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Send us a textFall beer season has officially arrived, and we're celebrating with a deep dive into two exceptional seasonal brews that captured our attention. The Bent Run Amber Ale from Warren, PA packs a perfect balance of toffee notes and drinkability at 5.8% ABV, while Shiner's Oktoberfest delivers a surprisingly smooth experience that challenges our usual preference for pumpkin beers.Rick takes us on a culinary adventure, recounting his camping experiment with hot honey garlic scallops and ramen on a Blackstone griddle. Despite the challenges of finding proper sea scallop medallions and the patience required to steam ramen outdoors, the result was worth every minute. This cooking tale transitions naturally into discussions about the joys of fall camping and the approaching leaf season, which forecasters predict will arrive early this year.The conversation wanders into hilarious territory during "Ricky's Bad Choices" segment, where road trip adventures and hypothetical scenarios have us in stitches. We debate the merits of various brewing techniques, smartphone etiquette in public restrooms (spoiler alert: never put your phone on a bathroom floor), and plans to explore dispersed camping sites near the Allegheny Mountains. Whether you're team Oktoberfest or team Pumpkin, this episode captures that magical feeling of embracing seasonal flavors while enjoying cooler temperatures. Join us next week as we continue our journey through fall's finest brews and maybe even sample some of the pumpkin offerings that are starting to appear on shelves everywhere.Support the showwww.anotherreasontodrink.com

