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Today, I’m talking with Jack Conte, the CEO of Patreon. Jack last joined me on the show almost exactly five years ago, in the summer of 2021, and a lot has changed on the internet and in the creator landscape since then, so I was very excited to talk to him again, especially since his ideas about what Patreon is and how it should work have changed dramatically as big social media platforms have gotten more closed off and more flooded by AI slop.In fact, you’ll hear Jack say that he now thinks of Patreon as an “index of small…

Paychex also earned Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces honor Paychex named to Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026, recognizing strength in customer, investor, and employee trustThe company was also awarded Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2026, reinforcing Paychex’s reputation as a top employer with a strong workplace culture and employee experience ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, has recently been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 by Newsweek and Statista. This ranking represents a select group of companies identified through an independent survey measuring…

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of interconnect, electromechanical, and industrial automation products, is now stocking the Hirose DF22 Series Compact Branch Connectors, a high-current, space-saving power distribution solution engineered to reduce wiring complexity, lower system cost, and optimize layouts in space-constrained industrial and commercial applications. The DF22 Series is designed to meet the growing demand for reliable, high-current branching in densely packed enclosures and control panels. Featuring a 7.92 mm pitch and rated up to 30A per contact at 1000V AC/DC, the DF22 Series enables efficient branching of power lines while…

HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A research team led by Professor Hao-Wu Lin from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) has developed the world’s brightest room-temperature single-photon source, which uniquely combines ultrafast and non-blinking emission. The device emits more than 2.3 billion photons per second, setting a new global benchmark and marking a significant milestone toward practical quantum communication and integrated quantum photonic chips. This breakthrough has been published in Science Advances. Quantum technologies are widely regarded as a transformative frontier with the potential to reshape communication, computing, and sensing. Around…

MILTON, Del., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A duet for the ages, Dogfish Head and Rolling Stone celebrate 250 years of American music with an exclusive whiskey collaboration. Similar to the makings of a great song, the Dogfish Head x Rolling Stone Whiskey is layered with sensory nuances, blending whiskey and brandy matured in 12 different barrel types, including Dogfish Head whiskey and brandy barrels and Samuel Adams Utopias barrels, to create a complex and uniquely American whiskey. At 90 proof (45% ABV), this new, five-year-aged American single malt whiskey delivers layered flavor and character while maintaining a smooth…

Mahé Island in the Seychelles, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Errante today announced the launch of Errante Pulse, a new integrated environment designed to enhance the client experience by bringing together market information, educational resources, community features and practical tools within a single connected destination. Available directly through the Errante client area, Pulse has been created to simplify access to key resources while encouraging continuous learning, market awareness and community engagement. The launch reflects Errante’s ongoing commitment to investing in its clients and continuously improving the overall trading experience through innovation and technology. “At Errante, our clients are at…

Bangalore, India, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pune water purifier rentals are rising across Hinjewadi, Kharadi, and Baner in 2026 as ₹500/month plans matched to the 11-month lease replace ₹18,000 purchases and higher monthly subscription costs on platforms like Rentomojo Water purifier rentals are gaining traction across Pune through 2026, with subscription plans starting at roughly ₹500 per month emerging as a practical alternative to both ownership and higher-priced subscription models in a city where water quality shifts noticeably between dam-fed municipal supply and borewell-dependent pockets. Rental platforms operating in Pune, including Rentomojo, are seeing steady demand for water…

OAKVILLE, Ont., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Some things change with the seasons. Canadians’ trust in The Weather Network/MétéoMédia has not. For the fourth consecutive year, The Weather Network/MétéoMédia has been named Canada’s #1 Most Trusted News Source in the annual Pollara Trust in Media study, reflecting a relationship built through every forecast, weather alert and season Canadians experience together. “Four consecutive years at the top reflects the everyday commitment behind the scenes to deliver accurate, reliable weather information people can depend on,” said Maureen Rogers, President and CEO of Pelmorex. “I’m incredibly grateful to our teams and to…

Ontario’s transit agency is writing off more than half a billion dollars it spent upgrading signalling infrastructure on the tracks around its main station in downtown Toronto after it overhauled its vision for how to expand GO train service. As part of its annual report, Metrolinx said it would write off $504 million spent on signalling work for the Union Rail Corridor section of its track, which began in 2013.The work had originally been designed to modernize and upgrade the key downtown Toronto portion of its commuter train network but, as its plans to expand train service evolved, the half-a-billion…

NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RéVive Skincare, a science-driven luxury skincare brand founded by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Gregory Brown, today announced a new collaboration with Kathy Hilton, who will feature the brand’s Fermitif Neck Renewal Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen in sponsored Instagram content on June 17. The collaboration comes ahead of Amazon Prime Day, where the Fermitif Neck Renewal Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen will be available at 50% off from June 23–26. The timing gives consumers a chance to experience one of RéVive’s signature products while exploring the research-driven philosophy behind the brand. The announcement…