Best Lucas Walls Podcasts (2024)

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#358 AI Meets Workforce Training: Luis Garcia’s Approach to Education at Scale 36:24

5h ago36:24

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In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” Mehmet welcomes Luis Garcia, co-founder and president of PETE. PETE, which stands for Personalized Education, Training, and Enrichment, provides AI-powered learning tools for workforce development. Luis shares his journey from being a programmer to taking on various roles in project management, product…

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Episode 145 - Documenting History w/ Zach D. Roberts 1:05:27

7h ago1:05:27

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I sit down with Photo/Videojournalist Zach D. Roberts for an extensive discussion about voter suppression, Occupy Wall Street's legacy, documenting the information war, and much more. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Visu News Zach D. …

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How to Live the Good Life | The FasterFreedom Show | EP. 192 1:08:40

18m ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Sam and Lucas discuss Schroedernomics with Bryan Schroeder (the 7 step path to the good life financially). Learn from one of the best people and mentor for Sam and Lucas. Tune in to this insightful episode of the FasterFreedom Show. Website: FasterFreedom.com/?utm_source=FFShow Free Training: FreeRentalWebinar.com/?utm_source=FFShow Youtube: https:…

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#357 The Psychology of Scaling Startups: A Deep Dive with Isar Bhattacharjee 48:29

2h ago48:29

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In this episode of the CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Isar Bhattacharjee, an expert in people and organizational psychology. Isar discusses his journey and why he chose to focus on startups, especially those in rapid growth stages. He explains the evolution of HR from traditional roles to performance-focused approaches and introduces the co…

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Forced to Start Over… How We Would Make it Back Pt. 1 | The FasterFreedom Show | EP. 191 45:59

1h ago45:59

45:59

Sam and Lucas play out a scenario where they lose their properties, money, and contacts. How would they build their new portfolio with what they know now? Use this to grow faster. Tune in to this insightful episode of the FasterFreedom Show. Website: FasterFreedom.com Free Training: FreeRentalWebinar.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFasterF…

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‘Spermageddon’: is male fertility really in crisis? 16:31

2h ago16:31

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Recent research has suggested a global reproductive crisis could be in the offing, with researchers in Israel saying average sperm counts may have more than halved in the past 40 years. But a study published last month appears to call this narrative into question. Ian Sample is joined by the Guardian’s science correspondent Nicola Davis to unpick w…

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#356 Building a Better Future: Jafar Shunnar’s Mission to Support MENA Youth 46:06

1d ago46:06

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In this episode of the CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Jafar Shunnar, co-founder of TAP, a groundbreaking career acceleration platform based in Palestine. Jafar delves into his inspiring journey and the mission of TAP to bridge the job gap for high-potential youth in Palestine and Jordan by connecting them with global startups. He sheds ligh…

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Caroline Lucas on climate, culture wars, and 14 years as the only Green MP 18:34

2d ago18:34

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As she steps down as the Green party’s first, and so far only, MP, Caroline Lucas tells Madeleine Finlay what it’s been like as the sole Green voice in parliament for the past 14 years, her hopes for her party in Thursday’s UK general election, and what she plans to do in her life beyond politics. Help support our independent journalism at theguard…

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#355 Effective Leadership in Tech Startups: Empowering Teams and Driving Impact with Arnaud Lucas 44:31

5d ago44:31

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In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we are joined by Arnaud Lucas, the CTO of Wanderu, a small startup focused on e-commerce solutions for ground transportation in North America. Arnaud, originally from France, shares his extensive experience in the tech industry, having worked with both startups and large companies like Iron Mountain, T…

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Episode 144 - Religious Xenophobia w/Dr. Lucas Kwong 52:43

3d ago52:43

52:43

I talk with Dr. Lucas Kwong about Religious Xenophobia, Victorian fiction influence on white nationalist narrative, and how the right-wing conspiratorial mindset can be SO close to getting it right. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Lucas's Ko-Fi page https://ko-fi.com/lucaskwong Lucas's Substack A…

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Our Glorious Calling. Ephesians 3:8-12 50:31

4d ago50:31

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From the Garden of Eden to the final pages of scripture in the new heaven and new earth, we read God’s extraordinary autobiography. The author and the finisher of our faith has designed humanity to be the living and breathing embodiment of his image, right at the heart of his creation. Now, because of Jesus’ entrance into, and redemption of, our pa…

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Is Cold Calling Dead? w/ Scott Morse | The FasterFreedom Show | EP. 190 40:52

5d ago40:52

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Sam and Lucas meet Scott Morse, who runs a successful cold calling operation in Colombia. His love for data and drive to win has made him a go-to name in the Real Estate cold calling space. Tune in to this insightful episode of the FasterFreedom Show. Connect with Scott: https://www.instagram.com/lamassuleads/ Website: FasterFreedom.com/?utm_source…

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#354 Leading with Awareness: Thom Dennis Discusses Conscious Leadership 47:05

6d ago47:05

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In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” host Mehmet Gonullu welcomes leadership development expert Thom Dennis. With over 40 years of experience, Thom shares his journey from serving in the Royal Marines to becoming a pioneer in leadership development and the founder of Serenity in Leadership. Thom discusses the concept of conscious leadersh…

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Fastest Way to Succeed in Real Estate | The FasterFreedom Show | EP. 189 45:36

7d ago45:36

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Sam and Lucas dive into wholesaling and how it is a great starting point for most investors with no money. They also discuss many ways you can find and lock down deals. Tune in to this insightful episode of the FasterFreedom Show.

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The surprising psychology behind extremism, and how politics is driving it 17:01

7d ago17:01

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Psychologists usually expect ambivalence to be a driver of political apathy. But a new study appears to show a link between ambivalence in our views and the likelihood that we’ll support extremist actions. Madeleine Finlay speaks to the study’s co-author Richard Petty, professor of psychology at Ohio State University, to find out what pushes people…

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STAY IN, They Said (Poem) 2:41

8d ago2:41

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Poem co-authored by Janet Bridle and Richard Cox. To learn more about the factual underpinning of this poem see the freely downloadable Measuring the Mandates report. Poem can be read here: https://deepstateconsciousness.substack.com/p/stay-in-they-said?r=qmo44&triedRedirect=trueBy Richard Cox

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#353 PageLeap’s Founder Will Pemble: The Journey from Web.com to Lightning-Fast Landing Pages 52:48

8d ago52:48

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In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, guest Will Pemble, founder of PageLeap and Web.com, shares his journey from founding successful tech companies to re-entering the web hosting industry with PageLeap. Will discusses how his experiences led to the creation of PageLeap, a platform aiming to outperform current competitors in the crowded land…

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Inside a Reg Split on Basel and the Battle for FDIC Control 28:19

9d ago28:19

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Pete Schroeder, who covers financial regulation and policy for Reuters, breaks down why federal banking agencies are split on how to finalize new capital rules and explains how policymakers are reacting to a nominee for FDIC chair.By IntraFi

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The infection that affects half of women and its link to antibiotic resistance 16:49

9d ago16:49

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Anyone who has had a urinary tract infection knows how agonising they can be. Some infections go away on their own, but many need antibiotics. Beneath the surface of this very common infection lie many mysteries, unanswered questions, and unnecessary suffering. And it gets to the heart of the challenge of tackling antimicrobial resistance. Madelein…

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Geopolitics, COVID and the Archons - A Conversation with Jon Di Luca 1:09:02

10d ago1:09:02

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Geopolitics, COVID and the Archons - A Conversation with Jon Di Luca Jon Di Luca hosted me on his Pronoia podcast for an informal conversation on the situation in Ukraine and Palestine, the historical parallels with the First World War, the challenges of navigating social interactions in a post COVID world, and whether the dark Archontic Gods of th…

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#352 How Unstructured Data is Shaping the Future of AI with Kirk Marple 38:23

10d ago38:23

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In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we delve into the fascinating world of unstructured data and its impact on the future of AI with Kirk Marple, the founder and CEO of Graphlit. With over 30 years of experience in software development, Kirk shares his journey from Microsoft to founding his own company and the vision behind Graphlit. Dis…

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Episode 143 - DOUBT Is The Way Out w/Stephanie Kemmerer 52:24

10d ago52:24

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Recovering Conspiracy Theorist Stephanie Kemmerer joins me to discuss rabbit holes, the harmful nature of "Red Pills", and what kind of help is available for those who want to move past them. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: These cons…

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The Spiritual Practice of Remembering. Psalm 103 38:57

11d ago38:57

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In Scriptures, we are commanded, urged, and warned to remember/do not forget... more than 100 times. The Psalms repeatedly teach us to "remember" in our prayers. One gets the sense that how we remember is critical. According to the Prophets and Apostles, remembering appears to be a spiritual practice that is essential to knowing God and ourselves m…

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Leaving NFL Football for Real Estate Investing | The FasterFreedom Show | EP. 188 58:30

15d ago58:30

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Sam and Lucas meet Dean Rogers former NFL fullback who left football to become a real estate investor. Dean now teaches his students to wholesale and reach financial freedom. Tune in to this insightful episode of The FasterFreedom Show. Website: FasterFreedom.com/?utm_source=FFShow Free Training: FreeRentalWebinar.com/?utm_source=FFShow Youtube: ht…

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#351 Sonia Couto: Persistence and Growth in the Startup Journey 49:29

13d ago49:29

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In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we sit down with Sonia Couto, a two-time tech founder from Toronto, Canada. Sonia shares her incredible journey from working in accounting and operations to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry. She discusses the pivotal moments in her career, the importance of resilience and authentic…

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The Zone of Interest (Guest: Josh Parham) 2:43:34

13d ago2:43:34

2:43:34

In this new episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss United Kingdom's anti-war drama that won at the 96th Academy Awards: Jonathan Glazer's THE ZONE OF INTEREST. This week's guest is Josh Parham, writer and podcaster at Next Best Picture and Awards Watch and a member of Chicago Indie Critics. He was also the guest on the episode discussing ⁠MONS…

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5 Reasons Beginner Investors Fail in Real Estate | The FasterFreedom Show | EP. 187 33:01

17d ago33:01

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Sam and Lucas discuss why they see new investors struggle, and even fail when they first begin investing. Tune in to this insightful episode of the FasterFreedom Show. Website: FasterFreedom.com/?utm_source=FFShow Free Training: FreeRentalWebinar.com/?utm_source=FFShow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFasterFreedomShow…

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A black hole awakens and why some people avoid Covid: the week in science 19:29

14d ago19:29

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Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss some of the science stories that have made headlines this week, from a glimpse of a black hole awakening, to a new blood test that can detect Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms appear, and a study exploring how some people manage to avoid Covid infection. Help support our independent j…

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#350 AI-Powered Advertising: Matt Swalley on Personalization and Scalability 38:33

15d ago38:33

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In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, Matt Swalley, co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Omneky, joins us to explore the transformative power of AI in marketing. Matt shares his journey from a 13-year tenure at AT&T, leading sales teams and corporate strategy, to co-founding Omneky, an AI-powered marketing platform. He discusses how Omne…

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What are the main UK parties promising on climate and is it enough? 20:16

16d ago20:16

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Last week more than 400 scientists signed an open letter to political parties urging ambitious action on the environment to prevent making Britain and the world ‘more dangerous and insecure’. Now that the main parties’ manifestos have all been released, Ian Sample is joined by the global environment editor, Jon Watts, and the biodiversity reporter,…

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#349 Decoding Product Success: Karthik Suresh’s Journey from Wall Street to Tech Entrepreneurship 46:07

17d ago46:07

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In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we welcome Karthik Suresh, co-founder of Ignition, an AI product success platform. Karthik shares his remarkable journey from Wall Street’s high-frequency trading to product management roles at Facebook, and ultimately to co-founding Ignition. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to focus on pro…

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Episode 142 -Groundhog Day at the SCOTUS w/Karl Folk 42:30

17d ago42:30

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Karl Folk from the Institute of Unreality joins me to talk about Samuel Alito's latest attempt to convince us he's above the law, and how we can show him that he isn't. Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Groundhog Day - The Movie https:/…

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How I Almost Lost My Faith. Psalm 73 41:03

18d ago41:03

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Thousands have gathered for the worship concert. Asaph, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, steps ups to the mic: "My name is Asaph... and this song… is about how I almost lost my faith.” That's how Psalm 73 begins. For thousands of years, believers have been using this psalm as a guide to praying our doubts.…

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Is Gen Z in Trouble? (Shane Henke) | The FasterFreedom Show | EP. 186 40:33

22d ago40:33

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Sam speaks with Shane Henke, podcast producer, community success manager and side hustle entrepreneur about his story and how younger people see the world. Tune in for this insightful episode of The FasterFreedom Show! Website: FasterFreedom.com Free Training: FreeRentalWebinar.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFasterFreedomShow…

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#348 Building T-Shaped Teams: Ben Johnson on Startups Bootstrapping and Market Fit 44:44

20d ago44:44

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In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we welcome Ben Johnson, the CEO of Particle41. Ben shares his journey from being a paperboy to becoming a serial technical co-founder and leader of a technology services company. He discusses the concept of T-shaped teams, emphasizing the importance of combining deep technical expertise with broad soft s…

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Are Investors Stealing Houses? | The FasterFreedom Show | EP. 185 33:54

24d ago33:54

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Sam and Lucas debunk the idea that mom and pop investors are stealing houses from the public. Tune in to this insightful episode of the FasterFreedom Show. Website: FasterFreedom.com Free Training: FreeRentalWebinar.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFasterFreedomShow

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#347 Democratizing Data Access: Blake Burch on Low-Code Solutions and AI 39:08

21d ago39:08

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In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Blake Burch, co-founder and CEO of Shipyard, a modern data operations platform. Blake starts by introducing himself and explaining how his background in marketing led him to teach himself SQL and Python to overcome the repetitive tasks he faced. This journey sparked the creation of Shipy…

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Are cold and wet UK summers here to stay? 15:08

21d ago15:08

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Here in the UK talking about the weather is already a national pastime, but this month the water-cooler weather chat has ramped up a notch as rain, grey skies and biting temperatures have put summer firmly on hold. Ian Sample talks to Matt Patterson, a postdoctoral research scientist in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, to…

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Political muralism, Chilean street art, and UK Latino culture with Chile Estyle director Pablo Aravena 31:16

22d ago31:16

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Young people took to the streets with political muralism all over Chile in the late 60s, at the same time that young people in New York were starting modern graffiti, and May 68 took place in Paris. Chile Estyle is a documentary film which explores the past and present of Chile's unique street art tradition, which comes from a remix of political mu…

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Catch Check Fraud If You Can: The Growing Issue for Banks, Consumers 40:22

23d ago40:22

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Frank Abagnale Jr., an expert on check forgery and the subject and inspiration for Steven Spielberg’s film “Catch Me If You Can,” talks about why check fraud is so much worse in recent years despite the overall decline of use of checks. He talks about why banks are struggling to detect forgeries, how policymakers should address the issue, and why t…

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Slaughter-free sausages: is lab-grown meat the future? 14:13

23d ago14:13

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Ian Sample hears from Linda Geddes about her recent trip to the Netherlands to try cultivated meat sausages, courtesy of the company Meatable. Advocates say that cultivated meat could be the future of sustainable and ethical meat production. Linda explains how they’re made, how their carbon footprint compares with traditional meat and most importan…

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#346 Crypto Mining and Smart Investments: Insights from Roshan Shah 38:47

24d ago38:47

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In this episode, Mehmet Gonullu welcomes Roshan Shah, an accomplished entrepreneur and investor, to discuss his extensive experience in Bitcoin mining, real estate investments, and strategic growth in the digital currency space. Roshan shares his journey, insights, and advice on making smart investments in the evolving world of cryptocurrency and b…

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Episode 141 - Cracks in the Wall w/Mike Senters 41:14

24d ago41:14

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In this episode, Mike Senters joins me once again to talk about Trump's conviction, and the tactics used by his supporters in response Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/ Here are some of the sources and references from this episode: Why Biden’s escalation on Trump guilty verdict is so significant | …

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Our Most Precious Hatred. Psalm 137 35:11

28d ago35:11

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Profound wholeness demands profound honesty. The Psalms invite us to be brutally honest with God and with ourselves, drawing things out of us that we rather not think about.. much less pray. This week, we'll explore a horrifying, but helpful, psalm that invites us to trust God with "our most precious hatreds."…

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Unlock Financial Freedom with CFO Danny Daoud | The FasterFreedom Show | Episode 184 52:47

29d ago52:47

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Sam and Lucas talk with Danny Daoud, the CFO for their companies. Danny brings a unique finance perspective. Tune in to this insightful episode of the FasterFreedom Show. Website: FasterFreedom.com/?utm_source=FFShow Free Training: FreeRentalWebinar.com/?utm_source=FFShow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFasterFreedomShow…

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#345 From POS to AI: Alexander Ponomarev on Elevating the Dining Experience 59:10

27d ago59:10

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In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Alexander Ponomarev, the COO of Syrve in the Middle East, to discuss the transformative role of technology in the restaurant industry. Alexander shares his journey from IT and hardware technology to food tech, emphasizing the integration of AI and automation in enhancing restaurant operations. The conversation…

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Investing with a W2 | The FasterFreedom Show | EP. 183 44:14

1M ago44:14

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Sam and Lucas break down what it looks like to invest while still working a W2 or 9 - 5. Get actionable steps to advance your business. Tune in to this insightful episode of the FasterFreedom Show. Website: FasterFreedom.com/?utm_source=FFShow Free Training: FreeRentalWebinar.com/?utm_source=FFShow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFasterFreedom…

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Golden rice: why has it been banned and what happens now? 15:49

28d ago15:49

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A court in the Philippines has banned the commercial growth of golden rice, a genetically modified rice which was created to help tackle vitamin A deficiency in developing countries. It’s just the latest twist in a long and controversial journey for this rice. Ian Sample hears from the Observer science and environment editor, Robin McKie, and from …

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#344 Building a Startup for Gen Z: Sam Obletz on the Evolution of Claim 42:53

29d ago42:53

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In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Sam Obletz, CEO and co-founder of Claim, a rewards-based social app designed for Gen Z. Sam shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in Portland, Oregon, to founding Claim and securing funding from major investors like Sequoia Capital. We delve into …

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The Grand Interrogator (Poem), discussed with Adam Fitzgerald 12:03

30d ago12:03

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The Grand Interrogator is a poem honouring the experience of Mansoor Adayfi, an innocent man from Yemen who was detained at Guantanamo Bay for Fifteen years. The poem draws on Mansoor's book ‘Don’t Forget Us Here: Lost and Found at Guantanamo'. The reading of the poem is preceded by a discussion with Adam Fitzgerald. Read the poem on Substack here:…

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