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Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (6/13/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v7928qe","div":"rumble_v7928qe"}); Source Links (In Chronological Order): Hungary Becomes First European Nation To Ban Rothschild Banks US State Department Admits Plans To Meddle In Hungary's Democracy The Pro-War Network Behind Hungary's New Foreign Minister: Anita Orbán's Deep U.S. Ties - The Last American Vagabond New Tab (21) Reclaim The Net on X: "The White House will reportedly block states from making their own AI laws and, in exchange, it's indirectly backing a national age verification push. So to post online you'd upload a government ID or do a face scan through the Kids Online Safety Act and the NO FAKES Act..." / X Trump Moves to Deeply Censor the Entire Internet New Tab (21) Rapid Response 47 on X: "Q: There's a crazy socialist running for mayor of Washington, D.C. What if she wins? @POTUS: "I wouldn't like it — and maybe we take back Washington, run it on the federal basis. We won't put up with it. We're not going to lose our businesses." https://t.co/XDG1977D2W" / X (21) 7News DC on X: "President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to "take back Washington" if Janeese Lewis George won the D.C. Mayoral race. Lewis George, a democratic socialist who is leading the race, told 7News in a statement that the threat is an "attack on democracy itself." #wjla https://t.co/u62Jj3XF1B" / X STUDY: National Guard deployed to DC had no effect on violent crime – NBC4 Washington District of Columbia | Violent Crime in D.C. Hits 30 Year Low | United States Department of Justice Safe & Clean - The City of Memphis Memphis Crime Drops to Historic 25-Year Low Across Major Categories - Memphis Police Department REVEALED: Deputy Director of ICE was sent by the ADL for training with the Israeli military - JVP New Tab New NDAA (Further) Integrates US and Israeli Militaries & The Ongoing Axios/Iran War Deception Israeli Firm BlackCore Suspected of Meddling in NYC, Scotland Elections, French Official Says - National Security & Cyber Israeli Company Caught Manipulating At Least 33 Elections, Red Cross Caught & Is There More To Ohio? The Israeli Election Interference and Psychological Operation Industrial Complex (21) GenXGirl on X: "What a rare find thanks to @ifamericansknew In response to a Zionist claiming only Muslims commit terrorism, CNN reports on air, between 1980-1985, there were 18 terrorist attacks committed by Jews, 15 of them were by members of the Jewish Defense League. Today, Bari Weiss is https://t.co/0g9vdoPJHe" / X Trump's DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom | CNN Business (21) Brian Tashman on X: "Very sad. Israelis ran a fake charity purportedly to help children in Gaza that served as “a honeypot: a decoy built to attract people who wanted to help – in this case, by aiding Palestinians – and to take donors' money, their personal data or both.” https://t.co/EwOu4sRC19" / X Revealed: An Anti-left Influence Op in France Leads to Tel Aviv - National Security & Cyber AI-Generated Deepfake Ads Target Kentucky GOP Candidates in Defamatory Political Attacks - OECD.AI Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic | US Midterm Elections 2026 News | Al Jazeera The Fake Gaza Charity Linked to the Anti-left Disinformation Campaign in France - National Security & Cyber (21) Ambassador Mike Huckabee on X: "This is why Jews say “Never again.”" / X Home | AI or Not New Tab (21) Thomas Massie on X: "Republicans are in charge because we promised: to Make America Healthy Again. to start No New Wars, to put people above corporations, to put America above foreign countries, to release the Epstein files, to not spy on citizens, to eliminate fraud, what the hell happened?!" / X (21) Agorist Nexus (Brandon) on X: "https://t.co/WiZrKPNMi1" / X (21) Jamison Daniel on X: "MAGA-influencer Riley Gaines being told/paid by Patriot Mobile handlers what her "sincerely held" beliefs are in leaked video. Mar-A-Lago Face is a phenomenon that needs to be studied academically. https://t.co/IvdBNAdzqc" / X (21) Clint Russell on X: "Elon...OUT MTG...OUT Tulsi...OUT Massie...OUT RFK Jr...soon to be OUT The entire coalition was a lie. An elaborate mirage to skinsuit neocons as MAGA. If you haven't figured out that you got played by now you simply never will." / X (21) The Last American Vagabond on X: "Seriously man? @LibertyLockPod https://t.co/V6yah9IDIv" / X New Tab (21) Mary Talley Bowden MD on X: "Everyone thinks Kennedy is secretly on our side. Proof he's not. ⬇️" / X (21) The Last American Vagabond on X: "We told you this was still happening from the very beginning of this administration. They are also leaning into the self-amplifying shots: https://t.co/u0DUYNfwVb" / X SAM.gov SAM.gov Trump Admin Leans Into Self-Amplifying mRNA (SamRNA) Under Guise Of Ending mRNA & RNA In Food (20+) Video | Facebook BRAVECTO® QUANTUM (fluralaner for extended-release injectable suspension) Bravecto Quantum: Insight from a dermatologist - AAHA Is Bravecto Safe for Pregnant Dogs? A Careful Look at Fluralaner in Br – HERO Veterinary FDA approves first long-acting flea and tick treatment for dogs | FDA SPC_2808659.PDF New Study Shows Common Insecticide Is Killing Bee Sperm Obligatory Pesticide Spraying In NYC, GM Mosquitoes & Flying Vaccinators - Are They All Connected? (21) Secretary Kennedy on X: "Today, I signed a targeted PREP Act declaration to support the development and deployment of medical countermeasures related to Andes virus, which can cause the deadly respiratory illness Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. This action helps remove barriers to research and response" / X Stargate: Trump Partners with Technocrats to Promote mRNA Injections, AI, and Transhumanism The Pentagon Quietly Delayed PFAS Cleanup Across Nearly 200 Military Sites - NOTUS — News of the United States Causes of Infertility: New Study Points to PFAS, or 'Forever Chemicals' Federal Court Overturns Historic Fluoride Ruling as Trump Admin Fights to Keep Fluoride in the Water New Tab (21) Andrew Kolvet on X: "Fauci lied. People died. This is why Fauci was given a "full and unconditional" pardon by Biden's autopen. An absolute travesty." / X Israeli Citizen Charged In The Las Vegas "Biolab" Case As Fort Detrick Investigates Sabotage Israeli Biolab Update, 13 US Bases "All But Uninhabitable" After Strikes & Trump's Faux Negotiation (21) Kirill Dmitriev on X: "Biden's 40 biolabs in Ukraine finally disclosed by the US." / X FACT SHEET: The Department of Defense's Cooperative Threat Reduction Program - Biological Threat Reduction Program Activities in Ukraine Feds lift gain-of-function research pause, offer guidance | CIDRAP Understanding the Risk of Bat Coronavirus Emergence - The Intercept RePORT ⟩ RePORTER Human-animal interactions and bat coronavirus spillover potential among rural residents in Southern China - PMC Baric CV 2001 RePORT ⟩ RePORTER RePORT ⟩ RePORTER (21)

In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on a recent CNN Business article highlighting how young filmmakers from Gen Z are reshaping Hollywood through viral success, creative storytelling, and massive financial impact. He draws attention to the way industries are increasingly recognizing the value of younger voices who bring fresh perspective, energy, and cultural insight. Rooted in the biblical vision from Joel about the next generation seeing visions and speaking with purpose, he challenges listeners to resist the instinct to overlook younger people and instead learn from what God may be doing through them.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

Clare Duffy, Tech Reporter for CNN Business and new friend of the show, joins Chris & Amy. She explains how an independent group is testing the safety of several AI models for kids- similar to "crash tests" for vehicles. The group will highlight risks and get out ahead of those risks as new platforms are launched. Clare also touches on the growing anti-AI sentiment as seen in nationwide opposition to data centers and even violence toward OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Claire Duffy from CNN Business explains a new group that is putting AI to the test; Food & Wine ranked the light beers in America; can you tell the additional flavors in beer?; Chris sometimes doesn't apologize well.

Allerede før de første medier ruller deres 1MDB-afsløringer ud, er Jho Low over alle bjerge. I forbindelse med sin flugt, anskaffer han sig en bred vifte af falske pas. Befinder han sig i tilsvarende luksus i dag, som den han snød sig til – bare uden at kunne være festens centrum? Bliver han nogensinde fanget og holdt ansvarlig? Og hvad siger det om både tiden og verdensdelen, at en korruption i denne skala kunne lade sig gøre? Lasse Karner, ekspert i svindelforebyggelse og tidligere Asien-korrespondent, er med igen. Vært: Signe Frederikke Pedersen. I programmet er der benyttet klip fra Netflix “Man on the Run”, Golden Globes 2014, DCP, Wall Street Journal, One News PH, CNN Business, i24News, TRT World, CNA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Meltzer and Garrett Gonzales are joined by John LaRocca on this collaboration between WOR and The Fight Game Podcast. The three recap AEW Grand Slam and Friday Night's SmackDown. They also talk about the latest news including CNN Business covering Brody King and AEW, Cain Velasquez out of jail, Bianca Belair's surgery, and Mistico on winning the WON Wrestler of the Year.

Tucker Carlson has ignited a fierce public clash with conservative commentator Mark Levin over U.S. policy toward Iran. Responsible Statecraft reports that Carlson posted a scathing ten-paragraph essay on X this week, accusing Levin of lobbying the White House for regime change and war after meeting with Trump officials. Carlson dismissed claims of Iran being weeks from a nuclear bomb as lies repeated since the 1990s, warning that demands for zero uranium enrichment would force a conflict many Americans would die in. The post, now over 5.4 million views strong, drew support from figures like Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Quincy Institute's Trita Parsi, and American Conservative editor Andrew Day, who all echoed Carlson's antiwar stance amid fragile Trump administration talks.His media ventures continue to thrive, with CNN Business noting that venture capital firm 1789 Capital, where Donald Trump Jr. recently partnered, invests in Carlson's company alongside other conservative projects. This ties into broader scrutiny, as Democratic senators like Elizabeth Warren raised alarms over Pentagon contracts and loans worth hundreds of millions to 1789-backed firms, questioning potential conflicts.A new book, Hated by All the Right People by New Yorker writer Jason Zengerle, released January 27, traces Carlson's evolution from mainstream conservative to a dominant right-wing voice, highlighting his post-Fox shift further right. Fresh Air and Jewish Insider also spotlighted the book for showing how Trump's rise revived and radicalized his career.Carlson recently interviewed economist Peter Schiff, arguing Bitcoin or Tether could replace the weakening U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency, though Schiff called crypto a complete waste beyond speculation. He's also slated to speak at Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Future Forum alongside Hillary Clinton and John Kerry. Meanwhile, Bishop Barron publicly corrected Carlson's errant views on Catholicism in a January 27 workshop video.These moves underscore Carlson's growing sway in steering MAGA away from neoconservative wars while fueling debates on his influence in Trump's world.Thanks for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast—please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Matt Egan is a business reporter for CNN and joins Chris and Amy. He's taken a look at US gas prices for 2026, which could be the lowest national average since the pandemic! He says it will take time for the impact of the US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro to be felt in the global economy.

Missed car payments, crowdfunding for groceries, prices rising on everything from rent to hummus — everyday signs that something in the economy feels...tense. But the official numbers, and even the White House, keep insisting things are steady. Audie unpacks the strange gap between how the economy looks and how it feels with CNN Business's Senior Writer, Allison Morrow. This episode was produced by Lori Galarreta Senior Producer: Matt Martinez Technical Director: Dan Dzula Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we discuss cloud earnings, Siri teaming up with Gemini, and AI bottlenecks. Plus, is cloning your dog weird? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/1FjknxuDc9Y?si=JH6rSQHErGMQQp9w) 545 (https://www.youtube.com/live/1FjknxuDc9Y?si=JH6rSQHErGMQQp9w) Runner-up Titles Stack the deck Pets and Chickens Blame it on Android They're fungible Are they going to have to introduce a new principle? Managers of rocks The world we live in Marketing wins We're the healthy skeptics Rundown Ex-NFL star QB Brady claims his dog is a clone (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46848973/tom-brady-says-dog-clone-family-previous-pet) Cloud Earnings AI & Cloud Trends for October 2025 (https://www.thecloudcast.net/2025/11/ai-cloud-trends-for-october-2025.html) Alphabet tops $100 billion quarterly revenue for first time, cloud grows 34% (https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/10/29/alphabet-google-q3-earnings.html) Google Cloud Q3 revenue surges 34% as backlog hits $155 billion (https://www.constellationr.com/blog-news/insights/google-cloud-q3-revenue-surges-34-backlog-hits-155-billion) Microsoft Azure sees 40% revenue growth in Q1 (https://www.constellationr.com/blog-news/insights/microsoft-azure-sees-40-revenue-growth-q1) Meta stock drops 10% as heightened AI spending overshadows strong results (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/meta-stock-earnings-ai-spend.html) Amazon revenues rise 13% on strength in cloud computing unit (https://giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/actions/redeem/b798e937-c39d-4e40-84a6-aa9210774e49) Clouded Judgement 10.31.25 - Cloud Giants Report Q3 (https://cloudedjudgement.substack.com/p/clouded-judgement-103125-cloud-giants?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=56878&post_id=177617088&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=2l9&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email) 7m OpenAI work users (https://openai.com/index/1-million-businesses-putting-ai-to-work/) Amazon's culture went the wrong way (https://cote.io/2025/11/01/amazons-culture-went-the-wrong.html) Octoverse: A new developer joins GitHub every second as AI leads TypeScript to #1 (https://github.blog/news-insights/octoverse/octoverse-a-new-developer-joins-github-every-second-as-ai-leads-typescript-to-1/) What do we think of GitHub saying there are 180m developers in the world? (https://cote.io/2025/10/31/what-do-we-think-of.html) AWS and OpenAI announce multi-year strategic partnership (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-open-ai-workloads-compute-infrastructure) Amazon stock jumps on $38 billion deal with OpenAI to use hundreds of thousands of Nvidia chips (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-stock-jumps-on-38-billion-deal-with-openai-to-use-hundreds-of-thousands-of-nvidia-chips-145357373.html) Relevant to your Interests Azure outage: Microsoft still working on fix, says recovery expected in several hours (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/29/microsoft-hit-with-azure-365-outage-ahead-of-quarterly-earnings.html) Microsoft takes $3.1 billion hit from OpenAI investment (https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/10/29/microsoft-open-ai-investment-earnings.html) Meta Stock Slides After Earnings. (https://www.investors.com/news/technology/meta-stock-q3-2025-earnings-ai-meta-news-zuckerberg/) AWS to Bare Metal Two Years Later: Answering Your Toughest Questions (https://oneuptime.com/blog/post/2025-10-29-aws-to-bare-metal-two-years-later/view) Meta denies torrenting porn to train AI, says downloads were for “personal use” (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/meta-says-porn-downloads-on-its-ips-were-for-personal-use-not-ai-training/) Shocker! 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If you spent any time online yesterday, you likely found some of your favorite websites down. There was a major outage with AWS, that's Amazon Web Services. And they host much of the content like video, images, and sound files for sites like Amazon, Snapchat, and Reddit. Plus, they host content for places like CNN Business and Venmo. AWS even hosts the mp3 files for the Mason Minute, even though I don't deal with them directly. For me, it made work tough as I couldn't access many of the websites I need daily. They don't go down often, but when AWS goes down, it's not fun for any of us... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-68fffd0196a43').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-68fffd0196a43.modal.secondline-modal-68fffd0196a43").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

CPA and financial planner Deb Meyer breaks down why most video business owners struggle financially and stay stuck on what she calls "the hamster wheel." She explains the crucial difference between revenue and profit, why separate bank accounts can save your business, and how to avoid nasty tax surprises that can cripple your cash flow. Key Takeaways Set up separate bank accounts for taxes, contractor expenses, and operating costs to avoid accidentally spending money that's already allocated Focus on profit margins (aim for at least 30%) rather than just top-line revenue numbers Get proactive tax planning to avoid surprise bills—a good CPA should give you quarterly projections, not April surprises Before buying any equipment or hiring staff, ask yourself if it will actually make you money or save you time that translates to revenue About Deb Meyer Deb Meyer, CFP®, CPA, and CEPA, is the award-winning author of Redefining Family Wealth, host of the Beyond Budgets® podcast, and founder of WorthyNest®, a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management firm that guides parents through important financial decisions using a values-based approach. Deb has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and CNN Business and is a contributor to Kiplinger.  She is a 2019 CPA Practice Advisor “40 Under 40 Honoree” in Accounting and received the 2018 AICPA Standing Ovation Award.  Deb lives in Missouri with her husband Bryan and three sons. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [04:51] Meet Deb Meyer [06:34] Have a Trusted Financial Advisor [07:29] Cash Cushion for Your Business [10:12] Discerning Needs From Wants [22:18] Revenue and Profit [32:01] Tax Planning [45:07] Connect with Deb [46:29] Outro Quotes "You just bought yourself another job, really. I mean, you're not truly an entrepreneur if you're always beholden to the, hey, this is the mass I can get as my salary." - Deb Meyer "Revenue, great. It's a fun vanity metric, but it doesn't really matter that much in the grand scheme of things." - Deb Meyer "I look back and I'm like, what the heck was I thinking? Because it just felt like that's how I was making decisions like, man, yeah, if we had somebody doing that, that would feel pretty good." - Ryan "When COVID happened, we shrunk to four people. And we figured out how to run this company, the same company with four people... we're like so much more profitable these days." - Ryan "They should never have just surprised you with a $28,000 federal tax bill. That is really unfortunate." - Deb Meyer Guest Links Find Deb Meyer online Connect with Deb Meyer on LinkedIn Get Deb's free Starter Guide on 10 family finance myths Follow WorthyNest on Facebook Subscribe to WorthyNest on YouTube  Listen to the Beyond Budgets podcast Links FREE Workshop Available "How to Consistently Earn Over $100k Per Year in Video Production While Working Less Than 40 Hours Per Week" Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Check out the full show notes

Elisabeth Buchwald, an economics reporter for CNN Business joins Chris and Amy explaining the impacts of the tariffs. Chris and Amy are wondering how the tariff costs will get passed down to them.

What happens when politicians threaten to cut funding from accounting standard-setters unless they eliminate specific rules? Blake and David explore unprecedented political interference in FASB and PCAOB operations, plus the IRS facing a 23% budget cut despite Trump's push for more customer service staff. They unpack Sam Altman's warning about AI breaking voice authentication at major banks, why accounting degrees deliver 261% ROI (fourth-best among all majors), and how $28.7 billion in private equity money is reshaping CPA firms. Plus, the economic reality behind Stephen Colbert's show cancellation, Bitcoin's institutional takeover, and how tariff uncertainty is creating impossible planning conditions for businesses.SponsorsHuman at Scale - http://accountingpodcast.promo/humanKeeper - http://accountingpodcast.promo/keeperMissive - http://accountingpodcast.promo/missiveCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casChapters(00:41) - The Decline of Late Night TV (03:02) - The Shift to Digital Media (13:51) - AI in Accounting Firms (16:46) - PCOB Leadership Changes (20:06) - Legislation to Eliminate PCOB (21:06) - FASB Funding Threats (24:54) - IRS Budget Cuts (31:56) - Deloitte's Audit Investigation (32:55) - Uncovering Glencore Energy's Bribery Scandal (34:19) - The ROI of an Accounting Degree (38:01) - Private Equity's Surge in Accounting Firms (54:46) - The Immigration Debate and Economic Consequences (01:00:57) - Alternative Pathways in Accounting: Alaska's New Law (01:01:48) - Conclusion Final Thoughts  Show NotesCBS is ending 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year | CNN Business https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/17/media/cbs-cancels-stephen-colbertStephen Colbert's 'Late Show' run will come to an end next year as CBS cancels franchise https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/stephen-colbert-late-show-end-cbs-rcna219499Inside CBS' 'agonizing decision' to cancel Colbert's top-rated late-night show | CNN Business https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/18/media/colbert-cbs-late-show-cancel-paramount-trumpSEC.gov | SEC Announces George Botic to Serve as Acting Chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Boardhttps://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-100-sec-announces-george-botic-serve-acting-chair-public-company-accounting-oversight-boardGeorge Botic Takes Over as Acting Chief of the PCAOB - CPA Practice Advisor https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/07/22/george-botic-takes-over-as-acting-chief-of-the-pcaob/165364/SEC names George Botic as acting chair of PCAOB | Accounting Today https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/sec-names-george-botic-as-acting-chair-of-pcaobHouse Republicans propose to withhold funds from FASB unless income tax reporting standard is withdrawn | Accounting Todayhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/house-republicans-propose-to-withhold-funds-from-fasbGOP Threatens Accounting Board Funding Over Tax Disclosure Rules https://news.bloombergtax.com/financial-accounting/gop-threatens-accounting-board-funding-over-tax-disclosure-rulesAmericans Want to Know Which Corporations Aren't Paying Taxes, but House Republicans Want to Keep this Information Secrethttps://itep.org/corporate-tax-avoidance-house-republicans-spending-bill/Trump wants to reverse the staffing cuts he's overseen for IRS customer service. House Republicans disagree. - Government Executivehttps://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/07/trump-wants-reverse-staffing-cuts-hes-overseen-irs-customer-service-house-republicans-disagree/407002/Trump slashes 25% of IRS workforce with buyouts, firings of nearly 26,000 agency staff https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jul/22/trump-slashed-25-irs-workforce/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/Ov...

More Americans are starting to follow through with threats to leave the country in President Trump's second term. We hear about what went into one family's decision and why some are leaning on dual citizenship as a defacto ‘insurance policy.' Guest: Anna Cooban, CNN Business and Economics Reporter Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To the average American, the world of cryptocurrencies can be completely inscrutable. Only about 17 percent of U.S. adults say they've ever invested, traded or used crypto, according to an October Gallup poll. But that relative obscurity might be exactly why President Donald Trump and his family have gone all in on crypto. From pay-to-play memecoin dinners to billion-dollar investments in bitcoin, the Trump family now has a huge stake in a growing industry with few regulatory guardrails — and mounting conflicts of interest. Allison Morrow, a senior writer for CNN Business, tells us what the Trump family is up to and why ethics experts are waving red flags.And in headlines: The Trump administration ordered a pause on new student visa interviews, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stripped Covid vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant people, and King Charles told Canada's Parliament 'that the true North is indeed strong and free' in a speech widely seen as a rebuke of President Trump.Show Notes:Check out Allison's work – www.cnn.com/profiles/allison-morrowSubscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

This week, Paramount is on the brink, Warner Bros. Discovery is weighed down, and Disney owns the Memorial Day weekend. Nielsen Ratings Show Notes Democrats warn Redstone that Paramount talks with Trump over CBS Kamala Harris interview may be illegal | The Independent Freedom of the Press Foundation says it will sue Paramount if it settles with Trump over 60 Minutes lawsuit | The Independent Trump sues CBS over ‘60 Minutes' interview with Harris. Legal experts call it ‘frivolous and dangerous' | CNN Business '60 Minutes' Addresses EP Bill Owens' Departure in On-Air Segment: “Paramount Began to Supervise Our Content in New Ways” CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits as potential Trump lawsuit settlement looms S&P Downgrades Warner Bros. Discovery To Junk Status On “Weak Credit Metrics” Warner Bros. Discovery Downgraded to Junk by S&P Cannes: Mubi Buys Wagner Moura-Starring ‘The Secret Agent' for U.K., India, Most of Latin America Mubi Buys Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson's ‘Die My Love' in $24 Million Cannes Deal Mubi Acquires Sound of Falling Out of Cannes New Direct-to-Consumer Offering to be Singularly Branded ESPN Disney exec: ESPN+ sticking around due to existing rights deals Justin Connolly, After Exiting Disney, Joins YouTube as Global Head of Media and Sports; Disney Sues Over Exec's Hiring Recommendations Lilo & Stitch The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin on Apple TV+ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Carl's Doomsday Scenario

00:08 — Dean Baker is a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. 00:33 — Rishi Iyengar is a reporter at Foreign Policy, covering the intersection of geopolitics and technology. Prior to joining FP, he spent six years at CNN Business as India editor in New Delhi. The post US Economy Under Trump; Plus, Rising India-Pakistan Tension appeared first on KPFA.

Amid this week's tariff turmoil, U.S. stocks tumbled, U.S. Treasurys sold off, and the U.S. dollar weakened. Kai explains what this triple sell-off could mean for the future of the American economy. And, is the era of cheap stuff in America over? Donald Trump administration officials are arguing it's a good thing. We'll get into it. Plus, we'll weigh in on penguin memes and using public phones during a round of Half Full/Half Empty. Here's everything we talked about today:"Treasury Secretary Bessent says the American dream is not about 'access to cheap goods'" from CNBC"Cheap Consumer Goods Are the American Dream, Actually" from Bloomberg"The Trump administration says cheap goods aren't part of the American dream. They're wrong." from Vox"The bond market is acting weird. It spooked Trump" from CNN Business"After Trump's Tariffs, Stocks Plunged but Penguin Memes Ticked Up" from The New York Times"More students opt for certificates as undergraduate degree earners decline" from Marketplace"A Frenzy at Trader Joe's: ‘Everyone's Here for the Tote Bags'" from The New York Times"The Masters offers public phones as alternatives to cellphones. Here's what attendees think" from Fast CompanyGot a question for our hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Amid this week's tariff turmoil, U.S. stocks tumbled, U.S. Treasurys sold off, and the U.S. dollar weakened. Kai explains what this triple sell-off could mean for the future of the American economy. And, is the era of cheap stuff in America over? Donald Trump administration officials are arguing it's a good thing. We'll get into it. Plus, we'll weigh in on penguin memes and using public phones during a round of Half Full/Half Empty. Here's everything we talked about today:"Treasury Secretary Bessent says the American dream is not about 'access to cheap goods'" from CNBC"Cheap Consumer Goods Are the American Dream, Actually" from Bloomberg"The Trump administration says cheap goods aren't part of the American dream. They're wrong." from Vox"The bond market is acting weird. It spooked Trump" from CNN Business"After Trump's Tariffs, Stocks Plunged but Penguin Memes Ticked Up" from The New York Times"More students opt for certificates as undergraduate degree earners decline" from Marketplace"A Frenzy at Trader Joe's: ‘Everyone's Here for the Tote Bags'" from The New York Times"The Masters offers public phones as alternatives to cellphones. Here's what attendees think" from Fast CompanyGot a question for our hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

You may be wondering whether the prices of your go-to products, from avocados to smartphones, will be raised by tariffs in the coming weeks. We hear you! On the show today, Martha Gimbel, executive director of the Budget Lab at Yale, gives us a broad view of the tariff landscape, how the prices of certain consumer goods could change, and how Trump's trade agenda could impact the American economy in the long run. Plus, why a trade deficit isn't necessarily a bad thing.Then, we'll smile about the joy of listening to kids learn to talk. And, Carrie Lane, author of “More Than Pretty Boxes: How the Rise of Professional Organizing Shows Us the Way We Work Isn't Working,” answers the Make Me Smart question.Here's everything we talked about today:"Tariffs on China set to rise to at least 104% on Wednesday, White House says" from CNN Business"Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Swing Wildly; Trump Threatens More China Tariffs" from The Wall Street Journal"What is the status of the Trump administration's tariffs?" from Marketplace"Where We Stand: The Fiscal, Economic, and Distributional Effects of All U.S. Tariffs Enacted in 2025 Through April 2" from The Budget Lab at Yale"Trump Tariff Tracker" from the Atlantic CouncilGot a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

You may be wondering whether the prices of your go-to products, from avocados to smartphones, will be raised by tariffs in the coming weeks. We hear you! On the show today, Martha Gimbel, executive director of the Budget Lab at Yale, gives us a broad view of the tariff landscape, how the prices of certain consumer goods could change, and how Trump's trade agenda could impact the American economy in the long run. Plus, why a trade deficit isn't necessarily a bad thing.Then, we'll smile about the joy of listening to kids learn to talk. And, Carrie Lane, author of “More Than Pretty Boxes: How the Rise of Professional Organizing Shows Us the Way We Work Isn't Working,” answers the Make Me Smart question.Here's everything we talked about today:"Tariffs on China set to rise to at least 104% on Wednesday, White House says" from CNN Business"Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Swing Wildly; Trump Threatens More China Tariffs" from The Wall Street Journal"What is the status of the Trump administration's tariffs?" from Marketplace"Where We Stand: The Fiscal, Economic, and Distributional Effects of All U.S. Tariffs Enacted in 2025 Through April 2" from The Budget Lab at Yale"Trump Tariff Tracker" from the Atlantic CouncilGot a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Why Money Arguments Are Tearing Marriages Apart—and How to Stop Them Money is one of the top sources of conflict in marriage. From debates over spending and saving to disagreements about investing and earning, financial differences can strain even the strongest relationships. These disputes are often at the root of divorce or emotional disconnection. Why do couples struggle so much with money conversations, and how can they work together to find common ground? This week, we're joined by Deb Meyer, a Certified Financial Planner and founder of WorthyNest®, a wealth management firm specializing in family-focused financial planning. Deb shares the most common reasons couples clash over money and offers practical strategies to help you and your spouse align your financial goals, reduce conflict, and build a stronger partnership. Don't let money arguments define your marriage—tune in to learn how to turn these tough conversations into opportunities for growth and connection. Website: https://www.worthynest.com/press  FREE Marriage and Money Download https://www.worthynest.com/marriage-and-money-guide  Key Takeaways: It's important to frame financial discussions in a fun way. Creative budgeting can enhance the spending experience. Memories created as a family are more valuable than gifts. Regular conversations about money can reduce tension in relationships. Budgeting is just one aspect of a comprehensive financial plan. Couples can forge a new financial future together. Faith can guide financial decision-making. Experiences often provide more satisfaction than material possessions. Engaging children in financial discussions can be beneficial. Regular check-ins on financial goals are essential for progress. Deb Meyer, CFP®, CPA, and CEPA, is the award-winning author of Redefining Family Wealth, host of the Beyond Budgets® podcast (we were on Episode 19), and founder of WorthyNest®, a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management firm that guides parents through important financial decisions using a values-based approach. Deb has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and CNN Business and is a contributor to Kiplinger.  She is a 2019 CPA Practice Advisor “40 Under 40 Honoree” in Accounting and received the 2018 AICPA Standing Ovation Award.  Deb lives in Missouri with her husband Bryan and three sons. Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk

If you've been to the grocery store recently, you know egg prices are through the roof (if you can even find any). We explore how a growing avian flu outbreak is frustrating farmers and hindering President Donald Trump's plans to lower prices. Guests: Doug Corwin, President of Crescent Farms & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics Correspondent Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For our final episode of 2024, we're throwing a holiday party with music, festive hats, drinks and a game. But we can't forget about the news. The incoming Donald Trump administration is looking into the feasibility of eliminating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. We’ll get into it. And, we’ll unpack the public rage over the United States healthcare system that dominated the news this week. Plus, how much do our hosts remember about the biggest business headlines of the year? Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump Advisers Seek to Shrink or Eliminate Bank Regulators” from The Wall Street Journal Opinion | “UnitedHealth Group C.E.O.: Brian Thompson Was Never Content With the Status Quo” from The New York Times “UnitedHealth Limits Access to Key Treatment for Kids With Autism” from ProPublica “Boeing’s year of turbulence in five charts” from Reuters “Why TikTok Faces a U.S. Ban, and What's Next?” from The New York Times “CrowdStrike outage: We finally know what caused it – and how much it cost” from CNN Business “SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts perform historic 1st private spacewalk in orbit” from Space “US ties China in Paris Olympics gold medal count after Americans’ women’s hoops win” from AP News We’ll be back with new episodes in 2025! In the meantime, you can email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

For our final episode of 2024, we're throwing a holiday party with music, festive hats, drinks and a game. But we can't forget about the news. The incoming Donald Trump administration is looking into the feasibility of eliminating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. We’ll get into it. And, we’ll unpack the public rage over the United States healthcare system that dominated the news this week. Plus, how much do our hosts remember about the biggest business headlines of the year? Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump Advisers Seek to Shrink or Eliminate Bank Regulators” from The Wall Street Journal Opinion | “UnitedHealth Group C.E.O.: Brian Thompson Was Never Content With the Status Quo” from The New York Times “UnitedHealth Limits Access to Key Treatment for Kids With Autism” from ProPublica “Boeing’s year of turbulence in five charts” from Reuters “Why TikTok Faces a U.S. Ban, and What's Next?” from The New York Times “CrowdStrike outage: We finally know what caused it – and how much it cost” from CNN Business “SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts perform historic 1st private spacewalk in orbit” from Space “US ties China in Paris Olympics gold medal count after Americans’ women’s hoops win” from AP News We’ll be back with new episodes in 2025! In the meantime, you can email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

For our final episode of 2024, we're throwing a holiday party with music, festive hats, drinks and a game. But we can't forget about the news. The incoming Donald Trump administration is looking into the feasibility of eliminating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. We’ll get into it. And, we’ll unpack the public rage over the United States healthcare system that dominated the news this week. Plus, how much do our hosts remember about the biggest business headlines of the year? Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump Advisers Seek to Shrink or Eliminate Bank Regulators” from The Wall Street Journal Opinion | “UnitedHealth Group C.E.O.: Brian Thompson Was Never Content With the Status Quo” from The New York Times “UnitedHealth Limits Access to Key Treatment for Kids With Autism” from ProPublica “Boeing’s year of turbulence in five charts” from Reuters “Why TikTok Faces a U.S. Ban, and What's Next?” from The New York Times “CrowdStrike outage: We finally know what caused it – and how much it cost” from CNN Business “SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts perform historic 1st private spacewalk in orbit” from Space “US ties China in Paris Olympics gold medal count after Americans’ women’s hoops win” from AP News We’ll be back with new episodes in 2025! In the meantime, you can email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Some critics of President-elect Donald Trump are preparing for the possibility of being prosecuted when he takes office. We'll discuss Trump's “retribution” agenda. Then, we'll get into his pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission. Plus, what a meeting between “Morning Joe” hosts and Trump represents about access to information during the next administration. And, we’ll smile at the woman behind the curtain who inspired the “Wicked” lore. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Morning Joe' Hosts Reveal Meeting With Trump at Mar-a-Lago” from The New York Times “Brendan Carr wrote the FCC chapter in ‘Project 2025.' Now he's Trump's pick for the agency” from CNN Business “DoJ and FBI officials consult lawyers amid threats of Trump legal retribution | Trump administration” from The Guardian “Go bags, passports, foreign assets: Preparing to be a target of Trump's revenge” from The Washington Post “The Feminist Who Inspired the Witches of Oz” from Smithsonian Magazine We love to hear from you. Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Some critics of President-elect Donald Trump are preparing for the possibility of being prosecuted when he takes office. We'll discuss Trump's “retribution” agenda. Then, we'll get into his pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission. Plus, what a meeting between “Morning Joe” hosts and Trump represents about access to information during the next administration. And, we’ll smile at the woman behind the curtain who inspired the “Wicked” lore. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Morning Joe' Hosts Reveal Meeting With Trump at Mar-a-Lago” from The New York Times “Brendan Carr wrote the FCC chapter in ‘Project 2025.' Now he's Trump's pick for the agency” from CNN Business “DoJ and FBI officials consult lawyers amid threats of Trump legal retribution | Trump administration” from The Guardian “Go bags, passports, foreign assets: Preparing to be a target of Trump's revenge” from The Washington Post “The Feminist Who Inspired the Witches of Oz” from Smithsonian Magazine We love to hear from you. Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Some critics of President-elect Donald Trump are preparing for the possibility of being prosecuted when he takes office. We'll discuss Trump's “retribution” agenda. Then, we'll get into his pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission. Plus, what a meeting between “Morning Joe” hosts and Trump represents about access to information during the next administration. And, we’ll smile at the woman behind the curtain who inspired the “Wicked” lore. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Morning Joe' Hosts Reveal Meeting With Trump at Mar-a-Lago” from The New York Times “Brendan Carr wrote the FCC chapter in ‘Project 2025.' Now he's Trump's pick for the agency” from CNN Business “DoJ and FBI officials consult lawyers amid threats of Trump legal retribution | Trump administration” from The Guardian “Go bags, passports, foreign assets: Preparing to be a target of Trump's revenge” from The Washington Post “The Feminist Who Inspired the Witches of Oz” from Smithsonian Magazine We love to hear from you. Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week for the first time in four years. It would be a major milestone in the central bank’s long fight to get inflation under control. The Fed changes interest rates to keep inflation in check. But inflation is a complex phenomenon, and people have different ideas about what drives it. On the show today, Harvard economics professor Stefanie Stantcheva explains what Americans believe about the root causes of inflation and how the government should manage it, how views differ along party lines and the role media play. Then, the narrative around retail theft is changing. And, comedian Rola Z who hosts the “Funny Arabs” show in Washington, D.C., answers the Make Me Smart question. Here’s everything we talked about today: “People's Understanding of Inflation” from the Social Economics Lab at Harvard “The Fed And Public Opinion” from Forbes “What actually happens when the Fed cuts interest rates?” from Marketplace “No, Americans Are Not Completely Stupid About Inflation” from The New York Times “The Growing Use of Voting Before Election Day” from the Center for Election Innovation and Research “America's stores are winning the war on shoplifting” from CNN Business “Federal Debt Is Soaring. Here's Why Trump and Harris Aren't Talking About It.” from The Wall Street Journal “How would Project 2025 impact troops and veterans?” from Military Times We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week for the first time in four years. It would be a major milestone in the central bank’s long fight to get inflation under control. The Fed changes interest rates to keep inflation in check. But inflation is a complex phenomenon, and people have different ideas about what drives it. On the show today, Harvard economics professor Stefanie Stantcheva explains what Americans believe about the root causes of inflation and how the government should manage it, how views differ along party lines and the role media play. Then, the narrative around retail theft is changing. And, comedian Rola Z who hosts the “Funny Arabs” show in Washington, D.C., answers the Make Me Smart question. Here’s everything we talked about today: “People's Understanding of Inflation” from the Social Economics Lab at Harvard “The Fed And Public Opinion” from Forbes “What actually happens when the Fed cuts interest rates?” from Marketplace “No, Americans Are Not Completely Stupid About Inflation” from The New York Times “The Growing Use of Voting Before Election Day” from the Center for Election Innovation and Research “America's stores are winning the war on shoplifting” from CNN Business “Federal Debt Is Soaring. Here's Why Trump and Harris Aren't Talking About It.” from The Wall Street Journal “How would Project 2025 impact troops and veterans?” from Military Times We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week for the first time in four years. It would be a major milestone in the central bank’s long fight to get inflation under control. The Fed changes interest rates to keep inflation in check. But inflation is a complex phenomenon, and people have different ideas about what drives it. On the show today, Harvard economics professor Stefanie Stantcheva explains what Americans believe about the root causes of inflation and how the government should manage it, how views differ along party lines and the role media play. Then, the narrative around retail theft is changing. And, comedian Rola Z who hosts the “Funny Arabs” show in Washington, D.C., answers the Make Me Smart question. Here’s everything we talked about today: “People's Understanding of Inflation” from the Social Economics Lab at Harvard “The Fed And Public Opinion” from Forbes “What actually happens when the Fed cuts interest rates?” from Marketplace “No, Americans Are Not Completely Stupid About Inflation” from The New York Times “The Growing Use of Voting Before Election Day” from the Center for Election Innovation and Research “America's stores are winning the war on shoplifting” from CNN Business “Federal Debt Is Soaring. Here's Why Trump and Harris Aren't Talking About It.” from The Wall Street Journal “How would Project 2025 impact troops and veterans?” from Military Times We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Over Labor Day weekend, thousands of hotel workers went on strike nationwide. Chris Isidore, senior writer for CNN Business, explains the conditions that led to the strike, which impacted nine cities, the broader issues and why it's the second year in a row that hotel workers walked off of the job.  Plus, he looks ahead to potential strikes at ports, United, and Boeing and the latest on the sale of US Steel to a Japanese company. 

New survey data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that the percentage of Americans who expect to get laid off in the next four months has gone up. On the other hand, the share of Americans who expect to get a job offer in the next four months is also up. So what gives? We'll get into the labor market unease and why the Federal Reserve will be paying close attention. Then, we’ll smile about a new tool that could help prevent death from life threatening injuries. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Expectation of Losing One's Job at Record High in NY Fed Survey” from Bloomberg “More and more Americans are worried they will lose their job” from CNN Business “US FDA clears use of Cresilon’s gel to stop severe bleeding in seconds” from Reuters Tweet from Jesse Byrnes about errors in the Democratic Party’s 2024 platform We love to hear from you. Email your comments and questions to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

New survey data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that the percentage of Americans who expect to get laid off in the next four months has gone up. On the other hand, the share of Americans who expect to get a job offer in the next four months is also up. So what gives? We'll get into the labor market unease and why the Federal Reserve will be paying close attention. Then, we’ll smile about a new tool that could help prevent death from life threatening injuries. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Expectation of Losing One's Job at Record High in NY Fed Survey” from Bloomberg “More and more Americans are worried they will lose their job” from CNN Business “US FDA clears use of Cresilon’s gel to stop severe bleeding in seconds” from Reuters Tweet from Jesse Byrnes about errors in the Democratic Party’s 2024 platform We love to hear from you. Email your comments and questions to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

New survey data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that the percentage of Americans who expect to get laid off in the next four months has gone up. On the other hand, the share of Americans who expect to get a job offer in the next four months is also up. So what gives? We'll get into the labor market unease and why the Federal Reserve will be paying close attention. Then, we’ll smile about a new tool that could help prevent death from life threatening injuries. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Expectation of Losing One's Job at Record High in NY Fed Survey” from Bloomberg “More and more Americans are worried they will lose their job” from CNN Business “US FDA clears use of Cresilon’s gel to stop severe bleeding in seconds” from Reuters Tweet from Jesse Byrnes about errors in the Democratic Party’s 2024 platform We love to hear from you. Email your comments and questions to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Today, we're talking about one of Kai Ryssdal's favorite topics: soccer! The sport’s U.S. audience is only expected grow, especially as the country gets ready to host the World Cup in 2026. Paul Tenorio, soccer writer for The Athletic, said access to the sport has changed dramatically for Americans over the last decade. On the show today, Tenorio explains why soccer is gaining a new audience, what lessons American stadiums can learn from mistakes at the recent Copa América tournament, and how legendary player Lionel Messi is bringing eyes and money to the game in the United States. Then, we’ll get into how companies are using troves of data to target different consumers, and why this “surveillance pricing” has caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission. And, what a travel editor got wrong about repeat travel. Here’s everything we talked about today: “The Messi Effect – How One Single Player Will Impact Soccer In America” from Forbes “‘It was inhuman': Why the Copa America final was delayed and dangerously close to disaster” from The Athletic “U.S. Soccer Fans Are Younger, More Diverse Than Fans of Other Sports” from Morning Consult “What Messi’s MLS, Apple, Adidas deal means for everyone else” from ESPN “You're not going crazy — you may actually be paying higher prices than other people” from CNN Business “FTC Issues Orders to Eight Companies Seeking Information on Surveillance Pricing” from the Federal Trade Commission “Why Is the US Deficit So Big? Depends on Who You Ask” from Bloomberg “What the bond market’s telling us, or not, about Biden’s withdrawal” from Marketplace Send us your suggestions for Paris Games-themed cocktails or let us know what Olympic events you’re looking forward to watching. Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Today, we're talking about one of Kai Ryssdal's favorite topics: soccer! The sport’s U.S. audience is only expected grow, especially as the country gets ready to host the World Cup in 2026. Paul Tenorio, soccer writer for The Athletic, said access to the sport has changed dramatically for Americans over the last decade. On the show today, Tenorio explains why soccer is gaining a new audience, what lessons American stadiums can learn from mistakes at the recent Copa América tournament, and how legendary player Lionel Messi is bringing eyes and money to the game in the United States. Then, we’ll get into how companies are using troves of data to target different consumers, and why this “surveillance pricing” has caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission. And, what a travel editor got wrong about repeat travel. Here’s everything we talked about today: “The Messi Effect – How One Single Player Will Impact Soccer In America” from Forbes “‘It was inhuman': Why the Copa America final was delayed and dangerously close to disaster” from The Athletic “U.S. Soccer Fans Are Younger, More Diverse Than Fans of Other Sports” from Morning Consult “What Messi’s MLS, Apple, Adidas deal means for everyone else” from ESPN “You're not going crazy — you may actually be paying higher prices than other people” from CNN Business “FTC Issues Orders to Eight Companies Seeking Information on Surveillance Pricing” from the Federal Trade Commission “Why Is the US Deficit So Big? Depends on Who You Ask” from Bloomberg “What the bond market’s telling us, or not, about Biden’s withdrawal” from Marketplace Send us your suggestions for Paris Games-themed cocktails or let us know what Olympic events you’re looking forward to watching. Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Today, we're talking about one of Kai Ryssdal's favorite topics: soccer! The sport’s U.S. audience is only expected grow, especially as the country gets ready to host the World Cup in 2026. Paul Tenorio, soccer writer for The Athletic, said access to the sport has changed dramatically for Americans over the last decade. On the show today, Tenorio explains why soccer is gaining a new audience, what lessons American stadiums can learn from mistakes at the recent Copa América tournament, and how legendary player Lionel Messi is bringing eyes and money to the game in the United States. Then, we’ll get into how companies are using troves of data to target different consumers, and why this “surveillance pricing” has caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission. And, what a travel editor got wrong about repeat travel. Here’s everything we talked about today: “The Messi Effect – How One Single Player Will Impact Soccer In America” from Forbes “‘It was inhuman': Why the Copa America final was delayed and dangerously close to disaster” from The Athletic “U.S. Soccer Fans Are Younger, More Diverse Than Fans of Other Sports” from Morning Consult “What Messi’s MLS, Apple, Adidas deal means for everyone else” from ESPN “You're not going crazy — you may actually be paying higher prices than other people” from CNN Business “FTC Issues Orders to Eight Companies Seeking Information on Surveillance Pricing” from the Federal Trade Commission “Why Is the US Deficit So Big? Depends on Who You Ask” from Bloomberg “What the bond market’s telling us, or not, about Biden’s withdrawal” from Marketplace Send us your suggestions for Paris Games-themed cocktails or let us know what Olympic events you’re looking forward to watching. Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

In May, President Joe Biden’s campaign said it had a hefty $91 million stashed in the bank. If Biden were to end his candidacy, what would happen to all that cash? We’ll get into it. And, we’ll explain why the federal government’s plan to phase out its purchases of single-use plastics could have a sizable impact on the country’s use of plastic overall. Plus, we’ll get nostalgic for DVDs and paper checks during a game of Half Full/Half Empty! And, would you talk politics in the office? Here’s everything we talked about today: “It’s time to stop arguing over the population slowdown and start adapting to it” from Vox “What happens to Joe Biden’s campaign money?” from Reuters “The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.” from The New York Times “FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Releases New Strategy to Tackle Plastic Pollution, Takes Action to Reduce Single-Use Plastics in Federal Operations” from The White House “What is Microsoft’s “blue screen of death?” Here’s what it means and how to fix it.” from CBS News “RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time” from Wired “Hello Kitty Is Not a Cat and We’re Not OK” from E! News “Target will stop accepting this old-school form of payment” from CNN Business “How can we talk about politics in the workplace?” from Marketplace Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

In May, President Joe Biden’s campaign said it had a hefty $91 million stashed in the bank. If Biden were to end his candidacy, what would happen to all that cash? We’ll get into it. And, we’ll explain why the federal government’s plan to phase out its purchases of single-use plastics could have a sizable impact on the country’s use of plastic overall. Plus, we’ll get nostalgic for DVDs and paper checks during a game of Half Full/Half Empty! And, would you talk politics in the office? Here’s everything we talked about today: “It’s time to stop arguing over the population slowdown and start adapting to it” from Vox “What happens to Joe Biden’s campaign money?” from Reuters “The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.” from The New York Times “FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Releases New Strategy to Tackle Plastic Pollution, Takes Action to Reduce Single-Use Plastics in Federal Operations” from The White House “What is Microsoft’s “blue screen of death?” Here’s what it means and how to fix it.” from CBS News “RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time” from Wired “Hello Kitty Is Not a Cat and We’re Not OK” from E! News “Target will stop accepting this old-school form of payment” from CNN Business “How can we talk about politics in the workplace?” from Marketplace Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

In May, President Joe Biden’s campaign said it had a hefty $91 million stashed in the bank. If Biden were to end his candidacy, what would happen to all that cash? We’ll get into it. And, we’ll explain why the federal government’s plan to phase out its purchases of single-use plastics could have a sizable impact on the country’s use of plastic overall. Plus, we’ll get nostalgic for DVDs and paper checks during a game of Half Full/Half Empty! And, would you talk politics in the office? Here’s everything we talked about today: “It’s time to stop arguing over the population slowdown and start adapting to it” from Vox “What happens to Joe Biden’s campaign money?” from Reuters “The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.” from The New York Times “FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Releases New Strategy to Tackle Plastic Pollution, Takes Action to Reduce Single-Use Plastics in Federal Operations” from The White House “What is Microsoft’s “blue screen of death?” Here’s what it means and how to fix it.” from CBS News “RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time” from Wired “Hello Kitty Is Not a Cat and We’re Not OK” from E! News “Target will stop accepting this old-school form of payment” from CNN Business “How can we talk about politics in the workplace?” from Marketplace Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is as American as apple pie. But it wasn’t always this way, and it’s putting the housing market in a tough spot lately.  A substantial amount of homeowners with low-rate mortgages are choosing to stay put in their homes rather than selling and buying a new one at higher rates. It’s created what’s known as a lock-in effect. On the show today, Andra Ghent, professor of finance at the University of Utah, explains how a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage became the norm in the United States, why it’s now putting the housing market in a bind, and how our mortgage system perpetuates inequality. Plus, could the Danish mortgage model work here? Then, we’ll get into why the Federal Trade Commission is eyeing pharmacy benefit managers, the third-party companies that negotiate drug prices between health insurance providers and drugmakers. And, an editor at The Points Guy shares the story of a travel lesson learned. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Why do we have a 30-year mortgage, anyway?” from Marketplace “A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up” from The New York Times “A 30-Year Trap: The Problem With America's Weird Mortgages” from The New York Times “Denmark’s genius housing fix” from Business Insider “Homeowners Don't Want to Sell, So the Market for Brand-New Homes Is Booming” from The Wall Street Journal “FTC Releases Interim Staff Report on Prescription Drug Middlemen” from the Federal Trade Commision “F.T.C. Slams Middlemen for High Drug Prices, Reversing Hands-Off Approach” from The New York Times “State Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation” from the National Academy for State Health Policy “Prescription Drugs: Selected States’ Regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers” from the U.S. Government Accountability Office “Fed Chair Powell talks up progress on inflation but says rate cuts not imminent yet” from CNN Business “Software and social media to grab Congress’ attention” from Marketplace We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is as American as apple pie. But it wasn’t always this way, and it’s putting the housing market in a tough spot lately.  A substantial amount of homeowners with low-rate mortgages are choosing to stay put in their homes rather than selling and buying a new one at higher rates. It’s created what’s known as a lock-in effect. On the show today, Andra Ghent, professor of finance at the University of Utah, explains how a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage became the norm in the United States, why it’s now putting the housing market in a bind, and how our mortgage system perpetuates inequality. Plus, could the Danish mortgage model work here? Then, we’ll get into why the Federal Trade Commission is eyeing pharmacy benefit managers, the third-party companies that negotiate drug prices between health insurance providers and drugmakers. And, an editor at The Points Guy shares the story of a travel lesson learned. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Why do we have a 30-year mortgage, anyway?” from Marketplace “A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up” from The New York Times “A 30-Year Trap: The Problem With America's Weird Mortgages” from The New York Times “Denmark’s genius housing fix” from Business Insider “Homeowners Don't Want to Sell, So the Market for Brand-New Homes Is Booming” from The Wall Street Journal “FTC Releases Interim Staff Report on Prescription Drug Middlemen” from the Federal Trade Commision “F.T.C. Slams Middlemen for High Drug Prices, Reversing Hands-Off Approach” from The New York Times “State Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation” from the National Academy for State Health Policy “Prescription Drugs: Selected States’ Regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers” from the U.S. Government Accountability Office “Fed Chair Powell talks up progress on inflation but says rate cuts not imminent yet” from CNN Business “Software and social media to grab Congress’ attention” from Marketplace We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is as American as apple pie. But it wasn’t always this way, and it’s putting the housing market in a tough spot lately.  A substantial amount of homeowners with low-rate mortgages are choosing to stay put in their homes rather than selling and buying a new one at higher rates. It’s created what’s known as a lock-in effect. On the show today, Andra Ghent, professor of finance at the University of Utah, explains how a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage became the norm in the United States, why it’s now putting the housing market in a bind, and how our mortgage system perpetuates inequality. Plus, could the Danish mortgage model work here? Then, we’ll get into why the Federal Trade Commission is eyeing pharmacy benefit managers, the third-party companies that negotiate drug prices between health insurance providers and drugmakers. And, an editor at The Points Guy shares the story of a travel lesson learned. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Why do we have a 30-year mortgage, anyway?” from Marketplace “A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up” from The New York Times “A 30-Year Trap: The Problem With America's Weird Mortgages” from The New York Times “Denmark’s genius housing fix” from Business Insider “Homeowners Don't Want to Sell, So the Market for Brand-New Homes Is Booming” from The Wall Street Journal “FTC Releases Interim Staff Report on Prescription Drug Middlemen” from the Federal Trade Commision “F.T.C. Slams Middlemen for High Drug Prices, Reversing Hands-Off Approach” from The New York Times “State Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation” from the National Academy for State Health Policy “Prescription Drugs: Selected States’ Regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers” from the U.S. Government Accountability Office “Fed Chair Powell talks up progress on inflation but says rate cuts not imminent yet” from CNN Business “Software and social media to grab Congress’ attention” from Marketplace We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Over the last 50 years, an ideology known as neoliberalism has transformed the American economy — for better or worse. The concept is often associated with Ronald Reagan, free markets and deregulation. But legal scholar Mehrsa Baradaran says there’s a lot we get wrong about the origins of neoliberalism and its true impact on society. On the show today, Baradaran, author of the new book “The Quiet Coup: Neoliberalism and the Looting of America,” explains what neoliberal ideology promised to do for the American economy, what it actually did and why she believes that looking to the free market might, ironically, be the only way forward. Then, why actress Scarlett Johansson isn’t cool with OpenAI’s new chatbot. And we’ll hear the sounds of cicadas! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Opinion | The Neoliberal Looting of America” from The New York Times “What is neoliberalism? A political scientist explains the use and evolution of the term” from The Conversation “Opinion | Time is up for neoliberals” from The Washington Post “Learning how to use AI could boost your pay by 25%, study finds” from CNN Business “Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI chatbot voice ‘eerily similar’ to hers” from Reuters We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Over the last 50 years, an ideology known as neoliberalism has transformed the American economy — for better or worse. The concept is often associated with Ronald Reagan, free markets and deregulation. But legal scholar Mehrsa Baradaran says there’s a lot we get wrong about the origins of neoliberalism and its true impact on society. On the show today, Baradaran, author of the new book “The Quiet Coup: Neoliberalism and the Looting of America,” explains what neoliberal ideology promised to do for the American economy, what it actually did and why she believes that looking to the free market might, ironically, be the only way forward. Then, why actress Scarlett Johansson isn’t cool with OpenAI’s new chatbot. And we’ll hear the sounds of cicadas! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Opinion | The Neoliberal Looting of America” from The New York Times “What is neoliberalism? A political scientist explains the use and evolution of the term” from The Conversation “Opinion | Time is up for neoliberals” from The Washington Post “Learning how to use AI could boost your pay by 25%, study finds” from CNN Business “Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI chatbot voice ‘eerily similar’ to hers” from Reuters We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took a trip to Capitol Hill this week to testify about the health of the U.S. economy. We’ll get into the TL;DR of Powell’s testimony and why he doesn't foresee a recession around the corner. And, we'll talk about how political campaigns are spending on advertising these days. Plus, the latest regional banking woes and what rapidly advancing deepfakes could do to this year’s elections. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Key takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's testimony on Capitol Hill” from CNN Business “What’s new in campaign ads? Asking for money to buy more ads and run them absolutely everywhere” from Marketplace “NYCB fallout has longer-term ramifications for regionals now, says Ritholtz’s Josh Brown” from CNBC “Steven Mnuchin Backs New York Community Bank in $1 Billion Deal” from The New York Times “Deepfakes and the 2024 election season” from Marketplace Get ready for Economics on Tap and subscribe to our newsletter to get a copy of our new cocktails zine. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

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