Dr. James Atkinson and Kenny Pyle of SHRM on new research into AI in the workplace

Dr. Jay Zigmont, founder of Childfree Trust, on a new survey showing financial planning is missing the mark for childfree adults

Dr. Jay Zigmont, founder of Childfree Trust and Childfree Wealth, joins Tony to discuss a new national survey finding that 59% of childfree adults say the financial advice they have encountered focuses on building future wealth rather than helping them enjoy life today, and why a growing segment of Americans without children need financial planning that reflects their actual lives, priorities and legacy goals.

Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, on natural GLP-1 activation and muscle preservation in weight loss

Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, joins Tony to discuss new clinical research showing that GLP-1 weight loss medications may cause significant muscle loss alongside fat loss, and how Calocurb, a natural GLP-1 activator backed by 15 years of New Zealand government-funded science, offers an alternative for those seeking fat loss without the muscle preservation concerns associated with prescription GLP-1 injections.

Dr. James Atkinson and Kenny Pyle of SHRM on new research into AI in the workplace

Dr. James Atkinson, vice president of thought leadership at SHRM, and Kenny Pyle, HR technology lead analyst at SHRM, join Tony to discuss new research finding that only 41% of U.S. workers currently use AI on the job, nearly half of those users say their output includes low-quality AI-generated content, and that organizational trust and a culture that values critical thinking are key to driving engagement when AI is introduced.

Wes Haynes, Red Cross donor recruitment district manager, on the national blood crisis

Wes Haynes, donor recruitment district manager for the American Red Cross, joins Tony to discuss the Red Cross declaring only its second-ever national blood crisis and the urgent need for donors to give immediately to help ensure patients across the country have access to lifesaving blood.

Dr. David McLennan, Meredith College political scientist, on the General Assembly, executive power and Sen. Tillis

Dr. David McLennan, professor of political science and director of the Meredith Poll at Meredith College, joins Tony to discuss new budget provisions that would strip more appointment powers from Gov. Josh Stein, including a measure that would prevent governors from re-nominating cabinet picks if the Senate fails to hold a confirmation vote, a step McLennan says is likely to face a legal challenge. McLennan also weighs in on Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. John Cornyn blocking Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination over concerns about a controversial IRS arrangement, and how a small bloc of independent-minded Republican senators could complicate President Trump's agenda in the final months of their terms.