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Today, we're answering questions from our listeners about everything going on in this economy (we know, it's a lot). Like, whatever happened to that bipartisan bill that would pass authority over tariffs back to Congress? We'll get into the status of the legislation and how states are jumping into the fight. Plus, we'll discuss the legality of the Trump administration's funding freezes and how foreign trade zones are helping some companies avoid sky-high tariffs.Here's everything we talked about today:“Congress gave presidents power over tariffs. They could aways take it back” from CNN Politics“12 States Sue Trump Over His Tariffs” by The New York Times“Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell” from AP News“If Trump wants rate cuts, he would likely need to replace the Fed's full board along with Powell” by CNBC“How Congress — and not the president — controls how taxpayer money is spent” from Marketplace“Trump tariffs lead to surge of companies parking imports in tax-free 'foreign trade zones'” from CNBC“How Foreign Trade Zones In The U.S. Came Into Existence” by NPRGot a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Today, we're answering questions from our listeners about everything going on in this economy (we know, it's a lot). Like, whatever happened to that bipartisan bill that would pass authority over tariffs back to Congress? We'll get into the status of the legislation and how states are jumping into the fight. Plus, we'll discuss the legality of the Trump administration's funding freezes and how foreign trade zones are helping some companies avoid sky-high tariffs.Here's everything we talked about today:“Congress gave presidents power over tariffs. They could aways take it back” from CNN Politics“12 States Sue Trump Over His Tariffs” by The New York Times“Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell” from AP News“If Trump wants rate cuts, he would likely need to replace the Fed's full board along with Powell” by CNBC“How Congress — and not the president — controls how taxpayer money is spent” from Marketplace“Trump tariffs lead to surge of companies parking imports in tax-free 'foreign trade zones'” from CNBC“How Foreign Trade Zones In The U.S. Came Into Existence” by NPRGot a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

​The CIA is currently evaluating its legal authority to conduct drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels, following the Trump administration's designation of several cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). This designation potentially expands the CIA's counterterrorism tools, allowing for covert operations similar to those used against groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS. While no drone strikes have been ordered yet, the CIA has been conducting surveillance flights over Mexico with the country's approval, gathering intelligence on cartel operations. The administration is exploring the use of Title 50 to authorize covert CIA missions, which would bypass the need for military engagement under Title 10.However, this potential shift in U.S. strategy has raised concerns in Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly stated that Mexico would reject any unilateral military action by the United States on its soil, emphasizing that such measures would not solve the issue of drug trafficking and would violate Mexico's sovereignty. Additionally, a top Pentagon official clarified that the U.S. military lacks the authority to carry out drone strikes against drug cartels in Mexico, despite the FTO designation. The official noted that while the designation supports a broader governmental strategy against drug trafficking, it does not legally grant the military strike capabilities.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:CIA is reviewing its authorities to use lethal force against drug cartels | CNN Politics

The idea that the government should be run more like a business isn’t new. But with two businessmen, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, now taking a proverbial chainsaw to the federal bureaucracy all in the name “efficiency,” this theory is being put to the test. While it’s an appealing idea, Philip Joyce, professor of public policy at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, said governments can’t afford to take risks the way businesses can. On the show today, Joyce explains the origins of the idea that the government should be run like a business, how we define “success” differently for the two entities, and how the way Trump and Musk do business is showing up in the White House. Then, we’ll break down the high stakes of today’s special elections in Wisconsin and Florida. Plus, reflections on serendipitous moments in walkable communities and what we gain by admitting we were wrong. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Why Running the Government Like a Business Would Be a Disaster” from The New York Times “The US Government Is Not a Startup” from Wired “The US Postal Service has been struggling for years. Now Trump’s talking about privatizing it” from AP News “DOGE wants businesses to run government services ‘as much as possible'” from The Washington Post “UPDATE: RECOVER Long COVID pathobiology grants restored” from The Sick Times “NIH restores some long COVID grants” from C&EN “What to Watch in Wisconsin's Supreme Court Election and Florida's Special Elections” from The New York Times “What to watch for Tuesday in Wisconsin's high-stakes Supreme Court race and special elections in Florida” from CNN Politics “Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is at stake in race that’s drawn powerful political interests” from AP News “Volume 52 | Issue 1 | February 2025” from the American Ethnological Society Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The idea that the government should be run more like a business isn’t new. But with two businessmen, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, now taking a proverbial chainsaw to the federal bureaucracy all in the name “efficiency,” this theory is being put to the test. While it’s an appealing idea, Philip Joyce, professor of public policy at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, said governments can’t afford to take risks the way businesses can. On the show today, Joyce explains the origins of the idea that the government should be run like a business, how we define “success” differently for the two entities, and how the way Trump and Musk do business is showing up in the White House. Then, we’ll break down the high stakes of today’s special elections in Wisconsin and Florida. Plus, reflections on serendipitous moments in walkable communities and what we gain by admitting we were wrong. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Why Running the Government Like a Business Would Be a Disaster” from The New York Times “The US Government Is Not a Startup” from Wired “The US Postal Service has been struggling for years. Now Trump’s talking about privatizing it” from AP News “DOGE wants businesses to run government services ‘as much as possible'” from The Washington Post “UPDATE: RECOVER Long COVID pathobiology grants restored” from The Sick Times “NIH restores some long COVID grants” from C&EN “What to Watch in Wisconsin's Supreme Court Election and Florida's Special Elections” from The New York Times “What to watch for Tuesday in Wisconsin's high-stakes Supreme Court race and special elections in Florida” from CNN Politics “Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is at stake in race that’s drawn powerful political interests” from AP News “Volume 52 | Issue 1 | February 2025” from the American Ethnological Society Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

On January 20th, 2025, at the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, Elon Musk sieg heiled the crowd that had gathered to celebrate the occasion. That single act set off a sequence of events that would forever change how the world viewed Elon Musk, Tesla, and the United States of America.Also available at www.youtube.com/@GreenNeighbourSOURCES:Maye Musk shares her ‘crazy' childhood trekking through the African desert in search of a lost city (CNBC, August 21, 2020)https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/21/maye-musks-crazy-childhood-trekking-through-the-desert-in-africa.htmlThe making of Elon Musk: how did his childhood in apartheid South Africa shape him? (The Guardian, March 10, 2025):https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/10/making-of-elon-musk-childhood-apartheid-south-africaERROL MUSK On Growing Up in SA, Elon Musk,Donald Trump,Dating Step Daughter, Ex Wife's I EPISODE 613 (Podcast and Chill Network, Nov 14, 2024):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH1U5x8LXgsHow the roots of the ‘PayPal mafia' extend to apartheid South Africa (The Guardian, January 26, 2025):https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/26/elon-musk-peter-thiel-apartheid-south-africaElon Musk's X app ran ads on #whitepower and other hateful hashtags (NBC News, June 6, 2024):https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/elon-musk-x-twitter-antisemitism-hashtags-trending-hate-rcna151945Elon Musk and the narratives of decadence that link all anti-democratic movements (The Conversation, January 20, 2025):https://theconversation.com/elon-musk-and-the-narratives-of-decadence-that-link-all-anti-democratic-movements-247396Any other CEO would have been fired for what Elon Musk just said (CNN, October 23, 2024):https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/23/business/elon-musk-nazi-jokes/index.htmlElon Musk's Vision Is Coming Into Focus—and It Looks a Lot Like Neo-Apartheid (February 13, 2025):https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/elon-musk-doge-neo-apartheid Used Teslas pile up in Canada as Musk embraces politics (The Financial Post, March 21, 2025):https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/electric-vehicles/used-teslas-pile-up-in-canadaWhat is the 'TeslaTakedown' movement? What to know ahead of planned 'day of action' (USA Today, March 24, 2024):https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/24/tesla-takedown-protests/82641286007Tesla Protests And Vandalism Surge: Trump Backs Musk-Promoted Theory Left-Wing Billionaires Are Behind Protests (Forbes, March 26, 2025):https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/03/26/tesla-protests-and-vandalism-surge-trump-backs-musk-promoted-theory-left-wing-billionaires-are-behind-protestsBay Area organizers say Tesla protests are bigger than ever as Trump escalates threats (San Francisco Chronicle, March 26, 2025):https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/bay-area-tesla-protests-20241879.phpHundreds gather outside Tesla showroom in Boston to protest Elon Musk (Associated Press, March 24, 2025):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCH6kjh2tlkAnti-DOGE Protesters Demonstrate Outside Of Tesla Dealership In New York City (Forbes Breaking News, Mar 22, 2025):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvPYx8U-2kUFBI launches task force targeting anti-Tesla ‘domestic terrorism' (CNN, March 25, 2025):https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/25/us/fbi-task-force-tesla-attacks-hnk/index.htmlTrump floats sending Americans to foreign prisons. Civil rights groups say that would be illegal. (March 21, 2025)Pam Bondi warns Jasmine Crockett to ‘tread very carefully' in what she says about Elon Musk (Politico, March 23, 2025)Pam Bondi is more interested in protecting Elon Musk than defending our democracy (MSNBC, March 25, 2025)‘Tesla is a good target': Elon Musk's car business is focus of fury for political role (The Guardian, March 17, 2025)Trump fires inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies (CNN Politics, January 25, 2025)

CNN Politics reported on several actions and statements by President Trump's administration. These include potential tariffs on Canada regarding lumber and dairy, and a threat of new sanctions on Russia related to the war in Ukraine. Furthermore, the administration is planning staffing cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs and reviewing visa programs, possibly leading to a new travel ban. The administration also rescinded a collective bargaining agreement for transportation security officers. Other notable items include Trump establishing a task force for the 2026 World Cup and cancelling grants to Columbia University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're looking at how folks who associated themselves with the magical and morbid QAnon memes about the “coming storm” that would destroy the Deep State have become that storm, mainly by talking about it, and are now in the position to congeal an even Deeper State characterized by more repression and control. They're doing it both as conspiracists and as conspiracy theorists would predict: as rich guys pretending to be oppressed. This opens up the question of “Have we been here before in the US, and what happened?” The parallels are uncanny. In the late 1920s, Henry Ford had his car dealers stick copies of The Dearborn Independent newspaper in the glove compartments of new cars. That was the rag in which he published excerpts of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. Today another auto baron, Elon Musk, busts out seigheils and posts Nazi memes whenever he likes. But only one of them got a White House office. Show Notes CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak US Health Secretary Kennedy calls for end to deadly Texas measles outbreak Copy of STORM is HERE Data  LIVE: Kash Patel's confirmation hearing for FBI director  Kash Patel Wants to Work From Home for FBI. But Who Does He Live With? | The New Republic  Kash Patel privately agreed to hire an experienced deputy FBI director. Then Trump picked a loyalist | The Independent  How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director | WIRED  How Trump's Justice Department has gutted the government's ability to chase public corruption | CNN Politics  123: The Red-Pilled "Academic" Who Named Our Podcast — Conspirituality  Darkness Over All: John Robison and the Birth of the Illuminati Conspiracy — The Public Domain Review Conspiracy Theories Abounded in 19th-Century American Politics | Smithsonian  Wealthy bankers and businessmen plotted to overthrow FDR. A retired general foiled it.   Medical Mystery: What killed ‘Red Scare' Sen. Joseph McCarthy?  FBI director considering having UFC train agents in martial arts, say people familiar with plan | Reuters  What We Know About the CIA's Midcentury Mind-Control Project | Smithsonian  FBI Records: The Vault — COINTELPRO On campaign trail, RFK Jr. pushes 'bonkers' theory about CIA's 'takeover of the American press' - ABC News   Richard Hofstadter's “The Paranoid Style” Can't Help Us Now  Rehabilitating McCarthyism  JFK, Richard Hofstadter, and the ‘Paranoid Style in American Politics' Ford's Anti-Semitism | American Experience | Official Site | PBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The so-called "congressional hush fund" refers to the egregious misuse of taxpayer dollars to quietly settle sexual harassment and misconduct claims against members of Congress and their staff. Managed through the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR), this fund has been used for decades to pay off accusers, shielding politicians from public accountability while keeping their misconduct hidden from voters. Rather than forcing individual offenders to bear the financial and reputational consequences of their actions, this system has effectively allowed elected officials to use public money as a personal damage-control mechanism. The settlements, often accompanied by strict non-disclosure agreements, have ensured that the public remains in the dark about the full extent of misconduct within the halls of power.This corrupt and unethical practice highlights the deep rot within the political establishment, where lawmakers—who are supposed to represent the people—operate under a different set of rules, immune to the very standards they impose on others. Instead of facing criminal charges or public disgrace, offenders have been protected by a taxpayer-funded safety net, enabling repeat offenses and further entrenching a culture of impunity. The fact that these payouts were made with no transparency, and without the consent of the very taxpayers footing the bill, is a grotesque violation of public trust. Despite public outrage and calls for reform, only limited changes have been made, with many settlements still shrouded in secrecy, leaving Americans to wonder just how many powerful figures have escaped justice at their expense.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Congress paid $17 million in settlements. Why we know so little about that money. | CNN Politics

The so-called "congressional hush fund" refers to the egregious misuse of taxpayer dollars to quietly settle sexual harassment and misconduct claims against members of Congress and their staff. Managed through the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR), this fund has been used for decades to pay off accusers, shielding politicians from public accountability while keeping their misconduct hidden from voters. Rather than forcing individual offenders to bear the financial and reputational consequences of their actions, this system has effectively allowed elected officials to use public money as a personal damage-control mechanism. The settlements, often accompanied by strict non-disclosure agreements, have ensured that the public remains in the dark about the full extent of misconduct within the halls of power.This corrupt and unethical practice highlights the deep rot within the political establishment, where lawmakers—who are supposed to represent the people—operate under a different set of rules, immune to the very standards they impose on others. Instead of facing criminal charges or public disgrace, offenders have been protected by a taxpayer-funded safety net, enabling repeat offenses and further entrenching a culture of impunity. The fact that these payouts were made with no transparency, and without the consent of the very taxpayers footing the bill, is a grotesque violation of public trust. Despite public outrage and calls for reform, only limited changes have been made, with many settlements still shrouded in secrecy, leaving Americans to wonder just how many powerful figures have escaped justice at their expense.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Congress paid $17 million in settlements. Why we know so little about that money. | CNN Politics

A meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump today dissolved into a heated argument in the Oval Office, flipping the switch of the global economic order. Kai Ryssdal and guest host Nova Safo discuss what they took away from the contentious meeting and what it might mean for American-style capitalism. Plus, we’ll shift gears and play a lively round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump, Vance castigate Zelensky in tense Oval Office meeting” from CNN Politics “Microsoft Will Shut Down Skype in Favor of a Free Version of Teams” from The New York Times “‘Jeopardy!' and ‘Wheel of Fortune' to Leap to Streaming” from The New York Times “Why are tech companies investing in quantum computing?” from Marketplace “Why some authors and publishers are nixing book blurbs” from Marketplace “Lately, the scoop on the bond market is like ice cream roulette” from Marketplace “How much impact could a 24-hour “economic blackout” have?” from Marketplace Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

A meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump today dissolved into a heated argument in the Oval Office, flipping the switch of the global economic order. Kai Ryssdal and guest host Nova Safo discuss what they took away from the contentious meeting and what it might mean for American-style capitalism. Plus, we’ll shift gears and play a lively round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump, Vance castigate Zelensky in tense Oval Office meeting” from CNN Politics “Microsoft Will Shut Down Skype in Favor of a Free Version of Teams” from The New York Times “‘Jeopardy!' and ‘Wheel of Fortune' to Leap to Streaming” from The New York Times “Why are tech companies investing in quantum computing?” from Marketplace “Why some authors and publishers are nixing book blurbs” from Marketplace “Lately, the scoop on the bond market is like ice cream roulette” from Marketplace “How much impact could a 24-hour “economic blackout” have?” from Marketplace Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start the show by discussing the alleged incident with Florida Congressman Cory Mills and a woman, now identified as Iranian-American Sarah Raviani. We also bring up Enrique Tarrio, of Proud Boys and Seditious Conspiracy fame, who has made himself a regular in Washington D.C. being the agent provocateur that he is. In segment two, we get to Maine Governor Janet Mills, who openly challenged Donald Trump at a meeting of the country's governors last week. They had a back and forth, where Trump said "WE ARE THE LAW." Governor Mills told him that she will see him in court. This brings up the broader question of how should Dems treat the current situation. Should Dems fight back, or let Trump and Musk burn their own bridges and watch them self-destruct from the sidelines? Segment three takes us to the Pentagon, where Trump fired an amazingly decorated and qualified Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C.Q. Brown, and replaced him with an odd choice in Lt. General Dan Caine, who actually doesn't meet the legal qualifications for the job. MAGA shouts about "woke" and "DEI," but continues to put people in jobs they aren't necessarily qualified for. LINKSRep. Cory Mills and Enrique Tarrio GOP Rep. Cory Mills probed after 'emotionally charged' spat with Iranian-American activistEx-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested on assault charge outside U.S. CapitolMaine Governor Calls Out Trump Fearless governor tells Trump to stick it — to his face. He doesn't take it well - nj.comWATCH: ‘See you in court,' Maine's governor tells Trump on transgender athlete ban | PBS NewsShakeup at the PentagonTrump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeupTrump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership | CNN Politics

On December 1, 2024, President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, covering any offenses committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024. This decision came after Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges earlier in the year. President Biden justified the pardon by stating that his son had been "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" due to their familial relationship, asserting that similar cases typically result in non-criminal resolutions.The pardon has ignited significant political controversy. Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump, condemned the move as an abuse of justice and a miscarriage of the legal system. Critics argue that the pardon contradicts President Biden's previous commitments to uphold judicial independence and avoid interference in his son's legal matters. This action has intensified scrutiny of the Biden family's conduct and raised concerns about the impartiality of the justice system.(commercial at 12:34)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Biden's pardon of his son pours fuel on Trump's claims of politicized justice | CNN Politics

On December 1, 2024, President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, covering any offenses committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024. This decision came after Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges earlier in the year. President Biden justified the pardon by stating that his son had been "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" due to their familial relationship, asserting that similar cases typically result in non-criminal resolutions.The pardon has ignited significant political controversy. Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump, condemned the move as an abuse of justice and a miscarriage of the legal system. Critics argue that the pardon contradicts President Biden's previous commitments to uphold judicial independence and avoid interference in his son's legal matters. This action has intensified scrutiny of the Biden family's conduct and raised concerns about the impartiality of the justice system.(commercial at 12:34)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Biden's pardon of his son pours fuel on Trump's claims of politicized justice | CNN Politics

The Democratic Party has traditionally been pro-union and relied on the support of the working class. But the results of yesterday’s election show the tide may be turning. We’ll get into how President-elect Trump enamored these voters to win another term in the White House and how we can expect a new Trump administration to shake up the economy and defy democratic norms. Plus, we’ll talk about some of the trailblazers elected to Congress and state offices. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Who is Bernie Moreno, Ohio's new GOP senator-elect and crypto champion?” from The Washington Post “Sarah McBride becomes the first out transgender person elected to Congress” from NBC News “How markets are responding to the prospect of another Trump presidency” from Marketplace “Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firsts” from AP News “Meet the history-makers of the 2024 elections” from CNN Politics “How could the return of Trump-era ‘Schedule F’ job appointments reshape the federal workforce?” from Marketplace “Donald Trump Has Tools to Fire Powerful Financial Regulator in Term Two” from Bloomberg Send us all your thoughts, feelings and questions about the election. You can email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The Democratic Party has traditionally been pro-union and relied on the support of the working class. But the results of yesterday’s election show the tide may be turning. We’ll get into how President-elect Trump enamored these voters to win another term in the White House and how we can expect a new Trump administration to shake up the economy and defy democratic norms. Plus, we’ll talk about some of the trailblazers elected to Congress and state offices. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Who is Bernie Moreno, Ohio's new GOP senator-elect and crypto champion?” from The Washington Post “Sarah McBride becomes the first out transgender person elected to Congress” from NBC News “How markets are responding to the prospect of another Trump presidency” from Marketplace “Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firsts” from AP News “Meet the history-makers of the 2024 elections” from CNN Politics “How could the return of Trump-era ‘Schedule F’ job appointments reshape the federal workforce?” from Marketplace “Donald Trump Has Tools to Fire Powerful Financial Regulator in Term Two” from Bloomberg Send us all your thoughts, feelings and questions about the election. You can email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The Democratic Party has traditionally been pro-union and relied on the support of the working class. But the results of yesterday’s election show the tide may be turning. We’ll get into how President-elect Trump enamored these voters to win another term in the White House and how we can expect a new Trump administration to shake up the economy and defy democratic norms. Plus, we’ll talk about some of the trailblazers elected to Congress and state offices. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Who is Bernie Moreno, Ohio's new GOP senator-elect and crypto champion?” from The Washington Post “Sarah McBride becomes the first out transgender person elected to Congress” from NBC News “How markets are responding to the prospect of another Trump presidency” from Marketplace “Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firsts” from AP News “Meet the history-makers of the 2024 elections” from CNN Politics “How could the return of Trump-era ‘Schedule F’ job appointments reshape the federal workforce?” from Marketplace “Donald Trump Has Tools to Fire Powerful Financial Regulator in Term Two” from Bloomberg Send us all your thoughts, feelings and questions about the election. You can email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The jobs report released today blew past economists’ forecasts, estimating that employers added about 250,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in September. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is falsely claiming the jobs report is “fake.” We’ll get into how big economic data is being politicized. And, what happens when October surprises aren’t so surprising anymore? Plus, we’ll weigh in on “white labeling” and flying taxis during a round of Half Full / Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “October surprises are piling up, but a toss-up race seems impervious to shocks” from CNN Politics “Jack Smith’s latest filing in the Trump election case is no ‘Comey letter'” from MSNBC “‘Trump Bible’ one of few that meet Walters’ criteria for Oklahoma classrooms” from The Oklahoman Tweet from Sen. Marco Rubio about today’s jobs report “Not hearing back on job applications? Some career consultants suggest a bold new tactic.” from Business Insider “Denver is funding sidewalk maintenance with a property owner tax” from Marketplace “Why do retailers white label certain products?” from Marketplace “Costco adds platinum bars to its precious metals lineup” from CNBC “Toyota puts another $500 million in an air taxi startup” from The Verge Don't let us fall short. We need your help to reach our Fall Fundraiser goal today!: https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

The jobs report released today blew past economists’ forecasts, estimating that employers added about 250,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in September. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is falsely claiming the jobs report is “fake.” We’ll get into how big economic data is being politicized. And, what happens when October surprises aren’t so surprising anymore? Plus, we’ll weigh in on “white labeling” and flying taxis during a round of Half Full / Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “October surprises are piling up, but a toss-up race seems impervious to shocks” from CNN Politics “Jack Smith’s latest filing in the Trump election case is no ‘Comey letter'” from MSNBC “‘Trump Bible’ one of few that meet Walters’ criteria for Oklahoma classrooms” from The Oklahoman Tweet from Sen. Marco Rubio about today’s jobs report “Not hearing back on job applications? Some career consultants suggest a bold new tactic.” from Business Insider “Denver is funding sidewalk maintenance with a property owner tax” from Marketplace “Why do retailers white label certain products?” from Marketplace “Costco adds platinum bars to its precious metals lineup” from CNBC “Toyota puts another $500 million in an air taxi startup” from The Verge Don't let us fall short. We need your help to reach our Fall Fundraiser goal today!: https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

The jobs report released today blew past economists’ forecasts, estimating that employers added about 250,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in September. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is falsely claiming the jobs report is “fake.” We’ll get into how big economic data is being politicized. And, what happens when October surprises aren’t so surprising anymore? Plus, we’ll weigh in on “white labeling” and flying taxis during a round of Half Full / Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “October surprises are piling up, but a toss-up race seems impervious to shocks” from CNN Politics “Jack Smith’s latest filing in the Trump election case is no ‘Comey letter'” from MSNBC “‘Trump Bible’ one of few that meet Walters’ criteria for Oklahoma classrooms” from The Oklahoman Tweet from Sen. Marco Rubio about today’s jobs report “Not hearing back on job applications? Some career consultants suggest a bold new tactic.” from Business Insider “Denver is funding sidewalk maintenance with a property owner tax” from Marketplace “Why do retailers white label certain products?” from Marketplace “Costco adds platinum bars to its precious metals lineup” from CNBC “Toyota puts another $500 million in an air taxi startup” from The Verge Don't let us fall short. We need your help to reach our Fall Fundraiser goal today!: https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

This year, fake content generated by artificial intelligence hasn’t created the massive election mess that many assumed it would in the United States … at least not yet. At a Senate hearing, tech executives pointed to recent efforts by Russia, China, and Iran to interfere with the upcoming election. And, no, the Teamsters union did not endorse former President Trump. We’ll explain. Plus, we’ll get into the ongoing strike at Boeing and Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan for a cap on childcare costs. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Censorship accusations loom over Big Tech hearing on election threats” from The Verge “Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris in presidential race” from NPR “Harris wants to limit child care costs to 7% of family income” from CNN Politics “Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the economy, potential U.S. port strike and Boeing strike” from CNBC “Boeing Workers Go on Strike: What to Know” from The New York Times “Boeing Furloughs White-Collar Workers as Strike Worsens Cash Crunch” from The Wall Street Journal Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

This year, fake content generated by artificial intelligence hasn’t created the massive election mess that many assumed it would in the United States … at least not yet. At a Senate hearing, tech executives pointed to recent efforts by Russia, China, and Iran to interfere with the upcoming election. And, no, the Teamsters union did not endorse former President Trump. We’ll explain. Plus, we’ll get into the ongoing strike at Boeing and Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan for a cap on childcare costs. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Censorship accusations loom over Big Tech hearing on election threats” from The Verge “Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris in presidential race” from NPR “Harris wants to limit child care costs to 7% of family income” from CNN Politics “Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the economy, potential U.S. port strike and Boeing strike” from CNBC “Boeing Workers Go on Strike: What to Know” from The New York Times “Boeing Furloughs White-Collar Workers as Strike Worsens Cash Crunch” from The Wall Street Journal Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

This year, fake content generated by artificial intelligence hasn’t created the massive election mess that many assumed it would in the United States … at least not yet. At a Senate hearing, tech executives pointed to recent efforts by Russia, China, and Iran to interfere with the upcoming election. And, no, the Teamsters union did not endorse former President Trump. We’ll explain. Plus, we’ll get into the ongoing strike at Boeing and Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan for a cap on childcare costs. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Censorship accusations loom over Big Tech hearing on election threats” from The Verge “Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris in presidential race” from NPR “Harris wants to limit child care costs to 7% of family income” from CNN Politics “Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the economy, potential U.S. port strike and Boeing strike” from CNBC “Boeing Workers Go on Strike: What to Know” from The New York Times “Boeing Furloughs White-Collar Workers as Strike Worsens Cash Crunch” from The Wall Street Journal Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Today, SpaceX’s crew of billionaire Jared Isaacman and three other private astronauts completed the world’s first-ever commercial spacewalk. We’ll get into it. And, Congress is quickly approaching yet another deadline to avoid a government shutdown. What’s holding up lawmakers from voting on a temporary spending bill? Plus, we’ll break down what’s been going on with oil prices this week and the latest in Apple’s foray into the world of artificial intelligence. Here’s everything we talked about today: “SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts complete 1st private spacewalk (video)” from Space “Speaker Johnson pulls Wednesday vote on government funding plan amid GOP divisions” from CNN Politics “House Speaker Johnson pulls government funding bill” from CNBC “Oil prices close at lowest level since December 2021 as OPEC cuts forecast” from CNBC “Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month” from Apple Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Today, SpaceX’s crew of billionaire Jared Isaacman and three other private astronauts completed the world’s first-ever commercial spacewalk. We’ll get into it. And, Congress is quickly approaching yet another deadline to avoid a government shutdown. What’s holding up lawmakers from voting on a temporary spending bill? Plus, we’ll break down what’s been going on with oil prices this week and the latest in Apple’s foray into the world of artificial intelligence. Here’s everything we talked about today: “SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts complete 1st private spacewalk (video)” from Space “Speaker Johnson pulls Wednesday vote on government funding plan amid GOP divisions” from CNN Politics “House Speaker Johnson pulls government funding bill” from CNBC “Oil prices close at lowest level since December 2021 as OPEC cuts forecast” from CNBC “Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month” from Apple Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Today, SpaceX’s crew of billionaire Jared Isaacman and three other private astronauts completed the world’s first-ever commercial spacewalk. We’ll get into it. And, Congress is quickly approaching yet another deadline to avoid a government shutdown. What’s holding up lawmakers from voting on a temporary spending bill? Plus, we’ll break down what’s been going on with oil prices this week and the latest in Apple’s foray into the world of artificial intelligence. Here’s everything we talked about today: “SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts complete 1st private spacewalk (video)” from Space “Speaker Johnson pulls Wednesday vote on government funding plan amid GOP divisions” from CNN Politics “House Speaker Johnson pulls government funding bill” from CNBC “Oil prices close at lowest level since December 2021 as OPEC cuts forecast” from CNBC “Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month” from Apple Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap. The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the events leading up to the Democratic National Convention in August and policies that the new Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has outlined so far. Research/Resources:“Fact check: A look back at false and misleading claims made during the Democratic convention” by The Associated Press. Published in The Boston Globe website August 23, 2024 and available on https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/23/nation/democratic-national-convention-fact-check/“5 takeaways from Kamala Harris' historic acceptance speech” by Domenico Montanaro. Published in NPR website August 23, 2024 and available on https://www.npr.org/2024/08/23/g-s1-19251/harris-dnc-takeaways“Harris has proposed a slew of economic policies. Here's a look at what's in them” by Will Weissert, Associated Press. Published in PBS website August 16, 2024 and available on https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/harris-has-proposed-a-slew-of-economic-policies-heres-a-look-at-whats-in-them“Why Price Controls Should Stay in the History Books” by Christopher J. Neely. Published in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis website March 24, 2022 and available on https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/2022/mar/why-price-controls-should-stay-history-books“Promises Kamala Harris has made so far in her campaign” by Tami Luhby and Way Mullery, CNN. Published in CNN Politics website August 4, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2024/08/politics/kamala-harris-key-issues-dg/ “Chicago Police say 74 arrests made over DNC's four days; peaceful protests mark convention's conclusion” by Charlie De Mar, Megan Hickey, Jermont Terry. Published in CBS News website August 23, 2024 and available on https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-dnc-protests-arrest-totals/ Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is launching a new product targeted at businesses. It’s a step above the company’s consumer-facing products, like its popular chatbot Claude. We’ll explain what it could mean for human jobs. And, we’ll get into the White House efforts to combat Russian-backed attempts to influence the November presidential election. Plus, we’ll smile about 385 million-year-old fish fossils and an unsung hero who’s made coal mining a safer job. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Amazon-backed Anthropic rolls out Claude AI for big business” from CNBC “Biden administration announces major actions to tackle Russian efforts to influence 2024 election” from CNN Politics “Opinion | The Canary” (gift link) from The Washington Post “Fossils of 385 million-year-old fish found in pavement” from BBC News 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.

The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is launching a new product targeted at businesses. It’s a step above the company’s consumer-facing products, like its popular chatbot Claude. We’ll explain what it could mean for human jobs. And, we’ll get into the White House efforts to combat Russian-backed attempts to influence the November presidential election. Plus, we’ll smile about 385 million-year-old fish fossils and an unsung hero who’s made coal mining a safer job. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Amazon-backed Anthropic rolls out Claude AI for big business” from CNBC “Biden administration announces major actions to tackle Russian efforts to influence 2024 election” from CNN Politics “Opinion | The Canary” (gift link) from The Washington Post “Fossils of 385 million-year-old fish found in pavement” from BBC News 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.

The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is launching a new product targeted at businesses. It’s a step above the company’s consumer-facing products, like its popular chatbot Claude. We’ll explain what it could mean for human jobs. And, we’ll get into the White House efforts to combat Russian-backed attempts to influence the November presidential election. Plus, we’ll smile about 385 million-year-old fish fossils and an unsung hero who’s made coal mining a safer job. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Amazon-backed Anthropic rolls out Claude AI for big business” from CNBC “Biden administration announces major actions to tackle Russian efforts to influence 2024 election” from CNN Politics “Opinion | The Canary” (gift link) from The Washington Post “Fossils of 385 million-year-old fish found in pavement” from BBC News 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.

In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the events that led up to the Republican National convention as well as the noteworthy moments and information during the convention itself.Research/Resources: “Nikki Haley offers her ‘strong endorsement' of Trump in convention speech” by Arit John, Jeff Zeleny and Kate Sullivan. Published in CNN Politics website July 16, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/16/politics/nikki-haley-trump-rnc-speech/index.html“TRUMP V UNITED STATES CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT No. 23–939.  Argued April 25, 2024—Decided July 1, 2024.” Published on Supreme Court website and available on https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-939_e2pg.pdf“Obama tells allies Biden's path to winning reelection has greatly diminished” Tyler Pager and Michael Scherer. Published in the Washington Post website July 18, 2024 and available on https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/18/obama-says-biden-must-consider-viability/Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan, and Brian start by talking about the amazing news of four hostages freed from Russian prisons and brought back home. Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza landed back at Joint Base Andrews, greeted by President Biden and Vice President Harris. It was a joyous occasion that was months in the making. The amazing turn of events is another example of Joe Biden being one of the most successful presidents in recent history. Segment two brings us to talk about the widespread support for Kamala Harris as she has secured the Democratic Party's nomination. There have been multiple Zoom calls with thousands of supporters that have raised millions and millions of dollars. She has garnered support from all corners of the US from a multitude of segments of the US population. It has been surprising, but refreshing. The "Ford Fact Check" focuses on the false narrative that the Democratic Party pulled off a "coup" to replace President Bide on the ticket with Kamala Harris. It's a bunch of bull hockey! LINKSHow Did the Prisoner Swap Come to Passhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/08/01/deal-us-russia-prisoner-swap/New Polling https://x.com/FordJohnathan5/status/1820160195558854735https://x.com/FordJohnathan5/status/1820161660990243193Vice President Kamala Harris Raises 310 Million In July Election 2024: Kamala Harris raised $310 million in July | AP NewsHarris has a 50% Favorable rating Kamala Harris' Popularity Reaches Record High - NewsweekJews for Harris Jewish Democratic leaders praise Harris for support Israel, Gazans – The ForwardThe final For VP Pick, Illinois Governor leaves potential pickHarris campaign's vetting team has met with 6 potential VP picks as the selection process nears its end (nbcnews.com)Vice President Kamala Harris Named the NomineeKamala Harris has earned enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination, party chair announces | CNN Politics

Hillary and Tina cover President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. President Joe Biden was always known for his work in the senate. BUT when he steps out of the presidential race in 2024, he made history. Sources Hillary's Story Joe Biden | Biography, Family, Policies, & Facts | Britannica (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Joe-Biden) Joe Biden: Biography, U.S. President, Politician (https://www.biography.com/political-figures/joe-biden) Joe Biden Facts | Britannica (https://www.britannica.com/facts/Joe-Biden) President Joe Biden - breaking news, video, headlines and analysis | CNN Politics (https://www.cnn.com/politics/joe-biden) BIDEN, JOSEPH ROBINETTE (JOE), JR., A Senator from Delaware and a Vice President of the United States (https://bioguideretro.congress.gov/Home/MemberDetails?memIndex=b000444) via Congress Joe Biden: Age, Presidency, Family | HISTORY (https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/joe-biden) Joseph R. Biden Jr. - White House Historical Association (https://www.whitehousehistory.org/bios/joseph-r-biden-jr) Beau Biden - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beau_Biden) Joe Biden - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Biden) Photos Joe and Jill Biden (https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-jill-biden-relationship-photos-2021-2)--via Business Insider Senator Biden with President Reagan (https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/israel-biden-no-reagan)--via Washington Institute Barack Obama and Joe Biden (https://www.reuters.com/news/picture/biden-and-obama-over-the-years-idUSRTX7CV0W/)--via Reuters 2020 Biden Inauguration (https://br.usembassy.gov/joseph-r-biden-is-inaugurated-as-the-46th-president-of-the-united-states/)--via US Embassy Biden steps out of 2024 Race (https://www.yahoo.com/news/heres-letter-biden-wrote-no-193443430.html)--via Yahoo News Biden Harris (https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07)--via Ed Week Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president-biden/)--by Adam Schultz via Wikipedia Biden Family: Neilia, baby Naomi, Hunter, Beau, and Joe Biden (https://whyy.org/articles/biden-marks-anniversary-of-wife-daughters-death-at-delaware-church/)--via WHYY

The Inspector general has finally, after almost four years of investigation, has released it's report about what happened to Jeffrey Epstein while in the custody of the federal government at MCC. According to the report, it was nothing more than systemic failures and guards who were incompetent in their duties.Even after releasing his scathing report, nobody will face jail time for the errors included in the report and no sanctions will be leveled at any specific person and it leaves us wondering what, if anything, was accomplished by this three year investigation.(commercial at 7:28)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:DOJ issues scathing rebuke of Bureau of Prisons detailing multiple failures that led to Jeffrey Epstein's suicide | CNN Politics

The debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on June 27, 2024, was a significant event in the 2024 presidential campaign. Moderated by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, the debate took place in Atlanta, Georgia, without a live audience, marking a departure from traditional formats. This debate was part of an early schedule set by both candidates, who have agreed to bypass the Commission on Presidential Debates in favor of debates organized by news organizationsHowever, things certainly did not go as planned for the President as he was rambling, incorherently at times and just had an all around terrible performance, according to everyone but the most ardent of supporters.   In this episode, we take a look at what went down last night at the debate and how it might change things as far as the election goes moving forward.(commercial at 20:26)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Analysis: Biden's disastrous debate pitches his reelection bid into crisis | CNN Politics

During the Cold War, sightings of strange "mystery submarines" were reported in various parts of the world, from the coastal waters of Scandinavian countries to the ocean surrounding parts of New Zealand, South American countries, and others. Although fears of Soviet espionage ran high, some of the incidents defied simple explanation, seemingly pointing to other alternatives as to what these mystery "USOs" and their origins may have been.  This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we dive into cases involving mystery submarines and odd sightings of unidentified submersible objects (USOs) from throughout the years, as well as some of the prevalent theories about their origins and possible relationship to the UAP phenomenon.  Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: We've Hit Peak Denial. Here's Why We Can't Turn Away From Reality  Videos Reveal This Bloodsucking Parasite Doing Something Odd That Settles a Century-Old Debate Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas. How it got there still is a mystery  Top secret US undersea drone 'Manta Ray' spotted on GOOGLE before being scrubbed from internet  NASA Plans to Put an Artificial Star in Orbit. Here's Why.  MYSTERY SUBS: What was lurking in Sweden's waters? - BBC News  Suspected Foreign Submarine Turned Out to Be a Fishing Boat  US detects ‘highly unusual' North Korean submarine activity | CNN Politics  Mystery Submarine Spotted in Swedish Waters  Attack Submarine USS Connecticut Suffers Underwater Collision in South China Sea South China Sea: US submarine collides with unknown object  Russian sub deployment off Florida worries Pentagon that Moscow will stalk U.S. coasts  TIM GALLUDET: Beneath the Surface: Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

In this episode, Mike Senters joins me once again to talk about Trump's conviction, and the tactics used by his supporters in responseFind this episode on your favorite podcast player here: https://pod.link/1647010767/Here are some of the sources and references from this episode:Why Biden's escalation on Trump guilty verdict is so significant | CNN Politics https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/04/politics/biden-slams-trump-convicted-felon-analysis/index.htmlWhat We Know About The Jury Member Trump Critics Worry Most About https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/05/30/the-truth-social-juror-what-we-know-trump-hush-money-trial-jury-deliberations-day-two/?sh=73dd0ceb42eaTrump supporters try to dox jurors and post violent threats after his conviction https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-supporters-try-doxx-jurors-violent-threats-conviction-rcna154882Michael Cohen's family doxed in wake of testimony in Trump criminal trial https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/04/michael-cohen-family-doxed-trump-trial David DePape trial: Alleged Paul Pelosi attacker searched web for 1920s murder scenes https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/david-depape-internet-search-history-19494550.phpInside Atomwaffen As It Celebrates a Member for Allegedly Killing a Gay Jewish College Studenthttps://www.propublica.org/article/atomwaffen-division-inside-white-hate-groupFormer Atomwaffen Division Leader Sentenced for Swatting Conspiracyhttps://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/former-atomwaffen-division-leader-sentenced-swatting-conspiracyMother of Jan. 6 officer Michael Fanone swatted after he called Trump 'authoritarian' https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/mother-jan-6-officer-michael-fanone-swatted-called-trump-authoritarian-rcna154467Meet the Mad Scientist Who Wrote the Book on How to Hunt Hackershttps://www.wired.com/story/meet-the-mad-scientist-who-wrote-the-book-on-how-to-hunt-hackers/Nick Fuentes vs Protestant Christianity: “America First Must Be Catholic.”https://evangelicaldarkweb.org/2024/06/05/nick-fuentes-vs-protestant-christianity-america-first-must-be-catholic/Roman Catholicism Is Not Christianityhttps://archive.is/qCqVB This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.didnothingwrongpod.com/subscribe

Reddit, a somewhat untamed fixture of the internet, is launching an initial public offering of its shares. We’ll get into why the company’s culture could become an obstacle to profitability and whether Reddit might get the meme stock treatment its users famously dished out in the past. And, the TikTok creators who’d be most affected by a nationwide ban are the social media company’s greatest lobbyists. Plus, the impact Family Dollar store closures could have on food deserts and an incredible feat by American sailor Cole Brauer. Here’s everything we talked about today: “TikTok's ‘Juicy Body Goddess' speaks to CNN about potential ban” from CNN Politics “TikTok creators say House ban threatens lives and livelihoods” from The Washington Post “There is something core to Reddit that is extremely powerful, says former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao” from CNBC Television “Reddit will let users participate in its IPO” from Marketplace “Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores” from AP News “29-year-old becomes first American woman to sail nonstop around the world” from PBS NewsHour “Sailor Cole Brauer makes history as the first American woman to race solo around the world” from NBC News Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Reddit, a somewhat untamed fixture of the internet, is launching an initial public offering of its shares. We’ll get into why the company’s culture could become an obstacle to profitability and whether Reddit might get the meme stock treatment its users famously dished out in the past. And, the TikTok creators who’d be most affected by a nationwide ban are the social media company’s greatest lobbyists. Plus, the impact Family Dollar store closures could have on food deserts and an incredible feat by American sailor Cole Brauer. Here’s everything we talked about today: “TikTok's ‘Juicy Body Goddess' speaks to CNN about potential ban” from CNN Politics “TikTok creators say House ban threatens lives and livelihoods” from The Washington Post “There is something core to Reddit that is extremely powerful, says former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao” from CNBC Television “Reddit will let users participate in its IPO” from Marketplace “Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores” from AP News “29-year-old becomes first American woman to sail nonstop around the world” from PBS NewsHour “Sailor Cole Brauer makes history as the first American woman to race solo around the world” from NBC News Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Reddit, a somewhat untamed fixture of the internet, is launching an initial public offering of its shares. We’ll get into why the company’s culture could become an obstacle to profitability and whether Reddit might get the meme stock treatment its users famously dished out in the past. And, the TikTok creators who’d be most affected by a nationwide ban are the social media company’s greatest lobbyists. Plus, the impact Family Dollar store closures could have on food deserts and an incredible feat by American sailor Cole Brauer. Here’s everything we talked about today: “TikTok's ‘Juicy Body Goddess' speaks to CNN about potential ban” from CNN Politics “TikTok creators say House ban threatens lives and livelihoods” from The Washington Post “There is something core to Reddit that is extremely powerful, says former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao” from CNBC Television “Reddit will let users participate in its IPO” from Marketplace “Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores” from AP News “29-year-old becomes first American woman to sail nonstop around the world” from PBS NewsHour “Sailor Cole Brauer makes history as the first American woman to race solo around the world” from NBC News Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Apple has abandoned its effort to make an autonomous electric vehicle. We’ll get into why the company’s venture flopped and what it says about the supply chain for electric vehicle parts. Then, we’ll explain how a Texas federal judge’s ruling is upending race-based aid for businesses. And, guest host Sabri Ben-Achour tells us how he created a flower. Plus, we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “How Apple Sank About $1 Billion a Year Into a Car It Never Built” from Bloomberg “Federal judge in Texas rules that minority-business aid must be offered to all races” from The Houston Chronicle “Federal judge in Texas says agency created to help minority-owned businesses must provide assistance to all races” from CNN Politics “Retailers take on Amazon Prime with new subscription services” from Marketplace “The IRS pilots its free tax-filing program” from Marketplace “Oscar Watch Parties” from LAist “Skijoring brings cowboys and skiers to Western towns, but warm weather leaves the sport in flux” from Marketplace “Bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. gains momentum in Congress” from NBC News 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.

Apple has abandoned its effort to make an autonomous electric vehicle. We’ll get into why the company’s venture flopped and what it says about the supply chain for electric vehicle parts. Then, we’ll explain how a Texas federal judge’s ruling is upending race-based aid for businesses. And, guest host Sabri Ben-Achour tells us how he created a flower. Plus, we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “How Apple Sank About $1 Billion a Year Into a Car It Never Built” from Bloomberg “Federal judge in Texas rules that minority-business aid must be offered to all races” from The Houston Chronicle “Federal judge in Texas says agency created to help minority-owned businesses must provide assistance to all races” from CNN Politics “Retailers take on Amazon Prime with new subscription services” from Marketplace “The IRS pilots its free tax-filing program” from Marketplace “Oscar Watch Parties” from LAist “Skijoring brings cowboys and skiers to Western towns, but warm weather leaves the sport in flux” from Marketplace “Bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. gains momentum in Congress” from NBC News 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.

Apple has abandoned its effort to make an autonomous electric vehicle. We’ll get into why the company’s venture flopped and what it says about the supply chain for electric vehicle parts. Then, we’ll explain how a Texas federal judge’s ruling is upending race-based aid for businesses. And, guest host Sabri Ben-Achour tells us how he created a flower. Plus, we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “How Apple Sank About $1 Billion a Year Into a Car It Never Built” from Bloomberg “Federal judge in Texas rules that minority-business aid must be offered to all races” from The Houston Chronicle “Federal judge in Texas says agency created to help minority-owned businesses must provide assistance to all races” from CNN Politics “Retailers take on Amazon Prime with new subscription services” from Marketplace “The IRS pilots its free tax-filing program” from Marketplace “Oscar Watch Parties” from LAist “Skijoring brings cowboys and skiers to Western towns, but warm weather leaves the sport in flux” from Marketplace “Bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. gains momentum in Congress” from NBC News 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.

After former President Trump’s recent digs at NATO, officials at a global security conference in Munich over the weekend weighed what European countries would do if Trump were re-elected and abandoned the United States’ treaty commitments. On the show today, Kathleen McInnis, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses the history and future of NATO and why it matters to the global economy. We’ll also share our takeaways from Fani Willis’ testimony. Plus, a former NASA astronaut was wrong about what we (earthlings) gain from going to space. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump said he might ignore NATO’s duty to defend. Here’s what the group does.” from The Washington Post “After Trump’s claims, here’s what to know about NATO member defense spending” from ABC News “NATO's Article 5 Collective Defense Obligations, Explained” from Brennan Center for Justice “Why Americans Still Need NATO” from Foreign Policy “Trump didn't quit NATO, but a potential second term alarms allies” from The Washington Post “The life and testimony of Fani Willis's father, John Floyd III” from The Washington Post “DA Fani Willis testified she paid cash during trips with top prosecutor. One winery host remembers her paying in paper bills” from CNN Politics “How the Freedman’s Bank failure still impacts Black Americans” from Marketplace “Elon Musk's SpaceX Forges Closer Ties With U.S. Spy and Military Agencies” from The Wall Street Journal We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

After former President Trump’s recent digs at NATO, officials at a global security conference in Munich over the weekend weighed what European countries would do if Trump were re-elected and abandoned the United States’ treaty commitments. On the show today, Kathleen McInnis, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses the history and future of NATO and why it matters to the global economy. We’ll also share our takeaways from Fani Willis’ testimony. Plus, a former NASA astronaut was wrong about what we (earthlings) gain from going to space. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump said he might ignore NATO’s duty to defend. Here’s what the group does.” from The Washington Post “After Trump’s claims, here’s what to know about NATO member defense spending” from ABC News “NATO's Article 5 Collective Defense Obligations, Explained” from Brennan Center for Justice “Why Americans Still Need NATO” from Foreign Policy “Trump didn't quit NATO, but a potential second term alarms allies” from The Washington Post “The life and testimony of Fani Willis's father, John Floyd III” from The Washington Post “DA Fani Willis testified she paid cash during trips with top prosecutor. One winery host remembers her paying in paper bills” from CNN Politics “How the Freedman’s Bank failure still impacts Black Americans” from Marketplace “Elon Musk's SpaceX Forges Closer Ties With U.S. Spy and Military Agencies” from The Wall Street Journal We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

After former President Trump’s recent digs at NATO, officials at a global security conference in Munich over the weekend weighed what European countries would do if Trump were re-elected and abandoned the United States’ treaty commitments. On the show today, Kathleen McInnis, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses the history and future of NATO and why it matters to the global economy. We’ll also share our takeaways from Fani Willis’ testimony. Plus, a former NASA astronaut was wrong about what we (earthlings) gain from going to space. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump said he might ignore NATO’s duty to defend. Here’s what the group does.” from The Washington Post “After Trump’s claims, here’s what to know about NATO member defense spending” from ABC News “NATO's Article 5 Collective Defense Obligations, Explained” from Brennan Center for Justice “Why Americans Still Need NATO” from Foreign Policy “Trump didn't quit NATO, but a potential second term alarms allies” from The Washington Post “The life and testimony of Fani Willis's father, John Floyd III” from The Washington Post “DA Fani Willis testified she paid cash during trips with top prosecutor. One winery host remembers her paying in paper bills” from CNN Politics “How the Freedman’s Bank failure still impacts Black Americans” from Marketplace “Elon Musk's SpaceX Forges Closer Ties With U.S. Spy and Military Agencies” from The Wall Street Journal We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

We’re approaching a partial government shutdown, again. We’ll get into why it feels like we’re back at square one and where Congress goes next. And, we’ll explain why the panel blowout during an Alaskan Airlines flight is a big problem for Boeing, despite its strong position in the market. Plus, what bitcoin exchange-traded funds mean for the future of crypto and Nikki Haley’s Social Security plan. Here’s everything we talked about today: “US Senate Democrats plan for stopgap to avert shutdown, House Republicans bicker” from Reuters “Boeing CEO says company is “acknowledging our mistake” after Alaska Airlines door blowout” from CBS News “Boeing’s design of a part that blew off a jetliner is being investigated by the federal government” from AP News “Nikki Haley wants to reform Social Security and Medicare. Donors are paying attention” from CNN Politics “Gary Gensler’s ETF Approval Statement Doubles Down On Bitcoin Criticism: ‘Primarily A Speculative, Volatile Asset'” from Markets Insider “SEC makes it easier to trade bitcoin in landmark decision” from The Washington Post Join us tomorrow for our first Economics on Tap of 2024! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. We'll have news, drinks, a game and more.

We’re approaching a partial government shutdown, again. We’ll get into why it feels like we’re back at square one and where Congress goes next. And, we’ll explain why the panel blowout during an Alaskan Airlines flight is a big problem for Boeing, despite its strong position in the market. Plus, what bitcoin exchange-traded funds mean for the future of crypto and Nikki Haley’s Social Security plan. Here’s everything we talked about today: “US Senate Democrats plan for stopgap to avert shutdown, House Republicans bicker” from Reuters “Boeing CEO says company is “acknowledging our mistake” after Alaska Airlines door blowout” from CBS News “Boeing’s design of a part that blew off a jetliner is being investigated by the federal government” from AP News “Nikki Haley wants to reform Social Security and Medicare. Donors are paying attention” from CNN Politics “Gary Gensler’s ETF Approval Statement Doubles Down On Bitcoin Criticism: ‘Primarily A Speculative, Volatile Asset'” from Markets Insider “SEC makes it easier to trade bitcoin in landmark decision” from The Washington Post Join us tomorrow for our first Economics on Tap of 2024! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. We'll have news, drinks, a game and more.

We’re less than a year out from the 2024 presidential election. And former President Donald Trump is still leading the pack of Republican candidates, by a lot. This has us wondering: What would another Trump presidency mean for the economy? On the show today, William Howell, professor of American politics at the University of Chicago explains how Trump’s plans to weaken the federal bureaucracy could disrupt the economy, how the former president’s proposals on immigration and Obamacare could go over, and what voters see in his economic agenda. Plus, what this could all mean for our democracy. Then, we'll get into a major data breach at the genetic testing company 23andMe. And, Moody’s lowered China’s credit outlook to negative. We’ll unpack what that means for China and what it has to do with political dysfunction in the U.S. Later, thoughts on COP28 and some impressive Spotify Wrapped stats. Plus, what the owner of a gift wrapping service had wrong when she started her business. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Where Donald Trump stands on taxes, the economy” from The Washington Post “The Republican Party's Split on Economics” from The New York Times “Trump’s plans if he returns to the White House include deportation raids, tariffs and mass firings” from AP News “Some Republicans sound alarm after Trump revives focus on Obamacare” from CNN Politics “Why the Supreme Court’s “administrative state” decision matters” from Marketplace “What Trump's Second Term Could Look Like” from The Atlantic “Moody's Cuts China Credit Outlook to Negative on Rising Debt” from Bloomberg “Why invest in gold when the economic outlook isn’t great?” from Marketplace “Data Breach at 23andMe Affects 6.9 Million Profiles, Company Says” from The New York Times “23andMe confirms hackers stole ancestry data on 6.9 million users” from TechCrunch If you've got a question, comment or submission for a state drink, send them our way. We're at 508-UB-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.