Podcasts about boycotts

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Chris Level and Chois Woodman talked about the surprise news of Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, the fallout for Texas Tech from around the country and the Big 12, potential boycotts, conference governance, Tech softball coming up short, and replacing Nijaree Canady. - All in this week's episode. 

Chris Level and Chois Woodman talked about the surprise news of Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, the fallout for Texas Tech from around the country and the Big 12, potential boycotts, conference governance, Tech softball coming up short, and replacing Nijaree Canady. 

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ivanka and Jared Kushner getting exposed across the world engaging in corrupt project projects as the people of the world are fed up and protesting them to ensure their projects never get built! Q30: For a FREE sleeve with your order, Head to https://Q30.com/MEIDAS and use code MEIDAS Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Palestine. Ukraine. Iran. Chick-fil-A. Kellogg's. TikTok. Target. As society jumps from cause and boycott to protest and cause, where do you stand? In an honest examination of the cause society - and the social pressures that go with it, join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino live at Sanctuary Charlotte for a serious look at the ways society exposes itself through its criticisms of all things - and what you can do to seriously bring about change in your own life. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Fire ball" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/. Empire Transport Track "The Beauty of Green Legends" by DTXN1,https://pixabay.com/users/dtxn1-42017842/.)

News Update: Mayor Mamdani is skipping the annual parade. This makes him the first sitting New York City mayor to miss the event since 1964, breaking a 61-year-long tradition. New York City, we will march in strength!PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://yishaifleisher.com/podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/YishaiFleisherTVSUPPORT & CONNECT:Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/yishaiFight4Israel: https://fight4israel.givecloud.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/YishaiFleisherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yishaifleisherFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YishaiFleisherSupport the show

This week, we've got a saucy question: Is no meal complete without dipping sauce? Matt Falk's pro-dip argument is a slam dunk, but Charles Haycock claims these sauces just don't cut the mustard. Then, we're taking on boycotts. Martha Chaves believes in the power of a boycott, but Abdul Aziz champions other ways to make change.Featuring: Matt Falk, Charles Haycock, Martha Chaves, and Abdul Aziz.

This week we bring you a special episode from Amelia Callahan, one of our 2026 Podcast Fellows. She introduces her new podcast, The Separation of Pop and State, which compares political and pop culture moments to show how treating politicians like celebrities can shape their behavior and public discourse. She discusses her hesitation about sharing political opinions publicly and defines “cancel culture” (boycotting/shunning) versus “smear campaigns” (efforts to discredit reputations), arguing the two often overlap through propaganda and bandwagon effects. As a central example, she analyzes the viral “Howard Dean scream” and how ridicule and media framing helped derail his 2004 campaign despite minimal substance. She links similar dynamics to pop culture cases (Ellen DeGeneres, The Chicks, Rebecca Black, Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney, Taylor Swift) and argues voters must recognize propaganda, fact-check, and base opinions on evidence to strengthen trust, civic engagement, and democracy. 00:00 Democracy Group Intro 00:23 Meet Amelia Callahan 02:31 Why This Podcast Exists 04:39 Politics at the Table 05:45 Cancel Culture Explained 07:48 Smear Campaigns vs Canceling 10:54 Howard Dean Scream Case 18:12 Celebrity Cancelations Compared 23:44 Boycotts and Bandwagons 26:03 Memes as Political Propaganda 32:41 Fact Checking and Civic Trust 35:13 Closing Takeaways Know a student interested in democracy and podcasts? Send them over to our fellowship to apply: https://www.democracygroup.org/fellowship Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saturday's election results came as a shock to some amid rumors of voter discrepancies in the closed primaries. Some analysts view the results as a major pushback against Gov. Jeff Landry, whose five amendments were all rejected. Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington joins us with more.In the Spring of 1960, Black residents boycotted stores along one of New Orleans' busiest shopping stretches to send a message. They refused to shop at businesses on Dryades Street that took Black dollars but refused to hire Black workers.This story from the local Civil Rights Movement is recounted as part of the Historic New Orleans Collection exhibition, “The Trail They Blazed.” Exhibit curator Eric Seiferth joins us for more.In honor of America's 250th birthday, the Smithsonian is collaborating with 40 festivals across the country between March and November that highlight different U.S. subcultures on how they celebrate community, cultural exchange and civic engagement.One of the featured festivals will be Louisiana's very own Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, which returns this October 9-11. To tell us more about the Smithsonian's involvement is Cajun folklorist and founder of Festival Acadiens, Barry Ancelet, and Pat Mould, famed Cajun and Creole chef and the vice president of programming for the festival.Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Alcaraz is out, Sinner is dominating, Sabalenka is engaged, Jodar is the next big thing, players are threating to boycott slams and the Tennis Culture Podcast is back. Enjoy 

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various challenges facing tennis, including revenue discrepancies between players and tournaments, the impact of college tennis on American players, and the need for better media coverage of the sport. They explore how tennis compares to other sports in terms of revenue sharing and the implications of the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) changes in college athletics. The conversation highlights the importance of unifying the sport and addressing the financial challenges that players and programs face. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of sports, particularly focusing on the professionalization of youth sports and the dynamics of the upcoming French Open. The discussion highlights the dominance of players like Jannik Sinner and the challenges faced by others, including Novak Djokovic. The women's side of the tournament is also explored, emphasizing the competitive nature and the potential of players like Coco Gauff. The conversation wraps up with insights on betting strategies and the future of tennis coverage. In this segment, the conversation delves into the excitement of the Premier League, particularly focusing on Leeds and Tottenham's current standings. The discussion transitions into tennis, analyzing player dynamics, particularly Medvedev and Sinner, and their performance metrics. The group also explores the logistics of broadcasting and sharing sports experiences, contemplating the future of live streaming and Altcasting. In this conversation, the participants discuss various sports events, focusing on golf and tennis. They analyze recent tournaments, player performances, and the challenges faced by athletes. The discussion also touches on broadcasting innovations and the excitement surrounding upcoming events.

This week on the Labor Radio/Podcast Weekly: REI workers launch a nationwide boycott campaign after stalled bargaining talks, Alabama lawmakers battle over voting rights and representation, Brookfield Zoo workers score a contract breakthrough after a strike threat, Montana nurses discuss burnout and staffing shortages, and Cincinnati labor activists talk about connecting unions to broader community life. Featuring clips from The Union Bug, The Valley Labor Report, The Workers Mic, Blue Collar News and Boiling Point.

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Boycotts, soft power, and sequined bodysuits - the definitive guide to Eurovision 2026 with two of Luxembourg's sharpest voices If you think Eurovision is nothing more than glitter, key changes, and strategic voting between neighbours, think again. Seventy years in, Europe's biggest song contest continues to be fun alongside the loaded messaging and controversy. Five countries are boycotting. The bookies are watching Finland. And Luxembourg's own Eva Marija is about to take a violin to the stage in Vienna and remind the world exactly why this small country has returned. This week, on The Lisa Burke Show, we sat down with two guests who between them know Eurovision inside out: Dr. Dean Vuletic, the world's leading academic authority on the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and author of the definitive book on its political and cultural significance; and Sarah Tapp, RTL Today presenter, graduate student in music business at Berklee College of Music, and the voice behind RTL's Eurovision commentary for the last two years. In this conversation we talk about contest and about what it tells us about the world we're living in right now.

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Europe, the Premier League and the international game.Arsenal reach their first UEFA Champions League final in 20 years after a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico MadridBukayo Saka scores the decisive goal in a 1-0 second-leg win in North LondonMikel Arteta reflects on a special night and his side's long-term ambitionsRiccardo Calafiori calls qualification for the final in Budapest a major achievementDion Fanning gives his analysis of Arsenal's performance on the Football ShowBayern Munich prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain after a dramatic 5-4 first legKhvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele continue PSG's record-breaking attacking formAchraf Hakimi ruled out of PSG's trip to MunichRobbie Keane dismisses speculation linking him with jobs in the UK, focusing on FerencvarosVictor Ozhianvuna tipped as a future Ireland regular despite missing the latest squadPaul McGrath visits Dalkey United, inspiring young playersRenee Slegers urges Arsenal Women to refocus on WSL qualification after European exitBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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Virginia has joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, agreeing to award its presidential electors to the national popular vote winner, not just its state winner. With Virginia’s 13 electoral votes, the compact now controls 222 of the 270 votes needed to activate it. The compact takes effect only once enough states join, and legal challenges are expected as it aims to bypass the Electoral College. The Justice Department is moving to vacate some convictions and sentences for members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers tied to the January 6 Capitol attack. The shift reflects a reassessment of certain charges and penalties, reopening debate over accountability and how the federal government prosecutes extremist groups. Calls to boycott DoorDash are spreading online after critics accused the company of being linked to a staged campaign appearance by Donald Trump at a McDonald’s. DoorDash says it was not involved in the event, as political backlash and consumer reaction continue to ripple across social media. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you Chris Sampson, Evan, Tamar Kranick, Judy, patricia allwein, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Carney Roasts Trump as Canadians Boycott U.S. and Liberals Win Big: Mark Carney calls out Trump as Canadians boycott U.S. goods and travel, boosting Liberal power and signaling global pushback against destabilizing leadership. [More]* UK Leader Slams Trump as ‘Dange… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Virginia has joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, agreeing to award its presidential electors to the national popular vote winner, not just its state winner. With Virginia’s 13 electoral votes, the compact now controls 222 of the 270 votes needed to activate it. The compact takes effect only once enough states join, and legal challenges are expected as it aims to bypass the Electoral College. The Justice Department is moving to vacate some convictions and sentences for members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers tied to the January 6 Capitol attack. The shift reflects a reassessment of certain charges and penalties, reopening debate over accountability and how the federal government prosecutes extremist groups. Calls to boycott DoorDash are spreading online after critics accused the company of being linked to a staged campaign appearance by Donald Trump at a McDonald’s. DoorDash says it was not involved in the event, as political backlash and consumer reaction continue to ripple across social media. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Air Date: 4-1-26 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss:   Ch. 1 - How to boycott better Ch. 2 - Why REI workers have voted to boycott the upcoming May sale and how you can help Ch. 3 - Why meatpacking workers are striking in Colorado Ch. 4 - Comparing the US labor movement with the Canadian labor movement Ch. 5 - Strengthening, and expanding the vision for, today's labor movement SOLVED! BACKSTAGE: Beyond the Algorithm (Members Only!): How politics killed the once transformational National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)   Leave us a message on our new system!   REFERENCES Your Individual Boycotts Aren't Helping - Jacobin REI Workers Threaten Boycott Ahead Of Retailer's Most Crucial Sale Of The Year - Huffington Post Thousands of Colorado Meatpacking Workers Are on Strike - Jacobin From Class to Special Interest - Jacobin (from 2016) Today's Labor Movement Needs a Bigger Vision - Labor Notes   BACKSTAGE Requiem for the Wagner Act - The American Prospect EXTRAS: Best of the Left #1780 - Cynicism Is a Scab: Hope, Solidarity, and the Labor Fight That Never Stopped MayDayStrong.org - May 1st - No Work. No School. No Shopping. SOLVED! #36 - Bribery Jazz: Corruption is the Water We Swim In 'No Flock, No ICE': Student protest demands removal of Flock surveillance at UW Anti-ICE protests Friday at Berkeley schools and a Hilton hotel in the Southside neighborhood   SUPPORT REI WORKERS: @REIUnion (Instagram) REI Co-Op Members: Vote to Boycott   SUPPORT MEATPACKING WORKERS: Greeley Meatpacking Workers (UFCW Local 7R) Strike Fund UFCW Local 7R (Greeley Meatpacking Workers) Union Facebook page with updates   TAKE ACTION: MayDayStrong.org - May 1st - No Work. No School. No Shopping. Stop Trump's Wars No Kings - What's Next?  

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that Tesla sales are up.

Boycotts, jury overhauls, technological shifts, major protests, religious and political violence, hot pants... Ireland had a lot to deal with when it hosted Eurovision for the first time in 1971. All Kinds of Everything Summary Ireland at Eurovision (0:39) The State of Eurovison 1970-1971 (4:33) RTE presenting Eurovision in Color (13:53) Protests and Politics (22:29) Wrapping Up (35:43) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you want even more EuroWhat? in your life, join the EuroWhat? AV Club on Patreon! You can join for free to get virtual high fives and a monthly newsletter featuring: previews of upcoming episodes, North America tour dates for Eurovision alumni National Selection dates Tidbits we can't get to on the main show We also have the EuroWhat? AV Club Podcast, a monthly bonus episode for paid members exploring Eurovision-adjacent TV, movies, books, and more. And if there is a season 2 of the American Song Contest... well... :::monkey's paw intensifies:::

It started quietly, with a handful of posts on tech forums and Reddit explaining why and how you should uninstall and unsubscribe from ChatGPT. Now the campaign #QuitGPT has more than 4 million participants worldwide, and the numbers are still climbing. FRANCE 24 tech journalist Charlotte Lam tells us more.

A number of student groups and grassroots organizations recently called for a day of “No work, no school, no shopping,” to protest immigration enforcement in Minnesota. This comes at a time when consumers are used to seeing reasons not to support certain brands or companies, and worker strikes are up around the country. This hour, we take a look at labor strikes and economic boycotts, when they work, and when they don’t. We discuss what power consumers have, and we explore the history of labor movements and talk about the present moment. GUEST: Americus Reed II: Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School Kim Kelly: Labor reporter for In These Times Magazine. She is the author of Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the Target Boycott that some people think is over (it is not.) Also: An illegal war and the voters and non-voters who have blood on their hands as Donald Trump essentially says "mission accomplished". Plus: Death in Virginia and Michigan, Iran-related. And: Some inspiration you can use.WARNING: This episode contains racial epithets and foul language. Listener discretion is advised.Recorded March 12, 2026.Subscribe on Substack: https://popcornreel.substack.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpodBUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE: https://the-politicrat.myshopify.comBUY BLACK!Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin's Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.comBLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS: (Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin

AI isn't just answering questions anymore—it's doing real work that used to take humans hours, days, or even weeks. In this wide-ranging conversation, returning guest Dean Ball, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation, breaks down the massive leaps in AI since mid-2024: smarter models with true reasoning, web-searching research agents, and revolutionary coding agents that control your computer via command line to automate complex tasks.We cover:- Why AI has gone from "toy" to essential tool for professionals- The rise of coding agents (Claude Code, OpenAI tools) and real-world examples- Why so many skeptics—especially on the American right—are still skeptical (and why they're likely to get left behind)- Data center backlash, NIMBYism, energy/water concerns, and how AI companies could win more community support- Dean's experience drafting the Trump administration's AI action plan at the White House OSTP- Practical tips: Go "AI-first" in your workflow (skip Google, use Claude/Grok, integrate agents)Whether you're an AI user, skeptic, policymaker, or just curious about where this tech is headed in 2026, this episode is a reality check on what's actually working today.CHAPTERS(00:00 Introduction)(00:44 How Far AI Has Come Since 2024)(02:35 Smarter Models + Better Reasoning)(03:14 From Google Search to Real Research Reports)(03:56 Coding Agents: The New Form Factor Revolution)(05:49 Aaron's AI-First Workflow (Claude, Grok, Voice Prompting))(07:46 Real Example: Building a Manosphere Podcast Transcription Tool)(10:15 AI for Work vs. Chat/Fun – Doing Useful Stuff)(12:20 Feedback on Writing, Refining Ideas, Not Great at Pure Idea Gen)(13:45 Addressing AI Skepticism (Right & Left))(16:40 Ignorance, Cultural Animosity, & Boycotts)(18:30 Josh Hawley Example & Early Impressions)(23:00 Data Centers: NIMBY Fights, Energy, Taxes, & Community Buy-In)(30:00 Trump's AI Action Plan – What It Covers & Why)(35:00 National Security, Cyber Risks, & Prudent Steps)(42:00 Dean's White House Experience & Using AI to Help Draft)(51:00 AI Is Like a Piano – Easy to Start, Hard to Master)DEAN BALL LINKS:

A milestone Paralympics is set to begin in Italy with a backdrop of global tensions. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Pop in with us this week for a packed episode as we review Bridgerton season 4 and the chemistry between Benedict and Sophie (8:11) and the new series The Burbs (20:41). We also discuss the BAFTAS controversy (30:03), a breakdown of the boycotts around Scream 7 (44:01), and the Traitors finale (52:57). We also talk Heated Rivalry (1:09:05), Industry season finale (1:27:39), and comedian Chris Fleming's new HBO special (1:34:30). We also speculate about Tom Holland and Zendaya's surprise wedding (1:3856) and talk our upcoming joys of March!   Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @poppininpodcast!

President Trump's 2026 State of the Union was a record-breaking master class in American strength — nearly 108 minutes of pure wins, patriotism, and exposing Democrat obstruction. He declared the golden age of America is here, with a booming economy, sealed borders, and the nation bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever. While radicals heckled and boycotted, Trump put America First and left the Left melting down. Democrats tried to boycott the SOTU, but failed miserably because Americans saw their true colors. We also cover: Bill Gates apologizes for cheating. Crazy Democrats boycott Trump. Venezuela is our new oil partner? Nancy Pelosi tries to defend herself. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:15 Discussing President Trump's State of the Union Address 00:54 SOTU: Democrats DO NOT CARE for American Lives 09:04 SOTU: Al Green's Sign Torn to Shreds 12:05 SOTU: President Trump on Dems Allowing the Border Invasion 12:55 SOTU: President Trump on Oil "Drill Baby Drill!" 13:48 SOTU: President Trump Calls Out Nancy Pelosi on Insider Trading 15:23 Nancy Pelosi on CNN - "Saved the Democracy at the Kitchen Table" 24:56 SOTU: President Trump Awards the Medal of Honor to USA Men's Hockey Team 33:54 Linguistic Complexity of the SOTU Addresses has Declined 34:55 SOTU: President Trump Honors WWII Veterans 41:46 SOTU: President Trump's Memorial for Charlie Kirk 43:19 SOTU: President Trump - "Our Nation is Back!" 46:52 SOTU: President Trump on Wall Street Buying Homes 51:50 SOTU: President Trump Discusses the Housing Crisis 59:37 Four judges on the Supreme Court Watched the SOTU Address 1:04:50 Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's Rebuttal to the SOTU 1:08:52 "Release the [REDACTED] Files" Pin 1:09:38 SOTU: President Trump on Health Care 1:12:10 Bill Gates Admits to Having an Affair with TWO Russian Women?! 1:15:47 Chewing the Fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump sets the record for the longest State of the Union in American history: recognizing the USA Men's Hockey Team, Erika Kirk and more. Dana explains why Trump's proposal for “Trump Accounts” is a ponzi scheme that is creating another entitlement program. Kamala Harris now says she “might” run for President.Democrats prop up Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give their response. Dana explains why Gavin Newsom should watch out for Spanberger in 2028 because she SEEMS less politically nuts. Trump urges solving Iran with diplomacy to ensure they never obtain a nuclear weapon, forcing both parties to stand up. Nancy Pelosi was CAUGHT OFF GUARD when CNN pointed out that Elizabeth Warren stood and applauded as President Trump ridiculed her with regard to insider trading.Dana reacts to the Democrats and media responses to Trump's State of The Union. Zohran Mamdani and AOC make an ad in Spanish to remind illegal aliens they can get free childcare. Leftist media continues to DRAG the US Men's Hockey Team over the celebration of their gold medal.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Humannhttps://HumanN.comSupport your heart health. Grab HumanN Turmeric Chews at Sam's Club right now. Fast Growing Treeshttps://FastGrowingTrees.com/DanaGet huge spring deals with Fast Growing Trees, save up to 50% off selects plus an extra 20% off your first order. Use code DANA at checkout!Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaThis is the year to create a more stable financial future.  Open a qualified account with Noble Gold and receive a 3 oz Silver Virtue coin free. Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTry Relief Factor's 3-week Quickstart for just $19.95—tell them Dana sent you and see if you can be next to control your pain!Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DANA or call 972-PATRIOTSwitch to Patriot Mobile in minutes—keep your number and phone or upgrade, then take a stand today with promo code DANA for a free month of service!Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaMake 2026 the year you protect your family with solid options—Get the Byrna today.WebRoothttps://Webroot.com/DanaMake the switch! Get 60% off Webroot Total Protection for a limited time.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

Michael Cohen reacts to Donald Trump worrying about his State of the Union address as many members of Congress announce plans to boycott his speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday's A.M. Update tackles fresh media spin on the chairman of the Joint Chiefs supposedly wavering on potential Iran action—prompting President Trump to set the record straight—while the latest Mar-a-Lago security breach draws a characteristically candid response from the president. California Governor Gavin Newsom's attempts to connect with audiences fall flat in revealing ways, as he signals a Democratic shift toward seeming more "culturally normal" ahead of future elections. Amid boycotts of tonight's State of the Union, falling mortgage rates spark mixed economic signals, Chinese firms face accusations of stealing U.S. AI tech secrets, and Robert De Niro's sudden call for unity rings hollow given his past rhetoric. The episode closes with heartfelt gratitude for the administration's focus on angel families, including a new national day of recognition, powerful testimonies from victims' loved ones, and a reminder of the human stakes in securing the border and combating trafficking.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, General Dan Cain Iran, Trump Truth Social, Gavin Newsom SAT gaffe, Democrats State of the Union boycott, mortgage rates drop, Chinese AI theft Anthropic, Robert De Niro unity, Angel Family Day, Lincoln Riley, Tom Homan border, immigration deportations

So the supreme court actually put a check on the Mad King.  Tariffs, as Donny Dementia uses them, are unconstitutional and cannot stand.  What comes next?  What does it mean to the rest of us?Prepare for the meltdown....Stay strong, stay safe, we're in this together.-T

The internet laughed. The boycott was real.When Druski's mega church skit went viral, millions joked about the culture of Black mega churches. But at the same time, Pastor Jamal Bryant was mobilizing thousands in a nationwide boycott of Target over DEI rollbacks.So which is it?Is the Black Church a punchline… or one of the most powerful institutions in America?In this conversation, we break down:• The Target boycott and its real economic impact• Whether corporate America still responds to organized faith communities• Why mega churches get mocked — and whether it's deserved• The tension between influence, accountability, and public perception• What role the Black Church plays in culture, politics, and economic power in 2026This isn't just about religion.It's about money. Influence. Culture. And who actually moves the needle.Watch the full episode and decide for yourself:Mocked… or powerful?Drop your thoughts in the comments.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Neoborn Caveman delivers a pro-humanity critique of facial recognition surveillance turning shoppers into suspects, exposing how stores like ShopRite, Wegmans, and UK chains like Sainsbury's scan faces without meaningful consent to create digital fingerprints checked against ban databases, warns of permanent data retention and sharing even on mistakes, highlights disproportionate harm to marginalized communities through error-prone tech, and calls for resistance through boycotting, legislation, and refusing normalization before infrastructure locks in total tracking linked to digital IDs and currencies.Key TakeawaysFacial scanning erodes privacy without consent.Databases turn errors into permanent records.Tech normalizes surveillance as safety.Marginalized groups face amplified harms.Corporate profit drives data collection.Resistance preserves future choices.Normalization leads to expanded control.Boycotts challenge infrastructure growth.Transparency exposes system biases.Humanity demands alternative paths.Sound Bites"Have you been paying attention to what's happening when you walk into a grocery store?""cameras mounted at the entrance are scanning your face, measuring the distance between your eyes, the shape of your nose, the contours of your jaw.""They're creating what they call your 'facial geometry'—basically a digital fingerprint of your face—and checking it against a database.""You didn't agree to this. Most people don't even know it's happening.""ShopRite stores across Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey have been doing this for years.""ShopRite keeps your facial data for 90 days if you're not flagged. If their system thinks you match someone who's been banned—even by mistake—your data gets kept permanently and shared across all their locations plus their third-party tech provider.""This isn't just ShopRite. This is becoming standard practice.""Wegmans is doing it. In the UK, Sainsbury's just expanded their facial recognition system to additional stores after what they called a 'seismic' drop in theft at their trial locations.""This is about normalization. This is about building the infrastructure. This is about getting people used to the idea that being surveilled is just part of shopping now. Just part of existing in public.""Once that's normalized, once the cameras are installed and the databases are built, the scope of what they're used for will expand. It always does."Join the tea house at patreon.com/theneoborncavemanshow—free to enter, real talk, lives, no ads, no algorithms.keywords: facial recognition surveillance, shoprite scanning, wegmans tech, sainsbury's system, digital fingerprint, data retention, privacy erosion, marginalized harms, infrastructure normalization, digital idsHumanity centered satirical takes on the world & news + music - with a marble mouthed host.Free speech marinated in comedy.Supporting Purple Rabbits.Viva los Conejos Morados. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people." In this episode, we explore Grievance #24 in the Declaration of Independence, which condemns the British practice of privateering amongst other things. Topics include the following: -the destruction of Norfolk and Falmouth--the towns alluded to in Grievance #24 -the legal differences between official action by navies and semi-official actions by privateers -the massacre of enslaved people on the Zong (aka the Zorg) -the diversity of seafarers in the 18th century -the Continental Association of 1774, signed by all of the original 13 Colonies except for Georgia, which boycotted goods from Britain and British colonies that did not join -the politics and practicalities of boycotts on products and shipping, including the repackaging of goods to falsify their origins -the origins of the first American privateers and the Continental Navy as well as the individual State navies -privateering, slavery, and the slave trade

If you've ever thought:“I care deeply about what's happening in the world, but I'm terrified of saying the wrong thing and nuking my business”—this episode is for you.This episode is not a call for everyone to start posting infographics between launch emails. It's a reckoning with a harder question:What does it actually mean to operate from your values under capitalism—and what happens when you don't?First: let's talk about scroll rage (s/o @hottranslifecoach for coining this term)You know how road rage works? You're behind someone driving ten under the speed limit, you're swearing, spiraling, projecting. Then you pass them and it's a 92-year-old woman gripping the steering wheel for dear life. And you feel terrible.Social media is that—but no one ever passes the car.People don't know you. They don't know your context, your history, your lived experience, or what unprocessed trauma is showing up in a tiny bit of screen that can't possibly hold nuance. They just see a fragment and unload their nervous system onto it.This is the water we're all swimming in when we talk about “showing up consistently” online. Whether that's political, as a business owner, or to hopefully make your ex feel bad when you post a thirst trap. Scroll Rage is the offloading a troll has into that space that makes you feel like the 92-year old driver—like you're hanging on for dear life.An obvious reminder: Everything is political.Being a woman is political.Being white is political.Being chronically ill is political.Providing healthcare is political.Providing therapy is political.Running a business under capitalism is political.The question isn't whether your business is political.It's whether you're conscious about how.In this episode we discuss what it means to front your politics in business.Plus I give you some tea about how this played out for big companies who had a lot more money to throw around, and therefore a lot more to lose (and gain) by sharing their politics online.The point is not to make a case for performative ally ship (quite the contrary, as most of the research showed that if a brand seemed to be performing it negatively impacted sales) but more to explore how activism impacts capitalism…ya know, just for funnies.What the research actually showsA University of Arizona study on corporate sociopolitical activism analyzed hundreds of activism events across 150+ U.S. firms and found:* When a company's political stance aligned with its stakeholders, stock value increased (~0.7%)* When it misaligned, stock value dropped (~2.45%)* Sales followed the same pattern: alignment = growth, mismatch = declineTranslation:People don't punish values. They punish incoherence. But honestly—by a really nominal amount…Another 2025 study in the Journal of Business Research confirmed that:* Consumers are not a monolith* Political ideology shapes brand loyalty* Activism polarizes—but not randomlyYou don't lose “everyone.” You lose people who were never actually aligned with you in the first place.So… should you be political in your business?Here's the actual answer:* If your politics are integrated into why and how you work → yes, probably.* If your politics would actively prevent people from accessing essential care or services → maybe not front loaded in your marketing, but still privately of course.* If you're posting to look “on the right side” without education or action → absolutely not.* If your value is privacy and you do your activism offline → that is still a value.Being political doesn't mean being loud.It means being in integrity with yourself.A note on education and responsibilityHaving a take means doing the work.Paying educators. Reading. Learning. Being wrong and repairing.Not outsourcing your conscience to Instagram slides.Creators and educators I deeply respect who are POC and more qualified to teach you about social justice than I am:* Adrienne Maree Brown* Patrisse Cullors* Susanna Barkataki* Jenan Matari* Rachel Cargle* Blair ImaniThere is no excuse for being uninformed. There is grace for being in process.Final spicy truthStaying “neutral” in public while privately benefiting from systems of harm is still a political choice.People saying that their value is “protecting their nervous system” are not anyone I would hire to help me heal via way of spiritual bypassing.Resources Cited:Academic Sources (Politics & Consumer Behavior):* NBER Working Paper — The Musk Partisan Effect on Tesla Sales (2025). https://doi.org/10.3386/w34413* University of Arizona — The Price of Taking a Stance… https://news.arizona.edu/story/price-taking-stance-how-corporate-sociopolitical-activism-impacts-bottom-line* Journal of Marketing — Corporate Sociopolitical Activism and Firm Value https://doi.org/10.1177/0022242920937000* Journal of Marketing Research — Should Your Brand Pick a Side? https://doi.org/10.1177/0022243720947682News & Reported Impact:* Bud Light Boycott Effects Endure — Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciapark/2024/07/18/bud-light-boycott-effects-endure-brand-drops-to-third/* Bud Light boycott impact summary — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Light_boycott* Did Starbucks Lose $12B from Boycotts? — Snopes. https://www.snopes.com/news/2023/12/07/starbucks-12-billion-loss-due-to-israel/* Ben & Jerry's co-founder resigns — Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/business/ben-jerrys-co-founder-resigns-citing-loss-independence-under-unilever-2025-09-17/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carakovacs.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast, Kushal chats with Nikhil Mehra and Aadit Kapadia about the entire back and forth between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the BCCI and ICC where Bangladesh refuses to play their matches inside India. The ICC has refused to cede to the demands of the BCB and now they are looking at being removed from the tournament. Follow them: X: @ask0704 X: @TweetinderKaul #deshdrohibcci #icc #india #bangladesh #t20worldcup #bcb ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

When it comes to fighting those in power, one of the many tools we have is boycotting. Samantha and Anney shed some light on the effectiveness (or not) of recent boycotts against large companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Flock surveillance cameras leak license plates https://www.404media.co/police-unmask-millions-of-surveillance-targets-because-of-flock-redaction-error/  https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/01/ftc-finalizes-order-settling-allegations-gm-onstar-collected-sold-geolocation-data-without-consumers   Apple selects Gemini AI to power Siri https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-confirms-google-gemini-will-power-siri-says-privacy-remains-a-priority/   Hacker gets 7 years in jail for hacking Amsterdam ports https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-gets-seven-years-for-breaching-rotterdam-and-antwerp-ports/   Stubborn boycotts https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/1j62za5/is_it_ok_to_send_ripped_up_junk_mail_back_to_the/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/

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Godfrey is joined by Peter Gunz, Punisher, Vishnu Vaka, Akeem Woods, and Dante Nero for another incredible episode of IGWT. The crew dives into viral fame that doesn't pay, influencers with massive followings and no money, and how clout, power, and outrage collide online. The conversation jumps from myths and church drama to Trump clips, global politics, boycotts, and the strange logic of the algorithm. Peter Gunz stops by, Black history gets its shine, and internet culture moments like the One Pound Fish guy resurface as the group breaks down why certain stories take over the feed while others disappear. Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust. Original Air Date: 01/09/2026 00:00 – Cold Open & Confusing Intro 01:00 – Viral With a Million Followers… and No Money 02:15 – Brand Deals, Clout & Who's Actually Getting Paid 08:00 – Church Drama & Public Outrage 10:45 – Power, Hypocrisy & Who Gets Judged 14:05 – Trump Clips & Political Theater 19:00 – Black History & Sports Representation 21:30 – Viral Racism, Ads & Corporate Backlash 24:00 – Boycotts, Messaging & Internet Logic 28:45 – Politics, Power & Global Influence 33:00 – Media, TV & Cultural Storytelling 41:00 – Awards, Recognition & Industry Bias 48:00 – January 6th, Pardons & Accountability 52:30 – Internet Culture Spirals 57:40 – One Pound Fish Guy 01:07:30 – Sports, Internet Clips & Commentary 01:14:30 – Final Thoughts, Plugs & Wrap-Up ----------------------------------------------

Slavery did not end in the nineteenth century—it persists today, hidden in global supply chains, religious justifications, and systems of power. Kevin Bales and Michael Rota join Evan Rosa to explore modern slavery through history, psychology, and theology, asking why it remains so difficult to see and confront.“It's time some person should see these calamities to their end.” (Thomas Clarkson, 1785)“There are millions of slaves in the world today.” (Kevin Bales, 2025)In this episode, they consider how conscience, power, and religious belief can either sustain enslavement or become forces for abolition. Together they discuss the psychology of slaveholding, faith's complicity and resistance, Quaker abolitionism, modern debt bondage, ISIS and Yazidi slavery, and what meaningful action looks like today.https://freetheslaves.net/––––––––––––––––––Episode Highlights“There are millions of slaves in the world today.”“Statistics isn't gonna do it. I need to actually show people things.”“They have sexual control. They can do what they like.”“Slavery is flowing into our lives hidden in the things we buy.”“We have to widen our sphere of concern.”––––––––––––––––––About Kevin BalesKevin Bales is a leading scholar and activist in the global fight against modern slavery. He is Professor of Contemporary Slavery at the University of Nottingham and co-founder of Free the Slaves, an international NGO dedicated to ending slavery worldwide. Bales has spent more than three decades researching forced labor, debt bondage, and human trafficking, combining academic rigor with on-the-ground investigation. His work has shaped international policy, influenced anti-slavery legislation, and brought global attention to forms of enslavement often dismissed as historical. He is the author of several influential books, including Disposable People and Friends of God, Slaves of Men, which examines the complex relationship between religion and slavery across history and into the present. Learn more and follow at https://www.kevinbales.org and https://www.freetheslaves.netAbout Michael RotaMichael Rota is Professor of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, where he teaches and researches in the philosophy of religion, moral psychology, and the history of slavery and religion. His work spans scholarly articles on the definition of slavery, the moral psychology underlying social change and abolition, and the relevance of theological concepts to ethical life. Rota is co-author with Kevin Bales of Friends of God, Slaves of Men: Religion and Slavery, Past and Present, a comprehensive interdisciplinary study of how religions have both justified and resisted systems of enslaving human beings from antiquity to the present day. He is also the author of Taking Pascal's Wager: Faith, Evidence, and the Abundant Life, an extended argument for the reasonableness and desirability of Christian commitment. In addition to his academic writing, he co-leads projects in philosophy and education and is co-founder of Personify, a platform exploring AI and student learning. Learn more and follow at his faculty profile and personal website https://mikerota.wordpress.com and on X/Twitter @mikerota.––––––––––––––––––Helpful Links And ResourcesDisposable People by Kevin Baleshttps://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520281820/disposable-peopleFriends of God, Slaves of Men by Kevin Bales and Michael Rotahttps://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520383265/friends-of-god-slaves-of-menFree the Slaveshttps://www.freetheslaves.netVoices for Freedomhttps://voicesforfreedom.orgInternational Justice Missionhttps://www.ijm.orgTalitha Kumhttps://www.talithakum.info––––––––––––––––––Show Notes– Slavery named as a contemporary moral crisis obscured by twentieth-century abolition narratives– Kevin Bales's encounter with anti-slavery leaflet in London, mid-1990s– “There are millions of slaves in the world today … I thought, look, that can't be true because I don't know that. I'm a professor. I should know that.”– Stories disrupting moral distance more powerfully than statistics– “There were three little stories inside, about three different types of enslavement … it put a hook in me like a fish and pulled me.”– United Nations documentation mostly ignored despite vast evidence– Decades of investigation into contemporary slavery– Fieldwork across five regions, five forms of enslavement– Kevin Bales's book, Disposable People as embodied witness with concrete stories– “Statistics isn't gonna do it. I need to actually show people things. There's gonna be something that breaks hearts the way it did me when I was in the field.”– Psychological resistance to believing slavery touches ordinary life– Anti-Slavery International as original human rights organization founded in U.K. in 1839– Quaker and Anglican foundations of abolitionist movements– Religion as both justification for slavery and engine of resistance– Call for renewed faith-based abolition today– Slavery and religion intertwined from early human cultures– Colonial expansion intensifying moral ambiguity– Columbus, Genoa, and enslavement following failed gold extraction– Spanish royal hesitation over legitimacy of slavery– Las Casas's moral conversion after refusal of absolution– “He eventually realized this is totally wrong. What we are doing, we are destroying these people. And this is not what God wants us to be doing.”– Sepúlveda's Aristotelian defense of hierarchy and profit– Moral debate without effective structural enforcement– Power described as intoxicating and deforming conscience– Hereditary debt bondage in Indian villages– Caste, ethnicity, and generational domination– Sexual violence as mechanism of absolute control– “They have sexual control. They can beat up the men, rape the women, steal the children. They can do pretty much what they like.”– Three-year liberation process rooted in trust, education, and collective refusal– Former slaves returning as teachers and organizers– Liberation compared to Plato's allegory of the cave– Post-liberation vulnerability and risk of recapture– Power inverted in Christian teaching– “The disciples are arguing about who's the greatest, and Jesus says, the greatest among you will be the slave of all… don't use power to help yourself. Use it to serve.”– Psychological explanations for delayed abolition– The psychological phenomenon of “motivated reasoning” that shapes moral conclusions– “The conclusions we reach aren't just shaped by the objective evidence the world provides. They're shaped also by the internal desires and goals and motivations people have.”– Economic self-interest and social consensus sustaining injustice– Quaker abolition through relational, conscience-driven confrontation– First major religious body to forbid slaveholding– Boycotts of slave-produced goods and naval blockade of slave trade– Modern slavery as organized criminal enterprise– ISIS enslavement of Yazidi women– Religious reasoning weaponized for genocide– “They said, for religious reasons, we just need to eradicate this entire outfit.”– Online slave auctions and cultural eradication– Internal Islamic arguments for abolition– Restricting the permissible for the common good– Informing conscience as first step toward action– Community sustaining long-term resistance– Catholic religious sisters as leading global abolitionists– Hidden slavery embedded in everyday consumer goods– “There's so much slavery flowing into our lives which is hidden… in our homes, our watches, our computers, the minerals, all this.”– Expanding moral imagination beyond immediate needs– “Your sphere of concern has to be wider… how do I start caring about something that I don't see?”– “It's time some person should see these calamities to their end.” (Thomas Clarkson, 1785)––––––––––––––––––#ModernSlavery#FaithAndJustice#HumanDignity#Abolition#FreeTheSlavesProduction NotesThis podcast featured Kevin Bales and Michael RotaEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Noah SenthilA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Think the Boston Tea Party made America a coffee-drinking nation? Historian Michelle McDonald reveals the truth: colonists were already choosing coffee over tea because it was cheaper. Michelle Craig McDonald, the Librarian/Director of the Library & Museum at the American Philosophical Society and author of Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States, explains how coffee shaped American identity long before the Revolution. You'll hear about Revolutionary-era women storming a Boston warehouse to seize hoarded coffee and sell it at regulated prices. You'll discover why Parliament protected coffee while taxing tea. And you'll learn how enslaved Caribbean laborers made America's favorite beverage possible. From colonial coffee houses to debates about caffeine addiction in the early republic, discover how one imported commodity became distinctly American. Michelle's Website | Book |Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/429 EPISODE OUTLINE 00:00:00  Introduction 00:03:20  Meet our Guest  00:04:35  Coffee vs. Tea in Early America 00:06:50  Coffeehouses and How Coffee Was Served 00:08:04  Medical Concerns About Coffee 00:09:12  Coffee Production 00:12:35  Attempts to Grow Coffee in North America 00:14:04 The Use of Enslaved Labor in Coffee Cultivation 00:19:50 The Early American Market for Coffee 00:22:21  Early American Coffee Connoisseurs 00:29:57  Early American Coffeehouses 00:34:48  Coffee and the American Revolution 00:36:40 The Boston Coffee Riot, 1777 00:42:48 Coffee in the Early Republic 00:45:00 Coffee and the Haitian Revolution 00:47:53 Early Republic Attempts to Grow Coffee 00:50:55 Early Republic Coffee Culture 00:53:56 Time Warp 00:58:31 Conclusion RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

“They told us to pray… but they never taught us how to multiply.”In this explosive episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant drops one of the most important economic, spiritual, and cultural messages of our time. This is the conversation that billion-dollar corporations hope you never hear.Dr. Bryant exposes the hidden power of Black spending, the truth behind the Target boycott, and the real reason so many of our communities stay stuck. He breaks down how faith institutions must evolve from shouting and survival… to strategy, literacy, and economic leadership.This isn't an interview.This is a blueprint for liberation.Inside this episode, you'll discover: How Black Americans spend $12 million a day at Target — and why that number is a sleeping giant The five demands made to Target (and why none have been honored) Why Black, Christian, Muslim, and Jewish unity is the key to economic power How the church can move from emotion to economic strategy Dr. Bryant's 10–10–80 rule — the formula that changed his financial life Why AI will either create Wakanda… or the Flintstones The truth about returning citizens and why the church must evolve to support themIf you care about money, justice, community, faith, power, or the economic survival of Black America… don't skip this episode.This is your wake-up call.Your strategy session.Your invitation to shift the culture. Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs it.Inside the Vault with Ash Cash — the #1 money mindset show in the world.CHAPTERS00:00 – Cold Open: “Black people spend $12M a day at Target.”02:19 – Inside the Vault intro + Dr. Jamal Bryant arrives05:03 – The mission behind Dr. Bryant's ministry07:06 – Why the Black church lost influence — and the path back09:45 – The real story behind the Target boycott13:34 – The 5 demands and what they mean for Black America17:05 – Black economic power: the numbers exposed21:01 – Cross-faith unity as an engine for liberation23:53 – Money, faith & the 90% we never learned to multiply26:45 – Building empowered churches and communities32:27 – Rebuilding Black economics: homeownership, AI & the future37:07 – Leadership, entrepreneurship & the truth about failure42:05 – Returning citizens & the responsibility of the church46:03 – Final gems: “Your assignment is what irritates you.”47:26 – How to join the movement: TargetFast.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy