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New Jersey sues a government contractor behind the operation of an illegal immigrant detention center in Newark over claims of inhumane conditions, while immigration officials dispute it. President Trump's pick to replace Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is Bill Pulte - a surprise choice, with many criticizing his lack of experience. A massive Pentagon loan to a small company with ties to President Trump's son comes under scrutiny, as the expedited approval points back to the White House. U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz fills in at the White House Press briefing, weighing in on topics from TrumpRx to TDS. Cozy Earth: This Father's Day, visit https://www.CozyEarth.com & Use code MEGYN for up to 20% off Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This episode is presented by Create A Video – AP Dillon is a reporter for the North State Journal. Read her reporting at NSJonline.com. She publishes a Substack.com newsletter called More To The Story. We discuss the foreign-funded activist campaign against data centers and a power ranking of teacher unions which found the North Carolina organizations very weak.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com
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From the cervix to the vulva, so much of female anatomy has been understudied, misunderstood, and underserved — until now. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Casperson sits down with Dr. Andrew Goldstein, one of the world's foremost experts in vulvovaginal and cervical health, for a deep dive into the cutting edge of women's sexual medicine. We're talking new research, new treatments, and a whole lot of "why didn't anyone tell us this sooner?" energy. If you or someone you love has ever dealt with vulvar pain, lichen sclerosis, arousal difficulties, or just wants to understand their anatomy better — this one is unmissable. About Dr. Andrew Goldstein Dr. Andrew Goldstein is a board-certified OB/GYN and one of the world's leading specialists in vulvovaginal disorders, cervical health, and female sexual medicine. He is the founder of the Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders, co-author of Reclaiming Desire, and a tireless advocate for research funding and clinical advancement in women's health. He has dedicated his career to conditions that medicine has long dismissed — and he is actively changing that.
SUMMARY: The biggest enterprise AI question may no longer be which model is smartest? Instead, which organization can most effectively operationalize, govern, and economically scale AI agents across the business?'SHOW: 1032SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Enterprise AI Show #1032 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GsK_RUnYroISHOW SPONSORS:ShareGate - ShareGate Protect. Microsoft 365 Governance. We got this.Nasuni - Activate your data for AI and request a demoSHOW NOTES:Opening Thesis - How will team collaboration evolve within Enterprise AI?Question: Any suggestions on how to introduce enterprise-level governance and standardisation for agentic coding? Like skills, rules, plugins, context etcKey Topics 1. This isn't a Coding-specific problem. Every team has this issue. If your processes weren't well defined and enforced before, they will be worse nowNot it's not just process standardization, but “buy-in” standardization2. Everything moves so fast, so managers don't have the answers (yet) AI value is being created bottom-up, but paid for (and mandated) top-downThe current measurements aren't useful (tokenmaxxing, all-or-nothing, etc.)3. The governance tools don't exist yet.And it's not clear that anyone wants them. They didn't want them before. How do you even define governance? What's the baby step before that, reuse and basic sharing? 4. Are we ready to invest in “Centers of Excellence” again? 5. We under-estimate the “creativity” element in human buy-in. Is success measured in improvement or replacement?How much of that did “you” do? We don't know how to measure that.We haven't lived through an AI-centric promotion cycle yet6. Bottom-up and Top-down need to find some common language and middle ground. Have they walked a mile in each other's shoes yet (or lately)?How to bring a reality to the hype vs. demands vs. learning curve?How long is an AI-centric cycle vs. a pre-AI-centric cycle? FEEDBACK?Email: show @ the enterprise ai show dot comeBluesky: @TheEntAIShow.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @TheEntAIShowInstagram: @TheEntAIShow
A must-listen episode: Host Dr. Jay Anders welcomes Kimberly Brandt, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Together they discuss slow value-based care adoption in Medicare, CMS's data quality push through FHIR APIs and USCDI, and how AI will help flag fraud across millions of daily claims. Brandt also discusses what it means for CMS to pay for 'outcomes rather than transactions'. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/
What if sporadic communications are doing more damage to your fundraising than donor fatigue or a tight economy? In a sector where small, underfunded comms teams and pressure to "stay humble" are the norm, too many nonprofits are under-communicating their impact and missing out on vital support and deeper donor connections. In today's episode, Josh Gryniewicz interviews Justin Reid to discuss the value of consistent, human-centered communication. Tune in to learn how to build basic narrative infrastructure even with a small team, use AI as scaffolding instead of generating more "slop," and create content that helps your donors and beneficiaries actually see themselves in your work. Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources [NPFX] How a $10M Mindset Can Break the "Who You Know" Funding Barrier https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/how-a-10m-mindset-can-break-the-who-you-know-funding-barrier [NPFX] Co-Creating Solutions: The Next Level of Community Listening https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/co-creating-solutions-the-next-level-of-community-listening-narrative-strategy [NPFX] How to Measure the Impact of Your Narrative Change Strategy https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/how-to-measure-the-impact-of-your-narrative-change-strategy [NPFX] Authentic, Ethical, and Effective Messaging — From Theory to Practice https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/authentic-ethical-and-effective-messaging-from-theory-to-practice Guest Justin "Jay" Reid is the founder of Renaissance Digital, a Durham, NC-based production company and consultancy built on narrative-led, culture-centered storytelling and creative infrastructure for organizations. Jay spent a decade developing content and communications strategy at Cities United, a national organization dedicated to supporting cities in reducing homicides and shootings through comprehensive public safety plans. That work shaped his approach to storytelling as advocacy, and his belief that narrative infrastructure is the key to producing consistent, quality content at scale. Through Renaissance Digital, Jay supports organizations and events with creative production and strategic consulting, developed an AI-powered content and storytelling tool, Creative Studio, and partners with organizations to develop the creative systems they need to show up consistently. At the center of Jay's work is culture as infrastructure: the thing that shapes how people connect, trust, and make meaning. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinireid/ https://www.renaissance.digital/ https://studio.renaissance.digital/ Host Josh Gryniewicz is the founder and Chief Narrative Strategist at Odd Duck, a storytelling-for-social-change creative consultancy focused on impact-driven organizations. Josh is the co-author of the award-winning national bestseller, Interrupting Violence. For over a decade, he has worked in nonprofit communication. In 2018, he founded Odd Duck to combine his passions for storytelling and social change. The agency's Navigating Misinformation for Community Health framework has been shared with over a thousand community health organizations. Odd Duck has worked with nearly a hundred change-making organizations and advised hundreds more, including the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the Harvard School of Public Health, and the White House. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgryniewicz/ https://oddduck.io/ https://www.interruptingviolence.com/ Connect with NPFX LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/npfx/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/npfxpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/npfx_podcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ipmadvancement
The 2027 Marketplace Final Rule from CMS is here! Join Sarah as she pulls out takeaways for insurance agents selling ACA plans. Get Connected:
The governors of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are seeking measures to limit the growth of AI data centers as community members decry their expansion. Jo Ling Kent reports. GPS data appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance in the Bahamas, a source tells CBS News. Cristian Benavides reports. Texas state Rep. James Talarico is reacting to Ken Paxton's win in the Republican runoff that set up what's bound to be a pivotal race in the 2026 midterms. Ed O'Keefe reports. Meta says its rolling out paid social subscriptions that will include exclusive features like "super reactions" and customizable themes. Kelly O'Grady reports. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma explains what high-functioning burnout is and how it can have long-term health consequences. Reality TV is one of the most beloved and controversial genres to emerge from the 20th century. For the "USA to Z" series, Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at how it has shaped American culture. Broadway star Joshua Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the "Ragtime" musical, which depicts the stories of Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 25% of U.S. adults—roughly 60 million Americans—live with chronic pain, while approximately 8.5% experience high-impact chronic pain that significantly limits their daily life or ability to work. Chronic pain is one of the most misunderstood health challenges in modern society, often forcing people to navigate invisible suffering, medical uncertainty, and profound personal transformation. In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, former Silicon Valley CEO and Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute Fellow Nancy Deyo shares her extraordinary story of survival, identity loss, and rebuilding after a medical crisis on Mount Kilimanjaro changed the course of her life. What began as an ambitious climb turned into a fifteen-year journey marked by misdiagnosis, persistent pain, opioid dependence, and the collapse of the high-performance mindset that once fueled her success. Nancy opens up about the emotional and psychological realities of chronic illness, including what happens when discipline, endurance, and “pushing through” are no longer enough. Unable to sit because of debilitating pain, she attended graduate school lying on an army cot, later traveled across the world stretched across three airplane seats, and eventually found her way back into professional life—all while learning how to adapt to a body and future she could no longer control. Drawing from the experiences detailed in her forthcoming memoir, Perilous Ascent, Nancy offers people a powerful conversation about resilience that goes beyond motivational clichés. This episode explores the hidden costs of achievement culture, the loneliness of invisible illness, navigating flawed healthcare systems, and how to reconstruct identity when life no longer responds to effort in the same way it once did. Whether you are facing chronic pain, burnout, major life disruption, or simply searching for a more sustainable understanding of success and resilience, this conversation delivers practical wisdom, emotional honesty, and a compelling reminder that adaptation—not perfection—can become the path forward. For more information: https://nancydeyo.com/ Discover More: https://nancydeyo.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democrats are demanding that the Department of Agriculture secure new childcare options for federal employees. In April, USDA's current childcare service provider announced it would not renew its contract, closing two childcare centers in the D.C. region in July. But Democrats say USDA has not communicated any plans to offer an alternative to the employees who rely on those centers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode is presented by Create A Video – A bunch of people packed the Charlotte City Council chambers last night to call for a moratorium on new data centers in the Queen City. The pause would be for 150 days. Leftist activists dominated the speaker list. But is the aim to ban data centers or is it to create a framework for future approvals?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com
Tom is back! Thanks to Lee Overstreet for guest co-hosting last week. ICEpower announced their new Class-D amplifier modules using an all-new design they’re calling Super Conductor. RBH separated their entry-level speakers into the dome tweeter Impression Series and the folded ribbon tweeter Inspire Series while introducing new flagship Tower 88 models in each. Pictures […] The post AV Rant #999.9g: Taking a Gamble on Dual Centers appeared first on AV Rant.
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Cyndi Peach shares her transition from a 30-year career at Intel into commercial real estate investing, focusing on necessity-based retail strip centers through Nextphase Venture Partners. She explains how diversifying income streams led her from residential rentals into value-add retail investments, emphasizing strong locations, tenant mix, and long-term cash flow. Cyndi also discusses the role of AI in sourcing and underwriting deals, the importance of strong property management, and how strategic retail investing can create stable investor returns. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
What does it take to rebuild the foundation of public health in the United States, and why did it take 30 years to get here? Director of the Division of Jurisdictional Support, CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Center, Stacey Madison Jenkins breaks down the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), a $4.6 billion investment reaching more than 100 health departments nationwide. Designed to strengthen the core of the system, not just respond to crises, PHIG is funding workforce expansion, modern data systems, and the everyday capabilities that keep communities safe. Jenkins explains how a nationwide shortage of 80,000 public health workers pushed the system to the brink, and how targeted investments are already putting thousands of professionals back into the field. From improving food safety inspections in Texas to doubling clinic capacity in Oklahoma and modernizing disease tracking in Nebraska, the results are tangible, local, and often invisible when they're working well.This work is supported by funds made available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, through OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.Public Health Infrastructure Grant: Resources & Impact - PHIG
President Donald Trump on Sunday wrote on Truth Social that he has told his representatives not to rush into a deal with Iran and that “time is on our side.” He added that a deal is not fully negotiated yet, but if he were to sign a deal with Iran, it will be good and proper.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added public health screening for Ebola at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The screening applies to passengers returning from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.At least 82 people were killed and some 120 others were injured in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's coal-producing Shanxi province. Rescue efforts are underway, and the cause of the explosion, and potential safety lapses, are under investigation.
Quantum Spirituality "Doorways Into Consciousness" Unlock the potential in YOUR life. We may think Quantum Spirituality is a new concept, but Best-Selling author Peter Canova, winner of 45 book awards, is here to explain that the concept of Quantum Spirituality is really a "Back to the Future" AWAKENING. Quantum Spirituality is about piercing the hidden reality and operation of our universe with the twin bookends of quantum physics and ancient spiritual wisdom. It is about Science, Gnostic Mysticism, and Connecting with Source Wisdom. Join us as we explore the past in our present for our full future potential. BIO: Peter Canova is a businessman, a 45-book award-winning author, and a national speaker. His interviews include three appearances on Coast to Coast with George Noory, numerous national and international radio and TV interviews, and keynote speeches at such venues as the Unity National Convention, the Centers for Spiritual Living National Convention, and as the lead-off speaker at the Global Alliance for Transformational Entertainment (GATE). Gate featured the leading spiritual and inspirational speakers from around the world. Peter's international business background- luxury hotel development, shipping, and import/exporting- carried him around the world, giving him an insider's view of international politics, spirituality, religions, and finance. https://www.petercanova.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Spirituality-Mysticism-Connecting-Consciousness/dp/1591434637/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Chat with Kat during Live Show with Video Stream: write a question on YouTube Have a Question for the Show? Go to Facebook– Dreams that Can Save Your Life Facebook Professional–Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos http://kathleenokeefekanavos.com/ Video Version: https://youtu.be/4WkWERg_wP0?si=whUxFG5xs4OgQnz-
In this episode we sit down with a powerhouse panel of researchers and practitioners to talk about a groundbreaking, high risk study breaking down the silos in Equine-Assisted Services (EAS). Funded by the Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF), this study is the very first to measure real time neurophysiological brain activity in children with autism while on horseback, while simultaneously tracking the physiology of both the horse and the horse leader.Our guests discuss the incredible value of participatory research, how data driven outcomes are reshaping everyday center programming, and why "humble curiosity" is the secret sauce to successful academic and practitioner partnerships.
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including an executive shake-up at Holly Hunt, the shutdown of Houzz's shopping site and dispatches from New York Design Week. Later, Susan Clark of Radnor shares her take on design centers, trade shows, and collectible furniture. This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource FurnitureLINKSRadnorBusiness of Home
Chelsea Follett joins Infinite Loops to explain why the "good old days" were far darker than most people imagine — and why progress should never be taken for granted. Chelsea is the managing editor of Human Progress and author of Centers of Progress and the forthcoming The Grim Old Days. We discuss why humans are so drawn to nostalgia, what life was really like in the preindustrial past, why doomsday predictions keep failing, and how freedom, innovation, and open inquiry helped create the modern world. Important Links: Learn More about Chelsea's upcoming book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Grim-Old-Days Read more of Chelsea's Human Progress work here: https://humanprogress.org/authors/chelsea-follett
In addition to facing the Medicare home health and hospice moratorium, New York home care providers have been grappling with the federal government's scrutiny of its Medicaid personal care program. The state defended the program appropriately, including pointing out that some of its data was off the mark, noted Al Cardillo, president and CEO of the Home Care Association of New York State. It's important not to paint the whole program with a broad brush of fraud and abuse when it might be an administrative problem, he pointed out. New York's Medicaid personal care program has a lot of anti-fraud protections, and the state actually rolled out Electronic Visit Verification before the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services took it to a national scale, commented Mordechai Wolhendler, founder and CEO of GlattHealth. One of the reasons the Medicaid personal care program has attracted so much national attention is it consumes most of the nation's Medicaid personal care dollars, Cardillo said. And now most of the program is the Consumer-Directed Personal Care Program (CDPAP), which allows the consumer to choose their caregiver who can be a family member. Internally, CDPAP has been dealing with a major transformation, moving more than 600 fiscal intermediaries to one. The lesson from this fraught experience is that stakeholders and the state are in it together, Wolhendler said. Follow us on social media: X: @McKHomeCare Facebook: McKnight's Home Care LinkedIn: McKnight's Home Care Instagram: mcknights_homecare Follow Home Care Association of New York on social media: X: @HCANYS Facebook: Home Care Association of New York State LinkedIn: HCANYS - Home Care Association of New York State Instagram: hcanys Follow GlattHealth on social media: LinkedIn: GlattHealth Consulting Group Show contributors:McKnight's Home Care Editor Liza Berger; Al Cardillo, president and CEO of the Home Care Association of New York State; and Mordechai Wolhendler, founder and CEO of GlattHealth, a New York-based consulting group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The World Health Organization met on Tuesday in Switzerland to discuss a deadly outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. According to the WHO, the outbreak, which has killed more than 130 people and infected more than 500, could last for months. Those numbers could be much, much higher than what they've been able to report. The Ebola outbreak comes in the midst of another deadly health crisis you've probably heard a lot about: hantavirus. It's part of a family of extremely dangerous viruses that are primarily spread by rats and mice. As all this is going on, you're probably wondering who's running the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? And who is currently the Surgeon General of the United States? The answer to both? Currently, no one has been confirmed by the Senate. To find out more about what's happening with America's public health system, we spoke with Apoorva Mandavilli. She's a science and global health reporter at the New York Times.And in headlines, President Donald Trump shows off the White House ballroom construction site, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sits for a Congressional hearing, and guess who's making a lot of money trading stocks? You're not going to like the answer.Show Notes: Check out Apoorva's work – www.nytimes.com/by/apoorva-mandavilli Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
John Hollinger and Nate Duncan discuss where the conference finals are going from here after two crazy Game 1s, break down the firing of Jason Kidd and the hiring of Jamahl Mosley (22:22), discuss the trade market for first-rounders with the lottery changes 31:39 and hit on which centers might be acquirable this offseason, and finally assess how the Detroit Pistons can get better to truly compete for a championship. 46:21 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome back to Home Design chat with Nancy where we tell you the truth about what happening in the design world. If you have been enjoying my podcasts please subscribe on the platform you use to listen to my podcasts.Today is May 20th. For years I have been publishing this podcast on Mondays but I have been having Technical problems. No fun especially since I'm a designer not a computer techy. I'm crossing my fingers . I hope the problem is solved.This podcast is about something more families are facing than ever before — aging in place and how homeowners are adapting their homes for elderly parents, relatives, and even planning ahead for themselves. Time moves fast and we will all be in situations that we don't really think about until we're there. We are seeing people aging and we can remember just yesterday how we were all younger.Families are turning spare bedrooms, first-floor guest suites, converted garages, and mother-in-law suites into comfortable living spaces for aging loved ones. The goal is simple: keep family close while allowing older adults to maintain as much independence, dignity, and safety as possible. 75% to 90% of older adults want to stay in their current homes as they age. They actively want to avoid assisted living.But 90% of U.S. homes are not physically ready to accommodate independent aging.Listen to this podcast to get ideas and suggestions about making your loved ones feel independent and part of the family.If you're planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at Nancy@NancyHugo.com—I'd love to hear from you.If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defends before a Senate subcommittee the newly-created $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund designed to compensate people unfairly targeted by the federal government. Democrats on the committee call it President Donald Trump's slush fund; President Trump endorses in the Texas U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn; President Trump tells reporters he was an hour away from ordering more military strikes on Iran when the request came from Mideast allies to give diplomacy another chance; President brings the media out to see the White House ballroom construction site, as Senate Democrats pledge to force Republicans to vote on whether they support a proposed $1 billion in taxpayer money for security upgrades included in a bill scheduled for floor debate this week; Centers for Disease Control & Prevention gives an update on the U.S. response to the deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa; Justice Department says Chinese executives and shipping container companies have been indicted on charges they restricted the supply of shipping containers during the COVID-19 pandemic to raise prices; Congressional Black Caucus Members celebrate that a college sports compensation bill has been pulled from the House floor schedule this week. CBC says it opposes the bill because it would "benefit major athletic institutions that continue to remain silent while Black voting rights and Black political power are being systematically dismantled across the South.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Walmart's strategic pivot is a seismic shift in retail logistics. With over 4,600 stores in the U.S., most within ten miles of 90% of Americans, Walmart's store-as-warehouse model is a direct challenge to Amazon's fulfillment dominance. Neil Twa dives into how this impacts sellers at every level. Meet a home organization seller doing $35K/month on Amazon, now rethinking their strategy. Neil outlines three actionable moves for sellers: audit your Amazon fulfillment dependency, diversify your channel mix, and leverage local fulfillment advantages. Whether you're just starting or scaling past $1M/month, these insights are crucial. Listen to The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast to navigate this retail revolution.
"[The]cruel irony here [is] that the world cannot get its act together to address these threats … people are dying, animals are suffering, we're losing rainforest … these are all interconnected threats," Neil Vora tells me on this week's episode of the Mongabay Newscast, just a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) reported more than 80 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo from an outbreak of the Ebola virus. Vora is a former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) epidemic intelligence service officer who deployed to the DRC to combat Ebola. He says the current strain, the Bundibugyo virus, is particularly dangerous because there is no current approved treatment or vaccine for it. While neither this virus nor the Andes virus, a type of hantavirus that originated in Chile and Argentina and killed three people on a cruise ship, is likely to cause a pandemic, says Vora, he stresses member states of the WHO are unprepared to address a pandemic should one occur. According to Vora, the WHO could have achieved a pandemic agreement to better address the threats pandemics pose. But that fell short when nations failed to adopt a system to equitably share tools such as vaccines. " And now those discussions on the pandemic agreement have stalled, and days later, we have these two outbreaks of zoonotic viruses." Neil Vora is the executive director of the Preventing Pandemics at the Source Coalition. Please take a minute to let us know what you think of our podcast here. Image Credit: Minks at a Swedish fur farm in 2009. Living in small cages very close to each other makes for easier transmission of pathogens. Image courtesy of Jo-Anne McArthur/Djurrattsalliansen/We Animals Media. —- Timecodes (00:00) Two outbreaks (07:55) Fur farms present a pandemic risk (15:17) Banning fur farms in the EU (23:10) 'We're hurting ourselves' (29:29) Preventing Pandemics at the Source Coalition
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In a sun-drenched Londinium wine bar overlooking the calm Thames, Gaius and Germanicus engage in a spirited debate before an audience of retired centurions from the Eighth Legion. The discussion centers on the "Roman way of war"—characterized by relentless engineering, abundant resources, and the demand for total victory—contrasted against the declining American military reputation. Germanicus identifies seven historical pillars of American power, such as total mobilization and superior technology, which he argues have eroded over the last fifty years. Citing failures in Korea, Vietnam, and more recently in Ukraine and Iran, the speakers suggest that the United States has transitioned from a "redeemer nation" into a state struggling with ineffective, marginal conflicts. The centurions, professional combatants who once fought alongside former gladiators, listen intently as Gaius compares the Roman spirit to the aggressive naval strategies of the Second World War. (1/3)1940 HO CHI MINH
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on an American doctor with a rare variant of Ebola.
In Episode 134 of DC EKG, former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins Joe Grogan to discuss his new book, Redfield's Warning, and break down three major threats to public health: Long COVID, Hantavirus, and bird flu. Dr. Redfield explains the persistent viral reservoirs in long COVID patients, the cognitive dysfunction and autonomic dysfunction that devastate these individuals, and why the federal government must partner with the private sector to develop meaningful treatments. He also walks through the current Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, the human-to-human transmission of the Andes virus strain, and why bird flu is the most likely candidate for the next pandemic. Throughout, Dr. Redfield emphasizes the critical importance of antiviral development and the dangers of gain-of-function research.In This ConversationThe current Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship and human-to-human transmissionThe Andes virus strain and why it differs from Sin Nombre and Four Corners DiseaseTwo transmission routes: aerosolization and direct contaminationAsymptomatic transmission and the intrinsic bias in testingWhy has the US government not developed Hantavirus countermeasures in 70 yearsBird flu is the most likely candidate for the next pandemic.Gain-of-function research and the public disclosure of dangerous genetic dataLong COVID: viral reservoirs and the need for effective antiviral treatmentsWhy antivirals should be the priority over vaccines for emerging virusesOperation Warp Speed and the importance of private sector partnershipsThe dismissal of long COVID patients as psychosomatic and the need for validationKey Timestamps1:49 Details of the Hantavirus outbreak and cruise ship cases3:00 Two methods of transmission: aerosolization and direct contamination5:24 Asymptomatic transmission and testing bias10:35 The Hantavirus family and why the Andes virus goes from human to human12:35 How nervous should the public be16:43 Shifting to bird flu and Redfield's Warning19:00 Bird flu spread in US poultry and mammal populations22:00 The four amino acids for bird flu to infect humans23:30 The debate with Fauci over gain-of-function research27:55 Unregulated gain-of-function research worldwide33:35 Why antivirals should be the priority37:55 Long COVID viral reservoirs and treatment gaps42:37 The economic burden and need for solutions43:57 The story of Joy and psychiatric misdiagnosis of long COVID48:12 The solvability of long COVID and the importance of investingHantavirus, Hantavirus transmission, Andes virus, Sin Nombre virus, Four Corners Disease, cruise ship outbreak, bird flu, avian influenza, gain of function research, Dr. Robert Redfield, CDC Director, antivirals, vaccines, long COVID, pandemic preparedness, infectious disease, virology, Redfield's WarningAbout the GuestDr. Robert Redfield is the former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A trained virologist with decades of experience in infectious disease, he has been a leading voice on public health policy, pandemic preparedness, and biosecurity. He is the author of Redfield's Warning: What I Learned as CDC Director and What We Must Do to Be Prepared for the Next Pandemic, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Redfields-Warning-Learned-Couldnt-Might/dp/1510785051Podcast: DC EKG with Joe GroganEpisode: 134Guest: Dr. Robert Redfield, former CDC DirectorSponsor: Survivors for Solutions – https://survivorsforsolutions.orgExecutive Producer: John "CZ" Czwartacki, DC EKG PodcastProducer: Stay on Course Studios – https://www.stayoncourse.studio
A mother, advocate and one woman's global fight for access. Beth Vanstone is working to ensure rare disease patients don't have to wait for the treatments they need to survive. Sometimes the most powerful friendships begin in the most unexpected places. Beth Vanstone and I first connected on social media. At the time, we were simply two moms navigating the complicated, emotional, and relentless world of cystic fibrosis. But eventually the online messages turned into something more meaningful. Then, Beth attended one of The Bonnell Foundation's Gala events. That's when we finally met in person. And from that moment on, we became dear friends. It's proof that social media, when used for connection and purpose, can build incredible relationships. But what inspires me most about Beth isn't just our friendship. It's her relentless determination. Beth is the mother of Madi, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just eight months old. Suddenly Beth was navigating a healthcare system, researching treatments, learning medical language, and fighting for her daughter's future. Beth didn't stop there. Instead of focusing only on her own family, she chose to fight for every family. Today, Beth is a powerful advocate in Canada and a member of the Ontario Rare Action Group, where she works to improve access to life-saving therapies for people living with rare diseases like Cystic Fibrosis. And the reality she's fighting against is one many people don't understand. Most healthcare systems, not just in Canada but around the world were built to treat common diseases. They weren't designed for rare conditions that affect smaller populations. Because of that, patients with rare diseases often face enormous barriers: long approval timelines, delayed access to medications, and exhausting advocacy battles just to receive treatments that already exist. In some cases, patients wait months — even years — for medications that could dramatically improve or extend their lives. Beth is working to change that. Through her advocacy, she's pushing for reforms that could make a real difference for patients across Canada and beyond: • Faster access to innovative therapies • Improved newborn screening programs • Better diagnostic pathways • Centers of excellence for rare diseases • Removing financial barriers like deductibles that prevent families from accessing public programs And she's also raising an important global conversation. Here in the United States, lawmakers have debated policies like the Most Favored Nation Model, which look to international drug pricing systems like those in Canada and Europe as a model. But Beth reminds us that every system has challenges, and for rare disease patients, those challenges can be life-changing. Because when access to medication is delayed… Access is denied. And that's why advocacy across borders matters. She's not just advocating for her daughter. She's advocating for every patient still waiting for their breakthrough. And today, we're talking about what needs to change and how all of us can help make it happen. Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabonnell1136/featuredThanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/enRead us on Substack: https://substack.com/@lstb?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageWatch our trailer of Embracing Egypt: https://youtu.be/RYjlB25Cr9Y
In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello reviewed the latest developments surrounding the hantavirus outbreak, including new interim guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the management of infectious cases, whether the CDC may be downplaying the significance of the outbreak because of public backlash following the COVID-19 pandemic, before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the measles outbreak, recent statistics RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, benefit of maternal vaccination against RSV for infants, efficacy and safety of a mRNA influenza vaccine how to access and pay for Paxlovid, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! 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Dr. Mehmet Oz, 17th Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, joins Sid live in-studio to discuss the scope of fraud in healthcare services, explaining how half of the fraud in the federal government could be originating from Medicaid and Medicare services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Community-based preschools across the state have struggled to compete with California's free, universal transitional-kindergarten program, where enrollment grew to 213,000 students this year. Now, hundreds of preschools have shuttered — worsening the shortage of licensed child care spaces for children younger than 4 years old. Links: As Transitional Kindergarten Grows, Hundreds of Child Care Centers Close Some members of the KQED podcast team are represented by The Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, San Francisco-Northern California Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump is on the way back to the U.S., following a summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with key decisions on trade deals, sanctions, and Taiwan still to come. Reporters Eamon Javers and Eunice Yoon have been covereing the details of the trip – and its impact on the ongoing conflict in Iran. Dr. Mehmet Oz is focused on potential entitlement fraud as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. He describes his landmark career as a heart surgeon, with former patient Roger Altman of Evercore. Eamon Javers - 2:44 Dr. Mehmet Oz - 16:02 Roger Altman - 26:49 Eunice Yoon - 48:15 In this episode: Dr. Mehmet Oz, @DrOzCMS Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers Eunice Yoon, @onlyyoontv Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Here's the lineup of stories from the first quarter-hour of the broadcast as Jim reviewed news of the week: --President Trump lauded the relationship between the U.S. and China during a two-day summit in Beijing. --Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned President Trump that clashes and even conflicts over Taiwan could imperil economic ties between the world's two largest economies. --Chinese customs appear to have halted export clearances for hundreds of U.S. beef plants on Thursday, hours after Reuters reported the long-awaited licenses had been approved amid a summit between the U.S. and Chinese presidents in Beijing. --Eileen Wang, who served as the mayor of Arcadia, California, has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent of China and has resigned from her role. --A jury has found a Chinese-American, who ran Beijing's undercover police station in New York City, guilty of being a foreign agent for China. --41 people are being monitored in the U.S. for Hantavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of those being monitored were at one time on board a cruise ship that experienced an outbreak of the disease after it sailed from Argentina on April 1st. --Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the war against Iran is not over, declaring that Israel and its allies must ensure that Tehran's remaining enriched uranium and nuclear enriched infrastructure are removed or dismantled before the threat can be considered neutralized. --The apparent collapse of high-stakes U.S/Iran negotiations has intensified fears that senior figures inside Tehran's leadership could flee to Russia seeking refuge.
The government has no business harassing pro-life ministries and its supporters because it disagrees with their pro-life cause. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.
Here's the lineup of stories from the first quarter-hour of the broadcast as Jim reviewed news of the week: --President Trump lauded the relationship between the U.S. and China during a two-day summit in Beijing. --Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned President Trump that clashes and even conflicts over Taiwan could imperil economic ties between the world's two largest economies. --Chinese customs appear to have halted export clearances for hundreds of U.S. beef plants on Thursday, hours after Reuters reported the long-awaited licenses had been approved amid a summit between the U.S. and Chinese presidents in Beijing. --Eileen Wang, who served as the mayor of Arcadia, California, has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent of China and has resigned from her role. --A jury has found a Chinese-American, who ran Beijing's undercover police station in New York City, guilty of being a foreign agent for China. --41 people are being monitored in the U.S. for Hantavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of those being monitored were at one time on board a cruise ship that experienced an outbreak of the disease after it sailed from Argentina on April 1st. --Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the war against Iran is not over, declaring that Israel and its allies must ensure that Tehran's remaining enriched uranium and nuclear enriched infrastructure are removed or dismantled before the threat can be considered neutralized. --The apparent collapse of high-stakes U.S/Iran negotiations has intensified fears that senior figures inside Tehran's leadership could flee to Russia seeking refuge.
Dr. Mehmet Oz serves asthe Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), whichis the federal agency that provides health coverage to more than 16 millionthrough Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and theHealth Insurance Marketplace. Dr. Oz sits down with Dr. Phil to discuss how he,and the CMS, are working catch and stop the estimated yearly $300 billion inhealth care fraud, abuse, and wasteful purposes in the health care system. Findout how these fraudsters could be using you or your loved ones as a pawn intheir game. Plus, learn why if you are one of the 60 million Americans livingin a rural area, your zip code could determine your life expectancy. And, findout how the Trump administration is helping your wallet when it comes to thecritical medications and prescriptions you may need. Sponsored by Preserve Gold. Don't react — have a plan. Get Dr. Phil's FREE Wealth Protection Guide from Preserve Gold. Text PHIL to 50505 or go to https://DrPhilGold.com This episode is brought to you by;: Don't wait! If you're on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Donald Trump concluded the first day of his visit to China on Thursday, after a high-level summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump said China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China holds a hearing on the Chinese Communist Party's practice of forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience. Epoch Times senior editor Jan Jekielek and other witnesses testified on how the regime carries out the brutal human rights abuses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 41 people are under monitoring in the United States for hantavirus. Most of them were at one time on board the virus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship.
First, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria shared a revised draft budget, which restores some funding but still cuts funding for arts and culture. Then, La Mesa is the latest city in the county with a new ordinance targeting e-bike ridership. Also, the latest on federal funding for childcare in California.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4013: Anthony Ongaro explores how to design a more intentional and fulfilling life by breaking an “ideal day” into practical areas like health, creativity, relationships, income, and relaxation. Rather than chasing perfection, he encourages experimentation and self-awareness, offering simple prompts that can help uncover what genuinely energizes and motivates you over time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/visualize-your-ideal-day/ Quotes to ponder: “A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.” “Life really is a journey of experimentation and personal growth through failure, it's just as important to find out what isn't the right thing as what is.” “There are lots of ways to make money, and depending on how you make your income now, your vision may or may not be different from what you already do.” Episode references: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Physical Activity Basics: https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/index.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Monday, 18 Americans returned to the United States from a cruise ship where passengers had contracted a rare strain of hantavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) transported the passengers to specialized quarantine facilities in Nebraska and Georgia; one American tested positive for the virus. As of Tuesday afternoon, three deaths — a Dutch couple and a German woman — nine confirmed cases and two more suspected cases have been linked to the cruise ship outbreak. Health officials say the risk to the general public remains low.The modern moon race.For more than 50 years, no human has set foot on the lunar surface. But now, the United States, China, Russia, and others are all planning to return — not just to visit, but to stay. In our latest video, Associate Producer Aidan Gorman explores why the world's great powers are suddenly dead set on getting back to the moon, and how the race could shape the future beyond Earth.https://youtu.be/j-6etWMgNv0?si=uSqf6nN9saY_RfzGAd-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast here and today's “Have a nice day” story here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: How much is your social circle discussing the current hantavirus outbreak? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Ari Weitzman and audio edited and mixed by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A 2025 study found political violence is shifting from a primarily right-wing phenomenon to one now more common on the left (fueled partly by a significant decrease in right-wing attacks during President Trump's second term). And it's increasingly accepted across the political spectrum, with about a fifth of Americans saying they'd support violence to achieve political goals. The Atlantic's Adrienne LaFrance calls this dangerous attitude “blood populism,” and we'll talk to her about why she believes people with these opinions should be seen not as partisans but extremists. Plus, a violence prevention researcher explains why political violence is a public health issue. Guests: Adrienne LaFrance, executive editor, the Atlantic Garen Wintemute M.D., M.P.H. , director, Centers for Violence Prevention at UC Davis; he also practices and teaches emergency medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From zoonotic infectious diseases to Kabbalistic metaphysics, Dr. Michael Kosoy argues that modern biology is missing something critical: the invisible dimensions of life that our instruments can't measure, but that still shape health, disease, and ecosystems. A retired but still-active CDC infectious disease researcher with over 200 scientific publications, Dr. Kosoy joins us to unpack his book “The 10 Dimensions of Kabbalistic Biology (Abridged Edition)” and explain why more data doesn't always mean more knowledge sometimes, it actually increases uncertainty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDLIiLf3Swo We explore how his decades at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, his work on zoonotic diseases, and his long-term study of Kabbalah came together into a new framework he calls Kabbalistic biology. Dr. Kosoy explains why traditional, dualistic thinking in science breaks down when we confront real-world complexity (like the pandemic), how invisible structures, hierarchies, and “unknowns” still follow patterns, and why we need better tools for orienting ourselves in a fast-changing, paradox-filled world. If you're curious about holistic science, invisible biology, microbiomes, pandemics, and the intersection of spirituality and rigorous research, this conversation offers a practical, and surprisingly grounded toolbox for thinking differently about life itself. Quotes: “The more data and more information we collect, the more uncertainty we create.” “Instead of useless debates between reductionists and holists, I propose a system for orientation between those two extremes.” “First dimension is what I call segmentation to unification—it's your choice as an investigator to select how complex you want to see the system.” Contact Details: Connect with Dr. Michael Kosoy on FacebookDr. Michael Kosoy on AmazonDr. Michael Kosoy Official Website
From The Babylon Bee "We Asked AI To Show America Without Republicans"Minnesota sent $67 million to 9 daycare centers raided by federal agents, records show.Minnesota paid more than $67 million in public child care subsidies over the past eight years to nine day care providers raided by federal authorities last week as part of a sweeping fraud investigation, according to state data obtained by 5 INVESTIGATES.The payments flowed through the state's Child Care Assistance Program, known as CCAP, which helps low-income families cover the cost of child care. The feds have not filed charges, and investigators have not said how much, if any, of the money paid to those providers may have been fraudulently obtained.Still, the records show dramatic financial growth at the nine centers, while the number of kids they served stayed relatively flat.Over the last two years alone, state payments to the nine providers more than doubled, rising from about $8 million in 2023 to more than $16 million in 2025, according to the data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1. Scope of Fraud The testimony describes large‑scale, systemic fraud within Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Individual childcare centers allegedly billed hundreds of thousands to over $1 million annually, often with no real children present. 2. Organized and Long‑Running Scheme Fraud was not isolated or accidental; it showed characteristics of a loosely organized criminal enterprise operating for years (at least 2014–2019). Some perpetrators reportedly learned about the scheme before arriving in the U.S., indicating cross‑border knowledge of vulnerabilities in the system. 3. Common Fraud Methods Billing for nonexistent children and extended hours (e.g., multiple shifts, 7 days a week). Operating “paper” childcare centers that closed immediately once payments were stopped. Kickback arrangements involving parents, co‑owners, or employees. Reusing addresses and reopening under new business names after enforcement actions. 4. Evidence Gathered by Investigators Physical surveillance showed centers operating without children or staff. Electronic evidence (texts, phones, computers) revealed admissions of fraud and intent to profit. Investigations led to multiple felony convictions, including at least one federal case with prison time and restitution exceeding $1 million. 5. Overwhelming Volume of Fraud Investigators received so many credible tips that they had to prioritize only the highest‑dollar cases. Centers billing less than ~$700,000 often could not be addressed due to limited resources. 6. Internal Resistance and Obstruction According to the whistleblower, senior DHS officials discouraged, undermined, or obstructed investigations once fraud became large and visible. Actions alleged include: Attempts to alter or suppress information sent to the Legislative Auditor Harassment and intimidation of investigators Organizational changes that reduced investigators’ authority Procedural delays that significantly reduced investigative capacity 7. Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Investigators who pushed fraud cases reportedly faced: Threats and bullying Negative performance actions Loss of decision‑making power The whistleblower ultimately resigned, stating he would not be complicit. 8. Failure of Oversight The testimony suggests institutional tolerance of fraud, contrasting sharply with standards enforced in law enforcement agencies. The whistleblower emphasizes that minor theft would not have been tolerated in his prior roles, while millions in losses were allowed to continue at DHS. 9. Federal Intervention Federal agencies (FBI, IRS‑CI, HHS‑OIG) eventually became involved due to the scale and nature of suspected crimes. Raids, indictments, and convictions occurred after years of state‑level warnings. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.