madaboosi leads a global Digital Transformation Team in Future Midstream and Strategy at bp, where he is involved in leading initiatives spanning supply chain, logistics, energy movement, and customer-facing operations. With over two decades of experience in AI, advanced analytics, strategy,…

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2334 FBF: Investment Fraud on Wall Street with John Lawrence Allen Former LA Deputy District Attorney & Author of ‘Make Wall Street Pay You Back’ 49:37

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 388, published last July 16, 2014. John Lawrence Allen is a securities litigation attorney helping investors recover funds lost through investment fraud or incompetence. He’s a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney and author of the new book, “Make Wall Street Pay You Back.” Allen talks about the dirty tr…

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Turning Legacy Service Contracts into First Time Fix Wins - with Joe Lang of Comfort Systems 25:09

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Today’s guest is Joe Lang, Vice President of Service Technology and Innovation at Comfort Systems USA — a leading national provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems services, with more than 45 operating companies across 170+ locations. Joe shares insights on managing data complexity in large field service operations — from t…

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2333: Real Estate Investing Insights: Navigating the Golden Age, Housing Market Secrets, the Lock-in Effect & Stubborn Sellers 30:29

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Today Jason is in Sedona, Arizona, discussing the current state of technology and living standards while sharing insights about the real estate market and his personal experiences as a house hunter. He analyzed various market trends, including inventory levels, housing affordability, and the future of real estate investments, particularly focusing …

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Storage Strategies That Keep GenAI on Budget - with Amit Gupta of Danaher 16:58

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Today’s guest is Amit Gupta, Chief Digital Officer, Life Sciences Manufacturing Industry, at Danaher. Amit returns to the program to share the operational playbook behind building enterprise-ready AI infrastructure. While AI headlines tend to focus on models, Amit emphasizes that success begins with what’s underneath — the data. He outlines a four-…

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AI Use Cases Streamlining Commercial Insurance Operations - with Sidharth Ojha of AXA XL 21:16

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Today’s guest is Sidharth Ojha, Head of Process Optimization in Data and AI at the AXA XL Global Underwriting Office. AXA XL is the property and casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, serving mid-sized companies and large multinationals across more than 200 countries and territories. In this episode, Sidharth breaks down where insurers are se…

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2332 FBF: The Corporatization of America with Ray Bourhis Attorney & Author of the Fictional Political Satire ‘Revolt: The Secession of Mill Valley’ 25:47

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 385 published last June 16, 2014. Ray Bourhis is a partner with the law firm of Bourhis & Wolfson in San Francisco, California, specializing in insurance bad-faith litigation. A graduate of Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, Bourhis has been a court-appointed Special Master overseeing reforms…