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What a week for the January 6th Committee. Rudy, Sidney Powell, Jenna Ellis, Eric Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle all under subpoena. The walls are closing in on Trumpworld and the family is scared. Find out who knows what and how the Jan 6th Committee will get it out of them. Congressional Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee joins Michael to give an insider's view of what it all means. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach joins to talk about the committee being very bad at their job, being tasked with too many things by the sport as a whole, what changes might come, the Elphaba Chris Ash graphic, improving Heisman discourse and much more. Donate here to the Center for the Homeless: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rakes-report-christmas-giving-2025 Holiday shirts (with all proceeds going to the CFH) available here: https://rakesreport.dashery.com/

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Hour 1 Starting Lineup:  What does private equity deal mean for Utah Athletics Bowl games Final thoughts Hour 2 ESPN host Ian Fitzsimmons KC Smurthwaite talks private equity deal with the University of Utah Hour 3 Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Utes beat writer Josh Furlong

ESPN host Ian Fitzsimmons

Democrats are rightfully panicked over their chances in the midterms and for lots of reasons. But Trump targeting the heart of their fundraising money-laundering service is cause for alarm.The backlash against ActBlue didn't come out of nowhere. In early 2025, a joint interim staff report from several House committees — including the House Judiciary Committee, the Committee on House Administration, and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform — laid out serious allegations. The report claimed ActBlue had made its fraud‑prevention standards “more lenient” not once, but twice in 2024 — even while internal documents acknowledged that both foreign and domestic fraudulent actors were exploiting the platform. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss the latest in the CFP, the Chiefs, and the Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUNDOWN   Mitch opens Episode 361 barely able to speak. Area code 361, is a surprisingly stacked Corpus Christi résumé — from Farrah Fawcett's iconic poster-era fame to Eva Longoria, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Lynyrd Skynyrd's longtime keyboardist Billy Powell. The college football playoff drama continues, Notre Dame spent weeks ahead of Miami in the rankings only to get leapfrogged on a Saturday when neither team played — and then "boycott" bowl season in peak Irish fashion. From there they pivot to the Seahawks' 26–6 win in Atlanta, breaking down Sam Darnold's Jekyll-and-Hyde day (ugly first half, near-perfect second), Rashid Shaheed finally becoming a real factor in the passing game, and rookie safety Nick Emmanwori looking like a heat-seeking missile on an already elite defense. Rick breaks down a wild Selection Sunday, starting with the baffling late flip that dropped Notre Dame behind Miami despite neither team playing — a move he believes was driven more by ACC politics than football. He argues Alabama should've been penalized for an awful SEC title game showing, outlines why championship games now feel meaningless, and even says this version of Alabama "has no chance." Mitch, Brady, and Jacson break down Seattle's 37–9 dismantling of the Falcons, a performance highlighted by back-to-back games without allowing a touchdown and the defense's most dominant two-week stretch since 2014. Devin Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori delivered superstar-level days while the returns of Julian Love and Jarran Reed stabilized the unit even further. On offense, Sam Darnold shook off a miserable first half and exploded for 182 yards and three touchdowns after halftime. Mitch brings Brady and Joe back together for the first Mariners No-Table since the season ended in Toronto, diving straight into Seattle's early offseason headline: the five-year, $92M Josh Naylor deal — a rare moment where the Mariners actually did what "everyone agrees they should do." The guys break down why the front office moved so fast, whether it was an overpay, and what it signals to the clubhouse and the league. From there, they examine the next dominoes (Polanco, bullpen additions, third base uncertainty), debate Cole Young's floor vs. ceiling, unpack the Harry Ford trade, and even entertain the dream-but-unlikely scenario of trading for Tarik Skubal.   GUESTS   Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, OVer-Slot Substack   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch battles through a shredded voice, celebrates Corpus Christi's unexpected celebrity roster, and resets the stage for a massive week of Seahawks, CFP, and MLB offseason storylines. 9:10 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 12:43 | Notre Dame gets ghosted by the committee, Miami sneaks in from the couch, and the Seahawks finally wake up in Atlanta behind Sam Darnold, Rashid Shaheed, and a filthy defense. 27:02 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Committee chaos, Notre Dame's last-second flip, Alabama's free pass, and Rick's early read on who can actually win the 12-team playoff. 43:18 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Another defensive clinic, a second straight touchdown-free game, and an offense that finally woke up when it mattered. 1:05:10 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners lock up Josh Naylor, weigh Polanco's future, debate Cole Young's readiness, and navigate a pivotal offseason window. 1:32:50 | Other Stuff Segment: George Pickens vs Richard Sherman Instagram drama, early bowl games (LA Bowl timing), Washington State Cougars losing their coach to Iowa State, WSU coaching turnover history, Doug Gottlieb chair-throwing incident after UW-Green Bay loss, Hannes Steinbach breakout freshman season at Washington, UW basketball freshman class strength, comparing Steinbach to Dirk Nowitzki/Detlef Schrempf/Christian Welp, Utah Tech vs Santa Clara fight after poster dunk, anger over being posterized in the social-media era, Rancho Santa Fe mansion listed by Russell Wilson & Ciara for $54.9M, Liberace's historic LA home with piano-shaped pool for sale, Joey Chestnut wins 2025 wing-eating championship (242 wings in 10 minutes), Tyler Herro hit in groin by referee's errant pass, Seahawks vs Colts upcoming matchup, Huskies vs Boise State bowl game preview RIPs former NASCAR driver Michael Annett, former NBA big man Elden Campbell, former Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks HEADLINES man swallows stolen jeweled Fabergé-style egg and passes it naturally, Paris Hilton seen vacationing in St. Barts, Canadian geese attack Texas woman causing broken pelvis and internal bleeding, China ends condom tax exemption and adds fortunes inside wrappers

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the final College Football Playoff rankings as Miami jumps Notre Dame for the last at-large spot, sending the Hurricanes to the CFP. Klatt answers whether the Committee got it right. He also explains the real problem areas in the selection process that have led us to another controversial decision. Klatt then reacts to the news that Notre Dame is deciding not to play in a bowl game and he gives his opinion on that decision. He looks ahead to matchups in the newly-released CFP bracket that he's looking forward to. Klatt also gives his thoughts on Indiana's upset of Ohio State as Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers continue to shock the world while pointing out what areas the Buckeyes must fix if they are going to go on another Championship run in the Playoff. 0:00-2:14 Intro2:15-6:13 Klatt's reaction to the final bracket6:14-17:57 Did the committee get it right putting Alabama ahead of Notre dame?17:58-27:52 Notre dame opts out of playing a bowl game following college football playoff snub27:53-32:51 CFP Matchup analysis32:52-42:43 Indiana upsets Ohio State to win first big ten championship since 1967 Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The $100 Silver Window Is Almost Gone — And This Time It Won't Reopen Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/bXIi8jBSW6Y?si=XOflk-EgU8fzw665 Money Rewind 29 subscribers 788 views Dec 4, 2025 This documentary investigates a recurring four-stage pattern in commodity markets, analyzing its potential application to the contemporary silver market. The central thesis posits that assets historically used as money often undergo a cycle of Establishment, Manipulation, Squeeze, and eventual Break of the paper derivative market. This analysis is contextualized through an examination of current market phenomena, including significant physical silver withdrawals from COMEX vaults, the suspension of silver sales by major international banks, and the presence of market backwardation—a key indicator of acute physical demand. The narrative draws parallels to major historical precedents, including the 1980 silver crisis precipitated by the Hunt brothers, the 1971 "Nixon Shock" which severed the U.S. dollar's final link to gold, and the 2001 palladium supply shock. By dissecting silver's dual role as both a historic monetary asset and an indispensable industrial commodity facing a structural supply deficit, the film argues that the modern silver market is exhibiting classic signs of the "Squeeze" phase, signaling a potential decoupling between the price of physical metal and its paper equivalents. KEY CONCEPTS The Four-Stage Market Cycle (Establishment, Manipulation, Squeeze, Break) Physical vs. Paper Assets (Commodity vs. Derivative) Market Backwardation and Contango The Hunt Brothers & Silver Thursday (1980) The Nixon Shock & The Gold Standard (1971) Silver's Dual Demand (Monetary & Industrial) Commodity Futures Markets (COMEX) Counterparty Risk in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Structural Supply & Demand Deficits RESEARCH & REFERENCES GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS The Coinage Act of 1965: Public Law 89-81, which eliminated silver from the United States' circulating dime and quarter-dollar coins and reduced the silver content of the half-dollar. A Study of the Silver Futures Market: A 1982 report by the Division of Economics and Education, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), detailing the events surrounding the 1979-1980 silver market volatility. Stock Exchange Practices: Report of the Committee on Banking and Currency (The Pecora Report), 1934: A landmark investigation into the causes of the Wall Street Crash of 1929, providing historical context on market manipulation. ACADEMIC & HISTORICAL LITERATURE A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960 by Milton Friedman and Anna Schwartz: A foundational text on the history of U.S. monetary policy, providing critical background for understanding the abandonment of commodity-backed currency. The New Case for Gold by James Rickards: Explores the historical role of precious metals as monetary assets and the inherent instabilities of fiat currency systems. 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Mike addresses the controversy surrounding the final rankings by the CFP selection committee.

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Reaction to Miami getting in over Notre Dame as the 10 seed in the College Football Playoff.

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate how to trade this week with a Fed Decision looming and Oracle and Broadcom reporting earnings. CNBC's Steve Liesman joins us with the latest out of the Fed and what to expect from Jerome Powell.  Plus, we hit the latest Calls of the Day. And later, the Committee share their latest portfolio moves.  Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame's exclusion from the college football playoffs, their decision not to play in a bowl game, and answer questions from the chat. Sign up for IrishSportsDaily.com: https://irishsportsdaily.com/subscribeWebsite: https://irishsportsdaily.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISDUpdateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishsportsdaily/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishSportsDailyOfficial YouTube channel of IrishSportsDaily.com, a Notre Dame community. The most trusted Fighting Irish source for Notre Dame Football, Baseball, Basketball and all recruiting information. Subscribe to watch our weekly Notre Dame podcasts: Power Hour with Mike Frank and Hit & Hustle with Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama! A Special Thanks to ESQ:Looking to upgrade your wardrobe?Founded by ND alum and longtime ISD board member Ge Wang, you've seen ESQ's custom clothing on all of your favorite players and coaches. With over a decade of making the best bespoke clothing available, ESQ will help you look and feel your best in 2024. From a perfect fitting suit or sport coat, shirt or bomber jacket - or that perfect tuxedo for wedding season, check out esqclothing.com and book an appointment to upgrade your wardrobe today. Mention ISD and get 10% off your entire purchase.ESQClothing.com #notredame #notredamefootball #ndfootball #goirish #fightingirish

Norm wakes up on a Monday and immediately chooses violence… toward the College Football Playoff Committee. In today's episode, he tries to make sense of a ranking system that apparently pulls names out of a decorative bowl, rewards three-loss teams, and somehow decided James Madison is the belle of the postseason ball while Notre Dame and BYU get left standing outside holding the corsage.If you thought the BCS was bad, congratulations — we've upgraded to BCS: Reloaded, now with bonus nonsense. Norm breaks down the committee's “logic,” why head-to-head apparently matters only when it's convenient, and how a game played in AUGUST somehow shaped December rankings.Spoiler: Norm is unimpressed. Mary is unimpressed. You will be unimpressed.Grab your coffee. Or a helmet.⭐ CHAPTERS 0:00 — What Was the Committee Thinking?0:23 — Sponsor Message1:28 — ESPN and the Praise Parade2:10 — Remembering the BCS2:37 — How the Playoff Is Supposed to Work3:14 — Notre Dame, BYU, Utah, Vandy, Texas… OUT4:06 — James Madison… IN5:36 — The Clause That Broke the System6:16 — Reviewing the Rankings6:29 — Miami Jumps Notre Dame7:53 — Early-Season Wins Suddenly Matter8:36 — Body of Work Ignored9:29 — BYU Gets Snubbed10:14 — Alabama the Three-Loss Darling11:08 — Comparing ‘Bama and Texas12:11 — Playoff Matchups Begin12:30 — Ducks vs. James Madison13:37 — Sponsor Message14:52 — Full Moon Healing Balm Plug15:14 — Closing ThoughtsCheck us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfwInstagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW

In this in-depth breakdown, Dave Bartoo, College Football Matrix, joins the show to explain why Alabama's final playoff ranking is the single most subjective placement in the past 12 years of committee history. Dave walks through his regression of 240 top-20 teams, revealing how Alabama became the biggest statistical outlier of the playoff era and why the committee's decision deviated sharply from its own long-established metrics. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickback 26 is your front-row seat to the 2026 World Cup. Hosted by David Gass, Claudia Pagan, Heath Pearce, and Eric Krakauer, this podcast breaks down every World Cup group with a mix of tactical insight, big-picture context, and a healthy dose of banter. From host-nation pressure on Mexico, Canada and USA to dark horses, “groups of chaos,” and which third-place teams might sneak through, the Committee walks you through the tournament one group at a time—making sense of the draw, matchups, and storylines that will define 2026.In this section, the team reacts to the World Cup draw and goes group by group, giving their analysis, predictions, and must-watch fixtures. Expect debates over Mexico's ceiling as a co-host, South Africa's resurgence, how dangerous Korea can be, what Switzerland and Italy really are at this stage, and which UEFA playoff nations could flip a group on its head. If you want smart, funny, and deeply informed World Cup talk that actually helps you understand what's coming in 2026, this is where you start.Listen to our World Cup Capsule Podcasts and follow us on First Touch: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm01:35 - Group A12:01 - Group B18:59 - Group C27:12 - Group D35:07 - Group E39:35 - Group F43:00 - Group G46:37 - Group H48:58 - Group I52:02 - Group J56:01 - Group K59:22 - Group L

The Morning Shift started the segment with some college football conversation and then went In The Huddle to discuss the games happening across the NFL after several major games impacted what the playoff picture looks like.

• Vols head back to the Music City Bowl • CFP— Did the Committee get it right? • Bowl games • The Basketball team drops 3 in a row

Ralph welcomes Judith Enck (founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is to eliminate plastic pollution everywhere) to discuss her new book “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late.” Then, Ralph reflects on the 60th anniversary of “Unsafe at Any Speed.”Judith Enck is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is to eliminate plastic pollution everywhere. In 2009, she was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor's Office. She is currently a professor at Bennington College, where she teaches classes on plastic pollution. She is co-author (with Adam Mahoney) of The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late.I support recycling…But the sad reality is that plastic recycling has been an abysmal failure. Always has, always will be…You cannot really accomplish high levels of recycling with plastics because you would literally have to do hundreds, if not thousands of different sorting. The people who know this the most are the plastic manufacturers. Yet they have spent hundreds of millions of dollars confusing and deceiving the public into thinking: “Don't worry about all your plastic, just toss it in your recycling bin,” knowing that most plastic never gets recycled.Judith EnckA lot of people feel overwhelmed and that it's hopeless and what can one person do? And that fails to acknowledge that the reason we're not making more progress on climate change is because of the political power of fossil fuel companies. On the plastics issue, we're taking on fossil fuel, chemical, and consumer brand companies and plastics companies. So it's a lot. It's amazing we get anything done. But people around the country are coming together and they're getting victories.Judith EnckI do think if you start paying attention to plastic in your own life, you see that there are alternatives. And then you climb the civic ladder. So you try to reduce plastic in your own home. Then you look at your kid's school. Then you look at your faith community. Then before you know it, you're at your city council asking what can the city do to reduce plastics. You're going to get a couple victories there. And then you find the statewide environmental groups that are working on this. This is for the long haul.Judith EnckThe important thing about [Unsafe at Any Speed] now is: sure, it saved millions of lives and the laws are still on the books, and even Donald Trump can't tear seatbelts and airbags out of our cars. But if we tried to do this again today, it wouldn't happen. And that's because the concentration of corporate power over Congress and the media is so much more intense now. And it's also because the decline of civic institutions and democratic institutions has been very pronounced over the last few decades. And that is sobering us up.Ralph NaderNews 12/5/251. Our top stories this week are on Venezuela. First, the BBCis out with a report on the American military build-up around the Latin American nation, which includes “air and naval forces…a nuclear-powered submarine and spy planes...a range of aircraft carriers, guided-missile destroyers, and amphibious assault ships capable of landing thousands of troops.” So far, the Trump administration has sent mixed messages on whether they plan to launch a full-scale invasion of the Bolivarian Republic, but Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shows no signs of stepping down without a fight, having declared a “massive mobilisation” of 200,000 military personnel throughout the country. Most ominously, on November 29th, President Trump declared Venezuela's sovereign airspace closed, per the Wall Street Journal.2. However, American bellicosity towards Venezuela is unpopular at home. A CBS poll found that only 30% of Americans would favor the U.S. taking military action in Venezuela, compared to a whopping 70% opposed. Another question in this same poll found that only 13% of Americans consider Venezuela a “major threat” with 48% considering the country a “minor threat” and 39% report they don't think Venezuela is a threat at all. Unfortunately, the lack of popular support for war is unlikely to constrain the Trump administration much, but it is a notable difference from the lead-up to the Iraq War, when 70% of Americans favored an invasion. The American people want peace, even if the government does not. 3. Another key detail from the CBS poll is that “Three in four Americans…say Trump would need congressional approvalbefore taking military action in Venezuela, including just over half of Republicans.” In light of this fact, it is significant that a bipartisan group in Congress is pushing a War Powers resolution to “block strikes on Venezuela,” per the Intercept. This new push in the House is sponsored by stalwart progressive Congressman Jim McGovern and co-sponsored by dissident Republican Thomas Massie along with other progressives like Reps. Ro Khanna, Lloyd Doggett, and Joaquin Castro, among others. As the Intercept piece notes, this resolution must be acted on in the House within 15 days, but by then the administration may have already acted, pre-empting the resolution. A similar resolution has also been introduced in the Senate, primarily backed by Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul, with backing from other Senate Democrats, per the Hill.4. Of course, American aggression towards Venezuela is reverberating out into the international community in myriad ways. Generally speaking, while United Nations officials decry the actions, America's European allies have kept quiet – with many speculating that these countries would prefer Maduro's ouster in order to get ready access to Venezuelan oil and decrease their dependence on Russia. China however, has issued a stiff condemnation of American actions. The Iranian Students News Agencyquotes Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's statement at a Beijing press conference, which where in he stated, “China opposes any action that violates the purposes and principles of the UN Charter or infringes upon the sovereignty and security of other countries…[and] opposes foreign forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext.” He added, “We urge all parties to keep the Latin American and Caribbean region a peaceful zone and not allow the situation to escalate further.” However, beyond these condemnations, it remains unclear what, if anything, China will do to check American aggression.5. Despite all of this however, House Democratic leadership is typically feckless. In a corollary to the increasing likelihood of strikes against Venezuela directly, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has stepped up the campaign of striking boats off the country's coast. Recently, the Washington Post revealed that after a strike in September which left survivors clinging to life, Hegseth ordered a second strike, directing Admiral Frank Bradley to “kill everybody.” This revelation led to calls for House Democrats to pursue impeachment against Hegseth on charges that he violated the laws of war. However, Axiosreports House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will not pursue a Hegseth impeachment. While true that such a push would likely be DOA, it sends a dark signal that the administration can do something like this and face virtually zero official condemnation. 6. Nevertheless, Republicans have taken such unpopular actions that it seems Democrats will retake the House, perhaps by a wide margin, in the 2026 midterms – or perhaps before. So far, 31 House Republicans have announced they will not seek re-election, with some retiring and others running for other offices. Still others however are signaling that they will resign their offices before the midterms, shaving the slim House GOP majority ever slimmer. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will retire in January 2026. Now, Congresswoman Nancy Mace is reportedly considering resigning early as well, though she has denied such rumors, per KOMO News. Either way, Democrats should be taking this moment to prepare an agenda for if and when they retake control of the chamber. 7. Turning to consumer protection news, Jalopnik reports Senate Republicans are seeking to rollback decades of automobile safety regulations. In a recent hearing held by the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation ostensibly to put the CEOs of the Big Three American car manufacturers, as well as Tesla, on the record as to why cars have become so expensive, Republicans on the committee used the opportunity to blame safety regulations. Jalopnik notes that Republican Senators specifically targeted “automated emergency braking, the requirements for which will not come into effect until 2029 and have no bearing on current car prices…[and] back-seat alarms to remind you if you've left a child or pet back there. According to Kids and Car Safety, since 1990 at least 1,165 children have sweltered to death in hot cars, and another 7,500 survived with varying degrees of injury.” The cost of these sensors will amount to about $50 per vehicle. In short, while there are many reasons cars have become considerably more expensive in recent years – including everything from tariffs to data centers buying up all electronic parts – blaming safety regulations is a tired canard. 8. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is moving to kill a proposed Food and Drug Administration rule to test for asbestos in talc-based cosmetics, the Guardian reports. As this report notes, cosmetics companies have known about potential asbestos contamination of talc since the 1950s, but that fact, like so many other corporate secrets, was suppressed, only coming to light in the 1970s. Asbestos is a highly carcinogenic substance. It has been banned in over 50 countries and “No…level of exposure is considered safe.” However, attempts to ban the substance in the U.S. have been stymied by industry, beginning with the overturning of the EPA's 1989 ban.9. In more legal news, Reuters reports the British government has announced plans to “remove the historic right to trial by jury,” for defendants in criminal cases carrying potential sentences of under three years in jail. The government argues that this will help alleviate the tremendous backlog of cases before the British courts, despite the fact that the right to a jury trial in Britain dates back to the Magna Carta itself. Barbara Mills, chair of the Bar Council, which represents trial lawyers in the U.K., decried this move, stating ”there is no evidence that [the] removal [of jury trials] would reduce the backlog, nor has it been set out how an alternative system would be resourced…We urge the government to reconsider pursuing radical changes under the mistaken belief that radical equals effective.” 10. Finally, in local news, Washington D.C. Councilmember and Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George has officially launched her campaign to be the next mayor of the District of Columbia. Lewis George is the first serious candidate to announce a campaign to succeed unpopular three-term Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is retiring this cycle. Like Zohran Mamdani, Lewis George is prioritizing affordability in the increasingly expensive District as well as an emphasis on fixing city services like traffic safety improvement. According to the Washington Post, “Within hours of launching her campaign Monday morning, Lewis George's campaign said it had received enough money from enough D.C. residents to qualify [for the District's matching fund program], which provides public financing for campaigns that agree not to accept large-dollar donations and corporate contributions.” Within hours, “they had netted more than $110,000 in individual donations from 1,500 D.C. residents,” which after being combined with the matching funds, will total over $750,000.” However, many expect her main challenger to be Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, an ally of corporate interests and developers in the District, who will likely be bankrolled by those same interests. Whatever the future holds, this will surely be the most competitive citywide race the District has seen in decades. This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Description: The House Oversight Committee Democrats just released never-before-seen photos and videos offering a disturbing look inside Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island, Little St. James. This episode breaks down the most unsettling details from the law enforcement images, including the room with a dentist chair and dozens of masks on the wall. We analyze the chalkboard found in his study with scrawled words like "power," "deception," and "political," and the phone log with redacted names. The Committee's release is a direct pressure tactic ahead of the DOJ's deadline to unseal the Epstein files. Tune in for a full look at the horrifying picture these new visuals paint of "Epstein Island.

New reports coming out of the January 6th Committee have investigators connecting the dots on what was a vast criminal conspiracy to overthrow the election presided over by Donald Trump. Tristan Snell returns to Mea Culpa to tell us exactly how he goes to prison. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People always want to know who runs the world. Sometimes the answer is not as straightforward as naming one person or a family dynasty, but we will attempt to cover the most dangerous of the groups that work together in order to lay the groundwork for a world government.The Mega Group, 1001 Club, Le Cercle, and the Committee of 300 are never mentioned anywhere in the mainstream media because they do not want the public to know what they are working on. Are we watching the reconstitution of the Holy Roman Empire and the framework of the Greater Israel Project taking shape at the same time as a fourth turning? Time to pay attention.—Watch the video version on one of the Macroaggressions Channels:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcast—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.io Merch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcastActivist Post FamilyActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Support Our SponsorsC60 Power: https://go.shopc60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://chemicalfreebody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://macroaggressions.gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macro Above Phone: https://abovephone.com/macro/Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://dollarvigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471 Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://augasonfarms.com/MACRO —

The UN's Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva has expressed concern over continuing reports of racially motivated attacks on Maori, Pasifika and other ethnic and religious communities in New Zealand. Maori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon spoke to Mihi Forbes. 

Presidential, CongressionalOllie is the first blind person and individual with a visible disability ever to be elected to the City Council since West Covina's founding in February 1923.Ollie Cantos is Chair Emeritus of Disability Belongs's Board of Directors. Cantos has been active in the civil rights arena since 1990.  OHe is Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, Attorney Mentor for the American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights, and Member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.Past positions include Staff Attorney and Director of Outreach and Education at the Disability Rights Legal Center, General Counsel and Director of Programs at the American Association of People with Disabilities, Special Assistant and later Special Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, and Associate Director for Domestic Policy at the White House under President George W. Bush. Prior leadership posts include Vice Chair of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, Vice President of the Virginia Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Legal Officer for the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Vice President of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, But Ollie is most grateful for his adoption of three blind triplet boys – Leo, Nick, and Steven.  Their compelling story has been told by National Public Radio, PEOPLE Magazine, The Washingtonian Magazine, USA Today, and videos that went viral on NowThis.com, HeartThreads.com, and others. In addition to local media coverage, they were featured as Persons of the Week on ABC's World News Tonight with David Muir In December 2017 for attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout as part of Boy Scouts of America. Their story has now reached a grand total of more than 53 million views.

Join Andrew and Max this week as they discuss the Lane Kiffing saga and CFP implications of this weekend's games. They also talk through NFL, MLB, and NBA news. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988. Special thanks to Pri Kligerman for our logo!-------------------------------------------------------------Follow Podcast by Committee on Instagram and Twitter:IG: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_by_committee/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodByCommitteeFollow Andrew and Max on Twitter:Andrew (https://twitter.com/andrewfbrill)Max (https://twitter.com/maxjbrill)Reach out to us via email: hosts@podcastbycommittee.comPodcast By Committee is produced by Starting Five Productions.

Michigan loss 'The Game' to the *uckeyes and "GRIFF" is 'tender' - 02:01 Ole Miss loses their captain and he goes to LSU but sad he cant coach in the playoffs - 06:00 College Football Playoffs and the Committee has ONE More chance to get it right 12:00 NFL is crazy right now teams need to win and some teams are winning the MOST!! 26:45 The Homies make their NFL PICKS 34:45See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad has a great Friday show with all of the regular guests ready to go: Major Garrett, Sheletta Brundidge, Rochelle Olson, Matthew Coller and the Am I Wrong? Committee!

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider gives us two segments of excellent Vikings knowledge and discussion before Chad turns to The Committee for this week's Am I Wrong? resolutions.

The court battle surrounding the zoning of the Blue Oval battery plant continues to unfold in the Michigan Court of Appeals. Robby Dube with Eckland & Blando, who represents the Committee for Marshall - Not the Megasite, talks to Community Matters about the latest developments in the case and helps explain the complex zoning law issues involved and outlines the timeline for a potential decision. Episode ResourcesBlueOval Battery Park Michigan websiteFord Careers websiteMarshall, Michigan websiteMarshall Township,  Michigan websiteFord Motor Company press release about BlueOval Battery Park MichiganChoose Marshall-MAEDA websiteCATL websitePA 425 Conditional Land Use Transfer ExplainedCommittee for Marshall – Not the Megasite websiteCommittee for Marshall – Not the Megasite Facebook pageOther battery plant and Community Matters episodesABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

The House GOP passes a new redistricting map through committee with a goal of diluting Democratic votes. Governor Mike Braun launches a pilot program to allow some state employees to bring infants 4 weeks to 6 months old into the office. Todd Rokita and Diego Morales announce 21 noncitizens have cast ballots in Indiana elections, and a further 165 registered to vote. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by political strategist Elise Shrock, Republican Mike O'Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week's top stories.

Newt talks with Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-4th), Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, about the importance of the bipartisan legislation known as the SPEED Act, “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act.” The SPEED Act aims to reform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to streamline permitting processes and expedite economic development. Westerman highlights the inefficiencies of the current NEPA process, which can delay projects for years, contributing to increased costs and hindering the U.S.'s ability to compete globally. Their discussion emphasizes the need for reform to facilitate infrastructure development, energy projects, and national security initiatives, while also addressing environmental concerns. The SPEED Act proposes a more streamlined permitting process, giving states a better role and reducing bureaucratic obstacles. Westerman has been working on this policy for eight years, aiming for bipartisan support to pass the legislation. Their conversation underscores the potential economic and environmental benefits of the proposed reforms, advocating for a balance between development and environmental protection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss Meta's hiring of Apple's Head of Design.  What does it mean for the companies and how you should trade it now. Plus, the Committee shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, we hit the latest Calls of the Day. Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BYU football is preparing for the Big 12 Championship with only one path to reaching the College Football Playoff: take down No. 4 Texas Tech. The bias from the Playoff Committee has been terrible. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper sounds off on the Committee as BYU gears up for one of the biggest games in program history. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake enters the Big 12 Championship Game with a brand new contract extension. Some closing thoughts on Sitake's extension and what it means for BYU going forward. Throwback Thursday: Looking back at BYU's history in Conference Championship Games. Then, finally, key storylines entering the No. 11 BYU vs. No. 4 Texas Tech Big 12 Championship Game matchup. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie and Karen give a preview of what's to come for the  Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD) Committee, which is set to meet for its first negotiated rulemaking session next week. Melanie begins the conversation by acknowledging that the FSA Training Conference would normally be held this week and addresses member concerns. From there, Karen gives an update on verification guidance from the Department of Education (ED). The team ends the conversation by debriefing listeners on what the AHEAD Committee's agenda, which includes a new Workforce Pell Program and other initiatives enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 

Introduction:  The meeting opened with an executive session to discuss a tentative agreement with the Boston Association of School Administrators and Supervisors (BASAS), which the Committee will vote on at its next meeting on December 17th. Additionally, the Committee recognized Taylor McCoy, an Inclusion Specialist at Mattahunt Elementary School, as the 2025 Shattuck Award recipient. Members celebrated her dedication as well as the work of countless educators who serve students every day. Public Comment:  Public comment was emotional and dominated by strong opposition to the proposed school closures, including Another Course to College (ACC), the Community Academy of Science and Health (C.A.S.H.), the Henderson Inclusion School, and Lee Academy. There were 60 speakers scheduled to comment at the meeting, though the actual number of speakers was closer to 50. Students, parents, teachers, and community members emphasized the importance of each school community and the lack of clear transition plans for impacted students. Speakers also pointed to the contrast between the district's update on inclusive practices and the forthcoming vote to close many schools with high-needs students. Additionally, in response to requests from the public, Committee Members Skarrett and Cardet-Hernandez requested that the district present detailed transition plans for students. For the fourth meeting in a row, public speakers also raised concerns about the lack of citywide bilingual education programming and urged the district to expand multilingual learner support. The district released a memo to the public about proposed expansion prior to the meeting. Notably, the findings from the district underscored the cost of transportation for students as a major challenge in developing citywide programming. In a separate memo released earlier in the day, the district announced that a system-wide cell phone policy will be released in 2026. We will continue to monitor how this situation plays out.   Inclusive Education Plan Update:  The only report of the evening focused on the district's progress toward implementing inclusive education. Superintendent Skipper framed the update as a continuation of the district's 2022 strategy to move all schools toward inclusive classroom models. BPS previously submitted its Inclusive Education Plan to DESE in October 2023 as part of the Systemic Improvement Plan. District staff described improvements over the past three years and highlighted tools and practices they believe are beginning to show positive student outcomes. Committee members raised multiple concerns about implementation, clarity, and outcomes. Member Cardet-Hernandez questioned why some schools' student populations still do not reflect district demographics and pushed the district on protections against over-identification of Black boys and multilingual learners for substantially separate placements. District staff acknowledged ongoing concerns, noting that although the rate of substantially separate placements has decreased to 30.7%, it remains unacceptable. Member Alkins asked directly about the challenges the district still faces in implementing inclusive practices. The response focused on professional development and cross-functional collaboration rather than on student outcomes or systemwide effectiveness. Member Skerrett pressed for clear benchmarks and targets to measure whether inclusion efforts are actually improving student progress. The presentation offered few concrete indicators, raising lingering questions about outcomes as well as how the district will measure success during upcoming budget discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest CFP Rankings going into Championship weekend. He breaks down why Notre Dame falling behind Alabama into the last at-large spot at #10 should make Irish fans very nervous. Klatt also explains why Texas looks boxed out of a potential spot despite the big win over A&M and why he believes Miami and Texas' head-to-head wins should be carrying more weight with the Committee. He then reveals why A&M's drop all the way to #7 is a huge deal for their hopes of making a run in the Playoff. Klatt then explains why this Playoff selection process is so subjective without defined criteria and gives his fixes for making the process better – including losing weekly reveals. He wraps the show by discussing the latest coaching moves including Kalani Sitake staying at BYU amid interest from Penn State before giving 3 names he believes the Nittany Lions will target now. 0:00-1:42 Intro1:43-4:28 Klatt's CFP ranking reaction4:29-10:11 Should Notre Dame be worried about getting left out on selection Sunday?10:12-14:22 Texas looks cooked in the CFP race14:23-15:52 Texas A&M drops to 7 behind Ole Miss15:53-20:28 Could the ACC be left out of the playoff entirely?20:29-34:00 What criteria should be valued the most by the playoff committee?34:01-37:27 Coaching news Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dominic Chu and the Investment Committee debate the Cyber sector after Bryn sells Salesforce. Plus, the rest of the Committee share their latest portfolio moves. And later, the desk shares their Holiday Shopping List for stocks heading into 2026. Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 3 dives into Miami's College Football Playoff debate and the latest college football news. Joe and Hollywood break down why athletic directors are on the CFP committee, questioning why head-to-head results often don't carry enough weight, especially when comparing Miami to Notre Dame. University of Miami Athletic Director Dan Radakovich joins to make the Canes' case, highlight their strong finish, discuss bowl predictions, and reflect on how National Signing Day has lost some of its luster. The conversation then turns to Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss-to-LSU move, conflicting player reactions, and the modern transfer portal. Finally, Joe shares his philosophy on the Dolphins, emphasizing the importance of always competing to instill a winning mindset, despite years of mediocrity.

To understand what a concept is, we must also understand what it is not. In this episode, Bill Goffe joins us to discuss his study of the effect of the use of negative examples on student learning outcomes. Bill is a Teaching Professor in the Economics Department at Penn State.  He had previously been one of our colleagues here at SUNY Oswego. Bill is very well known in the profession for his Resources for Economists on the Internet, which was one of the very first internet guides available for economists, and it's now hosted and sponsored by the American Economic Association. He has served as a member of the American Economic Association's Committee on Economic Education, the Secretary-Treasurer for the Society of Computational Economics, an Associate Editor for Computational Economics and the online section of the Journal of Economic Education. Bill is currently co-chair of the Liberal Arts Teaching Group, a faculty learning community at Penn State. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

How does this week's Dirty Poll differ from the CFP and is the Committee just making it up this late in the season? plus, the Blazers are doing Blazer things being plucky and competitive while banged up but fading back in the standings...at what point does the season pass them by?

A bill that would redraw Indiana's congressional map to benefit Republicans was passed through committee Tuesday after hours of testimony. A push to redraw Indiana's congressional districts has divided Republicans in the solidly conservative state. Last year, Indiana froze enrollment for a program that helps low income families pay for child care and preschool, and the state has kept making cuts. More than 36 percent of people released from prison return within three years, according to the Indiana Department of Correction. Officials in Clark County, Indiana report drug overdose deaths so far this year are half what they were last fall. The City of Indianapolis says it's been hard at work making roads and trails safe after Monday night's snowfall. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Episode: NCBFAA Customs Committee Spotlight: 2025 Challenges, 2026 Opportunities & The Power of Community Host: Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Sandra (Sandy) Coty — Customs Committee Co-Chair LinkedIn Mary Jo Muoio — Chair Emeritus LinkedIn Ralph De La Rosa — Customs Committee Co-Chair LinkedIn Lenny Feldman — Customs Committee Counsel LinkedIn Published: December 3, 2025 Length: Approx. 44 min. Presented by: Global Training Center — Website Episode Summary In this special collaborative episode with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA), Simply Trade highlights one of the organization's most active and influential groups: the Customs Committee. Host Lalo Solorzano is joined by committee co-chairs Sandy Coty and Ralph De La Rosa, alongside Mary Jo Muoio (Chair Emeritus) and counsel Lenny Feldman. Together, they unpack a highly dynamic 2025 driven by court cases, tariff unpredictability, modernization initiatives, and the ever-increasing complexity of trade policy. This episode reveals what the Customs Committee does, how it supports the entire brokerage community, and why their work is essential for businesses of all sizes. From interpreting executive orders, to producing toolkits, to being the “eye of the storm” during regulatory upheaval — this group ensures brokers stay informed, compliant, and ready for whatever comes next. The guests also look ahead to 2026, sharing expectations around tariff changes, new trade “deals,” evolving technology, and the crucial role of customs brokers as the industry continues to transform. Key Learnings & Themes 1. What the Customs Committee Actually Does The committee's primary mission is to provide clarity for NCBFAA members on anything related to CBP, trade policy, or customs requirements. This includes: Webinars, toolkits, and e-briefings Monday morning updates (now almost daily due to rapid change) Direct member support for complex questions Coordinated outreach to CBP, Treasury, USTR, and other agencies Flowcharts, FAQs, and practical guides to help brokers execute requirements accurately The group acts as a force multiplier, ensuring that one broker's question becomes clarity for all. 2. Wins and Progress in 2025 Sandy highlights several “first downs” toward long-sought industry improvements: Revenue modernization progress tied to the federal executive order Duty payment flexibility, including paying duties at any port in certain situations 10-day extensions for trade remedy-related entry rejections Improved ACE reports, including inbound, AD/CVD certifications, and low-hanging but highly useful enhancements Ralph notes additional recognition for NCBFAA this year: Sandy and another committee member were appointed to COAC CBP is increasingly seeking NCBFAA's input due to the committee's credibility and expertise 3. Guidance During Turbulent Policy Shifts Mary Jo emphasizes the committee's role as a stabilizing force: They provide institutional knowledge during times that feel overwhelming They help members understand complex topics like tariff stacking, enforcement spikes, and Supreme Court review scenarios They translate shifting rules into actionable guidance They ensure that small brokers have the same insight as large brokers The committee helps the industry “act like we've been here before,” even when the environment is unprecedented. 4. Tariffs, IEEPA, and the Supreme Court Case Lenny breaks down what's at stake: Whether Section 301/IEEPA tariffs remain valid Whether tariff authority is properly delegated Whether changes will apply prospectively or retroactively How brokers should handle refunds, protests, or revenue collection depending on outcomes His analogy: It all comes down to donuts, duties, and delegation — and whether tariffs are a “donut hole” in the statute or “a different kind of pastry.” Regardless of the ruling, the committee will deliver: Updated tools New flowcharts Best-practice guidance Member education sessions 5. Small Brokers Gain Big-Broker Capabilities A recurring theme: NCBFAA levels the playing field. Ralph shares examples: The AD/CVD certification toolkit Harp/Nice Harmonized Tariff Schedule sequencing toolkit Penalty and liquidated damages working groups Center of Excellence and Expertise outreach calls Direct lines of communication to CBP A small broker becomes instantly connected to subject-matter experts, best practices, and national discussions — a major competitive advantage. 6. Looking Ahead to 2026 Panelists expect: New forms of tariff collection Faster, deal-based trade agreements Increased use of AI and machine learning in compliance and enforcement More de minimis-related shifts into formal/informal entry channels Technology-driven expectations for brokers Greater pressure on revenue collection Higher need for accurate guidance, FAQs, and toolkits The brokerage role continues evolving — from “customs house broker” to customs concierge. Takeaways for Listeners NCBFAA's Customs Committee is an unmatched resource for practical, real-world customs compliance guidance. Even small brokers gain expert-level insight and decision support by being part of the community. The association provides stability during rapid regulatory change. The industry will continue evolving quickly — and NCBFAA helps members stay ahead, not behind. Involvement (even at the local level) returns far more value than it requires. Brokers, attorneys, carriers, and service providers all benefit from engagement. Resources Mentioned All references below include embedded official links. NCBFAA & Community NCBFAA — ncbfaa.org NCBFAA Customs Committee — via membership resources COAC (CBP Advisory Committee) — CBP COAC Page U.S. Agencies U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) — cbp.gov U.S. Treasury Department — home.treasury.gov U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) — ustr.gov Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — dhs.gov Department of Commerce — commerce.gov Regulations / Programs / Topics IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) — Congress.gov Overview Section 301 / Trade Remedies — USTR 301 Overview Tariff Schedules (HTSUS) — HTS Search ACE Reporting — CBP ACE Portal AD/CVD (Antidumping & Countervailing Duties) — CBP AD/CVD Info De Minimis / Section 321 — CBP Section 321 Federal Register Notices — federalregister.gov Technology & Enforcement Forced Labor Enforcement — CBP Forced Labor AI in Trade Modernization — CBP Innovation Initiatives via CBP Trade Newsroom Credits Host: Lalo Solorzano — Global Training Center Guests: Sandra (Sandy) Coty — LinkedIn Mary Jo Muoio — LinkedIn Ralph De La Rosa — LinkedIn Lenny Feldman — LinkedIn Presented by: Global Training Center — Website Global Training Center LinkedIn — Follow Subscribe & Follow YouTube: Simply Trade Channel Spotify: Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts Trade Geeks Community: Join Here

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold an oversight hearing titled “Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest.” Witnesses Panel I (Administration Witnesses) • Mr. Sam Rauch, Deputy Assistant Administrator, National Marine Fisheries Service, Silver Spring, MD Panel II (Outside Experts) • The Honorable Ken Choke, Chairman, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Olympia, WA • Ms. Aja DeCoteau, Executive Director, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Portland, OR • Mr. Ed Johnstone, Chairman, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, Olympia, WA • Mr. Larry Phillips, Pacific Fisheries Policy Director, American Sportfishing Association, Olympia, WA (Minority Witness) Hearing Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418481

n less than a week the January 6th Committee has issued 35 new subpoenas aimed at Trump's inner circle, Stop the Steal Organizers and allies and aides present at the infamous Willard Hotel War Room. All of it amounts to a full court press to find out what the president knew and when did he know it and why the fuck didn't he do anything to stop it. Later Michael welcomes Kris Goldsmith, extremist expert and Nazi hunter onto Mea Culpa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices