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Senator Ron Wyden has sharply criticized the IRS for failing to audit or investigate the massive payments—estimated at at least $158 million, and possibly up to $170 million—made by private equity billionaire Leon Black to Jeffrey Epstein between 2012 and 2017. Wyden questioned how Epstein, who had no formal credentials in tax or accounting, could receive such high sums—exceeding compensation paid to other top advisors—without raising any red flags, and pointed out that much of this was paid “ad hoc” without written contracts. He urged the IRS to explain why these seemingly suspicious tax‑planning transactions were never subject to scrutiny despite their scale and Epstein's criminal historyAdditionally, Wyden revealed that his office accessed a trove of financial records indicating approximately 4,725 wire transfers amounting to over $1 billion linked to Epstein, including interactions with Russian banks connected to sex trafficking. He accused the Treasury Department of withholding these critical Suspicious Activity Reports from oversight and insisted that the lack of broader prosecutions or investigations suggests a cover‑up. Wyden accused federal agencies of “sleepwalking” through evidence that might have exposed Epstein's alleged façade of financial expertise and facilitated accountability for those who funded his operations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Senator Seeks Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Work for Leon Black

You don't have to wait for December. Jump into Celtic Christmas this spring with Olivia Bradley, Dublin Gulch, Ashley Davis, and seven more artists who make the season last all year. It's Celtic Christmas Music #91 Olivia Bradley, Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane, The Gothard Sisters, The Chivalrous Crickets, Terry McDade & The McDades, Willowgreen, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Keltricity, Ashley Davis feat. John Doyle, Dublin Gulch 0:06 - Olivia Bradley "Oíche Chiúin" from Christmastime 4:52 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com 5:41 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "Snow on the Tracks / Miss Ramsay's" from JUMP OUT OF IT 11:14 - The Gothard Sisters "God, Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from Falling Snow 15:14 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Or nous dites, Marie / Joseph est bien marié" from A Chivalrous Christmas 19:32 - Terry McDade & The McDades "Snow Snow" from Winter Rose 24:19 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! You know, I could write a thousand episodes of this show, and I'm working on it,  but none of it would happen without you. Every time you hit play, share the podcast with a friend, or leave a kind review somewhere on the internet, you're keeping Celtic Christmas music alive for one more person who needed it this season. That matters more than you know. And to our Patrons… you magnificent, generous, frost-proof human beings. Thank you. You are the reason this show keeps going. You cover the production costs, the graphic design, the editing, and you allow me to buy the music, all of it. You make it possible for me to sit down every week and build something beautiful for Celtic music lovers everywhere. If you'd like to join them, here's your three-step plan: Go to patreon.com/celticchristmas Choose your pledge L $3, $8, $25, or $100 a month, for as long as you'd like to support the show Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music and know that you are the reason this magic exists Nollaig Shona Daoibh, and thank you, from the bottom of my Celtic-music-loving heart. 25:53 - Willowgreen "Cold Is the Morning" from Winter 28:12 - Anne Roos & David Blonski "The Cutty Wren" from A Winter's Dance 30:48 - Keltricity "The Frost Is All Over" from A Celtic Christmas 33:53 - Ashley Davis (feat. John Doyle) "Song of Midnight" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 38:07 - CLOSING 38:59 - Dublin Gulch "Christmas In Carrick" from The Best Of A Celtic Cowboy Christmas 41:29 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Billionaires and corporations that profit from fossil fuels have spent decades buying political influence to protect that profit. They're good at it. But they cannot buy your wallet. Every dollar you spend on clean energy is a vote no politician can override. Choose clean energy. The power to change this is already in your hands. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic  

