Podcasts about Big Tobacco

Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to 47 states to end the landmark trial over teen social media addiction and the stock went up. The guys get into why a record setting settlement paid out over ten years barely registers on a company this size, why the Big Tobacco comparison falls apart when you look at the numbers, and whether the new safeguards Meta agreed to will actually change anything. Time caps, overnight blocks, no notifications during school hours. The case for optimism is that a kid who never builds the habit never gets addicted. The case against is that nobody enforces any of it. Then the robots. China staged a robot Olympics, and the argument is that it was the smartest piece of marketing the country could have run get the whole population cheering for the machines before those machines start taking jobs. That leads into the argument about whether AGI is actually here, a $1,000 bet over how long before a robot unclogs your toilet, and the only AI use case anyone can agree is worth having: making an insurance company answer the phone. On the money side, Dick's Sporting Goods had its worst day in three years, down about 30% but the core business is growing. The problem is the $2.4 billion Foot Locker acquisition and a sneaker market that's gone quiet. Plus why billionaires should stay off the internet right now, why sports teams have become tax shelters, and what these new owners are getting wrong about the cities they just bought into. Crypto ends the episode with the most bullish structural change in years. Group Chat News, every week. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify it helps more than you know.

Will a Manning pull a “Manning?” [1:10]The Cleveland connection. Meta is “Big Tobacco.” Now what? [20:15]The $17 billion goes where?Texas Tech says “We're hiring.” [25:06]Texas Tech vs. The Big 12 Part IIIt's time to panic about CTE. [29:30]The data is terrifying. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 118 – Ending Sexploitation Podcast  Haley McNamara (Executive Director at NCOSE) and Dani Pinter (Director of the NCOSE Law Center) discuss the latest development in the legal battles against Meta. Have social media companies like Meta finally reached their day of reckoning? They examine that question along with the news of a bi-partisan Senate investigation into Roblox. Senators from both parties sent a letter to Roblox leadership notifying them of the investigation and calling attention to the explicit content and real-world abuse.  Read our blog about the update to the Meta case: https://tinyurl.com/mvapcrjb  Meta is on our 2026 Dirty Dozen List: https://endsexualexploitation.org/meta/  Read the Senate letter to Roblox: https://tinyurl.com/3p5v73wh  

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Nando Sommerfeldt und Holger Zschäpitz über den Halbleiter-Jammer, den Klarna-Kater und den historischen No-Optimismus. Außerdem geht es um Micron, SanDisk, SK Hynix, Intel, Alphabet, JPMorgan Chase, Infineon, Siemens Energy, Aixtron, SÜSS MicroTec, Elmos Semiconductor, Deutsche Telekom, 1&1, United Internet, H&M, Klarna, Baidu, Bank of America, Lowe's, Target, TJX Companies, Analog Devices, Wolfspeed, Estée Lauder, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, DocMorris, Meta Platforms, Mizuho Financial Group, Jefferies Financial Group, Cboe Global Markets, Siemens, Siemens Healthineers. Am 2. Oktober findet unser „Alles auf Aktien“-Summit in Berlin statt. Mit dem Code „AAAFRIENDS“ sparst du 50 Prozent auf dein Ticket – aber nur unter folgendem Link: https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/event/financesummit26/summary?rp=c6dc55d6-6f4f-4fb4-b75f-3… Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und – ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Anzeige: Eight Sleep: Der Pod 5 reguliert die Temperatur im Bett automatisch, trackt Schlaf- und Gesundheitswerte ohne Wearable und kann so zu besserem Schlaf beitragen. Mit dem Code ALLESAUFAKTIEN erhaltet ihr auf https://www.eightsleep.com/allesaufaktien bis zu 350 Euro Rabatt. Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

The Polls got it (mostly) wrong. [1:10]The CFP Final Four. The next Dan Marino? [23:31]Josh Allen or Joe Burrow. Social media is the new Big Tobacco. [29:10]Who's at fault if we're addicts?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who's at fault if we're addicts?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congress worries about military readiness in the Middle East, but are Democrats willing to approve the funds to fix the problem? Plus, social media companies get the Big Tobacco treatment in a new round of lawsuits.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Qwen isn't the only headline behind Alibaba (BABA) Monday — the Chinese tech firm also announced it will sell its gaming unit. Elsewhere in tech, social media is going through a "big tobacco moment." Sam Vadas and Marley Kayden turn to their top takeaways on the first trading session of the week. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Ist das jetzt aber wirklich der ‘Big Tobacco'-Moment? Denn Meta und anderen Betreibern von sozialen Netzwerken könnten empfindlichsten Strafen in einem sehr, sehr großen Gerichtsverfahren drohen, in dem … US-Bundesstaaten klagen. Gleichzeitig gönnt Meta aber Instagram (Entschuldigung: Instagzam) ein neues Logo und Claude bringt Wasserzeichen in ihren Text. Wie sie das machen und was wir so damit machen - heute bei uns! ➡️ ”Inside Palantir”: https://gavinkarlmeier.de/t/insidepalantir ➡️ Das neue Logo von Instagram (sorry, Instagzam): https://www.theverge.com/tech/979583/this-is-instagrams-new-logo ➡️ Mit der "Haken Dran"-Community ins Gespräch kommen könnt ihr am besten im Discord: http://hakendran.org ✔️ Jetzt abstimmen für den Grauen Haken 2026 und den Goldenen Haken 2026 - am besten per Mail an grauerhaken@hakendran.org

去年12月，澳大利亚实施全球首个针对16岁以下未成年人的社交媒体禁令，此后不久，法国、英国、西班牙等更多国家便相继跟进。但反对者的声音也随之而来。他们认为禁令本身难以执行、年龄划分过于一刀切，更关键的是，科学尚未证明社交媒体与青少年心理问题之间存在明确的因果关系。然而，这些反对的理由真的成立吗？ 今年3月，社交媒体迎来「大烟草时刻」。被视为风向标的 K.G.M. v. Meta et al. 一案迎来判决，Instagram 和 YouTube 被认定在产品设计上存在过失，无限滚动、自动播放视频等功能被认定对青少年原告造成了伤害。这一判决撬动了自 1996 年的《美国通信规范法》第 230 条款出台以来平台免责的边界，平台再也无法声称自己只是一个「中立的工具」。 这一期节目，我们和老朋友方可成老师一起，从围绕禁令的一系列反对意见出发，聊聊社交媒体平台如何通过不断游说和制造怀疑来规避监管责任，K.G.M. 案的律师团们又是通过怎样的策略转变，压实了平台的主体责任。 本期人物 方可成，香港中文大学新闻与传播学院副教授 徐涛，声动活泼联合创始人 主要话题 [00:48] 监管转折点：澳、英、法等多国出台青少年社媒使用禁令 [05:17] 无定论、有益处、一刀切、执行难：反对禁令的理由真的成立吗？ [20:54]从通信法案到 Facebook 吹哨人：平台还能说自己是「中立的工具」吗？ [25:40]从「有害内容」到「缺陷产品」：律师团如何改变诉讼策略 [34:38]社交媒体的大烟草时刻：K.G.M. v. Meta et al. 一案平台败诉 [36:08]社媒如烟草：成瘾、心理健康风险、虚假信息与隐私侵犯 [40:52]Doubt is your product：社媒平台如何通过游说与信息操纵建构利己叙事 [58:39]中文世界的社交媒体监管同样需要重视 延伸解读 [25:40]Meta 内部研究汇编，由纽约大学斯特恩商学院科技与社会实验室，收集并总结了 Meta 进行的所有可用内部研究报告中关于其产品——尤其是 Instagram——是否对年轻人造成伤害的问题的相关报告。这些报告来自两个主要来源：公司吹哨人，以及由各州总检察长提起诉讼时在调查过程中获得的文件。 [45:42]电影：《惊曝内幕 The Insider》 [56:45]美国多州总检察长起诉 Meta 的起诉书 [34:38]大烟草时刻A court just ruled that tech addiction is real—and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube's Big Tobacco moment 也可以在小红书账号「徐涛-声东击西」看到更多相关内容和幕后 给声东击西投稿 「声东击西」一直在寻找来自不同社会和群体的真实声音。我们曾经采访过为特朗普竞选生产 MAGA 帽子的中国制造商、记录过七位在美国大选中经历起伏的华人个体，也讲述了委内瑞拉青年的故事。 如果你也有一些特别的经历、观察或想法，不论是亲身体验的故事，还是你在某个行业、社区中的所见所闻，都欢迎你向我们投稿。 你的声音可能出现在未来的节目当中，我们非常期待你的分享！ 投稿入口 加入我们 声动活泼团队目前正在招聘内容监制、商业运营经理、商业发展经理和实习生，如果你也对播客行业的内容制作和商务运营感兴趣，欢迎投递！ 详情点击招聘入口：加入声动活泼（在招职位速览） 幕后制作 后期：赛德 运营：George 设计：饭团 实习编辑：翔宇、怡然 商务合作 声动活泼商业化小队，点击链接可直达商务会客厅，也可发送邮件至 business@shengfm.cn 联系我们。 关于声动活泼 「用声音碰撞世界」，声动活泼致力于为人们提供源源不断的思考养料。 我们还有这些播客：声东击西、What's Next｜科技早知道、商业WHY酱、跳进兔子洞&跳进兔子洞第三季、吃喝玩乐了不起、不止金钱、泡腾 VC、反潮流俱乐部 欢迎在即刻、微博等社交媒体上与我们互动，搜索声动活泼即可找到我们。 也欢迎你写邮件和我们联系，邮箱地址是：ting@sheng.fm 获取更多和声动活泼有关的讯息，你也可以扫码添加声小音，在节目之外和我们保持联系！ Special Guest: 方可成.

In a bizarre lawsuit, the city of Denver is taking on Big Tobacco, but not for the reasons you might think. This time, it's not about the health risks of smoking or the littering of cigarette butts, but rather the design choice of cigarette filters that don't break down in the environment.In this episode, the speaker delves into the intricacies of the lawsuit, which argues that the city should be compensated for the costs of cleaning up cigarette butts that don't biodegrade. The city is suing nine tobacco companies, claiming that they knew or should have known that their filters would end up on the ground and cause harm to the environment. The speaker explores the city's case, which is built on a 1979 report and a 1996 survey that found 96% of smokers admitted to throwing butts on the ground.The lawsuit has some strong arguments, particularly when it comes to the harm caused by cigarette filters clogging storm drains and leaching arsenic and nicotine into waterways. However, the speaker also points out that the city's case is not as clear-cut as it seems, and that the city may be overreaching by suing the tobacco companies for the costs of cleaning up cigarette butts that are already being swept up as part of regular street maintenance.The speaker also touches on the broader implications of the lawsuit, including the potential for it to set a precedent for other companies that produce non-biodegradable products. If the city wins, it could lead to a new wave of lawsuits against companies that produce plastic waste. But if the city loses, it could set a precedent for companies to argue that they shouldn't be held responsible for the environmental impact of their products. To hear more about this fascinating case and its potential implications, tune in to this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a court reporter is assigned to a case that's simply too personal to remain neutral?In this episode, Brynn explores one of the profession's most difficult ethical questions: Where is the line between impartiality and personal conviction? The conversation begins with her experience covering clergy sexual abuse litigation.From there, the discussion expands into a broader conversation about corporate accountability, public health, and the responsibility of those who document history as it unfolds. Drawing comparisons between the tobacco industry's past and today's food industry, Brynn examines whether the same patterns of corporate influence and deception are repeating themselves—and what that could mean for future litigation.She also discuss the idea of a modern-day "Mississippi moment," exploring how landmark legal cases have the power to reshape industries, influence public opinion, and hold powerful corporations accountable. Throughout the conversation, Brynn reflects on the emotional weight of reporting on cases involving widespread harm and why some stories change the people who document them just as much as the people involved.Whether you're a court reporter, attorney, or simply interested in the intersection of ethics, journalism, and public health, this episode offers a thought-provoking conversation about truth, responsibility, and the lasting impact of the legal record.In this episodeThe ethical challenges court reporters face when covering emotionally charged cases.How clergy sexual abuse litigation changed one reporter's perspective on neutrality.Why the food industry is increasingly being compared to Big Tobacco.What a new "Mississippi moment" could mean for corporate accountability.The role court reporters play in documenting history during landmark litigation.Why some cases leave a lasting emotional impact on the professionals who cover them.How legal proceedings can influence public awareness and drive systemic change.

A tobacco company promises jobs, investment and a factory, but only if a government makes health warnings smaller. Investigative journalist Matthew Chapman joins the Public Health Insight Podcast to examine how tobacco companies adapt their products and influence the rules governing them. Drawing on investigations in Kenya, Israel and the United Kingdom, he reveals undisclosed payments to experts, pressure on policymakers and efforts to weaken or delay regulation. The conversation explores Britain's generational tobacco ban, the immense death toll linked to China Tobacco, and the limits of personal choice for addictive substances. Guest◼️Matthew Chapman References for Our Discussion◼️Lawmaker with family tie to British American Tobacco attempts to stop UK smoking ban ◼️British American Tobacco undermines Kenyan health laws in bid for Gen Z◼️What to know about the global tobacco control treatyHost & Producer◼️Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomLeave Us Some FeedbackIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people. You can also interact directly with the podcast episodes on Spotify using the new “comment” feature! We'd love to hear what you think.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.

This Day in Legal History: Sonia Sotomayor Advances to the Supreme CourtOn July 28, 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, sending her to the full Senate, which confirmed her the following week. With that confirmation she became the first Hispanic justice—and only the third woman—ever to serve on the Court.Her path to the bench was the stuff of American mythology, and it was central to her nomination. Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, raised in a housing project, diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at seven and losing her father at nine, she went on to Princeton and Yale Law School, then worked as a Manhattan prosecutor before becoming a federal trial judge and later a judge on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. As a district judge, she famously issued the injunction that ended the 1994–95 Major League Baseball strike. Her confirmation fight, though, turned heavily on a single phrase from an earlier speech—her remark that a “wise Latina” might, with the richness of her experiences, sometimes reach a better conclusion than someone without them. Critics called it bias; supporters called it an honest acknowledgment that lived experience shapes judgment.In the years since, Sotomayor has become one of the Court's most forceful liberal voices, known for pointed dissents on race, criminal justice, and—fittingly for today—the very “shadow docket” at the center of our lead story. She has been among the sharpest critics of the Court deciding major questions through emergency orders with little briefing and no argument. The significance of July 28, 2009 is both symbolic and substantive: symbolic, in that a woman from a Bronx housing project reached the pinnacle of the American legal system and expanded who Americans see reflected on their highest court; and substantive, in that she has spent her tenure insisting the Court explain itself and show its work—an insistence that lands with particular weight in a week when the justices are again being asked to make consequential law on the emergency docket.The Trump administration has escalated its fight over mail-in voting all the way to the Supreme Court, asking the justices on an emergency basis to let its executive order take effect nationwide. This is the direct sequel to yesterday's story: after the First Circuit refused on Saturday to lift the injunction blocking key parts of the March order, the Justice Department went straight to the high Court, asking it to put that injunction on hold while the litigation continues. The order directs federal agencies to build voter-eligibility lists and to restrict Postal Service delivery of ballots not tied to those lists; a coalition of 23 states and D.C. argues the President simply lacks authority to impose federal rules on elections that the Constitution assigns to states and to Congress. What's notable here is the vehicle. This is an emergency application—part of what critics call the “shadow docket,” where the Court decides consequential questions quickly, often with little briefing and no full argument. Regular listeners will remember the shadow docket as a recurring concern precisely because it lets the Court make major law in the shadows. The justices have told the states to respond by August 3, so a decision could come fast. The significance is that one of the most consequential election-administration questions in years—decided against the administration twice below—is now in the hands of a Supreme Court being asked to act on an emergency timeline, months before the midterms.Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions | ReutersWashington Post · CNBCJohnson & Johnson has announced a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its talc products caused ovarian cancer—a deal that could finally close out more than a decade of litigation. The settlement would cover roughly 69,000 cases consolidated in New Jersey federal court plus related state cases, amounting to about 99.75% of the remaining talc claims. If you were with us last week, the timing is impossible to miss: just days ago, the federal magistrate judge overseeing those 69,000 cases cast serious doubt on whether the plaintiffs could even prove specific causation, ordering them to explain why their claims shouldn't be dismissed. Days later, J&J puts $5.5 billion on the table. That sequence is a lesson in how litigation leverage works—a favorable evidentiary signal can push a defendant toward a global resolution on its own terms, or embolden it, depending on the read. The mechanics matter: the deal needs acceptance by 95% of the ovarian-cancer claimants and approval from the judge overseeing the federal litigation. And notably, J&J isn't conceding anything—its litigation chief called the claims “meritless,” and the company still denies its talc caused cancer, though it pulled talc-based baby powder from U.S. and Canadian shelves back in 2020. The significance is that after years of trials, appeals, and two failed attempts to offload the liability through bankruptcy, J&J is choosing certainty and closure over continued combat—paying billions to make a decade of litigation risk go away, without ever admitting its product was dangerous.Johnson & Johnson announces $5.5 billion settlement of talc lawsuits | ReutersCBS News · Bloomberg LawA major trial has opened in Nashville, where the state of Tennessee is telling a jury that Meta knew its Instagram platform was harming teenagers and buried the evidence to protect its profits. In opening statements for what's expected to be a seven-week trial in state court, Tennessee's lawyers said Meta's own researchers repeatedly flagged that some teens were using the platform compulsively—linked to eating disorders, depression, and self-harm—yet the company declined to disable engagement features like autoplay, notifications, and infinite scroll, which the state says were designed to keep teens hooked and maximize the ads they saw. Meta's lawyer countered that the company has been transparent about the risks teens face and about the dangerous content it works to find and remove. The legal theory here should sound familiar—it echoes the playbook used against Big Tobacco: the argument that a company's own internal research proves it knew about the harm and chose profit anyway. That's powerful evidence if the jury believes it, which is likely why, according to reporting, there's already been a fight over whether Meta's lawyers tried to keep some of that internal research out. This connects to threads we've followed all month, from the multistate suit seeking enormous penalties to the individual bellwether cases. The significance is that these harm-to-teens claims are now being tested in front of an actual jury, and the outcome will shape how Meta and its peers value the risk—and how aggressively other states and plaintiffs press similar cases.Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells jury | ReutersAnd finally, in my column for Bloomberg Tax this week, I use a striking data point—the Miami metro area's cost of living has reportedly now surpassed greater New York City's—to make a case about how we misunderstand what it means to call a state “low tax.” My core argument is that focusing on a single, highly visible tax like the income tax gives you a badly incomplete picture of whether a place is actually affordable, and for whom.Here's the logic. Florida markets itself relentlessly on having no personal income tax, and rankings like the Tax Foundation's competitiveness index put Florida near the top and New York dead last largely on that basis. But I argue that conflates three very different claims: that Florida collects less through income taxes, that households there bear lower total costs, and that residents end up better off. Only the first is clearly true. The costs a state doesn't cover through an income tax don't vanish—they get shifted, recovered through other levies, or pushed into the private market. It's the same principle as a restaurant that offers “free” parking: the cost of that parking is just baked into the price of the food. When Florida forgoes an income tax, residents still pay—through sales and property taxes, fees, sky-high insurance premiums, and services they have to buy privately that other states provide publicly. And because the income tax is the most progressive major revenue source a state has, replacing it with all of that tends to shift the burden down the income ladder.The comparison I keep coming back to is the everyday cost that a public system absorbs in New York but a family pays out of pocket in Florida. New York guarantees every four-year-old a free, full-day pre-K seat; Florida's program funds about 540 instructional hours—roughly three hours a day—leaving working parents to cover the rest. New York's subsidized transit lets many households skip a car entirely. None of these private substitutes—an insurer, a toll road, a childcare provider—charges you less because you earn less, the way an income tax does. So here's the distributional punchline of my piece: Florida's model is a genuinely great deal if you make ten million dollars a year, because avoiding the income tax dwarfs everything else. But for the merely affluent professional making a few hundred thousand—and certainly for middle- and lower-income households—those insurance bills, tuition payments, and housing costs can quietly eat the whole “tax savings.” My bottom line is that any honest discussion of tax competitiveness has to start with comprehensive household-burden metrics across income levels, not a single headline rate—because “low tax” and “affordable” are not the same thing, and treating them as if they were lets officials sell breaks for the wealthy as broad affordability wins.Miami's Cost of Living Shows Income Tax's Limits as a Metric | Bloomberg Tax This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Democrats must get tough to win Congress and defeat Donald Trump and his MAGA allies in the House and Senate, says longtime activist Patrick Reynolds.Watch four killer ads he produced to hammer Trump and his MAGA allies in the key House and Senate races that could determine control of Congress.The grandson of tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds, Patrick became nationally known when he turned against the industry that made his family wealthy and spent decades fighting Big Tobacco -- largely because RJR's products caused his father's death.Now, he's taken on a new political battle: helping Democrats regain control of Congress.As leader of the Congress Majority PAC, Reynolds argues that Democrats must fight harder, sharpen their message, and directly confront Trump and the Republican Party as a whole—not simply rely on traditional candidate-versus-candidate advertising.In this Lean to the Left interview, Reynolds explains what Democrats must do to win the critical House and Senate races that will determine control of Congress.You will also see four killer political ads Reynolds produced for use in key races across the country. The ads target:Donald Trump and his MAGA alliesRepublican policies on climate changeThe economy and cost of livingDisaffected voters who no longer feel loyal to the Democratic PartyReynolds intends to place these hard-hitting, nationally relevant messages in the battleground races where they could make the greatest difference.Can Democrats finally stop playing defense, get tough, and win back Congress?Watch the interview, see the four ads, and share your reaction in the comments.Subscribe to Lean to the Left for independent political commentary, interviews, and analysis.CHAPTERS:00:00 Trump Party Cold Open00:11 Meet Patrick Reynolds01:39 Why Start a Super PAC03:30 Vote Democrat Ad Strategy05:23 Privilege and Family Fallout07:28 Tobacco Legacy and Disinheritance09:58 Introducing the Ad Lineup10:43 Ad 1 Anti Trump Message11:50 Ad 2 Climate Change and Big Oil14:07 Ad 3 Economy and Cost of Living16:02 Ad 4 Disaffected Democrats17:27 Whats at Stake and Call to Action21:11 Closing Thanks and Support

In this episode, Rivers and Sam are joined at Disgraceland Studios by comedian Jeff May! We kick this one off by testing out an energy drink called "GURU" which has a fun connection to Big Tobacco and some light treason. We talk about Jeff's various projects in the world of comic books. Rivers shares his new favorite political candidate: Colorado governor hopeful and master of "Cajun Karate," Victor "The Dangerous Gentleman" Marx. Plus, Cinderella's "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)" is our JAM OF THE WEEK! Give us a listen, folks, and watch for the swamp leg sweep!  Follow Jeff on Instagram @HeyThereJeffro2 and listen to his many fine podcasts including "Jeff Has Cool Friends" wherever you find podcasts!  Follow the show on social media @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SamHarter666 Carter is @Carter_Glascock  Subscribe on Patreon for the UNCUT video version of this episode as well as TONS of bonus content!  http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod

This week on the podcast, your two favorite comedians discuss… —Tariff Refunds—Big Tobacco00:00 Introductions03:45 Tariff Refunds11:54 Obamacare Enrollment16:08 Big Tobacco 26:54 Censorship!Tariff RefundsOur moron in chief threw illegal tariffs onto imports, we paid the extra costs, and now the companies are getting the refunds. Thank you, complete idiots who voted for this.Obamacare Enrollment Numbers are plummeting, but not for the reason you think.Logic would dictate that rising costs are causing people to drop their insurance, but don't worry, the moron in charge says it was “phantom enrollments.”Big Tobacco The U.S. had curbed flavored vapes aimed at kids, but one bribe to Donald Trump later, that's changing…Censorship!Apple News and Google suppressed negative Graham Platner stories!So much so, that the only time anyone saw Graham Platner in the news, is when it was a negative story.Idiots on Parade: we mock the news, so you don't have to.Tune in and get your giggle on.Find Jake at @jakeveveraFind nathan at nathantimmel.comShow your support by picking up a T-Shirt: https://nathan-timmel.dashery.com/

This month, our "Deep Dive" is into some of our past episodes about screen time: the effects it has on our kids, how tech companies engineer their devices to be as addictive as possible, and how we can allow our kids to enjoy screens with supportive limits. How do we untangle ourselves from technology? We give ourselves a hard time for not being able to put our screens down, but the platforms we use are designed to be addictive. It's not our fault. ⁠Gaia Bernstein⁠'s new book: ⁠Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies⁠ shatters the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by the force of willpower, timers, or yelling. Margaret and Gaia discuss: The psychological forces that make us keep scrolling What Big Tech and Big Tobacco have in common Why screen time limiters and other similar methods don't work Here's where you can find Gaia: ⁠https://gaiabernstein.com/⁠ Twitter: @BernsteinGaia Buy Gaia's book Unwired: ⁠https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781009257930⁠ We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ breaks down Cumberland Farms' IPO filing and the surprising business behind it.—SPONSORS:RightRev is an automated revenue recognition platform that lets your product team ship new pricing without asking finance for permission, and your sales team close deals without creating downstream chaos. Check out their free tool at calculator.rightrev.com It scores your rev rec process, shows what's exposing you to risk, and tells you exactly where to focus before it bites you in the rear end. Check it out at https://calculator.rightrev.comPulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjMaximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer cut their close in half, took audit findings from seven to zero, and cut back-office costs by 70% in six months. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/Brex is an intelligent finance platform with AI-powered agents that capture expenses automatically, enforce policy before the spend happens, and close your books in minutes instead of weeks. 35,000+ companies like OpenAI, Coinbase, Anthropic, and DoorDash already run on Brex. It's time to get Brex AF. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAnrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtn—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNCJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Preview and Intro2:57 Key metrics4:28 Europe now out-earns America5:01 $5.8B debt at 8x leverage6:20 TLDR: snacks, gas, borrowed money7:58 Fuel vs. inside: the gross profit photo finish8:58 COCO, CONCO, and OTHER explained10:57 Sponsors — Maximor | Brex | Anrok14:02 Why scale matters: four reasons16:02 The US convenience store market17:42 EVs: long the birth rate18:05 Back to the debt19:10 The sale leaseback20:24 Sponsors — RightRev | Pulley | Rillet23:26 Does the deleveraging math work?24:27 The growth thesis25:06 600–700 stores become Cumberland Farms26:16 The chicken fryer ROI27:00 Coffee and loyalty: 6M members in 13 months28:15 Red flag 1: five-for-five COSO failures28:41 Red flag 2: entire C-suite is new29:04 Red flag 3: lending to their own parent29:42 Red flag 4: Big Tobacco funds loyalty29:57 Red flag 5: foreign issuer, Cayman charter30:10 Red flag 6: one supplier is 31% of costs30:32 Red flag 7: balance sheet is stale30:45 Cap table: TDR Capital and the Issa brothers31:55 Casey's vs. ARCO33:47 Goldman got bumped34:08 Massachusetts banned the pump clip until 201534:57 No health insurance disclosure for 16K US workers35:30 Robert Swan (ex-Intel CEO) is on the board36:08 Credits

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That thought leader you follow? A virtual assistant in Manila wrote those posts for $4-7 per hour.Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Leader Om Patel trace the industrialized pipeline behind LinkedIn's 'thought leadership' industry; from Filipino Virtual Assistants feeding prompts to ChatGPT, to state actors using the same tactics (and sometime the same tools) for influence operations. By the end, you'll see the whole machine.Listen or Watch as we discuss:• Why 54% of long-form LinkedIn posts are estimated to be AI-generated• The Investigative journalism exposing the $4-$7/hour content mills• How Russian and Chinese influence operations use the same playbook• Why 'human in the loop' and quality didn't jive with the marketing message• The spiral of silence: how fake consensus makes real majorities shut up#LinkedIn #AIContent #MediaLiteracyRest of World, Originality AI, OpenAI, Noelle Newman (Spiral of Silence), Big Tobacco 'Doubt is Our Product' campaign, Knight Institute studyLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

The Times portrays Zyn as the latest major evolution in the nicotine business. Tobacco companies see nicotine pouches as a lucrative replacement for declining cigarette sales and are investing billions to expand production. At the same time, public-health advocates worry that the products' rapid growth, flavors, and marketing could create a new generation addicted to nicotine—even if the pouches are generally considered less harmful than smoking cigarettes. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Times portrays Zyn as the latest major evolution in the nicotine business. Tobacco companies see nicotine pouches as a lucrative replacement for declining cigarette sales and are investing billions to expand production. At the same time, public-health advocates worry that the products' rapid growth, flavors, and marketing could create a new generation addicted to nicotine—even if the pouches are generally considered less harmful than smoking cigarettes. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with journalist, author, and animal rights advocate, Jane Velez-Mitchell, to unpack one of the most misleading and widely accepted narratives in our food system:Is “humane meat” actually humane… or just really good marketing?This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore how the meat and dairy industries shape public perception, and how terms like “free-range,” “grass-fed,” and “humane” may not mean what we think they do.We get into:• What “humane” labels actually mean (and don't mean)• How marketing and PR shape consumer beliefs• The concept of greenwashing in the meat and dairy industries• Why people feel better buying certain labels• The gap between perception vs reality• How to become a more conscious consumerThis isn't about shaming — it's about seeing clearly.If you've ever felt confused… skeptical… or even reassured by labels at the grocery store,this episode might change the way you see everything.

Episode 2821 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss marketing ploys by Big Food, poorly done food studies, and that exercise is king. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/exercise-is-king-episode-2821 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Exercise is King Vinnie tells a story of "who is influencing whom?" (3:00) We can all do better, encourage each other, and be an example. The American Journal of Public Health recently published an article that highlights the connections between the marketing approaches of Big Food and Big Tobacco. (13:00) Lunchables are marketed as having a good amount of protein; however, the breakdown shows otherwise. (19:00) Big Food's entire goal is to get you addicted to their products. (28:00) You can find a book focusing on this topic in Vinnie's Book Club on his Amazon page. The book is "Salt, Sugar, Fat" by Michael Moss: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DF5QS3H?linkCode=ssc&tag=vinnitorto-20&creativeASIN=B07DF5QS3H&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.DLRU885XQ4BV&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfvinnietortorich_109ME21EYG8380MBNX34_asin It appears that the American Heart Association finally agrees with what Vinnie has been saying for years: exercise is a poor way to lose weight. (43:00) Exercise is king for health and longevity! However, you need to eat real food, too. Another epidemiological study on meat consumption; however, it compares processed meats (like salami, pepperoni) to white meat, such as chicken (not processed). The comparison is off, so the outcome is off. (50:00) For a recent study on drinking tea, the article included all kinds of caveats, but the article about meat did not. Update on the PVC Magnesium product. (1:05:30) Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Save your receipt from wherever you preorder, you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

On this Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn reveals how Big Alcohol ran Big Tobacco's playbook to sell you a Group 1 carcinogen as self-care. Cheers!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1351On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Group 1 means top-shelf danger. Strip away the vineyard branding and alcohol is just ethanol, a carcinogen shelved beside asbestos and plutonium, causally tied to at least seven cancers. The WHO now states what almost no drinker realizes: there is no safe level.Why the red wine health halo crumbles under real scrutiny. The studies that crowned moderate drinking heart-healthy were warped by the sick-quitter flaw, lumping already-ill ex-drinkers in with lifelong abstainers. Apply stronger genetic methods and the protective effect simply vanishes.How the industry runs Big Tobacco's playbook down to the same PR firms. invent personal responsibility as a liability shield, coin Drink Responsibly, fund flattering research, and lobby cancer warnings off labels that have not changed since 1988.Who profits and who absorbs the damage. Alcohol factors into 40 to 60% of violent crime and roughly 13,000 traffic deaths a year, at a cost near $380 billion, yet the harm falls hardest on women and lower-income communities while the industry stays insulated.What actually works is already proven. Scotland's minimum pricing cut alcohol deaths, cancer-specific warning labels shift behavior, and medications like naltrexone curb cravings. Gen Z is drinking less and building real sober-friendly spaces. Learn the facts, then decide for yourself.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram (and Instagram!), and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Revolve Man: 15% off: revolve.com/jordan, code JordanWayfair: Start renovating: wayfair.comProgressive Insurance: Free online quote: progressive.comQuiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the best things in your life all began in a moment of fear?My guest Scott Simon, author of Scare Your Soul, believes exactly that.After a panic attack on a plane, he committed to one scary act every single day for a year. Those small daily acts transformed his life, and one of them, singing in front of a restaurant, sparked a global movement. He now coaches individuals, leaders and organisations to build their own courage practice.We get into why high performers get stuck coasting on past success, and what it takes to break free. You'll also hear how building a personal courage practice shapes the culture and trust of the teams around you. Scott also shares why asking for help and practising forgiveness are strategic acts, and how small consistent actions create the conditions for bolder decisions and better leadership.If you think your life is fine and you do not need to push yourself, this one is especially for you.“When we start doing brave things in life, it affects everyone around us” – Scott SimonYou'll hear aboutA panic attack that sparked a daily courage practice.Focusing on action, not outcome.Courage as internal work, not just external action.Why forgiveness is the ultimate act of courage.Being successfully stuck and how to break free.The CEO who took on Big Tobacco despite success.The lie you tell yourself to stay safe.Why courage is an act of service.Why 85% of our fears never materialise.About Scott:Scott is the founder of the global Scare Your Soul courage movement and bestselling author of Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life (Hachette). As a keynote speaker and courage consultant, he has worked with the Cleveland Cavaliers, United Nations, Nestlé, Logitech, Lululemon, and SXSW to inspire braver teams and bolder cultures. His methodology is a unique blend of neuroscience, positive psychology, and behaviour design. Scott is dangerously obsessed with the NYT online word puzzles and is on a perpetual quest to discover the world's best hole-in-the-wall restaurants.He teaches that courage is not a personality trait — it's a practice.Scott's work: www.scottsimon.us Weekly courage challenges: https://scareyoursoul.substack.com Books: www.scottsimon.us/bookMy resources:Try my High-stakes meetings toolkit (https://bit.ly/43cnhnQ).Take my Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj).Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds).Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

(00:00) AI aan de buitengrens: hoe ver wil Europa gaan?  Europa wil strengere grenscontroles en experimenteert al jaren met hoe reizigers sneller én grondiger gescreend kunnen worden. Nederlandse bedrijven spelen, met hulp van Europese subsidies, een grote rol in het onderzoek naar de nieuwste grenstechnologie. (40:00) Big Tobacco in de Nederlandse wiet In de ‘onderzoeksjournalistieke etalage' gaan we in gesprek met collega-onderzoeksjournalisten over spraakmakend en onthullend werk en hoe dat tot stand kwam. Dit keer schuift Daphné Dupont-Nivet (Investico) aan. Research reportage: Michelle Salomons, Sofyan El Bouchtili, Bijou van der Borst Research live-gesprek: Hansje van de Beek Presentatie: Eric Arends

(00:00) AI aan de buitengrens: hoe ver wil Europa gaan?  Europa wil strengere grenscontroles en experimenteert al jaren met hoe reizigers sneller én grondiger gescreend kunnen worden. Nederlandse bedrijven spelen, met hulp van Europese subsidies, een grote rol in het onderzoek naar de nieuwste grenstechnologie. (40:00) Big Tobacco in de Nederlandse wiet In de ‘onderzoeksjournalistieke etalage' gaan we in gesprek met collega-onderzoeksjournalisten over spraakmakend en onthullend werk en hoe dat tot stand kwam. Dit keer schuift Daphné Dupont-Nivet (Investico) aan. Research reportage: Michelle Salomons, Sofyan El Bouchtili, Bijou van der Borst Research live-gesprek: Hansje van de Beek Presentatie: Eric Arends

Whether it's marijuana, high-potency THC products sold as candy, psychedelics, or vaping, the next generation of leaders are having their brains rotted out by the THC Inc. cartel that is purposely creating harmful addiction for profit. I'm joined by drug policy expert Kevin Sabet, founder of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, to expose the growing influence of the THC and marijuana industry on American politics, culture, and public health. Kevin makes the case that Big Tobacco has now bought out a lot of the largest THC companies and is using the same gaslighting tactic to promote fake medical benefits in order to promote addiction. We also discuss how medical marijuana and veterans have been used as a Trojan horse to promote a non-medical agenda and how Trump got bought out by the industry he used to hate and is, in turn, suppressing organized opposition to this agenda on the political Right.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 The show kicks off with an explosive discussion as John Rush, Dr. Kelly Victory, and Steve House dig deep into the burning questions of our era: Who will answer for the sweeping decisions of the COVID years? What really happened behind the scenes, and can Americans ever trust their institutions again? This hour is a rollercoaster through the headlines—debating election integrity, government accountability, and the dramatic erosion of public trust. But it doesn't stop there. Get the inside scoop on bizarre health scares like the flesh-eating screw worm, and peel back the curtain on media-fueled fear versus reality. Are you being informed—or manipulated? Wrap up with a jaw-dropping look at how Big Tobacco's marketing playbook took over the modern food industry. Discover the shocking links between addiction, ultra-processed foods, skyrocketing healthcare costs, and the ongoing battle between personal freedom and government regulation. This hour is provocative, fast-paced, and guaranteed to make you question the forces shaping your daily choices. Dr. Kelly Victory https://www.rushtoreason.com/dr-kelly-victory-2/ HOUR 2 Get ready for an emotional and intellectual ride. Hour 2 opens with author Ron Nelson (1:09), who shares his raw, inspiring story from his book "Engraved: The Upbringing of a Caregiver." Dive into the heart of caregiving—love, loss, sacrifice, and the mental fortitude it takes to keep going when the world feels heavy. If you've ever cared for someone, this segment hits home. The energy pivots as John Rush unpacks today's foreign policy flashpoints, including Iran and President Trump, inviting passionate callers to weigh in on America's toughest decisions—diplomacy, military might, and the high-stakes chess game of national security. Historian Peter Onuf (32:44) then joins for a riveting conversation about his book "Thomas Jefferson Survives." He shatters myths of American unity, revealing the chaos and controversy that defined our nation's founding. What can we learn from Jefferson's era about surviving division and defending democracy? This hour will challenge what you thought you knew about resilience, citizenship, and the American spirit. Guest Timestamps: 1:09 — Ron Nelson — https://ronnelsonbooks.com 2:44 — Peter Onuf — Amazon ➡️https://a.co/d/04qRsdDe HOUR 3 Strap in for an action-packed hour! Jerzee Joe ignites the third hour with bold takes on economic policy, tax rates, and the heated debate over supply-side economics. Next, the crew tackles Colorado's electrification push, grid reliability, and the jaw-dropping story of an Air Canada pilot who flew for years using fake credentials! But that's just the start: From healthcare shakeups and election controversies to the wild world of Bitcoin, AI, and shadowy foreign influence, every topic is on the table. Joe exposes how even well-intentioned policies can spiral out of control, reshaping business, technology, and your everyday life. Scott Garliss of Bent Pine Capital jumps in to break down Wall Street's latest moves, surging tech IPOs, and the historic wealth explosion in today's markets. Wrap up with a mind-blowing segment explaining the difference between millions, billions, and trillions—plus expert tips for dodging scams and staying financially savvy in a digital age. Guest Timestamps: 1:11 — Jerzee Joe — https://www.jerzeejoe.com/ 28:37 — Scott Garliss — https://www.bentpinecapital.com/

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 The show kicks off with an explosive discussion as John Rush, Dr. Kelly Victory, and Steve House dig deep into the burning questions of our era: Who will answer for the sweeping decisions of the COVID years? What really happened behind the scenes, and can Americans ever trust their institutions again? This hour is a rollercoaster through the headlines—debating election integrity, government accountability, and the dramatic erosion of public trust. But it doesn't stop there. Get the inside scoop on bizarre health scares like the flesh-eating screw worm, and peel back the curtain on media-fueled fear versus reality. Are you being informed—or manipulated? Wrap up with a jaw-dropping look at how Big Tobacco's marketing playbook took over the modern food industry. Discover the shocking links between addiction, ultra-processed foods, skyrocketing healthcare costs, and the ongoing battle between personal freedom and government regulation. This hour is provocative, fast-paced, and guaranteed to make you question the forces shaping your daily choices. Dr. Kelly Victory https://www.rushtoreason.com/dr-kelly-victory-2/ HOUR 2 Get ready for an emotional and intellectual ride. Hour 2 opens with author Ron Nelson (1:09), who shares his raw, inspiring story from his book "Engraved: The Upbringing of a Caregiver." Dive into the heart of caregiving—love, loss, sacrifice, and the mental fortitude it takes to keep going when the world feels heavy. If you've ever cared for someone, this segment hits home. The energy pivots as John Rush unpacks today's foreign policy flashpoints, including Iran and President Trump, inviting passionate callers to weigh in on America's toughest decisions—diplomacy, military might, and the high-stakes chess game of national security. Historian Peter Onuf (32:44) then joins for a riveting conversation about his book "Thomas Jefferson Survives." He shatters myths of American unity, revealing the chaos and controversy that defined our nation's founding. What can we learn from Jefferson's era about surviving division and defending democracy? This hour will challenge what you thought you knew about resilience, citizenship, and the American spirit. Guest Timestamps: 1:09 — Ron Nelson — https://ronnelsonbooks.com 2:44 — Peter Onuf — Amazon ➡️https://a.co/d/04qRsdDe HOUR 3 Strap in for an action-packed hour! Jerzee Joe ignites the third hour with bold takes on economic policy, tax rates, and the heated debate over supply-side economics. Next, the crew tackles Colorado's electrification push, grid reliability, and the jaw-dropping story of an Air Canada pilot who flew for years using fake credentials! But that's just the start: From healthcare shakeups and election controversies to the wild world of Bitcoin, AI, and shadowy foreign influence, every topic is on the table. Joe exposes how even well-intentioned policies can spiral out of control, reshaping business, technology, and your everyday life. Scott Garliss of Bent Pine Capital jumps in to break down Wall Street's latest moves, surging tech IPOs, and the historic wealth explosion in today's markets. Wrap up with a mind-blowing segment explaining the difference between millions, billions, and trillions—plus expert tips for dodging scams and staying financially savvy in a digital age. Guest Timestamps: 1:11 — Jerzee Joe — https://www.jerzeejoe.com/ 28:37 — Scott Garliss — https://www.bentpinecapital.com/

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 The show kicks off with an explosive discussion as John Rush, Dr. Kelly Victory, and Steve House dig deep into the burning questions of our era: Who will answer for the sweeping decisions of the COVID years? What really happened behind the scenes, and can Americans ever trust their institutions again? This hour is a rollercoaster through the headlines—debating election integrity, government accountability, and the dramatic erosion of public trust. But it doesn't stop there. Get the inside scoop on bizarre health scares like the flesh-eating screw worm, and peel back the curtain on media-fueled fear versus reality. Are you being informed—or manipulated? Wrap up with a jaw-dropping look at how Big Tobacco's marketing playbook took over the modern food industry. Discover the shocking links between addiction, ultra-processed foods, skyrocketing healthcare costs, and the ongoing battle between personal freedom and government regulation. This hour is provocative, fast-paced, and guaranteed to make you question the forces shaping your daily choices. Dr. Kelly Victory https://www.rushtoreason.com/dr-kelly-victory-2/ HOUR 2 Get ready for an emotional and intellectual ride. Hour 2 opens with author Ron Nelson (1:09), who shares his raw, inspiring story from his book "Engraved: The Upbringing of a Caregiver." Dive into the heart of caregiving—love, loss, sacrifice, and the mental fortitude it takes to keep going when the world feels heavy. If you've ever cared for someone, this segment hits home. The energy pivots as John Rush unpacks today's foreign policy flashpoints, including Iran and President Trump, inviting passionate callers to weigh in on America's toughest decisions—diplomacy, military might, and the high-stakes chess game of national security. Historian Peter Onuf (32:44) then joins for a riveting conversation about his book "Thomas Jefferson Survives." He shatters myths of American unity, revealing the chaos and controversy that defined our nation's founding. What can we learn from Jefferson's era about surviving division and defending democracy? This hour will challenge what you thought you knew about resilience, citizenship, and the American spirit. Guest Timestamps: 1:09 — Ron Nelson — https://ronnelsonbooks.com 2:44 — Peter Onuf — Amazon ➡️https://a.co/d/04qRsdDe HOUR 3 Strap in for an action-packed hour! Jerzee Joe ignites the third hour with bold takes on economic policy, tax rates, and the heated debate over supply-side economics. Next, the crew tackles Colorado's electrification push, grid reliability, and the jaw-dropping story of an Air Canada pilot who flew for years using fake credentials! But that's just the start: From healthcare shakeups and election controversies to the wild world of Bitcoin, AI, and shadowy foreign influence, every topic is on the table. Joe exposes how even well-intentioned policies can spiral out of control, reshaping business, technology, and your everyday life. Scott Garliss of Bent Pine Capital jumps in to break down Wall Street's latest moves, surging tech IPOs, and the historic wealth explosion in today's markets. Wrap up with a mind-blowing segment explaining the difference between millions, billions, and trillions—plus expert tips for dodging scams and staying financially savvy in a digital age. Guest Timestamps: 1:11 — Jerzee Joe — https://www.jerzeejoe.com/ 28:37 — Scott Garliss — https://www.bentpinecapital.com/

Think you make your own choices? The Loop author Jacob Ward shows how AI preys on the autopilot brain, and what a little friction can do to fight back.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1342What We Discuss with Jacob Ward:How nearly all our daily decisions run on autopilot, made by the ancient shortcut part of the brain rather than the rational sliver that makes us human, and why that makes us so easy to steer.Why AI rarely seizes your choices outright and instead narrows the menu until you pick what it wanted, turning feeds, risk scores, and recommendations into rails that only feel like freedom.How unauditable algorithms quietly absorb old biases like redlining, and why the harm falls hardest on the powerless: denied loans, food stamps, and Medicare claims no human can explain.Why recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube establish "behavioral harm" as a new legal category, and how lawsuits, like the ones that reined in Big Tobacco, may be the only real check here.What a little friction can do to hand decision-making back to you, from leaving your phone at home to bricking the apps that hook you, and why treating your brain as a separate voice helps.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Ground News: 40% off unlimited access Vantage subscription: groundnews.com/jordanBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanIQBAR: 20% off: Text "Jordan" to 64,000AT&T: Get an iPhone 17 Pro for $0: att.com/iphone or visit an AT&T store for detailsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Charles Manson famously said, “You can't kill me. I'm already dead.” I thought about that quote as the 60 Minutes scandal erupted, with a conversation between reporter Scott Pelley and newly hired producer Nick Bilton. From the NYT:“She is murdering ‘60 Minutes,'” [Scott Pelley] said. “She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it, and she's been doing exactly that.”Mr. Pelley added: “She has no qualifications for her job; you have slender qualifications for this job. The changes that she's made at the ‘Evening News' have been catastrophic, so why should we expect that any of this is going to be any better?”Mr. Bilton responded: “Well, I will show you. That's what I have to say. That is my plan over the next two weeks. I'll be meeting with everyone. I'm very excited to meet with everyone, yourself included.”Needless to say, it didn't exactly go as planned. Several sanctimonious “don't you know who I am” statements later, Pelley was out. 60 Minutes isn't quite dead, but it is a relic of the past. In the 1990s, it was pulling in 20-30 million viewers. That dropped to 14-16 million in the 2000s. By the 2010s, it was down to 10-12 million. Now, just 9 million people tune in every week in a country of 340 million. Much of that is due to the changes in technology, but still. There is no doubt that 60 Minutes, like all of legacy media, is trapped inside the same bubble that thinks Jimmy Kimmel's nightly monologue is still relevant, believes the Oscars still represent the majority of moviegoers, and that the New York Times has its finger on the pulse of everyday America. Like so much of what we might call “resistance era culture,” there doesn't seem to be a place for 60 Minutes in our culture now, beyond being a propaganda tool for the Democrats, which explains why so many of them feel a profound sense of loss now that Bari Weiss was brought in to give them a refresh. Pelley's statement to call out the new management at 60 Minutes was the hissy fit heard round the world. The irony is that his statement is itself bad journalism. He throws around serious allegations without offering any concrete examples:Pelley has since talked to the New York Times to explain what he means by some of this, but even still, these are all examples of his own bias, one he can't see and refuses to admit even exists. Instead, he insists that 60 Minutes is now showing bias simply by representing the other point of view.In the interview, he explains how Bari Weiss wanted him to portray the other side of the story in the killing of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. He says he did not think she drove her car into the officer or that Pretti was in any way violent. While that doesn't mean they should have lost their lives, there is no question that they were at war with federal officers in a way we've never seen since the last Civil War. His bias was front and center at a speech in 2025, where his mass delusions about what this country has become were laid bare. This guy was willing to give Bari Weiss a chance, come on.Already a legend in his own mind, Pelley is writing his own legacy now as a self-made hero who stood up to the fascist regime.Here is Michael Moynihan: A Woketopia, if You Can Keep ItSome say 60 Minutes never recovered from its biggest scandal, when CBS Corporate forced the show to censor an interview with Big Tobacco whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand, as depicted in Michael Mann's brilliant film The Insider. The Hollywood of today would never make a movie like that unless it somehow blamed Trump and the Republicans. Not only wouldn't they make it, but they couldn't make it, no one inside the empire would allow it because, contrary to their own mass delusions, the fascism was always coming from inside the house — all sticks of wood bound together as one, where no dissent is allowed.I look around now, and I see relics of the old empire. They're frantic and wild-eyed. They're terrified that it all came crashing down. They don't know why America turned away. But I do. We never set out to build an empire. For us, it was riding the wave of new technology, new social media, a new computer in our pockets, and a brand new president to bring us into the promised land.It was not Donald Trump's fault that our empire collapsed. It was the old cliche about how power corrupts. We acquired too much of it. Every company, institution, celebrity, movie studio, publishing house, and ordinary person has a social media platform. If you controlled social media, you could control them. Our public humiliation factory kept everyone in line, lest they be “it” on social media.That was true even before Trump won, but the tweak to the algorithm in 2017, Donald Trump becoming president and ruling over Twitter at the same time, sent those of us inside the empire into waves of uncontrollable mass hysteria. Many of them would never come out of it and are still locked in the spell of the mass delusion that a “fascist dictator, racist, rapist, criminal, pedophile” won the election in America not once, but twice. Somebody had to be lying. Pelley simply can't tell the story the other way because he can't see it. He's still inside of it. I see them now, those who bought the dream like I did, befuddled as to what to do next. They just want their power back, their empire, their utopia. Use fear, that always works to drive lazy voters to the polls. Fear of what? Tax cuts for the rich? Fox News? No, fear of the big things, the existential things, like “fascism” and “democracy.”How do you even come back from that and make a pitch to the people that you should be put back in power to rule over a country you believe is under a Nazi occupation? How does Bruce Springsteen, Robert De Niro, Barbra Streisand, Katie Couric, Ellen DeGeneres, not to mention every single Democrat politician, come back from that?Maybe it's the effect of the internet on our brains, but the so-called “resistance” seems to have lost touch with the tangible reality of history, of what it looks like to fight real fascism. What Nazis really were. When you can make any reality you want, why wouldn't you?They are fine with the guy who has a Nazi tattoo because to them, that isn't real. Of course, leave it to Salena Zito to do the job of a real journalist and remind us:70-80 million people died in World War II fighting to save the world from a fascist dictator, a real one. How can these people live with themselves by spreading the lie that we are living through anything like that now? And that, more than anything, is why the empire collapsed. It was built on a foundation of delusions and lies. Bari Weiss and the Fourth TurningI have Bari Weiss to thank for starting this Substack. Very few people had the courage or the moxie to stand up to the Twitter mob back in 2020, but she did. I was on Twitter the night the mob came for her. The screeching scolds had already been nipping at her heels at the New York Times after she was brought in to shake up the ideological chokehold the Left had on the paper (and still does). They hated her, gossiped about her, shunned her, and yet, there she was, showing up anyway. She is built of stronger stuff than the kind of person who would ever crumple under the weight of the mob. Tom Cotton's essay, Send in the Troops, reflected the views of most Americans, that if the riots over the Summer could not be controlled, the military should be brought in. Their opinions did not matter to the mob or, apparently, to the New York Times. While 60 Minutes spent many stories on January 6th, they barely touched the riots in the Summer of 2020. They didn't talk about the false narrative of Jacob Blake in Kenosha. That was left to local reporters.They never told the other side of the story because no one did until Bari Weiss tried and was smacked down in a way that woke me up. It was like the lantern dropping out of the sky in The Truman Show. It punctured the delusion at long last, and I realized that I was not getting the truth from the legacy media. They were lying to us and gaslighting us because Trump had to lose the election, and nothing else could matter. But the truth still mattered to me. And it mattered to Bari Weiss. Eventually, she would launch a Substack revolution with The Free Press and urge others to follow her. And so I did. Weiss is a millennial, the generation that's to take the baton from the Baby Boomers, per the book, The Fourth Turning. You can see this unfolding everywhere, but perhaps nowhere as profoundly as with what happened at the Times and now at 60 Minutes.Here is how the Times' Lulu Garcia-Navarro's interview with Pelley went on how he came to know Bari Weiss:Um, yeah, sure pal. That sounds like padding for an upcoming lawsuit, not the truth. There is no way the Scott Pelley, who gave that speech at Wake Forest, is going to give someone hired by David Ellison “the benefit of the doubt.” That he had never even heard of Bari Weiss or had no idea any scandal had erupted at the Times over the Tom Cotton op-ed says it all. The Fourth Turning is like winter. The old must die to make way for the new. Trump didn't collapse the empire on his own, but he's a “Gray Champion” all the same. The one Baby Boomer who could tear it all down to make way for the millennials, like Bari Weiss, to reshape the future for the generations to come.MAGAIn 2020, I escaped the Doomsday Cult our empire had become and was searching for signs of life, for truth, for something that felt real. I began driving across the country and saw an America that people like me had forgotten even existed. It wasn't a virtual world where we make our own reality. It was a tangible place, with things people built with their own hands. It was farms, churches, town squares, neighborhoods, highways, and factories. What we built online had no place for this America. If you never understand that, you'll never understand MAGA. From the hills, the backyards, and the fields, one name called out from this forgotten America: Trump.Even now, in 2026, these signs still stand. Not just in one state, in nearly every state. Trump is not in power because he's a fascist. He's in power because we, the people, put him there to fight for us against the mighty empire that was like a black hole, sucking all of American society into it.Anyone who thinks Bari Weiss would do Donald Trump's bidding at CBS News is living in a fantasy. They don't know her, they don't know him, and they most certainly do not know this country anymore. It doesn't seem like it's asking too much for guys like Scott Pelley to snap out of it at long last and to realize this is a big country with lots of different kinds of people in it. And all of them have the same right to representation. If the culture stopped speaking to them and the government stopped representing them, well, it's all over but the shouting.// This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

As a massive federal hammer prepares to fall on the hemp industry, progressive states are throwing operators a regulatory lifeline—just as the legal cannabis market faces its own "Big Tobacco" reckoning.A newly filed federal class-action lawsuit targets major Chicago-based operators like Cresco Labs and Green Thumb Industries, accusing them of "Big Tobacco"-style deceptive marketing that downplays the psychotropic risks of high-THC products. Yet, against this turbulent backdrop, Midwestern lawmakers are aggressively reshaping the market. Facing a looming November 2026 federal ban on potent hemp products, Minnesota has enacted a landmark omnibus bill that allows hemp business owners to dual-license and pivot directly into the regulated cannabis market. Similarly, Illinois lawmakers are advancing a massive industry overhaul (HB 5784) designed to ease financial burdens on smaller social equity operators while building parallel transitional pathways for hemp companies. By allowing these industries to consolidate, states are creating a vital legal gateway for hemp businesses to survive under the umbrella of the regulated cannabis market before federal workarounds vanish entirely.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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There's an unspoken rule in the social impact sector: we tell the truth, we follow the science, we play fair. But those rules are increasingly a losing strategy, because the industries we're up against don't have to win the argument. They just have to muddy it. Joelle Lester, Executive Director of the Public Health Law Center, has spent 25 years studying how Big Tobacco manufactured doubt, and how that same playbook now drives opposition to progress on climate, food, and public health.Episode Highlights: [00:04:00] Merchants of doubt: how the tobacco industry wrote the playbook for manufacturing scientific uncertainty [00:09:00] Why philanthropy needs to step up right now, and which foundations are leading [00:15:00] The strategic calculus of when to resist publicly versus when to go underground [00:24:00] Why scientists with integrity are at a structural disadvantage against opponents with none [00:33:00] “Cultural engineering” — Alessandra Orofino: why culture is always upstream of public policy [00:40:30] Why public health groups need to get better at storytelling and soundbitesNotable Quotes: Joelle Lester [00:05:00]: "The art of it is that they don't try to disprove it. They just try to raise doubt in people's minds about how believable the science is." Joelle Lester [00:41:05]: "Having all the evidence and having the legal authority and being right is not getting us where we need to go."Resources & Links:Public Health Law Center — https://www.publichealthlawcenter.org/Cooking with Smoke report — https://www.publichealthlawcenter.org/sites/default/files/resources/Cooking-With-Smoke.pdfMerchants of Doubt (book & film) — https://www.merchantsofdoubt.org/Hosted by Eric Ressler, Founder & Creative Director of Cosmic, with co-host Jonathan Hicken, Executive Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. New episodes every Tuesday.→ Subscribe: designingtomorrow.show → Work with Cosmic: designbycosmic.comListeners, now you can text us your comments or questions by clicking this link.*** If you liked this episode, please help spread the word. Share with your friends or co-workers, post it to social media, “follow” or “subscribe” in your podcast app, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. We could not do this without you!We love hearing feedback from our community, so please email us with your questions or comments — including topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes — at podcast@designbycosmic.comThank you for all that you do for your cause and for being part of the movement to move humanity and the planet forward.

Russell Brand was once Hollywood's wildest and most controversial provocateur. Today, after battling severe addiction and facing scrutiny over his past, he has emerged as a sober family man, a devout Christian, and a vocal advocate for the MAHA movement. But the shadows of his past still haunt him in the headlines – and Russell is finally coming clean by addressing the sins of celebrity and fame. Dr. Drew reunites with Russell Brand for their first interview together in years. Taking a clinical and empathetic look at Russell's journey, they dive deep into the psychology of addiction, the reality of making mistakes, and the difficult but necessary path to redemption. Brand opens up about his conversion story, the lessons in his new book “How To Become A Christian In 7 Days“, and how he is pushing back against the media mob by focusing on truth, recovery, and spiritual health. Patrick and Ashley Sullivan, executive producers of the docuseries Breaking Big Food, join the show to expose how Big Tobacco quietly took over Big Food. They share the shocking evidence of how our food system is driving chronic illness, why the MAHA movement is right about the sugar epidemic, and how to fight back. Russell Brand is an award-winning comedian, actor, and broadcaster known for starring roles in hit films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, and the Despicable Me franchise. Celebrating over two decades of sobriety, Brand is a passionate advocate for addiction recovery and the author of “How To Become A Christian In 7 Days” available at https://TuckerCarlsonBooks.com. He hosts Stay Free with Russell Brand on Rumble. Follow at https://x.com/rustyrockets⠀Patrick and Ashley Sullivan are the executive producers of Breaking Big Food, now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon, which exposes how Big Tobacco took over Big Food and has manipulated and poisoned Americans. They co-host the Rock Bottom Podcast on YouTube and own Firefly Organic Coffee & Market in Scottsdale. Learn more at https://breakingbigfood.com 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • VANMAN – Go to http://vanman.shop/drew and use code DREW for 15% off your first order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man walked into the Washington Hilton with guns, a shotgun, and knives. A Secret Service agent got shot. Trump said the system worked. It did not. In this episode:

Headlines have been screaming about a new study suggesting that vaping could cause cancer — and that vaping could be just as dangerous as cigarettes. And if this were true, it would be a HUGE deal. We've been hearing for years that vaping is a safer option — and can help you quit ciggies. But the new paper has run up against angry criticisms from other scientists, with some calling the paper "misleading" and "problematic." So what's going on?? Do scientists still think vaping is safer than cigarettes? How well do vapes actually help people quit smoking? And could Big Tobacco be behind the scenes, clouding the truth about all of this?? We get help sorting it out from Professor Bernard Stewart, Professor Lion Shahab and Professor Becky Freeman. Find our transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/ScienceVsVapingCancer In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Vaping world set alight by new study (02:50) Why Some Scientists Have Linked Vaping to Cancer (07:45) Why Some Scientists Pushed Back Against Vaping-Cancer Claims (17:51) Is Vaping as Dangerous as Smoking? (25:15) Do Vapes Help People Quit Smoking? (30:52) Big Tobacco Is Funding Vaping Research This episode was produced by Wendy Zukerman and Rose Rimler, with help from Ekedi Fausther-Keeys, Meryl Horn and Michelle Dang. We're edited by Blythe Terrell. Wendy Zukerman is our executive producer. Fact checking by Erica Akiko Howard. Mix and sound design by Bobby Lord. Music written by Bumi Hidaka, Peter Leonard, Emma Munger and Bobby Lord. Additional music from Parry Music Library / BMGPM. Thanks so much to the Australian science media centre and all the scientists who responded to our emails on this — we asked a lot of you!. A big thanks to Joseph Lavelle Wilson and the Zukerman family. Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natalie Nicole, founder of Dulsa Life, joins Brian Nichols to reveal why Big Sugar wanted to keep him at 385 pounds and how the alternative sweetener industry is quietly destroying America's metabolic health. Natalie breaks down why roughly 70% of Americans are now battling chronic metabolic illness, how high fructose corn syrup hits your cells like a fire hose compared to the "garden hose" of real sugar, and why every pink, blue, yellow, and green sweetener packet at the grocery store is laced with maltodextrin, dextrose, or sugar alcohols that wreck your gut. They get into the Ozempic shortcut trap, the 10-year slow-poisoning timeline that precedes a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and why SNAP benefits and Big Soda subsidies are making the problem exponentially worse for working class Americans.We expose the uncomfortable truth about why "zero calorie" sweeteners are one of the most successful marketing scams in food history... and why the same playbook Big Tobacco ran in the 60s is now running Big Sugar. Natalie shares the blueprint behind Dulsa - a functional sweetener built with organic monk fruit, allulose, prebiotic yacon root, and shelf-stable probiotics - and walks through how she's hijacking your body's natural GLP-1 production without the black box warnings. If you've ever flipped over a "healthy" nutrition label, shrugged, and told yourself "it's probably fine"... you need to hear this.Chapters :0:00 - Intro: Big Sugar's War On Your Health1:55 - Meet Natalie Nicole: From Red Pill To Sugar Fighter3:49 - I Was 385 Pounds And Drinking A Liter Of Mountain Dew Daily6:49 - Sugar Is A Slow Poison (The 10-Year Diabetes Countdown)8:21 - The Ozempic Generation & The GLP-1 Shortcut Trap11:15 - High Fructose Corn Syrup Is A Fire Hose To Your Cells14:56 - Path Of Least Resistance: Why We Keep Choosing Sugar16:49 - The Big Tobacco Playbook Is Now Running Big Sugar19:13 - Our Kids Have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease21:19 - RFK Jr, The Food Pyramid, And Sugar's 600 Hidden Names23:18 - Aldi, Food Deserts & The Free Market Solution26:06 - What Dulsa Actually Is (Sweetener + Supplement + Probiotic)28:57 - Why Your Grandma's Food Doesn't Exist Anymore31:59 - Natalie's Final Message: You're Not Broken33:31 - How To Get Dulsa (Use Code: NICHOLS)Dulsa Life:Website: ⁠https://dulsalife.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dulsalife/⁠ Health Benefits: ⁠https://dulsalife.com/pages/health-benefits⁠ Discount Code: NICHOLS at checkoutStudio Sponsor:Cardio Miracle: ⁠https://cardiomiracle.com/tbns⁠ Referenced In Episode:Dr. Adrian Bejan / Constructal Law (Duke University) - prior TBNS guestJohn Odermatt / Plexus - Lions of Liberty Network colleagueCX Without the BS (Brian's business podcast)Lions of Liberty Network: ⁠https://www.lionsofliberty.com/⁠The Brian Nichols Show:Website: ⁠https://thebriannicholsshow.com/⁠Brian on socials: @BNicholsLiberty Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠ Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST! Email Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, we sit down with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez for a wide-ranging conversation about his office's landmark case against Meta and what it reveals about the dangers embedded in today's social media platforms. At the center of the case is “Issa,” a fictional teenage user created as part of an undercover operation that exposed just how quickly young users can be targeted with explicit content and sexual solicitations. Torres walks us through how what once existed in the darkest corners of the internet has migrated onto mainstream platforms—and how Meta's own algorithms and product design not only failed to stop it, but in some cases appeared to amplify it. By focusing on design choices rather than user-generated content, Torres and his team were able to sidestep Section 230 protections and argue that the platform itself plays an active role in facilitating harm. The conversation also explores the broader implications of the case, from the addictive nature of social media to its parallels with Big Tobacco. TorreZ argues that waiting for definitive long-term studies on harm is a luxury we can't afford, pointing instead to the immediate psychological, social, and physical risks facing young users. Looking ahead, he outlines potential remedies—including age verification, algorithmic reform, and independent oversight—as well as ongoing litigation against other platforms like Snapchat. The discussion closes with a warning about the next frontier: artificial intelligence. Without clear accountability and proactive regulation, Torrez suggests, the harms posed by AI could eclipse those of social media. This case, then, may represent not just a legal victory, but the beginning of a broader shift toward tech accountability in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Zuckerberg is finally being held accountable–not by government regulators, board members or shareholders, but by two lawsuits. Tech journalist Casey Newtown, editor of Platformer, joins Offline to explain how a young woman in California beat Meta and Google on the grounds that Instagram and YouTube had destroyed her mental health. Jon and Casey discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the case, whether losing end-to-end encryption could lead to a surveillance state, and what happens if social platforms' defensive shield, Section 230, is overturned. Then Jon speaks to New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez about his successful lawsuit against Meta, how the social media company plans to appeal it, and whether the case he's made could ultimately lead the Supreme Court to regulate this 21st century addiction.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Get your tickets to our L.A. live show here! In a landmark case, a 20-year-old woman just beat Meta and YouTube in court. WSJ's Erin Mulvaney explains how a new legal strategy got around a decades-old legal shield for social media companies, and how Big Tech could end up like Big Tobacco. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: - In a Landmark Trial, Zuckerberg Takes the Stand - The Battle Within Meta Over Chatbot Safety Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What YouTube and Meta's loss in the “social media addiction trial” could mean for your feed.Guest: Ryan Mac, business and technology reporter for the New York Times.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More To The Story: Over the last half-century, Mother Jones magazine has broken some of the era's defining stories, including some of the earliest reporting about the dangers of Big Tobacco, its investigation into the exploding Ford Pinto, and Mitt Romney's now-infamous line about 47 percent of Americans viewing themselves as “victims” who are “dependent on government.” Monika Bauerlein has been part of Mother Jones' story for half of its existence, first as an editor and now as the CEO of the Center for Investigative Reporting, which produces Mother Jones, as well as the public radio show Reveal and its sister podcast, More To The Story. This week, Bauerlein joins host Al Letson to look back at the magazine's Bay Area origin story. Plus, they examine how the politics of the 1970s are strikingly similar to today and look forward to what the next 50 years might bring for independent nonprofit news in the US.Producer: Josh Sanburn | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Copy editor: Nikki Frick | Digital producer: Artis Curiskis | Deputy executive producer: Taki Telonidis | Executive producer: Brett Myers | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al LetsonRead: Are You Driving the Deadliest Car in America? (Mother Jones)Read: My Four Months as a Private Prison Guard (Mother Jones)Read: SECRET VIDEO: Romney Tells Millionaire Donors What He REALLY Thinks of Obama Voters (Mother Jones)Listen: Trump's “Pincer Attack” on Journalism Is Working. But There's Hope. (More To The Story) Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices