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David French | Friends or Enemies? Overcoming Divides with Justice, Kindness, and Humility in a Polarized America 1:15:36

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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In this exclusive podcast episode from Omni Talk, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga join Shoptalk’s Joe Laszlo, Ben Miller and Alexa Tietjen, for a game show-style recap of all the key takeaways from Shoptalk Fall 2024 in front of the live conference audience, replete with tuxedos, buzzers, and amazing puns! Key topics covered include: - The overall the state of the retail industry right now - The rise of “Unified Commerce” - How retailers are continuing to optimize their product assortments - The renewed emphasis on team development - The most pressing growth opportunities across the industry - Loyalty, loyalty, and more loyalty - AI and data strategies - And the most interesting thing the panel learned off-stage, away from the planned conference content So, give it a listen, plug it into ChatGPT, and recap the conference for your team like a boss!

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Omni Talk Retail

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Walmart Ditches Affirm for Klarna – Here's Why It’s a Big Deal 5:38

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Walmart going all-in with Klarna as its sole Buy Now, Pay Later provider—ditching Affirm and integrating BNPL into its OnePay FinTech app. Chris and Anne explore why this is more than a simple switch, and how it positions Walmart to become a dominant force in payments. (0:03) – Walmart drops Affirm, partners exclusively with Klarna for BNPL (0:30) – Klarna to underwrite loans, Walmart’s OnePay to handle customer experience (1:10) – Walmart’s OnePay valued at $2B+ with $200M in annual revenue (1:54) – Why Walmart’s customers won’t notice a difference—and why that matters (2:26) – Klarna’s global reach gives Walmart valuable data and fraud prevention potential (3:06) – Is BNPL becoming the next Visa or Mastercard for retail? (3:24) – Walmart’s strategy: Growth through ownership of payment capabilities (4:26) – Signing up is shockingly easy—Chris’s experience and $60 in credits (4:42) – Walmart’s long game: becoming the “payment conduit for America” (5:08) – Why simplicity and trust in one provider can be more powerful than choice With millions of daily shoppers, Walmart’s bet on Klarna and OnePay could reshape how Americans pay. Will other retailers follow suit? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/K-LainhQQyY #walmart #klarna #buynowpaylater #retailtech #retailinnovation #retailtech…

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Ulta Beauty Launches Marketplace – Game-Changer for Customers & Retail Media? 6:06

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Ulta Beauty going big with a new curated online marketplace—what does this mean for customers, loyalty, and retail media? Chris and Anne break down why this is a savvy move for Ulta, how Mirakl enables quick marketplace rollouts, and why 2025 is shaping up as the year of marketplace dominance in retail in this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios. (0:02) – Ulta Beauty’s official marketplace announcement (0:20) – “Curated” marketplaces—real or just marketing? (1:02) – Why this is a smart move for Ulta’s customers (2:08) – Retail media revenue and loyalty points as key drivers (3:14) – The role of Mirakl in accelerating marketplace adoption (4:30) – 2025: The year of the marketplace (Best Buy, Janie and Jack, Ulta) (5:46) – Data value in high-frequency beauty purchasing (6:03) – How Ulta’s platform could attract CPG advertisers If you're in retail or beauty, this is one trend you can't afford to miss. Ulta's move could reshape the future of digital commerce in beauty and wellness. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/K-LainhQQyY #ultabeauty #ecommercetrends #retailinnovation #beautyindustry #retailmedia #customerloyalty #OmnichannelRetail #digitalcommerce #retailtech #beautytech…

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Lightning Round | $200K White Lotus Resort Tours, Irish Pub Inheritances & Ranking Sandler Movies 4:46

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss the week's most intriguing entertainment stories in this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios! We explore Heineken's unique campaign to find a successor for a fourth-generation Irish pub, debate dream vacations, and rank our favorite Adam Sandler films. KEY MOMENTS: 0:02 - Heineken's search for someone with a specific Irish surname to take over an Irish pub 0:27 - Would our hosts change their name and move to Ireland to inherit a bar? 1:03 - Discussing Mariah Carey's viral unimpressed reaction at the iHeart Radio Music Awards 1:25 - Personal story about an unexpected reaction to a surprise birthday party 2:17 - The incredible $200,000 Four Seasons vacation package to all White Lotus filming locations 2:51 - Speculation about where White Lotus Season 4 might be filmed 3:24 - Happy Gilmore 2 trailer discussion and ranking our favorite Adam Sandler movies 3:45 - Debating Sandler's best work from classics like Billy Madison to critically acclaimed Uncut Gems Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and our candid thoughts on whether we'd spend $200K to visit White Lotus resorts! For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/K-LainhQQyY #whitelotus #adamsandler #HappyGilmore2 #fourseasonshotel #entertainmentnews #mariahcareyreaction #movierankings #luxurytravel…

Omni Talk Retail

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Kroger's New E-Commerce Unit – Smart Move or Eventual Disaster? 7:29

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Kroger is betting big on e-commerce—but is its strategy already flawed? In this segment, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios, Chris and Anne debate Kroger’s controversial decision to separate online operations into a standalone unit, question the leadership choice, and unpack whether this sets Kroger up for success—or disaster. (0:03) – Kroger forms new e-commerce business unit (0:11) – Yael Cosset promoted to EVP and Chief Digital Officer (0:32) – Kroger CEO Ron Sargent emphasizes digital growth (0:56) – Should e-commerce be a separate division? (1:46) – Why this goes against omnichannel best practices (2:53) – Is Kroger stuck in the sunk cost trap with Ocado? (3:54) – Concerns over leadership structure and priorities (6:07) – Are digital sales underperforming despite the investment? (7:14) – Final thoughts: too many risks, not enough clarity Don’t miss this deep dive into a major retail shakeup—and what it could mean for the future of grocery e-commerce. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/K-LainhQQyY #kroger #ecommercestrategy #retailnews #grocery #ocado #omnichannelretail #digitaltransformation #onlinegroceryshopping #retailtech #retailinsights…

Omni Talk Retail

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Wayfair Opens MASSIVE Store in Atlanta – Brilliant Strategy or Huge Risk? 7:16

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Wayfair going BIG in Atlanta with a new 150,000 sq ft store—but is this retail expansion smart or risky? Chris and Anne break down why Wayfair’s move into physical stores could challenge IKEA, fill a key market gap, and provide crucial data to enhance their omnichannel strategy in this latest episode of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios. (0:03) – Wayfair announces its second large-format store in Atlanta for 2026 (1:00) – Chris shares the backstory: Wayfair's initial reluctance to go big (2:19) – In-store dwell time up 25%—why shoppers linger at Wayfair (2:45) – The white space: serving customers between IKEA and luxury brands (4:30) – Same-day pickup, easy returns, and why convenience wins (5:39) – Can Wayfair connect in-store behavior to online reviews and sales data? (6:44) – AI or no AI? The power of real-time retail data to optimize inventory (7:02) – The caveat: 15% sales bump might not be enough—store must be profitable Will Wayfair’s big store bet pay off? The verdict’s out—but this move could reshape how we shop for furniture in 2025 and beyond. For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/K-LainhQQyY #wayfair #furnitureshopping #homedecor #retailstrategy #omnichannelretail #furnituretrends #retailinnovation #homefurnishings…

Omni Talk Retail

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Wonder Buys Tastemade – Is Mark Lore Trying to Give Everyone Their Own Personal Chef? 8:32

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss how Wonder has scooped up Tastemade for $90 million as part of its grand plan to become the super app of mealtime. Chris and Anne dissect the strategy behind combining streaming food content with real-time delivery via Grubhub and Blue Apron—and whether Wonder’s vision of democratizing personal chefs can actually scale. (0:02) – Wonder acquires Tastemade to fuel its mealtime super app ambitions (0:33) – Wonder’s pivot from food trucks to centralized kitchens and restaurants (1:14) – Grubhub and Blue Apron acquisitions—building blocks of a food empire (1:40) – Marc Lore’s bold plan: Personalized chefs for everyone? (2:03) – The appeal: choice, convenience, and reducing friction in mealtime decisions (2:52) – Is it about delivery... or empowering consumers to cook with ease? (3:36) – Advertising potential: Tastemade as a platform to subsidize costs (4:46) – Scaling the logistics: Can Wonder handle the complexity at a reasonable price? (5:29) – Bezos’ rule of choice, food as friction, and the psychology of convenience (7:00) – Final verdict: Big risk, big vision—but is it big enough to work? Marc Lore is betting big on food—and the way we eat might never be the same. Will Wonder change the game... or burn through billions chasing an impossible dream? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/K-LainhQQyY #wonderapp #tastemade #foodtech #mealdelivery #superapps #grubhub #cloudkitchen #venturecapital #retailinnovation #foodstartup…

Omni Talk Retail

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Kroger's Sunk Cost Trap, Ulta's Mirakl & Why Klarna's Walmart Deal Is 'One' For The Ages | Fast Five 46:51

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios, Chris and Anne discussed: - Kroger’s surprising decision to create a standalone e-commerce unit - Ulta’s launch of a digital marketplace with Mirakl - Wayfair’s plans to open a second large format store in Atlanta - Klarna becoming Walmart’s exclusive BNPL provider - And closed with a look at Wonder’s acquisition spree and if its “super app for mealtime” is just bad branding of what is actually a good idea There’s all that, plus Mariah Carey, Irish names, and our rankings of the best Adam Sandler movies of all-time. Music by hooksounds.coom…

Omni Talk Retail

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Our Shoptalk 2025 Tech Preview Podcast! 1:52:42