España está siendo quemada y hundida en la miseria y no lo digo como un eufemismo si no con el profundo dolor de ver que es real. Hemos vivido una terrible inundación en Valencia a la que denominaron como Dana el 29 de octubre de 2024, seis meses exactos pasaron y tuvimos un apagón en toda España el 28 de abril de 2025 y posiblemente tengamos otro evento terrible para el 27 de octubre de este año, un evento que tenga que ver con el aire, exactamente otros seis meses después del ultimo. Nos hundimos como pais con una deuda extraoficial del 170% del PIB. Roberto Centeno, junto con otros economistas independientes como Juan Carlos Barba, Juan Laborda y Juan Carlos Bermejo, ha argumentado en diversos análisis que la deuda pública real de España supera ampliamente el 170% del PIB, una cifra que contrasta drásticamente con las estimaciones oficiales que sitúan la ratio en torno al 101-103% en 2025. Llegando ellos a estimar un PIB real un 18-20% inferior al oficial debido a manipulación contable desde 2008. Producto interior bruto que esta dopado gracias a la introducción de mas de medio millón de inmigrantes entre legales e ilegales al año, cifra que se va incrementando exponencialmente y que muy pronto creara graves problemas de convivencia. Nuestro pais sigue colocando deuda al por mayor dado que aunque recientemente las principales agencias de calificación crediticia la han bajado de la nota A+ a simplemente A, este tipo de deuda sigue siendo reclamada en los mercados y se sigue comprando. Nuestro pais se mantiene gracias a las subvenciones encubiertas de la UE y a la emisión de deuda, deuda que jamas podremos pagar. ¿Cuánto necesita el Estado para mantenerse en pie? Para 2025, considerando el crecimiento sostenido, el gasto total anual en pensiones (incluyendo las de Clases Pasivas) podría rondar los 214.000 millones de euros que sumado a los 55.000-65.000 millones de euros que gastamos en los sueldos de los funcionarios y el gasto en otros apartados, excluyendo sanidad e infraestructuras, de unos 130.000-180.000 millones de euros hace un total de unos 460.000 millones de euros al año. Hay que sumar a esta cantidad los mas de 32.000 millones de euros del pago de los intereses de la deuda, no de la deuda propiamente dicha. Nuestra deuda oficial con ese PIB inflado es de aproximadamente 1.646.000 millones de euros en febrero de 2025, o sea casi 1,7 billones, con un crecimiento interanual del 2,6%. La proyección del Ministerio de Economía para finales de 2025 sitúa la deuda en un 101,4% del PIB, con una emisión neta de 60.000 millones de euros y una emisión bruta de 278.000 millones, o sea, vamos a pedir casi otros 300.000 millones de euros lo que implica que el stock total de deuda podría rondar los 1.8 a 1.9 billones de euros, dependiendo del PIB nominal, estimado en torno a 1.773.000 millones de euros para 2025 según el plan fiscal. Nuestro pais quebró en 2008 pero nadie nos lo ha contado. Somos un yonki que necesita cada vez una dosis mayor de deuda. Literalmente nadamos en un mar de papelitos de deuda que hace que hayamos perdido la soberanía y que el mejor postor se lo lleve todo. Los carroñeros como BlackRock, Vanguard y BlackStone, las tres grandes, manejan decenas de veces nuestro PIB y el 85% del IBEX35. El BCE sigue siendo un actor significativo, manteniendo aproximadamente el 25,7% de la deuda pública, el resto, cerca del 73,7%, recae en otros inversores, incluyendo instituciones financieras internacionales como las citadas antes y posiblemente países como USA y China, y digo posiblemente porque a ciencia cierta nadie lo sabe. Lo úrico cierto es que viendo en que sectores se invierte en este pais podemos aventurar quienes están detrás. Por ejemplo, sabemos que el 90% del comercio de tierras raras está en manos chinas y que estas son necesarias para construir molinos eólicos y placas solares. El lado oeste de nuestro pais es rico en esta clase de minerales y creo que alguien ha decidido que ya era hora de “meterles mano”. También tenemos minerales estratégicos como el wolframio, el uranio o el litio que serán extraídos masivamente en breve. España reduce a la mitad su inversión en prevención de incendios mientras 2025 se convierte en el año más devastador del siglo, veamos porque. En los últimos años, los incendios forestales han devastado regiones específicas de España, dejando tras de sí un paisaje de cenizas y promesas rotas. Precisamente desde la semana 33 del 2025, en pleno agosto y durante el periodo mas caliente de este año hemos tenido unos terribles incendios en la parte oeste de nuestro pais. Parece que el archifamoso “cambio climático” solo afecta a la parte del pais supuestamente mas húmeda, ¿raro, no? Pero, ¿y si estos desastres no fueran simples tragedias naturales o descuidos humanos? ¿Y si, en las sombras, intereses económicos y políticos estuvieran orquestando un juego donde el fuego es solo el primer acto de un plan mucho más ambicioso? En una región concreta del país, donde los montes arden con sospechosa recurrencia, se teje una narrativa especulativa que apunta a un beneficiario inesperado: el propio gobierno, o al menos ciertos sectores con acceso privilegiado a sus políticas y recursos. A través de una combinación de reforestación, bonos de carbono, y la instalación de placas solares, molinos eólicos y explotaciones mineras, los terrenos quemados se convierten en un negocio redondo, disfrazado de sostenibilidad. Con el terreno aún humeante, la Junta de Castilla y León ha otorgado la Declaración de Impacto ambiental para la futura mina "Mesa de Reis" en el Bierzo, una mina de cuarcita cuyos tramites llevaban parados desde 2023 precisamente por el rico bosque de la zona. Una vez que ya no hay bosque ya no hay impacto ambiental negativo y se pueden extraer las casi 10.000 toneladas de cuarcita al año. El cuarzo o la cuarcita no es una tierra rara ni tiene presencia de minerales como torio, lantano o cerio, que son más comúnmente asociados con rocas alcalinas o carbonatitas, no con cuarcitas, que son rocas metamórficas de cuarzo. España tiene la mayor cantidad de tierras raras de Europa después de Finlandia. Las reservas de España se estiman en 70.000 toneladas, según el Instituto Geológico y Minero de España. Se consideran interesantes tres yacimientos de tierras raras: uno en Monte Galineiro, en Galicia, otro en la provincia de Ciudad Real el sitio de Matamulas y el ultimo en una amplia zona de la región de Castilla y León. Los tres sitios han sufrido incendios. Por ejemplo en El Payo o Cipérez (Salamanca), zonas que han sufrido graves incendios hay previsto un proyecto llamado “Salvaleón”, que abarca investigaciones minerales de litio, estaño y wolframio. Este yacimiento abarca tanto El Payo como Navasfrías, también en Salamanca, así como municipios colindantes en Cáceres. Otro punto de interés es el yacimiento de Barruecopardo, también en Salamanca, que produce wolframio (tungsteno) y se considera la única mina activa de este mineral crítico en Europa, con reservas de 8,69 millones de toneladas. Sufrio un incendio el 9 de julio de 2025, que afectó 1,4 hectáreas de pasto, curiosamente una zona que posiblemente será una ampliación de la explotación minera. La Ley 21/2015 de Montes, en su artículo 50, establece una aparente salvaguarda: los terrenos forestales incendiados no pueden cambiar su uso, como convertirse en suelo urbanizable, durante al menos 30 años. Este precepto, presentado como una medida para proteger la naturaleza y frenar la especulación urbanística, parece noble en la superficie. Sin embargo, un análisis más profundo revela fisuras que podrían ser explotadas. La ley no prohíbe explícitamente otros usos "compatibles" con la naturaleza forestal, siempre que se obtengan autorizaciones y se cumplan requisitos ambientales. Aquí comienza el primer hilo de la madeja conspirativa: ¿qué tan estrictos son estos requisitos cuando el terreno ya ha sido reducido a cenizas? Un monte quemado, desprovisto de su biodiversidad original, se convierte en un lienzo en blanco, fácil de moldear para proyectos que, bajo el paraguas de la "sostenibilidad", generan jugosos beneficios económicos. La instalación de molinos eólicos y placas solares en estos terrenos quemados es no solo posible, sino sospechosamente conveniente. Clasificados como usos "excepcionales" o "complementarios", estos proyectos se benefician de la etiqueta de "interés público" que les otorga la Ley 7/2021 de Cambio Climático y Transición Energética y decretos como el RD 1183/2020. Estos instrumentos legales han simplificado los trámites administrativos, agilizando la aprobación de proyectos renovables incluso en suelos forestales sensibles. Lo que podría parecer un avance hacia la descarbonización adquiere un matiz más oscuro cuando se considera la facilidad con la que una empresa puede cumplir los requisitos ambientales tras un incendio. Si, además, esa misma empresa se encarga de reforestar una porción del terreno circundante, el proyecto gana una pátina de legitimidad ecológica que silencia las críticas. Pero, ¿quién verifica la calidad de estas reforestaciones? ¿Y qué impide que estas iniciativas sean meros gestos cosméticos para justificar la ocupación de los terrenos? Los fondos NextGenerationEU, presentados como el gran salvavidas de la economía postpandémica, añaden otra capa a esta trama. Estos fondos, canalizados a través del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia (PRTR), pueden cubrir hasta el 70% de los costos de proyectos de reforestación y hasta el 50% o más para instalaciones de energías renovables, como autoconsumo colectivo, agrivoltaica o almacenamiento a gran escala. La primera fase de estas subvenciones se agotó rápidamente en 2023, pero una Adenda al PRTR aprobada por el Consejo de Ministros ha abierto una segunda fase de financiación (2024-2026), con una dotación de 70.000 millones de euros. Este flujo de dinero, que debe gastarse antes de 2026, crea una ventana de oportunidad inquietante: los veranos de 2025 y 2026 se convierten en el momento perfecto para que un terreno forestal arda "accidentalmente", dejando el camino libre para proyectos rentables. Imagina el escenario: un incendio arrasa un monte en una región estratégica, como ciertas áreas de Galicia, Castilla y León o Zamora, conocidas por su riqueza forestal y, casualmente, por su potencial para proyectos renovables y mineros. Una vez quemado, el terreno se reforesta parcialmente con especies autóctonas, generando bonos de carbono que se venden en mercados voluntarios a precios de 5 a 25 euros por tonelada (o 70 euros o más en mercados regulados). Al mismo tiempo, se instalan placas solares o molinos eólicos, financiados en gran parte por los fondos europeos, y se aprovechan bonificaciones fiscales como reducciones del IBI (hasta 50%), el ICIO (hasta 95%) o deducciones en el IRPF (20-60%). Pero la trama no termina ahí. En algunos casos, estos terrenos quemados abren la puerta a explotaciones mineras, especialmente en áreas ricas en minerales como las tierras raras o el litio, crucial para baterías de almacenamiento energético. La combinación de reforestación, renovables y minería crea un cóctel económico irresistible, donde el incendio inicial parece menos un accidente y más un catalizador planificado. El mecanismo de los bonos de carbono es la joya de esta corona especulativa. Un bosque sano y antiguo, con su capacidad de absorción de CO2 ya estabilizada, no genera nuevos créditos de carbono. Sin embargo, un terreno quemado, despojado de su vegetación, es un candidato ideal para la reforestación estratégica. Según el Registro de Huella de Carbono del Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico (MITECO), un proyecto de reforestación debe cumplir requisitos estrictos: permanencia mínima de 30 años, uso de especies autóctonas y exclusión de cultivos de ciclo corto, como olivos hiperintensivos o árboles ornamentales. Pero aquí radica el truco: la reforestación no necesita abarcar todo el terreno. Una empresa puede plantar árboles en una fracción del área quemada, obtener los certificados de captura de CO2 (cada bono equivale a 1 tonelada métrica de CO2 equivalente) y destinar el resto del terreno a placas solares, molinos o incluso minería, maximizando los ingresos. Los árboles absorben CO2 de la atmósfera a través de la fotosíntesis, almacenándolo en su biomasa (troncos, ramas, hojas y raíces) y en el suelo. La cantidad de CO2 capturado depende del tipo de especie, la densidad de la plantación y las condiciones del terreno. La cuantificación de la captura de CO2 es un proceso técnico, basado en metodologías de estándares como Verra, Gold Standard o el MITECO. En promedio, se necesitan entre 30 y 80 árboles para capturar una tonelada de CO2, un proceso que puede tomar años, pero que asegura un flujo constante de bonos. Una vez verificados por auditores independientes, estos bonos se registran y se venden en mercados voluntarios, donde empresas con grandes emisiones los compran para cumplir objetivos de neutralidad de carbono. La ironía es devastadora: un incendio, lejos de ser una pérdida, se transforma en una inversión a largo plazo. Y si el gobierno, o ciertos actores cercanos a él, tienen conocimiento previo de estas oportunidades, ¿qué les impediría mirar hacia otro lado mientras el fuego consume los montes? Curiosamente la ley de montes del 2015 surge tras la implementación de estos créditos del carbono en el año 2010 y ampara a los incendios desde el año 2012. El hilo conspirativo se refuerza al considerar el contexto político y económico. El gobierno español, comprometido con los objetivos climáticos de la Unión Europea y el Acuerdo de París, enfrenta presiones para acelerar la transición energética y reducir emisiones. Los incendios, aunque públicamente lamentados, podrían ser un mal menor para ciertas élites si abren la puerta a proyectos que generan empleo, atraen inversión extranjera y cumplen metas internacionales. En una región concreta del país —digamos, una zona con alta incidencia de incendios y recursos naturales estratégicos—, los beneficios económicos de esta triple jugada (reforestación, renovables y minería) podrían superar con creces el costo político de un desastre ambiental. Más aún cuando los fondos NextGenerationEU, con su urgencia de ejecución antes de 2026, actúan como un incentivo para acelerar proyectos en terrenos "convenientemente" disponibles. La narrativa oficial habla de sostenibilidad, de lucha contra el cambio climático, de restauración ecológica. Pero bajo esta fachada, se susurra una verdad más incómoda: los incendios podrían no ser solo tragedias, sino oportunidades orquestadas. ¿Es casualidad que ciertas áreas ardan año tras año, mientras empresas con conexiones políticas obtienen autorizaciones rápidas para instalar infraestructuras? ¿O que los mismos actores que financian la reforestación sean los que instalan placas solares y explotan minas, todo bajo el paraguas de los fondos europeos? La Ley de Montes, con su aparente rigidez, podría ser un telón de fondo perfecto para un juego donde el fuego no destruye, sino que construye un nuevo orden económico, con el beneplácito —o la complicidad— de quienes deberían proteger los bosques. ¿Quién se beneficia realmente cuando un monte arde? ¿Por qué las autorizaciones para proyectos renovables y mineros en terrenos quemados parecen fluir con tanta facilidad? Y, sobre todo, ¿hasta qué punto el gobierno, o ciertos sectores privilegiados, están dispuestos a sacrificar la naturaleza en nombre de una "transición verde" que huele más a beneficios económicos que a compromiso ambiental? Mientras los montes arden, las respuestas se desvanecen en el humo, dejando tras de sí un paisaje de cenizas, turbinas y promesas de un futuro sostenible que, tal vez, nunca fue el objetivo real. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Datos sobre inmigración y emigración de españoles desde los años 80. España pasa de ser un país de emigración a un receptor de inmigrantes tras su integración en la Comunidad Económica Europea en 1986. La mejora económica y las oportunidades laborales comienzan a atraer flujos migratorios. En 1981, la población extranjera en España era de aproximadamente 198,042 personas (0.5% de la población total). Hacia 1998, esta cifra creció a 637,085 extranjeros (1.6% de la población total). Los inmigrantes provenían principalmente del entorno mediterráneo (Marruecos), Europa (Reino Unido, Alemania) y, en menor medida, América Latina. En los 90 el flujo migratorio creció lentamente. Hacia el año 2000, esta cifra aumentó a 895,720 personas (2.2%). Hablaríamos de casi 100.000 inmigrantes al año mientras que se estima que entre 50,000 y 100,000 españoles emigraron anualmente, muchos por motivos laborales o familiares. Las gallinas que entran por las que salen que decía aquel. En 1998 éramos 39.8 millones. Entre el 2000 y 2008 tuvimos un crecimiento espectacular de la inmigración debido al auge económico, especialmente en construcción y turismo creado por la burbuja inmobiliaria. En 2008, la población extranjera alcanzó 5,268,762 personas (11.41% de la población total). En 2010, llegó al 12.2% (5.7 millones de extranjeros). Pasamos de los 100.000 inmigrantes por año a los mas de 250.000. La inmigración latinoamericana, colombianos y ecuatorianos, se disparo, mientras que la emigración de españoles siguió a buen ritmo. Por ejemplo, en 2015, 94,645 españoles emigraron al exterior, muchos de ellos jóvenes cualificados en busca de empleo en países como Reino Unido, Alemania y Estados Unidos. Ya entraban muchos mas inmigrantes que españoles se marchaban. Cambiábamos gente joven universitaria por trabajadores con baja o nula cualificación. Para 2010 ya éramos 46 millones de personas. Hablo siempre de personas registradas en el censo legalmente, por supuesto siempre hay mas. Desde 2015, la inmigración repuntó con la supuesta recuperación económica. En 2023, la población extranjera alcanzó 8,257,260 personas (16.8% de la población total). Para enero de 2025 teníamos 9,379,972 nacidos en el extranjero (19.1%) de la población total del pais. Los principales países de origen en 2023 fueron Colombia (170,722 llegadas), Marruecos (123,468) y Venezuela (88,361). También hubo un aumento notable de ucranianos (+45.8%), peruanos (+20.1%) y colombianos (+19.1%) en 2022. La población latinoamericana representaba casi el 60% de los inmigrantes en la Comunidad de Madrid en 2022. Nuestros jóvenes siguen marchándose del pais al ritmo de unos 100.000 al año. Sin embargo y con una de las tasas de reproducción mas bajas de todo el mundo, por debajo de 1,2 hijos por mujer hemos llegado a 49,315,949 habitantes según los datos más recientes del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), a 1 de julio de 2025. A continuación voy a proporcionar los datos sobre población extranjera en España según países salvo ingleses y franceses que son unos 500.000 para que veamos su origen. Hablamos de inmigrantes con residencia legal en España, obviamente habrá una gran cantidad de ilegales también. Marruecos 1.092.892, Colombia 856.616, Venezuela 599.769, Rumanía 532.456, Ecuador 448.643, Argentina 415.987, Perú 378.924, Cuba 223.532, Ucrania 215.700, Honduras 201.319 y Rep. Dominicana 201.162. Estos datos provienen del Informe sobre Población de Origen Inmigrado en España 2023 del Servicio Jesuita a Migrantes y el Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE). Solo de esos 9 países teníamos 5,161,000 personas en España. Muy posiblemente si los sumamos a la inmigración ilegal pasemos fácilmente de los 10 millones en la actualidad. Hemos importado 10 millones de personas pobres para aumentar nuestro PIB artificialmente y solo de manera momentánea ya que dichas personas generan mucha menos riqueza en el largo plazo de lo que aportan con su entrada. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Desde los años 80, la clase media en España ha experimentado un progresivo deterioro que ha transformado su capacidad adquisitiva y su calidad de vida, marcado por el estancamiento de los sueldos y el encarecimiento de bienes y servicios esenciales como la comida, el combustible, la electricidad y, especialmente, la vivienda. En las décadas de 1980 y 1990, España vivió un periodo de crecimiento económico tras su entrada en la Comunidad Económica Europea (1986), lo que permitió a muchas familias de clase media acceder a un nivel de vida más elevado, con mejoras en el empleo y el consumo. Sin embargo, los sueldos, aunque crecieron en términos nominales, comenzaron a perder poder adquisitivo frente al aumento de los costes de vida, un problema que se agudizó en las décadas posteriores. Por ejemplo, en los años 80, el salario medio mensual rondaba las 100,000 pesetas (unos 600 euros), mientras que en 2023, según el INE, el salario bruto medio era de 2,128 euros, pero ajustado a la inflación, el crecimiento real ha sido mínimo o incluso negativo en muchos casos. El encarecimiento de los bienes esenciales ha sido un factor clave en el hundimiento de la clase media. La comida, aunque más accesible en términos de variedad gracias a la globalización, ha visto incrementos constantes en su precio. Entre 2000 y 2023, los precios de los alimentos básicos subieron un 30-40% más que la inflación general, según datos del INE. El combustible, por su parte, ha experimentado alzas significativas, especialmente tras la liberalización del mercado energético y las crisis internacionales (como la de 2022 por la guerra en Ucrania), con precios que pasaron de 0.80 euros/litro en los años 90 a picos de 2 euros/litro en 2022-2023. La electricidad, uno de los gastos más gravosos para los hogares, se disparó tras la liberalización del sector eléctrico en los 2000, con incrementos de hasta el 100% en la factura media entre 2008 y 2023, según la Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (OCU). Estos aumentos han superado con creces el crecimiento salarial, erosionando el poder adquisitivo de la clase media. El precio de la vivienda ha sido, sin duda, el factor más devastador para la clase media. Durante el boom inmobiliario (1997-2007), los precios de la vivienda en España se triplicaron, pasando de un promedio de 1,000 euros/m² en los años 90 a 3,000 euros/m² en 2007. Aunque la crisis de 2008 redujo temporalmente los precios, desde 2015 se han recuperado, alcanzando en 2023 un promedio de 2,100 euros/m², según Idealista. En grandes ciudades como Madrid o Barcelona, los precios superan los 4,000 euros/m², mientras que los alquileres se han disparado un 50% desde 2015. Esto ha hecho que el acceso a la vivienda, ya sea en propiedad o alquiler, sea prácticamente inalcanzable para muchos hogares de clase media, especialmente para los jóvenes, que destinan más del 40% de sus ingresos al alquiler, frente al 20% que se consideraba sostenible en los años 80. Mientras tanto, los sueldos no han acompañado este ritmo: el salario mínimo interprofesional (SMI) pasó de 424 euros en 1990 a 1,134 euros en 2023, pero sigue siendo insuficiente para hacer frente a estos costes. La combinación de sueldos estancados y el aumento desproporcionado de los costes de vida ha generado una precarización de la clase media, que se ve obligada a destinar una proporción cada vez mayor de sus ingresos a necesidades básicas, dejando poco margen para el ahorro o el consumo discrecional. La crisis económica de 2008-2014 agravó esta situación, con un aumento del desempleo (que llegó al 26% en 2013) y la proliferación de contratos temporales y mal remunerados. Incluso en la recuperación posterior a 2015, la calidad del empleo no ha mejorado significativamente, con un 15% de trabajadores en riesgo de pobreza en 2023, según Eurostat. Este escenario ha llevado a un sentimiento generalizado de inseguridad económica, donde la clase media, que antes era el pilar de la estabilidad social en España, se encuentra cada vez más vulnerable, atrapada entre unos ingresos insuficientes y un coste de vida que no deja de crecer. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Desde los años 80, los incendios forestales en España han causado la pérdida de millones de hectáreas de bosques, con un impacto significativo en el medio ambiente, la economía y la biodiversidad. Según datos del Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico (MITECO) y el Sistema de Información Europeo de Incendios Forestales (EFFIS), entre 1980 y 2025 se han quemado aproximadamente 4,5 millones de hectáreas en España, con una media anual de unas 100,000 hectáreas afectadas. La década de los 80 fue especialmente devastadora, con un promedio de 200,000 hectáreas quemadas anualmente, debido a la falta de políticas efectivas de prevención y al uso tradicional del fuego en actividades agrícolas. Los años 90 y 2000 mostraron una ligera disminución en la superficie quemada (alrededor de 120,000 hectáreas/año), gracias a mejoras en la gestión forestal y la concienciación ciudadana. Sin embargo, curiosamente ha aumentado significativamente en las últimas dos décadas, con picos como el de 2022, cuando se quemaron 306,000 hectáreas, y 2025, que batió récords con 382,607 hectáreas calcinadas hasta agosto, según Copernicus. Galicia, Castilla y León y Andalucía han sido las regiones más afectadas, con incendios como el de Molezuelas de la Carballeda (2025, 50,000 hectáreas) o el de A Rúa o Larouco (2025, 44,424 hectáreas) destacando por su magnitud. Estos incendios no solo han destruido ecosistemas, sino que también han liberado cantidades masivas de CO2, con un promedio anual de 1,4 millones de toneladas en la última década y un pico de 5 millones de toneladas en 2022, según el Global Wildfire Information System. Este aumento significativo coincide con la introducción de los créditos de carbono como incentivo para la reforestación de superficies quemadas en España que comenzó a tomar relevancia a partir de la década de 2010, con el establecimiento del Registro de Huella de Carbono, Compensación y Proyectos de Absorción de Dióxido de Carbono por parte del MITECO en 2014. Este registro permite inscribir proyectos de reforestación que generen créditos de carbono, siempre que cumplan con requisitos como una permanencia mínima de 30 años y que las plantaciones se realicen en áreas afectadas por incendios posteriores a la campaña 2012-2013. Los créditos de carbono representan una tonelada equivalente de CO2 (tCO2e) absorbida o evitada, y su mercado voluntario ha crecido significativamente en España, impulsado por empresas que buscan compensar su huella de carbono. Parece que somos muy verdes, pero podría estar detrás de todo esto el vil metal. Calcular el dinero generado por los créditos de carbono en España desde 2014 es complejo debido a la variabilidad de los precios y la falta de datos agregados precisos, pero se puede estimar con base en la información disponible. Según fuentes como la Asociación Forestal de Galicia y estudios internacionales, el precio medio de un crédito de carbono en el mercado voluntario en España ha oscilado entre 15 y 25 euros por tonelada de CO2 en los últimos años, con un promedio de 20 euros/tCO2e en 2023. Se estima que los proyectos de reforestación en España, especialmente en áreas quemadas, pueden capturar entre 70 y 150 toneladas de carbono por hectárea a lo largo de su vida útil (30-50 años), dependiendo de la gestión forestal. No hay una cifra agregada que indique cuántas hectáreas han sido reforestadas específicamente tras incendios entre 2014 y 2023 pero podrían rondar entre 100.000 y 300.000 hectáreas en España. Según datos de MITECO y organizaciones como ClimateTrade, que reportan 133,000 toneladas de CO2 compensadas en más de 40 proyectos forestales hasta 2024. Asumiendo que estas hectáreas generan un promedio de 100 toneladas de carbono por hectárea (un estimado conservador), esto equivale a 10 millones de toneladas de CO2 absorbidas. A un precio medio de 20 euros/tCO2e, el valor económico generado sería de aproximadamente 200 millones de euros desde 2014. Sin embargo, esta cifra es una estimación, ya que no todos los proyectos están registrados en el mercado de carbono, y los precios varían según la demanda y la calidad del proyecto. Si estimamos que son 300.000 las hectáreas reforestadas a un precio medio de 50 euros estaríamos hablando de varios miles de millones de euros. El precio medio de un crédito de carbono en 2025 varía según el tipo de mercado (regulado o voluntario) y el tipo de proyecto. En el mercado regulado de la Unión Europea (EU ETS), el precio medio de un crédito de carbono (una tonelada de CO2 equivalente) es de aproximadamente 73,68 euros por tonelada, según datos de marzo de 2025. Por lo tanto podríamos estar hablando de miles de millones de euros generados tras quemar los bosques. ¿Creen que no serian capaces de quemar el bosque para generar miles de millones de euros? ………………………………………………………………………………………. Bueno, y me despido por hoy recordando que el próximo martes 2 de septiembre no se pueden perder una tremenda presentación que haré en el canal de Youtube El hilo Rojo sobre el régimen del 78. Van a conocer los entresijos de la partitocracia, los pelos y las señales…muy, muy interesante. No deben perderse el video. Publicare el audio en Ivoox. Y nos vamos ya con unas frases UTP, la primera es de JM Goig: "Cuanto más usen los politicuchos el 'delito de odio' para censurar, más grande será el odio contra ellos.” Esta desconozco al autor: “La capacidad creadora de su cerebro es infinita, usted es quién pone los limites.” Y la ultima es mia: “El despertar de la consciencia no es un camino, sino un reencuentro con tu esencia más profunda. No se trata de avanzar sin rumbo, sino de desandar el olvido para recordar quién eres.” ………………………………………………………………………………………. Conductor del programa UTP Ramón Valero @tecn_preocupado Canal en Telegram @UnTecnicoPreocupado Un técnico Preocupado un FP2 IVOOX UTP http://cutt.ly/dzhhGrf BLOG http://cutt.ly/dzhh2LX Ayúdame desde mi Crowfunding aquí https://cutt.ly/W0DsPVq Invitados Ira @Genes72 ………………………………………………………………………………………. Enlaces citados en el podcast: AYUDA A TRAVÉS DE LA COMPRA DE MIS LIBROS https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2024/11/16/ayuda-a-traves-de-la-compra-de-mis-libros/ Calificación crediticia deuda España https://www.tesoro.es/deuda-publica/calificacion-crediticia Siete de cada diez euros de gasto público se destinan a pensiones y sueldos de los funcionarios https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/economia/2024/02/04/siete-diez-euros-gasto-publico-destinan-pensiones-sueldos-funcionarios/0003_202402G4P30992.htm España - Gasto público https://datosmacro.expansion.com/estado/gasto/espana Insostenible: PIB 18% menor; deuda 24% mayor https://blogs.elconfidencial.com/economia/el-disparate-economico/2016-07-04/insostenible-pib-18-menor-deuda-24-mayor_1227235/ ESTADÍSTICA GENERAL DE INCENDIOS FORESTALES (EGIF) https://www.miteco.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/incendios-forestales/estadisticas-datos.html Tierras raras. REE mineralisation in Spain and Portugal https://www.eurare.org/countries/spainAndPortugal.html La Junta autoriza la explotación de la cantera de cuarcita 'Mesa de Reis' en Oencia con un estricto plan de restauración ambiental https://www.infobierzo.com/bierzo-noticias/junta-autoriza-explotacion-ambiental-cantera-cuarcita-mesa-reis-oencia_1027309_102.html Spain's rare earths pit greens against tech security—and profit https://phys.org/news/2021-10-spain-rare-earths-pit-greens.html ¿Cuánto vale el CO2? Los créditos de carbono de la UE https://blog.co2mpensamos.com/post/cuanto-vale-el-co2-los-creditos-de-carbono-de-la-ue Futuros emisiones de carbono - Dic 2025 (CFI2Z5) https://es.investing.com/commodities/carbon-emissions La fijación del precio del carbono a nivel mundial moviliza más de USD 100 000 millones para presupuesto público https://www.bancomundial.org/es/news/press-release/2025/06/10/global-carbon-pricing-mobilizes-over-100-billion-for-public-budgets España reduce a la mitad su inversión en prevención de incendios mientras 2025 se convierte en el año más devastador del siglo https://www.eldiariodemadrid.es/articulo/medio-ambiente/espana-reduce-mitad-inversion-prevencion-incendios-mientras-2025-convierte-ano-mas-devastador-siglo/20250820150706107781.html Población en España hoy: inmigrantes, emigrantes y otros datos sobre los habitantes de España https://www.epdata.es/datos/poblacion-espana-hoy-inmigrantes-emigrantes-otros-datos-habitantes-espana/1/espana/106 Movimientos migratorios https://atlasnacional.ign.es/wane/Movimientos_migratorios Población extranjera de España en 2024, por país de nacimiento https://es.statista.com/estadisticas/472512/poblacion-extranjera-de-espana-por-nacionalidad/ ………………………………………………………………………………………. Música utilizada en este podcast: Tema inicial Heros Epílogo Fuerza que no se apaga - Siete Melódico https://youtu.be/FEn7XdRVuJs?feature=shared

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap, hosts Joe and Nathan discuss Season 17 Episode 4, titled 'Bitch I'm a Drag Queen.' They delve into the controversial opinions surrounding Mr. Blackstone, analyze the recent lip sync battle, and emphasize the significance of the Snatch Game in the competition. The conversation also touches on the emotional reactions of the queens post-elimination and the dynamics of the maxi challenge. In this episode, Joe and Nathan delve into the latest happenings in Drag Race, discussing bizarre moments, team dynamics, and personal stories shared by the contestants. They analyze the studio day performances, the peculiar tumbleweed scene, and the overall quality of the episode compared to previous ones. The conversation also touches on the elimination day reflections, highlighting the contestants' backgrounds and the authenticity of their stories. In this episode of Drag Race Recap, Joe and Nathan delve into the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, discussing cringe-worthy moments, fashion critiques, and the elimination of Joella. They explore the cultural implications of the contestants' performances and the judges' comments, while also reflecting on the overall quality of the runway looks and performances. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the final moments of the episode and the implications of the critiques given to the contestants. Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we talked about Long John Silver's, Costco, Harvest, Blackstone cooking, Helldivers 2 Halo Warbond, Hulk Hogan's daughter says he still looks good, Raja Jackson incident, the QoftheW, and more! Salty Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/saltylanguagepods Our Patreon: Patreon.com/saltylanguage   Subscribe / rate / review us on Apple Podcasts!   Links: 1. Harvest https://harvestinholland.com/ 2. Raja Jackson spot https://ewrestling.com/article/wrestler-goes-off-script-at-indie-event-by-beating-down-on-fellow-talent-in-shocking-incident-video/ 3. Brooke Hogan says her dad still looks great https://rajah.com/node/brooke-hogan-reveals-hulk-hogan-has-yet-be-cremated-says-his-body-still-looks-great QoftheW:  What trivial skill do you possess that others don't use anymore? Visit us at: saltylanguage.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-language/id454587072?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GnINOQglJq1jedh36ZjGC iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Salty-Language/ Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ixozhhniffkdkgfp33brnqolvte Tony's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allthebeers Bryan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IFinallyPlayed https://www.tiktok.com/@saltylanguage facebook.com/saltylanguage Discord:  https://discord.gg/NEr5Newk @salty_language / saltylanguage@gmail.com http://salty.libsyn.com/webpage  / http://www.youtube.com/user/SaltyLanguagePod Instagram/Threads: SaltyLanguage Reddit: r/saltylanguage Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/salty-language tangentboundnetwork.com Share with your friends!

Westerns and Crime on a ThursdayFirst,  a look at the events of the day.Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast August 28, 1947, 78 years ago, Beyond Good and Evil.  Lorre excelled in this outstanding summer series with works he selected himself!   An escaped convict kills a minister and takes his place in a small town while planning a bank robbery.Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 28, 1960, 65 years ago, For The Birds.  Paladin undertakes to deliver an exotic pair of pea-fowl across the entire country. Can it be that easy?Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 28, 1960, 65 years ago, Tumbleweed.  A professional hangman named Henry Maples comes to town with his own portable gallows. Simple minded Boog Wilson becomes his loyal friend...and shoots Doc! Followed by Night Watch starring Donn Reid, originally broadcast August 28, 1954, 71 years ago.  The first call: two women are fighting in a bar. They might be mother and daughter. An elderly movie actress has been hit by a car. A prowler has been caught in a backyard. Finally, Blackstone the Magic Detective starring Edwin Jerome as “the world's greatest living magician”, originally broadcast August 28, 1949, 76 years ago, The Criminal Who Caught Himself.  A German scientist in America is plagued by a Nazi saboteur. Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

12 - We start with a press conference from the site of a school shooting in Minnesota. Tony, Miss Robin, and Dawn started us off with a discussion on the horrible and senseless tragedy. 1230 - How fast has the month of August flown by? When should kids be going to school? 1240 - Tony is fired up about a disgraced Philadelphian. 1250 - We take a listen to the Mayor of Minneapolis and Congresswoman Klobuchar complaining that prayers weren't enough for these kids, as they were praying when they were murdered. 1 - Tony goes in on the school shooter's manifesto being up on YouTube for four years! But if we play the wrong thing on our end we get banned! How has disgraced Philadelphia Brian Krassenstein made this scenario worse? 120 - Was this school shooter a part of the other Minnesota shooting taking place last night? Tony and Robin have a theory on transgender school shooters. 140 - Isn't there money for SEPTA in the state budget? Isn't it convenient that there's a few lanes shut down on our major roads as the SEPTA strike is under way? 145 - Tony and Robin discuss how awful their tap water is at their new house in Florida. 155 - Your calls. 2 - Is it gravy or sauce? How despicable are some of the tweets from liberal leaning media pundits? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - The Minnesota school shooter's mother worked at the school he attacked? When will the conversation be had on these shooters being so miserable that they feel they need to execute these attacks on people they don't like and then kill themselves? 240 - Tony tells us about his new Blackstone grill! How should one clean a Blackstone? Should Tony cook cheesesteaks this weekend? 250 - Wrapping up with some news out of Michigan.

In this episode of the Omaha Places podcast, hosts Cahner and Delaney dive into their recent explorations of Omaha's vibrant bar and dining scene. They share their experiences at the newly opened Meadowlark Lounge, a retro-themed bar that promises a unique atmosphere with pool tables, darts, and a potential ice bar in the works. The duo also discusses their visit to First Round in Blackstone, where a Stranger Things watch party is taking place every Tuesday, complete with themed drinks and a lively ambiance. They reminisce about La Buvette's charming French bistro vibes and highlight the delicious offerings at Great Harvest Bread. Additionally, they explore fun fall activities and events, including Junkstock, Zoo-tacular, and various pumpkin patches, perfect for newcomers to Omaha looking to embrace the autumn season.Events:1234 Market in Little Bohemia: https://omahaplaces.com/event/1234-market-2/ Hardy Run Club: https://omahaplaces.com/event/hardy-run-club-4/  Night Market https://omahaplaces.com/event/night-market-4/  The Exchange https://omahaplaces.com/event/the-exchange-3/  |⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | |⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠| | ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ | | ⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠| |⁠⁠Visit our website⁠⁠|   This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:52 - Places We've Been 00:16:09 - Follower Questions 00:28:40 - Events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonny Bauer has helped transform some of the world's biggest brands, from revitalising Axe (Lynx for UK listeners) at BBH to building strategy from the ground up at Droga5. In this episode, Jonny shares why brand can become a company's greatest asset, what he learned moving from agencies to private equity at Blackstone, and how to bring brand to the front of the P&L. Plus, how to win CEO buy-in, build long-term strategy, and the case studies that prove the power of brand-led growth.Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:58 - Why we never celebrate the strategy behind good campaigns04:03 - What Jonny is most proud of from his time at BBH06:27 - Transforming Lynx / Axe brand09:34 - Building strategy from the ground up at Droga515:23 - Best strategy outcomes at Droga517:47 - From ad agency to private equity28:39 - Learnings from Blackstone on running a successful business32:34 - How Blackstone approaches marketing33:50 - How to bring the brand up to the front of the P&L37:06 - How to get brand buy in from your CEO40:11 - Leaving Blackstone to use this approach on other clients47:17 - Successful case studies

Joyce discusses the Luigi Mangione mentality, the shooting death of Blackstone Executive Wesley Leatner and how the public seems to relish in deaths of the rich and powerful. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dans une série d'été, « La Story », le podcast d'actualité des « Echos », fait une plongée dans les grands fonds d'investissement. Pour ce premier épisode, Margaux Boulte et son invitée Solveig Godeluck dressent le portrait de l'Américain Steve Schwarzman, fondateur de Blackstone et financier le plus riche de Wall Street.Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr/lastoryLa Story est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Margaux Boulte. Cet épisode a été enregistré en juillet 2025. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invitée : Solveig Godeluck (correspondante des « Echos » à New York). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Chargée de production et d'édition : Michèle Warnet. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : SIPA. Sons : Le Point, « Rocky II » (1979), « Et pour quelques dollars de plus » (1965), « Les Echos », C dans l'air – France Télévisions. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Hoy en nuestro Club de Lectura exploramos las memorias de uno de los empresarios e inversionistas más influyentes del planeta: Lo que importa (What it Takes) de Stephen Schwarzman. Este libro, publicado en 2019, recoge la trayectoria del fundador y CEO de Blackstone, el mayor fondo de inversión en activos alternativos del mundo. Una historia de ambición, visión y resiliencia que combina negocios, emprendimiento, liderazgo y filantropía. . ¡A seguir aprendiendo! -------------------------------------------------------- Capítulos (00:00) Introducción al libro (04:48) Los inicios de Schwarzman y la mentalidad de emprendedor nato (09:14) Experiencias en Lehman Brothers: pensar en grande y cuidar los detalles (13:28) Fundación de Blackstone y el poder de soñar en grande (20:01) Cómo funcionan los Leverage Buyouts (LBOs) y la estrategia de Blackstone (24:48) Caso Hilton y retornos astronómicos en inversión (30:04) La filosofía de inversión: nunca perder dinero y decisiones en equipo (39:04) El IPO de Blackstone y la fortuna del timing perfecto (46:10) Resiliencia y el rol del dolor en el camino emprendedor (49:19) El crecimiento de Blackstone: de $200,000 a 1.2 billones bajo gestión (53:01) La educación y la filantropía como pilares de Schwarzman (1:00:10) Reto: pensar en grande, actuar con propósito y buscar impacto positivo

Since 2008, and even more since 2018 and 2023, private equity firms have been buying up real estate and rental properties across the U.S. No firm has preyed up on peoples' precarity more than private equity firm Blackstone. The fimr is the largest landlord in the United States by... a LOT. It owns 100,00 more rental units than its next closest competitor. In our latest, Scott talks with Jordan Ash, the housing director at the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) about private equity, Blackstone and the housing crisis. Bio//Jordan Ash lives in Minnesota and has worked for over twenty-five years doing community and labor organizing. He currently leads the housing work for the Private Equity Stakeholder Project , a nonprofit watchdog organization focused on the impacts of private equity firms, hedge funds, and similar Wall Street firms on workers and communities. Prior to this, he spent more than a decade doing research and strategic campaigning for labor unions, and over a dozen years working for the community organization ACORN, where he played a leading role in the group's campaign against predatory mortgage lending.------------------------------------------

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Blackstone's recent performance, the broader private equity slowdown, and why the firm remains a dominant force with unmatched recruiting strength despite current market challenges.

Today I am speaking with Dave Chase from Health Rosetta, and I'm asking Dave Chase three inferno-level burning questions—questions that, across the country, many self-insured employers are trying to find the answers to. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. Now, an important underlying point that comes across loud and clear but remains unsaid, actually, in the conversation that follows is this: There are amazing brokers and EBCs (employee benefit consultants) and benefits advisors or TPAs (third-party administrators) who put their clients first and have the receipts (ie, they have data and they're willing to share it to prove this). And then there are those with the exact same titles, often enough, who are very much the opposite of this but super charming, I'm sure. I mean, it'd be a stretch to assume that the same roles don't apply to brokers or EBCs that apply for titles like hospital administrators where there's great ones and really not great ones; but everybody often gets lumped into the same category or even the term hospitals. Each of these terms is a broad stroke and contains multitudes. And do listen to the bonus clip from two weeks ago with Jonathan Baran for just more on this point. We dig into it for like 10 minutes or something. I also talk about this same concept in an upcoming episode with Mick Connors, MD. So, keep that underlying and unsaid theme in mind because a lot of these questions do boil down to, How do you figure out who's on the up-and-up and who's not? And if you need an example of the latter category, listen to the show with Ann Lewandowski (EP476) about the whistleblower lawsuit or the show with AJ Loiacono (EP379) about the myriad of brokers taking $7 or $14 per script written payable by the PBM (pharmacy benefit manager) and not reported on, as far as I know. This is very much still going on today, by the way, despite the CAA (Consolidated Appropriations Act) and the 5500 forms. Alright, so, first burning question, Question 1: After seeing J&J (Johnson & Johnson) and Wells Fargo sued for fiduciary breaches, what specific questions do I need to ask my benefits advisor to prove that my benefits advisor actually protects my interests? Okay, paraphrased, this question is employers trying to figure out what they can ask or how they can figure out if their benefits advisor or broker or employee benefit consultant is really as trustworthy as they'd like you to believe they are. There's been a whole bunch of shows that circle up on this. The thing is, though, the stakes are very, very high right now. So, yeah, I can see why this is turning into a burning question for anyone worried they might get sued personally unless they can figure out how to vet, for real in writing, who their broker, EBC, or advisor serves actually at the end of the day. Question 2 that I ask Dave Chase, and I'm not giving you the answers to these questions. You gotta listen to the show. But here's the second question I ask: How do I avoid personal liability when my TPA contract has hidden conflicts that could trigger an ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) lawsuit? Kind of a continuation of Question 1, but yeah, you can tell that self-insured employer teams are really digging in here and many, many are very aware of, first of all, the extent and depth of middle people doing things like, again, allegedly taking $20 million of employer clients' money and funding their executive bonus pool. So, yeah, definitely this is another doozy of a burning question. Also on these same topics, listen to the show with Justin Leader (EP433) and also the one with Cynthia Fisher (EP457) about spread pricing. Question 3 that I ask Dave Chase: My pharmacy costs keep climbing despite PBM guarantees. How do I tell if I am being systematically overcharged? Well, if your consultants are taking your rebates to fund their executive bonus pools, as I just mentioned there's a whole show about with Ann Lewandowski, or if they're taking $7 a script for every script that gets written for your members, which, yeah, that's afoot. I've seen the contracts and the cease and desists currently flying around our industry about that one. Or read that Osceola County lawsuit against their longtime brokers. Bottom line and end of this intro, informed employer teams are, for sure, wondering these questions. But even more than just wondering, what these questions signify to me, kind of at the macro level, they're realizing the danger of kind of sitting on that knowledge or just assuming that because everybody else is doing whatever, it's somehow safe—though status quo is getting kind of more and more dicey every single day. As some additional foreshadowing, this show finishes up with Dave Chase talking about the open-source resources that are available so that you too can create a high-performance health plan where members get higher-quality healthcare and, as Dave Chase says, the cost savings for free. There are links to many things that you can get from Health Rosetta and their sister company, Nautilus. Again, all the stuff is for free. Go to nautilushealth.org. That's their main Web site. Dave Chase, who has been on this podcast—I think this is his third time, although it has been a while—Dave Chase is co-founder and CEO of Health Rosetta. Also mentioned in this episode are Health Rosetta; Jonathan Baran; Mick Connors, MD; Ann Lewandowski; AJ Loiacono; Chris Deacon; VerSan Consulting; Justin Leader; Cynthia Fisher; Nautilus; Andreas Mang; Blackstone; Jon Camire; Claire Brockbank; Elizabeth Mitchell; Scott Haas; Paul Holmes; Chris Crawford; Luke Slindee, PharmD; Mark Cuban; Marilyn Bartlett, CPA, CGMA, CMA, CFM; Leah Binder; and Dawn Cornelis.   You can learn more at Health Rosetta and follow Dave on LinkedIn.   Dave Chase is on a mission to restore hope, health, and economic well-being to communities through healthcare transformation. As creator of the community-owned health plan (COHP) model, he is building a nationwide movement that turns health plans from drivers of wage stagnation into vessels for well-being and wealth creation. As founder of Health Rosetta, Dave has helped transform healthcare for thousands of employers covering more than five million Americans. What began with identifying just five successful health plans nationwide has grown into a movement with thousands of sustainable successes that deliver superior care at 20% to 50% lower costs. In 2024, his team launched Nautilus Health Institute, catalyzed with $4 million in Health Rosetta intellectual property and investment. Nautilus provides open-source standards, contracting templates, and technology infrastructure (including METL, an open-source healthcare data platform) that establish new market norms benefiting employers, clinicians, and communities. Dave's work in healthcare transformation has reached over 10 million people through best-selling books (The CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream, The Opioid Crisis Wake-up Call, Relocalizing Health), media, TED Talks, and TV/film appearances. He has received the World Health Care Congress's Lifetime Achievement Award for Health Benefits Innovation. Dave is dedicated to transforming healthcare through transparency, community ownership, and proven solutions that restore the American Dream.   06:36 What questions does a plan sponsor need to ask their consultant, EBC, or broker to ensure they are protecting the interest of the plan sponsor? 07:59 EP478 with Andreas Mang and Jon Camire. 08:49 EP453 with Claire Brockbank. 09:51 EP433 with Justin Leader. 09:53 EP436 with Elizabeth Mitchell. 11:03 How can plan sponsors avoid personal liability when their TPA has hidden conflicts of interest? 11:40 Tiara Yachts v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan lawsuit. 13:48 EP483 (Part 1) with Jonathan Baran. 14:18 EP457 with Cynthia Fisher. 16:18 The Marshall-Hickenlooper bill called the Price Tags Act. 16:50 Summer Short with Elizabeth Mitchell. 17:36 How do plan sponsors figure out if they are being overcharged for pharmacy benefits? 18:09 EP365 with Scott Haas. 20:18 EP397 with Paul Holmes. 20:22 EP465 with Chris Crawford. 20:37 EP429 with Luke Slindee, PharmD. 22:56 EP476 with Ann Lewandowski. 28:38 Where to find open-source resources to help guide plan sponsors with making better health plan decisions. 29:47 How the open-source trend is growing for health transparency. 30:48 What to look forward to at RosettaFest.   You can learn more at Health Rosetta and follow Dave on LinkedIn.   @chasedave discusses questions #plansponsors need to ask on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #financialhealth #patientoutcomes #primarycare #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! 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Want to grow your business? Download your free roadmap today: coltivar.com/growth Major moves and market momentum in this week's top financial stories, including: Jobless Claims Signal Cracks in the Labor Market Fed Holds Back on Rate Cuts at Jackson Hole Blackstone Bets on Power Infrastructure Walmart Walks the Tariff Tightrope Housing Market Gives Buyers New Leverage Corporate Hiring Plans Cool FinWeekly has the latest updates on market-shaping headlines and business strategy insights: Jobless claims rose to 235,000 last week, the biggest jump in three months, while continuing claims hit their highest level since 2021. With hiring slowing and tariffs adding pressure, the labor market is starting to show real cracks — and consumers are beginning to feel it. At Jackson Hole, Fed officials struck a cautious tone. Kansas City's Jeffrey Schmid questioned whether current rates are even restrictive enough, signaling that cuts aren't coming until the Fed sees “very definitive data.” For households and businesses, that means borrowing costs are likely to stay higher for longer. Private equity powerhouse Blackstone agreed to buy Shermco, an electrical services firm, for $1.6 billion. It's a bet on the infrastructure behind AI and data centers — a reminder that the real money in tech often lies in the backbone, not the buzz. Walmart delivered strong sales growth but warned of rising costs as tariffs weigh on margins. By absorbing price hikes, it's keeping shoppers across income levels loyal — a case study in how scale and cost discipline drive share gains in a squeezed economy. Housing offered a rare surprise: existing-home sales rose 2% in July as prices cooled and mortgage rates dipped. Buyers are regaining leverage, with more listings, price cuts, and longer days on market opening the door to negotiations. And across corporate America, hiring plans are cooling fast. One in five employers expects to slow headcount growth, with AI and cost discipline reshaping how companies think about labor. For workers, that means fewer openings and longer job searches — and for leaders, a push to do more with less. Tune in for smart commentary, sharp context, and the financial insight you need to lead in a changing world — only on FinWeekly.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com/byfiq

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Blackstone's recent performance, the broader private equity slowdown, and why the firm remains a dominant force with unmatched recruiting strength despite current market challenges.

One of the main goals of the US political and economic system is to protect corporate monopolies. Silicon Valley Big Tech corporations fear Chinese competitors, so the US government is trying to ban them. Political economist Ben Norton explains how imperialism works, and what drives Washington's Cold War Two against China. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EVwFJ7sM6c Topics 0:00 US government seeks political monopoly 0:51 Billionaire Peter Thiel defends monopolies 2:53 (CLIP) Peter Thiel: "competition is for losers" 3:18 Cold War Two against China 4:49 Uber's monopolistic business model 9:18 Corporate lobbyists & donors 10:02 Trump admin opposes antitrust cases 12:12 Money buys US politics 13:42 Trump backs billionaire Big Tech oligarchs 15:45 Trump green-lights white collar crime 17:35 Trump promotes bribery & corruption 19:30 USA wants to control global infrastructure 20:03 (CLIP) Trump threatens Panama Canal 20:14 BlackRock buys Panama Canal ports 20:36 (CLIP) Trump boasts of BlackRock deal 21:00 Trump helps BlackRock buy up ports 21:58 Second Cold War on China 22:23 US Big Tech targets TikTok 24:14 DeepSeek & Chinese AI competitors 25:00 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman 26:14 US states ban DeepSeek 26:57 Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei 27:29 US AI companies lobby to ban competitors 28:37 Silicon Valley seeks "unipolar world" 30:23 Biden's chip export restrictions on China 31:09 USA seeks to stop China's innovation 31:57 Biden's tariffs on China 33:55 How imperialism works 34:45 Global value chain (division of labor) 36:20 USA wanted China to stay subordinate 37:50 VP JD Vance wants Global South on bottom 38:45 (CLIP) JD Vance on China & value chain 39:30 Industrial policy: Made in China 2025 plan 41:32 China enters commercial aircraft industry 42:14 US politicians lobby to ban China's Comac 43:58 How Boeing was destroyed by finance bros 45:47 How Jack Welch ran GE into the ground 46:39 Boeing attacked unions & skilled labor 47:56 Boeing CEO was Blackstone exec 48:51 Boeing prioritizes stock buybacks, not R&D 50:17 Private equity is "looting America" 51:22 Goal of Washington's new cold war 52:11 Outro

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Ever wondered why so many personal trainers struggle despite having "gold standard" certifications? This eye-opening exploration pulls back the curtain on the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - the fitness industry's equivalent of McDonald's.Founded in 1987 by Dr. Robert Goldman and developed by respected professionals like Dr. Michael Clark, NASM once represented cutting-edge fitness education. Today, after multiple corporate acquisitions (Ascend Learning in 2009, then Blackstone in 2017), it's become a marketing powerhouse with 1.5 million certified trainers worldwide. But quantity doesn't always equal quality.We dive deep into NASM's transformation from respected education provider to corporate giant, examining both its strengths (global recognition, gym employment opportunities) and critical limitations. The certification offers minimal business training, relies on outdated biomechanical concepts like upper cross syndrome (largely debunked by physical therapists), and features questionable programming recommendations.Most troublingly, newly certified trainers face a harsh reality: $9-12 per half-hour pay at big box gyms while clients are charged $50+, demanding split shifts, and pressure to sell supplements they may not believe in. It's no wonder 90% of trainers quit within their first year.True success in fitness requires more than passing a multiple-choice test. Elite trainers need mentorship, hands-on experience, business acumen, and professional networks – elements textbook certifications rarely provide. Whether you're considering becoming a trainer or looking to level up your career, understanding the limitations of standard certifications is crucial to avoiding the common pitfalls of the fitness industry.Ready to move beyond basic certifications? Discover what it really takes to build a sustainable, six-figure training career. Subscribe for more industry insights that separate fitness facts from marWant to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternshipWebsite: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitnessNASM study guide: ...

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Think you're competing with other families to buy a home? Think again. In this explosive episode, we dive deep into the hidden forces that have completely transformed the housing market. We break down shocking government statistics that reveal who truly owns your home and expose the faceless corporate entities from global investment giants like Blackstone to your own high street bank that are systematically buying up hundreds of thousands of properties. This isn't just a UK problem; it's a global shift towards a future where you own nothing. Discover the terrifying truth about who you're really up against and what it means for your family's future. This is the investigation you need to hear.Support the showThanks for listening. For more commentary, join my newsletter! To Stay In Touch: Click Here To Subscribe To My NewsletterSee you next time!

Ever wonder what it takes to transform a basement startup into a global payments powerhouse processing over a quarter trillion dollars annually? In this fascinating conversation, Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4, reveals the remarkable journey that's taken the company from a small payment processor to an innovative force reimagining commerce across 75 countries worldwide.Taylor's own path to leadership wasn't straightforward. After beginning his career at Merrill Lynch and Blackstone, he initially resisted joining Shift4 despite his teenage connection to founder Jared Isaacman. His skepticism about the sustainability of the payments business model eventually gave way when he recognized that Shift4 wasn't just riding a fintech wave but actively creating their future through strategic innovation and problem-solving. "This was not luck," Taylor explains. "This is a team that can identify opportunities and manufacture success."What sets Shift4 apart in the crowded payments landscape? According to Taylor, it starts with humility – "If we stand still, we will not survive" – coupled with the ambition to tackle problems others avoid. Unlike competitors who choose a single strategy, Shift4 employs a three-pronged approach: building proprietary solutions when necessary, acquiring strategic assets that shouldn't be standalone features, and partnering intelligently where ownership might alienate collaborators. This flexibility has allowed them to serve diverse markets from single-location restaurants to massive enterprises like casinos and stadiums.Taylor offers particularly valuable insights about global expansion opportunities. While integrated payments have reached relative maturity in the United States, international markets remain in the "early innings," with payment experiences often resembling those in the U.S. from 15-20 years ago. This represents an enormous opportunity for companies that can adapt proven solutions to new cultural contexts.Listen now to discover how Shift4 balances innovation with execution, and how Taylor maintains his own equilibrium between leading a global enterprise and preserving sacred family time around the dinner table.

Loitering on Fresno’s commercial ‘spine’ worsens. Businesses blame rogue operator New redistricting maps leaked before release by CA Legislature. See them here Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Set in the Dark Ages, a young Jewish woman — recently widowed on her wedding night — receives guidance from her deceased husband's ghost. He tells her she is destined to become Queen of the Khazars, but there's a test she must overcome first. | #RetroRadio EP0486Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Queen of the Deadly Night” (September 24, 1976) ***WD00:45:20.215 = Lights Out, “Battle of the Magicians” (July 27, 1946)01:15:06.395 = Philip Marlowe, “August Lion” (August 06, 1949)01:44:35.277 = Blackstone, “The Ghost That Trapped a Killer” (October 03, 1948) ***WD01:56:17.292 = Black Mass, “Squaw” (January 24, 1964) ***WD02:26:01.194 = Beyond Midnight, “Insect Man, aka Insects” (February 12, 1969) ***WD02:53:07.905 = MindWebs, “The Gun Without a Bang” (August 04, 1982)03:15:36.781 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Case of the Glowing Eyes” (May 20, 1943) ***WD03:44:17.944 = Mystery In The Air, “Crime And Punishment” (September 25, 1947) ***WD04:09:46.381 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Talk Them To Death” (June 27, 1947) ***WD04:38:53.339 = Murder at Midnight, “Death's Goblet” (October 21, 1946) 05:03:50.391 = Black Museum, “Claw Hammer” (May 13, 1952) (LQ)05:29:17.222 = Mysterious Traveler, “Survival of the Fittest” (January 10, 1950) ***WD05:58:38.110 = Mystery House, “Bury me Not” (May 26, 1946) ***WD06:24:25.108 = CBC Nightfall, “Tige O'Kane And The Corpse” (June 25, 1982) ***WD06:49:26.110 = Obsession, “Solitary Genius” (July 30, 1951) ***WD (LQ)07:12:47.123 = Origin of Superstition, “Rabbit's Foot” (1935) ***WD07:26:19.326 = Peril, “A Matter of Honor” (1953) ***WD07:53:23.978 = Mystery Playhouse, “Man In The Velvet Hat” (December 19, 1944) ***WD08:21:21.907 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Needs An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD08:47:56.839 = Price of Fear, “William And Mary” (September 08, 1973) ***WD09:15:28.647 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Foul Tip” (July 15, 1944) ***WD09:42:25.799 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows #TrueCrimeRadio #SupernaturalRadioPlays #GoldenAgeRadio #EerieRadioMysteries #MacabreOldTimeRadio #NostalgicThrillers #ClassicCrimePodcast #RetroHorrorPodcast #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarknessPodcast #RetroRadio #ClassicRadioCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0486

 It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: cancer reserach may lead to T1D treatment, GLP-1 oral pill moves forward, Tandem pharmacy moves, Medtronic-Abbott sensor unveield, parents of kids with T1D see income drop, Mannkind submits Afrezza for pediatrics, diabetes scholarships and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out  Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom   Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  Reach out with questions or comments: info@diabetes-connections.com Episode transcription with links:   Hello and welcome to Diabetes Connections In the News! I'm Stacey Simms and every other Friday I bring you a short episode with the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. XX Cornell researchers have developed an implant system that can treat type 1 diabetes by supplying extra oxygen to densely packed insulin-secreting cells, without the need for immunosuppression. The system could also potentially provide long-term treatment for a range of chronic diseases. This lab has produced previous implantable devices that have proved effective in controlling blood sugar in diabetic mice, but they can only last so long. "It's the proof of concept. We really proved that oxygenation is important, and oxygenation will support high cell-density capsules," Tempelman said. "The capsules are immune protective and last for a long time without having some kind of fouling of the membrane. The body never likes it when you put a foreign substance in. So that's the engineering in the Ma Lab, to look for materials and coatings for the materials that are immune protective, but also don't invoke excess response from the body because of the material." The next step will be to implant the system in a pig model, and also test it with human stem cells. The researchers are interested in eventually trying to use the system for implanting different cell types in humans for long-term treatment of chronic diseases, according to Tempelman, who is CEO of Persista Bio Inc., a new startup she founded with Ma and Flanders that is licensing these technologies. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-implant-diabetes-oxygenating-insulin-cells.html XX Mayo Clinic cancer research may be big news for T1D. After identifying a sugar molecule that cancer cells use on their surfaces to hide from the immune system, the researchers have found the same molecule may eventually help in the treatment of type 1. Cancer cells use a variety of methods to evade immune response, including coating themselves in a sugar molecule known as sialic acid. The researchers found in a preclinical model of type 1 diabetes that it's possible to dress up beta cells with the same sugar molecule, enabling the immune system to tolerate the cells. The findings show that it's possible to engineer beta cells that do not prompt an immune response   In the preclinical models, the team found that the engineered cells were 90% effective in preventing the development of type 1 diabetes. The beta cells that are typically destroyed by the immune system in type 1 diabetes were preserved.     https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-researchers-find-sugar-coating-cells-can-protect-those-typically-destroyed-in-type-1-diabetes/ XX A daily pill may be as effective in lowering blood sugar and aiding weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes as the popular injectable drugs Mounjaro and Ozempic, according to results of a clinical trial announced by Eli Lilly on Thursday morning.   The drug, orforglipron, is a GLP-1, a class of drugs that have become blockbusters because of their weight-loss effects. But the GLP-1s on the market now are expensive, must be kept refrigerated and must be injected. A pill that produces similar results has the potential to become far more widely used, though it is also expected to be expensive.   Lilly said it would seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration later this year to market orforglipron for obesity and early in 2026 for diabetes. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/health/pill-glp-1-eli-lilly.html XX Use of diabetes technology has dramatically increased and glycemic control has improved among people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the US over the past 15 years, but at the same time, overall achievement of an A1c level < 7% remains low and socioeconomic and racial disparities have widened. These findings came from an analysis of national electronic health records of nearly 200,000 children and adults with T1D by Michael Fang, PhD, of the Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, and colleagues. The study was published online on August 11, 2025, in JAMA Network Open. Use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) increased substantially from 2009-2011 to 2021-2023, from less than 5% in both children and adults to more than 80% and over half, respectively. While A1c levels did drop over the 15 years, just 1 in 5 children and slightly over a quarter of adults achieved a level < 7%. The average A1c level stayed above 8%, with ethnic minorities and low-income patients seeing the smallest gains.       https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diabetes-tech-use-rise-a1c-reductions-still-lag-2025a1000lc9 XX Inflammation may predict how well people with diabetes respond to depression treatment, and the effects differ dramatically between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes and depression often appear together. Indeed, depression is more than three times more prevalent in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and nearly twice as prevalent in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). When they appear together, treatment for depression can vary widely. In a new study, researchers from the German Diabetes Center (DDZ), the Research Institute of the Diabetes Academy Mergentheim (FIDAM), and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) investigated how inflammation in the body relates to improvement in depression symptoms in people with T1D and T2D. The researchers combined data from three previous German randomized clinical trials that aimed to reduce elevated depressive symptoms and diabetes distress in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Diabetes distress is characterized by feelings of overwhelm, frustration, guilt and worry about diabetes management and its potential complications. A total of 332 participants with T1D and 189 with T2D who had completed both a baseline and 12-month follow-up examination were included in the present study. Measures included depression using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale (CES-D), blood tests for 76 inflammatory biomarkers, and symptoms broken down into cognitive-affective (e.g., feeling hopeless), somatic (e.g., poor sleep, fatigue), and anhedonia (loss of pleasure) clusters.   After adjusting for factors like age, body mass index (BMI), diabetes duration, cholesterol, and co-existing illnesses, the researchers found that in patients with T1D, higher baseline inflammation was linked to smaller improvements in depression. Inflammation seemed to be more connected to physical/somatic symptoms in T1D patients. In those with T2D, higher baseline inflammation was linked to greater improvements in depression. For these patients, the effect was strongest for cognitive-affective and anhedonia – so, emotional and motivational – symptoms.   The researchers weren't sure what caused the difference between T1D and T2D, but they suggest it might be due to the different forms of immune activation seen in each condition. That is, autoimmune processes in type 1 and metabolic inflammation in type 2. https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/inflammation-diabetes-depression-treatment/ XX Parents of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes suffer an income drop in the years following the diagnosis. The impact is more pronounced in mothers, especially mothers of children diagnosed in preschool years. And these findings come from a European study.. not the US. Previous research has shown that parents of children with type 1 diabetes are at increased risk of stress-related symptoms and may need to reduce their working hours. "In our study, we observed reduced parental work-related incomes in the years following the child's type 1 diabetes diagnosis. The drop was larger in mothers than in fathers. Since mothers earned significantly less than fathers in absolute terms, even before the child fell ill, the relative drop in mothers was 6.6% the year following diagnosis compared to 1.5% in fathers. We further note the greatest impact on work-related incomes in mothers of children diagnosed at preschool age," says Beatrice Kennedy, physician at the Endocrine and Diabetes unit at Uppsala University Hospital and Associate Professor of Medical Epidemiology at Uppsala University, who led the study. This is a huge study, builds on data from national population and health registers and the Swedish Child Diabetes Register (Swediabkids). The study includes the parents of more than 13,000 children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in Sweden in 1993−2014, as well as more than half a million parents in the general population who have children not diagnosed with diabetes.   The researchers observed that the maternal pension-qualifying incomes (a composite outcome including work-related income and societal benefits) initially increased after the child's diagnosis. This was attributable to mothers applying for the parental care allowance from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. The parental care allowance was intended to compensate for disease-related loss of work-related income and contribute toward disease-specific costs.   When the research team investigated long-term effects in mothers, they found that the pension-qualifying incomes gradually decreased after eight years, and had not recovered by the end of follow-up − 17 years after the children were diagnosed. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250811/Mothers-face-greater-financial-impact-following-childe28099s-type-1-diabetes-diagnosis.aspx XX The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Metro Nashville Public Schools after allegations that the district violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.   The parents of a student at the Ross Early Learning Center requested that the school monitor their child's glucose monitor. Investigators found the school refused to do so, despite the child's Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis.   As part of the settlement, MNPS agreed to change its policies to allow the use of these devices, ensure trained staff can monitor them throughout the entire school day and at school activities, and improve communication with parents. https://www.wsmv.com/2025/08/12/metro-nashville-public-schools-settles-allegations-it-discriminated-against-students-with-diabetes/ XX Modular Medical has unveiled Pivot, its next-generation insulin patch pump technology aimed at simplifying diabetes care. The company announced its new pump for “almost-pumpers” at the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (“ADCES”) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona this weekend. It aims for Pivot to target adults with a user-friendly, affordable design.   Modular Medical's current pump, the MODD1, won FDA clearance nearly a year ago. It features new microfluidics technology to allow for the low-cost pumping of insulin. The system has a reservoir size of 300 units/3mL. Users can monitor the pump activity with their cell phone and do not require an external controller. The pump uses a provided, single-use, disposable battery.   The company announced recently that it validated its insulin pump cartridge line for human-use production in the U.S. Days later, it reported the first human use of the MODD1 pump.   Now, it has taken the next steps with the debut of a next-gen pump, set for FDA submission in October.   Modular Medical also gamifies diabetes care The company also said ADCES is the place where it will showcase the first playable level of its new Pivot pump gamified trainin module. Level Ex, a developer of medical games, develops the module.   Modular Medical said gamification offers a way to make medical training more effective and efficient while improving information retention. Given the complexity in pump uptake, the company hopes to provide an easy way to bring its technology to clinicians and patients.   The company expects to have training modules available at the same time as the pump's planned launch in 2026.   “Level One is free because diabetes mastery shouldn't come with a price tag,” Sam Glassenberg, CEO of Level Ex, said. “Modular Medical is breaking barriers too – bringing pump therapy to more people through smart, accessible design. Together, we intend to make diabetes management simpler and more inclusive.   “People learn best through play – and we believe they want to learn about insulin pumps the same way. In Level One, players aren't just mastering diabetes management through gameplay – they're asking to ‘play' with pumps: to explore how they work, understand their benefits, and build confidence before using them in real life. Our partnership with Modular Medical helps make that possible.” https://www.drugdeliverybusiness.com/modular-medical-unveils-next-gen-insulin-pump/ XX On Tuesday, 12 August 2025, Tandem Diabetes Care (NASDAQ:TNDM) presented at the Canaccord Genuity's 45th Annual Growth Conference, outlining strategic shifts and market focus. The company highlighted its plans for commercial transformation in the U.S. and expansion in international markets, alongside addressing competitive challenges and regulatory impacts. While optimistic about growth in Outside the U.S. (OUS) markets, Tandem is navigating a more competitive landscape domestically. We have entered into the pharmacy channel with Mobi only. And so as Mobi's been building up volume, we're getting experience and we're really learning and understanding what pharmacy offers to us. And the proof points have proved out the thesis I said earlier, which is it can really reduce that barrier for patients, is the out of pocket cost. And so we've decided to accelerate our strategy and where we were starting just with Mobi, we are now moving t slim supplies into the pharmacy channel, and that will kick into gear in the fourth quarter. So as people are looking at the cadence of sales for the remainder of the year with this reframing, many folks are seeing what looks like a a might be an outsized fourth quarter and and having trouble understanding those dynamics. We'll be adding the tSIM supplies to those contracts. We also have more coverage. We will have it in the coming weeks effective this year, so we will be increasing that 30% rate before the end of the year. And then, obviously, everyone's in the same cycle right now already negotiating and discussing their 2026 coverage. And so 30% is the floor.   We do expect to continue to grow that coverage in the coming years, and ultimately have a much broader access. Absolutely. It's an exciting technology that allows for us to have an infusion set that extends the wear time from three days to up to seven days. So we're able to use that as part of an independent infusion set, which would then be used with the t slim and with the mobi pump today. But we're also using that same technology as part of the site that's used for mobi when you use it with a tubeless cartridge. So next year, we will launch Mobi in a patch configuration.   It uses the same pump that's available today, but by using a modified cartridge, you're able to wear it as a patch pump. So one of the things we announced on the call is that we're using this extended wear technology as part of that site. So what it allows you to do is to change the portion that you wear in your skin separate from the timing of when you change the insulin cartridge. So it allows for that extended wear time, reduction of burden to the patient, which is especially important for higher volume insulin users as we expand into type two. So from here, we will launch the extended wear site next year along with we'll do a separate regulatory filing for the cartridge portion for Mobi that includes this extended wear technology as a predicate device. So that's another filing that we'll need to do, but we have the clearance today for the independent infusion set, but we'll file another five ten k for use of the extended wear technology as part of the tubeless Mobi feature. https://za.investing.com/news/transcripts/tandem-diabetes-at-canaccord-conference-strategic-shifts-and-market-focus-93CH-3834464 XX MannKind today announced a significant regulatory submission and a large financing agreement with Blackstone. The company submitted its lead inhaled insulin product for expanded FDA approval and secured $500 million in funding, it said.   First, the Danbury, Connecticut-based company announced that it submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Afrezza, its inhaled insulin product, in the pediatric population.   MannKind Director of Medical and Scientific Engagement Joanne Rinker, MS, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, LDN, FADCES, told Drug Delivery Business News at ADA 2025 that a submission was on the way for children and adolescents aged 4-17 years old. Further data shared at ADA found Afrezza both safe and effective in that age range.   Afrezza is a fast-acting insulin formulation delivered through an inhaler device. MannKind engineered the mechanical inhaler device to slowly bring powder into the lung. A small compartment opens for the insertion of the insulin cartridge, then the user closes it. The only other component is a mouthpiece for the sake of cleanliness. Then, the inhalation takes just two seconds. It requires no electronics or extra components.   The company expects a review acceptance decision early in the fourth quarter of 2025.   “The submission of our supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Afrezza in pediatric patients is a meaningful milestone for MannKind and people living with diabetes,” said Michael Castagna, CEO of MannKind Corporation.   Additional funding provides a significant boost for MannKind MannKind also announced a strategic financing agreement with funds managed by Blackstone worth up to $500 million. The financing provides MannKind with non-dilutive capital to advance its short- and long-term growth strategies.   This senior secured credit facility includes a $75 million initial term loan funded at closing. It then has a $125 million delayed draw term loan available for the next 24 months. Finally, it features an additional $300 million uncommitted delayed draw term loan available at the mutual consent of MannKind and Blackstone.   The facility bears interest at a calculated SOFR variable rate plus 4.75% and matures in August 2030.   “This strategic financing significantly increases our operating flexibility and provides us substantial access to non-dilutive capital on favorable terms, complementing our strong cash position,” said Castagna. “The funding will support the expansion of our commercial team in preparation for the anticipated launch of the pediatric indication for Afrezza, if approved, continued pipeline advancement, potential business development opportunities, and general corporate purposes. Partnering with the Blackstone team on this transaction positions us to accelerate our next phase of growth and innovation.” https://www.drugdeliverybusiness.com/mannkind-fda-submission-pediatrics-500m-blackstone/ XX   Medtronic MiniMed Abbott Instinct Sensor [Image from Medtronic Diabetes on LinkedIn] The Medtronic Diabetes business today took to social media to share an early preview of a new integrated Abbott sensor for its insulin delivery systems. Medtronic Diabetes — soon to be MiniMed after its planned separation from the medtech giant – said in the post that the new sensor specifically designed for its own systems is called “Instinct.”   “Get a sneak peek at what's coming next: the Instinct sensor,” the business unit's account wrote. “Made by Abbott, the Instinct sensor is designed exclusively for MiniMed systems. We'll share more details about the Instinct sensor when it's commercially available.”   The sensor, built on the Abbott FreeStyle Libre platform, reflects “the power of the partnership,” Abbott EVP, Diabetes Care, Chris Scoggins, told Drug Delivery Business News earlier this year.   Medtronic and Abbott — two of the largest diabetes tech companies in the world — announced a year ago that they entered into a global partnership pairing Abbott continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) with Medtronic insulin delivery systems.   The partnership aims to collaborate on a system based on Abbott's FreeStyle Libre CGMs with Medtronic's automated insulin delivery technology (the latest generation being the MiniMed 780G) and smart insulin pen systems, such as the InPen system.   Read more about Medtronic, Abbott and the rest of the diabetes tech industry in our free Diabetes Technology Special Report. Medtronic's systems previously used its own CGMs, such as the Guardian 4 and the Simplera platform, and the company intends to continue using those systems as part of a comprehensive CGM portfolio. Under the companies' agreement, the systems would be sold exclusively by Medtronic — including the Abbott CGM.   The companies brought the partnership a step further in April when Medtronic announced the submission of an interoperable pump with the Abbott sensor technology to the FDA. They plan to share more details following the expected FDA clearance, which remains pending.   Management also recently emphasized the multi-year nature of the partnership, meaning Medtronic could pair current and future pumps with other Abbott sensors in the future. That could hint at integration with the company's future dual glucose-ketone monitor, as a number of pump makers have already announced collaborations to pair their systems with the sensor once it hits the market. https://www.drugdeliverybusiness.com/medtronic-diabetes-previews-abbott-sensor-minimed/ XX Governor Glenn Youngkin joined Civica officials at the company's Petersburg manufacturing facility to announce a $3 million grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to accelerate Civica's efforts to develop and produce affordable insulin for Americans living with diabetes.   CivicaRx Logo   "We are proud to partner with Civica in their mission to make essential medicines more accessible," said Governor Youngkin. "This investment reflects our belief in the power of public-private collaboration to improve lives and strengthen communities."   These funds will support the production of insulin aspart, a rapid-acting human insulin analog used to regulate blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes. Civica plans to produce both rapid- and long-acting insulins at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Petersburg, Va., where the company now employs more than 200 skilled workers.1 Over 8 million people living with diabetes need rapid-acting and/or long-acting insulin.   The Governor also announced that he had officially proclaimed August 7 – 14 2025 'Life Sciences Week' demonstrating the Commonwealth's commitment to "accelerating the advancement of the life sciences through public-private partnerships, STEM education, workforce development, and sustained investment in research and development."   "We are grateful for the Commonwealth's support," said Ned McCoy, Civica's President and CEO. "This funding will help us move closer toward our goal of ensuring that no one has to choose between insulin and other basic needs."   Civica and Virginia officials were joined by Lynn Starr, Chief Global Advocacy Officer of Breakthrough T1D, the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization.   "More than one million American adults live with type 1 diabetes, and many still, sadly, ration their insulin, due to the prohibitively high cost of this necessary medication," said Starr.  "Civica's work will help to make insulin more affordable for people across the country."   Breakthrough T1D is among more than two dozen organizations and philanthropists, along with the states of Virginia and California, that have partnered with Civica to support the development of affordable insulins.   Civica's insulin initiative aims to provide patients with predictable, transparent pricing — no more than $30 per vial or $55 for a box of five pens — regardless of insurance status.   About Civica Civica is a nonprofit pharmaceutical company established to address drug shortages. It was founded by a group of U.S. health systems and philanthropies who, after more than a decade of chronic shortages, recognized that the market was not self-correcting and that a different approach is required. Civica works to deliver a safe, stable, and affordable supply of essential medicines to U.S. patients.   Media Contact: Liz Power liz.power@civicarx.org +1 860 501 3849 https://cbs4indy.com/business/press-releases/cision/20250807NY46213/governor-glenn-youngkin-announces-3-million-grant-to-support-civicas-affordable-insulin-programs/ XX If you or someone you love is living with diabetes, you already know the fight isn't just medical—it's financial, too. Between daily supplies, doctor visits, and long-term care, the cost of managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming. Add college or trade school into the equation, and suddenly staying healthy competes with building a future. That's where scholarships for students with diabetes—like Beyond Scholars and others listed here—step in.   Whether you're headed to a university, a two-year college, or a hands-on trade program, these opportunities were created to ease the load.   Scholarships for students with diabetes Beyond Scholars (from Beyond Type 1): $10,000 for recently graduated high school seniors with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes entering college or trade school. This is one of the largest needs-based diabetes scholarships in the United States. This year, awardees will also receive 6 months of wellness coaching through Risely Health.   Applications open: July 25, 2025 Deadline: August 29, 2025 Winners announced: October 2025 https://beyondtype1.org/beyond-scholars-diabetes-scholarships-college-trade-school/ XX Nick Jonas and Kyle Rudolph are using their platforms for a good cause.   On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the singer and the former NFL tight end (via his professional fundraising platform Alltroo) announced they're teaming up to launch a rally featuring a fan-coveted prize: a custom 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric bus that the Jonas Brothers have brought along for their 20th anniversary tour.   “Ten years ago, we hit the road with a goal to change what it means to live with diabetes. Since then, Beyond Type 1 has grown into the world's largest digital diabetes community, offering the tools, education, and peer support needed to not only survive but thrive with diabetes,” Jonas, who co-founded Beyond Type 1 (a nonprofit that advocates for those living with diabetes), says in a statement.     “We've challenged stigma, built community, provided life-saving resources, and collectively driven global innovation toward prevention and cure. This milestone is a moment to rally even more support for our mission, and partnering with Alltroo helps us do that in a powerful, engaging way.”   Related Stories Nick Jonas on Managing His Diabetes: 'The Mental and Emotional Health Aspect Is Really Important' nick jonas Nick Jonas Says He Was Diagnosed with Diabetes After Joe Told Their Parents: 'Something's Really Wrong' Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas attend the amfAR Cannes Gala 30th edition at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23, 2024 For Rudolph, the campaign is about "celebrating Beyond Type 1's incredible work over the past decade, and standing behind their vision of a world where everyone with diabetes — or at risk of it — has access to the knowledge, care and support needed for early diagnosis and lifelong health."   While the rally is live on Alltroo.com, fans can also scan QR codes available at all 36 Jonas Brothers concert stops to enter for a chance to win the electric bus. (A winner will be selected on November 14, which is World Diabetes Day.)   Jonas, 32, has long been open about his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 13 years old. "I had this kind of wrench thrown into things when I was diagnosed and it took a while to figure out how to count carbs to properly dose for insulin and what things would affect me in different ways," he previously told PEOPLE.   "When I was first diagnosed, I was sitting in the hospital and was scared to death, honestly, while I was learning about how to manage this new thing I was dealing with," Jonas recalled. "It would have been amazing to have someone to look at at that time to say, oh, this is a person living with it and they're following their dreams. They're doing what they want to do with their lives and not letting it slow them down."           https://people.com/nick-jonas-kyle-rudolph-launch-fan-rally-diabetes-awareness-11788684

Welcome to Tirondel Tales, epic yarns spun from the fantastical city-port of Tirondel where swords and sorcery vie with monsters and mystery. A Curse of Darkness was written by Theodore Thomas (known as TheSkull in the Ranger's Grove Discord), author of Toothless, narrated by Russ Johnson and performed by Russ & Theodore. Tirondel Tales is a collaboration of the Ranger's Grove community – interested to try out your own Tirondel Tale? Then join us in the Grove on Discord, details below. Each story is owned by its author and this & every episode is the intellectual property of Russ Johnson. Toothless, a novel also narrated by Russ and available can be found on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B88DPJWK). He has written several other short stories and will release his second novel (titled The Investigative Adventures of Aaron Frimslayer) in early 2026. He hopes you enjoy this story and welcomes you to check out his website if you're interested in other stories he has written: www.radiatedskull.comTo read more from Chris check out:Blackstone ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQHSMKKF⁠Skyfire ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKTRL79⁠ Web ⁠https://christomkins.co.uk/⁠ Linktree ⁠https://linktr.ee/DrChrisTomkins⁠ Chris Tomkins website: https://www.christomkins.co.uk/To reach Russ Johnson:email: russelljohnson3000@gmail.comLinktree:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RussellpJohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rangersgrove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/talesfromtherangersgrove?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaig

This episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast features Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, as a special guest on the Mission Matters Marketing podcast with host Adam Torres. Join Ross as he shares the journey of Scholars of Finance (SOF), from a small college project with 40 students to a movement impacting over 7,000 future finance leaders across 60+ universities. We discuss how finance and managing over $300 trillion in private capital is the most powerful lever for solving global challenges like poverty and climate change. Ross explains his framework of four core values: integrity, humility, compassion, and excellence, and how they guide 12 leadership principles that inspire ethical decision-making in a profit-driven industry. Ross also explores how executives can maximize their circle of influence, model principled leadership, and cultivate virtues like gratitude and generosity to counter industry pressures. Backed by leading firms like Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, SOF is equipping the next generation to ensure capital serves the greater good.Meet Ross Overline:Ross Overline is the Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Scholars of Finance (SOF), a nonprofit on a mission to inspire character and integrity in the next generation of finance leaders. Through mentorship, leadership development, and values-based community building, Ross empowers young professionals to use finance as a force for good. He previously held roles at Piper Sandler, Twitter/X, and SoFi. Ross earned his bachelor's degree at Fordham and the University of Minnesota, with executive education from Cornell and Stanford.

Westerns on a ThursdayFirst,  a look at the events of the dayThen, The Tom Mix Ralston Straightshooters starring Joe “Curly” Bradley as Tom Mix, originally broadcast August 14, 1945, 80 years ago, The Mystery of the Vanishing Village.  The village mysteriously returns as strangely as it had vanished. Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast August 14, 1953, 72 years ago, Lady Luck.  Packrat Scott has struck it rich and wants the town of "Scott's Diggings" to be famous. What he needs is a Chamber of Commerce and the help of Jerry Berry.Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 14, 1960, 65 years ago, The Noose. A haunted drifter arrives in Dodge City, confessing to Marshal Matt Dillon that he has vowed to avenge his dead lover—by hanging the man responsible as soon as he admits guiltFollowed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 14, 1960, 65 years ago, Extended Viva.    Paladin and his Indian friend continue their efforts to transport an organ across a war zone. BONUS-Blackstone, the Magic Detective starring Edwin Jerome as Harry Blackstone, originally broadcast August 14, 1949, 76 years ago, The Accusing Corpse.  A dead body rises from her coffin and points to her killer! Blackstone explains "The Riddle Of The Three Jacks."Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 14, 1959, 66 years ago, A Busy Day in London. Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Bonus Episode for Aug. 11. Shares of publicly traded private-equity firms like Blackstone and Apollo are down year-to-date, trailing the broader market, while shares of traditional asset managers like BlackRock have outperformed. Heard on the Street columnist Telis Demos discusses this divide and how it relates to the firms' second-quarter earnings. WSJ reporter Miriam Gottfried hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies' earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what's going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode for Aug. 11. Shares of publicly traded private-equity firms like Blackstone and Apollo are down year-to-date, trailing the broader market, while shares of traditional asset managers like BlackRock have outperformed. Heard on the Street columnist Telis Demos discusses this divide and how it relates to the firms' second-quarter earnings. WSJ reporter Miriam Gottfried hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies' earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what's going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this podcast episode for a recap of top catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities and alternative reinsurance capital news, from the week-ending August 10th 2025. Listen to a recap of Artemis' most read catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) news of the last week. We hope this summary provides an easy way to listen to a recap of some of last week's top stories. This week we covered: Munich Re's CEO commenting on price pressure from ILS being non-existent; Progressive adding parametric aggregate convective storm reinsurance; the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) discusses early redemptions for cat bonds as its funding needs change; Blackstone backs an F&G life sidecar with $1bn; Fermat Capital Management closes the long-standing GAM FCM Cat Bond Fund and replaces it with its own-brand offshore cat bond strategy; Berenberg analysts say reinsurance attachments are worth a 20-30% pricing benefit; Swiss Re highlights the significant catastrophe loss burden from the first-half; cat bond returns boosted by the return of seasonality in July; and more.

Private equity funds and other Wall Street investors are buying up homes across the US and the West, driving up rent and the cost of living. Economist Michael Hudson explains how these corporate landlords are a result of the system of financialized capitalism, dominated by an unproductive rentier class. He is interviewed by host Ben Norton. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJd0d7Uda2M Transcript: https://www.geopoliticaleconomy.report/p/corporate-landlords-rent-michael-hudson Part 1 of this interview: https://www.geopoliticaleconomy.report/p/world-us-financial-colonialism-economist-michael-hudson Read Michael's article "How the Global Majority can free itself from US financial colonialism": https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/07/17/michael-hudson-global-majority-us-financial-colonialism/ Michael's website: https://michael-hudson.com/ Topics 0:00 Cost of living crisis in West 0:30 Blackstone: largest US landlord 1:07 Blackstone CEO is Trump donor 1:49 Investors buy up US homes 2:36 Wall Street buys single-family homes 3:54 Wall Street buys up neighborhoods 5:31 Homelessness rises in USA 6:06 Blackstone buys up homes in Spain 7:34 Introduction to Michael Hudson 9:12 Highlights 10:43 Interview starts 11:58 Feudalism, capitalism, & rentier class 16:58 Adam Smith, David Ricardo, & Karl Marx 19:10 Difference between value, price, & rent 21:33 Bankers, industrialists, & landlords 27:34 Theory of comparative advantage 28:20 Problems with economics education 30:57 Profits vs rent 32:48 Financialization and GDP 37:21 Adam Smith in Beijing 38:47 Peter Thiel defends monopolies 40:20 China's reform and opening up 43:06 China's public ownership of finance 44:25 Need to tax land rent 50:45 China's industrialization 53:54 Passive income (ie, rent seeking) 56:01 Mainstream "junk economics" 59:07 Outro

John and Mike are back at it, and this time John shares all the details from his recent trip to Yellowstone. From breathtaking views to campsite cooking, John talks about putting his brand-new camping Blackstone to the test. The guys dive into what makes cooking in the great outdoors so much fun, swap a few camping stories, and of course, sprinkle in plenty of laughs along the way.   #FatGuysWithSmokers #YellowstoneAdventures #CampingLife #BlackstoneCooking #OutdoorCooking #CampfireCooking #BBQLife #GriddleCooking #BBQTalk #BBQPodcast #BBQCommunity #CookingOutdoors #GriddleLife #TravelAndCook #BBQFun    

US equity futures are firmer. Asia mostly advanced, and European markets opened higher. Markets responded positively to Trump's planned carve-out from the 100% chip tariff, which exempts companies investing in US capacity. Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases and raised the possibility of secondary sanctions on China. ECB economic bulletin and BoE rate decision in focus, with the latter expected to deliver a cautious 25 bp cut amid elevated inflation. Geopolitically, Trump said very good chance he would meet with Putin and Zelenskiy soon to broker peace. Companies Mentioned: Apple, New World Development, Blackstone, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

This episode explores Blackstone's rebound from early-year losses and its strategic push to attract top-tier talent.

Stephen Colbert is out, CBS quietly handed Trump $16 million, and Trisha Paytas' baby might be Ozzy Osbourne reincarnated. We're not saying it's confirmed… but we're not not saying it.This week, Mae and Laura dig into the Colbert cancellation theories, the real story behind CBS's Trump settlement, and South Park's latest Trump episode. They also unpack Huda Beauty's full descent into conspiracy content, a dystopian new app that watches your every move, and the wild online reaction to the Blackstone exec shooting.It's chaotic, it's questionable, and it's exactly what you should expect from the internet right now.

Don't rush through your summer Hot Teas — or your prepodcast primping! Sharon and Stacy are keeping it real this week and promise they're not being prima donnas.We're in full SWING mode here at Discover Long Island as our team preps for the Ryder Cup coming to Long Island next month! And while we hate to mention winter, planning is officially underway for our 2025 Tourism Awards Gala!This week, the ladies dive into some Long Island-inspired reads, spotlight iconic local landmarks, and feature another amazing local in our Show Us Your Long Islander segment.Have a story we should share? Don't forget to write in — we'd love to hear from you!#ShowUsYourLongIslanderToday's shoutout goes to Michael Rabinowitz of Amityville — a Long Islander turning personal loss into community impact. After losing his mom Barbara to Alzheimer's, Michael partnered with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and former State Senator Chuck Fuschilio to open the Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center — the first-of-its-kind on Long Island. The center offers support for both Alzheimer's patients and their families, with unique features like a travel training room (complete with real LIRR and airplane seats), plus memory games, karaoke, sensory bingo, and more. Through his foundation, Michael's long supported causes like MS and special needs — and now, he's helping thousands of local families navigate dementia with dignity and care. Cheers to you, Michael — a true Long Islander making a real difference.Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM, give us a call and leave a voicemail at 877-386-6654 x 400 or email us at spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com#LongIslandLife August 9th - Book Lover's DayMust‑Read Releases Set on Long IslandListen for our favorites!Add these Long Island Roadside attractions to your Summer Bucket List! Fire Island Lighthouse Smithtown BullThe Big DuckAviation Artifacts at Grumman Memorial ParkMechanical Wing Flapping Eagle at Stony Brook Post OfficeObelisk at Vietnam Veterans MemorialMontauk Point LighthouseThe Star GazerDid we miss any spots Hot Teas? Write to us and we might share your favorite on a future episode! (@longislandteapodcast / spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com)Friday, August 8thRocket Man - A Tribute to Elton John at The Paramount (Huntington)Happy Hour at Blackstone, One10, & more! Phantom at The Gateway in BellportWhale Watching on the Viking Star in MontaukSaturday, August 9thAdam Ezra Group at Long Island Game Farm Songbird Sessions ConcertJoseph Lloyd Manor Tours with Preservation Long IslandLive Music at Lily's Seaside at Silly Lily Fishing Station (Center Moriches)Weekend Brunch in The SHED Restaurants (All locations)Sunday, August 10thMadagascar - A Musical Adventure at CM Performing Arts Center (Oakdale)For more events to check out and detailed info please visit discoverlongisland.com or download our mobile app!CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/ DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, we are here to spill some tea with you! Be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you're listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith discusses strategies to avoid capital gains tax on primary residences, highlighting the potential impact of the "No Tax on Home Sales Act" proposed by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.  He explains the current tax exemption thresholds of $250,000 for singles and $500,000 for married couples, noting that 34% of homeowners could exceed the single filer threshold.  Keith also explores the rise of small investors in the housing market, representing 30% of purchases, and the potential of peer-to-peer storage and parking platforms to generate income from underutilized property.  And concludes with a critique of government dependency through Section 8 housing. Resources: You can see the video footage of that section 8 clip here. Show Notes: GetRichEducation.com/565 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  You get paid first: Text FAMILY to 66866 Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search “how to leave an Apple Podcasts review”  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— text ‘GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Automatically Transcribed With Otter.ai    Keith Weinhold  0:01   Welcome to GRE. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, when you sell your primary residence, you need to pay capital gains tax. Learn how to avoid it, then how to increase your rental income with new peer to peer platforms. And finally, a perspective on capitalism and collectivism, with Section Eight housing today on get rich education.    Speaker 1  0:27   Since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors, and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. He has a list show guests and key top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki, get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast or visit get rich education.com   Speaker 1  1:12   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  1:28   Welcome to GRE from st, Joseph, Missouri to st, Albans, Queens in New York City and across 188 nations worldwide. I'm Keith weinholden. You and I are back together here for another wealth building week. This is get rich education, the Treasury and the Fed keep conspiring to print dollars like crazy, create currency, debasing every single dollar that you're currently holding onto. They are stealing your purchasing power, stealing the value of your work and your grit. It makes dollars pretty fake, since they can just be conjured out of thin air, therefore your job is to convert fake dollars into real assets. That's what you need to do, and this is a strategy that dominates. Like Sydney Sweeney, they print more money, causing inflation, so you have to invest in assets, but then they put a capital gains tax on those assets so that most people never escape inflation. But of course, as real estate investors, we have a strategy to avoid capital gains taxes. Well, I'll talk about that more later.   Keith Weinhold  2:46   I mentioned to you on an earlier episode that I recently attended my high school class reunion in Pennsylvania. It was just a few weeks ago, out in a rural area with a lodge and trees and grass and inflation came up in a conversation between me and a few classmates that was some time before we played cornhole in badminton. I talked about how I sort of enjoy spending money. One classmate replied that he is cheap. I don't really directly respond to something like that, but my preeminent thought when someone says that they're cheap is that life is too short to be cheap. There is a way to guarantee an improvement to your quality of life and your standard of living, and that is spending it can do exactly that invest Well, first, that's an antecedent, and then you can spend now, in the short run, when you're young, living below your means that can make some sense, until you've accumulated some Capital, sure, but when you're age 30 to 35 plus, like my classmates and I are Sheesh, you've got to have yourself figured out better by then than to still be cheap make your quality of life exceed your cost of living, because at least here on Earth, this is your last life ever the risk of too much delayed gratification is denied gratification. So be more frugal with your time than your money. And a lot of people point to external circumstances for their circumstances. Most people wait for the economy to change, not realizing that your mindset is the economy that you live in with each property that you own, you just created another small economy that you are in control of. You are at the top of it. Yeah, you created. Another small economy, the actors in it are you, your tenant, your lender, your property manager, your contractors, your utility companies and more, and you control it all. Most people think wealth is created from high salaries, and they go their entire life, therefore chasing the wrong thing, thinking that wealth is created by high salaries all along it squarely is not you get wealthy by owning things, and you certainly won't get wealthy by being cheap. Now, when it comes to owning things, the government taxes you when you profit on those things during your ownership period of them at sale time through the capital gains tax. And of course, we've talked about the specifics in how real estate investors can completely duck out of that with the 1031 tax deferred exchange. But what about homeowners, primary residence owners, they often have to pay it well. President Trump and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene recently suggested either removing this tax or reforming it. Now this would require congressional approval, but most members of Congress own their home, so they could very well be in favor of it. And green introduced what is simply called the no tax on home sales act.    Keith Weinhold  6:29   Let's discuss how this can affect you, especially if you're a homeowner, or even if you don't own a home under the current law, which has been in place since 1997 on a primary residence, your first 250k of profit is sheltered from tax if you're single, the first 500k is sheltered if you're married. This is called the primary residence capital gains tax exemption or exclusion. Let's use an example. Say you bought a home years ago for 500k you're married and you sell the home for $1.3 million that's an 800k gain, alright? Since the first 500k is sheltered from capital gains tax, you would therefore have to pay the tax on just 300k on all but the lowest earners, your capital gains tax is 15 to 20% so this means if you sell this home on that 300k of profit, you'd have to pay a tax bill of between $45k and $60k and you might not be done there. You could also be subject to a net investment income tax of 3.8% on top of that, you cannot duck out of this because the 1031 exchange that's only for investment property, not primary residences, like we're talking about today, with home prices on the rise so much over the last five years, how many people exactly could be subject to this tax? 34% of homeowners could exceed the single filer threshold, and 10% could exceed the married filer threshold. Another way to say this is that only about 10% of US homes have more than 500k of equity in them, and it's the homeowners in high cost states that are most likely to be impacted here, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California and Hawaii, states like that. So therefore this tax it acts as a deterrent to people selling their homes. Now, what about, say, an elderly person with a really modest income that bought a home in Los Angeles for $30,000 back in 1970 and now it's worth $15 million well, they actually would not get caught in this net, because, like I said, for those with lower incomes, and it's below about 47k for single or 94k married, the capital gains tax rate is zero. For most of you listening again, it's going to be 15 to 20% one reason for the President and others wanting to cancel the capital gains tax on primary residences like this is to get the housing market moving again and get more homes available for sale on the market. Now these 250k and 500k thresholds, they have not moved since 1997 almost 30 years here, they haven't been adjusted for inflation and the median home sales price, it's jumped about 190% in that time it was 145k back in 1997 it's 435k today. So is. Home prices appreciate, more and more people will get caught up in paying the capital gains tax if your home value goes up by 10k That's another 10k that's subject to this 15 to 20% Capital Gains Tax, with that erstwhile possible net investment income tax on top of that. Well, what can you do about this growing capital gains tax obligation that you'll have that a lot of homeowners aren't even aware of? Well, even fewer realize that it is possible to reduce your home sales profit by adding capital improvements. That means making home renovations to the original purchase price. So therefore that home kitchen renovation that you were thinking about doing, well that might not be as costly as you think, if it reduces your capital gains tax at sale time to reset what we're talking about here, it's been proposed that the capital gains tax be removed when you sell your primary residence. Usually, we discuss tax on investment properties here, but this is a significant proposal, and whether it happens or not, it helps you understand the housing market and how to limit your personal tax hit now see if the tax were removed, it could be costly, because it would decrease the government's tax revenue, of course. So in my opinion, what I think is really going to happen here, a more likely course of action would be that instead of eliminating this tax they would just move up the threshold, say, from 250 and 500k up to 500k and $1 million another angle to keep in mind is that relaxing the tax that helps out wealthy people more than it helps the poor. Now, house flippers want to pay particular attention to what happens here, for instance, simply eliminating capital gains tax on house sales that could benefit those who buy and flip homes for profit. If policymakers want to benefit only homeowners, then they need to parse that out. Otherwise, this would be a huge boon to eliminating the capital gains tax on House flippers an absolute godsend, a windfall. In any case, relaxing the tax would mean that homeowners who move they would therefore retain more capital to reinvest in their next property, which you could use to outbid others. What does that do that would drive up home prices even more. I mean talking about the capital gains tax on primary residences, its proposal to be removed and what this would do to the housing market.    Keith Weinhold  12:50   Before I tell you about an interesting real estate investing niche and trend, let's pull back and look at the national housing market. The NAR recently let us know that national home prices hit yet another all time high. The median existing home price reached a record high of $435,300 and that is a 2% increase compared to last year. At this time, it's also the 24th consecutive month of year over year price increases. And you know, it's funny, I recently talked to an investor based in Phoenix that also does a little investing in Las Vegas. She thought that national home prices were falling because she sees a little price flattening in her home area, which is a little overbuilt. Well, prices are up as much as 10% in some areas of the Northeast and Midwest, because those areas are substantially underbuilt. I mean, for some perspective here just one metro area, New York City, one city with its population of over 20 million people, has twice as many people as both Arizona at 7 million and Nevada at just 3 million combined. One city twice as much as two entire states combined with all their cities. So it's remarkable how little perspective some people have see my geography degree holder perspective strikes once more again, national existing home prices are up 2% year over year, nominally, pretty modest growth, not that exciting. And who is doing the buying of these homes supporting and driving up prices. Well fewer and through of them are first time home buyers due to the well documented affordability strain. More and more of them are investors. Just last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that investors are responsible for fully 30% of the purchases of. Of both existing homes and new construction homes this year, and this is the highest share since property analytics firm kotality started tracking it 14 years ago. Investors are really buying today, and what kind of investors? Interestingly, it is people just like you. The Wall Street Journal went on to report that smaller investors who own fewer than 100 homes are doing most of the buying. That's a big change from when massive private equity firms like Blackstone and Starwood Capital Group dominated the market. So this 30% of single family home purchases being made by investors today. Smaller investors are 25% and larger ones only accounted for 5% so yeah, the little guys, people like you, they can take bigger risks because they don't have boards and shareholders to answer to, and plus builders with too much inventory are offering them discounts that were once reserved only for the bigger fish. They're being passed on now to smaller investors like you. That's exactly what the journal went on to say, much like we discussed on the show here last week, where builders are giving massive discounts.    Keith Weinhold  16:22   Well, you probably heard it said that Airbnb doesn't own any real estate. Uber doesn't own any cars. Facebook doesn't own any content, and Tiktok has no original videos. Yet, they all dominate their industries. Well, when you own the real estate, you can make the rules and leverage some of these connector platforms to help you rent out space that you own and increase your income. Do you own any property that's sitting vacant with nothing going on on the lot, perhaps even overgrown with weeds and shrubs. You can use an app like neighbor that helps you rent them out as parking spaces. Neighbor.com customers request your space, and you can approve it. They can park their cars on your space or RVs, boats, boats, trailers. This can be especially lucrative if you're a few miles from an airport, and then there are platforms that let you leverage them, sort of like the Airbnb of storage. Roughly one out of every nine Americans is renting a self storage unit, and that's not even counting all the people searching for a spot to park an extra car, boat or RV. At the same time, there are millions of garages, basements, attics, driveways and backyards sitting underutilized across the country now, platforms like store at my house, Pure Storage and park for share, that one is spelled Park, the number four and share, they're all stepping up to connect people who have extra space with the people that need it. And the result is that renters can typically save 50% or more compared to them using traditional storage companies they can rent from you, and it's often more convenient for renters, since the space they're renting that might be just around the corner instead of across town. Neighbor.com is one of the biggest players in this space, though, its founder, his name's Joseph Woodbury. He says you'd be amazed at what people will pay to store something if the location is good and the price is right, they have had a tiny three foot by five foot closet in Manhattan that rented out in a snap, almost instantly in Woodbury. He even uses the platform himself, leasing part of his own driveway to someone with a camper. Now, you probably want to check with your HOA before you do something like that. But like Airbnb neighbor, they earn money by taking a cut of the host's revenue. But unlike Airbnb neighbor, hosts average just 16 minutes per month managing their listings now Woodbury, the neighbor.com owner, he calls it the most efficient, least time intensive form of passive income in America. And the peer to peer storage trend, that's become a great entry point for new investors, especially those that aren't ready to buy a full property. But it's also catching the eye of experience real estate investors who want to squeeze more cash flow out of the land that you already own. Some are turning unused sheds into rentable storage units. Others are converting open acreage into long term parking. I know someone that's hosting campers and. RVs on his 10 acres in Florida, and he expects to earn about $100,000 this year alone from that land. And they say it's mostly hands off. And now, whenever he buys he looks for acreage plus a home so that he can generate multiple income streams from one property. Well, can this peer storage and parking shake up the $500 billion self storage and parking industry the same way that Airbnb rattled the hotel world? Some think the potential is huge, with national occupancy rates for storage centers hovering around 93% there really is not any sign that the market is oversupplied. In fact, even public storage, that's the company name, public storage, they are the country's largest self storage space operator, even they use neighbor to help lease out their leftover inventory, and so do some REITs that have extra space at their office, retail or apartment properties. And as far as the types of listings, people are getting creative on these platforms. They're monetizing everything from empty barns to church parking lots. Think about how much of the week church parking lots sit vacant to vacant strip mall storefronts, and they're using that as parking so more and more people are realizing that there's hidden value in the real estate that they already own, and you can too. If you own the real estate, you make the rules. So check out those four platforms that I mentioned, if you think it can benefit you to increase the income at your properties in this growing peer to peer storage and parking industry. It was around 2010 when Airbnb really started to take off and really take market share away from hotels, and today, these platforms like neighbor store at my house, peer storage and park for share, are taking market share away from traditional, centralized self storage spaces to review what you've learned so far today, if you're going to Live life full time, you can't be perpetually cheap. Be aware of the primary residence capital gains tax and its elimination proposal. Small investor interest is growing now, making up fully 30% of today's home purchases, and grow your income with Pure Storage and parking platforms coming up next, a viral audio clip that borders on the unbelievable and gives you a new perspective on capitalism, collectivism and Section Eight housing, you'll be flabbergasted. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to Episode 565, of get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  23:00   the same place where I get my own mortgage loans is where you can get yours. Ridge lending group and MLS, 42056,they provided our listeners with more loans than anyone because they specialize in income properties. They help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your pre qual and even chat with President Caeli Ridge personally. While it's on your mind, start at Ridge lendinggroup.com. 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Text family to 66866.   Kathy Fettke  24:42   you this is the real wealth network's Kathy betke, and you are listening to the always valuable get rich education with Keith Weinhold.   Keith Weinhold  25:00   Keith, you are back inside one of America's longest running and most listened to real estate investing shows. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold, and this is get rich education, the voice of real estate investing. Since 2014 wealthy people's money either starts out or ends up in real estate, we tell you why and show you how. I've got a clip to share with you that gets a little wild. We usually share what I suppose is more cerebral content here, but some real perspective can be gleaned from listening to this. This kid wants to work his mom says, No, you can't, because she'd lose her section eight housing benefit. And apparently, free housing is more valuable than his future. This is about one minute in length,   Unknown Speaker  25:52   not getting no job. If you go get a job, they're going to take my section eight, then you won't be able to get no section eight. You're not going to get no job. They're gonna count your income against my section eight and my link card. You're not working, no. So I don't care what you gotta say. I don't care how you feel. You're not working, you're not going to get a job, you you're not going to school, you're not doing none of that like Ma. I'm saying how I'm supposed to be successful in life, huh? So you basically telling me I gotta I gotta be broke to be successful. I got to be broke so I can get section eight. Government can help you. So the government can help me. So you telling me I can't work, no job, bro. Like, that's like, all my friends got jobs and live and nice houses. So you telling me I got the I got to go through the same thing you went through if you have a house, any of that, they're going to take my section eight. How? What they be like,no, they will look at that and be like, he's doing something. And give me a bigger house. Ma, that's what you told me. I can get off your section eight and apply for my own section eight. Okay, but if you do that, you're gonna have to go the hard way. It's gonna take a long so what? That's what I'm saying. Get on Section Eight. Find you a nice apartment, go get you a link card. You will be fine. You don't have to sit up and work. You don't have to work, no job, if the government is here to help us.   Keith Weinhold  27:11   Gosh, this mom won't let her son work, or else she'll lose their government section eight housing benefit, where taxpayers pay for most of their housing. And by the way, is this real? Is this a rage bait skit? I can't quite tell, but it surfaces some interesting questions. For sure, it is true that section eight housing voucher recipients like her can lose their benefits if the household earns more and exceeds a certain threshold. Gosh, here's the youth that wants to do something and maybe be better and have more than his parents. You should want what's best for your child? Some parents have to beg their children to get a job. This kid is willing to go out and see what he's capable of doing. This eaglet is looking to leave the nest, and you're clipping his wings, and yes, you the listener, are the one paying for their housing. There's no such thing as a free government program, because taxpayers like you and I fund the government section eight housing is therefore tax payer funded at one point. The mom says the government is here to help us. Yeah, this woman is making you poorer. This is where the taxes that get knocked out of your paycheck are going. You're working at a job, spending less time with the people you love, and maybe doing fewer of the activities you love so that she can perpetuate a culture of laziness and government dependency. Another successful entrepreneur or employee is not making you poorer, this woman is making you poorer. Thomas Sowell said it best. He is an author and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. He's got a lot of brilliant thoughts. Soul famously said, I have never understood why it is greed to want to keep the money you have earned, but not greed to want to take somebody else's money. That's Thomas Sowell. Now it's possible that this woman couldn't get a job that would pay so much more than the section eight income ceiling that it would be worth her getting one. She said there that she doesn't have a job at all. Maybe she has a disability, but there's a video of this. You can see the video. She doesn't appear to be disabled, but the appalling part is that she's discouraging her son from working now. Understand some section eight tenants do work full time jobs, but they're almost certainly going to be really low paying like, say, washing dishes for a restaurant. Section Eight is supposed to be a temporary program. It's supposed to be helpful, not a hindrance. It is a federal program. It's administered by HUD, and it pays the rent money for low income people, allowing them to rent housing out in the private open market. The program has high demand and some long, long waiting lists. They can be years long, even a decade long, waiting list for Section Eight housing some housing authorities even close their wait lists entirely due to the length the overwhelming demand and understand as well, veterans and the elderly are probably on a wait list, waiting for substantially younger people like her to get off the program to qualify for Section Eight, most families need an income below 50% of the area's median income, and your criminal background check has got to be clear, so you don't need to pass some high bar to get into the program. Now, in reality, a large share of the benefit recipients have an income that's under 30% of an area's median and how much of your rent does section eight pay? Participants typically pay a portion of their monthly income toward rent, usually around 30% they pay around 30% where section eight pays 70% I once run into a section eight tenant, and the tenant paid closer to 20% while the program paid 80% for you. And by the way, landlords don't have to accept section eight tenants. It is voluntary, and it pays landlords about the market rate in hot housing markets with fast rising rents. Well, you probably don't want to accept section eight because a regular, unsubsidized tenant is often going to pay you more in a slow rental market, Section Eight is better for landlords. Now, some landlords like section eight because it is guaranteed rent income, but some don't like it because they say they get low quality tenants. Well, foreign landlord can rent to a section eight tenant, a person called a case manager inspects the unit, and I think I shared with you before that, the first one that inspected mine, they wrote me up because they said that one of my Windows didn't open all the way. I fixed it, and the tenant stayed two years before they moved. But the average duration of time that a tenant spends in the program is six to nine years. It is supposed to be a short term bridge, but often becomes a long term subsidy people get dependent on the handout. HUD tells us that only one in seven families leave the program due to increased income, and there is a strong stigma around section eight housing, for sure. Who knows? To shake the stigma, maybe they will just change the name of the program. That happens sometimes, sort of like how they changed the name of the food stamps program to snap. And by the way, the link card that she mentioned in the video that is for food assistance. That's actually the name of the snap card in the state of Illinois. Oh, dear God bless America, training her kids to live off the government. I almost feel trashy after thinking about this. I'm probably going to go shower next now. Should the minimum wage be high enough that everyone can afford at least a one bedroom apartment, and therefore people wouldn't need section eight? Well, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 it's been stuck there since 2009 the economic commentator Peter Schiff, who I had lunch with a couple times last month, he and his wife Peter, makes the case that there should be no minimum wage at all. That is government intervention in the free market. If you make the minimum wage too high, people get laid off and people get replaced by robots. That's just what's really happened in practice, if a person can only make the minimum wage, they need to get better, and they need to skill up, is what Peter contends. Now, when I graduated college, I would have thought that premise sounded ridiculous. No minimum wage. But the more I think about it and the more I experience life, it does begin to make more sense. The fresh post collegiate me would have said that, ah, a working human being, they deserve the dignity of a minimum wage. That's livable, but some time and perspective has me saying that you are the one that brings dignity to your work, your earning potential and your life. It's not up to someone else to provide you with dignity. You don't lean on the government for your dignity. Learn more, be better, skill up. You'll be dignified, and you're going to earn multiples more than minimum wage. When it comes to the section eight, mom, everyone would like to live at the expense of the state, but few realize that the state lives at the expense of everyone else. If you'd like to see the video footage of that section eight clip that I played and more of my commentary on it. It's pretty interesting that should be available on our YouTube channel now. The channel name is get rich education. What else would it be for the production team here at GRE? That's our sound engineer, Vedran Dzampo , who has edited every single GRE episode since 2014,  QC and show notes. Brenda Almendadadas, video lead, Binaya Gyawali video strategy lead, Talha Mughal, video editor, Sorosa KC and producer me, we'll run it back next week for you. If you'd like the show, please tell a friend about it. I'd really appreciate you sharing it until then, I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, don't quit your Daydream.    36:29   Nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional for individualized advice if the means of guests are their own information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of get rich Education LLC exclusively.   Keith Weinhold  36:53   You know, whenever you want the best written real estate and finance info, oh, geez, today's experience limits your free articles access, and it's got paywalls and pop ups and push notifications and cookies disclaimers, it's not so great. So then it's vital to place nice, clean, free content into your hands that adds no hype value to your life. That's why this is the golden age of quality newsletters, and I write every word of ours myself. It's got a dash of humor, and it's to the point because even the word abbreviation is too long, my letter usually takes less than three minutes to read. And when you start the letter, you also get my one hour fast real estate. Video, course, it's all completely free. It's called the Don't quit your Daydream. Letter, it wires your mind for wealth, and it couldn't be easier for you to get it right now. Just text gre 266, 866. 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Individual buyers may be sidelined by high rates, but investors are stepping in—now accounting for nearly 30% of all single-family home purchases, the highest share on record. In this episode, Kathy Fettke shares how small, nimble investors are outpacing Wall Street giants like Blackstone by moving fast and buying smart. You'll hear how they're finding value in today's high-cost market—and why this trend is just getting started.

What's the Jeffrey Epstein end game? Plus - MAGA hat madness, Eli Zaret joins us, more WNBA dildos, Entitled: Prince Andrew, single Paris Jackson, Sami Sheen's TikTok, and Corey Feldman is the world's worst grifter. We're starting early today because Marc and family are attending Katy Perry tonight at LCA. Drew's parents and grandparents must have hated him. Eli Zaret drops by to chat the up and down Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper “ballsy” celebration, MLB trade deadline acquisitions, Eli vs loud noises, the Detroit Lions' crummy HOF game, the new virtual measurement system, Sterling Sharpe was SO open in the 1993 playoffs, more dildos on the WNBA court (bet on the next dildo today!), LT has no idea what he's doing at the White House and more. Drew's received a gift from ML Elrick's event at the Cadieux Cafe. Michael Weitzel was kicked out of a St. Louis SC soccer game for wearing a MAGA hat. Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican. Uh oh. Lizzo reposted a meme of her in denim as well. Paris Jackson and Justin Long have ended their engagement and she is crying in public. Sami Sheen is more OCD than you. We watch Corey Feldman beg for money back in the day. Jeffrey Epstein won't go away. Jizzlaine Maxwell is placed in a cozy prison. Prince Andrew remains an entitled creep. His Who's-Dated-Who is full of chicks he's raped. Stuttering John Melendez was horrible in his role on The Stephanie Miller Show. Stephen A. Smith vs Michelle Obama. Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson beats up boyfriend Olympian Christian Coleman. Drew declares The Substance the worst movie possibly ever. James Franco is SO over. Machine Gun Kelly virtue signals. He has a new album coming out. Justin Bieber's new album is falling hard. Lollapalooza is going down and Weezer popped in with Olivia Rodrigo. The St. Louis gun-loving lawyers finally wrap up their case and get their guns back. Kamala Harris appeared on The (canceled) Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Gary Busey guilty of groping. He's still doing Cameos. People believe the Park Avenue NFL shooter was targeting the CEO of Blackstone's Real Estate Division. A fourth person has been arrested in the Cincinnati brawl. It would be a bigger story if the skin colors were reversed. Police Chief Teresa Theetge allegedly hates white people (even though she's white). Donald Trump claims Diddy is “half-guilty”. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses second quarter commercial real estate sales trends, with a deep dive into multifamily and retail activity. He explains why transaction velocity—rather than dollar volume—is a more reliable market indicator, especially in a period with large portfolio deals like Blackstone's Air Communities acquisition. John also breaks down cap rate trends using both average and hedonic metrics, noting that while some asset classes show downward cap rate pressure, much of it may stem from deal quality shifts. He wraps with a forward-looking view, expressing optimism for 2025 as a strong entry point for investors, citing steady interest rates, more deal flow, and favorable long-term tax policies. Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corinne Fisher talks about OnlyFans distatsteful foray into comedy, the new whites only town project starting in Arkansas, Trump locking up homeless people and destroying aid contraception, a deep dive on the shifting winds in the Israel/Palestine conflict, the shooting in New York City, an update on the Epstein files and so much more!Original Air Date: 07/30/25You can watch Without A Country LIVE every Wednesday at 9PM on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjP3oJVS_BEgGXOPcVzlpVw!**PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW ON iTUNES & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL**Link To The Brand New Patreon!https://patreon.com/WithoutACountry?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkThis week Corinne takes a look at the killing of Druz by the new regime in SyriaWHERE YOU CAN ANNOY US:Corinne Fisher:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilanthropyGalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philanthropygalExecutive Producer: Mike HarringtonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonTheme Song By Free VicesWebsite https://www.freevices.com/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/free-vices/1475846774Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fUw9W8zIj6RbibZN2b3kP?si=N8KzuFkvQXSnaejeDqVpIg&nd=1&dlsi=533dddc8672f46f0SoundCloud https://on.soundcloud.com/5sceVeUFADVBJr4P7YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCOsgEoQ2-czvD8eWctnxAAw?si=SL1RULNWVuJb8AONInstagram http://instagram.com/free_vicesSomething I learned on the internet this weekWhites only town - no Blacks, no Jews, no gays https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/return-to-the-land-whites-only-community-b2795213.htmlMore On RTTLhttps://www.nwaonline.com/news/2025/jul/29/initial-review-finds-nothing-illegal-in-proposes/DSA taking over Portlandhttps://www.wweek.com/news/2025/07/16/one-thing-has-changed-in-portland-city-hall-the-socialists-are-setting-the-agenda/Trump Forcing Hospitilizationshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/07/24/trump-homeless-forced-hospitalization-executive-order/GUUUURLNYC shooterConspiracy - Amanda Seales https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/29/nyregion/nyc-shooting-manhattanBloomberg Article On It - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-07-30/blackstone-executive-wesley-lepatner-s-death-rattles-private-capital-industryEpstein file updatehttps://www.cnn.com/2025/07/30/politics/senate-democrats-epstein-files-arcane-lawDestroying Birth Controlhttps://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/07/28/nx-s1-5482742/the-u-s-is-destroying-9-7-million-in-contraceptives-is-there-another-optionIsrael/PalestineBREAKING - https://allarab.news/for-first-time-arab-league-nations-condemn-oct-7-demand-hamas-leave-gaza-while-calling-for-2-state-solution-at-un-conference/Starvation as weapon of war - https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/12/18/israel-starvation-used-weapon-war-gazaIsrael permitting more aidhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/27/gaza-hunger-aid-trucks/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F43d6d14%2F68864d08aed508115ac5fef0%2F5ec96d569bbc0f3a782c9dfc%2F12%2F60%2F68864d08aed508115ac5fef0CHRIS SMALLShttps://newrepublic.com/post/198550/israel-detains-beats-amazon-union-leader-chris-smalls-flotilla-gazaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Take the Survey: https://tiny.cc/cc863 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #863 - 07.30.2025 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support   Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com   Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By:   Executive Producers Sir LX Protocol V2 Baron of the Berrean Protocol***   Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Sir Holmes Good and faithful Knight of the Canarium, The American Hobo, Julie S, David T, Cage Rattler Coffee   Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clippy Team: Courtney S, JOLMS, Kristen Reminders: Clankoniphius Links: JAM   SHOW NOTES/TIMESTAMPS HELLO WORLD   RUSSIA/TRUMP Live updates: Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, California after huge quake off Russia (NBC) → Trump installs pair of 88-foot-tall new flag poles at the White House (USA Today) → Trump Backs $88 Billion House Spectrum Plan (broadband breakfast) Matthew 24   5GW/GUN CONTROL/33 Who is Shane Devon Tamura? What we know about the NYC shooting suspect (NBC) Male, possibly white, wearing sunglasses, has a mustache   → Wall Street returns to work after Manhattan shooting that killed Blackstone executive (Reuters)   BRAIN/BEAST SYSTEM INBRAIN's Graphene-Based BCI Shows Promise in First Human Study (TechNews 180) Ephesians 6:17 Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 → Following Neuralink Patient Audrey Crews   SPACE/BIBLICAL Moon-hitting Asteroid Could Cause Special Meteor Shower (Newsweek) Genesis 1:14 Joel 2:31 Revelation 6:12–13 Matthew 24:29   Jeremy Corbell Possibly hostile alien threat detected (NYP)   EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS TALENT/TIME END

Tributes pour in for the four victims of Monday's NYC shooting, including a beloved security guard, a rising real estate associate, a high-powered Blackstone executive, and an NYPD officer with a pregnant wife and two young sons. The Department of Justice files a formal complaint accusing DC's top federal judge James Boasberg of anti-Trump bias and judicial misconduct stemming from comments made at a judicial conference. The EPA unveils a sweeping proposal to revoke the legal foundation behind federal climate regulations, a move that could gut decades of emissions rules across multiple industries. NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani earns praise from top Democrats like Pete Buttigieg, but can't seem to secure endorsements. Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about the record-shattering Russian earthquake that has put Hawaii and the west coast on tsunami alert and embroiled Oprah Winfrey in a controversy as conflicting reports emerge over her opening her private road to allow Hawaiians to evacuate to higher ground; Clay Travis asking a crowd of Democrats to name one masculine Democrat in the party; Cincinnati Police Chief Terri Theetge fumbling after being asked a simple question about the controversy over social media's coverage of the violent assault of a couple after the Cincinnati Jazz Festival; leftist activists celebrating the death of Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, who died during the mass shooting committed by Shane Tamura; Andrew Cuomo stunning CNN's Kasie Hunt with his criticism of the rise of far-left extremism and insane liberal polices like those proposed by Zohran Mamdani; “Shark Tank's” Kevin O'Leary telling Fox News how Donald Trump cornered the European Union into taking such a on-sided trade deal; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: BlueChew - BlueChew is the original brand offering chewable tablets for better sex combining the active ingredients of Viagra and Cialis into ONE chewable. Try your first month of Blue Chew tablets FREE when you use promo code RUBIN. Go to: http://bluechew.com/ and use promo code RUBIN Bare Bars - It's what you thought you were getting in a protein bar: Real food. Minimal ingredients. No mystery additives. Go to: http://getbarebars.com and enter code RUBIN for 15% off and free shipping! Royo - ROYO breads are so good you'll forget they're healthier. Bread that's low in carbs and higher in fiber and protein. Go to http://eatroyo.com and use promo code RUBIN for 20% off! Chef iQ - Take the stress out of not knowing if your meat will come out good! CHEF iQ Sense continuously monitors and predicts precisely when your food will be done. Don't miss the Flash Sale! Go to: http://chefiq.com and use promo code RUBIN for 15% off!

Today's Headlines: A gunman identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura drove from Las Vegas to Manhattan and opened fire inside an office building at Park Avenue and 52nd Street, killing five people. Among the victims were Blackstone employee Wesley LePatner and NYPD officer Didarul Islam, both survived by their young families. Tamura, who left behind a letter referencing mental health struggles and possible CTE, also seriously injured an NFL employee before killing himself. Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer told Congress she'll plead the Fifth unless she gets immunity, advance questions, a courtroom win, and a temporary prison release to testify. The Oversight Committee said absolutely not. Separately, Trump tried to explain why he distanced himself from Epstein, claiming Epstein “stole” spa workers from Mar-a-Lago—possibly even Virginia Giuffre. And across the Atlantic, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that Britain will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN this fall unless Israel agrees to a long-term ceasefire, addresses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and revives two-state talks. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Gunman Kills 4, Including Police Officer, in Midtown Manhattan Shooting CNN: Maxwell offers to testify before Congress but with major conditions, including immunity Axios: Trump elaborates on spa workers he accused Epstein of poaching  AP News: Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees ceasefire, ends Gaza suffering Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 29. At least sixteen children under five have died of hunger-related causes since mid-July, according to the UN-supported group the IPC. WSJ correspondent Margherita Stancati says it's the most dire assessment of conditions in Gaza since the war began. Plus, in Midtown New York a lone gunman has killed four people including a police officer and a Blackstone executive. And, we look at how the Trump administration is looking to borrow 1 trillion dollars with a deluge of new government debt. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brittany Kriegstein, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, reports the latest news of last night's shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office tower.