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In this episode, Lisa Boothe sits down with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler to discuss the remarkable surge in small business formation across America and why entrepreneurs are more optimistic than they’ve been in years. Loeffler explains how President Trump’s America First economic agenda—including tax cuts, deregulation, energy production, and trade policies—is helping fuel record levels of business creation and job growth. She also addresses why many Americans still feel uneasy about the economy despite positive economic indicators and what it will take to restore consumer confidence. The conversation dives into the federal government's efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse, including the SBA’s aggressive pursuit of fraudulent pandemic-era loans and its partnership with technology firms to recover billions in taxpayer dollars. Loeffler also discusses new initiatives to prioritize American-made products in federal purchasing and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Start protecting what you've worked hard for, right now. Head over to coveron.com/truth to learn more about how Coveron has your back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to Know About the Government’s $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown. US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy. Brandon Gill grills FRAC's director of SNAP policy on soda change // Parents Send 6-Year-Old Child to the Grocery Store Alone After Months of Preparation… Naturally, the internet freaks out // Largest tree in Lakewood comes down one branch at a time

Krystal and Ryan discuss Trump holds housing bill hostage, Trump screaming match over war powers, NSPM-7 crackdown on ICE protesters, debate on AI hype. DSA: https://socialists.nyc/ Pisco: https://www.youtube.com/@PiscoLitty Cory Doctorow: https://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Centaurs-Guide-Life-After/dp/037462156X To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colombia's Presidential Shift Toward Security and Law and Order. Guest: Evan Ellis. Abelardo de la Espriellaappears to have won the Colombian presidency, promising a crackdown on insecurity and organized crime modeled after El Salvador's policies. His victory signals a likely return to strong security cooperation with the United States and a departure from the policies of Gustavo Petro. 91900 MEXICO

Alice Han and James Kynge dive into why JPMorgan has cut its Hong Kong employees off from Anthropic's Claude. That comes after Goldman Sachs quietly restricted AI access for their employees in the city. With ChatGPT already blocked on the mainland, are U.S. companies drawing a new line around Hong Kong? And what does it mean for the city's future as a global financial hub? They also discuss Lululemon's Great Wall yoga festival, which was meant to celebrate Chinese culture. Instead, a Japanese-style drum in the promotional imagery set off a nationalist firestorm — over 50 million views on Weibo and counting. It's the latest in a long line of foreign brand missteps in China. Why is it so hard to get it right? And finally: China hasn't qualified for the World Cup — but football fans have found someone to root for: Chinese referee Ma Ning, who has picked up sponsorships from Lenovo and Hisense and 210,000 new social media followers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway drives out to Whitmore Country Club and delivers one of the most consequential segments of the year on the Marc Cox Morning Show. First — she fired off a letter to Major League Baseball with a June 25th deadline after the league tried to silence players who wrote Genesis 9 on their hats during Pride Night while forcing rainbow logos on everyone else. She's standing firm and expects a response. Then — a Missouri judge just gutted 179 protective abortion statutes in one ruling, throwing out everything from hospital gurney width requirements to doctor hospital privilege requirements, all because of Amendment 3. Katherine is appealing every single one. But here's what every Missouri conservative needs to hear right now: a new Amendment 3 hits the ballot this November — and a yes vote bans transgender surgeries on minors AND gives the legislature back the power to set health and safety standards in abortion clinics. The outside money is coming. The Marc Cox Morning Show is sounding the alarm — and Catherine Hanaway is leading the charge. HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #CatherineHanaway #MissouriAG #MajorLeagueBaseball #Amendment3 #AbortionMissouri #TransgenderMinors #IPReform #ProLife #FoldsOfHonor #ConservativeRadio #STLConservative #MarcCox #PatriotVoices

