Podcasts about affordability

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 3, include: rising costs are putting added pressure on families as Nebraska students and educators prepare to return to school, Nebraska becomes first state to remove Medicaid recipients under new work requirements as advocates warn thousands could lose coverage, former Nebraska Democratic Party organizer files lawsuit alleging sex discrimination and retaliation, health officials investigate cyclospora outbreak with experts pointing to contaminated irrigation water as likely source, opposition grows over proposed Cherry County livestock facility as dozens of public comments are submitted, UNL researchers receive Wild Kingdom grant to study Southern flying squirrels in Lincoln, cities across the Midwest are enforcing camping bans more aggressively.

South Africa's housing market is facing a generational shift. New research shows that young homebuyers have more than halved over the past 20 years, while affordability, unemployment and rising living costs continue to keep many aspiring homeowners on the sidelines. At the same time, the Reserve Bank's decision to leave the repo rate unchanged raises questions about whether borrowing conditions will improve enough to revive demand. Africa Melane speaks to Herschel Jawitz, CEO of Jawitz Properties, about what these trends mean for buyers, sellers and the future of the property market Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

n this episode, Shawn Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, American Academy of Family Physicians, discusses the growing momentum behind independent primary care, the financial and policy challenges facing physicians, and how AI could help reshape the future of family medicine. He also shares why affordability and innovation will define healthcare's next chapter.

When Gas And Energy Bills Break The Budget For millions of working households, higher prices mean constantly rearranging the same limited income. This story looks at how gas, utilities, housing and other basic costs are forcing families above the poverty line to cut back, delay bills and live without any real financial cushion. Guest:  Stephanie Hoopes, national director, United for ALICE Host: Marty Peterson Producer: Amirah Zaveri  Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when a Licensed Insolvency Trustee gets five minutes to tell Parliament what's really happening with debt in Canada? Doug Hoyes shares his firsthand experience testifying before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, explaining why Canadians are taking longer before reaching a financial breaking point, how affordability challenges are changing the nature of debt, and why issues like CRA repayment demands continue to push some people toward insolvency. The conversation also explores the growing divide between homeowners and renters, debt layering, and why insolvency is often a lagging indicator of financial stress. Get a firsthand look inside Parliament and discover what Canada's debt trends could mean for the future of household finances. 01:02 Being invited to testify before Parliament 03:18 Inside the House of Commons committee process 06:18 The three messages presented to MPs 08:50 Why financial collapse now takes years 10:32 What MPs asked during the hearing 13:30 CRA repayment demands and consumer bankruptcies 16:12 Why the same CRA issues remain after 18 years 18:10 Affordability, rising costs, and structural debt problems 22:05 Debt layering: how Canadians stay afloat until they can't 24:15 Homeowners vs. renters: a growing financial divide 26:05 Mortgage renewals and what's coming next 29:15 Doug's biggest takeaway from testifying before Parliament 31:45 Why real financial stress isn't reflected in the headlines

Why CPR Training Can't Wait Until The Emergency Cardiac arrest often happens at home. That means a partner or family member is often the closest person who needs to jump into action and react. We look at what effective CPR requires, why people hesitate and how a small amount of training - whether it's 15 minutes or a couple hours - can be the difference between life and death in a high-pressure moment. Guest: Kiera Newbury, licensed emergency medical technician, Massachusetts, co-author of The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Willing to Act   When Gas And Energy Bills Break The Budget For millions of working households, higher prices mean constantly rearranging the same limited income. This story looks at how gas, utilities, housing and other basic costs are forcing families above the poverty line to cut back, delay bills and live without any real financial cushion. Guest:  Stephanie Hoopes, national director, United for ALICE Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does “affordability” mean, and who should we trust to deliver it? Democrats are pounding the affordability message hard, saying President Trump began a global tariff war and a war in Iran that have both pushed prices up for Americans. We'll talk about what actual ideas Democrats are offering to bring relief. The boldest ideas so far have come from their more progressive members, which could be a potential challenge for the more moderate wing of the party. Republicans have their own challenge: GOP lawmakers seem willing to work on bipartisan solutions on affordability, but President Trump keeps undermining them.Mo and Sarah have their own policy debate to stump for proposals that can bring prices down, and also pick each other's ideas apart.Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions about Covid in a congressional hearing, and we talk about whether he was justified.Producer: Leo DuranHost: David Greene Guests:  Mo Elleithee, executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service - @MoElleithee Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch - @whignewtons

Are corruption and economic inequality becoming the defining issues in American politics — and the weapons that could drive a Democratic comeback in the 2026 midterms? From Donald Trump's rise to Zohran Mamdani's insurgent win in New York City, economic anger has become one of the most powerful forces in American life. The chasm between the very rich and everyone else — between billionaires buying influence and voters struggling with rent, child care, and basic stability — is no longer in the background. It may be the central political fact of the moment. But who can best channel that anger? Republicans have long turned class resentment against wealthy liberals, universities, and the media. Democrats are now trying to redirect it — toward oligarchy, corporate power, super PACs, and the ultra rich. As Democrats battle to harness economic anger, they face questions about what they'll do if they retake Congress. Will investigating corruption in the Trump Administration, as they're expected to do with their restored subpoena power, help the Party win back the trust of disillusioned voters? And looking to 2028, who will the Democratic presidential candidate be? What will Democratics learn, if anything, from the 2024 Harris loss to ensure victory in 2028? In a live recording of The Political Scene podcast, The New Yorker's political writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos are joined by editor David Remnick to discuss inequality, affordability, and dark money—and who might be best positioned to tap the country's anger over corruption and the wealth gap. How will Republicans respond? And how might the fight over this year's midterms reverberate in the 2028 Presidential contest?

One of the biggest political issues in the news as we head into the 2026 midterm elections is the housing shortage. This week on Register Radio, Register staff writer Jonah McKeown joins us to discuss how America's Housing Shortage Is turning into a moral crisis. And then, Register Senior Contributor Edward Pentin is just back from Tanzania. We talk to him about the Mothers and Missionaries of the Holy Cross and their extraordinary foundress.

The market has changed.But perhaps the biggest change isn't what's happening with interest rates, inventory, or home prices.It's the questions people are asking.Questions like..."Should I even take this listing?""Should my clients buy now or wait?""How are things out there?""Am I the only one feeling this?"In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan shares the conversations he's been having with Realtors across the country and explains why the questions people ask often reveal far more than the headlines ever will.From navigating unrealistic seller expectations to understanding the financial pressures facing today's consumers, this episode explores what it really means to lead clients through uncertainty.David also shares why empathy has become one of the most valuable skills in today's market, how asking better questions leads to better decisions, and why the professionals who thrive over the next few years won't necessarily be the ones with all the answers - but the ones asking the right questions.Finally, David reflects on conversations with three leading economists and explains why he's optimistic about where the market is heading over the next 12–18 months, while reminding listeners that real success has never come from predicting the future - it comes from helping people navigate it. What You'll LearnWhy the questions Realtors are asking have changed dramatically over the past five yearsHow to qualify sellers before accepting a listingWhy motivation matters more than ever in today's marketThe importance of setting expectations before a home hits the marketHow affordability is affecting consumer confidence and decision-makingWhy empathy has become a competitive advantageHow to answer the question, "How are things out there?"Why certainty has never truly existed in real estateThe role of a trusted advisor during uncertain marketsDavid's outlook on where the Canadian real estate market may be heading over the next 12–18 months00:00 – The Questions Have ChangedWhy today's questions reveal the emotional state of the marketComparing today's conversations with those from the pandemic market04:30 – "Should I Even Take This Listing?"A real Momentum Training conversationIdentifying seller motivationProtecting your time while serving your clients10:30 – The Conversations That Matter Before SigningSetting pricing expectationsDiscussing strategy before listingWhy leadership starts before the paperwork14:30 – "How Are Things Out There?"What people are really askingWhy Realtors aren't looking for statistics—they're looking for reassurance18:00 – Affordability & EmpathyA personal conversation about rising costsUnderstanding what consumers are feelingWhy empathy leads to better conversations23:30 – Nobody Can Predict the FutureWhy certainty is an illusionHelping clients make decisions with today's informationDavid's perspective after conversations with leading economists29:00 – Your Challenge This WeekListen for the questionsUse them to improve your businessBecome the advisor people trust when decisions get difficultMarkets will always change.Headlines will always change.Consumer concerns will always change.The best Realtors don't build their businesses around predictions—they build them around people.Pay attention to the questions your clients are asking.Those questions reveal where they're uncertain, where they need guidance, and where you have the greatest opportunity to create value.When you become the person who asks better questions and listens more carefully, your value becomes obvious long before the transaction is complete.

Appearing before a GOP-led Senate Committee, Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment; New threats loom for Arizona's Indigenous voters; Reproductive rights debate expected in the next Texas legislative session; AARP poll: Older Georgia voters prioritize Affordability and Social Security.

Appearing before a GOP-led Senate Committee, Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment; New threats loom for Arizona's Indigenous voters; Reproductive rights debate expected in the next Texas legislative session; AARP poll: Older Georgia voters prioritize Affordability and Social Security.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

July 29, 2026; 5pm: The high costs of goods and services are deeply troubling American voters in the year 2026, but you wouldn't know that by looking at Republicans.  For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 27, 2026; 5pm: With midterms fewer than 100 days away, rather than choose to address the issues affirmed by survey after survey to be most chief of mind for voters, President Donald Trump is still indifferent to the affordability crisis. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of Medicine: The Truth, hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl dig for the facts beneath healthcare's biggest headlines. Today's show opens with the issue most likely to shape how Americans think about healthcare heading into the midterm elections: affordability. Dr. Pearl explains that medical costs have now reached $5.7 trillion, rising more than 7% for the third consecutive year. Federal actuaries project that healthcare spending could approach $9 trillion by 2034, accounting for more than 20% of the U.S. GDP. For voters, employers, patients and families, those numbers aren't just an endless string of zeroes. They're impacting everyday life. Premiums, deductibles, copays and prescription drug costs are forcing people with private insurance, Medicare and exchange coverage to delay care, take on debt or choose worse coverage. Two major drivers stand out: hospital spending and drug costs. Hospital care remains the largest share of national healthcare expenses, while drug spending is rising fastest, driven in part by the growing use of GLP-1 medications. Pearl sees enormous potential in these drugs to improve health and reduce complications over time, but only if prices fall low enough for the long-term savings to justify the near-term expense. That tension becomes clearer in the discussion of Medicare's new GLP-1 pilot program for weight loss. Under the “bridge program,” eligible Medicare enrollees will be able to obtain GLP-1 medications for $50 a month, far below current retail prices. Pearl calls the program an important experiment, but also notes its limitations: coverage is not automatic, eligibility is restricted, administrative hurdles remain and the pilot may end after 18 months. If patients lose access and regain weight, the program could fail despite the promise of the medication. The episode then moves into several unusual and important stories, including new research into the origins of life, the medical risks of cannibalism, the promise and limitations of wearable health data, a large cyclosporiasis outbreak, rising e-bike injuries among children and adolescents, a new cholesterol-lowering pill, CDC leadership and measles. Here are the major storylines from episode 109: Researchers studying the origin of life made progress by taking a counterintuitive approach: building a synthetic cell from simple inorganic materials rather than stripping existing life forms down to their minimum parts. “Spud cell” research could eventually help scientists understand which genes are essential and create engineered cells capable of producing new medical treatments. A new study suggests cannibalism may have disappeared in part because of medical consequences, including infections and prion diseases that harmed tribes practicing it. Wearable devices are generating valuable health data, but most doctors lack the time, reimbursement and regulatory pathways needed to integrate that information into clinical care. A large cyclosporiasis outbreak has raised concerns about foodborne illness surveillance, produce safety and the difficulty of identifying contamination sources when symptoms appear one to two weeks after exposure. E-bike injuries are rising, especially among children and adolescents, with head, face and neck injuries posing particular concern. The FDA has approved a new pill that can lower LDL cholesterol to very low levels, though Pearl emphasizes that most average-risk patients should still rely on low-cost generic statins. The nomination hearing for Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director highlighted the continuing tension between science and politics, especially around vaccines, RFK Jr. and public trust in federal health agencies. Measles cases continue to rise, with nearly all occurring among unvaccinated people and with serious risks for those whose immunity has waned. Generative AI may reduce costs and accelerate parts of drug development, but no AI-generated medication has yet obtained FDA approval. The episode closes with a broader reflection on Season 11 of Fixing Healthcare. Pearl notes that the concerns raised by guests with large public followings are often different from the priorities emphasized by clinicians and national medical societies. Most Americans are not asking for unreasonable things. They want healthcare that is easier to access, affordable for their families and personalized to their circumstances. That gap, Pearl argues, may change how patients use technology. Large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are available 24/7, provide information at no additional cost and become more personalized as patients share more details. While many doctors worry that hospitals or insurers will replace them with AI, Pearl sees a different threat emerging: patients at home, frustrated by delays, high costs and feeling unheard, turning to generative AI because the healthcare system has not met their needs. Tune in to hear the full discussion and subscribe to Medicine: The Truth for more fact-based analysis of the medical, scientific and policy stories shaping American healthcare. * * * Dr. Robert Pearl is the author of “ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine” about the impact of AI on the future of medicine. Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on X and LinkedIn. The post MTT #109: Healthcare affordability, GLP-1s and the patient revolt ahead appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

At least 22,000 New Yorkers and 31,000 New Jerseyans have been cut from SNAP since new federal work requirements took effect earlier this year. The numbers are expected to grow, and food pantries are already seeing surging demand. WNYC reporter Karen Yi joins Janae with the latest, and what options remain for New Yorkers who've been kicked off the rolls. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images. Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of Medicine: The Truth, hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl dig for the facts beneath healthcare's biggest headlines. Today's show opens with the issue most ... The post MTT #109: Healthcare affordability, GLP-1s and the patient revolt ahead appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

July 28, 2026 - 8am: Trump praises tariff, mocks affordability (again) in Michigan rally Joe monologue on DSA Jim VandeHei discusses his latest piece: AXIOS: 'The 6 Stages of Political Surrender'  The future of soccer in America Trump set to meet with Ukraine's President Zelensky Trump set to meet with Netanyahu at White House today Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral today in Washington, DC Actress Emmy Rossum on her new thriller series "FURIOUS" To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's talk about the Trump admin admitting there's an affordability crisis….

The outcome of Michigan's Senate race will have major implications for the balance of power in Washington, DC, and for the future of the Democratic Party itself. With primaries taking place on August 4, all eyes are on the battle between progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and establishment candidate Haley Stephens to see who will represent Democrats in the general election. In this full, unedited interview, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez sits down with El-Sayed to talk about his campaign, the civil war within the Democratic party, and about fighting corporate oligarchy and MAGA fascism at the same time.Credits:Post-Production: David HebdenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

July 28, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul championed tort reform to bring down car insurance costs, so what other legal liability changes should policymakers consider to address affordability? We consider a range of options from Cary Silverman, a partner with Shook, Hardy & Bacon.

Estate agents expect house prices to increase by 5% on average in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). However, the SCSI report also indicates that the price of a new build property in the Dublin commuter belt is already out of reach for average earners.John O'Sullivan, member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors and Dublin based estate agent, and Michael Dowling from Irish Mortgage Brokers join The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The American Radicals Podcast covers 2026 to life in the 1990s. Check us out on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/09AZ2WuYnWbZ2941wsb6jW?si=76c005605dc64dc1 https://theleadingreport.com/article/new-study-finds-that-a-minimum-wage-worker-in-1971-had-a-lifestyle-affordability  https://theleadingreport.com/article/average-us-date-cost-rises-to-189-up-12-5-from-2025  https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-sues-colorado-providing-state-tuition-illegal-aliens https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/politics/iran-troop-deaths.html?unlocked_article_code=1.z1A.tEg0.Q-cw8cUlwBvw&smid=url-share  https://startupfortune.com/four-doge-alumni-raise-at-a-14-billion-valuation-for-cathedral-a-stealth-military-cybersecurity-startup-backed-by-a16z-and-sequoia/  https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5978536-cdc-awarded-pfizer-vaccine-contract/ 

This is a panel discussion with the following members: Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare, Aaron Rosenthal, Alexander Theodoridis.The topics covered are:-Counting the war wounded, not just the dead.-Affordability in the US-The role of the Heritage Foundation and the suppression of workers-Health care and jobs link-The 2026 elections, and Trump's likely actions to try voter suppression- A real post-elections strategy is needed-A real change in Congress is neededThe Supreme Court's use of the shadow docket to change the laws, with no accountability-Foster more activism at state and local levels. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "That's how every empire falls, " John Prine

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, host John Solomon takes listeners on a Sunday brunch edition filled with insightful discussions on pressing political issues. The episode kicks off with a focus on Maryland, where state lawmakers recently shifted their attention from affordability to a controversial redistricting plan aimed at eliminating the last Republican congressional district in the state. Congressman Andy Harris, a prominent member of the House Freedom Caucus, joins the conversation to discuss the implications of this gerrymandering effort and what it means for his district's future.Next, Solomon welcomes Congressman Tom McClintock from California, who shares his perspective on navigating political challenges in a predominantly liberal state. Their discussion touches on the broader implications of current legislative efforts and the importance of standing firm on conservative values.The episode also features a segment with our partners from Allegiance Gold, which discusses the intersection of economic uncertainty and the ongoing conflict in Iran, delving into how these factors can impact personal finances.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If we look at car durability, safety, comfort, efficiency (and features we could never dream of a few decades back), many new cars are a bargain relative to their equivalents. Canada opens its market to 49,000 Chinese-made Xpengs, BYD, Geely, Xaomi cars. However, Tesla's Chinese factory may be first to eagerly respond to that ruling.

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7.23.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Lonn Hartman Attack. Howard Freshmen Unenrolled. Mamdani On Affordability. JPMorgan Bias Suit_ It's been more than a week since Detroit-area youth mentor Lonn Hartman was found with life-threatening neck wounds at the Bliss-fest Music Festival in northern Michigan. We'll talk to Hartman's friend and the family spokesperson about the investigation and the text she received from him saying he didn't feel safe. Incoming Howard University freshmen say they were unenrolled despite believing their financial aid, grants, and scholarships covered their tuition. We'll talk to one of the students impacted and an expert to explain next steps. A former JPMorgan Chase vice president is suing the financial giant for discrimination. She'll be here with her attorney to explain some of the things she had to endure. And I'll share my conversation with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani about his plans for the black community. Black Star Network Partner: Chapter Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter discusses how high gasoline prices and affordability issues weigh on the upcoming U.S. midterms. The conversation also covers the Trump administration's use of punitive tariffs against Canada, drawing parallels to the Smoot-Hawley Act, which historically exacerbated the Great Depression by triggering international trade wars. (13)

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Lindsey Johnson, president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, talks about why affordability concerns are putting renewed political pressure on banks over credit card rates, overdraft and late fees. She also tackles the future of the CFPB, open banking, crypto legislation, agentic AI and why she's optimistic in the fight against fraud.

What makes a solar energy project truly successful? Is it renewable power alone or the value it creates for the people and communities it serves? In this episode of Silicon Ranch Radio, Nick de Vries talks with Chris Jones, CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric, about meeting the "meat and potatoes" test: delivering reliable, affordable electricity while strengthening local communities. Together, they discuss the launch of CattleTracker™, the role of cost-effective locally generated solar in a growing region, and why preserving productive farmland can go hand in hand with building the grid of the future.  

This Day in Maine for Monday, July 20, 2026.

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Thaddeus McCotter connects global energy prices to military strategy, noting how Ukrainian drone strikes on Russianrefineries impact domestic affordability. He warns that the Republican party must clarify objectives in Iran and Ukraineto address MAGA base concerns regarding "forever wars" before the upcoming midterm elections. (14)

Let's talk about 95% saying there's an affordability crisis and most saying it's getting worse…

If your inbox looks anything like mine, you've probably seen the same headlines I have. Housing crisis. AI. Interest rates. Mergers. Rent control. Everybody's yelling, and somehow we're all supposed to figure out what's actually important. I'm sharing a few of the stories that landed in my inbox this week and giving you my take on what they actually mean for REALTORS®, homeowners, landlords, and anybody trying to make sense of today's housing market. Some of these headlines deserve your attention. Others? Not so much.   Key takeaways to listen for Why I don't believe real estate will ever become a commodity Thoughts on rent control and the unintended consequences that follow Where AI can actually help your business and where it can't Why housing policy deserves more attention from real estate professionals How to decide which headlines are worth paying attention to   Resources mentioned in this episode REALTORS® Legislative Meetings   Join the Conversation Live Thanks for spending part of your day with me. Every Thursday at 9:00 AM ET, I go live on YouTube to talk through the week's biggest housing and real estate headlines. The best part is hearing your questions and perspectives while we're live. I'd love for you to join the conversation. Subscribe and turn on notifications here:

Brian Szytel hosts Dividend Cafe on Thursday, July 16, describing a down market day driven by rotation out of tech and semis, with the Nasdaq down 1.5% versus modest declines in the Dow and S&P, and equal-weighted S&P outperforming cap-weighted by over 160 bps. He highlights ongoing housing weakness: existing home sales at the lowest pace since 1995, affordability pressures with mortgage payments rising from about $1,700 to $3,100 since 2020, and record home equity (~$11T) contributing to illiquidity as most homeowners have rates below current levels. He addresses financials' July strength, noting they signal economic health but appear fairly to slightly richly valued around 2x price-to-book. Economic data was mostly positive (retail sales +0.2%, Philly Fed 41 vs 13, claims 208 vs 218) while housing data disappointed (builder sentiment down, pending sales -5.6%). 00:00 Market Wrap and Rotation 00:47 Housing Market Stuck 01:23 Affordability and Equity 03:08 Financials Sector Question 04:36 Economic Data Rundown 05:12 Housing Data Misses 05:37 Closing Thoughts Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill says affordability is the biggest issue in the midterm election, even though U.S. annual inflation dropped more than expected last month. What we know about President Trump's “Speech to the Nation” on Thursday evening. Sina Toossi, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy, discusses Iran, whether a viable military solution exists, and what he predicts will happen next. How the latest shooting by an ICE agent could impact the Maine Senate race. Final Thought: The World Cup is coming to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of this conversation on The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down again with real estate developer and former mortgage industry executive Jon Irvine to dive deep into America's housing affordability crisis and the groundbreaking California legislation that could reshape how homes are built across the country. Jon shares a pivotal personal moment, selling a modest 2,000 sq ft Beverly Grove home for $3.35 million, that crystallized why younger generations are being priced out of homeownership. From there, the conversation explores California Senate Bill 1123 (SB 1123), a transformative zoning law that could allow developers to build up to 10 homes where only one previously stood, at price points 30–50% below comparable market properties. The episode also touches on the role of AI in streamlining permitting, the lingering impact of the LA wildfires on housing policy, and Jon's ambitious plan to build 500–1,000 homes in the Los Angeles basin over the next three to four years. In this episode, Darius and Jon will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Recap of Part One (02:53) The Future of Housing and Home Ownership (05:47) Transitioning from Lending to Development (08:12) The Challenges of Affordability in Housing (11:16) California's New Housing Law: SB 1123 (13:50) Understanding the Housing Shortage Crisis (16:50) The Transformative Impact of SB 1123 (19:37) Navigating the Development Process (22:00) The Realities of Building in California (25:21) Challenges in Real Estate Development (29:43) Streamlining the Entitlement Process (32:29) The Impact of SB 1123 on Development (36:59) Addressing California's Housing Shortage (42:30) Creating Affordable Housing Solutions Jon Irvine is the Founder and CEO of Westcove Development, a Southern California real estate development firm specializing in design-forward, small-lot single family homes in high-demand, supply-constrained markets. Drawing on California's evolving housing legislation — including SB 1123 — Westcove manages the full development lifecycle from acquisition and entitlement through construction and sale. Jon brings nearly three decades of senior executive experience in residential finance, having held leadership roles at Change Lending, Banc of California, OneWest Bank (under CEO Steven Mnuchin), and Mr. Cooper/Nationstar, where he led initiatives across capital markets, production, and strategic growth. Through Westcove, he channels deep institutional finance expertise into scalable residential development built to meet California's urgent housing needs. Connect with Jon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonirvine/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Westcove-Development-61572683421911/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeMost of the energy decisions that touch daily life in America get made in state legislatures, and the people making them are increasingly new to the job. In smaller states, a freshly elected lawmaker gets a pad of paper, no staff, and about 150 lobbyists at the door, then votes on billion-dollar energy budgets in a landscape where the technology changes faster than anyone can track. On this episode of Volts, David Roberts talks with Hawaii state Senator Chris Lee, co-founder of the Electric Innovation Initiative, a bipartisan network betting that education moves electrification faster than mandates: put lawmakers in front of working technology, connect them across state lines, and let affordability carry the argument where climate framing will not. As Lee puts it, "nine times out of ten, people just don't know what they don't know."Chapters:00:00 Introduction03:39 How electrification clicked: the 2008 iPhone moment06:10 The education gap: why the initiative exists11:35 Proxy staff and cross-state validation15:44 What lands on the tours: eVTOL to the data-center win-win20:51 Plain 'electrification': the bipartisan framing bet26:28 Climate hushing and Hawaii's two-track proof30:17 Policy that spreads: e-buses, heat pumps, RFPs37:37 Utility business-model reform: Hawaii's PBR law42:03 Affordability after the federal subsidies45:22 Hawaii under pressure: LNG and the Lahaina grid51:53 State power against federal hostility55:19 The ten-year vision and the closing advice

7.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump-IRS Settlement Blocked. Jeffries Slams GOP Affordability Crisis. Lindsay Graham Dies _ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kalshi.com/r/soccer10, which auto-applies the code at checkout. Kalshi. Trade What's Next_ Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.____Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gave a tribute to Lindsey Graham after his death this weekend, but his remarks left some people confused. U.S. strikes in Iran continue after a key Iranian leader was killed by American forces. Another heat wave is starting today and could make concerns about Legionnaires’ disease in New York worse. Mark interviews Fox News contributor Liz Peek. Liz dives into New York’s growing affordability crisis, as highlighted in her latest column. They also discussed criticism of Mayor Mamdani’s new immigrant neighborhood map and concerns from the Jewish community. Mark discussed a recent ICE-involved shooting in Maine and New York City’s increasing financial problems. In Connecticut, there have been 31 reports of bears entering homes. Uncle Giuseppe's supermarket is opening a new location in the Tri-State area. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O’Reilly. Bill explains how media coverage has become more one-sided in recent years and how that affects politics. They also talked about the ongoing conflict with Iran, the threat to peace talks, and President Trump’s stance on avoiding civilian casualties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Let's talk about Trump refusing to sign the affordability bill and it becoming law anyway....

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill breaks down the latest on the Iran deal and why Trump says the ceasefire is over. President Trump's comments on communism in his latest press conference. The IOC lifts the suspension on Russian teams ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Alvin Lui, founder and president of Courage Is a Habit, discusses the decline of public schooling and how we got here. Is the United States experiencing an affordability crisis? Final Thought: Bill announces tomorrow's We'll Do It LIVE! guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices