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Inclusiv President/CEO Cathie Mahon discusses the ongoing grants lawsuit, uncertainty surrounding CDFI funding and what's ahead for community development credit unions.

Also, we put some wood paneling on the podcast studio walls and turn it into a rumpus room as Michael breaks out a parlor game, this one titled "Most Likely".

Lumin Digital COO Lisa Daniels helps credit union leaders nail the digital banking experience that keeps members loyal, including during the critical days of a merger transition.

Also, Michael once again spies on Natasha and Producer Zach under the pretenses of his game "Hey, Whatchu Been Googling?"

Fiserv SVP Ahon Sarkar gets into the core system weeds as part of a lively discussion that covers the company's new agentOS system, member trust and the concept of AI consciousness.

Also Michael puts Natasha and Producer Zach on the spot with his new game, "Hey, What Are the Last Three Things You've Googled?"

One year into the launch of Fuel Solutions, which is essentially a CUSO for credit union leagues, Executive Director Stephen Nelson catches us up on the venture's evolution to date and future plans.

Also, Michael plays a game of credit union over/under with Natasha and Producer Zach.

Velera SVP Jeremiah Lotz says the company's new Atmos ecosystem aims to simplify analytics, improve member experiences and help credit union leaders make faster decisions.

Also we're back to the 90's as Natasha regales Michael and Producer Zach with some of her favorite childhood parody humor.

Jeremy Empol, who brings deep roots in advocacy and government affairs paired with a passion for the CU mission, discusses his return to the state associations and priorities for the months ahead.

Also, Natasha breaks out her old teen magazines to get to the bottom of the important issues, namely, is Michael the life of the party? And are Producer Zach's BFFs bad news?

Raddon's Bill Handel says younger consumers are gravitating toward big banks and fintechs, while AI and operational efficiency will shape the future of credit unions.

And following some moves and major life changes, Michael pauses to check in with Natasha and Producer Zach.

Carrie Foran Sepulveda, VP of Fraud and Physical Security at Navy Federal, talks romance scams and other top fraud threats facing credit unions today.

Also, Michael plays a game with Natasha and Producer Zach he invented based on things he's Googled on a plane, titled "Top Five What??!"

We explore AI, member behavior monitoring, and the growing sophistication of digital fraud with Jeff Scott, VP of Fraud Intelligence at Q2.

Also, Michael subjects Natasha and Producer Zach to a new game he invented, this one called "No Kidding?"

2025 CU Times Luminaries finalist Bryce Mortensen, who took the helm at Oregonians CU earlier this year, takes us inside his journey of moving to a new CU, his first CEO role and a new state all at once.

Also, in honor of Mother's Day, Michael plays trivia with Natasha and Producer Zach centered on famous pop culture Moms. And to all Moms out there, Happy Mother's Day!