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: Mike Lewis - Journalist and owner of the Streamline Tavern in Seattle Related stories: Soccer beacon Seattle shines on the World Cup stage - The Athletic Empty Rooms and Plunging Prices: World Cup Tourism Is Off to a Slow Start - NYT Public entities across the state are spending around $120 million to host the World Cup, according to a KUOW analysis - KUOW A huge WA immigration law firm rises and falls: The inside story - Seattle Times Why Did Every Starbucks Barista in Korea Have to Take a History Lesson? - NYT Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00: It's time for the USGA to take off the kid gloves at Shinnecock 05:30: Wyndham Clark extends his lead, but can he maintain it? 09:00: What should we make of the bad-boy narrative? 17:00: Joaquin Niemann slapped with a two-shot penalty ... for throwing a club? 22:30: Quick hits on some of the contenders and early exits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leaked Video of torture in police station, Amnesty International's scathing report, Mixed messages to EU, Book stealing ring, Topuria at the White House.Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Anatomy of Repression: 500 Days of Protest, Crackdown and Resilience: https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/eur56/1115/2026/en/ How fundraising for DMD children became a safe form of resistance in Georgia: https://oc-media.org/how-fundraising-for-dmd-children-became-a-safe-form-of-resistance-in-georgia/ Check out our new t-shirts: https://rorshok.store/We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

In this Exploring Mining podcast episode, Cali Van Zant and Chris Temple break down the Federal Reserve's new strategy under Chairman Kevin Warsh, including his Volcker-style two-act plan of tighter monetary policy to fight inflation followed by practical monetarism. They discuss Warsh's Federal Reserve policy approach and interest rate hikes aimed at restoring trust in the central bank, defending the dollar's value, and addressing excessive debt accumulation from prior low-rate policies. Explore short-term market impacts on gold stocks, gold and silver already discounting rate hikes, and credit market challenges. Chris shares insights on energy prices and inflation, oil market dynamics, structurally bullish long-term commodity outlook for oil, natural gas, and precious metals amid US peak production growth and global supply constraints.About Chris Temple For an incredible 45 years now, Chris has distinguished himself as one of the most provocative and accurate market pundits among his peers, and an especially prescient advisor who has called pretty much every significant market turn of the last four decades. This ability, he is quick to point out, is not “rocket science” but instead, a unique understanding of the nature of our monetary and economic system.Reading or listening to Chris in all manner of venues, conferences and interviews reveals why The National Investor's motto is “You can get information anywhere, but here you get knowledge.” Chris excels and takes pride in imparting that knowledge: an unrivaled, understandable and useful take on the “Big Picture” of the markets—stocks, metals, interest rates, commodities and MORE—and a talent for guiding his Members to winning stories. His vocation also includes guiding investors, other financial professionals and his fellow consumers/citizens to a broader understanding of our evolving world. Few have been out in front as has Chris of the epochal changes unfolding in our world that everyone else is seeing in their news headlines on a daily basis now https://www.nationalinvestor.com/ X: https://x.com/NatInvestorAbout Investorideas.com - Big Investing Ideas Investorideas.com is the go-to platform for big investing ideas. From breaking stock news to top-rated investing podcasts, we cover it all.Disclaimer/Disclosure: Our site does not make recommendations for purchases or sale of stocks, services or products. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. All investing involves risk and possible losses. This is not investment opinion. This site is currently compensated for news publication and distribution, social media and marketing, content creation and more. Disclosure is posted for each compensated news release, content published /created if required but otherwise the news was not compensated for and was published for the sole interest of our readers and followers. Contact management and IR of each company directly regarding specific questions. More disclaimer info: https://www.investorideas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp Learn more about publishing your news release and our other news services on the Investorideas.com newswire https://www.investorideas.com/News-Upload/ Global investors must adhere to regulations of each country. Please read Investorideas.com privacy policy: https://www.investorideas.com/About/Private_Policy.asp Follow us on X @investorideas @Exploringmining #federalreserve #gold #stockmarket

In this episode, Lisa Boothe sits down with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler to discuss the remarkable surge in small business formation across America and why entrepreneurs are more optimistic than they’ve been in years. Loeffler explains how President Trump’s America First economic agenda—including tax cuts, deregulation, energy production, and trade policies—is helping fuel record levels of business creation and job growth. She also addresses why many Americans still feel uneasy about the economy despite positive economic indicators and what it will take to restore consumer confidence. The conversation dives into the federal government's efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse, including the SBA’s aggressive pursuit of fraudulent pandemic-era loans and its partnership with technology firms to recover billions in taxpayer dollars. Loeffler also discusses new initiatives to prioritize American-made products in federal purchasing and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Start protecting what you've worked hard for, right now. Head over to coveron.com/truth to learn more about how Coveron has your back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview for Later Today: Evan Ellis examines President Nayib Bukele's controversial yet effective crackdown on gangs in El Salvador. By jailing over 90,000 people, Bukele has dramatically reduced violence, revitalized urban infrastructure, and attracted foreign capital. Despite "dystopian" and anti-democratic methods, the country is now reportedly safer than Canada, signaling a massive social shift.1909 SAN SALVADOR

PJ hears views on City Council ending the 5th Avenue Dining Plaza in Paul St, learns how Siobhan Lynch is demanding proper enforcement of scrambler bike laws that carry her late daughter's name, asks why builders need to go digital. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to discuss billions of dollars in pandemic-era unemployment fraud, efforts to hold states accountable, private-sector job growth under President Trump, manufacturing expansion, apprenticeship programs, and the debate over raising the minimum wage.

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Stories:* ⭐ Why I'm BOYCOTTING the World Cup, West Bank Settlements, Gaza Horrors, Israel Kills ANOTHER 3 Year Old* ⭐ US Government Setting Up to Justify State Violence in the Future Over AI Unrest* ⭐ UK Continues to Serve as Enabler and Defender of Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing* ⭐ Ending Corporate Influence? Control Your News Feed! CJ Hopkins Sentencing, Bari Weiss Fails UpwardsFor the links to all the articles & videos shown on the show plus the links to watch/share on every other platform, click here: https://www.indiemediatoday.com/p/indie-news-now-live-links-06-16-26?r=539iuHelp fund the media you want to see! Indie Media Today and Indie News Network operate on a “Value for Value system.” Everything we do is free to all. We don't paywall our content, but we do need - and deeply appreciate - your support in order to keep running. One way to do that is with a monthly or annual subscription here.A $5/mo subscription here or on Ko-Fi.com helps us continue to produce quality content that challenges mainstream corporate funded narratives & amplify independent voices.Please support your favorite Indie Media creators! IndieNewsNow LIVE! covers stories corporate media doesn't want to tell, and from an angle they would NEVER tell it. Each episode, we showcase the work of dedicated independent reporters, researchers, and grassroots news outlets who are digging deeper on issues that matter, free from advertiser and corporate influence. Break free from the media focused on the duopoly and discover the news you're not supposed to see.Perfect for viewers who:* Are skeptical of corporate-controlled news narratives* Want to be more deeply informed on critical issues* Believe in supporting independent journalism* Feel like there's always more to the storySubscribe to IndieNews Network (INN) and hit the bell

California's election system is a blueprint for national chaos, and Victoria Taft is breaking down exactly how it's being done. In this episode, we expose the structural "fog" of California's voting system—from automatic voter registration to ghost ballots—and why "legalized" chaos is the new progressive strategy. We also cover the massive federal crackdown on Direct Action Minnesota, where 15 Antifa members were arrested for a violent conspiracy to injure federal officers.Plus, we sit down with three experts: Kenneth Abramowitz provides a chilling Iran SITREP on the latest "memorandum of understanding" that might just be a ruse; Braden Harmon reveals the secret steps you need to take to legally flee the Golden State; and Ruth Weiss of EIPCA explains why the California voting system is built to fail by design.

Governor Gavin Newsom claims the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating him, and says bring it on. High tides have damaged the SoCal coast line. There's a "no drone zone" around SoFi Stadium for World Cup games, but not everyone got the memo. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports federal prosecutors charge 15 people they say impeded agents during Minnesota's immigration crackdown.

Greg Brady spoke with David Shellnutt, founder Biking Lawyer LLP about Police issue 2,700 tickets, arrest 46 people in 2-wheeled safety campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As President Donald Trump arrives in Switzerland for the G-7 Summit, questions are swirling about the tentative deal he claims to have reached with Iran over the weekend. We breakdown the UK's plan to ban on social media for anyone under 16. Fox is acquiring a streaming platform. Authorities are investigating a helicopter crash in Brazil that may have killed a beloved American comedian and singer. Plus, the FBI is seizing drones flying in restricted air space near World Cup matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on High on Home Grown, we cover a wide range of stories spanning health, policy, hemp innovation, and the ongoing battle for cannabis seed rights. Macky: Using cannabis for sleep isn't harmless – it can trap people in a cycle of dependency  Smee: UK Medical Cannabis Specialists Discuss the Rise of CBG | Releaf UK  Dr.Margaret: Cannabis foods and flowers face crackdown wave in Europe | Euractiv Sent in by Lob Barmey Billy:   Own Story - Can Cornwall Grow Its Own Plastic John: Is this one ok John? Keep Seeds Legal – A Word From ASIGA Sent in by Freenugz  In this week's discussion, we look at a new article warning about the potential risks of relying on cannabis for sleep, and whether dependency concerns are being properly balanced against the experiences of people who find genuine relief from insomnia. We also explore the growing interest in CBG, often called the "mother cannabinoid," and why UK medical cannabis specialists are paying closer attention to its therapeutic potential. Dr. Margaret brings news of increasing regulatory pressure on cannabis flowers and cannabinoid products across Europe, while Billy discusses an exciting hemp innovation story examining whether Cornwall could one day produce sustainable plastics from locally grown hemp. Finally, John covers the latest developments in the fight to keep cannabis seeds legal, discussing concerns raised by industry groups about proposed restrictions and what they could mean for breeders, seed banks, and home growers. Another packed episode covering science, medicine, regulation, and the future of cannabis around the world.

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Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warning there will be “zero tolerance” for disruptive teen takeover events as authorities increase enforcement efforts across Pinellas County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines for June 11, 2026; “They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran”: Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes; “World Cup of Exclusion”: Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War; World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico Amid Protests Against Austerity and Forced Disappearances; “Keep the Game Beautiful”: Why ICE Crackdown & FIFA Greed Could Spoil the World Cup; Will Congress Renew Controversial Surveillance Law? Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Cindy Cohn

Headlines for June 11, 2026; “They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran”: Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes; “World Cup of Exclusion”: Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War; World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico Amid Protests Against Austerity and Forced Disappearances; “Keep the Game Beautiful”: Why ICE Crackdown & FIFA Greed Could Spoil the World Cup; Will Congress Renew Controversial Surveillance Law? Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Cindy Cohn

Host Tara covers three major developments breaking across the national and local stages. First, she dives into the fallout from the House Judiciary Committee hearing where ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones repeatedly invoked her Fifth Amendment rights over an alleged 38-million small-dollar foreign donation "smurfing" operation. Next, Tara analyzes a breaking Truth Social post from President Donald Trump explicitly stating that the US plans to strike Iran and assume total control of Kharg Island and its energy infrastructure, matching his strategy in Venezuela. Finally, she confronts South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's inaction on illegal immigration following a tragic local vehicle accident that killed two young boys on the Asheville Highway. Tara contrasts South Carolina's approach with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's aggressive expansion of 287(g) federal deputy powers, which has yielded over 25,000 arrests under Operation Tidal Wave. > ActBlue investigation, Regina Wallace-Jones, Trump Iran strategy, Kharg Island, South Carolina illegal immigration, Ron DeSantis 287g, Operation Tidal Wave, campaign finance fraud, independent political commentary

Mark Levy says it's time for tougher punishments to be handed down to underworld crime figures, after the spotlight was once again put on Sydney's gang wars this week, when a man and his daughter were the targets of an attempted shooting in Fairfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed boost to rural policing is being seen as a positive move, but farmers say more action's still needed. The ACT Party's promising funding for an extra 100 thousand patrol hours in rural communities. It also wants tougher penalties for armed poachers and livestock thieves, and the expansion of 111 texting for farmers with patchy mobile coverage. Federated Farmers spokesperson Karl Dean told Heather du Plessis-Allan rural connectivity is worse than five years ago, following the 3G shutdown. A big concern, he says, is that some crime never gets reported – like fuel theft. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Everett City Council has approved more stringent restrictions on massage parlors to crackdown on prostitution and human trafficking, but it’s being called racist. Seattle’s housing market defies economic gravity. The Eastside is acting like an adult. Guest: Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring has sponsored 3 ordinances to help the county turn a corner on homelessness. // Big Local: Issaquah parents flee Washington after school hid daughter’s secret gender transition. A piece of World War 2-era ordinance was found at a Bremerton home. // You Pick the Topic: A weight loss drug manufacturer’s has plummeted in value due to investors’ trepidations about safety data.

What if you needed government permission to access the internet, apply for a job, rent a home, or get a loan? According to today's discussion, that's exactly where the United Kingdom is heading. Tara examines Britain's growing digital identity system, government policing of online speech, and why some conservatives see it as a warning sign for America's future. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Britain is rapidly becoming the center of a global debate over free speech, government surveillance, immigration policy, and digital identity systems. Tara explores reports of police investigations tied to online speech, concerns over expanding digital identification requirements, and growing fears that citizens could eventually need government-approved credentials to participate in everyday life. The episode also examines the political implications of digital ID programs, the role of social media platforms in exposing controversial stories, and allegations involving rising socialist figures within the Democratic Party. From free speech concerns to government oversight, Tara argues that what happens overseas often provides a glimpse into political movements that may eventually reach American shores. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Concerns about Britain's expanding digital identity framework • Debate over government involvement in regulating online speech • Questions surrounding police enforcement and civil liberties • The role of social media platforms in bypassing traditional media gatekeepers • Comparisons between Western surveillance policies and China's digital systems • Allegations regarding Democratic Party support for emerging socialist candidates • The growing divide between establishment political leadership and populist movements • Why developments overseas may influence future American policy debates SOUND BITES "Folks, get a load of what's going on in the UK right now. We lose. This is our future." "You're looking at your future. You're looking at... this is nuts." "Digital ID to go on the Internet." "Total control grid." "We lose. That's your life." CHAPTERS Segment 1 Britain's controversial speech policing and free speech concerns Segment 2 The rise of digital identity systems and government verification Segment 3 Comparisons between Western digital control systems and China Segment 4 Social media, censorship battles, and Elon Musk's role Segment 5 The emerging socialist movement inside the Democratic Party Segment 6 What these developments could mean for America's future FACEBOOK POST

"Within five years of calling us charlatans, that hospital system was sued for multiple millions of dollars by their participants... You can go from charlatan to change agent fast."Is history about to repeat itself in the health benefits world?My guest this week is Jay Gepfert, Managing Partner of Culpepper RFP. Jay spent his corporate career on the retirement and 401(k) side of the industry, where he witnessed a massive fiduciary paradigm shift 15 years ago. Driven by regulatory changes and a wave of aggressive class-action lawsuits, traditional retirement "brokers" were forced to stop taking undisclosed kickbacks, disclose 100% of their compensation, and legally sign on as fiduciaries for their clients.Now, Jay warns that a “tsunami” is hitting the health insurance space. With major lawsuits filed at the end of 2025 targeting plan sponsors and major brokers over voluntary benefits and PBM conflicts, employers can no longer hide behind the "we've always done it this way" excuse.In this episode, we break down exactly what it means for a benefits consultant to legally act as a fiduciary, how hidden compensation and broker overrides create toxic conflicts of interest, and how Jay's firm helps employers run rigorous, process-driven RFPs to audit their vendors and protect themselves from massive legal liabilities.If you are a CFO, HR leader, or benefits consultant trying to navigate the new era of ERISA compliance and Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) enforcement, this episode is a stark wake-up call.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit https://www.paretohealth.com/fully-insured-vs-self-funding-with-paretohealth-spencer-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SelfFundedwSpencer to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Episode Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:40) Meet Jay Gepfert and Culpepper RFP (00:03:30) Origin Story: Transitioning from 401(k)s to Health Benefits RFPs (00:06:54) The 401(k) Paradigm Shift: How Retirement Got Cleaned Up (00:08:50) The 2025 Wave of Health Benefits Fiduciary Litigation (00:13:49) Voluntary Benefits and the Commission Tsunami (00:17:19) What it Actually Means to be a Fiduciary for a Plan Sponsor (00:19:05) Mandating Your Broker Becomes a Fiduciary Consultant (00:21:05) Flat Fees, Eliminating Hidden Comp, and Disentangling Commissions (00:27:24) Exposing Toxic PBM Conflicts of Interest (00:30:19) The Customer Experience: Running a Modern Fiduciary RFP (00:35:08) Why Process and Documentation Matter More Than Perfection (00:38:13) The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) & Gag Clauses (00:41:18) The Catalyst: When Will the Market Finally Shift? (00:44:14) The Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit: From Charlatan to Change Agent (00:48:56) The 5 Questions That Eliminate Status Quo Brokers (00:56:18) The Ideal Plan Sponsor: Proactive vs. Reactive (00:58:54) Shifting the CFO Mindset & Unlocking the Bottom Line (01:04:01) Big Picture: The Breaking Point of Employer-Sponsored Care (01:06:40) Closing ThoughtsKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/

This episode was livestreamed on June 7, 2026.

When one of Australia’s most infamous Victorian gangland figures was arrested last week over an alleged traffic infringement, it raised some eyebrows.So given Mick Gatto’s centrality in the building industry, was this the Victorian police pulling at straws in some last ditch attempt to crack down on suspected corruption?Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie on whether this arrest was, as Gatto asserts, “a load of crap”. Or if it’s illustrative of a new dedication by police to clean up an industry that’s been rife with alleged corruption for decades.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DESCRIPTION A major immigration raid in South Carolina sparks debate over illegal labor, corporate accountability, and political timing just days before a critical Republican primary. Tara examines the broader economic impact of illegal hiring practices, the role of business leadership, and why some believe this enforcement action could signal a larger crackdown on employers. SUMMARY A large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation in South Carolina resulted in dozens of arrests, including workers and members of company management. The discussion centers on whether targeting employers and HR personnel could represent a meaningful shift in immigration enforcement strategy. Tara explores claims that illegal labor practices have depressed wages, reduced opportunities for working-class Americans, and created incentives for businesses to circumvent labor and tax laws. The episode also examines the political implications of the raid occurring shortly before South Carolina's Republican primary and questions whether additional prosecutions of corporate leadership could follow. KEY STORIES COVERED 1. Major South Carolina ICE Raid Federal authorities conducted a significant immigration enforcement operation. Dozens of undocumented workers were reportedly detained. Management personnel were also reportedly taken into custody. The raid received national media attention. 2. Employer Accountability Debate Discussion focused on whether immigration enforcement should target business leadership in addition to workers. Questions were raised about potential future investigations involving upper management. The conversation emphasized the role employers play in hiring decisions. 3. Economic Impact of Illegal Labor Claims were made that illegal labor practices suppress wages in certain industries. The discussion highlighted concerns regarding construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and processing plants. Speakers argued that labor market distortions have harmed upward mobility for lower-skilled American workers. 4. Political Fallout Before Primary Day The timing of the enforcement operation became a major topic of discussion. The raid occurred just days before South Carolina's Republican primary election. Debate centered on whether the operation could influence voter perceptions of immigration enforcement. 5. The Future of Immigration Enforcement Discussion explored whether future actions will focus more heavily on employers. The broader conversation examined federal-state cooperation in immigration enforcement. Questions remain regarding whether additional investigations will emerge from the operation. NOTABLE QUOTE "Until the shiny shoes go to prison, it's not going to make a difference." This quote captures the central argument that immigration enforcement should focus not only on illegal workers but also on business leaders who knowingly benefit from unlawful hiring practices. SEO KEYWORDS South Carolina ICE raid, immigration enforcement, illegal immigration, employer accountability, South Carolina politics, Republican primary, workforce economics, labor market impact, federal immigration crackdown, HR arrests SOCIAL MEDIA POST Facebook / LinkedIn

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Adult Medicaid enrollees with serious health conditions may not be automatically exempt from new work rules, according to a new regulation from the Trump administration — the opposite of what state officials were informally told would be the case. Meanwhile, the administration is also proposing to give political appointees even more power over who gets health and science grant funding. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Liz Essley Whyte of The Wall Street Journal, and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News reporter Lauren Sausser, who wrote the latest “Bill of the Month,” about a patient with a temporary memory problem and a less forgettable $59,000 hospital bill. Visit our website for a transcript of this episode.Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: KFF Health News and The Associated Press' “Festering Infections to Untreated Cancer: ICE Detainees Describe Medical Neglect Across US,” by Rae Ellen Bichell, Claire Galofaro, Maia Rosenfeld, Renuka Rayasam, Aaron Kessler, and Byron Tau. Liz Essley Whyte: The Wall Street Journal's “The Autism-Therapy Business Is Booming — And So Is the Billing Abuse,” by Christopher Weaver and Anna Wilde Mathews. Alice Miranda Ollstein: The New York Times' “The Return of Blaming and Shaming in Public Health,” by Simar Bajaj. Margot Sanger-Katz: ProPublica's “‘No One Is Watching': How Trump Reversed Biden's Crackdown on Gun Trafficking,” by Alec MacGillis and Ken B. Morales. 

President Trump today, revealed his biggest shake up yet regarding illegals! Trump will start taking the bank accounts of illegals! This is his latest crack down on illegals! Marco Rubio today was back on Capitol hill giving the Marxist dems a run for their money. Scott Bessent also took part in the fun!Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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(0:00) Bill Gurley joins the show! (6:00) Making yourself valuable in the age of AI, first class of "AI Natives" (17:37) Reacting to Pope Leo's AI encyclical: Who guards the guardians? (26:54) Anthropic's Digital God: Do they believe they are creating a superior species? (38:32) AI sovereignty, the next era of privacy, open-source crackdown coming? (59:56) The Great AI Jobs Debate: Dario and Sam Altman flip their rhetoric, Goldman CEO says no AI job apocalypse Follow Bill Gurley: https://x.com/bgurley Apply for Summit 2026: https://allin.com/events Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORFrdYSvzuw https://rdad.org https://www-cdn.anthropic.com/9214f02e82c4489fb6cf45441d448a1ecd1a3aca/claudes-constitution.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GaKJ4Fp2x4 https://allpoetry.com/All-Watched-Over-By-Machines-Of-Loving-Grace https://darioamodei.com/essay/machines-of-loving-grace https://x.com/chamath/status/2059850242779136031 https://x.com/vivekgaripalli/status/2059651390784344491 https://x.com/edzitron/status/2059122774401311095 https://p3institute.substack.com/p/from-open-source-software-to-open https://www.theinformation.com/newsletters/the-briefing/anthropic-likely-generating-least-35-revenue-openai https://www.theverge.com/tech/930447/microsoft-claude-code-discontinued-notepad https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2060034216906068131 https://x.com/savipww/status/2060070450785305030 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/opinion/ai-job-crisis-goldman-sachs.html https://fortune.com/2026/05/26/sam-altman-dario-amodei-walking-back-ai-jobs-apocalypse-prophecies-ipo https://fortune.com/2026/05/05/dario-amodei-jevons-paradox-will-ai-wipe-out-white-collar-jobs https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/jack-dorseys-block-cuts-4000-jobs-critics-claim/503108

Subscribe now⁠ to skip the ads and get more content. The AP UFC dome is regrettably being held up by Producer Jake's HOA. In this week's news: an update on the U.S.-Iran talks and U.S. airstrikes near Bandar Abbas (1:11); Trump demands new Abraham Accords signatures and threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz fees (4:46); Israel escalates attacks and pushes displacement further north in Lebanon (11:39); Israel kills Hamas commander Mohammed Odeh (14:38); Gaza's Board of Peace lacks pledged funds (15:31); Trump pauses a Taiwan arms sale due to the Iran war depleting stockpiles (16:43); the RSF prepares an offensive in North Darfur, plus Sudan's military prepares an offensive in Blue Nile (18:37); U.S. airstrikes kill civilians in Somalia (20:28); Russia threatens new strikes on Kyiv (22:03); Bolivia faces a protest crackdown (24:18 ); Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence (26:12); and Derek speaks to Anthea Gordon, GiveDirectly's country director for the Democratic Republic of Congo, about the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo and the challenges complicating the response (28:56). ⁠Help Ebola-affected families in the DRC⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan unpacks President Trump's surprise threat to bomb Oman over a brewing scheme with Iran to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Bryan breaks down the escalating chess match in the Middle East, including fresh Iranian drone attacks on commercial vessels, Trump's strategy to strip Tehran of its midterm election leverage, and the White House's plan to recognize Somaliland as a wedge against Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. He then pivots to a wave of domestic immigration reforms, from a new executive order pushing banks to flag illegal aliens, to a return of the pre-1960s rule requiring green card applicants to wait abroad, to the proposed "Cranky Flier" program targeting international flights into sanctuary cities. The WSJ's reporting on shoddy new home construction tied to unqualified foreign labor adds a sharp twist to the labor debate. Plus, Ken Paxton's primary win over John Cornyn in Texas raises the question of whether Trump will turn his war chest on RINO Republicans, and Bryan closes with promising medical news on pancreatic cancer, why a father's weight before conception shapes his child's metabolic health, and what scientists just learned about the brain's two washing systems during deep sleep. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, The Wright Report, Trump Oman threat, Strait of Hormuz, Iran drone attack, IRGC, Iran ceasefire, midterm elections, Somaliland recognition, Houthis, Saudi Arabia, Abraham Accords, MBS, UAE, immigration reform, illegal immigration, bank executive order, green card policy, sanctuary cities, DHS, Markwayne Mullin, Cranky Flier program, construction industry lawsuits, D.R. Horton, Lennar, John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, Texas Senate race, James Talarico, John Thune, RINO Republicans, Save America Act, pancreatic cancer treatment, paricalcitol, vitamin D analog, father obesity fertility, glymphatic system, deep sleep brain health, Alzheimer's prevention

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover a judge paving the way for Trump's mail-in voting executive order, a Justice Department probe targeting E. Jean Carroll, Jill Biden's insane admission, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Autocrats vs. Democrats, Michael McFaul examines the aftermath of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, critiquing the U.S. decision to "look away" from human rights for economic gain. He argues that while economic engagement enriched American capitalism, the theory that economic growth would naturally lead to democratization in China failed. Drawing on George Shultz's memoirs, McFaul advocates for a dual-track diplomacy where security and economic interests are pursued alongside human rights. He warns that Western complacency following the Cold War led to a missed opportunity to consolidate democratic institutions in emerging states. Values must remain central to foreign policy. (2/8)1900 BRUSSELS