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In this packed episode, Omni Talk hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga interview the most innovative retail technology providers attending Shoptalk 2025, giving listeners an insider’s guide to the conference’s must-see tech solutions. Key Moments: 1:33 – Interview with Big Sur AI’s CEO Vinod Ramachandran on their AI sales agent, content marketer, and data scientist tools 17:12 – Lucky Labs’ Sneh Parmar explains how they connect brands to major retailers with real-time inventory and attribution data 27:47 – Lily AI’s Purva Gupta breaks down how they bridge the gap between merchant language and consumer search terms 44:33 – Syrup’s James Theuerkauf discusses their AI decision support system for optimizing inventory management 56:50 – Placer.AI’s Ethan Chernofsky shares insights on location analytics and understanding retail traffic patterns 1:12:34 – Treasure Data’s Mark Tack on intelligent data platforms transforming retail customer experiences 1:25:01 – Mirakl’s Alex Hase explains the rising trend of specialty retailers launching marketplace platforms 1:35:33 – Signifyd’s Raj Ramanand reveals how AI is solving the $890 billion returns problem in retail Be careful out there, #retailtech #shoptalk #aiinretail #retailinnovation #ecommerce #retailstrategy #customerexperience #retailanalytics #digitaltransformation *Sponsored Content*…

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Fast Five Shorts | CVS To Launch New “Mini-Stores” 8:15

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Alvarez & Marsal, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chris Creyts and David Schneidman break down the week’s retail news. In this short, they cover: CVS Launching New “Mini-Stores” For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/zoe5hsCC9jU…

Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts | Loblaw To Tag US Sourced Products With Tariff Symbol 9:18

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Alvarez & Marsal, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chris Creyts and David Schneidman break down the week’s retail news. In this short, they cover: Loblaw To Tagging US Sourced Products With Tariff Symbol For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/zoe5hsCC9jU…

Omni Talk Retail

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Fast Five Shorts | Buy or Sell: Reckitt’s Claim AI Has Reduced Product Development Lead Times By 60% 7:31

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n the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Alvarez & Marsal, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chris Creyts and David Schneidman break down the week’s retail news. In this short, they cover: Buying or Selling: Reckitt’s Claim AI Has Reduced Product Development Lead Times By 60% For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/zoe5hsCC9jU…

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Fast Five Shorts | A Ride Or Die Lightning Round 5:06

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Alvarez & Marsal, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chris Creyts and David Schneidman break down the week’s retail news. In this short, they cover: A Ride Or Die Lightning Round For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/zoe5hsCC9jU…

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Fast Five Shorts | Is App Fatigue Real And A Reason To Move To Digital Wallets? 8:35

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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Alvarez & Marsal, Mirakl, Simbe, Infios, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group Chris Creyts and David Schneidman break down the week’s retail news. In this short, they cover: If Portillo's App Fatigue IS Real And A Reason To Move To Digital Wallets For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/zoe5hsCC9jU…

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How AI & Smart Data Capture Are Converging To Improve Retail Store Operations | Ask An Expert 33:47

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How is AI transforming retail technology? In this episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Jessica Grisolia from Scandit about the latest innovations in smart data capture, shelf intelligence, and workforce efficiency. Find out how AI is not replacing store associates but enhancing their productivity, and why next-best-action intelligence is coming soon to inventory management. ⏳ Key Moments: 0:08 – Intro to OmniTalk’s Ask An Expert Series 1:21 – The importance of human-centric retail AI 5:41 – The $1.7 trillion inventory problem retailers face 9:25 – How AI optimizes store associates’ workflows 18:52 – Staples Canada’s 45% cost reduction with smart data capture 27:44 – Retail AI trends for 2026: Agentic AI and coordinated computer vision 📍 Join the conversation and stay ahead of retail tech trends! #RetailTechnology #AIinRetail #SmartDataCapture #InventoryManagement #RetailTrends #Omnichannel #AIforRetail #RetailAutomation #StoreOptimization #Scandit #NextBestAction #RetailAI Music by hooksounds.com Sponsored Content…

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CVS "Mini-Stores," Google Shopping & Loblaw's Plan To Slap Tariff Labels On U.S. Goods | Fast Five 55:37

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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital and Infios, A&M’s David Schneidman and Chris Creyts joined Chris and Anne to discuss: - CVS Health’s rollout of “mini-stores,” i.e. smaller stores with pharmacies but a limited retail selection - Loblaw identifying U.S. made products at shelf with a new tariff symbol - Google Shopping’s new AI search features - Reckitt’s claims that it has reduced product development lead times by over 60% with generative AI - And closed with an examination of Portillo’s launch of its new loyalty program, not through an app, but through a digital wallet There’s all that, plus Blue Steel, airline preferences, and moonlighting as social media influencers. Music by hooksounds.com…

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