Best Data Literates Podcasts (2026)

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Helen Dickinson on Qualitative Data and Inclusive Research 37:49

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"one of the other things that sometimes gets said is that qualitative research is subjective because it's based on people's thoughts and perceptions And to that I guess I'd say well, you know to a degree is but I don't think there's any approach at all in research that doesn't involve subjectivity"By Dr Linda McIver, Australian Data Science Education Institute

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The Franchise Path to Freedom with Gregory Mohr 29:03

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Gregory Mohr is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Forbes Business Council member, and founder of Franchise Maven, helping high-achievers build wealth through strategic franchise investing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Franchising isn't about buying yourself a job; it's about buying proven systems and processes that run without you. 2. Talking to at…

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New York Times Ken Belson 34:17

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We discuss Ken's great new bestseller: Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut. https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ken-belson/every-day-is-sunday/9781538772577/?lens=grand-central-publishingBy wcooper11

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Yale Professor Lauren Benton 30:50

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We discuss Professor Benton's latest book, They Called It Peace, and how it applies to current events--including the recent capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691248479/they-called-it-peaceBy wcooper11

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Maduro Goes to Court 20:10

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Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty in a U.S. federal court today, following their capture in Caracas over the weekend by the U.S. military. So, what does it take legally to arrest a sitting head of state? NBC News Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell joins the pod to break down the internati…

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Interview With Bestselling Author A.J. Sidransky 36:41

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We discuss A.J.'s many books and advice for aspiring authors in a complicated marketplace. https://ajsidransky.com/By wcooper11

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How Gambling Robs and Affects Your Productivity with Hugo Vrsalovic 29:30

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Hugo Vrsalovic is a creator, podcaster, speaker, and Entrepreneur of Life Is Wonderful. Love where they help gamblers and alcoholics find recovery and become their Best Self. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can't outthink an emotional issue. True healing requires emotional work, not just mental analysis. 2. Gambling lies to you. It tricks your brain into …

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BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss with Brian Scudamore: An EOFire Classic from 2022 32:07

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Entrepreneur and author Brian Scudamore pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-…

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Quite Literally Books 24:45

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A delightful interview with the co-publishers (two lifelong friends and book lovers) of Quite Literally Books, a heritage press devoted to discovering and reissuing ought-to-be-in-print books by American women authors—and occasionally others—who’ve been shelved for far too long. https://quiteliterallybooks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopfyHvxDG8jGe6Lvrqerie5N…

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Stop Building Wealth and Start Building a LEGACY with Derek Wilson: An EOFire Classic from 2022 30:33

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. After Derek's dad's sudden passing, he walked away from a multi-six figure career with the software gia…

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A discussion with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall about her new book, A Protest History of the United States 27:15

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In this timely new book, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. https://www.beacon.org/A-Protest-History-of-the-United-States-P2145.aspx https://will-cooper.com/By wcooper11

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New Year, New Budget: How To Finally Take Control of Your Money 19:30

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Whether you're drowning in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, or have some extra cash but don’t know how to start saving, NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans has real, actionable steps to take control of your finances. From creating a budget that doesn't feel like a straitjacket to tackling those credit card bills that have been…

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Leading a Business as a Woman of Color: Obstacles and Opportunities with Nastassia C. S.: An EOFire Classic from 2022 27:42

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Nastassia C. S. is a startup launch expert, D.E.I. strategist and founder of The Mind Designer. She hel…

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How America Is Viewed In The Middle East 25:01

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My interview with professor Mohamed Arafa, who teaches law at Cornell and in Egypt. We discuss how America is viewed in the Middle East. "The outside world does not see the US as it used to be." "Even after Trump leaves office, it will not be easy for the US to return to its leading image." will-cooper.com…

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Evolving to Thrive - The Pathway of Ascension with Mitch Russo 21:33

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Mitch Russo built two 8-figure companies, partnered with Tony Robbins, wrote 4 bestselling books, runs a SaaS biz, coaches like Yoda, and now channels spiritual truth without the robes. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success begins by turning inward, transformation comes from self-awareness before it manifests outward. 2. Stories touch where strategies can't…

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Interview with Howard Yaruss, author of Understandable Economics 31:31

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A stimulating conversion in which Howard breaks down numerous key economic concepts that are typically misunderstood. Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know: https://www.amazon.com/Understandable-Economics-Because-Understanding-Important/dp/1633888363 will-cooper.com…

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The One You Feed Podcast with Eric Zimmer 24:18

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Eric Zimmer, creator of The One You Feed podcast, shares timeless wisdom and practical tools for meaningful living, drawing from deep conversations and personal experience overcoming addiction to inspire lasting change. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Incremental change is the real engine of transformation. Consistency beats intensity every time. 2. Structure…

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Interview With Bestselling Author and Filmnaker Michael McKinley 26:49

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In this interview we discuss Michael's incredible career as a storyteller, contemporary American politics, and advice for aspiring authors.By wcooper11

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Looking Ahead to Politics in 2026 with Steve Kornacki and Ryan Nobles 30:02

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Democrats racked up big political wins in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia this year with a laser-focus on affordability, despite President Trump touting an “A+++++” economy. Now, heading into 2026, the question is: Whose message will be more compelling to voters in the November midterms? And what impact will that have on the administration? NBC …

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Business School Is Dead, Here's the Replacement with Felena Hanson 22:13

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Felena Hanson is the founder of Hera Hub, a spa-inspired shared workspace and business accelerator. She has two company-owned locations in San Diego and licensed locations throughout the country. She's on a mission to support thousands of women in the launch and growth of their business. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Business schools are outdated and expens…

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Author Anne Hand 29:30

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This memoir stands out as a unique and contemporary story, offering a fresh perspective on historical reparations and the ongoing quest for identity in a rapidly changing world. will-cooper.comBy wcooper11

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All Eyes on the Supremes: The 2026 Supreme Court cases to watch 18:54

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The first full Supreme Court term of President Trump’s second presidency is ongoing, and the docket is packed with high-stakes cases that could reshape the legal system. The justices are weighing challenges directly tied to Trump, including cases that test the limits of presidential power, while also taking on consequential questions about LGBTQ ri…

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Counterclockwise: How to Design Endless Summers with John K. Coyle 26:13

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John K. Coyle is a peripatetic raconteur - specializing in the neuroscience and psychology of time perception - how to design endless summers. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Time doesn't speed up, your brain just stops writing new memories. Reignite novelty and emotion to slow time down again. 2. Your most memorable moments aren't long, they're emotionally i…

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A Cracked Code: The Visibility of Rentals. How Can You Profit? with Bart-Jan Leyts: An EOFire Classic from 2023 22:21

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2023. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Bart-Jan Leyts is a 23-year old entrepreneur who founded Loreca. Top 3 Value Bombs 1) The process of mi…

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Millionaire AFFORMATIONS: How to Change Your Financial Life in 5 Minutes a Day with Noah St. John: An EOFire Classic from 2022 27:23

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Noah St. John is known worldwide as "The Father of AFFORMATIONS" and "The Mental Health Coach to The St…

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Tech Unwrapped: Holiday Gadgets, 2026 Predictions & AI Insights with Joanna Stern 23:57

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Got new tech under the tree – but don’t know if you should hang onto the gift receipt? We talk to Wall Street Journal Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern about what's worth keeping and what is worth a trip back to the store. Plus, we're looking ahead at the biggest tech and business stories to watch in 2026. Joanna closes the episode giving…

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Feeling Stuck? Take This One Action with Ed Mylett: An EOFire Classic from 2022 22:45

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. The Ed Mylett Show showcases the greatest peak-performers across all industries in one place, sharing t…

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From Books to Breakthroughs: How AI is Rewriting the Rules for Small Business with Tim McConnehey 24:07

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Tim McConnehey is the Founder and CEO of Izzard Inc., one of the fastest-growing publishing firms in America. A Harvard-trained AI strategist and alum of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, he helps entrepreneurs scale smarter through AI-powered creative and operational transformation. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. AI elevates human creativit…

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Shining A Light On The Darkness Of Grief 1:56:19

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Grief. One of the things that connects us all. Never welcome, rarely seen coming but the depths grief strikes in us rarely passes anyone over. When it strikes it throws your center of gravity completely out of any sense of what was solid ground and while we all have or will experience grief it is deeply personal at the same time. We wanted to talk …

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Judith Resnik, Yale Law Professor 24:42

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Resnik's new book, “Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy,” was published by the University of Chicago Press this year. https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/I/bo243487113.htmlBy wcooper11

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Tuning into Delilah: Legendary Radio Host Reflects On Her Career, Money and Kids 25:47

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Radio host Delilah Rene Luke has been on the air for decades. Her show “Delilah” has racked up 8-10 million weekly listeners across 160 radio stations, making her the most listened-to woman in the history of American radio. When she’s not on the air, Delilah is busy: She’s the mother of some 18 children, most of whom she adopted, with serious healt…

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How Small Businesses Are Winning Big with AI: A Conversation with Andrea Hill 26:23

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Andrea Hill is the President of Hill Management Group and a leading voice in helping small businesses adopt AI in practical, profitable ways. With decades of experience guiding companies through digital transformation, she works at the intersection of strategy, technology, and human-centered leadership. Andrea helps entrepreneurs cut through the hy…

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New GLP-1 Pills, Vaccine Schedules and ACA Costs – Plus, Last Ditch Holiday Shopping 24:44

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The FDA has approved a pill version of the GLP-1 weight loss drug Wegovy from Novo Nordisk. The Department of Health and Human Services could be setting a new vaccine schedule. And ACA subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. We speak with NBC News Medical Contributor Dr. Natalie Azar about the new developments and why the rising cost of…

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Donald L. Horowitz, Duke Law Professor 24:18

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Donald L. Horowitz is the James B. Duke Professor of Law and Political Science Emeritus at Duke University. He holds law degrees from Syracuse and Harvard and a Ph.D. in political science from Harvard. Professor Horowitz is the author of eight books: The Courts and Social Policy (1977), which won the Louis Brownlow Award of the National Academy of …

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How Rural America Is Launching Satellites, Literally with Matthew Voss COO of Near Space Launch 22:03

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Matthew Voss is the President of Near Space Launch, leading more than 100 successful satellite missions while transforming a small corner of rural Indiana into an emerging aerospace hub. His team has put over 1,000 systems and subsystems into orbit, proving that world-class innovation doesn't require a Silicon Valley zip code. From rapid satellite …

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Victims and Lawmakers Criticize Redacted Epstein Docs, and Power Struggles Inside Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Push 22:33

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Lawmakers say they’re taking action after the Justice Department failed to release all the docs related to Jeffrey Epstein by Friday’s deadline – and much was blacked out in what was released. Then, Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard explains what the redactions and lack of transparency mean for those still seeking justice and accountability. Plus, …

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Portraitist Robert Shetterly 25:50

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We discuss Robert's incredible body of work. https://americanswhotellthetruth.org/about/about-the-artist/ DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.comBy wcooper11

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Hauling the American Dream: How One Rural Family Business Built 50 Years of Momentum with Barry Selland 18:49

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Barry Selland is the President of Selland Trucking, a multigenerational family business that has been hauling freight across America for more than 50 years. Based in rural South Dakota, He has grown the company from its agricultural roots into a nationwide flatbed and step-deck carrier known for reliability, long-term customer relationships, and a …

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NFT Marketing on FIRE with Arvin Khamseh: An EOFire Classic from 2022 32:00

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Arvin Khamseh is one of the foremost thought leaders in NFTs, consulting over 400 NFT brands. Some of t…

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Professor Joseph Hoover, Queen Mary University of London 23:54

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We discuss his forthcoming book, Living Just Enough for the City. Website: https://joseph-hoover.org/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drjoehoover.bsky.social or @drjoehoover.bsky.social Substack: https://anothermotelvoice.substack.com/ or @anothermotelvoice Article on gentrification: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00905917231178295 Arti…

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Becoming Disruption Proof with Brant Cooper: An EOFire Classic from 2022 21:47

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. The New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and Founder of Moves the Needle, Brant C…

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Epstein Files Drop, Manhunt in Brown Attack Ends, and TikTok Lives On 19:50

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A five-day search for the Brown University shooting suspect has ended with 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities say the suspect is also connected to the fatal shooting of an MIT professor this week – a connection they made after a Reddit us…

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How To Use The "Pay-To-Play" Launch Strategy To Have Your Biggest Launch Yet with Jill and Josh Stanton: An EOFire Classic from 2022 33:40

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Josh and Jill Stanton are the co-founders of Wealthy Course Creator, their slice of the internet where …

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One Year In: Trump Makes His Case; A Social Media Reckoning 22:39

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Nearly a year into his second term, President Donald Trump took to prime time from the White House to make his case to the country. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake joins us to separate fact from fiction and unpack what the speech says about the political moment, as the president’s approval ratings continue to dip. Then, soci…

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From Startup Spark to Global Force: 20 Years of OpenGate with Andrew Nikou 25:00

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Andrew Nikou is the Founder and Managing Partner of OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm that specializes in corporate carveouts. His firm is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, growing from a 30,000 dollar startup into a global private equity firm that turns complex corporate carveouts into successful businesses. Top 3 Value Bomb…

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More On Data Centers With Lynne Taylor 1:21:40

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Sarah and I discussed the topic of data centers dodgyness a few weeks ago. Since then, we have been privy to so many areas fighting these beheamoth industrial data dumping grounds which made us want to visit the topic again. Many are behind in learning just how many of these centers there are and the real fun fact is that they are ramping up the bu…

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Nick Reiner Appears in Court, and Pot Heads Toward a Presidential Makeover 21:38

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Nick Reiner, son of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, was arraigned in Los Angeles Superior Court. He’s charged with two counts of first-degree murder in his parent’s deaths. NBC News correspondent Gadi Schwartz has the latest on the Hollywood tragedy. And President Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week fast-…

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Beyond chatbots: Agents that tackle your SOPs 45:53

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As AI reshapes the workplace, employees and leaders face questions about meaningful work, automation, and human impact. In this episode, Jason Beutler, CEO of RoboSource, shares how companies can rethink workflows, integrate AI in accessible ways, and empower employees without fear. The discussion covers leveraging AI to handle routine tasks (SOPs …

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Bryan A. Garner 32:27

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We discuss Bryan's collaboration with Justice Scalia and his wonderful new book: The Etcher: The Life and Art of Oskar Stoessel. https://www.amazon.com/Etcher-Life-Art-Oskar-Stoessel/dp/1567928404By wcooper11

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How to Master the Inner Game of Leadership and Build a Business That Thrives Because of It with Barrett Brooks 25:18

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Barrett Brooks is an executive coach and former COO helping seven-figure creators grow their businesses and lead with integrity - blending strategy, psychology, and leadership to fuel sustainable success. In this episode, Barrett unpacks for the Fire Nation how mastering the inner game of leadership drives clarity, performance, and growth. Top 3 Va…