Podcasts about American Dream

This episode is sponsored by Claude. For problems worth solving, get started with Claude at Claude.ai. If you watched Wheel of Fortune in the 1980s, you probably remember one prize more than all the others: the ceramic Dalmatian. For a brief moment, that prize—perhaps the ultimate useless object—became the mascot for one of America's most popular game shows, appearing on tens of millions of TV screens, night after night, all across the country. But…why?  Game show historian Adam Nedeff and ceramic Dalmatian owner Terry Eldrige join Roman Mars to tell the story of why audiences loved that dog, and what the fascinating history of game shows—and game show prizes—tells us about the changing definition of the American dream. A History of the United States in 100 Objects is a production of 99% Invisible and BBC Studios. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Walter got his first job at four years old sweeping a lumber yard in Edna, Kansas, a town of 150 people. At seven, his dad co-signed a $125 bank loan so he could buy a pig — and the bank required him to come in quarterly to review his own P&L. By his senior year of high school, that one pig had grown into a fifteen-head cattle operation. One week into his freshman year of college, a rare kidney condition put him in and out of hospitals for three years. From a hospital bed, he taught himself how to produce concerts — a dream he'd had since watching one at his county fair at age seven. At twenty, he met another sick kid whose wish was simply to go to prom and graduate high school. Walter produced his first concert to raise the $70,000 the kid needed for care, using a loan secured against sponsorship contracts he hadn't even finalized yet. They raised $71,000. On the drive home, he decided he'd never put a ceiling on what he could achieve — and told himself that night he'd one day produce concerts for George Strait and Garth Brooks, and produce a presidential inauguration. He'd done all three by age 35, including Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration, and went on to run private events in 76 countries, including parties for billionaires the public never hears about. When COVID shut down live entertainment entirely, Walter refused to furlough his full-time staff — he sold his house and his office to keep paying them. Ninety days in, on a solo road trip to clear his head, he passed three drive-in movie theaters in one afternoon and had an idea: stage concerts broadcast to drive-ins nationwide. Within two days he had 125 theaters signed up. Within five days, Garth Brooks agreed to be the first artist. Within three weeks, 725,000 people were in line for tickets. That summer, Walter's company hosted 1.7 million people safely across drive-in concerts with Garth Brooks and Metallica, inventing the live-stream-to-theater technology from scratch. Kinzie Foods started as mason jars of his aunt's barbecue sauce, given away as gifts for years until the requests got expensive and time-consuming enough that his wife told him to just start charging. He priced it at $20 a jar hoping people would stop asking. Orders spiked. He doubled the minimum. Orders spiked again. He went from strangers' kitchens to his own garage to a real production warehouse, cold-messaged CEOs of major condiment brands on LinkedIn for advice, and built a lineup of bold, unexpected flavors — Pickle, Espresso, Pistachio, Jalapeño Lime, Dubai Chocolate — designed to get used at every meal, not just backyard barbecues. Kinzie Foods is now in 70+ stores just months after launch and recently took first place at the largest BBQ sauce competition in the world. Make sure to check out Kinzie Foods at: https://kinziefoods.com   Check out my new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kRKGTX Watch our mini-doc - Starting Small: The Raw Truth Behind Entrepreneurship and the American Dream: https://youtu.be/eHuq93wIxs0?si=eDB-ycngvWNapRLO Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Gozney. A couple years back I had founder Tom Gozney on the show, and it's still one of my favorite stories we've ever featured — the guy started building pro-grade ovens for restaurants before bringing that same technology home, and now Gozney's become the name in outdoor cooking. Their lineup covers everyone — the Roccbox for portable, take-it-anywhere pizza nights, the Dome for the full hybrid, wood-and-gas experience, and the Arc line for something compact that still hits restaurant-level heat. We just got their Arc XL in for hosting, and if you know me, pizza and having people over is basically my favorite combination — this thing gets to 950 degrees and turns out a 16-inch pizza in about 60 seconds. Whatever setup fits your space, Gozney's built something for it. Check out the full lineup at https://us.gozney.com/

Cenk Uygur's rise from immigrant kid and unhappy lawyer to the creator of The Young Turks, which he built from his living room into an independent media network is the epitome of the ‘American Dream'. Uygur reflects on the evolution of his politics, how Donald Trump has changed things forever, the current state of the Democratic Party, and why he believes the left has lost its way. He also explains how he can openly support Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna while still having Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene guest on TYT, and opens up about his nephew Hasan Piker, the controversy surrounding him, and the very personal art of disagreeing without hating each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cenk Uygur's rise from immigrant kid and unhappy lawyer to the creator of The Young Turks, which he built from his living room into an independent media network is the epitome of the ‘American Dream'. Uygur reflects on the evolution of his politics, how Donald Trump has changed things forever, the current state of the Democratic Party, and why he believes the left has lost its way. He also explains how he can openly support Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna while still having Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene guest on TYT, and opens up about his nephew Hasan Piker, the controversy surrounding him, and the very personal art of disagreeing without hating each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This month we read Forty Love by Jane Costello! We talk about why this midlife rom-com hit so close to home, from empty nesting and letting your kids go to rediscovering yourself and realizing it's never too late to start something new. It was light, funny, hopeful, and exactly the kind of summer read we needed. Follow Kirsten: https://linktr.ee/kirstenlove Forty Love by Jane Costello Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dNGz8B Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9798992427684 Sponsor Coveron - One scam can cost you everything — protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code wife at https://coveron.com/wife Our next book club is Ms. American Dream by Patricia Williams-Lee Amazon - https://amzn.to/4zIThzs Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668044216 Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode! Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Cruz joins The P.A.S. Report to reveal the untold story of Clarence Thomas and confront a provocative constitutional question: Can an elected official swear to support the Constitution while campaigning to dismantle its core institutions? Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Senator Ted Cruz to discuss his new book, Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas, based on more than nine hours of exclusive interviews with Justice Thomas. Cruz traces Thomas's extraordinary rise from poverty in segregated Georgia to the Supreme Court and explains why his commitment to originalism, judicial restraint, and constitutional government has reshaped American law. Senator Cruz also sounds the alarm over Supreme Court expansion, the rise of Democratic Socialism, proposals to dismantle America's checks and balances, and the meaning of the constitutional oath of office. Plus, Cruz delivers a stark warning about the 2026 midterms, why Republicans could lose both the House and Senate, and why opposing socialism alone will not give voters enough reason to turn out. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Clarence Thomas Story: What Cruz's extensive private interviews reveal about Thomas's rise from poverty, political transformation, and constitutional philosophy. Originalism and the Supreme Court: Why Thomas places the Constitution above flawed precedent and why Cruz argues Supreme Court expansion threatens judicial independence. The Constitutional Oath Question: Whether candidates who advocate dismantling constitutional institutions can take the oath of office in good faith and whether that oath carries substantive meaning. The Democratic Socialist Agenda: What proposals to abolish the Senate and subordinate the executive and judiciary could mean for checks and balances, separation of powers, and constitutional government. The 2026 Midterm Warning: Why Cruz believes Republicans face a serious risk of losing Congress and why the GOP needs an affirmative agenda that gives voters something to vote for. Chapters 00:00 Ted Cruz on Clarence Thomas and the American Dream 07:25 Clarence Thomas on Originalism and the Constitution 12:27 Supreme Court Packing and Judicial Independence 14:29 The Rise of Socialism and Marxism in America 17:47 Constitutional Oath of Office and Political Integrity 20:14 Ted Cruz Warns Republicans About the 2026 Midterms 25:53 Congressional Oversight and Limiting Bureaucratic Power ⭐ Support the Show: If you value principled constitutional analysis, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.   #TedCruz #ClarenceThomas #SupremeCourt #Constitution #Midterms

