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Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, and Elliot Ackerman, a five-tour Marine combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, both had successful second careers as writers. When they teamed up to write novels meditating on an uncertain future, first with 2034 and now with 2054, they lit up the bestseller charts. Pulling back the curtain on their latest collaboration, Stavridis and Ackerman join us to decode the looming shadow of artificial intelligence, and their writing process.

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As an All-American Rower for the Navy Midshipmen, Matt Provencher dreamed of taking to the skies in an F-18 Hornet. Instead, the young officer found his mission in the operating room, the top orthopedic surgeon to Navy SEAL Teams 1, 3, 5, and 7. After serving as Team Physician to the New England Patriots, Dr. Provencher landed at Vail’s world-renowned Steadman Clinic, helping sports stars, wounded warriors, and everyday athletes return to action.

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Greg Jackson, Founder & CEO of Octopus Energy, is at the forefront of transforming the energy sector with a customer focused commitment to affordability and sustainability. Prioritizing renewable sources and innovative technologies, he aims to provide consumers with premiere energy options. Jackson goes Inside the ICE House from London to discuss Octopus Energy’s growth from startup to unicorn status and how the company is poised to shape a greener and more equitable energy landscape.

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As a third-generation farmer, Mike Parson, the 57th Governor of Missouri, has a deep empathy for the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in the Show-Me State's agricultural community. As his time in office winds down and a return to the seat of his John Deere tractor draws near, Gov. Parson goes Inside the ICE House to discuss Missouri's agribusiness output, the highlights of his tenure, and the goals he's focused on completing as the state's chief executive. 

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From its roots as New Amsterdam to its status as a global metropolis, New York City’s 400-year evolution has transformed the one-time Dutch colony into the beating heart of capitalism. To commemorate the Big Apple’s 400th year, Columbia University’s eminent Professor Kenneth T. Jackson graces us on Episode 400 of Inside the ICE House. Dr. Jackson explores the pivotal events, influential figures, and cultural shifts that have shaped the city’s rich history, and discusses how its enduring legacy continues to impact its present and future.  

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Drawing from an expertise in launching billion-dollar, NYSE-listed enterprises like United Rentals, RXO, Inc. and GXO Logistics, entrepreneur Brad Jacobs is a master at identifying untapped industries and propelling businesses to extraordinary heights. The author of the new book, “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars,” Jacobs shares his strategies for navigating the journey to the IPO summit and offers insight into the intricate landscape of wealth creation.

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When fans tune into the Super Bowl this week, they come for the football, but stay for the ads. Those million-dollar spots are often much more intricate than a nickel defense and require the best in the business to help make them. An artist who regularly gets the call is Paul Blair, a.k.a DJ White Shadow. Paul takes us behind the scenes of his music-making journey, from the discotheques of Japan to the sound studios working with Lady Gaga and her collaborators. 

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Confronting sudden vision loss as a 19-year-old college student, golfer Jeremy Poincenot has navigated life’s sand traps with ferocious determination to rise above adversity. Embracing the power of interdependence and the willingness to ask for help, Jeremy has become a three-time blind golf world champion. He goes Inside the ICE House to discuss his passion for the sport and explain how, with a Callaway club or a microphone in hand to inspire others, he’s learned to embrace life while legally blind.

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From the mountains of Kashmir to the canyons of Wall Street, Farooq Kathwari’s journey reflects the intersection of family, education, finance, mentorship, and corporate leadership. As CEO of Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETD) for almost four decades, Farooq goes Inside the ICE House to chronicle the company’s evolution from a staple of suburban colonial décor to the Twenty-First Century American Home, harnessing cutting edge technology to drive design, manufacturing, and consumer preference. 

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Whenever ICE’s Andy Walden appears on CNBC, he comes armed with insights gleaned from reams of ICE’s data on the ever-evolving landscape of the U.S. housing market. ICE’s monthly Mortgage Monitor serves as his primary gauge. As VP of Enterprise Research Strategy for ICE Mortgage Technology, Andy steps Inside the ICE House to guide listeners through the signals that affect investor decisions and many Americans’ biggest investment: the roof over their heads.

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The NCAA has found itself wrestling with constant change: Burgeoning TV Rights deals, athletes monetizing their image, and major conferences adding and subtracting big schools from their roster. Those issues weren't on Val Ackerman radar as a four-year hoops star at the University of Virginia. They were secondary as she helped launch the WNBA. Now, as Big East Commissioner, they're at the forefront, calling on all of her skills as a leader and a strategist. 

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Dave Banyard, CEO of MasterBrand (NYSE: MBC), isn't just navigating the cabinet business; he's flying his newly-independent NYSE-listed company to success with the finesse that only a former Navy fighter pilot could possess. Dave goes Inside the ICE House to recap MasterBrand's first year as a standalone enterprise, goes in-depth on the economic drivers of the homebuilding industry, and how MasterBrand can catapult into the future. 

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How does one merge the art of Wall Street savvy with Main Street Wisdom? Rich Nuzum of Mercer, a subsidiary of parent company Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), may have the answers. He goes Inside the ICE House to unpack how the company is transforming investing from a solo pursuit to a collaborative effort. He also discusses Mercer’s newest innovations, his corporate journey, and the results he’s looking forward to seeing from COP28.

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It seems a perfect ending for Jessica Sibley to conclude her first full year as TIME CEO by recognizing the incomparable Taylor Swift as the 2023 Person of the Year. Jess goes Inside the ICE House to provide a fly-on-the-wall perspective on the year-long selection process and to unpack the power of Swift’s global influence. She shares TIME’s still-unfolding evolution under her leadership and what the future may hold for the century-old American publishing icon.

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Regional businesses work hard to mesh with their geography. Based in New England, Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE: BHLB) makes sure it becomes synonymous with the communities it serves. CEO Nitin Mhatre steps Inside the ICE House to discuss Berkshire’s commitment to region and the responsibilities it has to help customers both inside a branch and connected via the Internet. Nitin also dives deep into his empathetic style of leadership and the importance of building a diverse management that will endure in the years ahead.

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When thinking of big time mergers of the past three decades, Wall Street memories may conjure thousands of different deals. Among the highest-profile deals, there’s a good chance Robert Kindler played a role in it. From his former M&A perch at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) to his new home at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Kindler shares stories from his upbringing, the M&A market vagaries of 2023, and his outlook for 2024. He also offers insights on inflation and the regulatory hurdles facing today’s dealmakers.

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Capital Group’s John Queen likes to drive fast. With his California race car pedigree, he’s helping to drive the firm’s new suite of ETFs, including the Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (NYSE Arca: CGBL). On the day that Capital Group convened its top clients at the NYSE, John slipped away to join us Inside the ICE House to break down how five new active ETFs are helping financial professionals craft durable portfolios for their clients. John also goes in-depth on his career journey, the upcoming leadership change at Capital Group, and his outlook for 2024.

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When you hear the term “like a girl,” certain stereotypes often come to mind. Marketing executive Dalia Feldheim is out to change the narrative surrounding the term. In her book, DARE TO LEAD LIKE A GIRL, Feldheim shares stories from her corporate career and talks about her journey to end the “like a girl” stigma. She discusses her constant push to empower women and her fight to change the phrase from powerless, to powerful.

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From its inception, Panera Bread helped pioneer fast-casual dining. Born as Au Bon Pain in the early 1980’s, founder and former CEO Ron Shaich built the Panera bakery-café concept into a behemoth with over 2,000 locations. The author of the new book, KNOW WHAT MATTERS: Lessons from a Lifetime of Transformations, Shaich shares stories of the tough calls he made to build a big brand, and the big idea behind his newest venture, Cava (NYSE:CAVA), and why Mediterranean may be the Next Big Thing in the fast-casual dining sector.  

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While 5G Technology has arrived, Kyle Malady, CEO of Verizon Business Group, isn’t just sitting around basking in its presence. He and his team are actively working on building the future of telecommunications. Malady goes Inside The ICE House to discuss the rollout of 5G and the emphasis on speed and reliability. He also discusses new innovations Verizon (NYSE:VZ) is focused on moving forward and when we can see the eventual transition to 6G take off.

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