In this week's episode of WSJ's Take On the Week, co-hosts Miriam Gottfried and Telis Demos discuss what's beyond the surge in semiconductor companies like Broadcom and Micron. They examine economist Ed Yardeni's "Buzz Lightyear theory"—which says that demand for compute power will increase to infinity and beyond—that has led to S&P 500 earnings growth expectations surpassing the 2000 tech bubble peak. Plus, they analyze the impact of the fatal hantavirus outbreak on cruise-line stocks. After the break, billionaire philanthropist and former energy trader John Arnold joins Miriam and Telis at a live taping of the show at the WSJ's Future of Everything event. Arnold offers an analysis of how the U.S.-Iran conflict is shaping oil markets and discusses the factors preventing crude oil from reaching initial forecasts of $150 to $200 a barrel. He details how the Iran war underscores America's energy-security strengths, which should prompt hyperscalers to prioritize the U.S. for data-center expansion over Middle Eastern alternatives. Finally, he talks about a new focus of Arnold Ventures—the call for guardrails on prediction markets and sports betting—arguing that gambling regulation should remain under state jurisdiction rather than the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, and Miriam Gottfried, WSJ's investing and wealth management reporter, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Further Reading: Memory Makers Are the Hottest Thing in Tech. Are They Making Too Much Money? Why Almost Everyone Loses—Except a Few Sharks—on Prediction Markets The 33-Day ‘Atlantic Odyssey' That Turned Into a Hantavirus Nightmare U.S. Regulator Sues New York State for Prediction Markets Crackdown For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Follow Miriam Gottfried here and Telis Demos here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!Dubai dating is a different planet. In this episode, Matt sits down with Christiana Maxion, a high-net-worth matchmaker who works with wealthy men looking for a serious partner, and charges $65,000 to $350,000 to do it. They get into the brutal reality of “transactional” dating, where people say they want respect, while negotiating the relationship like a deal. Christiana explains why every relationship is transactional (money, emotions, sex, status, pick your currency), and why the real difference is the standard you hold and the environment you keep putting yourself in. Then it turns into pure business: how her offline matchmaking agency works (vetting, background checks, concierge dates, feedback loops), what “success” actually means, and how she's scaling it with MAX, a “matchmaking app” built to stop people wasting their lives in DMs and get them to the first date faster. You'll hear Matt & Christiana talk about:Why Dubai dating feels pay-to-play, and how to avoid ending up in the same loop. The real reason men pay $65k–$350k for matchmaking (hint: it's not romance, it's time). What her process actually looks like: vetting, alignment, concierge dates, and feedback. “Delusional” requirements (and the fastest way to ruin your dating life). How she built MAX: subscriptions, verification, compatibility matching, and auto-booked first dates. The business model behind a matchmaking agency (and why referrals are the real growth engine). Why she's building separate matchmaking “portals” (expats, India, Muslim marriages) and expanding across the GCC. Timestamps:0:00 – Dubai dating is “transactional” (and why) 6:29 – “Every relationship is transactional” (standards vs expectations) 7:38 – How she started “Dating in Dubai” and got fired for it 9:26 – “I'm going to solve dating in Dubai” → launching matchmaking 10:13 – Why she only represents men + the 40,000-women database 11:03 – The pricing: $65k–$350k + what “success” means 13:38 – The “delusional age range” problem (and why it fails) 19:33 – MAX: paid subscriptions + passport/LinkedIn verification 20:37 – Why swiping broke dating + how MAX gets you to a real date 27:35 – App growth: UAE applications, active users, revenue 30:09 – A real success story (and a brutal horror story) 35:52 – What she's building next (GCC expansion + new portals) 37:10 – Where to find Christiana + MAX Follow Christiana MaxionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiana.maxion.matchmaker/Website: https://christianamaxion.comApp: Maxion (available on the App Store)Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

After reading a mildly depressing script handed him by the suits in the Dispatch C-suite, Jonah Goldberg rallies to take a bludgeon to democratic economic illiteracy. Along the way, he ruminates on the Indiana primaries, RINOs, Trump as a caricature, Rubio vs. Vance, sycophant tryouts, AOC's voice, California's gubernatorial race, billionaires earning their money, Napoleon, liberalism's definition, and Iran. Show Notes:—How to Access Your Members-Only Remnant Feed—Friday's Dispod—Jonah's book: Suicide of the West—AOC on billionaires—Klein and Thompson: Abundance—Last week's Ruminant on Hegel—Remnant with Adrian Wooldridge—Wooldridge: The Revolutionary Center: The Lost Genius of Liberalism The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including audio versions of all our articles and newsletters and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The über-rich have enjoyed a remarkable degree of sway in Donald Trump's Washington—but they may now be facing a backlash. The Washington Roundtable traces the signs of invigorated “pitchfork politics,” such as Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax in New York, a wealth tax on the ballot in California, and recent protests against the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's involvement in the Met Gala—and what these efforts reveal about the cultural and political limits of oligarchy. The panel is joined by Brooke Harrington, a Dartmouth professor of economic sociology who trained as a wealth manager to embed inside the world of the super-rich. Together they examine whether the “broligarchs” have overplayed their hand, what history tells us about when élites lose their grip on power, and whether the left or the right is better positioned to harness growing inequality and anger as a political weapon heading into the 2026 midterms and beyond.This week's reading: “All the President's Contractors,” by Antonia Hitchens “Two Hundred and Fifty Years of Complicated Commemoration,” by Jelani Cobb “For Putin, Problems (and Paranoia) Keep Mounting,” by Joshua Yaffa “The Pope's First Anniversary Is Marked by More Sparring from the White House,” by Paul Elie “Barack Obama Considers His Role in the Age of Trump,” by Peter Slevin “How the Iran War Is Shifting Power Toward China,” by Ishaan Tharoor “The A.I. Industry Is Booming. When Will It Actually Make Money?,” by John Cassidy “How a Congressional Primary Became a Proxy Battle Over A.I.,” by Gideon Lewis-Kraus “The Real Cost of Downsizing Social Security,” by E. Tammy Kim The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

AOC exposed the truth about billionaire wealth on MSNOW, triggering an awkward media moment and reigniting debate about capitalism and inequality.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

AOC dismantles the billionaire myth, Les Leopold explains working-class anger, and a white woman exposes MAGA's politics of hate on Politics Done Right.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

50th Birthday in PortlandSentinel HotelWill you stop beating your wife?529 College Saving Plans. MarketsATH everything. 1 Year: S&P500 up 31% and Tech 47-60%. 5 Year: 75% - 140%GamestopRyan Cohen ½ cash ½ stock. Its on the website. We'll see what happens!!GoogleProfit jumps 80% Stock up 163% YoY.Liv GolfThe Start up is in trouble.Apple Tim Cook Stepping down as Apple CEOTesla High was $490 at $428. 15% to get back to all time high. Catalysts: Self Driving and Robotaxi. I never drive my Model Y. Looking to get a more rugged look. Here's Cathie Wood. Problem with Waymo is they're not vertically integrated; they don't build the cars!!! They also have 1 million sensorsRobotaxihttps://robotaxitracker.com/?provider=tesla&area=austinTesla website now tracking milesSemi. 370 Semi's committed to WattEV in Northern CA. $100m deal. 50 delivered by year end and the rest in 2027. Strategic Partnerships: Cursor represents SpaceX/xAI's aggressive push into the high-margin AI developer tools and agentic coding market. Intel brings chip manufacturing muscle to Musk's ecosystem through the Terafab project.Anthropic (via the fresh Colossus 1 lease) illustrates pragmatic deal-making in the AI compute Starlink: 10 million satellites. Satellites use laser inter-satellite links to relay data across the network to ground gateways connected to the terrestrial internet backbone.Tesla EarningsCall here. Discussing new fab building here. Investor Deck here. AIOpenAI Musk vs AltmanElon on X explainingElon tesitfying AnthropicCalifornia Billionaire Tax1. The Threshold Drop (From $1 Billion to $50 Million)2. "One-Time" vs. "Annual" and the Power to ChangeExit tax. versions include "wealth tax resident" language that applies the tax to people for up to 4 years after they leave California, preventing people from dodging the tax by moving away once it passes.

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Phillip & Brandon discuss the passing of Ted Turner, shocking WWE departures, how long can Darby Allin keep the AEW Title and more. Plus the boys preview WWE Backlash Be Safe and Stay Dangerous. Have a question or idea email us bulletcast2sweet@gmail.comPlease check out our What A Maneuver! Store: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/bullet-castPlease check out our Pro Wrestling Tees Store: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/bulletcastFollow Bullet Cast On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebulletcast/?hl=enFollow Bullet Cast On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BulletCastFollow Bullet Cast On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BulletCast2sweet/Subscribe to Bullet Cast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKHzfruskD8imAVVmWAaSQBullet Cast Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thebulletcast

AOC explains that billionaires are inherently illegitimate, and we examine the Democrats' hatred for success; everybody needs to calm down about hantavirus; and Steve Hilton joins us to explain California's crazy gubernatorial race. Ep. 2422 Support Steve Hilton for California Governor: https://stevehiltonforgovernor.com - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://dwplus.watch/BenShapiroMemberExclusive - - - Today's Sponsors: American Beverage Association - Learn more at https://WeDeliverForAmerica.org Legacybox - Go to https://Legacybox.com/SHAPIRO to save 60% during their best Mother's Day Sale ever. PreBorn! - Make a difference for generations to come. Donate securely online at https://preborn.com/BEN or dial #250 keyword 'BABY' - - - DailyWire+: Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe

Can someone ethically become a billionaire? Glenn reacts to a recent interview with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) in which she claimed no one can ethically earn a billion dollars, a claim Glenn wholeheartedly disagrees with. Glenn speaks with Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) about how Americans can get the Senate to prioritize passing the SAVE America Act. Independent journalist Nick Shirley joins to discuss his recent trip to Cuba, tells the story of how he was almost taken hostage, and previews his latest investigation, which exposes the downfall of Cuba. StoryCorps founder and President Dave Isay joins to discuss how Americans can engage in respectful dialogue with people who disagree with them politically. Jack Carr, best-selling author of "The Terminal List" and executive producer of the TV show of the same name, joins to discuss what our disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan taught our enemies. Jack also discusses his newest book series, “The Fourth Option.” Glenn and Jack, along with Jason, also discuss the possibility that life is a simulation regarding hantavirus and FEMA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willam is joined by special guest co-host Nicole Paige Brooks to chat about the Met Gala, their upcoming tour in Australia, and buttholes! Plus they talk about clack fans in the theatre, gay Tony nominations, and divorce parties. And remember, Nicole wants you to vote early!Check out ways to support Robert's Lafitte on their IG page @rlafitteshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/save-roberts-lafitte-oldest-gay-bar-in-texasGo see Nicole and Willam on tour in Australia!Tickets at www.Itdevents.comFollow us on IG at @racechaserpod and click the link in bio for a list of organizations you can donate to in support of Black Lives MatterRainbow Spotlight - USERNAME_MISS DEITY by MuffyFOLLOW ALASKAhttps://twitter.com/Alaska5000https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunderhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQFOLLOW WILLAMhttps://twitter.com/willamhttps://www.instagram.com/willamhttps://www.facebook.com/willamhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1gRACE CHASER IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is making a billion dollars really the highest achievement for men? Tai Lopez says no. In this vlog-style episode, Tai explains why money, fame, Lamborghinis, private jets, mansions, and social media status are not the real endgame. They are tools. The real goal is the good life: health, wealth, love, happiness, family, land, purpose, and peace. Standing on his farm, Tai breaks down why so many men chase success without knowing what they actually want, why cities are useful for making money but not always for living well, and why the original American dream was closer to land, family, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. He also talks about raising kids closer to nature, building a family compound, learning from the Amish, buying land, homesteading, farming, and why entrepreneurs should start with the end in mind before chasing more money. If you’re ambitious, building a business, or chasing wealth, this episode is a reminder to ask the bigger question: what is all the money actually for? Amish Homestead Course Farm Buying Consulting Join Tai Lopez’s Email List Watch On YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What's RUNWAY like in 2026? THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 takes that question pretty seriously. We've got film critic (and former 2000s-era abused NYC assistant) Katie Walsh with us to talk about the fashion, the journalism, the nostalgia, and the cerulean of it all. What's Good Alonso - Family Movie Night Menus by Leonard and Jessie Maltin  Drea - mom volunteering with for movie causes  Katie - Hudson Williams (and Connor Storrie) at the Met Gala Kevin - The Traitors UK (and The Celebrity Traitors UK S2 casting) ITIDIC The Academy Has Banned AI from Winning Oscars for Acting/Writing Netflix Sets Greta Gerwig's Narnia Film for Wide Release, Long Theatrical Window Staff Picks Alonso - Into the Woods Drea - Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come Katie - Tuner Kevin - All About Eve This episode was edited by Gabe Mara. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

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AOC, who speaks for the radical left, doesn't think you can earn wealth. Plus, too many foreigners refuse to assimilate and just use the US as an ATM.

When economics, war, and culture collide—everyone's got a theory, and nobody agrees on reality.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ignites controversy after claiming billionaires “can't earn” their wealth, triggering a broader debate over capitalism, taxation, and government spending. EPISODE SUMMARY A new political and economic flashpoint erupts after comments from Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggesting that individuals cannot truly “earn” a billion dollars, but instead accumulate wealth through market power, labor exploitation, or systemic advantage. In this AMPERWAVE DAILY episode, the hosts break down the reaction from conservatives who argue that the statement undermines the foundation of capitalism and contradicts progressive tax policy, which often relies on taxing billionaires to fund expansive social programs. The discussion escalates into a broader ideological clash over: Whether wealth is “earned” or “taken” The feasibility of funding government programs through taxing billionaires alone The role of investment, entrepreneurship, and labor in wealth creation Allegations of hypocrisy in political compensation and elite government salaries The episode also expands into real-world examples of government spending controversies, fraud investigations, and mismanagement cases that conservatives argue illustrate systemic inefficiencies in public programs. CLICKABLE TALK RADIO TITLE OPTIONS AOC Says Billionaires “Can't Earn Money” — Chaos Follows The War on Wealth: Is Capitalism Under Attack? Can You Really Tax Billionaires Into Funding Everything? AOC Sparks Firestorm Over Billionaire Comments Is “Earning a Billion” Just a Myth? Political Debate Erupts SEO KEYWORDS AOC billionaires, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, wealth debate, capitalism discussion, tax the rich, billionaire taxation, progressive economics, conservative podcast, government spending, income inequality debate, market power argument, political commentary, AMPERWAVE DAILY, economic policy debate, socialism vs capitalism THUMBNAIL TEXT CAN'T EARN $1B? AOC UNDER FIRE WAR ON WEALTH TAX THE RICH DEBATE CAPITALISM IN QUESTION YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION A fiery new debate erupts after Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims billionaires “can't earn” a billion dollars — sparking outrage and renewed arguments over capitalism, taxation, and wealth creation. In this AMPERWAVE DAILY episode, we break down the controversy and the bigger question at the center of America's economic divide:

Michael dives into the explosive backlash surrounding New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new “pied-à-terre” tax targeting ultra-wealthy property owners who do not live in the city full-time. After billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin blasted Mamdani's viral “tax the rich” video and threatened to expand jobs outside New York, Michael asks a provocative question: Has “tax the rich” become a political slur? Listeners from across the country weigh in on wealth inequality, fairness, capitalism, philanthropy, and whether aggressive taxation could push jobs and investment out of major cities. Plus: reactions to Wall Street's growing frustration with New York politics and what it all says about America's widening economic divide. Original air date 7 May 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Michael dives into a thought-provoking discussion about wealth, work, and the American economy. He tackles AOC's statement that you can't earn a billion dollars, arguing that it's based on economic errors and a zero-sum fallacy. Michael also addresses the idea that work is not the enemy of human dignity, but rather a fundamental aspect of it. He shares personal anecdotes and historical examples, including the stories of Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie, to illustrate the importance of hard work and innovation in building wealth. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in economics, politics, and the human condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor activist Les Leopold warns both parties serve billionaires while voting rights shrink, endless wars expand, and wealth inequality worsens.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

(The Center Square) – New tax proposals being considered in Springfield could bring nearly $7 billion in revenue to the state, according to advocates. Critics say the proposals – which would change corporate tax rules, among other impactful tax changes – could drive capital and jobs out of the state. The Illinois Revenue Alliance and Democrat lawmakers on Wednesday discussed initiatives they want passed to increase revenue, which they say would address gaps in the state budget created in-part by federal funding cuts. Backers said new revenue could be raised without increasing taxes for everyday Illinoisans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 6 Episode 8 - Rene is hear to talk to us about building a brand after building a clientele, how he became an educator, his new headquarters in LA, and why some artists struggle to flourish in the beauty industry. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Getting into educating 10:00 Overcoming my biggest mistake as a brand 15:00 Specializing in brows and facials 20:00 Why some artists struggle 26:00 The type of content that converts followers into clients 31:00 Working with billionaires vs celebrities 38:00 Weird client stories 41:00 Pet peeves as a brow artist 45:00 There's a need for better consumer products but I'm sticking to pro users 47:00 My new collab line

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says there should not be any billionaires. They didn't earn all the money they have. Rich has an something to say about that.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Zohran Mamdani's response to Citadel CEO Ken Griffin making it official that he is doubling down on his investment in Miami and officially scaling back his $6 billion project for midtown Manhattan, which would have created 15,000 permanent jobs as a direct response to Mamdani's personal attack on him in his pied-à-terre tax announcement and his plans to tax the rich; Elon Musk humiliating Democrat James Talarico after he blamed the Gen Z housing crisis on the lie that billionaires like Musk don't pay a penny in taxes; Caleb Hammer doing a brutal financial audit of a young liberal couple who think that the United States is a horrible country; Barack Obama being oblivious to his own hypocrisy while telling "The Late Show's" Stephen Colbert why it's wrong for the Republican Party to use its power to target its political enemies; Spencer Pratt humiliating LA Mayor Karen Bass with a devastating fact check live on stage during the LA mayor debate; Donald Trump putting a reporter in his place after he claimed that Iran seems unwilling to submit in the Iran US peace talks; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. Today's Sponsors: Balance of Nature - Make sure you are getting all the positive effects from a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Get 10% OFF the Whole Health System™ supplements when you use Discount Code: RUBIN. Go to https://BalanceofNature.com

Tax the rich? More like tax the jobs away. Billionaire hedge fund titan Ken Griffin is scaling back in New York City and pouring jobs into Miami as a DIRECT response to socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's “tax the rich” antics. This could be the beginning of the wealthy exodus Democrats fear most. In a stunning move, Griffin cited Mamdani's creepy viral video — filmed outside his $238 million penthouse — as the final straw. Instead of expanding Citadel's massive Park Avenue project in NYC, the firm is supersizing its Miami headquarters. Other Wall Street giants like Apollo are eyeing moves to Florida or Texas too. New Yorkers are about to feel the pain of lost jobs, shrinking tax revenue, and a dying financial capital. We also cover: David Hasselhoff gets a NEW hip & knee. President Obama on aliens & message to Republicans. Property taxes are UNCONSTITUTIONAL!  Delta to cut snacks & drinks on short flights. CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87. This story exposes the dangerous reality of socialist policies: Attack job creators and they leave, taking opportunities with them. Griffin and his team have already paid billions in taxes while supporting major charities — yet radical Democrats treat them like enemies.

In episode 2054, Jack and Miles are joined by TV writer, comedian, essayist, host of Private Parts Unknown, and author of Girl Gone Wild, Courtney Kocak, to discuss… Kash Patel - I USE AI TO STOP MASS SHOOTINGS!!!, Totally unrelated- FBI may be going after the journalist that reported on Patel's drinking, Oligarch sweat check…, The Bear Stealing Ideas From The Bean and more! Kash Patel credits AI with stopping attacks: ‘I’m using it everywhere’ A Dangerous New Attack on Press Freedom LISTEN: 9-2-5 by Boko YoutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an Emmajority Report Thursday on The Majority Report On today's program: It's election day in the United Kingdom, and the British media is using the stabbing of two Jewish men by a mentally ill man from Somalia — who also stabbed a Muslim man, though that detail rarely seems to get mentioned — as part of a coordinated smear campaign against Green Party leader Zack Polanski. Zack Polanski joins disgraced Epstein associate Lord Mandelson's best friend, Trevor Phillips, on Sky News. Phillips tries to claim that Polanski — who is Jewish — is essentially an antisemite in a baby-brained segment. The fallout from the smear campaign against Polanski appears to be having a real impact on his polling, with his unfavourability ratings jumping eight points since the controversy began. Mohammad Ali Shabani, Journalist and Editor of Amwaj.Media, a platform focusing on Iran, Iraq and the GCC countries, joins Emma for an update on the ongoing war in Iran. Randy Villegas, candidate for in California's 22nd district joins the program to discuss his campaign and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee organizing against him in the primary. In the Fun Half Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder join the show. Real estate billionaire, Steve Roth claims that the slogan "tax the rich" is akin to a racial slur. Billionaire Ken Griffin says he was "terrified" by getting called out by name by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani in his Pied-a-Terre tax proposal video. Billionaire and California Governor candidate Tom Steyer says the proposed billionaire tax in CA does not go far enough and advocates for closing a corporate real estate tax loop that would raise even more money for areas not helped out by the billionaire's tax. Massively popular AM talk show host, Hugh Hewitt suggests that it is Israel's interest to act in their own interests to blow up the ceasefire deal with Iran. Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett says that the economy is hitting on all cylinders, citing that credit card spending is through the roof as proof. National dumbass Van Jones pretends to not understand why Democrats are demanding full disclosure on Israel's nuclear capabilities.   All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: ZOCDOC: Go to Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. STORY WORTH: Get up to $20 off at StoryWorth.com/MAJORITY AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MAJORITY. Promo Code MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE CBD: Now through May 11th, you can save 35% on all CBD and THC Gummies when you use code Mom26 at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.

Coming up on todays episode of Suspension of the Rules: Trump gets revenge on the Indiana GOP, we talk about Kmele and billionaires and CNN with Abby Phillip, and then a long conversation about ChatGPT's fact checking of Isaac's article on Friday which was titled "The everything, everywhere, all at once corruption story". Last but not least, a very good grievance section where Kmele actually knocks it out of the park. It's a very good one!Corruption in the Trump administration?“After reviewing the evidence of the first 15 months of President Trump's second term, I believe the president is profiting off the office and making foreign policy decisions based on business interests to a level we've never seen or even conceived of before, and apparently nothing is being done to stop it.”Gold phones, Qatari planes, Syrian golf courses, cryptocurrency schemes, ballroom donations. Market moves, board seats, lawsuits dropped, lawsuits threatened. Pardons, prosecutions, profits, profits, profits… This past Friday, Executive Editor Isaac Saul waded through all of it in a thorough exploration of the charges of corruption against President Donald Trump.In case you missed it, you can read the piece here. We've also decided to make this Friday edition open to everyone, so please share it with anyone you think would be interested!Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by: Isaac Saul and audio edited and mixed by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Jon Lall.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CGB stands for the Cult of Goofy Billionaires, and they are way, way, waaay goofier than you might imagine.I'm talking about prestigious, frontline, brand-name billionaires: Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and other Silicon Valley Royals who perceive themselves as otherworldly geniuses. As such, they feel entitled to redesign your, my, and humanity's future – whether we want them to or not.So, for months, these techno-oligarchs have been furtively imposing a multitrillion-dollar network of invasive data centers all across America. Why? To power a whole new mechanomorphic species they call “generative AI chatbots.” Musk gushes that the super-intelligent bots will be “more human than humans” able to reproduce themselves, evolve, and displace us primitives in nearly every workplace.Which raises the question: Could this gaggle of billionaire megalomaniacs get any goofier?Gosh, yes! Musk, Thiel, and others have become disciples of a Swedish “philosopher” named Bostrom. He idealizes a “post-human future” in which us biological earthlings literally merge into the digital machine race. Indeed, Judd Legum investigative Substack, Oligarch Watch, reports that Musk has already launched a venture to produce implants to fuse human brains with computers.Meanwhile, Thiel, the PayPal/Palantir billionaire, says policymakers should stop worrying about little problems like world wars and climate change, for “transhumanism” technology will create a digital species that is immortal. He also warns ominously that anyone who tries to regulate AI is doing the bidding of “The Antichrist.”Then there's Google's goofy billionaire, Larry Page, who blithely says “if we let digital minds be free… the outcome is almost certain to be good.” Almost certain? Sure, Larry, unbridled tech never goes bad, right?Do something!The Electronic Frontier Foundation has been at the forefront of the fight to protect humans from and with tech advances for decades, and their work on the impact of AI is vital. Dive in here to join up with them.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about wealth creation and economic literacy after reacting to comments made by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez regarding billionaires and capitalism. Brett argues that many critics of wealth misunderstand the difference between income and ownership, explaining that billionaires are not earning massive salaries but building companies and holding valuable assets through stocks, equity, and investments. He breaks down concepts like valuation, leverage, and net worth, emphasizing that wealth is often tied to ownership stakes rather than cash on hand. Brett also pushes back against the idea that becoming a billionaire is inherently illegal or unethical, framing capitalism as a system that rewards innovation and value creation. Throughout the conversation, he criticizes what he sees as economic illiteracy in modern politics while encouraging listeners to better understand how markets, business ownership, and investment actually work in the real world. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a company becomes so valuable it starts rewriting the rules of ownership itself? In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo unpacks OpenAI's staggering $852 billion valuation and the leaked cap table behind it, revealing a system where investors like Microsoft and SoftBank stand to mint fortunes, while CEO Sam Altman holds zero equity… for now. From a nonprofit-controlled governance model to a looming IPO driven by debt pressure, the stakes are massive. Add in a $134 billion lawsuit from Elon Musk and billions in projected losses, and the picture gets even more volatile. If this is the future of tech wealth creation, who actually walks away rich?   Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

Billionaires and Blood Sacrifice

Why Billionaires Are Not Humans

Joe Pags sounds off on calls for a billionaire tax, calling it ridiculous and warning it's another step toward socialism. He explains why nearly everyone has worked for or benefited from companies built by billionaires at some point — and why punishing success won't help the economy. Then, former White House chief economist Vance Ginn joins to break down Operation Economic Fury, the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices, and the broader economic impact of the Iran conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, the GOP's legacy donor class and its newer crop of tech and finance billionaires found common cause: writing enormous checks to support Donald Trump.  In February, billionaire Kelcy Warren and his fossil fuel pipeline company, Energy Transfer, each sent $12.5 million to MAGA Inc., a Trump-aligned super PAC. Just a few months later, OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman and his wife cut checks for $12.5 million each.  That makes Warren and Brockman the biggest individual donors to MAGA Inc. But the roster is deeper than two names and four eight-figure checks. Forbes counts at least 24 billionaires or billionaire families who have given over $1 million, according to Federal Election Commission filings covering through the end of March. (Brockman is not currently on Forbes' list of billionaires, but he did claim to be one in testimony related to Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI). Collectively, these ten-figure club members, plus Brockman, donated $118 million, about a third of the $350 million war chest MAGA Inc has built. By Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how billionaire Ken Griffin's warning about Zohran Mamdani's leadership and Citadel's expansion in Miami signals a major shift in where wealth and jobs are heading; why the clock is ticking on potential charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci as pressure builds ahead of a critical legal deadline; and a Texas jury's verdict in the tragic Athena Strand case and what it reveals about justice and accountability, and much more.

From Trump-backed primary knockouts to a controversial Iran deal leak and a wave of billionaires fleeing blue states—this episode breaks down a country shifting fast on every front. ⚡ HOOK (OPEN) One night. Five Republicans gone. A global deal leaked. And America's power players are packing up and leaving.

A major financial power move is underway as top CEOs reconsider where—and how—they operate. Is this about taxes… or something deeper driving America's economic migration? ⚡ HOOK (OPEN) A billionaire. A knock on the glass. And a decision that could reshape where power lives in America.

Bob Fraser reveals why billionaires keep only 20% in public markets and how private alternatives can protect and grow wealth — without chasing returns.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Bob Fraser, CFO and chief macro strategist of Aspen Funds and co-author of the USA Today bestseller Invest Like a Billionaire, to break down how the ultra-wealthy structure their portfolios and why most investors are playing the wrong game entirely.Bob covers:Why billionaires keep only 20-30% of their wealth in public marketsThe difference between diversification and true mathematical uncorrelationWhy the S&P 500 index is more concentrated than most investors realizeWhy public markets are driven by emotion and narrative rather than fundamentalsThe current valuation argument against public equities and what history says about forward returnsHow to evaluate private alternative investments by risk profileWhy oil and gas can function as an uncorrelated, cash-flowing assetThe natural gas thesis and its connection to AI energy demandHow the JOBS Act of 2012 opened private investing to accredited investorsRed flags to watch for when vetting syndicators and sponsorsWhy losses hurt compounding more than gains help itBob's personal story of being wiped out twice and what it taught himThis episode is essential for:Accredited investors looking to move beyond a traditional 60/40 portfolioReal estate investors who want to add true uncorrelation to their holdingsAnyone vetting private deals and syndicationsInvestors trying to understand where risk actually lives in their portfolio

Someone not hearing you might be the ultimate defense. The GameStop CEO sounds exactly like you'd expect a GameStop CEO to sound. SlimFast doesn't own any luxury brands, and the guys think a travel vlogger is a massive baby. Ever passed a kidney stone? Slim's already planning Lazlo's son's grad party. How many Catholic priests are actually pedophiles? And Britney Spears has pleaded guilty. Lazlo also responds to Reddit about artists pulling back from concerts. Stream The Church of Lazlo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Billionaires are shaping everything from elections to education to climate policy—and they want us to believe it's generosity. That's why we're re-airing this conversation with Anand Giridharadas, author of Winners Take All, on the power of elite philanthropy—and why it can't fix the inequality it helps sustain. Giridharadas breaks down how modern philanthropy allows the ultra-wealthy to “give back” on their own terms, while avoiding the kinds of structural changes—like higher taxes, stronger labor standards, and real regulation—that would actually redistribute power and opportunity. Yes, philanthropy can do good. But it can also function as a pressure valve—easing public outrage while leaving the underlying system intact. If you've been following the surge in billionaire political spending, debates over wealth taxes, or the outsized influence of private foundations, this conversation will hit differently now, Because the real question isn't whether the rich should give more. It's why they get to decide in the first place. Anand Giridharadas is a writer and political analyst focused on inequality, power, and democracy. He is the author of multiple books, including the national bestseller Winners Take All and The Persuaders. Giridharadas is an editor-at-large for TIME, an on-air analyst for MSNBC, and the publisher of the newsletter The.Ink, where he writes about politics, money, and power. He is also a visiting scholar at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University. Listen to Eric Beinhocker discuss Market Humanism on Hal Singer's podcast The Slingshot. Social Media: @anandwrites.bsky.social anandwrites @AnandWrites Further reading:  Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: The Pitch

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Why Is Trump Calling the Top Black Democrat a “Thug”? Trump Will Soon Regret His Flagrantly Racist Meme Calling Hakeem Jeffries a ‘LOW IQ THUG' as reported by News Corpse. Did Trump Just Buy the Supreme Court Over Dinner? Is Trump's DOJ Now Big Oil's Personal Law Firm? Plus How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.