Best Mike Blumenthal Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking Healthcare's Data Goldmine with Synthetic Data with Daniel Blumenthal 29:57

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Healthcare organizations are drowning in data, yet struggling to unlock its potential to improve patient outcomes. Our next guest, Daniel Blumenthal, is transfor…

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Advanced Radar Detection, Modular Sensing, and Dual-Use Innovation | Jon Dandrow, CEO, Radenso 1:26:04

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Jon Dandrow, CEO of Radenso and Strikeman, joins the show to talk about building advanced radar detection systems, modular sensing hardware, and consumer-to-defense innovation. From hacking traffic cameras in his college years to leading dual-use technology companies, Dandrow shares the unconventional path that brought him into the defense world. W…

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Demystifying the Mossad with Ex-Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen 1:09:23

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Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen joins Ami’s House for an unprecedented conversation about Charlie Kirk's assassination, Israel’s failures on October 7th, and conspiracy theories. (For Yossi's response to our questions about Jeffery Epstein, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts) In this episode, we dig into: 🔴 What the M…

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Interview with Barry Schwartz: Review Ransom, The State of the Open Web, and the Implications of AI on Search Interfaces 49:32

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Send us a text In this episode, Greg Sterling, Mike Blumenthal, and Barry Schwartz discuss various pressing topics in the digital marketing landscape, including the rise of local review ransom schemes, the ongoing debate about the state of the open web, and the implications of AI on search interfaces. They explore how Google's recent changes and th…

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Responding to the Max Blumenthal’s Disturbing Charlie Kirk Conspiracies 30:46

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In this important conversation in the week following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Ami and Mike sit down to discuss a disturbing episode of Tim Dillon, where Max Blumenthal laid out a half-baked theory on how Bibi Netanyahu was somehow related to Charlie Kirk. This is not about antisemitism. This is about the West, and the decline of our share…

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. Chris Coons and Sen. James Lankford 50:44

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This week on Face the Nation, the nation grapples with the violent killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. We ask House Speaker Mike Johnson how leaders can build unity in a time of deep division. Plus, we have a bipartisan conversation with Democratic Senator Chris Coons and Republican Senator James Lankford on finding common ground during tur…

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Modular Jamming, AI Detection, and the Rise of DroneShield | Matt McCrann 1:17:12

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Matt McCrann, U.S. Navy veteran and CEO of DroneShield US, joins the show to talk about the evolving fight against drone threats. From handheld jammers like the DroneGun MkIV to advanced sensor fusion and AI-powered RF detection, DroneShield is building modular tools for defense and homeland security. We dig into the cat-and-mouse game with adversa…

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SHAKEN: Charlie Kirk's Assassination– with Dinesh D'Souza 31:23

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We sat with author and filmmaker @dineshdsouza to share thoughts and feelings after the tragic and disturbing assasination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. We discuss his new movie about October 7th, American on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, and how we should think about free speech in the wake of Charlie's targeted attack.🙏🏼 Support on Patre…

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Google’s Action Links Crackdown, The “Declining” Open Web, and Siri + Gemini 33:39

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Send us a text We discuss Google’s new guidelines for Business Profile action links, the company’s conflicting statements about the health of the open web in an antitrust case, and Apple’s rumored partnership with Google’s Gemini to power Siri. Together, these stories highlight Google’s tightening grip on local businesses, the shifting economics of…

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Bridging the Valley of Death in Healthcare Innovation with Sam Libby 30:49

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Healthcare investment banking has long followed a volume-driven, cookie-cutter model that prioritizes transactions over transformative outcomes. Our next guest, …

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Tammy Duckworth 50:55

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This week on Face the Nation, a not so hot jobs report leads to more uncertainty about the strength of the economy. Can the independent agencies at the forefront, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve, maintain their independence in light of political pressure? We ask Kevin Hassett and get his take on the state of the economy. Plus…

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From Industrial Robots to Defense Infrastructure | Troy Demmer, Gecko Robotics 1:21:06

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Troy Demmer is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Gecko Robotics, the industrial tech company behind wall-climbing inspection robots and the full-stack software platform reshaping how we manage critical infrastructure. In this episode, Troy breaks down Gecko’s origin story, their second act in defense, and why hardware is just the wedge.We…

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AI Overviews in Local: When & Where, DOJ Google Remedies (?), and an SMB GBP Case Study 33:05

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Send us a text We dig into when/where Google’s AI Overviews (AIOs) appear in local, how people actually split tasks across Google vs. ChatGPT, what the DOJ’s remedies mean for defaults, and a fresh case where a brand-new local biz triggered an AIO—plus practical takeaways. Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/s…

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Ritchie Torres vs Adam Friedland 38:55

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In this emergency episode of Ami’s House, we break down the viral clip of Congressman Richie Torres on The Adam Friedland Show. Was Torres unfairly painted as cold and unfeeling, or was Adam manipulating the moment? We explore how comedy, editing, and dishonest framing may have shaped the reaction to this spectacle— and what it reveals about Jewish…

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Extended Interview: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker 24:02

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Illinois governor JB Pritzker spoke with CBS' Ed O’Keefe to discuss the latest potential law enforcement developments in his state. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Sec. Kristi Noem, Gov. JB Pritzker, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain 50:04

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump looks to expand immigration and crime crackdowns in more U.S. cities. We talk exclusively with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to get the latest details on what’s next. Bolstered by a drop in crime in the nation's capital following the deployment of federal forces to clean up D.C., the president…

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The Reality of Selling to the Pentagon | Mike Canty 1:29:59

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Mike Canty, co-founder and CEO of Armaments Research Company, joins the show to discuss the future of defense tech and the realities of building hardware startups for the Pentagon. A former Army major, Mike now leads ARC in developing AI-enabled weapon sensors that turn rifles into data-driven decision systems. We get into his founder journey from …

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AI Overviews & Why consumers like them, Reviews vs. Reality & Why Google Search Volumes Aren’t Falling 26:42

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Send us a text Mike Blumenthal and Greg Sterling discuss three hot-button topics: Consumer vs. industry perspectives on Google’s AI Overviews How review expectations differ from actual behavior in the legal vertical Why Datos data shows AI growth isn’t displacing search usage Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.c…

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Are We Pushing Our Last Friends Away? With Karys Rhea 1:09:19

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In this episode of Ami’s House, we sit down with journalist Karys Rhea to ask a hard question: Are we alienating the last allies Israel has left on the American Right? From the rise of “woke right” factions, to the fallout of October 7, to the mainstreaming of antisemitism in conservative spaces — we explore how the pro-Israel camp risks losing sup…

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Gov. Wes Moore, Rep. Mike Lawler, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Russell 50:22

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This week on Face the Nation, the Trump administration builds up the federal presence in the nation's capital to crack down on crime, as the President vows to use similar tactics in other US cities. The number of national guard troops sent to protect Washington continues to grow as President Trump praises his own plan to clean up the city. But as M…

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The Future of Drone Swarms and Counter-UAS | Kyle Hardy & Ashkan Bayatpour 1:16:31

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Kyle Hardy, CEO of Hardy Dynamics, and Ashkan Bayatpour, U.S. Navy Reserve Officer, join the show to break down the future of drone warfare and the challenges of building software for autonomous swarms. We dig into the reality of counter-drone operations, why electronic warfare and lasers fall short, and why kinetic defenses are still the only reli…

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Comedian Danny Lobell! (Summer Throwback Release) 1:13:49

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As the Summer winds down we thought we'd release a more lighthearted conversation about comedy, Israel, and the creative process with one of our favorite comedians, Danny Lobell. If you've been a listener since the Buckle Up days, you'll appreciate this one. Check out Danny Lobell's new comedy special on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detai…

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Google’s LSA Shake-Up, Google LSA Dark Patterns & BrightLocal SMB Marketing Insights 28:26

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Send us a text Google is consolidating Local Services Ads trust signals into a single verification badge — but is it really about trust or revenue? Greg and Mike discuss Google’s evolving ad strategy, the ongoing degradation of organic results, their "dark patterns" that elevate LSA usage and new BrightLocal data showing less than half of small bus…

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Extended Interview: Sen. Dan Sullivan 21:04

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Listen to Margaret Brennan's extended interview with Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, a portion of which aired on Face the Nation on August 17, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Sec. Marco Rubio, Fiona Hill, Rep. Jason Crow 50:31

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This week on Face the Nation, after President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet face to face in Alaska, Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins us to describe what went on in the room where it all went down and what could happen next. Questions remain following that three-hour meeting that ended abruptly, as President Trump adopts Putin'…

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Inside Ukraine's Drone War and the Defense Tech Bubble | Patrick Blumenthal 1:23:25

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Defense tech insider Patrick Blumenthal breaks down the latest developments in Ukraine's drone warfare evolution and the Vector vs. RedCat lawsuit shaking up the industry. From Russia's new evasion modules and radar warning receivers on Shaheds to the reality of SMR hype in defense tech, Patrick delivers unfiltered analysis on what's actually worki…

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She Helped Get AOC Elected... Now She Has a Warning For Zohran Voters– Lucy Biggers from The Free Press 58:37

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Lucy Biggers once campaigned for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, spotting her influence before anyone else. Today, she’s sounding the alarm about AOC’s political heir, Zohran Mamdani. In this candid conversation, we explore why Zohran Mamdani’s message resonates with so many — including people like us — and why his solutions fall short. From housing cost…

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Part 2- Barnacle SEO in the AI Era: Will Scott on Tools, Automation & Content Strategy 31:02

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Send us a text In part two of this interview, SEO veteran Will Scott of Search Influence joins Mike Blumenthal and Greg Sterling to unpack how AI is reshaping search, why semantic SEO matters, and how to use no-code automation tools to scale content. Learn how to barnacle onto high-authority sites, repurpose content across platforms, and adapt to a…

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Saving Healthcare Providers Hundreds of Thousands Through Strategic Real Estate Representation 36:39

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Commercial real estate transactions can make or break a healthcare practice, yet most providers navigate these critical decisions without proper representation. …

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Tony Gonzales 50:33

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump invites Russia’s Vladimir Putin to America, his first visit to U.S. soil in a decade. After months of Russia skirting cease-fire offers while continuing their brutal onslaught in Ukraine, President Trump skipped past his own sanctions deadline and instead invited Putin to Alaska. We hear from Ukrainian …

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Part 1: Barnacle SEO in the AI Era: Will Scott on Leveraging AI for Search & ChatGPT Visibility 32:52

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Send us a text In Part 1 of this interview, SEO veteran Will Scott joins Near Memo to unpack the rise of Barnacle SEO in a world reshaped by AI. We explore how content visibility, listicles, and trusted sources like Reddit and Yelp are influencing AI-generated responses. Plus, we debate the viability of “GEO” as a term, Google’s evolving narrative,…

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Arab-On-Arab Violence: Where's the Global Outrage? With Druze Israeli (and former IDF Special Forces) Mansor Ashkar 1:09:40

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→ Israeli Druze former special forces officer Mansur Ashkar reveals the shocking truth about what's happening to his people in Syria right now - and why the world is staying silent. In 1948, two Arab communities made opposite choices that changed everything. One chose the "Blood Covenant" with Israel. The other chose eternal war. Today, one communi…

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Extended Interview: USTR Jamieson Greer 16:55

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration's tariff policy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CBS News

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USTR Jamieson Greer, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Dr. Mehmet Oz 51:01

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This week on Face the Nation, the country faces new economic fears as President Trump fires the head of the agency who delivered Friday's discouraging jobs report and the turbulence over tariffs intensifies. We talk with Mr. Trump's top trade representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Canadian Trade Minister for the U.S. and Canada Dominic LeBla…

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Russia’s Next Move: Middle East, Arms, and Influence | Matt Tavares & Anna Borshchevskaya 1:22:09

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Russia’s ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine. In this episode, we’re joined by two experts with deep regional and strategic insight: former Army intelligence officer Matt Tavares, and Anna Borshchevskaya, Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and author of Putin’s War in Syria.We unpack how Russia uses frozen conflicts as long-term leverage, wh…

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The Future of Maps: User Focused, Contextual & Integrated AI with Goetz Weber 47:38

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Send us a text Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal talk with mapping expert Goetz Weber about why today’s maps fail to deliver personalized, contextual experiences — and what needs to change. From intent modeling to the limits of monetization, from ChatGPT to Snap Maps, Goetz lays out a compelling vision for mapping 2.0: visual, social, and powered b…

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Famine in Gaza? The Hardest Conversation We've Ever Had. 57:18

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In this challenging episode of Amy's House, Ami Kozak and Michael Weber tackle the most difficult conversations around rising antisemitism, the Gaza conflict, and media manipulation. We break down a viral antisemitic clip from Fresh and Fit podcast, examine how mainstream platforms are amplifying dangerous rhetoric, and discuss the controversial Ne…

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Breaking Critical Care's 70-Year Innovation Gap with Doug Evans 29:08

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: The fight to save critically ill patients has remained largely unchanged for over 70 years- until now. Our next guest, Doug Evans, is revolutionizing critical ca…

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OMB Director Russell Vought, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Ohio State President Ted Carter 50:32

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This week on Face the Nation, amid a summer of distractions, President Trump seeks ways to divert attention back to his economic agenda. Leaving behind the Epstein files controversy, the president headed to Scotland for a weekend of golf, ahead of trade talks with two key European leaders as his tariff deadline looms. Before he left, he took his fi…

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Reinventing Radar: Building the Future of ISR from Space | Andrew Peterson 1:27:43

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Andrew Peterson is the co-founder and CEO of Array Labs, a startup building 3D imaging radar satellites to compete with billion-dollar airborne ISR platforms at a fraction of the cost. In this episode, Andrew breaks down why government customers don’t just want imagery—they want hardware—and how selling into the defense ecosystem really works.We di…

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Pew & Ahrefs Reveal Click Declines & AIO Disruption, Local SEO vs. AI: What Happens to the Pack?, 32:45

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Send us a text This week, Greg and Mike dissect new data from Pew and Ahrefs showing how AI Overviews impact user click behavior, local pack visibility, and publisher traffic. They explore the branding mess of “AIO” vs. “GEO,” ChatGPT’s growing usefulness, and YouTube’s quiet dominance. Plus: a burrito search showdown and dishwasher repair gone AI.…

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Does Intent Matter When It Comes To Violence? Unpacking the Druze Massacre in Syria (with special guest Officer Brandon Tatum) 1:18:14

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Ami and Michael break down the horrific violence against the Druze community in Syria and why it's being ignored while every Israeli action gets scrutinized. Plus: Was Netanyahu's Nelk Boys appearance a strategic disaster?What We Cover:✅ The brutal Syria footage that's getting ZERO media attention✅ Why the Druze community's story matters for unders…

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Rep. Jim Himes, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, and Mayor Karen Bass 50:11

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This week on Face the Nation, the clock ticks as tariff deadlines loom. The Trump administration promised 90 deals in 90 days, but that didn't happen and if the goalposts move again, will Americans face a summer price hike as steep tariffs kick in? We ask one of the key negotiators, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Plus, we take a look at the unf…

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Fundraising, Focus, and Failure: Hard Truths About Defense Startups | Kirsten Bartok Touw 1:22:12

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Kirsten Bartok Touw is the co-founder and Managing Partner of New Vista Capital, a venture firm focused exclusively on aerospace, space, and defense. In this episode, Kirsten joins to talk about investing in dual-use tech, startup momentum, and how capital is becoming a competitive moat in defense. We discuss what founders get wrong about working w…

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Google Fixes GBP Alerts Sort Of, Expands "Ask for Me" Local Quotes, ChatGPT Local Search Disurptor? 36:55

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Send us a text In this episode of the Near Memo, Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal dive into Google’s overhaul of its Business Profile dashboard notifications and why it's problematic, the rollout of Google’s AI-powered “Ask for Me” local quote feature, and ChatGPT’s growing impact on local search. Plus: Will businesses benefit from the Ask for Me …

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Inside the Turning Point USA Fallout 52:33

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Where do you draw the line between fair criticism of Israel and outright antisemitism? We recap the events at Turning Point USA SAS 2025 this past week, where Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelley, and Dave Smith made headlines for their flirtations with antisemitic rhetoric. In this UNFILTERED discussion, we dive deep into the cultural battlefield where an…

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Accelerating Drug Access Through AI-Powered Biomanufacturing with Reza Farahani 28:04

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Life-saving drugs exist for many diseases, yet millions still lack access due to manufacturing inefficiencies and high costs. Our next guest, Reza Farahani, is r…

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Rand Paul 50:58

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It's been one year since the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt on President Trump. We have a first look at a Senate report that has new findings on what went wrong. The Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee Senator Rand Paul joins us with the conclusions from his new report. Then, in Texas, the grueling task of cleanup and recovery c…

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Building Unmanned Warships for the Navy | Austin Gray, Blue Water Autonomy 1:10:23

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Austin Gray, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Blue Water Autonomy, joins the podcast to break down the future of autonomous naval warfare. From unmanned ships that carry large payloads to the technical and political challenges of defense procurement, Austin offers an insider’s view of building in one of the most complex arenas in defense te…

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Google’s AI Overviews, ChatGPT’s Search Shift, and Google's Secret Weapon 31:44

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Send us a text In this episode of the Near Memo, Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal discuss fresh insights into how consumers engage with local AI Overviews, explore the theory that ChatGPT may be using Google's search index, and dig into the explosive growth and influence of Google's Local Guides program. The discussion also touches on zero-click s…