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September 4, 20262 min
Munitions, Missiles, & Amazon Prime 9-4-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses concerns over U.S. munitions readiness and argues for more pragmatic, competent leadership focused on solving complex national challenges rather than political ideology.
September 3, 20261 min
Don’t Bet Against Microsoft 9-3-26
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the strength of Microsoft’s Azure cloud business, Bank of America’s bullish outlook, and the stock’s recovery after a more than 20% decline.
September 2, 20261 min
NVIDIA: It Gives and it Takes 9-2-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses NVIDIA’s rapid market value swings between $5 trillion and $5.5 trillion, the impact of AI optimism, earnings results, and Federal Reserve commentary.
September 1, 20262 min
No Good News in the Markets 9-1-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses renewed market declines, rising bond yields and oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and the potential for Federal Reserve rate hikes to weigh on markets.
August 31, 202631 min
Building Great Businesses: What CEOs Need to Focus on Now 8-31-26
In this webinar-turned-podcast, Scott Becker is joined by Jason Zins, Ben Lerner & Nancy Temple to discuss building strong businesses, leadership, talent, client service, entrepreneurship and the importance of people, transparency and long-term alignment.
August 28, 20263 min
The Myth of Nationalized Healthcare 8-28-26
In this episode, Scott Becker argues that universal coverage does not solve supply shortages and can lead wealthier patients to seek care through private providers.
August 27, 20262 min
Gambling & the 10 Stroke Handicap 8-27-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the challenge of competing against a golfer who is better than his index suggests.
August 27, 202611 min
Healthcare Private Equity Trends: Deal Activity, AI and Regulatory Pressure with Holly Buckley of McGuireWoods LLP 8-27-26
In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods, discusses the latest healthcare private equity trends, including transaction volume, physician practice investments, AI adoption, state regulations and the outlook for deals and exits. Overview – McGuireWoods Healthcare Growth & Operations Conference 2026. Online registration by Cvent
August 26, 20267 min
Who’s on First? Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities for Better Teamwork with Liz Hutson of EGH, LLC 8-26-26
n this episode, Liz Hutson, Founder & Principal Consultant at EGH, LLC, discusses how the RACI framework and the principle of “staying in your lane” can help teams clarify roles, improve accountability, avoid duplicated work and execute strategies more effectively.
August 26, 20262 min
Elon Musk, Tesla, & SpaceX 8-26-26
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Elon Musk’s concerns about China’s advances in AI and robotics.
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