2 killed, at least 5 others injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting, Republicans worry Trump's super PAC is taking the midterms easy, and it's time to revise the American Dream.

A few weeks ago, conservative online discourse was focused on the price of a burrito. Yes, the Vice President of the United States, along with the right's most celebrated minds, were arguing over whether a burrito should cost $20.Beneath the viral posts was a serious question: why does it feel like the American Dream keeps getting more expensive? Me and my wife certainly feel the squeeze on the cost of groceries, housing, and everyday necessities.We own a house, but homeownership is increasingly out of reach for young Americans. The problem has become existential, and Congress is once again debating how to tackle affordability.To figure out what to do about this deeply pressing issue, I spoke with John Gibbs, Director of the Institute for Economic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation. We chatted about what's really driving America's affordability crisis, how we get more American families in homes, and what policymakers can do to make it happen.

Ronald Reagan. Champion of neoliberalism. To some, the man who lifted the spirits of a nation and restored a sense of pride and optimism after a period of despair. To others, the Reagan years marked the death of liberalism. A dark turn toward unfettered capitalist exploitation and the decapitation of working class movements and civil rights. So, which is it? Was Ronald Reagan responsible for ushering in an era of prosperity and restoring national pride as his boosters maintain? Or was he indeed the harbinger of doom and the reason we have Donald Trump today? Like most things, it’s complicated. But there are three ways in which Reagan fundamentally altered the trajectory of the United States to the detriment of most American families. Max walks through each of them before offering a bit of context for the era and ends with an example of a modern political figure that borrows from Reagan’s political playbook but with a twist: this time it’s to do good in the world. Resources Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute: Americans Still Believe in Strong U.S. Global Leadership and Engagement, Including Young MAGA Republicans The New York Times: Javits Sees G.O.P. Hurt By Reagan NPR: 1976: The Last Time Republicans Duked It Out To The Last, Heated Minute : NPR 270ToWin: 1980 Presidential Election Interactive Map Center for Public Integrity: How four decades of tax cuts fueled inequality Roosevelt Institute: To Put Trickle-down Economics to Rest, We Need a New Tax Code Wikipedia: Americans for Tax Reform Brennan Center for Justice: Citizens United, Explained Heritage Foundation: Reagan And Heritage: A Unique Partnership The Nation: The Mandate for Leadership, Then and Now The New York Times: The Strike That Busted Unions Jacobin: The Legacy of the Crushed 1981 PATCO Strike NPR + Code Switch: The Truth Behind The Lies Of The Original ‘Welfare Queen’ History: Just Say No History of Cannabis Project: Reagan Drug Policy — Just Say No & the 1986 Act Wikipedia: Dark Alliance U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General: CIA-Contra-Crack Cocaine Controversy PBS: The Iran-Contra Affair National Archives: President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address (1961) Peter G. Peterson Foundation: The United States Spends More on Defense than the Next 6 Countries Combined Frederic Lemieux: Militarization of Law Enforcement in America ProPublica: The Best Reporting on Federal Push to Militarize Local Police CounterPunch: The Hidden Cost of the U.S. Military: The Real Budget is Far Larger Than Reported UNFTR Resources Video: Did Reagan Destroy the American Dream? Essay: Did Ronald Reagan Destroy the American Dream? The Carter Series. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibilitySupport the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few weeks ago, conservative online discourse was focused on the price of a burrito. Yes, the Vice President of the United States, along with the right's most celebrated minds, were arguing over whether a burrito should cost $20. Beneath the viral posts was a serious question: why does it feel like the American Dream […]

Tudor Dixon is joined by Evita Duffy Alfonso for a wide-ranging conversation about patriotism, America’s universities, the rise of socialism among Gen Z and what conservatives must do to win over the next generation. Evita shares stories from her family’s Great American Road Trip and explains why seeing America firsthand can help young people reconnect with the country’s history, culture and values. She also opens up about her experience as a conservative student at the University of Chicago and discusses the challenges conservative and Christian families face when deciding where to send their children to college. Tudor and Evita examine ideological conformity on college campuses, whether conservatives should fight to reclaim institutions like Harvard and Yale rather than abandon them, and how universities could be held accountable through federal funding and tax policy. Plus, Evita discusses why socialism is gaining traction with some young Americans struggling with housing costs, groceries and an increasingly elusive American Dream—and argues that Republicans need to offer tangible economic solutions rather than simply dismissing those frustrations. They also discuss her husband Michael Alfonso’s run for Congress in Wisconsin, the emerging Gen Z conservative movement and why the battle for America’s next generation may reshape the future of both political parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management, says he would not be surprised by the market taking a small pullback heading into the election, rallying after the voting is done, leaving the conversation for next year on whether the market is in a bubble and what could change its trajectory. Zaccarelli notes that the same forces that create booms — like artificial intelligence now, but every major technological advancement in the past — also leaves room for downturns and crashes. Zaccarelli notes that valuations are high, but earnings growth has been so big that it has held classic value measures like price/earnings ratios in check. "If it is a bubble," Zaccarelli says, "we don't think we're at the end yet," adding that investors should ride the wave while diversifying to prepare for its end. Freddie Smith, discusses his book, "Generation F*cked: How Millennials and Gen Z Were Robbed of the American Dream and How We Can Fix Our Futures," and how those younger generations should be responding personally and financially to the challenges that their age groups face as a society.  Chip Lupo, an analyst at WalletHub discusses the site's recent research into the best and worst places to retire, which covered more than 40 indicators of an area's level of "retirement-friendliness," from financial factors like tax rates and the cost of living to things like access to quality medical care and fun activities. While three of the top five cities for retiring were in Florida, but the top overall state for retirement was Wyoming, with Florida second and South Dakota third. Kentucky scored the worst among the 50 states. 

The American Dream is under attack, and the consequences are dire. With the flood of illegal immigrants pouring into the country, it's no wonder that many Americans are feeling frustrated and concerned about the future of their nation. In this episode, the speaker delves into the pressing issue of immigration and the impact it has on the country's security, economy, and politics. The conversation centers around the Trump administration's efforts to revoke visas from asylum seekers who have overstayed their welcome in the United States. The speaker is joined by Jim Pfaff, the president of the conservative caucus, who shares his expertise on the matter. They discuss the importance of enforcing immigration laws and the need to secure the border. The conversation also touches on the issue of voter ID and the surprising fact that a vast majority of Americans support the idea of requiring photo identification to vote. The speaker and Jim Pfaff also discuss the Democrats' plan to use illegal immigration as a means to gain an advantage in elections. They highlight the alarming fact that hundreds of thousands of illegals are registered to vote and that many states are giving them driver's licenses, which can be used to register to vote. The conversation also covers the Census Bureau's practice of counting illegals in the population, which can lead to skewed reapportionment and redistricting. If you're concerned about the future of America and want to understand the root of the problem, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker and Jim Pfaff discuss the critical issues surrounding immigration and the importance of securing the border. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we tore apart The Heritage Foundation’s spin on the Venezuela oil deal—the “world’s gas station” line slogan, the math on what Venezuela gets back is embarrassing, and what’s really happening is a century-old colonial playbook dressed up in PR language. Then we looked at a Pew chart: global favorability of the U.S. just dropped below China’s for the first time. That’s where dollar dominance eventually ends—not in the bond market, but in reputation. And we’re burning through ours fast. Chapters Intro: 00:00:38 Quick Takes: 00:01:43 Max Notes: 00:06:13 Killer Left Take of the Week: 00:20:47 Chart of the Week: 00:22:17 Outro: 00:24:20 Resources NBC News: Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE at New Orleans airport The New York Times: Milo Yiannopoulos, Right-Wing Agitator, Deported Home to U.K. U.S. Democratic Socialists: Angie Nixon DESTROYS Laura Loomer After Disgusting Comments! The Omission: 78 Days NBC News: Kalshi permanently bans George Santos after he secretly bet on himself WGRZ-TV: Seneca nation President reacts to Lake Ontario name change The Progressive: The Long Con of John Roberts CNN: Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US searches Bloomberg Podcasts: Venezuela Oil Deal Raises Questions Over US Role PBS News: What we know about Trump’s deal giving U.S. access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela The Heritage Foundation: Why American Energy Dominance Is a Strategic Imperative Reuters: Venezuela PDVSA’s 2011 net profit rises 42 pct El País: Venezuela’s economic crisis fueled by looting of its state-owned oil company The Heritage Foundation: Fighting a Just War in Iraq ConocoPhillips: International Arbitration Tribunal Orders Venezuela to Pay ConocoPhillips $8.7 Billion for Unlawful Expropriation of Company’s Oil Investments Al Jazeera: ‘Profoundly pro-American’: Machado outlines a vision for Venezuela’s future CNBC: Venezuela’s interim president says U.S. energy deal will last 25 years Marketplace: Earnings show why big oil isn’t eager to go all-in on Venezuela Council on Foreign Relations: The U.S. Took Over Venezuela’s Oil Industry. Where Has All the Money Gone? Vox: How success in Venezuela set Trump up for disaster in Iran Brittany Page: The Exact Moment Darline Graham Fumbled Her Campaign Pew Research Center: Views of China have turned more positive – and views of the U.S. more negative – across 20 countries UNFTR Resources Video: On The Record 09-01-26 (The Real Story Behind the ‘Great’ Venezuela Oil Deal.) Essay: Iraqezuela. Video: Did Reagan Destroy the American Dream? -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibilitySupport the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Dream is under attack, and the consequences are dire. With the flood of illegal immigrants pouring into the country, it's no wonder that many Americans are feeling frustrated and concerned about the future of their nation. In this episode, the speaker delves into the pressing issue of immigration and the impact it has on the country's security, economy, and politics. The conversation centers around the Trump administration's efforts to revoke visas from asylum seekers who have overstayed their welcome in the United States. The speaker is joined by Jim Pfaff, the president of the conservative caucus, who shares his expertise on the matter. They discuss the importance of enforcing immigration laws and the need to secure the border. The conversation also touches on the issue of voter ID and the surprising fact that a vast majority of Americans support the idea of requiring photo identification to vote. The speaker and Jim Pfaff also discuss the Democrats' plan to use illegal immigration as a means to gain an advantage in elections. They highlight the alarming fact that hundreds of thousands of illegals are registered to vote and that many states are giving them driver's licenses, which can be used to register to vote. The conversation also covers the Census Bureau's practice of counting illegals in the population, which can lead to skewed reapportionment and redistricting. If you're concerned about the future of America and want to understand the root of the problem, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker and Jim Pfaff discuss the critical issues surrounding immigration and the importance of securing the border. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gonzalo Schwarz explores the enduring promise of the American Dream, showing how freedom, opportunity, responsibility, and resilience continue to inspire Americans and drive the nation forward.Follow The Believe! Journal:Instagram ⁠⁠FacebookX ⁠⁠LinkedInVisit thebelievejournal.com for more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com

When Hormel cut wages like a buzz saw on a pork shoulder, unionized workers rebelled.Director Barbara Kopple traveled to Austin, Minnesota to document the 1984-85 meatpackers strike. In this episode, Kopple reveals how she gained behind-the-scenes access to key strategy sessions, how she struggled to tell a complex story involving many factions, and just how darn cold it was when workers took to the picket lines.The result was American Dream, an Oscar-winning documentary that has just received a 4K digital restoration by Criterion.We also talked to Kopple in Episode 2 for another union story: Harlan County, USA.

Discover the surprising truth behind the rent vs. buy decision, revealing why common assumptions lead to dangerously flawed financial outcomes for First Time Homebuyers.This episode reveals why the common rent vs. buy calculation is dangerously incomplete, paralyzing First Time Homebuyers. David Sidoni introduces a comprehensive 7-column formula that demonstrates homeownership's superior wealth-building power, even in today's high-priced, high-interest-rate market. Learn to make data-driven decisions, not emotional ones, and unlock the true financial advantages of buying."The American dream of homeownership isn't being killed by high prices and interest rates in the mid-6s… it's being killed by bad math."— David Sidoni, Nationwide First Time Homebuying Coach HighlightsWhy is your current rent vs. buy math costing you the American Dream?What are the 7 crucial variables you must include in your homeownership equation?How does a 2% home appreciation outperform an 8% stock market return for wealth building?Are today's 6.5% interest rates truly high, or are you operating on outdated assumptions?What hidden tax benefits do homeowners gain that renters miss out on?Why does waiting for prices or rates to drop likely cost you more than it saves?HowtoBuyaHome.com/10steps - The #1 Educational System for First-Time Homebuyers in the USAHowtoBuyaHome.com/Guide - Over 100 of our BEST Episodes of Detailed Homebuying Knowledge, Interviews, and MORE! Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok @HowToBuyAHomeVisit our Resource Center to to get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer. Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “The American Dream?” Chances are, most of us have similar ideas that immediately flood our minds. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares why our universally accepted version of the American Dream is leading many people down a path of unintended negative consequences. Instead, perhaps we should be searching for a different type of American Dream. Something better. Something that more closely aligns with meaning instead of scorecards. Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daily Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://travisshelton.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Daily Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/gB07Ef Podcast Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Travis's Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Travis's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travissheltonco/YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money

We sit down with Andrew, event director of the Vitruvian Games, to pull back the curtain on what it takes to run a CrossFit competition that athletes and spectators actually enjoy. We talk recovery after the weekend, the behind-the-scenes stress, and why community support matters as much as the workouts. • Post-event recovery and the adrenaline crash after an event weekend • Andrew's path from Division I swimming to CrossFit competition and coaching • Choosing competitive goals while owning a gym and managing real life • How the Vitruvian Games grew from in-house comps to a major venue • Recruiting volunteers and protecting the athlete experience through strong judging • Using anonymous athlete surveys to level up year over year • Adding team divisions without creating all-day schedules for individuals • What affiliates can do to promote events and place athletes in the right divisions • Programming a balanced test of fitness with clear standards and smart logistics • Why aesthetics, floor layout, and spectator clarity change the whole feel • How a public venue like American Dream can market CrossFit to new people Go check them out, drop in. Be on the lookout for next week's episode. 

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Many feel “Make America Great Again” is a hoax Chance Srey With gas prices souring, unlawful deportations and new federal cuts, Americans across the nation are confused with what the American Dream really is. Chance Srey takes a look at what's happening.

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Christopher Rivers about why the American Dream feels broken for working people who do everything “right” and still can't get ahead. We connect war, wealth, media incentives, and local civic action into a grounded case for hope that requires effort, not wishful thinking.• Rivers' background from working-class Connecticut to Iraq and Afghanistan to West Point and Georgetown• Why door knocking changes political conversations more than social media• How party labels distort reality in state and local politics• Wage stagnation, rising housing costs, student debt, healthcare costs, and the affordability crisis• Why cable news functions as entertainment and how that fuels outrage• The role of billionaires, fundraising, and money in politics• What “You Shouldn't Have to Kill to Get Ahead” means and why violence is a dead end• The biggest misconception about meritocracy and why parental wealth predicts outcomes• Why local elections and primaries are where individual votes matter mostGo to ChrisRivers.com.Give a review for this podcast episode. If it's one of four stars, how can I specifically improve? If it's a five star, what should I double down or do more of? Okay, and give at least one reason.Follow Christopher Rivers ...His Websitehttps://www.chrisrivers.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ReimaginingAmerica/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ReimaginingAmericaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/reimaginingamerica/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rivers/Threadshttps://www.threads.com/@reimaginingamerica?hl=enSupport the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/Some free goodiesFree website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463New Paperhttps://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4glPodMatchhttps://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Some new titles in physical media this week and a few to catch up with from last week, Erik Childress & Peter Sobczynski have you covered. They include a couple of monumental documentaries from Barbara Kopple and the history of Ozploitation is lovingly told in its own doc. Val Kilmer dons the mask(s) of a classic character while Jude Law and Ed Harris snipe at one another. Danny Boyle's original rage-infested tale gets an upgrade as does a film once torn apart by the Weinsteins. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are sister witches, there's an early appearance by Rachel Ward and poor Don Johnson has to choose between Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Connelly. Poor guy. 2:49 - Criterion (Harlan County USA (4K), American Dream) 16:07 - Sony (28 Days Later (4K Steelbook)) 26:57 - Ad Break 28:57 - Vinegar Syndrome (Night School 4K, Lady in White 4K, Not Quite Hollywood) 52:29 - Cinematographe (54 4K) 1:06:37 - Ad Break 1:08:37 - Paramount (The Saint (4K), Enemy at the Gates (4K Steelbook)) 1:22:49 - WB (Practical Magic (4K)) 1:30:45 - Radiance (The Hot Spot 4K) 1:51:54 - New Blu-ray Announcements CLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNG Be sure to check out Erik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten Tomatoes Critics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, IL Chicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streaming Physical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library. (Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.) Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere. The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The American dream may promise success, comfort, and security, but God invites us to live for something far greater. This message calls us to put His Kingdom first, redefine what success looks like, and faithfully use everything we've been given for what matters most and lasts forever. // NEXT STEPS: http://rockcity.church PRAYER REQUESTS: https://rockcitychurch.tv/care GIVE: https://rockcitychurch.tv/give // Rock City Church has multiple locations throughout Columbus, Ohio. Whether you're spiritually restless, new at discovering who God is or you are a veteran of the faith, you are welcome here! // WEBSITE: https://rockcitychurch.tv FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/rockcitychurch INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/rockcitychurch

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Meredith Cook grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of four kids in a small house with two working parents. She was later diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, which made traditional school a struggle, so she skipped college and trained as an esthetician instead — working odd jobs on the side, including driving medical specimens between cities at night for quick cash. She spent nearly a decade working under a Charlotte dermatologist after literally walking office to office asking to work for free just to learn. After her second son was born, she felt a disconnect she couldn't explain — not herself, foggy, disconnected from her kids and the people around her. She pushed through it quietly for years, assuming it was just what motherhood felt like. The turning point came when her brother, training for an Ironman in Wilmington, started experimenting with hemp and CBD for his own recovery and encouraged her to try it. Her husband bought everything on the shelf at the local health food store. The fog lifted — but so did her trust in what she was actually putting in her body, once she realized the hemp industry at the time had zero transparency or testing standards. Her husband's connections in agriculture led her to a friend growing USDA organic hemp through a pilot program. She started taking their clean product, felt like herself again, and started sharing it with her mom, her mother-in-law, and friends — watching a business snowball entirely from word of mouth. In 2019, she officially launched Green Compass with her brother and husband, built on a referral-based model where the people sharing the product were the same people who'd felt it change their lives. It grew to $50 million in revenue in two years, almost entirely without paid marketing or PR. When that channel began to shift industry-wide, Meredith resisted changing course longer than she probably should have — she was emotionally invested in the community that built the brand. Eventually, alongside customer surveys and community input, Green Compass transitioned to a DTC model, now generating roughly 80% of revenue from recurring subscriptions, with a growing lineup that includes Core Bloom, a broccoli sprout and mushroom blend, and more product innovation on the way. Make sure to check out Green Compass at: https://greencompassglobal.com   Check out my new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kRKGTX Watch our mini-doc - Starting Small: The Raw Truth Behind Entrepreneurship and the American Dream: https://youtu.be/eHuq93wIxs0?si=eDB-ycngvWNapRLO Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle  

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Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary delivered one of the biggest polling misses of the cycle. The final Marquette Law School Poll had Francesca Hong well ahead of the field, while eventual winner David Crowley remained in the single digits. A few weeks earlier in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed eked out a win in the Democratic Senate primary after polls had shown him running away with it. So, what happened? G. Elliott Morris joins the Poll Hub team to break down where the polling went wrong, why primaries can be especially difficult to measure, and what lessons pollsters can carry into the midterms. Then, we turn to Americans' increasingly complicated relationship with extreme wealth. New polling shows skepticism toward billionaires and how they accumulated their fortunes, but are these attitudes actually new? We look back at decades of polling on the wealthy, taxes, and economic fairness to see how Americans' views have changed over time, and where today's backlash fits into a much longer debate over wealth and the American Dream. We end by sending AJ off on his last episode ever. Tears. Check out Morris's Strength in Numbers site and his FiftyPlusOne polling site.

The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! The 6 o'clock hour is brought to you by Subaru of Gwinnett Chris Sale with some Game 3 magic / Football is back It’s amazing to hear liberals like Bill Maher defend America Watch The Morning XTRA every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! On Today's show, Fridays are always wild on The Morning XTRA, and this one was no exception. Tug and Los react to Chris Sale delivering some Game 3 magic against the Dodgers and celebrate the return of football, while also highlighting the rare moment of Bill Maher defending America. The guys break down Rick Jackson’s coming battle with Keisha Lance Bottoms, welcome Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Dr. David Baker, and revisit the media’s attempts to lure Dolly Parton into talking about Trump. They also have an honest conversation about the COVID vaccine, examine the fallout surrounding Hasan Piker, and ask the important question: does anybody know how to kill Joro spiders? Plus, Chris Dimino joins the show to talk about the Chris Sale's Hall of Fame case, and the guys admit they may have made a big mistake on this one. Watch The Morning XTRA every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

Our Founding Attorney, Otis Landerholm, shares his overview of the current immigration landscape, from what's changed to who's being affected the most, and what it means for families navigating the system in 2026. Listen to real client cases and how our firm has handled them, as we keep fighting for your American Dream.

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Spectrum News 1 North Carolina political anchor Tim Boyum and NY1's Errol Louis have a combined 50 years of experience covering politics and have witnessed countless changes in the political landscape. One recent movement that has caught their attention is the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America.  Boyum joined Louis to discuss why the DSA has gained popularity, particularly among younger voters, and whether its influence can spread beyond New York City. They also compared notes on how political journalism and campaigns have changed over the course of their careers, including the evolving role of debates in the election process.

Canada staat bekend als de vriendelijke buurman van Amerika. Maar door de handelsoorlog met Donald Trump is daar weinig van over. De Canadezen slaan terug met stevige importheffingen en premier Mark Carney kiest nadrukkelijk voor de confrontatie met Trump. Hoe hard kan deze ruzie oplopen en wie komt er uiteindelijk als winnaar uit? En dan is er het verlies van een Amerikaan waar bijna niemand boos op kon worden: Dolly Parton. De zangeres wist ondanks haar uitgesproken opvattingen over onder meer abortus, feminisme en het homohuwelijk zowel links als rechts te bereiken. Wat maakte haar zo verbindend? En wat betekende ze voor de Appalachen en voor Amerika? Over de Amerika Podcast In de Amerika Podcast nemen Bernard Hammelburg en Jan Postma je mee naar het Amerika van nu: een land dat onder Donald Trump opnieuw in rap tempo verandert. Wat betekent zijn beleid voor Amerikanen in rode én blauwe staten, voor de democratie? Wat is er nog over van the American Dream? Wat verandert Trumps koers voor ons in Europa? Hier hoor je de verhalen van de Amerikanen zelf. We nemen je mee naar het land van adembenemende landschappen, countrymuziek uit de autoradio en diners langs de highway. Maar natuurlijk ook juist naar de mavericks die deze clichés doorbreken. De Amerika Podcast zoekt naar de ziel van Amerika. Buitenlandcommentator Bernard Hammelburg vanuit New York en Amsterdam, correspondent Jan Postma vanuit Washington DC of ergens in een van de vijftig staten. Die zoektocht doen we samen met jou, want de Amerika Podcast is niet compleet zonder de vragen van onze luisteraars. Elke donderdag in je podcastfeed! Heb je een vraag, opmerking, kritiek of een compliment. Mail dan naar dewereld@bnr.nl of spreek je vraag in op de Amerika Podcast Whatsapp: 06-28135020. En wie weet win je de Amerika Podcast koffiebeker. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij o.a. ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Jan Postma is Amerika-correspondent voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Vanuit zijn standplaats Washington DC doet hij verslag van de politieke strijd in de hoofdstad en gaat het land in om te zien wat de gevolgen zijn voor Amerikanen. Eerder schreef hij De Trump-fluisteraars, over de mensen die Trump beïnvloeden. Voordat hij in 2018 correspondent werd, presenteerde hij onder meer Boekestijn en De Wijk. Jan studeerde Amerikanistiek en Journalistiek aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Naast de BNR Amerika Podcast is hij regelmatig te horen in BNR’s nieuwsprogramma’s en in BNR De Wereld. Ook is hij Amerika-correspondent voor het Algemeen Dagblad. Redactie Luc de Klerk Montage Jeanne Heeremans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We thought we would discuss critical thinking and how it applies to today's propaganda-laden world. And we did. But the conversation quickly turned into a luminous, expansive exchange of knowledge, opinions, and faith, especially between Dr. Fox and Dr. Breggin. Dr. Fox has an open and warm demeanor that radiates care and affection when he greeted us. Dr. Andrew Fox is an Anglican priest who now lives with his wife in the heart of Texas, where he has settled after immigrating from the United Kingdom. He became an American citizen and shared with us about how happy he is to be here in the United States. We exchanged stories about the unexpected and delightful joy with which recent World Cup tourists coming to America for the first time shared their experiences on social media. Europeans discovered how beautiful, engaging, friendly, welcoming, fun, and (the food!) delicious America is. Then they shared all of that on social media, red-pilling their friends and families and helping Americans feel proud again after these terrible post-COVID years. After the show, I enjoyed reading Dr. Fox's blog on this topic, “The World Cup: America's Greatest Untapped Form of Diplomacy.” Dr. Fox introduced his forthcoming book: Truth in the Age of Applause: How Stupidity Is Ruining the American Dream. We discussed critical thinking and how it and civil dialogue are essential for challenging harmful ideologies while maintaining respect for authority—particularly said Dr. Fox– in scriptural contexts. The conversation explored the differences between Old and New Testament perspectives on Jews as the Chosen people, with Dr. Fox commenting that while the Old Testament focused on a specific tribe's witness to one God, the New Testament emphasizes an egalitarian approach where all people are children of God. We discussed how modern concepts of relativism [the philosophical belief that nothing is objectively true or universally applicable] have been misused to undermine truth, particularly in debates about biological reality and gender identity, with Dr. Fox noting that reality doesn't change regardless of opinions. I discovered after the interview that Dr. Fox has spoken the truth very actively rather than seeking applause. Dr. Fox had served eight years as Austin City Fire Chaplain when, in 2021, he wrote a blog arguing that men should not compete in women's sports due to biological differences between the two sexes. According to the Christian Post: Months later, Fox was dismissed when officials decided that his efforts to apologize to unnamed offended parties were not sufficient, as he refused to recant his views on LGBT issues. In August 2022, Fox filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleging that AFD officials “retaliated against him for exercising his First Amendment rights, violated his First Amendment right to free speech and free exercise of religion, and violated the Texas Constitution.” On March 3, 2026, the city of Austin reached a $78,000 settlement with former Austin City Fire Chaplain Andrew Fox, according to the Alliance Defending Freedom. Dr. Fox does not seek applause. He seeks truth. We are sure his book will be as engaging as our hour visit with Dr. Andrew Fox!

Learn the inside story of immigration, startups, and entrepreneurship with leading immigration attorney Tahmina Watson.What does it take to turn the challenges of immigration into entrepreneurial success? Tahmina Watson, founder of Watson Immigration Law, Forbes Business Council member, author, and advocate, sits down with Glenn Harper and Julie Smith to discuss her own immigrant journey, the realities of U.S. immigration law, and the mindset required to build both a meaningful business and life.In this candid conversation, listeners will learn:The personal story behind Tahmina's move from the UK to America and starting over as a legal professional 02:48How her experiences led her to become a specialist in immigration law for entrepreneurs and startups 07:43Practical insights into visa options and the unique barriers immigrant entrepreneurs face in the U.S. 27:05What it really takes to launch and grow a values-driven law firm, including team building and business lessons 33:01Methods for balancing entrepreneurship, meaningful work, and self-care, plus Tamina's surprising passion for bird photography 40:42Whether you're an aspiring immigrant founder, a business owner, or someone passionate about social impact, Tahmina's transparency and expertise will inspire you to turn personal challenges into professional purpose.This episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.Takeaways:Navigating the path from immigrant to entrepreneur requires resilience, support, and the willingness to embrace new opportunities.The U.S. immigration system for entrepreneurs is complex and constantly evolving, and understanding visa options and legal nuances is critical.Building a business as an immigrant includes unique stressors; having a mission and outlets like bird photography can sustain long-term success.Authorship and advocacy can amplify your impact beyond client work and open unexpected doors.Running a business doesn't have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it's easy to be so busy ‘doing' business that you don't have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.Download our free guide - Entrepreneurial Success Formula: How to Avoid Managing Your Business From Your Bank Account.Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year. An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast. Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses like entrepreneurs. Julie lives in Columbus, OH with her family and enjoys travel, coaching basketball, sporting events, and the occasional shopping spree.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Copyright 2026 Glenn HarperMentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Harper & Company CPAs PlusRunning a business takes vision, grit… and the right financial partner. At Harper & Company CPAs Plus, we don't just crunch numbers—we empower entrepreneurs. From proactive tax strategy and accounting to business advisory services, our team helps you keep more of what you earn and scale with confidence. Whether you're launching, growing, or preparing for exit, Harper & Company is in your corner with expert guidance built for business owners like you. Visit www.harpercpaplus.com to book a complimentary discovery call today - or call us at 614-456-7222. Brought to you by Harper & Company CPAs Plus

There are bats in the desert, ether in the trunk, a lawyer in the bathtub, and absolutely no chance this trip ends well. This week, The 3 Guys buckle into the red convertible and barrel headfirst into Terry Gilliam's 1998 hallucinogenic fever dream, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Johnny Depp becomes Hunter S. Thompson's unhinged alter ego Raoul Duke, Benicio Del Toro brings menace and madness as Dr. Gonzo, and Las Vegas transforms into a neon-soaked carnival of drugs, paranoia, broken dreams, and very questionable decisions. The guys navigate the Mint 400, the infamous hotel trashed suites, Gonzo's terrifying bathtub meltdown, the narcotics convention, bizarre celebrity cameos, killer needle drops, Dutch angles, warped lenses, and enough psychedelic camera work to make you wonder if somebody slipped mescaline into your headphones. But beneath the bats, booze, acid, ether, and general depravity, is Gilliam's movie actually a eulogy for the failed idealism of the 1960s and the death of the American Dream, or is it just one spectacularly exhausting bad trip? Buy the ticket. Take the ride. 

In this episode, we are discussing why the traditional version of the American Dream may have been keeping us small instead of truly allowing us to ‘live the dream.' Success in any economic season is always about how you are willing to adapt your strategy to benefit from current market conditions. The math will surprise you — I'm outlining exactly how you can round out your financial portfolio, live in the same home FOR LESS MONEY OUT OF POCKET, pay less interest on your mortgage and enjoy the true freedom and flexibility that the ‘American Dream' promises.   Finding the right investment property is the difference between finding yourself in a desirable vs. undesirable financial position. Reach out to me if you are interested in starting your search or if you have any general questions!  About the Host:Christina Kremidas is a lifelong New Yorker who brings her extensive background in advertising to her successful real estate career in Manhattan. Her personal experience as a property investor and landlord in New York City gives her unique insight into her client's needs, while her negotiation expertise and market knowledge have quickly established her as a top-performing agent, ranking among the top 1.5% of licensed Agents in the United States for Sales Volume and among the Top 10 highest producing Small Teams at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Beyond her professional achievements, Christina is deeply involved in the NYC community.  She is a founding Steward at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center, where she serves on the Parish Council and leads social media, marketing, and young adult initiatives.Get in touch with Christina:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.kremidasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.kremidasCheck out my website: https://christinakremidas.com/Email me: Christina.Kremidas@elliman.comWhat Is Your Property Worth?: https://christinakremidas.com/home-valuationThe Virtual Agent Experience: https://christinakremidas.com/virtual-agent

Vivek and Asha, founders of Starcore Capital, are successful entrepreneurs and multifamily operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Their story began when they immigrated to the United States in 2010 with two young children, determined to build a better future for their family. Their journey was not without challenges. After Vivek unexpectedly lost his job, they quickly realized they wanted greater control over their financial future. That setback became the catalyst for entrepreneurship. They first entered the business world by starting a granite import company, learning many lessons through trial and error. They later launched a successful cookware brand, where their focus on customer service, operational efficiency, and building strong systems helped drive the company's growth. That entrepreneurial experience eventually led them to multifamily real estate. They began as passive investors, using education and mentorship to better understand the business before making the transition to acquiring and operating apartment communities themselves. Today, Vivek and Asha bring an operator's mindset to multifamily investing—emphasizing strong systems, disciplined underwriting, teamwork, and data-driven decision-making. They believe the current DFW market cycle is creating compelling opportunities as distressed properties and motivated sellers begin to emerge. Now, through Starcore Capital, they are taking the next step by launching a multifamily investment fund focused on opportunities throughout DFW. Their goal is to combine their entrepreneurial experience, operational expertise, and disciplined investment approach to identify and improve well-located multifamily assets. The Old Capital Multifamily Accelerator is built for investors who are ready to move beyond podcasts, books, and seminars—and start evaluating real multifamily opportunities. To contact- Vivek & Asha: vivek@starcorecapital.com Learn alongside experienced apartment owners, brokers, property managers, attorneys, and other industry professionals as we walk through the entire acquisition process—from finding and underwriting deals to financing, due diligence, raising equity, and submitting an offer. This isn't about theory. It's about learning how apartment deals actually get done in today's market. Real Deals. Real Experts. Real-World Experience. Learn more and apply to the Old Capital Multifamily Accelerator:OldCapitalAccelerator.com

Episode 330: 7 Steps to Building a Christian Family — Part 5 Text: Deuteronomy 6:6–12 (review of 6–9, new focus on 10–12) Recap of Steps So Far Underlying foundation: knowing God — building a real, living relationship with Him (not just a salvation moment). Fear God — reverent awe + healthy fear of consequences. Keep God First — requires ongoing self-examination ("Lord, am I keeping you first?"). This is similiar to the purpose of a revival: intentional, recurring evaluation of the heart. Love God with heart, soul, might/mind/strength — loving God with total, unguarded enthusiasm. Teach God's Word Diligently — not just memorization but application, so Scripture "pops up" in the heart in the moment of decision or conviction (Proverbs 6). Step 5 (this episode): Enjoy God's Blessings Wisely (Don't Forget God in Abundance) Deut. 6:10–12 — warns Israel that once they live in houses they didn't build, drink from wells they didn't dig, and eat from vineyards they didn't plant, and are "full," the danger is forgetting the Lord. This step "nails us as Americans" — most people live in homes they didn't build, eat food they didn't grow, and eat out of fullness/abundance rather than hunger.  God is not against blessing/prosperity — the text itself promises houses, food, and abundance as gifts from God. Nice homes, cars, and possessions aren't inherently wrong or "spoiled." Caution: don't confuse God's blessing with the American Dream. Someone can have the bigger house, nicer car, or yacht and be completely unblessed if their family and relationship with God are falling apart. True blessing shows up as peace, joy, love, and gentleness in the home — not material markers. Scripture ties blessing to obedience/pursuit of righteousness (referenced the Deuteronomy blessings/curses passage and the pattern seen across Joshua vs. Judges) — but this isn't a strict formula; God remains gracious even amid failure. Practical Application: Enjoying Blessings "With Care" / Frugality Money has two purposes: to live, and to give — live more frugally (smaller home, older-but-nice car, lower payments) to free up margin for giving and to avoid overwork that outsources parenting to daycare/babysitters. Have a grateful heart as a discipline — actively resisting complaint over aging cars, food choices, etc., which the hosts frame as a subtle form of forgetting God. Practical family habit: praying before meals with genuine, unhurried gratitude rather than rote routine; teaching kids a thankfulness verse; verbally noting "isn't it amazing we get to eat like this?" as a repeated family phrase. How blessed are you? In your blessings, are you forgetting God?(e.g., packed schedules of travel/activities, expensive Christian schooling, but no family devotions, gratitude, or altar at home).

Dèy by acclaimed writer Edwidge Danticat is multigenerational story of family, resilience, and hope in the wake of an unexpected tragedy. Edwidge joins us to talk about evolving ideas of the American Dream, the Haitian diaspora, ghost stories and expanding canon with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.   Featured Books: Dèy by Edwidge Danticat Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat Brother, I'm Dying by Edwidge Danticat Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat Everything Inside by Edwidge Danticat Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala The Art of Death by Edwidge Danticat The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk My Brother by Jamaica Kincaid Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder Love, Anger, Madness: A Haitian Triptych by Marie Vieux-Chauvet Paule Marshall: A Writer's Life by Mary Helen Washington Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Moderation by Elaine Castillo Windward Heights by Maryse Condé Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Krik? Krack! by Edwidge Danticat

In this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Karl Rove, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, to discuss the rise of Democratic Socialism and its potential impact on the 2026 midterm elections. They examine key races, how Republicans can make a stronger case for individual freedom and limited government, and the ongoing debate over how conservative principles should be applied to today's challenges.

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving California? Did the Sussexes run out of momentum in Hollywood? Was Harry desperately lonely in Montecito—and are their neighbors really pleased to see them go?As Jennie Bond warns against a new “pile-on” against Meghan, American commentators including Megyn Kelly, Meghan McCain and allies of Donald Trump celebrate the couple's departure. Hollywood sources claim Harry and Meghan never established a clear identity outside the Royal Family, while Montecito residents accuse them of entitlement and creating endless drama.We examine whether Harry was always destined to return to Britain, why Meghan may be making a major sacrifice for her family, and what the move will mean for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Could the children finally develop relationships with King Charles, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis? Will Meghan and Princess Catherine arrange royal playdates? And how will Prince William react when the brother he no longer trusts is suddenly living nearby?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/palace-intrigue-harry-meghan-the-crown-royal-family-news-and-gossip--4522904/support.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

Randy Lyman is a physicist, entrepreneur, and expert in emotional intelligence and service-based leadership. He built the American Dream from humble beginnings, eventually founding multiple 8-figure businesses, including an Inc. 500 company. He discovered that lasting success requires embracing the emotional aspect of being human.Randy's entrepreneurial journey spans four decades, earning multiple patents and growing his businesses 30x after integrating spiritual principles. He now shares these principles through his book, The Third Element, which offers useful tools and techniques for emotional healing and personal growth.   CONNECT WITH Randy Lyman Website: https://randylyman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrandylyman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamrandylyman1?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=lxL85t29tjaEuEiT&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1E6dt2jxTD%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#   JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY    Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger!     Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,100 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston's most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community.   Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty.   SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as "food stamps," SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers.   CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricbfrancis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G welcomes back personal finance expert and bestselling author Anthony O'Neal to discuss his book, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck: The Proven Path to Break Free from Debt, Build Real Wealth, and Live Free on Any Income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twirl some soft serve and prepare for small town tragedy as we take an academic look at Scotland, PA (2001) with Professor Sheryl Sawin of Temple University, and all the carnivore carnage within! ---The Patron Drive is back! Join the Moviestruck Patreon at any paid tier to work towards bonus episodes of Moviestruck! At 150 total paid Patrons of any tier, we'll be covering Dune (1894) with OSP Red. Head on over to Patreon and stick around for the post roll for all the deets on this monthly event.---Additional Reading:Elizabeth A. Deitchman, “White Trash Shakespeare: Taste, Morality, and the Dark Side of the American Dream in Billy Morrissette's Scotland, PA.” Literature/Film Quarterly 34.2 (2006): 140–146.Eric C. Brown, “Shakespeare, Class, and ‘Scotland, PA.'” Literature/Film Quarterly 34.2 (2006): 147–153.Anthony D. Hoefer Jr., “The McDonaldization of ‘Macbeth': Shakespeare and Pop Culture in ‘Scotland, PA.'” Literature/Film Quarterly 34.2 (2006): 154–160.George Moore, “Macbeth Goes to Carnival: Otium and Economic Determinism in Scotland, PA.” Literature/Film Quarterly 45.3 (2017).Maurizio Calbi, “Ghosts, Burgers and Drive-Throughs: Billy Morrissette's Scotland, PA Adapts Macbeth.” Anglistica 12.1 (2008): 39–57.The Family, Sex and Marriage by Lawrence Stone:https://archive.org/details/familysexmarriag0000stonAn Ordered Society by Susan Ammusen:https://archive.org/details/orderedsocietyge0000amusMacbeth (2006):https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434541/Contact the Podmoviestruckpod@gmail.comwww.moviestruck.transistor.fmPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moviestruckDiscord: https://discord.gg/cT2vm3KdeSBlueSky: @moviestruck.bsky.socialTheme by Prod. DomSoundcloudThank you to our $10 Patrons!aRabidGerbil, Kaeldrannas, Maddy New, Adam Bagnall, Christian Jolliff, UwU, Zas, Ken M, Jim8333, Jacob Hunt, Azraq Shinji, Case Aiken, AnOptimist, Lairde Ray, the Norwegian one, Travis Poe, William Warren, Stag Hart (Deer Deer), Rusty_Fork, Mura Purcell, insomnite, Nathan Dunlap. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hour 2 for 8/24/26 Drew prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Brooke Taylor (6:07). Then Drew discusses a new and revealing study on the attitudes and feelings of young men with Ken Burchfiel (32:13). Issues discussed include young men seeing themselves as failures (33:48), relationships (36:05), those with faith (41:51), a mom concerned about her boys not finding right work (43:20), the American Dream (46:56) and dating (49:43) Resources: The Study on Demoralized Men cited in today's show: https://ifstudies.org/report-brief/americas-demoralized-men-part-1 https://ifstudies.org/report-brief/americas-demoralized-men-part-ii-lost-pathways-greater-struggles

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 gets closer, we have political candidates who think it was deserved. Filling in for Glenn, Justin Barclay rants against the idea that people running for office think America deserved its most tragic event. A surrogate mother is being sued for $100,000 after refusing to get an abortion. Anti-abortion activist Abby Johnson joins to discuss the issues that come from surrogacy and IVF. Legal commentator and attorney David Gelman joins Justin to discuss the ongoing trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three children in an apparent case of postpartum psychosis. Justin and David also discuss the latest with convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony as he's attempting to get a new trial. Justin discusses America's ongoing debt crisis and explains how the Democrats' solution will only make matters worse. A new EPA rule change could bring immediate, drastic relief at the gas pump. New Mexico House candidate Greg Cunningham joins to discuss the current status of the border and the Trump administration's accomplishments. Is the American Dream still possible?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is economic D-Day against Iran? Filling in for Glenn, Justin Barclay discusses the latest development in the conflict with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is open, and barrels of oil are moving through, but we're still a ways off from Americans feeling relief at the gas pump. Author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza joins Justin to discuss his upcoming project. But first, Justin and Dinesh discuss the dangers of falling for AI content on social media. Justin takes a look at how the Left's socialistic policies are failing in real time, which the Left refuses to acknowledge. Justin talks with Nevada House Candidate Marty O'Donnell (R.) about what he sees as the biggest issues plaguing America and how he believes they can be fixed. Is an affordable American Dream still possible after all the Left has done to damage the country? Justin reacts to videos of people explaining why they're voting for socialism in various states across the country. Justin also criticizes socialist political commercials and points out the lies they're spreading. The FBI confronted disgraced former U.S. representative Eric Swalwell at an airport, and his electronics were seized as the investigation into him ramps up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we discuss what the American Dream is – and what it most certainly is not; the WNBA can't figure out what the W stands for; and the Democrats negotiate the terms of their surrender to the Democratic Socialists of America. Ep. 2485 - - - Today's Sponsors: Cardiff - If you've been in business for at least a year, and are pulling in $20,000 a month in revenue, apply now for up to $500,000 in same day business funding at https://Cardiff.co/ben Real growth. Fast funding. Cardiff—Borrow better. PureTalk - There's a better wireless choice out there. And at just fifteen bucks a month for your first three months on ANY plan… now's a great time to choose PureTalk. Simply go to https://PureTalk.com/SHAPIRO to claim this offer. Legacybox - Go to https://LegacyBox.com/SHAPIRO to get started today and save 50%. PreBorn! - Celebrate America's 250th by saving lives. Dial #250, keyword 'BABY' or visit https://PreBorn.com/SHAPIRO - - - DailyWire+ Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe