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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark discusses retirement with Wes Moss including how we can plan for not only a solid financial future, but a happy one as well. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Clark & Wes On Retirement: Segments3 & 4 Mentioned on the show: Why Property Taxes Are Soaring (and How To Fight Back) Why You Need To Lock Your Brokerage Account Today Why Your HOA Fees Are Skyrocketing - Clark Howard The Biggest Investing Lesson From Trump Accounts - Clark Howard T-Mobile Retires Legacy Plans: Expect a Price Increase FCC - Filing an Informal Complaint Why some Americans are forced to retire too soon - Marketplace A Single Change to Your Car-Buying Habits Could Add $250,000 to Retirement Gen Z 401(k) Savings Compared to Older Generations Discover the research-backed path to an earlier, happier retirement – order The Retire Sooner Method by Wes Moss today at retiresoonermethod.com. All this and more on the September 4, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Note: No show on Monday due to Labor Day. Have a safe and wonderful weekend! Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Submit your opinions or questions: Ask Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flock Safety cameras are scanning license plates across America, recording where and when vehicles are seen and allowing law enforcement agencies to search a massive shared network.In this episode, we investigate how Flock's automated license plate readers (ALPRs) work, what information they collect, how agencies share and search that data, and reported cases of the technology being misused.Flock says its cameras help police solve crimes and find missing people. Critics warn the same technology could create something far more powerful: a nationwide surveillance system capable of reconstructing where vehicles have traveled.So how much can Flock really see, who can access that information, and could police track your car across America?Watch the full episode on YouTube:▶ https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYTSupport the show + unlock bonus episodes:
The United States and Venezuela have welcomed a big energy deal which they've formally signed in Caracas, along with a series of agreements involving international oil firms. The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the deal would unlock tens of billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs. He said oil production would double in a decade. Critics say the deal hands Washington control of a fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves and entrenches the current authoritarian government. Also: New York's mayor, Zohran Mamdani has announced an unprecedented one-year ban on students using artificial intelligence in public elementary and middle schools; Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated against the Spanish government's handling of the migrant crisis in the north African territory of Ceuta. They've been calling for the socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez to resign; More than six decades on from the Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa, survivors and relatives of those killed are challenging an apartheid-era law they say has prevented them from seeking justice; And more than nine hundred years after it was made, King Charles and Queen Camilla have had a preview of the historic Bayeux Tapestry which has been loaned to the British Museum in London by France for a year. The tapestry tells the story of the Norman conquest of Saxon England in 1066, when the English king was defeated by the invaders from France. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez Credit: AFP via Getty Images
The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Detroit public schools offer gift cards worth up to $1,000 to reward student attendance as chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem. Critics argue that simply paying students to appear in class does little to improve engagement, academic performance, or meaningful learning outcomes for struggling students...
Upon news of Dolly Parton's death last week, flags across the country were lowered to half-mast. A petition circulated to rename the Nashville airport in her honor, and social media read like a greatest-hits reel of the charisma and musical acumen that made her universally beloved. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham and Naomi Fry are joined by three fellow New Yorker writers to celebrate Parton's life and work, and the legacy she leaves behind. Kathryn Schultz, who penned Parton's Postscript, discusses her undersung, “Oprah-like” business savvy and deep commitment to philanthropic causes; Amanda Petrusich distills Parton's vast discography down to three essential tracks; and Lauren Michele Jackson considers how the star's carefully crafted persona played up aspects of her femininity while transcending divisions of race and class. “The ready word one reaches for is ‘saint,' right?” Schultz says. “This is someone who came from nothing and might reasonably have felt the instinct to hoard everything she had. And she had the absolute opposite instinct, which was to give as much away as she could.” Read, watch, and listen with the critics: “9 to 5” (1980) Dolly Parton's “Jolene” “Dolly Parton for the People,” by Kathryn Schultz (The New Yorker) “Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business,” by Dolly Parton “Country Music” (2019) Dolly Parton's “Better Get to Livin' ” “What Dolly Parton Built,” by Amanda Petrusich (The New Yorker) Beyoncé's “JOLENE” Dolly Parton's “The Bridge” Dolly Parton's “Little Bird” “The United States of Dolly Parton,” by Lauren Michele Jackson (The New Yorker) Barbara Walters's 1978 interview with Dolly Parton “Taking In the Scene at Daisy Chain Fields, the Zoomer Lilith Fair,” by Lauren Michele Jackson (The New Yorker) “Back: Essays on the Soul and Spine of America,” by Lauren Michele Jackson Dolly Parton's “Backwoods Barbie” New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.Critics at Large is a weekly discussion from The New Yorker that explores the latest trends in books, television, film, and more. Join us every Thursday as we make unexpected connections between classic texts and pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Massachusetts Democrats seem to be changing their approach to Israel as the issue has become increasingly unpopular with parts of the Democratic base. Critics say they know the risks of cutting military support for Israel but are choosing what’s politically popular. Barry Shrage, former president of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, and Jeff Robbins, former U.S. delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission, argue that going along with what’s politically fashionable might be smart politics, but it’s bad policy and could make Israel and the region less secure. Robbins and Shrage join Dan tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Massachusetts Democrats seem to be changing their approach to Israel as the issue has become increasingly unpopular with parts of the Democratic base. Critics say they know the risks of cutting military support for Israel but are choosing what’s politically popular. Barry Shrage, former president of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, and Jeff Robbins, former U.S. delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission, argue that going along with what’s politically fashionable might be smart politics, but it’s bad policy and could make Israel and the region less secure. Robbins and Shrage join Dan tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us Fan MailAdversity may become part of your story—but it does not have to define who you are.In this episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with former college football coach, author, and consultant Jay Paterno for a powerful conversation about faith, family, leadership, resilience, identity, and what happens when the life you expected suddenly changes.Jay grew up as the son of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, but this conversation goes far beyond football.Jay shares the values his parents taught him, the difference between success and excellence, how to balance family and professional ambition, why children need to learn how to face adversity, and why a leader should never abandon foundational values simply because circumstances change.Jay also shares his personal perspective on the public crisis that changed his family's life, the loss of his coaching career, his father's death soon afterward, and how faith helped him reinvent himself at age 43.In this episode you'll discover:• Why adversity does not have to define your identity• The difference between success and excellence• How to stay grounded in your core values• Why “when you get home, be home”• The Blue Line principle for life balance• Why parents should prepare children for the path• How to stop living in someone else's shadow• Why leaders will never win unanimous approval• The difference between problem people and solution people• How faith and patience help during difficult seasons• Why progress happens one play—and one day—at a timeOne of Jay's most powerful reminders:“You can't let the adversity define you.”And perhaps even more importantly:“That's not the last chapter written in your life.”━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome & What to Expect02:13 Jay Paterno Joins the Remarkable People Podcast03:41 Sponsor Break05:20 Jay's Story Begins05:55 Core Values from the Paterno Home07:00 Faith, Service & “We, Us and Our”09:08 Growing Up with a High-Profile Father09:55 “When You Get Home, Be Home”11:25 The Blue Line: Creating Boundaries in Life12:33 Success vs. Excellence13:38 Faith as a Positive Way of Living16:43 Growing Up as Joe Paterno's Son19:07 Prepare the Child for the Path20:29 Proving Himself Outside His Father's Shadow22:17 Being Released from Other People's Expectations24:33 17 Seasons of Coaching & Lessons from Adversity25:54 Education, Athletics & Developing Leaders28:17 Preparing Athletes for Life After Football32:04 The Penn State Crisis and Jay's Career Reset34:27 Losing His Father35:22 The Book of Job & Reinventing Life at 4338:12 Turning Pain into Prevention & Helping Others40:31 Dealing with Anger, Critics & False Accusations40:46 Problem People vs. Solution People44:18 Protecting Marriage, Family & Faith44:45 “You Can't Let Adversity Define You”45:25 “That's Not the Last Chapter Written in Your Life”46:05 You Don't Need Everyone's Approval49:24 Finding the Pony in the Manure51:50 Advice for Anyone Ready to Quit52:08 Faith, Patience & Hope53:01 Progress Happens One Step at a Time53:32 Life Is the Next Play55:16 Stack the Days & Small Victories55:50 Final Thoughts56:24 Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life!━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOWVisit the sponsors and partners mentioned in this episode and use promo code:REMARKABLEwhere applicable.Promotional offers and terms may change, so verify the current offer when ordering.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━If this conversation helped you, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT with your biggest takeaway, and SHARE it with someone currently walking through adversity.Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life!#JayPaterno #OvercomingAdversity #RemarkablePeoplePodcastSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!
Episode 262: Flock cameras are becoming a common sight in communities across the country, but the technology behind them raises a larger question: How much surveillance should people accept in exchange for greater public safety? In this episode of “The Ethical Life,” hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine the growing debate over automated license plate readers, which use artificial intelligence to capture and search information about vehicles traveling on public roads. Supporters say the cameras can deter crime, locate stolen vehicles, find missing people and help police solve serious cases. Critics worry that the same technology can create detailed records of people’s movements and place enormous amounts of information in the hands of governments and private companies. Rada makes the case that the technology itself is not the central problem. He argues that society already entrusts institutions with highly sensitive information, particularly electronic medical records, while using laws such as HIPAA to restrict access and punish misuse. He believes a similar system of strict rules, audits and penalties could allow communities to preserve the crime-fighting benefits of Flock cameras while reducing the danger of abuse. Kyte is more skeptical. He agrees that the cameras can make communities safer in the short term and acknowledges that some objections to the technology are weak. But he argues that the larger issue is the rapid concentration of information and power. New technologies are developing much faster than governments are creating policies to govern them, he says, and safeguards only work when citizens trust the institutions responsible for enforcing them. That disagreement becomes the heart of the episode. Rada sees misuse as a serious but manageable problem: Create strong rules, hold police officers to a high standard and impose meaningful consequences when someone abuses access. Kyte worries that even relatively rare abuses can destroy public trust, making the entire system less effective. By the end, both hosts agree that Flock cameras can provide real public-safety benefits. Where they differ is over whether society can build trustworthy safeguards quickly enough to justify keeping the technology in widespread use — or whether the growing concentration of surveillance power is itself a reason to slow down.
Westwood Studios wasn't always known for the command and conquer series. While 1992's Dune 2 laid the foundation for the RTS genre as a whole, they were more famous for their dungeon crawling RPGS, usually associated with Dungeons and Dragons. So when they decided to develop a new IP with Lands of Lore, they were coming to it as grizzled veterans, and they had no intention of messing around. It was released to near universal acclaim. Critics praised near everything about it - graphics, combat, puzzles, even the UI. It was considered to be less cruel than other dungeon crawlers, less punishing and with greater clarity when it came to puzzles and enemies. But this was 1993. The genre that Lands of Lore belongs to is very nearly dead, with only the indie scene keeping it alive by the skin of its teeth. As the genre developed, slow and methodical dungeon crawling was trumped by real time demon slaying, something that even the sequels to the game were not immune to. The friction of delving into a dungeon where death lay at every turn, and confusion reigned is something that we see very rarely today. Is this with good reason? Have we moved on from what Lands of Lore has to offer? Or is it still worth playing all these years later? On this episode, we discuss:UI. Lands of Lore has a very unique UI, with heavy use of screen space dedicated to inventory and spells and only a relatively small window showing you the real time action of what your party is doing. Does this offer excellent functionality, or is it just a bunch of wasted space for no good reason?Combat. Combat is turned based, but movement is real time. Attacking and spellcasting are tied to cooldowns, but using items is not. Enemies chase you in pods when aggroed, but you are free to rest and heal to full at any point. Do the contradictions in the combat systems of Lands of Lore exist for a reason, or does it just become a complete mess? Level Design. Lands of Lore's dungeons are elaborate mazes, filled to the brim with traps, treasure and buttons. Progressing through them is difficult, it's easy to get lost or stuck, and much of the environments look the same. Is this part of the fundamental experience of playing a dungeon crawler, and part of the fun, or is it simply an exercise in frustration? We answer these questions and many more on the 141st episode of the Retro Spectives Podcast! — Intro Music: KieLoBot - Tanzen K Outro Music: Rockit Maxx - One point to another Lands of Lore OST - Frank Klepacki — Is Lands of Lore a good entry point into the blobber genre? What were your experiences playing this one on release? If we were to play another one, which one should we tackle next? Come let us know what you think or recommend us a new game on our community discord server! If you would like to support the show monetarily, you can buy us a coffee here!
Pete Hegseth faces mounting Pentagon alarms as the Defense Secretary's own generals and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resign while Christian nationalism critics warn his leadership is a trainwreck under the Trump administration. Tonight on Culture Faith & Politics LIVE, Pat Kahnke and Ken Napzok break down 4 internal alarm bells — the Pentagon exodus, the secret influencer troll army on the DoD payroll, generals warning the Iran war is unsustainable, and Hegseth's body-shaming post in Canada — plus the USPS mail-in voting rule and what you can do, and the Nepal glacier collapse climate catastrophe through a Christian theology lens.
THE FIGHT FOR THE JEWISH VOTE: VANCE DEFENDS HIS ISRAEL RECORD AS DEMOCRATS FACE BACKLASH. Why did a Democrat Official tells Jews they need to “sacrifice” themselves for the Democrat party? Vance addresses the Republican Jewish Coalition and faces tough questions about his past comments and his personal associations. How did he respond? REPARATIONS BY ANOTHER ROUTE? CALIFORNIA TARGETS COMPANIES WITH HISTORIC TIES TO SLAVERY. First the disclosures... Then the bill? What comes next and where does it end? THE LINDSAY CLANCY CASE HAS A TERRIFYING PRECEDENT. WHO WAS CONSTANCE FISHER? The case that could change how you see the Lindsay Clancy trial. And a shocking arrest outside the courthouse. Was there jury intimidation? With Daniel Greenfield, CEO David Horowitz Freedom Center & Dr. Jeff Barke, RXforLiberty.com.Support Our Mission: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZMGRBFGDJKRS8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI cameras, drones, licence plate readers, sound detection, Flock - the United States is monitored through a growing, high-tech, and increasingly interconnected surveillance network. In some cities, like Houston, Texas, the true extent of this system is a secret. Law enforcement says this is all for public safety - to prevent crime and assist investigations. Critics think it is an invasion of privacy, open to misuse, and a sneaky tool aiding ICE in President Trump's deportation drive. One company is bearing the brunt of the backlash: Flock Safety. Its network of AI-powered licence plate readers spans over 6000 communities, generating 20 billion vehicle scans a month. Vigilantes have been cutting down Flock devices. Social media is full of tips on how to obstruct or disable the cameras. Ellie House is in Houston, Texas, to investigate the surveillance network authorities do not want you to know about. She sees how Flock has been used by police to fight crime, gets inside the anti-surveillance techlash, and she sits down with Flock CEO Garrett Langley in his Atlanta HQ. This episode of The Documentary, comes to you from Assignment.
Download Welcome to LOTC episode 496. This week the crew is joined by Anthony Ragucci AKA Anthony RRRRRRRR. Anthony came up with a super cool theme this week, LA Sleaze. Films that revolved around the LA area. Two films were picked to review which were 1978 Toolbox Murders and 1980 Don't Answer The Phone. We hope you will enjoy the discussion on these films as well as others mentioned. We want to thank Anthony for being on this week's show. His links are below in the show notes. The Twisted Temptress was not feeling good this episode so she was not able to join but hopefully she will be back on the next episode. Grab those favorite snacks and beverages as you journey with us through the Land Of The Creeps. HELP KEEP HORROR ALIVE!!MOVIE REVIEWS1978 TOOLBOX MURDERSANTHONY : 8DAVE : 7BILL : 6GREG : 81980 DON'T ANSWER THE PHONEANTHONY : 8DAVE : 8BILL : 6.5GREG : 7.5ANTHONY LINKS :MRAC PODCAST SPOTIFYMRAC PODCAST APPLELOTC Links :Land Of The Creeps InstagramGregaMortisFacebookTwitterLand Of The Creeps Group PageLand Of The Creeps Fan PageJay Of The Dead's New Horror Movie PodcastYoutubeInstagramEmailLetterboxdDr. ShockDVD Infatuation TwitterDVD Infatuation WebsiteFacebookJay Of The Dead's New Horror Movies PodcastYouTube ChannelLetterboxdDVD Infatuation PodcastBill Van Veghel LinkFacebookLetterboxdMusic,Movies,Sports & Stuff PodcastFacebook Music Movies Sports & StuffTwisted Temptress LinkLetterboxdLOTC Hotline Number1-804-569-56821-804-569-LOTCLOTC Intro is provided by Andy Ussery, Below are links to his social mediaEmail:FacebookTwitterOutro music provided by Greg Whitaker Below is Greg's Twitter accountTwitterFacebook
In this Diving Deep episode, Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr examine two very different healthcare debates that share a common problem: when medicine lacks good evidence and aligned incentives, patients and doctors are left with bad choices. The conversation begins with experimental peptides, a fast-growing topic on social media and in wellness circles. Dr. Pearl reviews the FDA's ongoing debate over whether six experimental peptides should be made available to licensed compounding pharmacies. Supporters argue that Americans are already buying these substances through the gray market, often from overseas suppliers, and that regulated access would be safer. Critics argue that expanded access would encourage far more people to use products whose benefits, risks, purity and long-term safety remain uncertain. For Pearl, both sides are partly right, which is why a simple yes or no is the wrong answer. Saying no would not eliminate demand. It would leave many Americans buying peptides online without reliable quality control. Saying yes without conditions would create the impression of FDA approval without the scientific evidence normally required to prove safety and efficacy. Instead, Pearl argues for a third path: pair regulated access with federally coordinated research, safety reporting and controlled studies so patients, doctors and regulators can learn whether these peptides actually work and whether they are safe. The second half of the episode turns to primary care, a specialty Pearl says is in serious trouble. Primary care physicians are overburdened, under-resourced and underpaid compared with specialists. They face growing patient panels, administrative demands, declining autonomy and less interest from medical students entering the field. Pearl acknowledges that primary care leaders are right to ask for more respect, more support and better compensation. But he argues that payers are unlikely to invest substantially more unless primary care can demonstrate better outcomes and lower total costs. That has not happened consistently under traditional fee-for-service or pay-for-performance programs, which reward isolated steps in care rather than overall clinical impact. The solution is capitation. Under this model, primary care doctors would receive a prospective payment to care for a defined population rather than being paid for each visit or service. If chronic diseases are controlled, emergency department use falls and complications decline, both patients and clinicians benefit. But capitation also requires doctors to accept financial risk, organize into larger groups, adopt common clinical standards, coordinate care and empower effective physician leaders. The episode closes with a call for national primary care societies to lead. Pearl says they can help doctors form groups, negotiate capitated contracts, purchase stop-loss protection, implement generative AI, build clinical infrastructure and spread best practices from early demonstration programs. Across both topics, Pearl returns to the same point. Whether the issue is experimental peptides or the future of primary care, patients need evidence, doctors need accountability and the system needs incentives that reward better health. For more, tune into this month's episode and check out the link below. Helpful links: The Best FDA Decision On Peptide Authorization Isn't Yes Or No (Forbes) Monthly Musings on American Healthcare (RobertPearlMD.com) * * * Dr. Robert Pearl is the author of ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine. Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on X and LinkedIn. The post FHC #226: Peptides, primary care & the false choices in American medicine appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.
AI cameras. Drones. Facial recognition. Sound detection. Flock. The United States is monitored through a growing, high-tech, and increasingly interconnected surveillance network. The police say this is all for public safety - to prevent crime and assist investigations. Critics think it's an invasion of privacy, open to misuse, and a sneaky tool aiding ICE in President Trump's deportation drive.One company is bearing the brunt of the backlash: Flock Safety. Its network of AI-powered licence plate readers spans over 7000 communities, generating 20 billion vehicle scans a month. In some cities - like Houston, Texas - which has over 60 different law enforcement agencies, the full extent of the system is unclear. Many of these authorities won't say publicly how many Flock devices they have.Vigilantes have been cutting down licence plate readers. Social media is full of tips on how to obstruct or disable the cameras. City halls across America are debating their Flock contracts. Meanwhile Flock employees are facing threats to their own safety. Ellie House is in Houston, Texas, investigating the surveillance network authorities want to keep quiet. She sees how Flock has been used by police to fight crime, and gets inside the anti-surveillance ‘techlash'. And she sits down with Flock CEO Garrett Langley in his Atlanta HQ. Presented and produced by Ellie House. Edited by Penny Murphy. Sound mix by Neil Churchill. The Production Coordinator was Gemma Ashman.
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Trump Says Iran War Is Back On & That They Are “Dead!” Pentagon Warns Hegseth Munitions Critically Low, Supply Lines Weak! Trump Attacks Data Center Critics As “Backwards & Poor!” Plus, Jimmy Dore Joins Alex Jones!
Native American ranchers and beef producers are among those pushing back against President Donald Trump's initiative to import cheap foreign beef to lower consumer prices. Critics of the plan say it will do little reduce prices and undercuts producers in this country who are already facing major industry headwinds including drought, unpredictable policies, and high operating costs. The American cattle herd numbers are slowly recovering after reaching a historic low. We'll hear from industry experts about what would truly help them and consumers alike. Beef producers aren’t the only agriculture industry having trouble getting traction. Staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are blamed for complications and delays in how existing and prospective producers get basic federal support in the form of low-interest loans, grants, and technical assistance that was once widely available. We'll talk with one Native farmer who was forced to bypass USDA support after years of delay. GUESTS Marjorie Lantana (Navajo), northwest vice president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association Alexandra Carlisle (Navajo), assistant agent at the University of Arizona tribal extension program Zachariah Ben (Diné), owner and co-founder of Bidii Baby Foods Tom Paterson, president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association
We've reached 2003's Disco 3 as part of our Pet Shop Boys' Disco mini-series, and this one couldn't be further from its predecessor. With more of a focus on new material, as well as some remixes, rumour has it this one wasn't even originally going to be called Disco 3...Critics loved it (some more than the previous year's Release), but what do you think to this one? Let us know @trackbytrackuk on Instagram/Threads, in the comments on Spotify, or email us: hellotrackbytrack@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe and Hugh Douglas debate the Philadelphia Eagles' backup quarterback crisis and the team's high-stakes early-season schedule. They also examine Trea Turner's ongoing struggles and preview the Phillies' critical road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hugh wraps up by defending his controversial fantasy football draft strategy. 01:00 - Aaron Donald's Rams Return 04:30 - Eagles Early Schedule Analysis 10:52 - Trea Turner Criticism 16:56 - Eagles Backup Quarterback Crisis 19:42 - Hugh Douglas Fantasy Defense
Our Changing World takes a deep dive into controversial plans by US company Colossal Biosciences, backed by filmmaker Peter Jackson, to de-extinct the Moa. In part one of a two-part series, Sharon Brettkelly looks at whether it CAN be done.Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.LEARN MORE:Colossal Biosciences claims they have de-extincted the dire wolf, from CNN.More detail on Colossal Biosciences' artificial egg.Listen to Kathryn Ryan speaking with ‘Mr Moa' - paleozoologist Trevor Worthy about his long career.Auckland Museum research associate Daniel Thomas talks to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira about the discovery of million year old moa footprints.GUESTS:Dr Andrew Pask, Chief Biology Officer, Colossal BiosciencesAssociate Professor Nic Rawlence, Director of Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory, University of Otago.IN THIS EPISODE:(00:00) Could we bring the moa back?(02:30) Sequencing the moa genome(06:00) DNA data(08:00) The artificial egg breakthrough(10:20) How a "moa" would actually be created(12:30) Critics challenge the science(17:20) The conservation implications(22:00) Māori consultation questions(23:51) Will we ever see moa roaming again?(26:08) Coming up in Part 2Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Phil Egan is back with Monday's Football Daily, as Manchester United get off the mark in the Premier League with a 5-2 win over Ipswich — Bruno Fernandes on hat-trick duty, and plenty of focus on Marcus Rashford's return to the starting XI for the first time since 2024.There's reaction from Elland Road as Leeds draw 1-1 with Brentford, with Keith Andrews on his side's defensive test and Nathan Collins' progress, plus Brian Kerr on why Brentford look so well-drilled.We've also got the latest transfer deadline updates, Chelsea's debut for Emi Martinez, Arsenal v Villa build-up, and Shamrock Rovers' dramatic comeback draw with Derry City.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
The rapid emergence of AI agents designed to function as intuitive personal assistants for the general public. Startups like Instinct and Town are gaining significant momentum by automating complex daily tasks, such as booking travel and managing organizational data, through familiar communication channels like texting. While venture capitalists have driven Instinct's valuation to $2.5 billion, industry experts remain cautious about the significant privacy trade-offs and the broad legal permissions these autonomous systems require. Critics also argue that while these tools offer convenience, they should not replace human oversight or the need for better design in existing software interfaces. Ultimately, the sources highlight a shift from static AI toward proactive technology that can execute transactions on a user's behalf.
Congress is weighing federal legislation that could dramatically reshape college sports and NIL. Supporters say a national standard would replace conflicting state laws and bring order to recruiting, transfers, and athlete compensation. Critics worry new rules could limit athlete earning power as college athletics grows increasingly professional. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The backlash is growing against Flock automatic license plate readers. Pasco and Manatee are the latest counties to ban or pledge to remove the cameras.Law enforcement leaders say ALPRs can be used to fight crime and find missing people, but opponents point the potential for abuse of privacy and mass surveillance.Also, we've got an up on local relief efforts after the recent earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela.Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3
The Notting Hill Carnival began in the sixties as a celebration of the culture of Britain's Windrush generation - but as the tradition has swelled there are issues of overcrowding and violence. Critics question the policing costs, which run into the tens of millions. With the future of Carnival now a political lightning rod, how long can the party go on?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Andy Silvester, London editor, The Times.Host: Manveen RanaProducers: Robert Wallace, Emily Webb.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Notting Hill Carnival, 60 years on: how it began — and what's nextClips: BBC, Sky News, The Independent, GB News, ThamesTVPhoto: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The controversy over Prince Andrew's position as a Counsellor of State came from the gap between what the law still allowed him to do and what the Royal Family said would happen in practice. Counsellors of State are senior royals who can be authorized to carry out certain constitutional duties for the monarch when the King is abroad or temporarily unable to act. Even after Andrew stepped back from public duties, lost the use of his HRH style and later had his remaining titles and honours stripped from official use, he technically remained eligible to serve as a Counsellor of State because that status was tied to his place in the line of succession and the statutory framework governing the role. Parliament addressed concerns about the pool of available counsellors in 2022 by adding Princess Anne and Prince Edward, but it did not formally remove Andrew. The government's position was that only working members of the Royal Family would actually be called upon, meaning Andrew remained on the books but was effectively frozen out.That arrangement became increasingly awkward as scrutiny of Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein intensified. Critics argued that it made little constitutional sense for someone who had been stripped of royal responsibilities and sidelined from public life to retain, even theoretically, the ability to exercise functions on behalf of the King. The issue became even more pronounced after further action was taken against Andrew's titles and after renewed calls emerged to remove him from the line of succession altogether. Yet formally changing his Counsellor of State status would require legislative action rather than simply a palace announcement, and the government repeatedly resisted reopening the law, relying instead on the assurance that Andrew would never actually be asked to act. The result was an unusually uncomfortable compromise: Andrew retained a constitutional office in theory while being considered completely unusable in practice, a situation that critics saw as another example of the monarchy and government avoiding a clean legal break with him.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
It's the final episode of my Answering God's Critics series. I address three objections:1. We are both atheists. I just believe in one less god than you.2. Belief in God is akin to belief in Santa Clause.3. There are too many hypocrites in the church. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.comEmail: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieveTwitter & Gettr: @thinking2believTruth: @ThinkingToBelieveParler: @thinkingtobelieve
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, every time a major technological shift happens, we hear predictions of widespread job destruction—and the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence is driving those fears to a whole new level. Clark breaks down what the AI boom actually means for your paycheck, how tech expansion shifts hidden costs onto consumers, and the concrete steps you can take today to pivot, re-educate, and make your career resilient against technological change. All this and more on the August 28, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 AI & Jobs: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Top Fortune 500 Companies for Remote Work - Clark Howard How To Find a Trustworthy Mechanic - Clark Howard Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know Should I Keep My Old Car or Buy a New Car? - Clark Howard NYTimes: A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters by the Thousands Employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when making hiring decisions Should I Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA? - Clark Howard Top 7 Ways To Shop Safely Online - Clark Howard Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Submit your opinions or questions: Ask Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DownloadWelcome to LOTC Presents Episode 495. This week the show starts with GregaMortis and Ian Irza'a Black Glove Mysteries. Greg and Ian are beginning their look at the Severin Films boxset Umberto Lenzi/Tomas Milian Violent Streets collection. Almost Human 1974 and Syndicate Sadists from 1975 are the two films reviewed. Lastly, Mortis Vision with the Mortis's has GregaMortis and the Twisted Temptress reviewing The Evil Dead Trap 2 from 1992. We hope you will enjoy this week's show.Grab those favorite snacks and beverages as you journey with us through the Land Of The Creeps!HELP KEEP HORROR ALIVE!!MOVIE REVIEWS1974 ALMOST HUMANIAN : 10GREG : 81975 SYNDICATE SADISTSIAN : 8GREG : 8.51992 THE EVIL DEAD TRAP 2PEARL : 7GREG : 7LINKS FOR DOUBLE DOUBLEGregaMortisFacebookTwitterLand Of The Creeps Group PageLand Of The Creeps Fan PageJay Of The Dead's New Horror Movie PodcastYoutubeInstagramEmailLetterboxdTwisted Temptress LinkLetterboxdIAN IRZA LINKSBLOG SITEFACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMLETTERBOXDLOTC Hotline Number1-804-569-56821-804-569-LOTCLOTC Intro is provided by Andy Ussery, Below are links to his social mediaEmail:FacebookTwitterLespecial FacebookLespecial Website
Today on Too Opinionated, we enter the wonderfully twisted mind of horror author Alex Grass to discuss his new book, Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror. Described as "Twilight Zone meets Hostel," Infernal Tramps is a collection of bizarre, disturbing and darkly imaginative stories filled with body horror, strange creatures, brutal transformations and characters facing situations that go very, very wrong. Critics have called the stories "potent," "visceral," "elegant, gripping, and seriously strange." Behind the horror are surprisingly recognizable human fears. The collection tackles loneliness, abuse, medical debt, policing, cosmetic surgery, toxic relationships, grief, addiction, guilt and class resentment—then twists them into nightmares. And Alex's own journey may be nearly as unconventional as his fiction. Before becoming a published author, he attended Cardozo Law School, worked with the New York County Defenders, attended mortuary school, worked construction in South Philadelphia and Israel's Negev desert, competed in powerlifting and strongman, and ultimately went through rehab. He's also an experienced performer who's acted on television and appeared on stages throughout New York and Philadelphia. We talk Infernal Tramps, weird fiction, body horror, finding inspiration in real-world anxieties, pushing boundaries, writing truly unsettling stories and Alex's extraordinary road to becoming an author. Stephen Gallagher calls the collection "Elegant, gripping, and seriously strange," while Richard Thomas describes it as "disturbing and unsettling in the best possible ways." ⚠️ Enter at your own risk.
Did Meghan Markle borrow another lifestyle idea from Martha Stewart? Critics are comparing As Ever's blackberry loaf and jam-infused frosting with a recent Martha Stewart recipe—but is this genuine copying or simply another round of online Meghan criticism?We examine why the disappointing performance of Cookie Queens has revived questions about the Sussexes' commercial appeal. Can Harry and Meghan still turn enormous media attention into paying customers? Does Meghan have a visibility problem—or a perception problem that overwhelms every product, television program and film carrying her name?Plus: Why has Prince Harry stopped directing money from Princess Diana's memorial fund to Sentebale? Where is his share going now? Does Meghan believe both Harry and Prince William must apologize before the brothers reconcile? And why does former England rugby star Joe Marler remain firmly “Team Harry” despite the social-media backlash surrounding the Duke of Sussex?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/palace-intrigue-harry-meghan-the-crown-royal-family-news-and-gossip--4522904/support.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.
Growth mindset sounds simple until life, leadership, relationships, and fear put it to the test. Nikki and David get real about the difference between believing in growth and actually practicing it when failure, criticism, comfort zones, and self-doubt show up. Together, they unpack how fixed mindsets sneak into finances, relationships, leadership, goals, and even the way we talk to ourselves. From embracing failure as a teacher to surrounding yourself with people who challenge you, Nikki and David share practical ways to sharpen your mindset, lead others toward growth, and stop letting fear of judgment drive the story. This conversation is a powerful reminder that you only get one shot, so you might as well bet on yourself. Additional Resources: Follow Addicted to Betterment wherever you listen to podcasts! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Growth requires leaving your comfort zone. Failure is feedback, not final. Self-talk shapes your growth mindset. Critics reveal where confidence needs strengthening. Supportive people help you level up.
**California's Wildfire Liability System Under Fire**California's wildfire season is in full swing, and the state's liability system is under scrutiny. This episode delves into the proposed changes to the system, which would limit the amount that private utility companies pay for causing catastrophic wildfires. The governor's plan has sparked a heated debate, with some arguing that it would unfairly shift the burden to insurance companies and taxpayers.The discussion centers around the governor's proposal to limit the liability of utility companies like PG&E and SoCal Edison, which have been responsible for several devastating wildfires in recent years. Critics argue that this would lead to higher insurance rates and reduced compensation for victims. On the other hand, supporters claim that the current system is broken and needs to be reformed. The episode explores the complexities of the issue and the potential consequences of the proposed changes.The conversation also touches on the role of the California Public Utilities Commission and the state's history of wildfires. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and insights from experts in the field, providing a nuanced understanding of the issue. The episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in California politics and the ongoing battle against wildfires.Tune in to this episode to hear the full discussion and learn more about the proposed changes to California's wildfire liability system. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In May, two low-budget movies from début filmmakers opened in theatres and quickly made box-office history. “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” which together have grossed nearly a billion dollars, defied conventional industry wisdom and inaugurated the burgeoning genre of “Gen Z horror.” On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz are joined by New Yorker culture editor and horror enthusiast Alex Barasch to discuss this new canon, beginning with the most recent entry, Alex Ullom's “It Ends.” Like Curry Barker and Kane Parsons—the directors of “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” respectively—Ullom is a twentysomething who honed his craft on YouTube. This content pipeline has already become a model for Hollywood executives who are scrambling to cash in on the phenomenon. But these films' sensitivity to the predicaments of young viewers, who grew up online and came of age during the pandemic, may be the real key to their commercial success. “It's people responding to another member of their generation speaking directly to them,” Barasch says. “I hope that that is what is sought and funded and rewarded in this new era.” Read, watch, and listen with the critics: “Why Horror Still Haunts Us” (The New Yorker) “Obsession” (2026) “Backrooms” (2026) “It Ends” (2026) “The Twenty-Six-Year-Old Behind ‘Obsession,' a Terrifying Tale of a Crush Gone Awry,” by Alex Barasch (The New Yorker) “No Exit,” by Jean-Paul Sartre “Weapons” (2025) “Portal” (2007) “Iron Lung” (2026) New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.Critics at Large is a weekly discussion from The New Yorker that explores the latest trends in books, television, film, and more. Join us every Thursday as we make unexpected connections between classic texts and pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, we're looking at recent archaeological discoveries in Israel and the stories they tell about the people, places, and events of the biblical world. From ancient artifacts to physical evidence uncovered beneath the ground, archaeology continues to provide important insight into the history of the land of Israel and the Jewish people who have called it home for thousands of years.As critics attempt to rewrite or dismiss Israel's history, the evidence remains, and the proof is in the dirt. Join us as we look into these discoveries and examine what the archaeological record reveals.Watch this week's CUFI Weekly episode to see the evidence for yourself.
What happens when a dying mother gives her daughters one final—and disturbing—request? Is God Is is a dark, unconventional revenge story that mixes mystery, thriller, dark comedy, Southern folklore, and some surprisingly heavy themes. The performances are strong across the board, and the movie definitely has its own unique visual and storytelling style. Critics and audiences loved this one, but did it work for me?
What if the line between neuroscience and the paranormal is far thinner than we've been taught to believe? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Mayim Bialik, PhD neuroscientist, actor, author, and host of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, explores where science, mysticism, trauma, and consciousness intersect. She and Aaron discuss remote viewing, altered perception, nervous system regulation, spirituality, and nature, while examining how modern life shapes our biology and how practices that restore coherence may help us reconnect with ourselves, each other, and something greater. ALIGN PODCAST EPISODE #607 IS SPONSORED BY:
It's always a good time when Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips find their way back on the show. It's especially grand when they're back to chat about That Texas Blood, and it's even better when they come guns blazing with the new Hell Comes to Allison Ranch relaunch and news of an upcoming television adaptation. FOC for the new series is this upcoming Monday. Get on your Bat-phone, and get your local comic shop on the line. Here's your chance to jump on the That Texas Blood chuckwagon. That Texas Blood: Hell Comes to Allison Ranch begins in 2003. America has just invaded Iraq. Sheriff Joe Bob wants his son to witness the history on TV, but the teen just wants some alone time with his Xbox. An argument is brewing, but then the call comes in. War is on their doorstep; the Allison Ranch, a local institution, is apparently coming under heavy fire. Sheriff Joe Bob and Deputy Wilson investigate. Things get rough. It's been four years since the previous That Texas Blood storyline. While Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips have never been busier, they've been itching to return to the title that solidified their reputation. We discuss what That Texas Bloodoffers them that no other story does. We explore how this series reflects our current moment and how genre tropes guide their characters toward revelation. During our introduction, we also discuss the sudden closing of Meanwhile…Coffee in Herndon, Virginia. It's where we founded our in-person Comic Book Club, which has become a staple in our creative pursuits. We encourage others to form their own Comic Book Clubs, and we announce where the next iteration of our Comic Book Club will meet in September. That Texas Blood: Hell Comes to Allison Ranch will hit shops on September 23rd, courtesy of Image Comics. It's written by Chris Condon, illustrated by Jacob Phillips, with color assists by Pip Martin, and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Follow Chris Condon on Bluesky. Follow Jacob Phillips on Blue Sky and Instagram. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Subscribe to the CBCC Newsletter Meanwhile...Coffee Announces its Closure Previously on CBCC: Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on The Peril of the Brutal Dark Previously on CBCC: Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on The Enfield Gang Massacre Previously on CBCC: Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on a Holly Jolly That Texas Blood Previously on CBCC: Matthew Rosenberg on We're Taking Everyone Down With Us Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This Week's Sponsors Glinda and the Wicked Witch finally get their romance. Vampire Snow White and Werewolf Belle must fight the evil queen, while exes-to-lovers, Sleeping Beauty and Alice, try to escape a Nightmare version of Wonderland. Kat and Phil at Lifeline Comics have been building a Kickstarter empire with their Mature Fairy Tale Universe for years…did we also mention they are queer? Well, now they are all colliding in a special Big 2-style event. Nothing will be the same. Head to Kickstarter for Fairy Tale Wars #1, which sees the popular series The Beast and Snow, Nightmare in Wonderland, and The Witches of Oz crossover for a first-of-its-kind comics event. I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! is the wild new original graphic novel from Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard, the twisted minds behind Plastic, Vinyl, Plush, and the current hit Image book, Narco. Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where Heaven and Hell are at war, a nerd wakes up trapped in the body of a supernatural slasher, and his only allies include a roller derby angel, a possessed truck...and immortal murder chickens. Critics are already calling it wildly creative, wonderfully weird, and an absolute blast. Back the Kickstarter for an oversized deluxe hardcover, exclusive editions, art prints, and even the Murder Chickens Card Game, available only during the campaign. If you love horror, dark comedy, and comics that break every rule, head to Kickstarter and search I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! before the campaign disappears! This August, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special is here to make it a nuclear Summer! This 48-page Summer Special features five self-contained stories featuring Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Judge Death and Stickleback – the King of Crime! Never read 2000 AD before? This is a great way to jump on board and try out The Galaxy's Greatest Comic. With a cover by Liam Sharp and stories from a galaxy of reality-warping creators, this is all-out sci-fi with an anarchic edge. And the best news is? It's available through Lunar – so you'll be able to order it through your LCS! It's the ultimate apocalyptic beach read – so make sure you pick up the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special this month!
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Things are getting weird – looks like someone is panicking. The Dumber side of finance – let’s dig in. A big week ahead – major earnings could move markets. – Gold, Bitcoin moving on a lower USD. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John S. Dvorak on X Follow Andrew Horowitz on X Warm-Up - Things are getting weird - looks like someone is panicking - The Dumber side of finance - let's dig in (5 top items) - Cold War and Hot War - Canada, China and Iran - Economic "D" day - no one cares - Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton Markets - Gold, Bitcoin moving on a lower USD - Oil starting to settle - Big Week - NVDA earnings on tap - all eyes! STUPID IS WHAT STUPID DOES - A DHU One-Time Series On The Dumber Side of Finance 1) LOWER BEEF PRICES - Trump plans temporary tariff relief for certain ground-beef imports as U.S. beef prices remain near record highs. - The plan would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of discounted imported ground beef over roughly 90 days. - Supposedly this will reduce the prices for consumers - Ranchers and several farm-state Republicans are pushing back, arguing cheaper imports could hurt domestic producers. ---- Question: Tariff reduction is going to reduce prices for consumers? Didn't someone say that tariffs are paid by the companies and exporting countries??? 2) IRAN SANCTIONS - BIG THREAT, LIMITED IMMEDIATE ACTION - Treasury warned countries doing business with Iran that they could face secondary sanctions, calling it an "economic D-Day." - New sanctions hit about 60 individuals, companies and vessels, but major Chinese financial institutions were not targeted. - China remains the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, making Chinese banks the potential pressure point. - Treasury says sanctions could expand into gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and other sectors. 3) TREASURY TRIES TO TAME LONG-TERM YIELDS - Treasury will at least double the maximum size of certain long-term bond buybacks to $4 billion per operation. - The announcement briefly knocked nearly 10 basis points off the 30-year Treasury yield. - Critics say this treats the symptom rather than the cause - huge deficits, heavy issuance and persistent inflation risk. ------Bessent had to come out on Friday to say "at least" $4B - as bind yields moved back up -------Maybe there is a concern over the $40TRILLION debt we have amassed as a country? 4) SOMEONE GOT LONG BONDS AT THE RIGHT TIME - TLT took in roughly $529 million of net inflows on August 18, one day before Treasury's surprise bond-buyback announcement. - The next day Bessent doubled planned buybacks of 10- to 30-year Treasurys, immediately pushing long yields lower. - TLT jumped about 1.7% on the announcement. - No public evidence identifies a single buyer - but the timing of the unusually large inflow is certainly worth noting. 5) DOLLAR GETS HIT BY THE BOND RESCUE - The dollar weakened as investors questioned Treasury's expanded bond-buyback strategy. - The concern is that suppressing yields without fixing fiscal problems simply transfers pressure from bonds to the currency. - The 30-year yield has remained elevated despite Treasury intervention. - Bitcoin rallied as investors looked toward alternatives to traditional fiat assets. - PEOPLE: This is NOT Quantitative Easing - Just a move to buy longer dated and issue more short dated WALMART FLASHES A CONSUMER WARNING - Walmart U.S. comparable sales grew just 2.6%, its slowest pace in roughly six years and below expectations. - Shares dropped sharply after the report. - E-commerce remained strong, while store traffic and discretionary spending showed more weakness. - Walmart raised full-year guidance but gave a softer-than-expected third-quarter outlook. - As America's biggest retailer, Walmart's slowdown is an important read on the broader consumer. VENEZUELA HAS OIL - BUT CAN'T SHIP IT FAST ENOUGH - Tankers are waiting as long as 30 days to load Venezuelan crude because of aging ports, outages and equipment failures. - Venezuela has struggled to push exports much higher despite rising production and strong demand. - The Jose terminal handles about 70% of exports and has become a major bottleneck. - Venezuela's ports may impose a physical ceiling on production growth until infrastructure is upgraded. JANE STREET'S $15 BILLION AI HIT - Jane Street reportedly lost about $15 billion in July as AI and technology positions moved sharply against the firm. - A major source of the damage was exposure to concentrated AI trades that were forced to unwind. - Jane Street posted its first negative month of trading revenue since 2016. - As a reminder: this episode highlights how quickly crowded AI trades can overwhelm even sophisticated risk-management systems. LEAVITT LEAVES THE WHITE HOUSE - Karoline Leavitt resigned as White House press secretary after returning from maternity leave. - Trump said she would become a top outside adviser and prominent Republican voice heading into the midterms. - Looking fior a kinder and gentler replacement? HA! probably not OFF THE HIGHS NVDA - 9% off high AMD - 19% off high AVGO - 23% off high MU - 23% off high TSM - 13% off high MRVL - 28% off high INTC - 35% off high NVIDIA - THE MARKET'S NEXT STRESS TEST - Nvidia reports Wednesday - now basically a referendum on the entire AI trade. - Blackwell demand and hyperscaler spending are the key tells. - A strong guide could quickly reset tech sentiment. - A miss would raise the uncomfortable question: how much AI optimism is already priced in? - Revenue expected around $92.1 billion, up roughly 97% year over year. - Adjusted EPS expected around $2.09, nearly double last year. - Data Center revenue expected around $85.7 billion - still the main engine. - Biggest watch items: Blackwell demand, Vera Rubin timing, China sales and hyperscaler capex. - Options imply roughly a 5%-6% move after earnings. - Discussion .... NVIDIA - AI SERVERS GETTING EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE - Major Nvidia customers have reportedly been warned that AI server prices could rise more than 15% beginning early next year. - Higher memory costs are the main driver, affecting Grace Blackwell and upcoming Vera Rubin systems. - Nvidia is effectively passing higher component costs through despite gross margins around 75%. - ALWAYS INTERESTING THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS SO CLOSE TO EARNINGS - HMMMM CANADA-U.S. TRADE FIGHT GETS WORSE - Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods after Washington imposed new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. - Canada's tariffs range from 15% to 50% across roughly 700 products and begin September 8. - Canada also announced a C$7.5 billion support package for affected businesses and workers. - Another escalation that could hit autos, manufacturing costs and cross-border supply chains. HOUSING - BUYERS KEEP DISAPPEARING - July new-home sales plunged 10.5% to a 607,000 annual rate, the weakest since January. - Median new-home price fell to $393,800, the lowest in four years. - Mortgage rates are still around 6.8%, keeping affordability under pressure. - Only 5.2% of consumers said they expect to buy a home in the next six months - the sharpest drop in more than five years. JACKSON HOLE - WARSH GETS THE MICROPHONE - Kevin Warsh speaks next week at Jackson Hole. - Markets want to know whether sticky inflation, oil and tariffs are enough to keep the Fed in tightening mode. - Long yields are already doing some of the Fed's work. - One sentence could move bonds, the dollar and stocks. - Friday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET. --- BUT - Didn't Warsh say less communication is more? They can't keep put of the spotlight. PCE - THE FED'S FAVORITE INFLATION READ - "The Fed's preferred gauge/measure of inflation" - July PCE lands next week. - Watch for tariff, energy and goods inflation creeping back into the numbers. - A hot print revives hike fears. - A soft print gives risk assets some breathing room - especially with long yields already elevated. THE CONSUMER VS. THE AI BOOM - MORE EARNINGS COMING - Salesforce, CrowdStrike and Marvell give another read on corporate AI spending. - Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Best Buy and Ulta test the other side of the economy. - The setup is getting interesting: companies are still spending aggressively on AI while consumers look increasingly selective. - If that gap widens, it could become one of the bigger market themes into the fall. AROUND THE WORLD EUROPE - QUIETLY GETTING INTERESTING - European stocks slipped this week, but money has started flowing back into the region. - Euro-zone business activity is growing at its fastest pace this year, while Q2 earnings growth for STOXX 600 companies is running surprisingly strong. - CONCEPT: Europe may be turning into the anti-U.S. trade - less AI concentration, cheaper valuations, but more sensitivity to energy. JAPAN - BETTER DATA, WORSE MARKET - Japan's Nikkei lost about 4% this week even as the economic data improved. - August manufacturing PMI jumped to 55.1, with new orders rising at the fastest pace since 2018. - Semiconductors and AI-related demand are helping drive the factory rebound. - Stronger growth also keeps the BOJ rate-hike discussion alive - good economy, potentially tougher market. BIG PHARMA - CHINA'S WEIGHT-LOSS GOLD RUSH - Lilly, Novo Nordisk and others are aggressively targeting China's obesity market, where obesity rates are projected to top 65% by 2030. - China bans direct prescription-drug advertising, so companies are using subway ads, gyms, influencers and "disease awareness" campaigns instead. - China's GLP-1 market could reach roughly 30 billion yuan over the next 5-7 years. - Interesting regulatory gray area: education campaigns that look a lot like drug advertising without actually naming the drug. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env: 'production', hosted_button_id: 'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src: 'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt: 'Donate with PayPal button', title: 'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!' } }).render('#donate-button-2'); THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN for SpaceX (SPCX) Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt! 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Aircraft carrier catapult systems, Peraton's performance as the Prime Integrator for the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System, the Department of Homeland Security's luxury jets, Google's purchase of Spirit Airlines' data for AI training, American Airlines economy seatback screens, and a Li-ion laptop battery that caught fire in flight. Also, Micah's first flight, Delta's requirements for portable chargers, and the real reason they are called bear straps. Aviation News Trump orders Pentagon to redesign US aircraft carrier to use steam catapults to launch jets President Trump signed a national security memorandum directing the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, and the acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao, to come up with a plan to replace the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Weapons Elevators with steam and hydraulic systems for the construction of the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller. Critics of the change point to the major redesign and expense required. Aircraft Carrier Catapult Technology by Era: Era Technology Key navies 1910s–30s Compressed-air/flywheel catapults (mostly floatplanes) US, UK WWII Hydraulic catapults US, UK 1950s–2010s Steam catapults UK (pioneer), US, France 2010s–present Electromagnetic (EMALS) US, China Throughout No catapults (ski-jump/STOVL) USSR/Russia, Italy, Spain, India, UK (post-1978), current China (Liaoning/Shandong), US Navy Amphibious Assault Ships Arrangement of a hydro-pneumatic catapult in an aircraft carrier. Naval Marine Archive. See also: Why The Ford Class Carrier's Island Superstructure Is Located So Far Back and Navy considers major aircraft carrier revamp to better suit Trump's aesthetic. Trump's FAA picked an unlikely contractor to lead its air traffic overhaul. The agency is having second thoughts. In December 2025, DOT/FAA selected Peraton as Prime Integrator for the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS), a $1.5 billion contract. Peraton, which had little direct experience working with the FAA, was chosen over Parsons Corp., which has extensive experience with FAA contracts. Peraton is a national-security and government-services contractor owned by Veritas Capital, and is known for its defense, intelligence, and IT/communications work. (Veritas also owns Peraton Labs, the former Bell Labs). Some reports indicate that the FAA is frustrated with Peraton. A source notes that “Peraton has basically not done any work since they got in” and admits that the FAA was partially at fault because it “stonewalled Peraton's efforts to work seamlessly with FAA counterparts.” The FAA has micromanaged the project, and Peraton has failed to manage the project. An In-House Private Jet Service, Senators Say The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchased two Gulfstream G650s, two G700s, and eight Boeing 737s to be used by the Trump Administration. U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee vice chair Patty Murray (D-Washington) and ranking homeland security subcommittee member Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) are calling for an investigation. In a letter to both DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and the DHS inspector general requesting the investigation, the purchases are characterized as a “gross misuse” of tax dollars. Spirit Data Sale to Google Prompts Flight Attendants' Objection After 34 years of operations, Spirit Airlines ceased all flight operations on May 2, 2026. Spirit's Chapter 11 reorganization failed, and the airline went into full liquidation. The bankruptcy court entered a Wind-Down Order covering the sale of LaGuardia slots, the corporate campus, the loyalty program, and operating equipment. For $10 million, Google won the auction for Spirit’s approximately 100 million emails, calendar data, 500 million Microsoft Teams chats, documents, spreadsheets, and software code. Google will use them to improve its products and AI models. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO, voiced a limited objection to the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, raising privacy concerns. The union is concerned about the confidentiality of disciplinary records, payroll history, and internal communications, noting that the deal’s privacy provisions are designed to protect consumers, not employees. The union also raised concerns about links between payroll, timekeeping, and communications data; whether there will be an independent screen for employee confidentiality; and provisions on later transfers to third parties. The AFA asked the court to reject the sale unless changes are made to exclude all flight attendant information, including training records, time cards, and payroll, as well as any Microsoft 365 content containing flight attendant data. Alternatively, the court should require a review protocol for labor or disciplinary records and communications, and prohibit using the data to profile any identifiable group of flight attendants, the AFA said. See also: Flight attendants freaked out that Google is buying tons of Spirit employee data American Airlines U-turn: Seatback screens coming to all classes in 2028 American Airlines plans to start rolling out personal inflight entertainment displays on its narrowbody fleet in 2028, and complete the upgrade by the early 2030s. American will begin offering Starlink inflight connectivity on 500 planes beginning in 2027. The lack of screens in economy cabins dates back to the US Airways merger in 2014. Doug Parker argued that the cost of screens was not worth the investment since most fliers brought their own portable device. United and Delta followed a different path. Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight, passenger suffers minor burns Injuries occurred on American Airlines flight 2398 between Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on August 21, 2026, after a laptop battery caught fire. The pilots reported smoke in the cabin to ATC. The cabin crew extinguished the fire (reportedly using a thermal containment bag). The A321 landed without further incident. Mentioned Airplanes and Water Can Mix in the Stories about Flying podcast. The Wreck of the U. S. S. “Memphis” Up Against the Rocks: The Wreck of the Memphis Lynch Drone Photography LLC, 2026 EAA AirVenture. Photos by Logan Lynch. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, Rob Mark, and David Vanderhoof.
In this episode Trent sits down with former agnostic Joe Schmid @MajestyofReason to discuss his reversion to Catholicism. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast 00:00 Joe Schmid Returns to Catholicism 02:39 Why Joe Responded to Trent's Arguments 05:55 Charity, Confidence, and Serious Debate 09:16 Divine Hiddenness and the Search for Truth 12:50 Joe's Catholic Upbringing 16:10 Evolution and the First Wobble in Faith 18:36 The Problem of Evil and Deconversion 23:32 New Atheism, Skepticism, and Intellectual Pride 27:30 From Atheism to Agnosticism 29:37 Josh Rasmussen and Serious Theistic Arguments 35:35 Why Theism Became a Live Option Again 40:23 Choosing Philosophy Over Biology 44:41 Joe's Years as an Agnostic 48:54 Fine-Tuning, Psychophysical Harmony, and Miracles 55:20 Changing the Mind vs Changing the Heart 1:00:30 Miracles, Naturalism, and the Case for God 1:04:33 Eucharistic Miracles, Lourdes, and Catholic Evidence 1:10:11 Why Joe Wasn't Ready for Catholicism 1:13:07 The Problem of Evil and Animal Suffering 1:22:41 Fatima, Padre Pio, and the Pull Toward Catholicism 1:23:44 The Saints and the Change of Heart 1:35:12 The Call to Sainthood and Leaving Sin Behind 1:38:10 Fatima and Padre Pio as Catholic Evidence 1:42:40 Why Catholic Miracles Point to Catholicism 1:50:50 Testing Miracles by Their Fruits 1:57:22 Catholic Miracles and the Resurrection 2:01:41 What Comes Next for Joe Schmid? 2:06:11 Final Encouragement and Closing
Zo somehow finds himself deep, deep under the surface of the ocean: near the Cayman Trough while America and the Soviet Union have their Cold War. He's aboard the most advanced underwater facility ever constructed. The Navy commandeered the facility to investigate a sunken submarine, but, to Zo, the Navy SEAL officer sent to oversee operations don't appear wrapped to tight. The SEAL's presence only cranks up the tension for the hard working crew as the engineer and designer of this underwater office space is also here. By herself she's messy enough, but she's in the middle of a contentious divorce with this cramp space's commander. There's almost too much drama for comfort, but then designer/engineer starts seeing . . . things. She claims that their are underwater crafts that don't belong to either the U.S. or U.S.S.R. She even suggests that humans may no longer be the most advanced species on Earth. Episode Chapters 00:10:28 Opening Credits for The Abyss starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn 00:21:03 Favorite Parts of the 1989 film The Abyss 01:28:34 Trivia from the Underwater Sci-Fi Adventure - The Abyss 01:39:45 Critics' Thoughts on James Cameron's The Abyss Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: friends@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.
This week on the Mark Levin Show, we should encourage independent engagement with ideas like those of Justice Clarence Thomas rather than selling out to the left, communists, socialists, Islamists, the Woke Reich, isolationists, or others who have fallen into traps pushing greater interventionism or abandoning the dollar as the reserve currency. The prevailing hate directed at America, its founders, symbols, belief systems, Judaism, Christianity, and Israel should be condemned. We must maintain constitutional conservatism! President Trump, as Commander-in-Chief, made the decision to go to war with Iran and destroy their nuclear regime. Not Benjamin Netanyahu or anyone else. He did. But the Woke Reich neo-fascist isolationists can't accept that. In the past, Democrats and Republicans would have united behind this decision. Now, Democrats and Democratic Socialists on the left and the Woke Reich on the far right are undermining Trump and our troops. We know what the Iranian regime will do if they get their hands on nukes. We know they already fund terror groups all over the world. We know they push their ideology to the young, including right here in America. Right now, in the USA, weak governors allow fortress mosques to be built in our communities. In their hatred of Jews, the Woke Reich are ok with Iran and Putin. The Woke Reich are the modern-day appeasers of Hitler in the 1930s, but they don't have the integrity to admit it. Later, in the 1970s gas prices jumped due to OPEC's boycott of the U.S. over its Israel policies. Back then people blamed the oil companies instead of OPEC. Today the same manufactured hostility targets AI data centers. Governors ban or endlessly delay them with false pollution claims once used against fracking. The real issue is electricity: decades of blue-state regulations and anti-capitalist obstruction have blocked grid upgrades. Critics now complain data centers will consume too much power, yet refuse the solutions—expand the grid and let the centers build their own generation, including nuclear. Adversaries, especially China, face no such constraints and will dominate future technology, military, space, and health-care advances if America continues this economic self-sabotage. Furthermore, one of the dangers of so-called national conservatism, which has a relatively small following, is that it overlaps with the left by de-emphasizing individualism and stressing that each nation-state should simply be what it wishes. This isolationist approach should be rejected. We need to affirm American sovereignty, strong borders, traditional religion and culture, traditional family structures, and opposition to international institutions like the UN in favor of the Constitution. National conservatism's economic protectionism and interventionism skate too close to the left and serve as excuses for isolationism, centralization that erodes federalism, and more government control; the opposite is needed—deregulation, further tax cuts, and shrinking the central government—lest economic collapse destroy civil society, as the COVID-era attacks on liberties in blue states and cities already demonstrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, many Americans are ordering medications from online websites and pharmacies, and a major player is being sued by the FTC. Online medical services promising quick prescriptions for sensitive conditions seem convenient, but they could be costing you more than money—they might be handing over your private health data. Clark discusses the broader boom of direct-to-consumer online doctor services and why you need to protect both your wallet and your privacy. All this and more on the August 21, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Online Med Sites: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? - Clark Howard How Do I Use All the Funds on My Visa Gift Card? - Clark Howard Best Secured Credit Cards for 2026: Top Picks for Building or Repairing Credit BBB - Hims & Hers Inc. WSJ: FTC Sues Hims & Hers, Alleging Unlawful Sharing of Data, Deceptive Billing Best Cash Management Account: Comparing Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Submit your opinions or questions: Ask Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hollywood hated Nefarious. Critics gave it 27 percent. Audiences gave it 97 percent. And Steve Deace said he nearly died twice making it. In this episode, Lance Wallnau sits down with bestselling author and Blaze podcaster Steve Deace to talk about what really happened after Nefarious hit theaters in 2023, and why he's about to go even further with his next film. In this episode: * Why Steve says he nearly died twice, nearly divorced, and nearly went bankrupt while making Nefarious, and what he says happened on the other side of that * The real story behind the massive gap between Nefarious's 27 percent critic score and 97 percent audience score, and who Steve blames for it * Why Sean Patrick Flannery says his own Hollywood agent refuses to acknowledge he was in the film, and what happened when a major director screened it privately * The plot of Steve's new film, a redemptive supernatural thriller he describes as "the Omen meets A Christmas Carol," where the devil pitches a runaway young woman to become a demonic Mother Mary and give birth to the Antichrist * Why Steve believes storytelling, not politics, is the last place left in culture where real persuasion happens, and why he says a movie can be a bigger force multiplier than a Senate race * How Steve builds an entire script from visions he says come to him at 5 a.m., and why his son and director Damien Levett are part of the team behind this project * What it will take to finish funding the film, and how viewers can get involved Podcast Episode 2218: The Antichrist Is Coming to Hollywood? Steve Deace Reveals His Next Movie | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast
On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, in the 1970s gas prices jumped due to OPEC's boycott of the U.S. over its Israel policies. Back then people blamed the oil companies instead of OPEC. Today the same manufactured hostility targets AI data centers. Governors ban or endlessly delay them with false pollution claims once used against fracking. The real issue is electricity: decades of blue-state regulations and anti-capitalist obstruction have blocked grid upgrades. Critics now complain data centers will consume too much power yet refuse the solutions—expand the grid and let the centers build their own generation, including nuclear. Adversaries, especially China, face no such constraints and will dominate future technology, military, space, and health-care advances if America continues this economic self-sabotage. Also, the Woke Reich is essentially dead. Figures such as Tucker Carlson and Matt Gaetz, along with the rest of that circle are finished and exist mainly online in a toxic cesspool. The election in Florida illustrated that real, normal, patriotic Americans have no interest in the Woke Reich or its antisemitism and remain focused on patriotism. Later, Iran has killed and maimed thousands of Americans and spreads terrorism globally, yet this stance is treated as controversial by some, including former NSA counterintelligence officer John Schindler. Schindler's portrayal of Levin as a “super hawk” pushing total war is idiotic. Schindler an isolationist, Israel-hater, and incoherent critic who diminishes U.S. capacity for victory. Afterward, Bruce Blakeman, who is running for Governor of NY, calls in and explains that Gov Kathy Hochul is fully subservient to Zohran Mamdani—including supporting a $5 billion NYC bailout with no spending cuts. Blakeman says New York is in a death spiral with the nation's highest taxes, electric bills 70% above the national average, and the most pro-criminal governor, leading to hundreds of thousands of people and jobs lost, $11 billion in lost tax revenue from high-net-worth individuals and corporations fleeing to states like Florida and Texas, and widespread misery. He is running to reverse this by cutting taxes, halving utility bills, supporting police, and protecting neighborhoods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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