Best Contract administration Podcasts (2025)

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Why Paul Kedrosky Says AI Is Like Every Bubble All Rolled Into One 47:29

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In recent weeks, there's been renewed anxiety about the sustainability of the AI boom. This is partly due to comments from OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar about a possible role for a government backstop in the AI infrastructure build out. We've also seen the stock market wobble, with many major tech names hit hard. But even with all these concerns, we conti…

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Cliff Asness on How Markets Got Dumber in the Last 10 Years 57:17

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The Odd Lots podcast has been around for 10 years. Unfortunately, markets have gotten less rational over the same time frame. At least this is the contention of Cliff Asness, the co-founder and CEO of AQR Capital Management, a quantitative investing firm that's been around for nearly three decades. Asness' approach to investing is rooted in academi…

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Jerry Neumann on the Problem With Investing in AI Right Now 48:28

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AI has made a lot of people fabulously wealthy. But sorry, it's probably not going to be the thing that makes you rich. And if history is any guide, we don't even know who the real AI winners are going to be. That's the thesis from longtime Venture Capitalist (now retired) Jerry Neumann. Earlier this year, Neumann published an article, "AI Will Not…

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Mitch Hammes is THAT Code Enforcement Guy | Ep. 132 57:40

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Mitch Hammes has a built a national reputation as "That Code Enforcement Guy" having worked himself up front the frontlines as a code enforcement officer all the way to the top as a city administrator. In this episode, we avoid getting into the weeds and examine code enforcement related topics at the 30,000 foot level in a manner that his hopefully…

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UK France Border Return Challenge, UK Bolsters Air Defences, Diageo Appoints Lewis CEO, Katy Perry Headlines 2026 Blenheim Festival, and more... 11:04

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(0:10): UK-France Migrant Return Highlights Border Scheme Challenges Amid Calls for Tougher Measures (1:53): UK Bolsters Belgian Air Defences Amid Rising Drone Threats and Hybrid Warfare Concerns (4:07): Diageo Appoints Sir Dave Lewis as CEO Amidst Market Challenges and Strategic Shift (6:19): Katy Perry to Headline Inaugural Blenheim Palace Festiv…

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Royal duo Tackles Homelessness, High Court Seeks School Smartphone Ban, Lincolnshire Remembers Veterans, Labour Tax Plan Triggers Tory Backlash, and more... 10:34

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(0:10): Prince William and Gordon Brown Unite to Combat Homelessness with Home-Furnishing Initiative (2:46): High Court Challenge Seeks Mandatory Smartphone Ban in Schools to Protect Students (4:48): Lincolnshire Honors Veterans in Powerful Remembrance Sunday Parades and Services (6:28): Labour's Proposed 14-Band Council Tax Sparks Conservative Bac…

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HTR #27: Food Stamps, Heating Subsidies, Staggered Terms for US Senate 29:56

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John and Rachel review how the shutdown is affecting food stamps and heating subsidies, why the Constitution staggers the terms for Senators, and what bizarre statements federal officials now consider appropriate.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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How Chinese Real Estate Became the Biggest Bubble in History 47:01

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Land is a weird asset. We need it to be affordable because everyone needs somewhere to live. But for many people, real estate is also their biggest store of wealth — a kind of national piggybank that fuels both personal fortunes and broader economies. Nowhere is that tension sharper than in China, where housing affordability remains a major challen…

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The Viral Milk That Helped Set Off America's Protein Boom 43:25

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Protein seems to be everywhere these days, with brands from Starbucks to Pepsi jumping on the trend. But the obsession with protein may have started earlier — with a humble dairy product that defied the broader decline in US milk consumption. Fairlife, which uses a specialized filtering process to boost protein and cut sugar and lactose in its milk…

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England Scraps EBacc Sparks Arts Boom, Met Police Faces Systemic Racism Calls, UK Debates EV Road Charge, Flu Jab Urgency Rushes NHS, and more... 12:25

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(0:10): England Overhauls Curriculum: Creative Subjects to Flourish as EBacc Scrapped (2:29): Metropolitan Police Report: Systemic Racism Embedded, Urgent Reform Demanded (4:35): UK Proposes New Road Charge for Electric Vehicles: Fair Funding or Punitive Tax? (6:42): NHS Issues Urgent Flu Jab Alert as Cases Triple, Warns of Severe Winter Wave (9:49…

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SZN 9 EP 15 - Karlee Davis / Begin Counseling / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist in West Virginia / Begins Emergency Responder Cultural Competence Model 45:44

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In this podcast episode, Karlee Davis shares her experiences as a licensed independent clinical social worker in the state of West Virginia. Karlee has been in private practice since 2007 and founded Begin Counseling in 2023. Karlee discusses what therapy looks like with her as a T.O.C. contracted therapist and breaks down the 'Begins emergency res…

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Lots More on the Worsening State of the US Labor Market 21:53

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If the government were open, we'd be getting a jobs report today. But as it is, we're in this blackout of official economic data. That's unfortunate, because the economy is already in a very confusing spot, and so any additional data right now would be very helpful in figuring out where things are heading. In the absence of Non-Farm Payrolls, we ta…

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Queen Camilla Joins TikTok Star, Ed Sheeran Leads Jingle Ball Crowd, NHS ADHD Service Crisis, M S Profits Slump From Cyber Attack, and more... 11:42

8d ago11:42

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(0:10): Queen Camilla Joins TikTok's Spudman for Festive Meals on Wheels Event at Clarence House (2:13): Ed Sheeran Headlines Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Star-Studded Lineup at The O2 (4:28): NHS ADHD Services in Crisis: Patients Face Years-Long Delays Amid Soaring Demand and Limited Access (7:16): M&S Profits Halve Amid Cyber Attack, Plans for…

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Dmitry Shevelenko on Perplexity's Vision for Reshaping the Internet 39:03

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The news business isn't a great one these days. At least for a lot of legacy outlets (newspapers, cable networks, print magazines etc.), the Internet has obliterated their business model. And now AI is coming along and there's a risk that it makes conditions even worse, because unlike in the glory days of the search era, the user doesn't even have …

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Labrinth Revives Classic in Father Son Ad, Tragic Fall Claims Ex Star and Royal Ally, England Central Contracts Shift, UK Grooming Scandal Review, and more... 12:26

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(0:10): John Lewis 2025 Ad: Labrinth Revives Classic for Heartfelt Father-Son Story (2:10): Ex-Big Brother Star and Prince William's University Mate Dies in Tragic Fall in London (4:17): England's 2025/26 Central Contracts: Strategic Shift Prioritizes Core Talent and Emerging Stars (6:44): UK's Largest Grooming Gang Review: Operation Beaconport Tar…

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Black City Manager: You Gotta Meet Me Halfway with Troy Body | Ep. 131 50:34

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This is the second installment in our new "Black City Manager" series featuring Troy Body, the city manager for Hopkinsville, Kentucky. "I can't love your neighborhood more than you love it," Troy explains as we navigate his philosophical approach to city management. He uses the "pick up the can" metaphor to explain how he believe residents must ta…

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Scotland Overhauls Squad for Qualifiers, Latitude 2026 Maps Star Studded Lineup, Hallam Halts Forced Labour Study, British Indie Film Awards Lead, and more... 13:28

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(0:10): Scotland Revamps Squad for Critical World Cup Qualifiers Against Greece and Denmark (2:13): Latitude Festival 2026 Unveils Star-Studded 20th Anniversary Lineup with David Byrne, Teddy Swims, Lewis Capaldi (4:23): Sheffield Hallam Halts Forced Labour Research Amid Chinese Pressure, Sparks Academic Freedom Debate (8:35): British Independent F…

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HTR #26 Weakening vaccine requirements, the legal arguments surrounding national guard deployments 29:59

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This week, we review weakening vaccine requirements, the legal arguments surrounding national guard deployments, RFK Jr.’s continued fascination with chemtrails, presidential term limits, and much more.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Medical Courier Insurance Re-Visited with Brian Jungeberg 46:24

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Ken sits down with Brian Jungeberg from Risk Strategies to discuss the Importance of Insurance for Medical Couriers!By Ken Arnold

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San Francisco's New Mayor on Homelessness, Unaffordability, and AI 36:50

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New York City is about to elect a new mayor, and whoever it is will have to address growing challenges like unaffordability, homelessness, and other basic quality-of-life challenges. Very few of these challenges are distinct to NYC. San Francisco, in particular, has also faced this weird tension, where it's incredibly dynamic and wealthy, and also …

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RFI Horror Stories: Demolition Disasters & Construction Nightmares featuring Zach Rapaport | Halloween Special 1:05:34

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It’s Halloween, the one day of the year when the scariest things come out of the walls … literally. 👻 In this special Halloween episode of What the RFI?, Matt Brennan is joined by Zach Rapaport to share real-life RFI horror stories from the construction world. From demolition surprises and lead-time nightmares to change orders that make your blood …

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SZN 9 EP 14 - Mike Ergo / U.S. Marine Corps 0311 Combat Veteran / Operation Phantom Fury / Struggles with Transition to Civilian Life / Therapist Helping Veterans / Thin Line Advisory 47:47

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In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Mike Ergo, a former U.S. Marine and current therapist who has dedicated over 13 years to helping combat veterans. They discuss Mike's journey from military service to civilian life, the challenges of transitioning, and the importance of mental health support. Mike sha…

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How Hudson River Trading Actually Uses AI 55:16

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Unfortunately, it doesn't seem as though you can get great stock picks just by going to ChatGPT and asking it to recommend some investments. And yet financial firms of all sorts — including trading firms — say they're increasingly using AI. But are the tools actually being deployed? And how do these tools differ from traditional machine learning or…

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Sentinel 3.0 - Department of Health and Human Services 15:34

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Explore how the Department of Health and Human Services’ FDARFI5302025 Sentinel 3.0 initiative is transforming healthcare data and drug safety. This $11.5M project drives smarter, safer health decisions through advanced analytics and innovation. Listen to the podcast for insights on healthcare technology, data modernization, and the future of publi…

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The Movement That Wants Us to Care About AI Model Welfare 50:20

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You hear a lot about AI safety, and this idea that sufficiently advanced AI could pose some kind of threat to humans. So people are always talking about and researching "alignment" to ensure that new AI models comport with human needs and values. But what about humans' collective treatment of AI? A small but growing number of researchers talk about…

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Announcing Sam Toles' New Social Media Course for Elected Officials | Ep. 130 57:39

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Are your elected officials overreacting to negative comments and criticism on social media? Tired of watching them get spun up by a handful of keyboard warriors living in their mother's basement? Then you need to enroll your elected officials in Sam Toles' new social media training course for elected officials. He is the social media master and a f…

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King Honors LGBT Veterans, UK Signs Eurofighter Deal, New Housing Laws Fight Mould, Petrofac Files for Administration, and more... 12:14

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(0:10): King Unveils LGBT Veterans Memorial, Honors Past Service and Apologizes for Historic Discrimination (2:11): UK Secures €9 Billion Eurofighter Jet Deal with Turkey, Strengthening NATO Ties and Defense Exports (5:15): Awaab's Law: New Housing Safety Standards Combat Mould Hazards, Boost Tenant Rights (7:50): Petrofac Files for Administration …

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Reeves Opens UK-Gulf Trade, Olivia Edwards Mysteriously Dies, Home Office Faces Asylum Hotel Scandal, UK Pushes Tobacco and Vape Laws, and more... 12:48

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(0:10): Rachel Reeves Seeks to Boost UK-Gulf Trade Ties Amid Economic Challenges and Fiscal Discipline (2:51): Tragedy in Aberdeen: 8-Year-Old Olivia Edwards Dies Mysteriously, Community Rallies for Support (4:46): Home Office Slammed for £15.3 Billion Asylum Hotel Fiasco; Urgent Reform Demanded (7:16): UK Health Leaders Urge Swift Action on Histor…

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How Workers and Students in Italy Are Fighting for Palestine 49:05

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In this episode, Oden and fellow Left Voice member Julia Wallace interview Luca Otello Gieri, a Master's Student in Journalism at the University of Bologna, Italy who is a militant of Frazione Internazionalista Rivoluzionaria and has been active in the movement for Palestine for the past two years. They discuss the powerful worker- and student-led …

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Why It's Still So Expensive to Build Homes in America 46:11

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Everyone has an opinion on why housing is so expensive in America -- and to be fair, there are probably a lot of reasons for it. But one simple factor is that homes are expensive to build. Unlike many other physical objects, they haven't gotten cheaper over time. So why is this? And why haven't we found a way to bring down the cost curve by buildin…

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Live from CSI 2025 — Building Connections, Sharing RFI Horror Stories, and a Surprise Musical Performance 32:52

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Recorded live at CSI 2025 in Cleveland, this episode of What the RFI brings together Dean Moilanen (Noble Company) and Holly Gotfredson (Finishing Dynamics & American Metalcraft) for a conversation that hits every note, literally. Host Matt Brennan dives into the state of the construction industry, optimism returning to projects post-pandemic, and …

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The Hidden Supply Chain Making Every Menu Feel Familiar 40:21

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If you go out to eat at a restaurant, whether it's a fast food chain or a Michelin-starred bistro, there's a good chance the ingredients on your plate came from the same source. Sysco is the dominant foodservice distributor in the US, using its massive logistics network to quietly supply the food that goes into meals in thousands of restaurants acr…

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Tess and Claudia Depart, UK Germany Strengthen NATO, Bob Vylan Postpones Gigs, Women Stalk McCann Family, and more... 11:52

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(0:10): Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman Exit 'Strictly': Iconic Duo Leaves After 11 Years (2:24): UK-Germany Pact Boosts NATO Maritime Security with €800M Defense Investment, AI Drones, and P-8 Aircraft (4:45): Bob Vylan Faces Backlash, Postpones UK Gigs Amid Controversial Glastonbury Chant (6:52): Women on Trial for Stalking McCann Family, One Cla…

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SZN 9 EP 13 - Bill Johnson, Merging Vets and Players / U.S. Army Ret. Sgt. Maj. / Support for our Veteran Community / In Person & Virtual Resources 35:25

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In this episode, Greg Grogan interviews Bill Johnson, the Texas Regional Manager of Merging Vets and Players (MVP), a nonprofit organization that connects veterans and professional athletes to support each other in their transitions to civilian life. They discuss the founding of MVP, its expansion across the U.S., the importance of physical fitness…

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Daniel Yergin on What Happened to the Energy Transition 44:26

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A few years ago, governments and corporations were brimming with optimism about the prospect of getting to net-zero in the efforts against climate change. Today, you hear a lot less about that. And while there's renewables getting added to the mix all the time, one energy source that's really booming is natural gas. And coal is booming too. So what…

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UK Limits Tech Giants, Inflation Remains Steady, Bill Targets Prince Andrew, Villa Maccabi Fans Banned, and more... 12:06

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(0:10): UK Targets Google and Apple with 'Strategic Market Status' to Curb Mobile Market Dominance (2:30): UK Inflation Holds at 3.8%, Defying Predictions; Bank of England Faces Pressure on Rate Decisions (5:05): UK Bill Proposes Royal Title Revocation, Targets Prince Andrew's Dukedom Amid Public Support (7:24): Controversy Erupts as Aston Villa-Ma…

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Why The World Started Hedging Its US Dollar Exposure 46:01

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Some economists expected that the dollar would strengthen when the tariffs were imposed. Instead, the opposite happened. The dollar fell sharply and it's been a poor performer all year. Concurrently, it's been a great year for a lot of dollar-denominated assets, like stocks. Even US Treasuries have rallied this year. So what's going on? On this epi…

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Dublin Protests Erupt, Lindsay Sandiford Prepares for UK Return, Rachel Riley Wins City Honor, UK Lifts Qaeda Blacklist, and more... 10:38

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Dublin Tensions Rise: Protests Erupt After Alleged Assault at Citywest Asylum Center Bali Prisoner Lindsay Sandiford Set for UK Repatriation Amid Health Concerns and Death Row Appeal Rachel Riley Honored with Freedom of the City of London for Antisemitism Advocacy UK Removes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from Terror List to Foster Syrian Cooperation Durham …

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Olli Rehn on the Big Competitiveness Challenge Facing Europe 41:33

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The 2010s saw economic weakness across Europe's periphery. Countries like Greece, Spain, Italy, and so forth were the sites of so much stress. In the 2020s, however, it's reversed. The periphery is holding up well, but the industrial core is facing stress. Germany, in particular, the old powerhouse of the continent, has been slammed by the surge in…

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BEWARE: Bait & Switch in Valley Center, KS City Administrator Recruitment | Ep. 129 40:24

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In this episode, I call out what I believe to be unethical and deceitful practices by the the city of Valley Center, Kansas in their current search for a new city administrator. The have posted on LinkedIn that the salary range for their next administrator is $115,000 to $200,000. However, their original job postings that are still visible on vario…

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Sterling 20 Invests in UK, Football Legend's Son Dies, Just Stop Oil on Trial, O'Neill Criticizes UK Bill, and more... 10:32

24d ago10:32

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(0:10): Sterling 20 Launches Investor Partnership to Boost UK Economy with £500M Investment in Local Projects (2:58): Tragic Loss: Son of Football Legend Stuart Pearce Dies in Tractor Accident at 21 (5:02): Just Stop Oil Activists on Trial for Stonehenge Vandalism in High-Profile Environmental Protest (7:26): Northern Ireland's O'Neill Slams UK Leg…

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The Benefits of On-Site Training - Larry Zogby - RDS Same Day Delivery 25:55

17d ago25:55

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Ken sits down with Larry Zogby, owner of RDS Same Day Delivery to discuss the many benefits of training Couriers On-Site!By Ken Arnold

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UK Launches V-Level Qualifications, Queen Launches Osteoporosis Campaign, Families Seek Answers in Chinook Crash, Leeds Maternity Under Investigation, and more... 10:37

25d ago10:37

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(0:10): UK Overhauls Post-16 Education with New 'V-Level' Qualification to Boost Vocational Training (2:11): Queen Launches Campaign to Combat Osteoporosis with Innovative Digital Risk Tool (3:13): Families Demand Transparency in 1994 Chinook Crash, Submit 47,000-Signature Petition to Downing Street (5:23): Urgent Inquiry Launched into Leeds Matern…

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Raghuram Rajan on Surging Gold and Growing Risks to Financial Stability 40:34

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Gold has been surging. Risky assets (with a few minor hiccups) have also been surging. And yet, central bankers (most notably the Fed) are in rate cutting mode. Why is this? And what kind of risks are being conjured up? On this episode of the podcast, we speak with Raghuram Rajan, a professor at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chi…

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Live from CSI 2025: The Future of Spec Writing, Collaboration, and Construction Innovation 43:37

17d ago43:37

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Recorded live from Cleveland, this episode of What the RFI? dives into the energy, insights, and connections shaping CSI National 2025. Host Matt Brennan sits down with Nish Patel (RIB North America), Eric Letbetter (Letbetter ink, LLC.), and Dory Azar (Architect & Product Specialist, RIB Software) to explore how the world of spec writing, RFIs, an…

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Introducing: The Mishal Husain Show 2:20

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Make sense of the world with one essential conversation, every week. Mishal Husain, one of Britain's best interviewers, brings her signature blend of curiosity and tenacity to weekly conversations with world leaders, business titans, and cultural icons, revealing who they really are and how they see the world changing around them. Follow the podcas…

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HTR # 25 Free speech case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.They also revisit the 10th Amendment 30:22

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On this week’s show, John and Rachel discuss the implications of a free speech case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court and the global strategic importance of Alaska. They also revisit the 10th Amendment in light of recent National Guard deployments.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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UK Claims Sue J&J, Bank of England Maintains Rates, Massive Fire Destroys Perry Vale, Appeal Reexamines Post Office Cases, and more... 11:41

28d ago11:41

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(0:10): 3,000 UK Claimants Sue Johnson & Johnson Over Asbestos in Baby Powder, Potential £1 Billion Lawsuit (2:38): Bank of England Holds Rates at 4% Amid Inflation, Sluggish Growth Concerns (5:16): Massive Fire Engulfs Perry Vale Shop and Flats: 100 Firefighters Battling Blaze (6:17): Court of Appeal Reviews Pre-Horizon Post Office Convictions, St…

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SZN 9 EP 12 - Doug White / Author of 'Hiding in Plain Sight' / U.S. Air Force Veteran / Retired Police Officer / Looking at your Pistol in a Police Car / Dismissed by Administration / Normalizing Mental ... 56:23

28d ago56:23

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In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Doug White, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired law enforcement officer, about his journey through mental health challenges and the importance of addressing these issues within the first responder community. Doug shares insights from his book, 'Hiding in Pla…

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A Trip to Alaska With San Fran Fed President Mary Daly 34:09

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Earlier this year, we traveled along with San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on a trip to Alaska. You may remember the episodes we did with Mary at the time, as well as business and other leaders in the state. But we also had the chance to sit in with Mary while she talked with her contacts on the ground. On this special episode, you'll hear som…

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