Best The Sharpening Report Podcasts (2025)

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433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio 31:35

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In this second episode of a collaborative series with the AHA Women in Cardiology (WIC) Committee, CardioNerds (Dr. Gurleen Kaur and Dr. Anna Radhakrishnan) are joined by four leading experts in Cardio-Obstetrics to explore this rapidly evolving field. Dr. Rina Mauricio (Director of Women’s Cardiovascular Health and Cardio-Obstetrics at UT Southwes…

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How to simplify complex calculations with custom functions 8:19

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Did you know that you can transform the way you can build models, reports and schedules with custom functions? This episode guides you on how they make complex calculations cleaner and easier to maintain. You'll also learn practical ways to document, test and reuse these functions for consistent results. In this episode, an Excel expert will: Expla…

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ADS-B In Mandate, Hawker Stall Test Crash, Erie LSA Wind Shear, and Four More Fatal Accidents 40:28

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In Episode 15 of NTSB News Talk, co-hosts Rob Mark and Max Trescott examine a week filled with new legislation and a series of tragic accidents that highlight recurring lessons in aviation safety and human factors. The show opens with the Senate Commerce Committee’s new bipartisan aviation safety bill, which—if passed—would close the ADS-B loophole…

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432. Journal Club: The TRANSFORM-AF Trial with Dr. Sanjeev Saksena and Dr. Varun Sundaram 21:38

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Dr. Jeanne De Lavallaz and Dr. Ramy Doss discuss the results of the  TRANSFORM-AF Trial with expert faculty Dr. Sanjeev Saksena and Dr. Varun Sundaram. The TRANSFORM-AF trial enrolled 2,510 patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), type 2 diabetes, and obesity across 170 Veterans Affairs hospitals to evaluate the impact of diabetes-dose GLP-1 recepto…

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35 What If Public Banks Based Here Bought Us Resilience? With Marco Rosaire Rossi 50:50

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What if banking our own money on the West Coast could help us fund housing, infrastructure, and small business growth? And what if it bought us greater financial freedom from Wall Street and Washington, D.C.? In this episode of Pacific Time, host Greg Amrofell talks with Marco Rossi, a public banking advocate and legislative strategist with Washing…

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431. Atrial Fibrillation: Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation with Dr. Jonathan Chrispin 18:40

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Dr. Naima Maqsood, Dr. Kelly Arps, and Dr. Jake Roberts discuss the acute management of atrial fibrillation with guest expert Dr. Jonathan Chrispin. Episode audio was edited by CardioNerds Intern Dr. Bhavya Shah. This episode reviews acute management strategies for atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the most common chronic arrhythmia world…

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34 What if Tiny Homes Are A Big Part of Our Housing Solution? With Zack Giffin 58:53

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What if the solution to America’s housing crisis isn’t just about building more, but smaller — smarter homes that restore freedom, affordability, and balance? Zack Giffin — professional skier, builder, and co-host of Tiny House Nation — joins Pacific Time to explain how 400 square feet could help fix housing affordability, mental health, and climat…

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Trading Unlocked - Exposing Euphoria 42:52

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Hosts Kyle and Sean Sawyer from Sound Performance Psychology explore the often-overlooked phenomenon of euphoria in trading. Delving into the neurochemical drivers—such as norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin—they examine how the thrill of success can lead to mental gymnastics and addictive "chasing the dragon" behaviors. Through practical discu…

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Weather, Airspeed, and Avoidable Tragedies: NTSB Lessons from LAX to Lake Placid 50:32

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In Episode 14 of NTSB News Talk, hosts Max Trescott and Rob Mark analyze a series of recent NTSB preliminary and final reports that reveal how weather, fatigue, distraction, and airspeed management continue to play major roles in both near misses and fatal crashes. With their characteristic mix of insight and practicality, the two veteran aviation …

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33 We, Us, Ours? Protect LGBTQ Rights & Protect Everyone's Rights? with Shannon Minter 1:00:27

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Civil rights aren’t abstractions—they’re lived every day in families, schools, prisons, churches, and courtrooms. Protecting the rights of any minority protects everyone’s rights. So attacks on trans rights have your attention? What if the West Coast held the line on protecting the LGBTQ community—and led the way? In this episode, Greg Amrofell tal…

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Welcome to the CompTIA CYSA+ Certification 1:47

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By Dr. Jason Edwards

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430. Women Leaders in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology with Dr. Mariell Jessup and Dr. Nosheen Reza 46:18

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In this powerful kickoff to a collaborative series with the AHA Women in Cardiology (WIC) Committee, CardioNerds (Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli, Dr. Gurleen Kaur, and Dr. Jenna Skowronski) explore the evolving landscape of women in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, featuring insights from two inspiring leaders in the field. Dr. Mariell Jes…

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32 Protect The Mountain by Going to The Hill? Gwyn Howat Returns With a D.C. Field Report 46:45

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Mountains and democracy have something in common: they don’t manage themselves. In this episode, Greg talks again with Pacific Time pal Gwyn Howat, longtime leader of Mount Baker Ski Area and advocate for public lands, fresh off a trip to Washington, D.C. Gwyn met with members of Congress and leaders of the U.S. Forest Service to speak up for the f…

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"I'm Not Going Back..." Ft. Cam 1:02:31

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In this inspiring episode of The China Shop, host Kyle is joined by Bear Goes Long, Mike (Purdue), and special guest Cam, a Navy veteran turned eight-figure trader and investor. Cam shares his remarkable story: growing up dirt-poor on a North Carolina tobacco farm, escaping through military service as a corpsman and Naval Academy grad, and rejectin…

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NTSB Board Member Michael Graham on Safety Culture, SMS, and GA Risks 52:18

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In this episode of NTSB News Talk, hosts Max Trescott and Rob Mark welcome Michael Graham, a current member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), for a deep discussion on the agency’s work and the broader state of aviation safety Graham begins by clarifying the role of NTSB board members, often misunderstood as investigators. While tr…

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31 Could a West Coast Carbon Market Build Us an Even Better Economy? With Reuven Carlyle 47:04

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How about some good news from the West Coast, where we're building momentum to address climate change on our own? That’s the question Greg poses to Reuven Carlyle, former Washington State Senator and architect of the state’s cap-and-invest law and an advisor to legislators doing the same in California. Carlyle explains why pricing pollution isn’t j…

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Smarter, faster, easier: Here's what's new in Excel 13:55

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In this episode of Excel Tips, we explore the latest Excel updates that can help to boost productivity and simplify workflows for finance and accounting professionals. Listeners will learn: How to use TRIMRANGE for flexible range selection What's new with pivot table formatting and an exciting update on auto-refresh How the TRANSLATE function works…

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429. Walking Both Paths: A Physician and Patient in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with Dr. Leigh Reardon 44:45

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CardioNerds (Dr. Abby Frederickson, Dr. Claire Cambron, and Dr. Rawan Amir) are joined by Dr. Leigh Reardon for a powerful conversation on navigating adult congenital heart disease as both a patient and provider. Dr. Reardon shares his personal journey with congenital heart disease and how it shaped his path to becoming an expert in the field himse…

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30 What if Portland is Exactly What Democracy Looks Like? With Kari Chisholm 57:19

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Trump says Portland needs “cleaning up.” What if Portland is actually a model of democracy in action—messy, loud, and making progress? If Donald Trump and his MAGA minions don’t want to be called fascists, here’s a thought: stop acting like them. Instead of threatening West Coast cities with troops, raids, and funding cuts, a real leader might look…

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NTSB Lessons: Electrical Failures, Go-Around Traps, and the Murrieta Citation Crash 49:05

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Episode 12 of NTSB News Talk with hosts Max Trescott and Rob Mark delivers a comprehensive discussion of recent accidents, preliminary findings, and final NTSB reports, highlighting recurring safety themes for GA pilots. The episode begins with the White House nomination of American Airlines captain John DeLouv to the NTSB board, and an invitation …

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“You’re Closer Than You Think” - Roundtable 57:59

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In this laid-back episode of The Band of Traders, host Kyle catches up with returning guests Bear Goes Long and Fleri amid house construction updates, a wild DEF CON Vegas trip, and family chaos like bounce house birthday bashes. The real gold kicks in with Fleri's raw August 2025 reflections on battling a brutal streak of 12 straight poker tournam…

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29 How to Build a Firewall Against Hate? With Heidi Beirich 50:57

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Political violence is rising, ICE is profiling, hate is mainstreaming. What if we on the West Coast have to fight extremism and the return of civil discourse on our own? This summer has been a chilling reminder of how fragile our democracy feels: assassinations of Minnesota lawmakers, the murder of a conservative commentator, a mass shooting at a M…

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428. Atrial Fibrillation: The Impact of Modifiable Risk Factors and Lifestyle Management on Atrial Fibrillation with Dr. Prash Sanders 35:55

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Dr. Kelly Arps, Dr. Naima Maqsood, and Dr. Sahi Allam discuss modifiable risk factors and lifestyle management of atrial fibrillation with Dr. Prash Sanders. Atrial fibrillation is becoming more prevalent across the world as people are living longer with cardiovascular disease. While much of our current focus lies on the pharmacological and procedu…

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Trading Unlocked - Understanding Anger 44:29

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In this explosive episode of The Trading End Game, hosts Kyle and Sean Sawyer from Sound Performance Psychology dive deep into anger's destructive role in trading psychology. Building on our mini-series tackling fear, greed, and shame, we unpack why market frustrations (like earnings reports defying expectations or "leaving money on the table") spa…

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427. Management of Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis with Dr. Parth Desai and Dr. Tony Bavry 36:07

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28 A Summer of Sovereignty: From Raids to Resilience? 26:41

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This summer, West Coast sovereignty wasn’t a theory—it was tested. From ICE raids in Los Angeles, and Marines on California streets, to attacks on our flagship universities, and shakedowns of tech stalwarts, Washington D.C. came hard for our region. But West Coasters fought back—with mass protests, citizen surveillance, social media jabs, ballot in…

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B-52 Close Call at Minot, Midair in Colorado, and Jammed Flight Controls 49:05

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Max talks with Rob Mark about the latest NTSB cases and safety lessons for pilots. They begin with new details on the B-52 near miss at Minot, North Dakota, where the bomber nearly collided with both a regional jet and a Piper Archer. The tower controller, working alone without radar support, became overwhelmed and failed to advise the B-52 crew of…

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426. Case Report: A Ruptured Saccular Aortic Aneurysm into the Right Ventricle – University of Tennessee, Nashville 36:09

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CardioNerds join Dr. Neel Patel, Dr. Victoria Odeleye, and Dr. Jay Ramsay from the University of Tennessee, Nashville, for a deep dive into cardiovascular medicine in the vibrant city of Nashville. They discuss the following case: A 57-year-old male with a history of prior cardiac surgery, hypertension, and polysubstance use presented with syncope …

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27 Could Pickleball Save America? With David Johnson 43:40

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What if the fastest-growing sport in America could also be its most democratic? Pickleball was born on Bainbridge Island – just across the water from Seattle. It started in 1965 with a wiffle ball, a net, and a few bored kids. Sixty years later, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry, the official state sport of Washington, and the most diverse scene…

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Unleash the power of Python in Excel 9:14

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In this third and final episode of a three-part series, we explore how the integration of Python unlocks advanced tools for analysis, automation and visualisation. Listeners will learn: How Python connects with Power Query to extract and transform data Ways to preview and filter information using Pandas functions Techniques for reshaping horizontal…

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Tales from the Blue Crew - Afterhours 1:44:42

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In this follow-up submariner episode, Kyle welcomes back co-host Eric Mason and special guest Matt Larabee, a fellow USS Alaska submariner, for an unfiltered dive into life beneath the waves. Matt recounts his journey from a Southern California high school quarterback to volunteering for the Navy’s submarine force, spurred by a mix of youthful unce…

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425. Case Report: The Hidden Culprit – Unraveling the Cause of Malignant Ventricular Arrhythmias in a Young Adult – Trinity Health Livonia Hospital 54:43

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CardioNerds guest host Dr. Colin Blumenthal joins Dr. Juma Bin Firos and Dr. Aishwarya Verma from the Trinity Health Livonia Hospital to discuss a fascinating case involving malignant ventricular arrhythmias. Expert commentary is provided by Dr. Mohammad-Ali Jazayeri. Audio editing for this episode was performed by CardioNerds Intern,Julia Marques …

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26 Do Californians Want Autonomy? With Coyote Marin 46:29

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A recent survey shows that Californians want autonomy—what does this mean? In this episode, Greg talks with Coyote Marin, co-founder and executive director of the Independent California Institute, a nonprofit think tank focused on educating Californians about their relationship with the federal government. Unlike advocacy groups, Coyote’s organizat…

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NTSB Accident Reports: TBM & King Air Loss of Control 37:26

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In Episode 10 of NTSB News Talk, aviation safety experts Max Trescott and Rob Mark examine recent accident reports that reinforce why loss of control in flight continues to be the number one cause of fatalities in general aviation. Drawing from official NTSB accident reports and preliminary findings, they analyze crashes involving a TBM turboprop i…

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Trading Unlocked - The Shame Monster 49:41

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In the third episode of The Trading Unlocked miniseries, host Kyle and psychotherapist Sean Sawyer tackle shame in trading. They explore shame's evolutionary roots as a tool for social cohesion, its double-edged impact on self-worth, and how it can manifest as self-sabotage like revenge trading or overconfidence. Sean introduces schema therapy to r…

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25 Can Better Ballots Beat Bad Maps? With Ashley Brown 48:56

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What if the quickest fix for American democracy isn’t new maps—but better ballots? In this episode, we ask whether top-two primaries, ranked-choice voting, and a bigger U.S. House could outflank gerrymandering’s worst effects—fast. Episode summary: Redistricting wars grab headlines, but the map fight is only part of the story. Marketing veteran and…

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424. Treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) with Dr. Justin Grodin 44:38

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CardioNerds (Drs. Rick Ferraro and Georgia Vasilakis Tsatiris) discuss ATTR cardiac amyloidosis with expert Dr. Justin Grodin. This episode is a must-listen for all who want to know how to diagnose and treat ATTR with current available therapies, as well as management of concomitant diseases through a multidisciplinary approach. We take a deep dive…

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"I Want to Exit with Both Hands" - Roundtable 59:44

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In this episode of Band of Traders, host Kyle chats with traders Baba Yaga and Fleri about trading discipline, life updates, and a controversial new tax bill. Baba Yaga shares his return to trading rooms after his kids start school, emphasizing mental clarity from reduced screen time. Fleri discusses the challenges of sticking to trading rules to a…

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24 Will the Coast Take On Climate Leadership (Again)? With Molly Peterson 45:19

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The EPA just gutted the backbone of federal climate regulation. Could the West Coast step in? In this episode of Pacific Time, veteran climate reporter Molly Peterson joins Greg to unpack the devastating implications of the EPA’s reversal of its greenhouse gas endangerment finding—the legal trigger that forces federal climate action. Without it, Wa…

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Fed Drama, Jobs Report and Naked Gun - After Hours 51:41

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In this week’s episode of Band of Traders, Kyle, Bear and Shopkeeper Dan dive into the latest macro-economic events with their signature blend of cynicism and humor. The trio discusses Fed Governor Adriana Kugler’s sudden resignation, speculating on its implications for Trump’s influence over Federal Reserve policy. They unpack the BLS commissioner…

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Reagan National Midair NTSB Hearing Day 3: Collision Avoidance & Safety Culture 1:38:02

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On this episode of NTSB News Talk, Max Trescott covers the third and final day of the NTSB’s investigative hearing into the January 2024 midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport between a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 and a U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk. Day 3 featured Panel 4: Collision Avoidance Technology and Panel 5: Safety Data and Safe…

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423. Case Report: The Malignant Murmur – More Than Meets the Echo in Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis – Baylor College of Medicine 32:05

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CardioNerds (Dr. Rick Ferraro and Dr. Dan Ambinder) join Dr. Sahar Samimi and Dr. Lorraine Mascarenhas from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, at the Houston Rodeo for some tasty Texas BBQ and a tour of the lively rodeo grounds to discuss an interesting case full of clinical pearls involving a patient with nonbacterial thrombotic endocardi…

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Reagan National Midair NTSB Hearing Day 2: Army Black Hawk & CRJ-700 Testimony 1:37:44

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Max Trescott plays audio clips from Day 2 of the NTSB investigative hearing on the midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport between a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 and a U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk. This day focused exclusively on Panel 3: Training, Guidance, and Procedures Applicable to DCA Air Traffic Control, revealing systemic issues t…

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Four Steps to Fix Everything! - Ft. Rich Friesen 1:10:47

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In this insightful episode of Band of Traders, Kyle hosts traders Baba Yaga, Bear Goes Long, and special guest Richard Friesen, author of A Private Conversation with Money, to explore the psychological layers of trading and managing burnout. Baba Yaga reflects on stepping back from live trading rooms, revealing how reduced screen time and a focus o…

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Python in Excel: Practical applications 11:02

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In this second episode of a three-part series, you will build on the basics from part one to gain a clear understanding of how to use Python directly within Excel cells. This includes using the Pandas library, for example, to merge datasets and create data-rich outputs with minimal code. You'll gain the skills to: Learn key differences between Exce…

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Reagan National Midair NTSB Hearing Day 1: Army Black Hawk & Regional Jet Crash Testimony 1:11:55

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Max Trescott takes listeners deep inside Day 1 of the NTSB’s investigative hearing into the tragic midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport between a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 and a U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter. The accident claimed the lives of 67 people, including the crew of both aircraft, and has become one of the most sc…

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23 Refresh the American Brand, West Coast First? With Michael Megalli 55:31

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If America is a brand, what does it stand for now? What truths still hold? And can a 250-year-old experiment in self-government be reimagined without losing the plot? Michael Megalli is a brand strategist, the author of the upcoming book Brand New World, the founder of Indie.biz, and the son of Egyptian immigrants who believed fiercely in the Ameri…

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NTSB: Delta B-52 Close Call and Runway Incursion at Mexico City 58:14

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Max and Rob bring listeners a packed episode of aviation safety lessons anchored by the NTSB. They begin with the Board’s announcement of a three-day investigative hearing into the Reagan National midair between a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter. Rob dives into a dramatic close call in North Dakota, where a Delta Regional Jet on final narro…

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Trading Unlocked - The Pull of Greed 52:53

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Kyle and Sean take on one of the most seductive emotions in trading: greed. This second episode of Trading Unlocked unpacks how greed disguises itself as ambition or excitement and can quietly steer traders off-course—especially after a string of wins or the anticipation of a big move. Sean offers a deep dive into the psychology of greed: why it sh…

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422. Diagnosis of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) with Dr. Venkatesh Murthy 13:38

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Drs. Rick Ferraro and Sneha Nandy discuss ‘Diagnosis of ATTR Cardiac Amyloidosis’ with Dr. Venkatesh Murthy. In this episode, we explore the diagnosis of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis, a condition once considered rare but now increasingly recognized due to advances in imaging and the availability of effective therapies. Dr. Venkatesh Murthy, a leader in…