Best Capitol Innovation Podcasts (2024)

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Better and Faster Sounds Great… 39:28

2h ago39:28

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As insurance organizations consider a refresh of their agent or policyholder online experience, they often first seek operational efficiency. Wrong approach, notes Josh Levine. He’s the founder of Cake & Arrow, an online experience consultancy. “Better and faster sounds great, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of the end user experience. You can…

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Tropical Storm Ernesto’s Impact, Kroger-Albertsons Merger Concerns, and Surging Avocado Prices 39:29

3h ago39:29

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In this episode: Tropical Storm Ernesto: We dive into the potential impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto on the East Coast and discuss the broader implications of this active hurricane season. Learn more about solar activity's effect on storms and what it means for the produce market. USDA Perishable Trade Trends: A closer look at USDA’s recent reports…

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What Overhauls Are Needed To Improve EW Innovation? 44:37

1h ago44:37

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In this episode of "From the Crow’s Nest," host Ken Miller sits down with Brian Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute. Together, they delve into the heart of the Pentagon’s latest debates and innovative reforms. Clark unveils his compelling "Iron Triangle" proposal—a strategic fr…

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EP. 91: Leveraging Tech Tools for Insurance Decision-making 34:36

37m ago34:36

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On this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast, two guests explored recent trends that are shaping the InsurTech industry. Damon Stafford, president and CEO of Alpine Intel, spoke about the importance of digital transformation in the industry and how insurers can partner with tech providers to harness big data and predictive analytics for risk manag…

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Insurers and Policyholders Collaborate for Enhanced Cybersecurity 2:01

5h ago2:01

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Future partnerships between insurers and policyholders aim to improve mutual understanding and create comprehensive cyber coverage, enhancing protection against evolving threats. In this clip, Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Jillian Raines, partner at Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna. To watch the full podcast episode, click here! #Collaboration #Cy…

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From Heatwaves to Market Shifts: The Latest Produce Insights 32:51

4d ago32:51

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Credible Vegetable Report! Craig Slate and Matt Mandel are back to bring you the latest insights from the world of produce, retail, and food service. In this episode: Weather Watch: As the Northwest gets a break from extreme heat, the focus shifts to Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, where heat ad…

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Cybersecurity Evolution: How Cowbell’s Innovative Risk Assessment Protects SMEs 1:59

8d ago1:59

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Cowbell’s unique cyber risk management approach offers SMEs continuous risk assessment, real-time insights, and proactive threat intelligence to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Watch this clip from the latest Insuring Cyber Podcast where Elizabeth Blosfield speaks with Jack Kudale, Founder and CEO of InsurTech Cowbell. To watch the full episod…

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Ep #37: NSITE and Corporate America: Creating Job Opportunities for People Who Are Blind or Low Vision 34:49

6d ago34:49

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Heard & Empowered was created to show that anything is possible when you show up with the right mindset and attitude. Our guest this week, Jonathan Lucus, exemplifies this ethos in everything he does as the director of NSITE, which is National Industries for the Blind’s (NIB) talent management enterprise. NSITE works with public and private corpora…

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Brazil Becoming the Mecca for Patent Enforcement & Chief IP Counsel Seeking Valuable Patents 47:04

7d ago47:04

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Clause 8 Podcast Show Notes Rob Rodriguez and Tatiana Alves - Brazil’s go-to attorneys for strong patent protection and effective enforcement - join Eli to talk about founding RNA Law and offer insider perspectives on successfully navigating the Brazilian patent system. Rob discusses how Brazil’s large market size and the predictability of obtainin…

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Rising Cyber Threats: Nation-State Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure 1:18

9d ago1:18

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Nation-state cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are intensifying, driven by adversaries’ growing capabilities and increasing digital vulnerabilities. Check out this excerpt from the latest Insuring Cyber Podcast episode where Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Matthew McCabe, managing director for Guy Carpenter’s Cyber Center of Excellence. To wat…

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COVID Collateral: Where Do We Go for Truth? 1:31:29

8d ago1:31:29

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The COVID-19 pandemic was the most severe global public health emergency in over 100 years. Deadlier than the influenza virus, COVID-19 claimed more than 1.1 million lives in the United States by 2023. Had it not been for the rapid development and deployment of vaccines, many more would have died. To further combat the pandemic, US and internationa…

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Claims Adjuster Deals with Aliens 33:13

8d ago33:13

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Here’s a group therapy session for all you claims adjusters out there! Or, if you want to understand what the adjusting world is really like, take a listen to 20-year veteran Chantal Roberts. (A commercial auto claim featuring an alien encounter is truly cocktail party discussion-worthy.) Today, Chantal is teaching and writing books about that worl…

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EP. 94: What Descheduling Could Mean for Insuring Cannabis 19:48

15d ago19:48

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The buzz around descheduling has been growing louder as the elections near. The subject has been side-barred over political quarreling over the years, but just what it means for people who specialize in cannabis has never been more important. We spoke with Shauna Blackburn, cannabis team leader at Blitz Insurance, about what rescheduling would mean…

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Revisiting China’s Quest for Information Dominance 48:15

14d ago48:15

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It’s summer! In this episode, we reach back into our archives to re-air a conversation between host, Ken Miller, and his guest, Dean Cheng, on “China’s Quest for Information Dominance,” which originally aired on April 26, 2023. Dean is a senior advisor to the China program at the U.S. Institute of Peace. He has written extensively on China’s milita…

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EP. 90: From Main Street to Capitol Hill, Insurance Pros Discuss Critical Infrastructure Resilience 43:38

13d ago43:38

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On June 27, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing titled, “Sector Down: Ensuring Critical Infrastructure Resilience.” Members of the critical infrastructure sector and insurers were in attendance as witnesses to give testimony. In this episode of The Insuring Cyber Po…

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EP. 06: Get Your Golf Swing on with Golfertainment George and the Florida Insurance Men! 41:08

14d ago41:08

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Join Golfertainment George and the Florida Insurance Men as they mix golf puns, hot sauce challenges, and insurance tips for a hole-in-one experience! Hot Sauce Challenge: Tune in to see George take on the hot sauce challenge every time someone makes a golf pun. It’s a spicy, hilarious ride! Insurance Tips: Learn from Kevin and Patrick about unique…

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Unlocking AI in HR: A Conversation with Erica Wood 3:28

15d ago3:28

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Learn strategies for encouraging all employees to embrace AI, regardless of their role and discover real-world examples of how AI tools, like ChatGPT, are saving time and enhancing productivity in HR. Check out this excerpt from the latest Insuring Cyber Podcast as Elizabeth Blosfield takes a look back at an interview from Between the Lines.” In th…

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Heat Waves, Grocery Mergers, and eCommerce Surges: Produce Industry Updates 41:14

18d ago41:14

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Welcome to the Credible Vegetable Report! This week, hosts Craig Slate and Matt Mandel delve into the latest updates affecting the produce industry. In this episode: Weather Watch: 🌡️ Extreme heat continues to scorch California, impacting summer crop yields and farm operations. Meanwhile, flood watches are in effect for the southern Midwest and nor…

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Ep #36: How AI is Changing Jobs and Creating Opportunities for People Who Are Blind with NSITE’s Doug Goist 45:27

20d ago45:27

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Dr. Hoby Wedler welcomes returning guest Doug Goist to the podcast this week. Doug is a program manager for workforce development at NSITE where he helps people who are blind and visually impaired find employment by providing training opportunities. Blindness doesn’t get adequate coverage in most diversity training, so NSITE created a program calle…

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Iancu & Jones Debate Section 101 and Find Common Ground 1:06:17

21d ago1:06:17

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Clause 8 favorites - former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu and HTIA’s David Jones - return for the first ever Clause 8 debate! They debate Section 101, find common ground, and discuss possible paths forward for improving the state of patent eligibility in America. Selected Topics * Impact of Federal Circuit’s State Street decision: "golden age of busi…

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Who Wants to Get Sued? Nobody! 38:48

23d ago38:48

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Most agents and brokers do a great job for customers. But guess what? They’re licensed professionals—and like all professionals, they can get sued. That’s not fun. On this recording, we hear from Amanda Juratovic, who oversees the Big “I” E&O program for association members. Listen as she outlines large and growing E&O issues around agency aggregat…

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Consumer Prices Drop, eGrocery Sales Surge, and Kroger's Big Shake-Up 39:52

26d ago39:52

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Welcome to the Credible Vegetable Report! This week, Craig Slate and Matt Mandel delve into the latest updates affecting the produce industry. Leave a like and subscribe to our channel! In this episode: 🥵 Weather Watch: Extreme heat continues to scorch California, impacting summer crop yields and farm operations. Meanwhile, flood watches are in eff…

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Political Pulse Check: Biden vs. Trump Debate and Critical Health Issues 49:59

27d ago49:59

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In this episode of the Healthcare Nation Podcast, host Rick Gannotta and producer Joe Woolworth address urgent matters in the political landscape, including the assassination attempt on former President Trump and its implications, the RNC's announcement of JD Vance as Trump's VP nominee, and a detailed discussion on the Biden-Trump debate. The podc…

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EP. 89: AI-Powered HR and the Insurance Workforce 22:59

28d ago22:59

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In this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast, take a look back at an interview with Erica Wood, chief people officer at InsurTech Cover Whale, about how artificial intelligence is being used in HR processes in insurance to move the workforce forward. This interview originally published in an episode of Carrier Management’s Between the Lines video …

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Transforming Risk Prevention and Customer Experience 💡 4:08

1M ago4:08

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Explore how IoT is revolutionizing the insurance industry by enhancing risk prevention and fostering a more proactive approach to customer care. 📊 To watch the full interview with Bob Pick of Tokio Marine Group and host Elizabeth Blosfield, click here to watch episode 88! 🚀 Risk Prevention Focus: IoT technology shifts insurance from risk transfer t…

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Keynote Address: Nato at 75 27:33

1M ago27:33

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Panel 2: How to Rebalance the Transatlantic Relationship 1:26:16

1M ago1:26:16

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From July 9 through July 11, NATO will celebrate its 75th birthday at a summit in Washington, DC. US officials foreshadowed three themes of this summit: celebrating 75 years of the alliance’s existence, emphasizing progress on defense burden-sharing, and aiding Ukraine in its defense against Russia. Despite modest increases in European defense spen…

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Farm Income Freefall: What’s Driving the Biggest Drop in History? 35:20

1M ago35:20

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Curious about the latest trends and developments in the produce industry? Join hosts Craig Slate and Matt Mandel in this week’s episode of The Credible Vegetable Report for a deep dive into the hottest topics affecting your grocery aisle and beyond. Key Questions Answered in This Episode: • How are recent weather events affecting the produce indust…

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Welcoming and Panel 1: How We Got Here 1:44:12

1M ago1:44:12

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Criminal Code? DeFi, Illicit Finance, and the Future of Financial Freedom 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

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Decentralized finance (DeFi) has been accused of playing a disproportionate role in facilitating illicit finance, from funding terrorism to evading sanctions. Not only do these allegations misrepresent the evidence, but they also have been leveraged to justify policy proposals and enforcement actions that infringe on Americans’ financial freedom an…

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Sphere Education Initiatives Economics Resources Launch 56:03

1M ago56:03

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Joining Sphere Education Initiatives for this conversation will be James Redelsheimer, introductory and Advanced Placement (AP) economics educator at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School in Plymouth, Minnestota. In addition to authoring our new economics lessons, he is the author of Barron’s AP economics, a BestPrep Minnesota board member, master teac…

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Superabundance The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet 59:53

1M ago59:53

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Generations of people have been taught that population growth makes resources scarcer. In 2021, for example, one widely publicized report argued, “The world’s rapidly growing population is consuming the planet’s natural resources at an alarming rate … the world currently needs 1.6 Earths to satisfy the demand for natural resources … [a figure that]…

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Leading the Gummy Revolution: Trends, Safety, & Innovations with Deltrium 53:18

1M ago53:18

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In this episode of the Healthcare Nation Podcast, host Rick Gannotta and producer Joe Woolworth discuss innovative trends in the cannabis and gummy industry. The focus of this episode is a deep dive into the cannabis gummy market, including regulation, research, and the burgeoning growth of this sector, featuring guest Martin Andelman, CEO of Trem.…

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Covering ALL Bases 40:24

1M ago40:24

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In this exclusive episode of From the Crows’ Nest, available only to AOC members and subscribers, host Ken Miller welcomes back John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED). Together, they explore a wide array of topics, such as the crucial lessons emerging from Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific regio…

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🚀 From Investor to AI Insurance: A Journey of Innovation with Indigo 2:43

1M ago2:43

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Discover how seasoned investor, Jared Kaplan, founded groundbreaking companies, including Indigo, by merging online distribution and AI to revolutionize the medical malpractice insurance industry. 🤖 Click here to watch the full episode of the Insuring Cyber Podcast! Some key points: AI in Lending — Pioneering the use of artificial intelligence at O…

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Ep #35: Communications, Impacting Public Policy, and Creating Jobs with Austin Lighthouse’s Brandye Lacy 27:21

1M ago27:21

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Hoby Wedler is joined by Brandye Lacy, the marketing coordinator at Travis Association for the Blind, also known as Austin Lighthouse. With a passion for writing and advocacy, she excels at crafting and telling compelling stories while championing causes that break down barriers to equality and equity. Brandye began losi…

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Erich Spangenberg on How to Succeed in Patent Monetization 42:45

1M ago42:45

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His critics have called him “one of the most notorious patent trolls in America.” Many others have tried and failed to emulate his success. However, it’s hard to deny that Erich Spangenberg is in many ways a singular visionary in the world of patents. If there are celebrities in the patent world, it’s Erich Spangenberg. Thanks for reading Voice of …

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Bilingual Marketing ‘Not an Option Anymore’ 🌐 46:13

1M ago46:13

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Independent agency owner Tiago Prado might challenge your thinking, because he is challenging the industry’s status quo. 🤔💡 Listen as he unpacks a fascinating yet traumatic family story from his upbringing in Brazil, to dealing with gangs near Boston, to a winding journey through school and construction work. 🇧🇷 🏫 The struggle was worth it, Tiago s…

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Internship Insights: Matching Experience with Opportunities 2 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Are you eager to secure that dream internship opportunity? Do you want to stand out from the competition? Do you want to learn how you can match your experience on campus with the right opportunities at Cato? If so, join us for an informative and interactive session with current interns and application reviewers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Internship Insights: Matching Experience with Opportunities – Panel 1 19:55

2M ago19:55

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Are you eager to secure that dream internship opportunity? Do you want to stand out from the competition? Do you want to learn how you can match your experience on campus with the right opportunities at Cato? If so, join us for an informative and interactive session with current interns and application reviewers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Mind the (THz) Gap! 33:04

1M ago33:04

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On this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller speaks with 17-year-old high school senior Jonathan Dorminy about his nationally-acclaimed project studying a frequency range between microwave and infrared, known as “the terahertz gap.” This gap is a range of the electromagnetic spectrum that has been barely utilized compared to the rest of…

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EP. 88: Insuring the Future with IoT and Tech Tools 🛡️ 33:20

2M ago33:20

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There’s no question the rapid pace of technological advancement is shaping the insurance industry, how how are insurers using tech tools to help with their business? Jared Kaplan, co-founder and CEO of InsurTech risk retention group, Indigo, joined The Insuring Cyber Podcast to discuss how tech innovation is shaping the medical professional liabili…

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Ep #34: Blind for a Purpose with Envision Dallas’ Blake Lindsay 49:43

1M ago49:43

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Do you ever wonder if there is a purpose for blindness? How can it be seen as a gift? This week, Dr. Hoby Wedler is joined by Blake Lindsay, an author, public speaker, voice artist, and the director of communications and outreach for Envision Dallas. They explore these questions as well as discuss Blake’s fascinating story. While enjoying a 22-year…

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Surviving the Heatwave: Innovative Strategies from Farmers 38:01

2M ago38:01

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Welcome to another episode of the Credible Vegetable Report! This week, we dive deep into the challenges farmers are facing amid unprecedented heatwaves and drought conditions. Joining the show today is co-host, Tommy Wilkins, who brings over 40 years of expertise in buying, selling, and growing fresh produce. In this episode, we’ll cover: Weather …

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Revolutionizing Employer Benefits: ClearPoint Health's Innovative Approach 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Guest: Jeb Dunkelberger, Founder and CEO of ClearPoint Health Introduction: Welcome to the Healthcare Nation Podcast. Today's focus is on policy and the payer space with guest Jeb Dunkelberger. Guest Introduction: Jeb Dunkelberger, founder, and CEO of ClearPoint Health, specializes in empowering small and mid-sized companies with innovative employe…

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Inside Capitol Hill 37:45

2M ago37:45

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In this exclusive AOC member/subscriber-only episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by Madison Arcangeli and Katy Nazaretova from Forza DC, a women-owned federal strategies and consulting firm in Washington, DC, to discuss the latest developments of the annual defense budget process on Capitol Hill. Specifically, they discuss th…

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Ep #33: Advocacy, Public Policy, and the 1% Ask with Bosma Enterprises’ Lise Pace 28:04

2M ago28:04

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Dr. Hoby Wedler welcomes a familiar voice back to the podcast this week as he sits down with the Executive Vice President at Bosma Enterprises, Lise Pace, live from the 2024 NIB Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. Lise shares her remarkable journey from a diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa in her early 20s to the thriving and fulfilling career s…

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Moneyball for Pharma Patents with Chief IP Counsel Steve Caltrider 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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Why does an $850 billion pharma company obtain only 50 patents per year? Steve Caltrider, Chief IP Counsel at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, brings over 35 years of experience building valuable pharma patent portfolios and championing patent policies that promote innovation. Before Dana Farber, Steve rose to the role of General Patent Counsel at Eli…

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Diversifying the Revenue Stream 💰🌍 37:06

2M ago37:06

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Seven years ago, Rodney Johnson approached Pat Gallagher with a new strategy for organic growth: crafting insurance coverage for diverse and underserved business segments. The diversity angle was “never about politics or philanthropy,” says Rodney; it simply meant more revenue for the broker. 🎯💼 Mission accomplished. Today the practice generates $1…

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Cybersecurity Alert: 45% of Survey Respondents Had Ransomware Attack in the Past Year 🚨🔒 2:23

2M ago2:23

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Arctic Wolf’s 2024 report reveals 45% of companies faced ransomware attacks in the past year, highlighting the urgent need for improved security measures. Check out this excerpt from the Insuring Cyber Podcast where Carrier Management Deputy Editor Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Arctic Wolf’s Chief Product and Services Officer Dan Schiappa about th…

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