Podcasts about Albertsons

San Diego firefighters on the ground and in the air quickly put out a brush fire in the Crest area, east of El Cajon, yesterday afternoon. Several local organizations like Albertsons, Vons, and the San Diego Humane Society are pitching to raise money for victims of the LA wildfires. Probation was denied for a local mother of three who ran a multi-million dollar retail crime ring targeting Ulta Beauty.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Friday. 

The state attorney general has started cracking down on medical spas marketing unapproved versions of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: CEO envisions a smaller, stronger Walgreens as store closures kick in; Jewel parent Albertsons raises profit guidance after dropping Kroger deal; Texas investor pays $148 million for Evanston apartments, a record for the burbs; and developer cashes out on Whole Foods warehouse in Pullman.

Bill Kirk and Pablo Garces cover Albertsons (ACI) earnings. Bill says that we're waiting for fiscal 2025 guidance in their next report after its failed merger with Kroger (KR). He has a Buy rating and $23 price target on the stock, citing efficiency and buyback programs. Pablo points to lower market share amid competition from mass merchants, dollar stores, and other grocery upstarts. He has a BB+ rating on ACI, expecting it to benefit from a cautious consumer. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Trader Joe's announces a dozen new stores. The Biden Administration's move to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes advances. And Albertsons reports stronger-than-expected earnings in Q3.

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Linda Gillison, Soundman Jim and Mark host the show this week. Our word of the week is “H-1B Visa” and how they are affecting workers in the computer and software industries. We will then take a look at the war of words in the Trump camp over these same H-1B visas. Then we turn to H-2B visas, what the outgoing Biden Administration is doing with them and how it affects US truckers. Next, we hear DSA organizer Robbie Liben read his opinion piece on the assassination of the United Healthcare CEO and the health insurance industry. Then we look at the recent massive increase in the number of unhoused. We look at the late Jimmy Carter's record on labor issues in his one-term as President. Finally, we discuss the failed mega-merger of grocery giants Albertsons and Kroger.

The Samis are kicking off the new year with all the tools, tips, and actionable advice you need to crush 2025. To start the episode, they reflect on the past year and guide you through a powerful exercise to reset, set intentions, and lay the foundation for success. From letting go of what no longer serves you to choosing your “word of the year,” they're here to help you take charge of every aspect of your life.Next, they break down the key “buckets” of life—physical health, mental health, relationships, self-love, and career—sharing practical ways to level up each one. Think: strategies for building inner resilience, auditing your relationships, and turning your passions into actionable goals. Plus, don't miss their 14-day January Jumpstart program with Sami Clarke and Brynley—it's perfect for anyone ready to tackle their physical health goals head-on.This episode is all about showing up for yourself in 2025. Grab a notebook (or your Notes app), hit play, and get ready to reflect, plan, and own the year ahead.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Do what I did, add Puori's PW1 to your routine now! Right now, get an amazing 20% off, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Don't wait! Use promo code TRANSFORM at Puori.com/TRANSFORM.Take proactive care of your vaginal health and head to OPositiv.com/TRANSFORM or enter TRANSFORM at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.Celebrate sustainably this holiday season! Visit repurpose.com and use code TRANSFORM25 at checkout for 25%off your entire order. You can also find us at Ralph's, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Albertsons. This year, replace it with Repurpose and host with joy for you and the planet.Gift luxury this holiday season without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/transform for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Commit to yourself with Oura Ring. Visit https://bit.ly/4gbqAkc.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy holidays, Lemon Drops! This week, the Lautners are bringing you a festive-themed episode featuring Dancing With the Stars pros Rylee Arnold and Ezra Sosa! They kick things off by sharing their holiday plans and reflecting on the evolution of their friendship, from when they first met to how they became so close. The conversation shifts to all things Dancing With the Stars, with Rylee opening up about what this season meant to her—dancing with Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik, making it to the finale for the first time, and scoring her first perfect 10—while Ezra shares his journey to becoming a pro, including his experience dancing with Anna Delvey. They spill on their thoughts about the ***infamous showmances and offer a sneak peek into the upcoming DWTS tour. Rylee also shares details about her new relationship with Walker before diving into a hilarious game of "Naughty or Nice," covering everything from Santa and Christmas traditions to PDA and more!Be sure to follow Rylee https://instagram.com/ryleearnold1/ and Ezra https://instagram.com/ezra.sosa/!Get tickets for the Dancing With The Stars tour here: https://dwtstour.com/To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on Instagram:The Squeeze: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/Tay Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylautner/Taylor Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/& TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Get 25% off + FREE shipping on Roots Focus at SilverStarNutrition.com using code SQUEEZE. Fuel your brain, sharpen your focus, and boost your energy with every sip. Don't wait—head to SilverStarNutrition.com to elevate your everyday! Visit repurpose.com and use code SQUEEZE25 at checkout for 25% off your entire order. You can also find us at Ralph's, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Albertsons.Bring your traditions to life with independent art and design this holiday season. Use code SQUEEZE for 20% off Minted holiday cards and gifts. Discover Drunk Elephant's C-Luma Hydrabright Serum at Ulta Beauty stores and online at ulta.comVisit Justingredients.us and use code squeeze for free shipping on your order.Remember to head to Zbiotics.com/SQUEEZE and use code SQUEEZE at checkout for 15% off.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode of Transform, hosts Sami Clarke and Sami Spalter bring together insights from top wellness experts, including Gracie Norton, Mark Hyman, Shira Barlow, and Angelo Keely. It's a powerful mash-up of health and wellness tips designed to help you take control of your body and mind.The episode dives into the importance of personalized care—like getting your blood work done before investing in supplements—and explores Sami Clarke's personal journey with PCOS. You'll also walk away with actionable tips to audit your current habits, improve your metabolic health, and reduce inflammation. From functional medicine to amino acids, this conversation is packed with practical ways to reconnect with yourself and take the first steps toward feeling your best. Don't miss this transformative episode!Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:If you're ready for better sleep, head to www.neurogum.com and use code TRANSFORM for 15% off your first order of Sleep & Recharge melt away mints. Get your best sleep yet – your body will thank you.Gift luxury this holiday season without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/transform for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Celebrate sustainably this holiday season! Visit repurpose.com and use code TRANSFORM25 at checkout for 25% off your entire order. You can also find us at Ralph's, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Albertsons. This year, replace it with Repurpose and host with joy for you and the planet.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens to an organization when learning and development disappears? It's a question more leaders are facing as L&D teams shrink or are deprioritized, even as the demand for a skilled workforce grows. Michelle Kay, Head of Learning and Development at Albertsons, has a clear answer: the unique expertise of L&D is irreplaceable. Managing learning for over 355,000 associates across one of the nation's largest grocery chains, Michelle demonstrates how L&D can be a driving force behind business success, even in the face of change and uncertainty.Michelle's perspective blends optimism and realism as she tackles pressing challenges like AI integration, burnout, and evolving workforce expectations. She explores how L&D functions as a critical link between talent development and business needs, offering tools for long-term growth and innovation.Through her candid insights and stories, she shows how learning teams can remain relevant, impactful, and future-focused—despite the shifting dynamics of the workplace.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How L&D can remain relevant in shrinking organizations [2:10]How generative AI might reduce burnout and simplify work [12:00]Balancing alignment and innovation in L&D leadership [17:22]Why curiosity is key for navigating rapid change [21:00]The unique skills L&D professionals bring to the table [25:55]How to approach AI experimentation in a low-risk way [30:10]What happens when L&D teams partner with AI for growth [33:30]Resources & People MentionedGenerative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, AI voice generators):Explore ChatGPT | AI Voice Generators like ElevenLabsMalcolm Gladwell's Revenge of the Tipping Point audiobookConnect with Michelle KayMichelle Kay on LinkedInConnect With Red Thread ResearchWebsite: Red Thread ResearchOn LinkedInOn FacebookOn TwitterSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES

Ralph and team spend the entire hour with Israeli reporter, Gideon Levy, a singular voice in an otherwise compliant domestic press to discuss his book “The Killing of Gaza: Reports on a Catastrophe” a series of columns written before and after the October 7th, 2023 attacks that put this ongoing tragedy in historical context.Gideon Levy is a Haaretz columnist and a member of the newspaper's editorial board. He is the author of the weekly “Twilight Zone” feature, which covers the Israeli occupation in the West Bank and Gaza over the last 25 years, as well as the writer of political editorials for the newspaper. He is the author of The Punishment of Gaza, and his latest book is The Killing of Gaza: Reports on a Catastrophe.If you talk with me about a very broad scheme—not ending this war now in Gaza, but really for a long range, a real vision—the vision is only the choice between an apartheid state between the river and the sea, or a democracy between the river and the sea. There is no third way anymore, unfortunately. And we have to choose, and the world has to choose: Is the world ready to accept a second apartheid state, or is the world ready to act for having an equal democracy for Palestinians and Israelis living between the river and the sea?Gideon LevyWe have to stick to global, universal values: occupation is illegal, apartheid is immoral, and war is always cruel.Gideon LevyAfter the 7th of October, an iron curtain fell between Israel and any kind of human sentiments toward Gaza— the people of Gaza, the victims of Gaza, we don't want to hear, we don't want to know, we are not bothered, and we have the right to do whatever we want.Gideon LevyWe hear about the hundred hostages held by Hamas underground a great deal in the US media, but we don't hear much about the torture and the other mistreatment of thousands of Palestinians—some of them women and children—who were arrested, just arbitrarily kidnapped, and sent to Israeli jails.Ralph NaderNews 12/18/241. Our top story this week comes from Public Citizen Corporate Crime expert Rick Claypool, who reports that the Biden Department of Justice has opted to not prosecute McKinsey, the consulting firm that advised Purdue Pharma to “turbocharge” OxyContin sales even as the opioid crisis reached its peak. Instead, the DOJ announced they would enter into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the firm; in other words, the Biden administration is giving McKinsey a get out of jail free card for their role in perhaps the most expansive, destructive, and clear case of corporate crime this century. Claypool rightly calls this deal “Pathetic” and “A slap in the face to everyone who lost a loved one to the crisis.”2. On December 10th, a federal judge blocked Kroger's proposed $20 billion acquisition of Albertsons supermarkets, per the Wall Street Journal. According to the Journal, U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson sided with the Federal Trade Commission, which had sued to stop the merger, agreeing that this consolidation in the grocery store sector would “erode competition and raise prices for consumers.” This argument was particularly poignant given the soaring cost of groceries since the COVID-19 pandemic. In the aftermath of this decision, Albertsons has filed suit against Kroger alleging that the larger supermarket chain had resisted calls to “divest itself of a larger number of stores,” in order to stave off the inevitable antitrust actions federal regulators would bring against this merger. Albertsons filed this lawsuit, which seeks at least $6 billion in damages less than 24 hours after the ruling, per the Journal.3. On December 14th, the BBC reported 26-year-old OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead in his San Francisco apartment. In October, Balaji exposed that OpenAI had flagrantly violated US copyright laws while developing its flagship AI program ChatGPT. Balaji's revelations form the underpinnings of lawsuits against OpenAI by news publishers, including the New York Times, as well as best-selling authors who allege their work was unlawfully used to train the company's AI models. The BBC reports that Balaji's death was ruled a suicide by the San Francisco medical examiner's office and that his body was discovered by police when they were called in to “check on his wellbeing.” This report does not include who called in the wellness check.4. According to intrepid independent journalist Ken Klippenstein, the New York Times has issued internal guidance directing staff to “dial back” its use of photos of Luigi Mangione's face. The reasons for withholding images of Mangione's face – bizarre in its own right given the inherent newsworthiness of such photos – is however just the tip of the iceberg. The Times has also directed its reporters to refrain from publishing Mangione's manifesto, despite having copies in their possession. As Mr. Klippenstein puts it “This is media paternalism at its worst, the idea that seeing the shooter's face too much, or reading his 262-word statement, will necessarily inspire copy-cat assassinations and should therefore be withheld from the public.” To his immense credit, Mr. Klippenstein has published the manifesto in full, which is available on his Substack – as are photos of Mangione's face.5. Turning to the Middle East, the diplomatic tension between Israel and Ireland continues to deepen. On December 11th, the Middle East Monitor reported that Ireland will “formally join South Africa's genocide case against Israel,” at the International Court of Justice, following formal approval by the Irish government. Ireland will reportedly ask the Court to “broaden its interpretation” of what constitutes genocide, according to the nation's Foreign Minister Micheal Martin. Martin went on to say that Ireland is “concerned that a very narrow interpretation of what constitutes genocide leads to a culture of impunity in which the protection of civilians is minimised,” and that the government has also approved joining the Gambia's genocide case against Myanmar. Just days later, Israel announced that the country would shutter its embassy in Dublin, accusing Ireland of “extreme anti-Israel policies,” including joining the genocide lawsuit and recognizing the state of Palestine, per CNN. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, facing harsh criticism from Israeli politicians, wrote “I utterly reject the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel. Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-International law.”6. In more Palestine news, the Hill has published a heartrending op-ed by Hamid Ali, widower to Aysenur Eygi, the American citizen murdered in cold blood by the IDF during a protest in the West Bank in September of this year. This piece begins “What do you do with the clothes your wife was wearing when she was killed, now stained with her blood? How do you preserve them as evidence for an investigation that may never happen? What else can you do when your government has given no indication that it will hold her killer — a soldier in the army of a close ally — accountable[?]” Ali goes on to tell the story of how he met Aysenur, how they fell in love, and eventually got married – and recounts the eyewitness testimony that she was shot after “20 minutes of calm, sheltering behind an olive tree.” Ali also expresses his anger and frustration – both at the Israeli military's flimsy attempt to cover up the murder by falsely claiming she was “shot accidentally during a violent protest,” an assertion that, he notes, was swiftly debunked by major news outlets – and at the United States government, which has refused to hold the Israeli military accountable. Ali ends this piece by laying out how he and his family will meet with the State Department and members of Congress next week to “plead with them to do something about Aysenur's senseless killing…support our family's call for an independent U.S. investigation into her death and accountability for the soldier that killed her…[and] urge President Biden to prioritize this case in the last days of his administration and uphold justice for our family.”7. Last week, we reported on the so-called “mutiny” of younger Democrats against the old-guard poised to take the ranking member committee seats in the new Congress. Chief among these was AOC's bid to seize the ranking member slot on the Oversight Committee from Congressman Gerry Connolly, who is 74 years old and suffering from cancer. At first, it seemed like the young Congresswoman from Queens had successfully outmaneuvered Connolly – even going so far as to pledge that she would no longer back primary challenges against incumbent Democrats, a cornerstone of her outsider brand and appeal, POLITICO reports. Yet, with help from the Democratic power brokers including Nancy Pelsoi, Connolly was able to beat back this challenge at the Democratic Steering Committee. The final vote was a lopsided 131-84, per Axios.8. Our last three stories this week concern the legacy of the Biden Administration. First, progressives are calling on the president to pardon environmental lawyer Steven Donziger, who has faced persecution as a “corporate political prisoner” per American University's Center for Environment Community & Equity for his role in suing Chevron over that company's environmental devastation in Ecuador. In a letter signed by 34 congressional Democrats, led by Congressman Jim McGovern and including Senators Bernie Sanders and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with Representatives Rashida Tlaib, Pramila Jayapal, and Jamie Raskin among others, the progressives write “Mr. Donziger is the only lawyer in U.S. history to be subject to any period of detention on a misdemeanor contempt of court charge…the legal case against Mr. Donziger, as well as the excessively harsh nature of the punishment against him, are directly tied to his prior work against Chevron.” This letter continues “Pardoning Mr. Donziger”…[would send] “a powerful message to the world that billion-dollar corporations cannot act with impunity against lawyers and their clients who defend the public interest.” We echo this call to pardon Donziger, particularly since President Biden's recent, highly-publicized pardons have consisted of corrupt public officials and his own troubled son Hunter.9. Next, Reuters reports that on December 11th, the Senate opted not to back President Biden's renomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board. The upper chamber voted 50-49 against holding a confirmation vote, with the usual suspects – Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema – defeating the move. Had the Senate reconfirmed McFerran, the balance of the labor board would have remained tilted in favor of Democrats and their allies in organized labor. Now, incoming President Trump will be able to stack the board with his own nominees, expected to be much friendlier to business. Trump is also expected to sack NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, who has been instrumental in leveraging the power of the NLRB in favor of workers.10. Finally, on a lighter note, Deadline reports the NLRB has ruled that contests on the Netflix dating show Love Is Blind are in fact employees under the law. This reclassification opens the door to widespread unionization throughout the unscripted television sector, which has long skirted the heavily-unionized Hollywood system. The fallout from this decision will have to be observed over time and the Trump NLRB could certainly seek to hold the line against unionization in that industry – of which Trump himself was a longtime fixture – but this decision could mean an almost unprecedented expansion of the Screen Actors Guild. We will be watching.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week, the Lautners took The Squeeze to Detroit, Michigan for an exclusive sit-down interview with Aidan Hutchinson, former Michigan Wolverine and current Detroit Lion, widely regarded as one of the NFL's best defensive players. Aidan opens up about the moment his record-setting season abruptly ended with a devastating leg injury, breaking both his tibia and fibula. He shares the raw emotions of being carted off the field, the challenges of acceptance and recovery, and what his coach Dan Campbell shared with him post-injury. Aidan reflects on the Lions' historic season, his admiration for the team's performance in his absence, and the delicate balance between his drive to return and prioritizing his long-term health. He offers insights into his rehab progress, mental outlook, and the unwavering support of his family throughout his recovery. Aidan also reveals how the experience has reshaped his perspective and shares the mantra that keeps him grounded, along with the inspiration behind his meaningful tattoo.Be sure to follow Aidan https://instagram.com/aidanhutch97 and HOUSE of HUTCH https://instagram.com/thehousehutch/! To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on Instagram:The Squeeze: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/Tay Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylautner/Taylor Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/& TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Put your water to work with Gatorade Hydration Booster. You can use code BOOST20 on Gatorade.com to try it yourself for 20% off.Visit repurpose.com and use code SQUEEZE25 at checkout for 25% off your entire order. You can also find us at Ralph's, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Albertsons. This year, replace it with Repurpose and host with joy for you and the planet.Go to Storyworth.com/squeeze today and save $10 on your first purchase! Discover Drunk Elephant's C-Luma Hydrabright Serum at Ulta Beauty stores and online at ulta.comGift yourself and your loved ones the best gift of all - Jenni Kayne. Get 15% off your first order when you use code THESQUEEZE at checkout at jennikayne.com.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how financial scammers exploit emotions and how you can protect your finances from their latest tactics. How can you protect your money from online scams? What steps can you take to safeguard yourself from financial deception? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into the harrowing tale of Judith, a 79-year-old who fell victim to a sophisticated scam that led to the loss of nearly $600,000. Joined by Michelle Singletary, a personal finance columnist for the Washington Post, they unravel the tactics scammers use to prey on emotions and trust, emphasizing the importance of awareness and empathy in scam prevention. Then, Sean and Anna break down recent financial headlines, including updates on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new rule on overdraft fees, and the halted merger between Albertsons and Kroger.  We're off next week, but you can follow our latest coverage on NerdWallet's financial news hub: https://www.nerdwallet.com/h/news/financial-news  In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: scam prevention, online scams, phone scams, scam awareness, financial fraud, scammer tactics, protecting your savings, scam victims, scammer manipulation, scam warning signs, elderly scam victims, scam support, scam protection tips, FBI impersonation scam, financial security, bank manager intervention, scam victim recovery, fraud prevention, scam prevention strategies, protecting retirement savings, scam red flags, scam recovery, scam education, online fraud, scam prevention awareness, and scam victim advocacy. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.

In this special year-end episode of Transform, the Samis reflect on the biggest lessons they've learned in 2024. From self-love and prioritizing your health to navigating friendships, family, career wins, and relationships, they're breaking it all down to help you step into 2025 as your most empowered self.This episode is your reminder to reflect, reset, and keep growing. The Samis dive into finding balance (because rest is productive), share their lessons on health and wellness, and open up about family, friendships, careers, and marriage. Let's close out the year together and step into the best version of ourselves for the new year!Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:We've worked out a special offer for our audience! Receive 15% off your first order. Go to tryarmra.com/TRANSFORM or enter TRANSFORM to get 15% off your first order.Get ahead of the New Year with a routine that helps you now by going to Seed.com/transform and use code 25TRANSFORM to get 25% off your first month.Cotton is The Fabric of Now. Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comCelebrate sustainably this holiday season! Visit repurpose.com and use code TRANSFORM25 at checkout for 25% off your entire order. You can also find us at Ralph's, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Albertsons. This year, replace it with Repurpose and host with joy for you and the planet.Transform is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find comfort this December, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/TRANSFORMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breakups are always hard. Especially when you’re two of the largest grocery mega-conglomerates in the country. Last week two judges – including a federal judge in Oregon and a superior court judge based in Seattle – officially blocked a merger between grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons. The companies had argued they needed to unite to compete with the likes of Wal-Mart. While an appeal is possible, Albertsons has backed out of the merger altogether and is now suing Kroger for $600 million over legal fees and the shareholder value it claims it lost in the merger attempt. It’s a big deal for the state of Washington, and not only because Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson sued to stop the merger as Attorney General. He argued it would lower competition in the industry and raise grocery prices. It was also a big deal because it would’ve meant the likely sale of 124 grocery stores here – the most of any state – to a third-party company. So... the big grocery merger is dead a major victory for Ferguson and FTC chair Lina Khan, who’s credited with reviving the federal government’s role in antitrust enforcement. But this is also an inflection point for the future of antitrust. President Trump has tapped new leaders for the FTC and the Justice Department’s antitrust division. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee is wrapping up a hearing on “A Bipartisan Path Forward for Antitrust," where Senator Amy Klobuchar says she hopes to highlight the ways Democrats and Republicans can work together on tackling anti-competitive monopolies, including in the tech industry. So what happened to spoil the Kroger-Albertsons partnership plans, and will the next big merger go forward under Trump? Soundside spoke with John Kirkwood, a professor at Seattle University School of Law. He’s a nationally-renowned antitrust expert and established the first antitrust policy office at the FTC. Soundside also spoke with Stacy Mitchell, the co-executive director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. The group opposed the Albertsons-Kroger merger. Mitchell wrote two recent articles in The Atlantic exploring the history of food deserts what the merger's failure means for the FTC going forward. Guests: John Kirkwood, professor at Seattle University School of Law. He’s a nationally-renowned antitrust expert and established the first antitrust policy office at the FTC. Stacy Mitchell, co-executive director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Related links: Read Stacy Mitchell's story in The Atlantic here: The Hidden Cause of Food Deserts - The Atlantic Lina Khan Goes Out With a Bang - The Atlantic Building an oasis in a rural WA ‘food desert’ | The Seattle Times KUOW - Albertsons calls off merger with Kroger. Now what? Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auto theft, particularly at airports - has spiked around the country. Holidays travelers are especially at risk, but there is something you can do to keep track of your vehicle. Also today, Albertsons is suing Kroger now that the merger deal has collapsed. Clark discusses how this antitrust ruling matters - or doesn't - to us as consumers.  Grand Theft Auto: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Supermarket Antitrust Ruling And You: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Clark's Christmas Kids 2024 How To Find and Claim Missing Money in Your Name How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Chase Sapphire Reserve® vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2025 Do I Need To Unfreeze My Credit To Shop for Car Insurance? What's the Best Savings Account for a Teenager? What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids? When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance? 10 Things Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Always Cover Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing is a decades-long game. (00:14) Bill Barker and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The Federal Trade Commission's ruling on junk fees. - What killed a merger between Kroger and Albertsons. - How younger investors can prepare for the next bear market. Then, (17:28) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp offer some tips on tax-loss harvesting. WSJ column discussed: https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/why-this-frothy-market-has-me-scared-295c07c3 Companies discussed: KR, ACI, AZO, AAPL, ORLY, SBUX Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks about Apple working on foldable phone and tables, OpenAI takes on Google with real time search for everyone, and META smartglasses. What killed a $20BIL grocery deal? Albertsons says Kroger did. California got millions to train workers in disaster relief, but it's leaving money on the table.  

Live from an ESG-scented 100% cotton unisex onesie, it's an all-new Terrific Tuesday edition of Business Pants. Joined by Analyst-Hole Matt Moscardi! On today's anti-anti-DEI lovefest called December 17th 2024: Random ESG Headlines That I Care About Because Somebody Has To Care About Something and Changing the Methodology for Fortune 100 Most Powerful Executives!Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.DAMION1Random ESG Headlines That I Care About Because Somebody Has To Care About Something:Walmart is the 2024 Yahoo Finance Company of the YearThe legacy retailer, once seen as slow to adopt technology as Amazon (AMZN) rose to the forefront, has quietly invested in everything from artificial intelligence and augmented reality to same-day delivery and cheap groceries. The combo punch has led to nearly four quarters of record earnings — and a title as Yahoo Finance's annual Company of the Year award winner.A committee of Yahoo Finance editorial leaders selected Walmart because of its strong year of sales and profits, financial outperformance relative to key rivals like Target (TGT), and a stock price that has reached fresh records in 2024.Another unknown is the impact of Walmart's Nov. 26 decision to scale back its DEI work amid right-wing pressure. The decision came a few days after our interviews with McMillon and Rainey, at which time Walmart had already secured its Yahoo Finance Company of the Year recognition.In a Dec. 2 phone call with Yahoo Finance, Walmart's chief people officer, Donna Morris, defended the company's choice:"We are the exact same company today as we were last week, and we will continue to be the same company," Morris said. "We act with integrity, we serve our customers and our members, and we strive for excellence. So our values are absolutely not changing.""Our values are absolutely not changing, the specific initiatives or terms, they change over time," she continued. The company started moving to "belonging" in early 2023, though Morris said the move wasn't due to pressure from any specific group."When you talk about diversity, equity, inclusion, all in part, there can be communities, and often the largest communities, that step back and say, 'Geez, I'm not sure if I'm even actually included'," Morris explained of the decision.After Floyd's murder, a "majority" of companies felt the need to boost their DEI efforts, but now they are reevaluating. "What we observed and felt was really important is that everyone was part of that work, and that's why we really made the shift," Morris said.‘A huge regression': Walmart's DEI rollback incites new racial equity pushA year after the murder of George Floyd, Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart had a warning for corporate America. The death of Floyd triggered a wave of protest over systemic racism and was “not an isolated event. We have a long history of racism, and we see unacceptable events continue.”Walmart and other large US corporations made pledges to address inequities within their business, ones many feared would be dropped once the focus on Floyd's killing and its aftermath faded. “We can't let that be the case,” he wrote, outlining how the company was releasing its “diversity metrics twice a year” and calling on companies to “continue to address systemic racism and the structural inequities that are rooted in this nation's history of slavery and that persist today”.Times have changed. Last month Walmart became the latest corporation to cave to a rightwing campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, announcing it would stop using the term DEI altogether, drop DEI trainings, no longer consider race and gender as a means to improve diversity when making offers to suppliers and would not renew a racial equity center committed to addressing “the root causes of gaps in outcomes experienced by Black and African American people”.The union-backed Walmart workers group United for Respect has tried to introduce a shareholder proposal at Walmart's past two annual shareholder meetings for a third-party independent racial equity audit of the corporation.The racial equity shareholder proposal has come up short of the 20% support it would need for Walmart to discuss it, receiving 18% in 2023 and just over 15% in 2024. Hightower said she planned on reintroducing it at the 2025 annual shareholder meeting in Arkansas.Why Tarang Amin, CEO of E.l.f. Beauty, is Modern CEO of the YearModern CEO set out to recognize an executive who embodies the traits and values we've been covering in this newsletter for the last two years: inclusion, accessibility, humility, and innovationEarlier this year, E.l.f. proclaimed its commitment to diversity when it launched “Change the Board Game,” a campaign to encourage corporate board diversity. “I'm proud to say that our board has 78% women and 44% diverse representation,” Amin tells Modern CEO. “We've seen the power in our own business of having that type of representation, but we don't want to be the only company.” As part of its board diversity effort, the company sponsored 20 diverse candidates for a National Association of Corporate Director's program for boardroom readiness and grabbed headlines with its “So Many Dicks” research that found there are more men named Richard, Rich, Rick, or Dick on U.S. public company boards than entire groups of underrepresented candidates. “There's nothing wrong with being a Richard or a Dick,” Amin says with a smile. “I just want to make room for everyone else.”Honorable MentionsBijal Shah, CEO, GuildShantanu Narayen, CEO, AdobeTammy Sun, founder and CEO, Carrot FertilityUnion coalition calls for Kroger CEO's removal amid buyback controversyKroger has shifted strategy with $7.5bn stock buyback after Albertsons merger setback.A faction of the US trades union United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) has called for the ousting of Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen in the wake of a controversial $7.5bn stock buyback announcement. The move follows an unsuccessful attempt to consolidate its position in the grocery market by merging with Albertsons. The Stop the Merger coalition, spearheaded by several UFCW local unions, contends that the substantial buyback initiative is ill-timed, arguing that the company should prioritise investments in workforce enhancement, store maintenance and renovations. The potential $25bn merger between Kroger and Albertsons was halted in early December 2024 when a federal judge issued an injunction against the deal, citing concerns over reduced competition in the grocery market. Starbucks CEO doubles parental leave amid turnaround effortStarting this spring, the company will double its paid parental leave benefits. For some workers, it's as much as three times the original amount. For instance, paid leave for birth mothers is increasing from six to 18 weeks. All other non-birth parents – whether welcoming a child through birth, surrogacy, adoption or long-term foster care – will receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their average pay, according to Starbucks. For employees to be eligible for benefits, they need to work an average of 20 hours per week, according to the company's current policies.Former OpenAI employee who died by suicide was named in a court case that could decide the future of the internetSuchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher, died by suicide late last month.After he left the company, Balaji raised questions about OpenAI possibly violating copyright law.His name appears in a New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI that could have far-reaching implications.Eight days before the former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji was found dead in a San Francisco apartment, the 26-year-old's name appeared in a lawsuit against his former employer that could have significant implications for the future of AI and the internet.The lawsuit — filed by The New York Times last December — accused OpenAI and Microsoft of using "millions" of articles published by the newspaper without permission to train the AI startup's popular ChatGPT model. The companies have denied that they violated copyright law.On November 18, the Times' attorneys asked a judge to add Balaji as a "custodian" in the lawsuit, according to court documents viewed by Business Insider. The attorneys' letter described Balaji as someone with "unique and relevant documents" that could support their copyright infringement case against OpenAI and Microsoft.NEO Murder stuff:In Armed America, CEOs Get Protection. Schoolkids Get 'Thoughts and Prayers'While top executives of multibillion-dollar companies beefed up security and canceled in-person meetings in the wake of the assassination of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month in New York City, students and teachers were offered little more than the typical outpouring of "thoughts and prayers" after the latest school shooting this week.Peter Thiel Reveals How Scared Oligarchs Are Of The PeoplePlutocrats like Thiel are constantly thinking about the fact that ordinary people vastly outnumber them and can kill them at any time. They think about it way more often than ordinary people do.Billionaire Peter Thiel had a fascinating televised moment the other day when asked by Piers Morgan what he thought about the public making a hero of the man suspected of murdering health insurance CEO Brian Thompson. The way he stumbled and stuttered when trying to answer the question gives a lot of insight into how terrified such people are of the public turning against them one day.“And to those who think this shooter is a hero, because he did it because he said this healthcare executive is presiding over a healthcare system which kills thousands of Americans by denying them cover, what would you say to them?” Morgan asked.Thiel paused for a long time, and then stuttered for a long time, and then eventually got out the words, “It's, I don't know what, what to say? I, I think I still think you have, you should try to make an argument. And I, I think this is, this is you should, you know, there may be things wrong with our health care system, but you have, you have to make an argument, and you have to try to find a way to convince people and and change, change it by by that, and this is, you know, this is not going to work.”Socialist fashion brand to launch 'most-wanted CEOs' playing cards in wake of Brian Thompson murderThe Four Suits of Exploitation:Hearts: Real Estate, Retail, and Healthcare – Exploiting care and connection to put profits over people.Diamonds: Finance, Tech, and Media – Hoarding wealth and controlling the narrative to maintain power.Spades: Weapons, Oil, and Pharmaceuticals – Profiting from destruction, war, and illness.Clubs: Chemicals, Agriculture, and Logistics – Grinding the planet and its people into submission.“Play the game, know the players.”Gail Boudreaux: Anthem Insurance (3 of Hearts)Technically CEO (23%) at Elevance Health; changed name from Anthem in 2022Richard Sackler: Purdue Pharma (Jack of Clubs)Company no longer exists; was previously President and Co-ChairHoward Schultz: Starbuck (Jack of Hearts)Is this a nod to Robbie Starbuck?Chair Emeritus, founder and former CEOElon Musk: Twitter (2 of Diamonds)Now called X; not the CEOKathy Warden: Northrop Grumman (Queens of Spades)CEO/Chair (21%)Jeff Bezos: Amazon (King of Diamonds)founder/former CEO/Exec Chair (67%)The Waltons: Walmart (Ace of Hearts)The Sacklers: Purdue Pharma (Ace of Clubs)defunctThe Kochs: Koch Inc. (Ace of Spades)Private companyThe Murdochs: New Corp. (Ace of DIamonds)Featuring Rupert with 4 kids behind himLachlan is CEO/Chair (68%); Rupert Chair EmeritusMATT1Changing the Methodology for Fortune 100 Most Powerful ExecutivesSize of the business = max league + network powerJust having a big company doesn't matter - half the CEOs are hired hands and the board is more powerful than the CEO, some are founders with outsized power… company size isn't an indicator, but who you know is.Health of the business = performance returnsLiquidity was one of Fortune's indicator - liquidity? Really? What if the individual has contributed to the health of the business? We're going to use individual EBITDA and TSR batting averages, and we're doing to do it over the last 5 years, not just this year.Innovation = Influence = influence!Unlike for Fortune, this is EASY for us - we actually measure it - we can use a couple variations, including total influence (added across multiple companies), max influence (at any one company), and median influenceTrajectory = aggregate tenure across all companiesIt's stupid to focus on where someone is in their “career arc” - do you penalize someone young? Do you give more weight to Buffett just because he's 300 years old? Is there a singular “career height” that Fortune decides someone has hit (or hasn't)? Let's go with something measurable - aggregate tenure across all company boardsImpact = controversiesThis was originally written as “do they make the world a better place”, so we're going to go with “do they make the world NOT a worse place?”

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify  Scott and Ed open the show by discussing why a federal judge blocked Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons, Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to restructure its business, and Eli Lilly's plans to test its GLP-1 drug as a treatment for addiction. Then Ed breaks down Google's innovation in quantum computing, outlining its potential business use cases. Scott explains why the market is responding positively—even as the broader implications remain unclear. Finally, they discuss Saudi Arabia's successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup and debate whether it's a smart long-term investment for the country. Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crain's reporters Rachel Herzog and Dennis Rodkin talk with host Amy Guth about how a recent bulk sale of dozens of condos in the St. Regis is the latest turn in the decade-long saga of the property, a focal point of Chicago's skyline. Plus: Lawsuit says Kroger derailed Albertsons merger due to "buyer's remorse," Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago sold to New York hotel firm, East Coast investor spends $104 million on two suburban shopping centers and IBM's quantum operation hops aboard South Works site project.

Most plant-based meats in the US have centered around American staples like hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and sausages. But there's a world of meat consumption out there, and some of the most popular meat dishes are ones many Americans may have never even tried. In recent years, South Korea has seen great success exporting its culture around the world, with mega-popular K-dramas like Squid Game and The Parasite, K-pop like BTS, and yes, K-food like bibimbap. Now, South Korean plant-based meat player UNLIMEAT is bringing its twist on K-meat to thousands of US supermarkets. Already, the company's Korean-style alt-meats have been sold throughout Asia, including at Starbucks, Subway, Domino's, and more. And since they broke into the US market with a giant Times Square ad in 2022, the company is now making inroads into the American diet. With Korean-themed frozen products like bulgogi, pulled pork, and kimbap tuna, the company is betting that Americans will welcome new alt-meat offerings into their homes. In this episode, we talk with UNLIMEAT Co-CEO Ryan Chung, who's in charge of the American market for the young and growing company. While the brand was started in 2019, they've already raised well over $20 million USD, built a factory in Korea, and are shipping around the world.  As you'll hear, we discuss the challenges plant-based meat is facing these days and what might be done to overcome them, along with predictions for what the meat market may look like in 15 years. It's a compelling conversation with a leader in the space who's seeking to change the face of the alt-meat movement as we know it.  Discussed in this episode Ryan recommends reading The Innovators Paul recommends reading Quirky, whose author Melissa Schilling is a past guest on this show! Paul's photo of Quorn being marketed as essentially price parity with chicken in a London KFC. UNLIMEAT's partnership with Just Egg UNLIMEAT is available at Sprouts, Giant, Albertsons, on Amazon, and more. More about Ryan Chung Ryan Chung is a Co-CEO at UNLIMEAT, where Ryan also holds the titles of Head of International and Chief Strategy Officer. Ryan previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at BriteBelly and YBRAIN. He also worked at Tesla, handling various aspects of business operations. Ryan has a background in M&A from roles at Samsung NEXT and PwC, encompassing due diligence, post-deal value capture, and divestiture planning. With industry experience in technology, automotive, industrials, aerospace & defense, and consumer sectors, Ryan's expertise in operational strategy, new product development, and strategic analysis is well-rounded. Ryan holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BA in Economics, International Relations, and Business Administration from Boston University.

In this episode of Weekly Business News," Ryan Alford and Brianna Hall tackle some of the hottest business topics. From the highs and risks of cryptocurrency investing to Ryan's personal strategies, they explore how to navigate this volatile market. They also dive into the controversial Albertsons-Kroger merger, unpacking its legal roadblocks and what it means for consumers. To top it off, they discuss Elon Musk's financial triumphs, including SpaceX's soaring valuation and the future of space exploration. With sharp insights and relatable stories, Ryan and Brianna make complex topics accessible and fascinating.TAKEAWAYSPersonal experiences and insights on cryptocurrency investmentsDiscussion of recent political changes affecting the cryptocurrency marketStrategies for diversifying cryptocurrency portfoliosLegal issues surrounding grocery store mergers, specifically Albertsons and KrogerImplications of monopolization and competition in the grocery industryThe impact of rising grocery prices on consumersInsights into Elon Musk's net worth and the valuation of SpaceXExploration of the economics of the space industry and government contractsCurrent events related to drone sightings in New Jersey and their implicationsConcerns about literacy rates among U.S. adults and the influence of technology on reading habits If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan's newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.

This week… Kroger and Albertsons will not be merging any time soon, and things are getting messy between the two companies. The last Sears in Washington is closing this weekend… Remember the Sears catalogue? And Washington State University picked a name for our state’s newest apple. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Political Strategist Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week. Weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Denver take the lead and embrace housing density? Or will car lovers prevail and get their coveted parking spots? It's Friday, and we're looking back at the news of the week — including Mayor Mike Johnston's new plan for eliminating minimum parking requirements and CPR's explosive story on RTD CEO Debra Johnson reportedly “despising” Denver. Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies are joined by fave guest Deep Singh Badhesha to dig into these parking and the messy politics of transit, as well as the Nuggets' stinker of a loss, Elon Musk's comments on a Denver Water project, and more wins and fails of the week.  Join Paul and Deep next Tuesday, December 17, at Town Hall Collaborative for some festive holiday fun and a live debate with candidates vying for the Senate District 31 vacancy. We're bringing this traditionally secretive vacancy process out of the shadows! RSVP for free to save yourself a seat! What do you think about the mayor's proposal to remove parking minimums? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ Paul talked about our show with CU Denver professor Ken Schroeppel about why he thinks Denver should enact parking maximums; he also discussed RTD's new tap-to-pay system. Bree mentioned the passing of Barnum gardener and resident Kurtis Keele, the screening of Joshua Emerson's documentary this weekend and his crowdfunding campaign, and the Latkes and Lights event at the JCC. Deep talked about the Nuggets' embarrassing loss and the potential implications of Albertsons pulling out of the merger with Kroger in Oregon.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this December 13th episode: Office of Climate Action PineMelon - Use promo code CITYCASTDENVER for $35 off your first delivery CAP Management Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

It was a big week in Boise business and sports news, so host Lindsay Van Allen is breaking down the headlines with local comedian Brittany Hargis. First off, we're taking a look at how the rejected Kroger-Alberstons merger and subsequent lawsuit could affect Idaho families and grocery shoppers. Then we're celebrating Boise State Football's Mountain West Championship win (though not by dismantling the goal posts and throwing them in the river), and crossing our fingers that running back Ashton Jeanty will take home the Heisman Trophy on Saturday. Plus, you'll never believe the unhinged gems we found on Facebook Marketplace!  Be sure to check out our 2024 podcast guest diversity data.  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you'll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Learn more about the sponsor of this December 13th episode: Inn at 500 Salishan Coastal Lodge - Visit salishan.com and use code CITYCAST to save 20% on your stay today! Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are just 39 days away from President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. But Democrats are still trying to figure out what went wrong in 2024, and how to fix it before 2026. Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin breaks down why she thinks she won re-election in a swing state, in which Trump also won, and how Democrats are approaching the president-elect's cabinet picks. Later in the show, Politico senior defense correspondent Conner O'Brien explains what's actually in the big defense bill House lawmakers passed Wednesday.And in headlines: FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign when President Joe Biden leaves office in January, Grocery store chain Albertsons called off its merger with fellow mega grocer Kroger, and a federal judge in Texas put a stop to the sale of Alex Jones's Infowars to the Onion.Show Notes:Check out Connor's reporting – politico.com/staff/connor-obrienSubscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

This week, a federal judge blocked a proposed $20-billion merger between the U.S.'s two largest supermarket chains, Kroger and Albertsons. WSJ's Patrick Thomas reports on what happened in the trial, why the two chains turned on one another and what's next for the grocery business. Further Listening: - The Fight for 7-Eleven  - Why the FTC is Challenging a $25 Billion Supermarket Merger  Further Reading: - Albertsons Sues Kroger, Terminates Merger After Judge Blocks Supermarket Megadeal  - Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocked by Court, Handing Victory to Biden Antitrust Enforcers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 12. The cryptocurrency industry is hoping that under the Trump administration their relationship with banks will improve. Wall Street Journal finance reporter Angel Au-Yeung explains what that could look like. And the failed merger between supermarket operators Kroger and Albertsons will be a hit to their growing advertising businesses, says WSJ reporter Patrick Coffee. Plus, Warner Bros. Discovery restructures into two divisions, which could better position it for deals down the line. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Albertsons sues Kroger over merger deal, WA's natural gas initiative is challenged in court, and AI is tracking you in retail stores. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to love and corporate mergers… breakups are hard. Albertsons backed out of a deal with Kroger after two judges blocked the grocery companies from merging into one. Now Albertsons is suing Kroger over the failed deal. Seattle Times Business Reporter Paul Roberts is here to make sense of the fallout. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim comes back with a live presser from Cal Fire, with an update on the Franklin Fire in Malibu.  The Franklin Fire in Malibu is 7% contained and nearly 2,000 firefighters are on-site.  And to hopefully aid in the firefighting efforts, some rain is headed to SoCal for the end of this week. Also, Kroger and Albertson's were going to merge but after the merger was shut down, Albertsons filed suit against Kroger. Also, gas prices are dropping just in time for the holiday travel season.A kayaker got caught faking his own death, and meanwhile disappeared and fled the country but was later tracked and is being charged for expended resources. Conway got an email from a younger fan who requested his show notes and is now sending him the show notes daily. And a whip around about how expensive Whole Foods is.  

Albertsons gives up on Kroger deal, then sues Kroger. Get a liquor license if you have the cash. Elizabeth Warren is a communist monster. Very warm and pricey hat on sale. Nancy Mace attackedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's official. Wray will resign. About those drones. Bill Belichick going to college 6:47: Travelers want style. But they really want to be treated well. Do that, and they will show up and spend. Albertsons gives up on Kroger deal, then sues Kroger. Get a liquor license if you have the cash. Elizabeth Warren is a communist monster 7:36: Very warm and pricey hat on sale. Nancy Mace attacked. Scott Jennings is the only reason why to watch CNN. Hollywood is starting to notice that the late nite hosts are losers The latest smear of Hegseth should confirm his being confirmed. Time Person of the Year: Donald Trump NDAA protecting children. Don’t rely on Elon and Vivek to clean up WashingtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textOn this episode of 'The Wall Street Skinny' we delve into two failed acquisitions, starting first with the failed Mondelez-Hershey deal. We get into the structure of Hershey's voting shares, the history of Kraft and Cadbury's contentious acquisition, and the strategic implications of consolidating consumer goods giants. Learn about the rationale behind mergers, the hurdles they face, and the implications for shareholders and market dynamics.We also share our thoughts on the recent hawk tuah girl meme coin debacle, and chat about the stark contrasts between the heavily regulated world of traditional finance and the wild west of cryptocurrencies. FREE LIVE Advanced Excel for IB Masterclass | December 15th at 10am ESTRegister HEREWeekly newsletter | Sign up HEREOur Investment Banking and Private Equity Foundations course is LIVE: Learn more HEREOr for our "Express Workout", our one hour top 5 technicals you must know for investment banking Masterclass, purchase for $25 HEREOur content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The BurrowCrat Coalition to elect Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock as Texas House Speaker may prevail in the end but at this point it seems to be shedding support and making more enemies (understandable if you well know the people involved) than friends – a full BurrowCrat update including: Gov. Abbott Condemns Misleading Text Campaign Linking Him to Burrows' Speaker Bid Liberal Democrat State Rep. Confirms Burrows Will Continue ‘Bipartisanship' in House, Back Burrows County GOP Chairs Urge Unity, Support State Rep. David Cook for House Speaker Burrows Hemorrhages Support as Harless Backs Cook At least one threat of violence reported against a supporter of Chair Burrows for speaker. Buck up! The BurrowCrats are the ones who went nasty nuclear on the nomination. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas sales tax receipts for goods sold in October much higher for most cities. Look up your city here.Democrat funding machine ActBlue adds to suspicions it aids the Left by raising money illegally when it admitted it didn't block foreign gift cards until this fall – the same time it finally started requiring that security CCV codes be used.Report: Trump may pick Tilman Fertitta for U.S. ambassador post.Merrill Matthews great column I mentioned but did not have time to cover: Trump's Revenge: Naming Dr. Bhattacharya to Head the NIHAlbertsons Kroger merger is off (good!) and now Albertsons is suing Kroger.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

Here are 3 Big Things to start this hour—   Number One— A federal judge has blocked a $25 Billion dollar merger of Kroger and Albertsons supermarkets—rejecting claims that Walmart and Amazon are direct competitors—   Number Two— The Biden Administration is trying desperately to undermine American energy—by cutting off access to even more land and resources before Donald Trump takes office—   Number Three— The sudden end of the tenure of Christopher Wray at the FBI—caught me a bit by surprise—BUT then not really—I mean he didn't want to get canned by President Trump on January 20th—so he launched a pre-emptive strike to focus on New career goals—

The City of Dallas may be in for another lawsuit if it doesn't enforce a state law that bans unauthorized camping in public spaces and removes homeless encampments from its sidewalks. Dallas Hero, the nonprofit that led the ballot measure to waive municipal immunity and expose the city to lawsuits if it violates the charter and state law, sent a 60-day notice to the Dallas City Council on Wednesday. In other news, the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons is officially dead — and that just might be good news for Dallas-Fort Worth shoppers; Dallas could spend up to $15 million to get the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center ready to be the media hub for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup despite ongoing plans to tear it down for a new one. The City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to approve the terms of an eight-month deal with FIFA to use the downtown convention center as the tournament's international broadcast center, which would host the main feed used to broadcast all World Cup matches and be the home base for thousands of journalists and broadcasters covering the event; And the Texas Rangers have moved into the Bullpen Eras of their offseason tour. The club on Wednesday agreed to a one-year deal with changeup artist right-hander Jacob Webb, who spent last season with Baltimore, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Dallas Morning News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in Syria are slowly settling in to a new reality. The fall of the Assad regime offers new opportunities, but also creates big challenges. NPR's Ruth Sherlock is reporting from Damascus. The motive of the alleged gunman in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is still unclear. Police have been sifting through Luigi Mangione's online history since his arrest to learn more about his ideology, and the proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons hangs in the balance.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by James Hider, Andrew Sussman, Emily Kopp, HJ Mai and Mohamad ElBardicy. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Ben Abrams. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Just hours after a federal court blocked Albertsons plan to merge with rival Kroger, Albertsons has backed out of the deal and is filing a lawsuit. It would have been a $25 billion merger, which the Federal Trade Commission viewed as hurting competition. We dig in to the latest developments. Also on this morning’s show: how two wine regions in France are adapting to changing tastes and a changing climate.

Just hours after a federal court blocked Albertsons plan to merge with rival Kroger, Albertsons has backed out of the deal and is filing a lawsuit. It would have been a $25 billion merger, which the Federal Trade Commission viewed as hurting competition. We dig in to the latest developments. Also on this morning’s show: how two wine regions in France are adapting to changing tastes and a changing climate.

In our news wrap Wednesday, California fire crews are working to contain a wind-driven wildfire that exploded in size near Malibu, Albertsons terminated its multi-billion dollar merger attempt and is now suing Kroger, Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes killed at least 29 people in Gaza and Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 2034. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Two major corporate deals withered on Tuesday. A judge blocked the pending $25 billion merger of grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons, and President Biden reportedly plans to block U.S. Steel's $14.1 billion sale to Nippon Steel. Dealmaking on public markets will continue in 2025, according to Lead Edge Capital founding partner Mitchell Green. The Alibaba, Uber, and Spotify backer discusses the IPO window as we wind down 2024. His rationale for a slow year for market debuts: many of the best companies raised enough capital in 2021 and 2022 to hold off on an IPO. Plus, Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka discusses the potential impact of President-elect Trump's tariff plans on the supply chain and consumer prices.  Mitchell Green - 14:35Gene Seroka - 23:31 In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen and David Faber began the show by breaking down the latest CPI print. Consumers saw inflation pick up slightly in November, as price increases in categories like groceries, gasoline and new cars outweighed a deceleration in others like shelter during the month. The desk also discussed Albertsons terminating its merger agreement with Kroger, while also filing a suit for breach of contract. Also in the mix: mega-cap tech names continued to hit new highs, with Apple also releasing its long-awaited ChatGPT integration with Siri. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer 

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored market reaction to November CPI ahead of next week's Fed decision on interest rates.Albertsons called off its planned merger with Kroger and filed suit against the company for breach of contract, after federal and state judges blockedtheir deal. A CEO doubleheader at Post 9: GE Vernova's Scott Strazik discussed his company's outlook after seeing shares skyrocket since April, when it was spun off byGeneral Electric. Southwest's Bob Jordan spoke about everything from the airline's 2025 outlook to board changes sparked by activism. Also in focus: President-elect Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair the FTC, Walgreens reportedly in talks to be taken private, Nasdaq's march toward 20,000. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

5pm: Federal, state judges block merger between Kroger and Albertsons // TikTok Spoof of Every Hallmark Movie // Journey singer Arnel Pineda says fans can vote him out of band following criticism // Letters   

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, shouted and struggled with law enforcement Tuesday before entering a Pennsylvania courthouse for an extradition hearing. Mangione was denied bail and contested extradition to New York.Albertsons called off a $25 billion merger with rival Kroger after a judge temporarily halted the deal. The grocery chain is also suing Kroger for willful breach of contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. CBS News Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains the latest developments.While Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was playing in an NFL game on Monday, authorities say someone was breaking into his Ohio home. It's the latest in a string of burglaries targeting the homes of NBA and NFL athletes. In October, the homes of Kansas City Chiefs superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into just days apart.A new consumer survey shows package thieves have stolen from 14 million Americans in just the last three months. National consumer correspondent Usher Quraishi shows how to protect yourself from porch pirates.The end-of-the-year holiday travel rush begins next week and AAA is expecting more than 119 million travelers. Most, 107 million, will drive, with gas prices nearly $.15 cheaper than a year ago.Civil rights lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson revisits his award-winning memoir "Just Mercy" with a new edition that reflects on its enduring impact.Emily Bear, co-creator of "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album," has worked with Beyoncé and co-written songs for "Moana Two." Natalie Morales visits her Los Angeles studio to see her creative process."Sonic the Hedgehog 3" brings back director Jeff Fowler and introduces Keanu Reeves as Shadow, Sonic's powerful and enigmatic rival from the video games. They join "CBS Mornings."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on AirTalk, the grocery chain Albertsons is suing Kroger after judges halted their merger because they believe it would lessen the competition in the CA grocery market and could potentially violate consumer-protection laws. California's push to electrify the pollutive trucking industry has companies replacing old diesel trucks with shiny new electric ones. However, a company headquartered in Rancho Dominguez is taking another route by retrofitting those old diesel trucks to turn them into electric ones. The first episode of the highly-anticipated podcast Nobody Knows Anything is out. We have the host, and creator of The Black List, Franklin Leonard in the studio to tell us all about it. LA County officials are holding a press conference this morning to address a surge in hate crime. Call in and tell us if you have noticed this rise in hate-motivated crime in your area. Today on AirTalk: - Judges halt Kroger/Albertsons merger (0:15) - Old diesel trucks get electric rehab (16:25) - Franklin Leonard of The Black List on new podcast (32:01) - LA County Officials Detail Hate Crime Report (51:42) - What is your perception of hate-motivated crime in your area? (1:10:20)

P.M. Edition for Dec. 10. The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed hostility online, and it is making health insurers worried. Wall Street Journal reporter Anna Wilde Mathews explains why people are angry and what executives are doing to protect themselves. And a judge blocks a $20 billion merger between grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons. Plus, now that IPOs have lost their sheen, the heads of young companies are turning to tender offers as a way to reward early employees and investors, says WSJ U.S. capital markets reporter Corrie Driebusch. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices