Best Casual Coders Podcasts (2025)

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Nissan’s Cash Crunch and Goldman's First AI Coder (July 11, 2025) 25:15

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Nissan is in survival mode. After major layoffs and underused factories, the automaker is now producing trucks for former rival Honda while raising $4.5B in unsecured bonds and delaying supplier payments. We break down what’s really happening and why this could be a textbook case in crisis management. Plus, Goldman Sachs is piloting its first auton…

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Inside Ferrero's $3.1 Billion Play for WK Kellogg (July 10, 2025) 20:30

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Ferrero just dropped $3.1 billion to acquire cereal maker WK Kellogg, home of Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes. But why now, and why cereal? In this episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the deal from every angle, connecting the dots on category expansion, geographic growth, shelf space strategy, and manufacturing capacity. Plus, how this move compare…

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Why Meta Just Bet $3.5B on Ray-Ban (July 9, 2025) 25:01

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Meta just dropped $3.5 billion on a stake in the maker of Ray-Ban - but why? In today’s episode, Jenny Rae and Naman unpack Meta’s bold move into smart eyewear through its investment in EssilorLuxottica. From content creation use cases to the strategy behind wearables, vertical integration, and even long-term plays in health tech, they break down w…

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Target and Walmart Just Declared War on Amazon Prime Day (July 8, 2025) 23:07

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Amazon’s summer sales juggernaut is no longer a one-player game. In today’s episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack how Walmart and Target are leveraging loyalty programs, inventory strategy, and media placement to compete head-on with Prime Day - and why it matters more than just discounted vacuums. Plus, they share which retailers could be next to j…

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Fast Casual Gets Smarter as Loyalty Becomes the New Growth Engine (July 7, 2025) 18:19

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Welcome back from the holiday weekend. Today, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down why fast casual restaurants are leaning hard into loyalty programs - and how it’s reshaping growth strategies in a cooling consumer environment. From Chipotle to Cava, we unpack why some brands are thriving while others are treading water, and what this tells us about pri…

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The Jobs Market Just Beat Expectations Again (July 3, 2025) 22:12

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Happy Fourth of July weekend - but before the fireworks, we’re diving into a surprising June jobs report that added 147,000 new positions and revised prior numbers upward. Namaan and Jenny Rae break down why the labor market keeps defying the forecasts, what sectors are driving the surge, and how this could shape the Fed’s next move. Plus, why now …

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The Skill AI Can’t Replace & Home Depot’s Power Play (June 30, 2025) 28:25

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Fresh off a week in NYC, Namaan and Jenny Rae kick off today’s episode with reflections from a top-tier consulting conference, where storytelling was named the critical skill AI can’t replace. They break down why the ability to build trust and communicate with clarity is essential across industries. Next, they share behind-the-scenes moments and ke…

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Delaware in Decline? How States Are Competing to Win Corporate Business 19:24

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Why are companies rethinking Delaware as their go-to for incorporation? Namaan and Jenny Rae break down how states like Texas, Nevada, and Oklahoma are making aggressive legal and tax moves to lure corporate business. They also explore the growing trend of state-level competition and what it means for founders, investors, and economic growth. Join …

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What This Weekend in the Middle East Revealed About Oil, Markets, and Risk (June 23, 2025) 18:44

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz dominated headlines this weekend, but what does it actually mean for oil prices, markets, and investors? Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the potential ripple effects of shipping disruptions, debate the future of domestic energy production, and explore why Israeli markets are rising despite regional conflict. Plus, they …

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Can Home Depot Stop QXO’s $5B Hostile Takeover of GMS? (June 20, 2025) 24:32

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A high-stakes showdown is unfolding in the building supply world. In this episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down why QXO is making a $5B hostile bid for drywall distributor GMS - and why Home Depot has jumped into the fight. They unpack what a hostile takeover really means, who holds the power behind the scenes, and how the battle could reshape c…

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Meta’s $100M Power Play, My Kids' Startup Lessons, and What the Fed Won’t Say (June 18, 2025) 18:36

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Jenny Rae goes solo in this episode to unpack 3 timely topics. She kicks off with surprising business lessons from her kids’ popsicle stand, dives into Meta’s aggressive $100M offers to poach OpenAI talent, and breaks down what the Fed isn’t saying in its latest market signals. From startup grit to macro pressure, this episode connects the dots bet…

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Fee Hike: Smart Strategy or Customer Risk? 26:46

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JPMorgan Chase just raised the annual fee for its popular Sapphire Reserve card by 45%. In this episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what the new perks really offer, whether the value justifies the price, and what this move signals about Chase’s broader strategy. Plus, they weigh in on the struggling state of JetBlue and what it might mean for …

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Inside Starbucks’ Turnaround and the Jobs Data You’re Not Hearing About (June 16, 2025) 25:38

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Starbucks just brought 14,000 store leaders to Las Vegas as part of its turnaround strategy under CEO Brian Niccol. We unpack the key moves, from operational changes to union resistance and long-term growth plans. Plus, a surprising look at youth unemployment and why recent data suggests it's getting harder to find a job if you're just starting out…

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Why Oil Spiked 10% And What Dumplings Teach Us About Business (June 13, 2025) 25:06

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Oil prices surged 10% overnight - what does it mean for inflation, the Fed, and your wallet? We break down the economic ripple effects of rising energy costs and why it’s more than just a headline. Plus, we unpack the business genius behind Din Tai Fung, the dumpling chain quietly pulling in $27M per location with a model that defies fast-casual no…

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Inflation Expectations vs. Reality: Decoding the Market’s Mixed Signals (June 11, 2025) 18:42

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Markets are up, inflation is steady - but something isn’t adding up. In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the disconnect between inflation data, market reactions, and media narratives. Is the economy actually cooling off, or are we just telling ourselves it is? Hit play to cut through the noise. Join Market Outsiders liv…

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Paramount’s 3 CEOs and 18K Employees?! | The Real Power of Private Markets (June 10, 2025) 19:38

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In today’s episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan dig into the surprising scale of Paramount’s workforce amid fresh layoffs - and the eyebrow-raising fact that the media giant is led by three CEOs. But that’s just the jumping-off point. The duo zoom out to explore a staggering market insight: while fewer than 4,000 companies are publicly traded in the U.S.,…

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Jobs Day Delivers - Why the Market’s Stronger Than Headlines Say (June 6, 2025) 29:43

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It’s Jobs Day, and Market Outsiders is here to break down what the numbers actually mean. Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack why May’s employment data points to a surprisingly strong economy - despite all the noise in the headlines. They challenge the “chaotic economy” narrative, explore sector-level shifts, and highlight what most investors and operators…

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Why Kimberly-Clark Is Selling Tissues - and What Europe’s Rate Cut Really Means (June 5, 2025) 18:36

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Today on Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack Kimberly-Clark’s surprising move to sell its international tissue business - and what it signals about strategy, cash flow, and global growth. Plus, a rare rate cut from the European Central Bank raises deeper questions about inflation, energy, and the future of innovation in Europe. Join Marke…

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Dollar General’s Surprise Strength - and What It Really Means (June 4, 2025) 22:46

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Today on Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down Dollar General’s unexpected earnings beat - and why the real story goes deeper than tariffs and trade-down shoppers. They also unpack the latest private jobs data, challenge consensus thinking, and explore what contrarian insight really looks like in this market. Join Market Outsiders live …

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Hims & Hers Goes to Europe (June 3, 2025) 22:41

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On today’s Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae explore the surprising global play by Hims & Hers. What does this expansion say about the future of telehealth and the evolution of modern DTC businesses? From category growth to customer loyalty, they unpack what makes this move worth watching. Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET …

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Wrigley Field's Business Model and Why Farmers Are Hosting Weddings (June 2, 2025) 26:16

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In today’s Market Outsiders, Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux dive into two unexpected business models hiding in plain sight. First, they break down the economics of ballparks - from the charm of Wrigley Field to the trade-offs cities make when subsidizing stadiums. Is the nostalgia worth the cost, or are taxpayers footing the bill for billionaire…

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Meta Enters the Defense Game and United/JetBlue Make a Deal (May 30, 2025) 28:37

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In today’s Market Outsiders, Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux break down two big moves in tech and travel. First, Meta dives into defense, partnering with Palmer Luckey’s Anduril to build extended reality headsets for the military. It’s a full-circle moment, with echoes of the Oculus acquisition and Meta’s shift toward long-term, government-backed…

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NVIDIA Beats and Avocado Supply Spurs Demand (May 29, 2025) 21:27

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In today’s Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae explore two seemingly unrelated stories - NVIDIA’s blockbuster earnings and a surprising twist in the avocado market - and uncover a common business thread. They break down: Why NVIDIA’s continued dominance reveals both strength and potential vulnerability How California avocado growers are benefiti…

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No, McKinsey Didn’t Just Lay Off 10% Of Its Staff – What Actually Happened (May 28, 2025) 18:44

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You may have seen the headlines: “McKinsey lays off 10% of its staff.” But is that really what happened? In this episode, we unpack the viral Financial Times story and cut through the hype to uncover what’s actually going on inside McKinsey. We explore: Why the 10% figure is misleading How voluntary attrition, tighter performance standards, and AI-…

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Southwest Ends Free Bags - Last Day to Get Yours! (May 27, 2025) 20:36

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Southwest Airlines is officially ditching its hallmark “bags fly free” policy—and today is your last chance to book a flight under the old rules. In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dive into the business strategy behind Southwest’s seismic shift. Why abandon a decades-old differentiator? Is this a savvy financial play or a ri…

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Bitcoin Goes Up and OpenAI Makes a Big Acquisition (May 23, 2025) 24:27

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In today’s episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down the latest surge in Bitcoin and what it reveals about crypto’s role in a diversified portfolio. Then, they unpack OpenAI’s surprising acquisition and what it signals about the future of AI, hardware, and market dominance. If you’re looking to stay ahead of where capital is flow…

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Nike Backtracks & Why You Should Care About U.S. Bond Yields (May 22, 2025) 55:44

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In this extended Market Outsiders live episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae cut through the noise on tariffs, premium pricing, and why Nike’s betting on affluent consumers. The duo break down a weak 20-year Treasury auction and rising U.S. bond yields - signaling investor concerns over fiscal health and global competition. Plus, they dive into Nike’s surp…

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Target Tanks & Capital One / Discover Merger Finalized (May 21, 2025) 25:57

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In this Wednesday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down Target’s 30% stock drop after a weak Q1 earnings report. With comparable sales down and store traffic falling, they argue Target’s deeper issues - like a shaky value proposition and no membership model - are more to blame than broad consumer weakness. They also unpack the finalized…

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Home Depot Keeps Prices Steady - or Does it? (May 20, 2025) 18:33

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In this Tuesday Market Outsiders episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down Home Depot’s claim of holding prices steady despite new tariffs - while Walmart hikes prices. They dig into Home Depot’s first earnings miss since 2020, stagnant basket sizes, and whether strong employment and rising home values are really sustaining consumer spending. From s…

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Moody's Downgrade & U.S. Treasury Yields Hit 5% (May 19, 2025) 14:54

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In this Monday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down why U.S. Treasury yields hitting 5% could shake up markets - from stocks to real estate - as investors chase risk-free returns. They also analyze Moody’s downgrade of U.S. debt from AAA, driven by ballooning deficits and Washington’s failure to rein in $36 trillion in national debt. I…

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What's Going On With The U.S. Housing Market? (May 16, 2025) 13:17

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In this Friday Market Outsiders, Namaan breaks down why the U.S. housing market - responsible for 16% of GDP - is stuck in the mud. Despite builders offering mortgage rate buy-downs that bring the effective interest rate to as low as 5%, demand remains near record lows and unsold inventory is piling up at levels not seen since 2009. Homeowners lock…

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Walmart Raises Prices and Lessons from the Rodeo (May 15, 2025) 19:24

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In this Thursday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae analyze Walmart’s price hikes amid looming tariffs, noting an increase in U.S. sales and an e-commerce surge as signs of consumer strength. Jenny Rae then draws business acumen lessons from a rodeo, spotlighting Quanta Services, a $25B electrical contractor behind utility power lines, discover…

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Microsoft and Nissan Layoffs: Why Now and What Does it Mean? (May 14, 2025) 21:30

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In this Wednesday Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect Microsoft’s 3% workforce cut and Nissan’s plan to cut 20% of staff and close 7 plants by 2027. They explore why Microsoft, despite strong demand, is trimming costs - likely via AI and acquisition synergies - highlighting risks for non-technical managers. For Nissan, rising raw materia…

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Inflation Eases & McDonald's Struggles: What’s Behind the Numbers? (May 13, 2025) 23:50

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In this Tuesday episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect the April CPI data, showing a lower-than-expected core inflation rate, signaling stability despite tariff uncertainties. Jenny Rae then shares a jarring McDonald's visit, with empty dining areas and sluggish service, pointing to operational hiccups rather than inflation-drive…

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U.S./China Trade Tensions Thaw - What's Next? (May 12, 2025) 23:52

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U.S. / China trade tensions thaw as the economic powers drop reciprocal tariffs and agree to further talks. How are business leaders responding? What does it mean for investors? What do we expect to happen next? Tune in! Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube. Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscr…

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Art as a Volatility Hedge & Unpacking the U.S./UK Trade Deal (May 9, 2025) 19:05

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In this Friday episode of Market Outsiders, hosts Namaan and Jenny Rae dive into the economics of art auctions and the newly announced U.S.-UK trade deal. They explore why the $952 million Christie's and Sotheby's auctions matter, despite art's exclusion from GDP, and challenge the narrative of art as a safe haven for investors. Namaan also critiqu…

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Fed Rate Hold and Tariff Troubles (May 8, 2025) 19:05

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In this solo episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae dives into the market’s reaction to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, signaling caution amid tariff-driven uncertainty. She also shares a personal story about her boutique winery in Northern California, breaking down the surprising costs of wine production - particularl…

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Fed Decision Looms and Trade Tensions Ease (May 7, 2025) 22:24

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In today's Market Outsiders episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack the market’s pause ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, predicting a “wait and see” approach from the Powell Fed. They discuss the impact of scheduled U.S.-China trade talks, highlighting how the choice of messenger - like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent - signals s…

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Navigating the Fed's Interest Rate Decisions (May 6, 2025) 18:32

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In this segment of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and the potential implications of interest rate decisions on the economy. They explore differing opinions on whether rates should be cut or raised, the impact of these decisions on everyday life, particularly regarding auto loans and housing marke…

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Oil Prices Plummet and How Emotions Drive Markets (May 5, 2025) 18:12

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In this segment of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan dissect the OPEC+ decision to boost oil production by 411,000 barrels per day, causing a 4% drop in U.S. crude prices. They explore how lower oil prices could ease costs in industries like plastics and travel but may undermine U.S. producers, potentially as a strategic move by OPEC to gain m…

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What the April Jobs Report REALLY Says (May 2, 2025) 17:54

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In today's Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the robust April U.S. Jobs Report, revealing why the addition of 177,000 jobs signals economic health despite misleading headlines blaming tariffs. They also dive into mixed signals around U.S.-China trade talks, debating whether China’s openness to negotiations reflects genuine pain or strat…

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U.S. GDP Decline Myths & McDonalds' Earnings Report (May 1, 2025) 16:57

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In this segment of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae cut through the noise surrounding the recent 0.3% US GDP decline, revealing how rising consumer spending and a tariff-driven import surge tell a more positive story. They also dive into strong earnings from Meta and Microsoft, highlighting robust tech and advertising budgets as signs of econ…

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Decoding the UPS Layoffs (April 30, 2025) 10:32

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In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae Le Roux breaks down two major stories impacting the US economy. She dives into UPS’s decision to lay off 20,000 workers and close 73 facilities as part of a strategic shift away from low-margin Amazon business, separating economic uncertainty from corporate strategy. Then, she reflects on the end of Tr…

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What Adidas Prices & Unemployment Say About the U.S. Economy (April 29, 2025) 14:40

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In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dive into two critical stories shaping the business landscape. They unpack Adidas’ warning about price hikes on US products due to tariffs, revealing the hidden complexities of global production and pricing strategies. Then, they explore corporate America’s cost-cutting moves, examining why …

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How Fire Suppression Systems Work | Casual Coders Podcast 59:44

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In this eye-opening episode of the Casual Coders Podcast, host Chandler, along with Quentin, Ian, and special guest Seth, pull back the curtain on the often misunderstood world of fire suppression systems. Whether you're fascinated by engineering marvels, safety protocols, or just looking to gain some insider knowledge, this episode is packed with …

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3D Printers and Fire Safety | Causal Coders Podcast 57:54

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Join hosts Ian, Quentin, Seth, and Chandler as they explore the latest trends, technologies, and top models in the 3D printing sphere. Whether you're considering purchasing your first printer or looking to upgrade to a high-end multi-material machine, this episode has everything you need to make an informed decision. 🔥 What to Expect in This Episod…

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Hardware Deep Dive | Casual Coders Podcast 1:00:46

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Ever wondered what's inside your Arduino or Raspberry Pi? Join Kyle and special guest Larry as they delve into the fascinating world of hardware with our resident expert, Ian! * Microcontrollers vs. full computers: Unpacking the differences between popular boards like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32.* Demystifying data sheets: Navigating the dense…

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AI Now and in the Future | Casual Coders Podcast 1:01:40

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We Talk About AI For An Hour.

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Technology is Coming For You! | Casual Coders Podcast 59:38

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Today we discussed where technology is taking us, the ethics of new AI tech, and what we think the future of employment. Follow Casual Coders: Twitter | https://twitter.com/CasualCoders Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/CasualCodersProjects TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@casualcoders Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/casualcoders Insta | https://w…

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3D Printing for Absolute Beginners | Casual Coders Podcast 55:29

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On today's episode, we go over how anyone can get started 3D Printing! We explain the various 3D Printer types, material types, software required, and how you can get models to print!