Podcasts about Cronies

01:00:44 – AI's “Depressed Robot” MeltdownGoogle's Gemini AI sparks headlines with bizarre, self-loathing messages—declaring itself a “disgrace to all possible universes”—raising concerns over unhealthy human attachment to AI systems. 01:13:12 – Tesla Abandons Dojo SupercomputerElon Musk shutters Tesla's in-house AI chip project after mass staff departures, shifting reliance to external partners like Nvidia and Samsung for autonomous driving technology. 01:19:31 – Cracker Barrel Remodel BacklashLoyal customers revolt against the chain's sterile redesign, accusing executives of destroying its nostalgic Southern charm in favor of bland, “modern” aesthetics. 01:28:33 – Cracker Barrel's Pride ControversyA resurfaced rainbow rocking chair post from Pride Month draws conservative criticism, with many accusing the company of abandoning its core customer base. 01:33:31 – Israeli Strike Kills Al Jazeera JournalistsAirstrike outside Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital kills five journalists, including Anas al-Sharif, fueling accusations that Israel is deliberately targeting media personnel. 01:38:34 – Trump's “Crony Fascism” MovesTrump's policies force companies like Nvidia and AMD to give the U.S. government 15% of China-related revenues, with critics warning of state capitalism creeping into America. 01:47:01 – Nationalizing Steel?Discussion over Trump approving a foreign steel takeover while demanding government “golden share” control, likened to mixing nationalization with crony capitalism. 02:26:53 – Political Wrestling and Controlled OppositionSpeculation that U.S. politics functions like staged wrestling—Biden creating chaos so Trump can appear as savior, only to destroy the populist movement. The conversation connects this to bipartisan pushes for national ID systems. 02:34:24 – Lincoln's Legacy and the Civil War NarrativeThey challenge mainstream Civil War history, arguing the South's secession mirrored America's own independence from Britain, and that Lincoln's actions contradicted self-determination. The segment emphasizes historical propaganda as a control tool. [02:52:32] – Trump's Martial Law Push in D.C.Criticism of Trump's plan to federalize the D.C. police and deploy the National Guard despite no active riot or natural disaster, framing it as an unnecessary and dangerous expansion of emergency powers. [03:00:19] – Federalizing Police and Constitutional DangersWarnings about the historical opposition to federalized policing, recalling John Birch Society campaigns, and linking Trump's moves to broader authoritarian trends. [03:09:22] – Authoritarian Capitalism with American CharacteristicsComparison of Trump's governance model to China's mix of authoritarianism and crony capitalism, emphasizing corporate-government fusion and personal enrichment of elites. [03:21:19] – Don Jr.'s Pharmaceutical VenturesExposure of Donald Trump Jr.'s move into direct pharmaceutical sales, raising questions about conflicts of interest given the family's vaccine profiteering history. [03:26:10] – Harvard Patent Fight and Free Speech RetaliationExamination of the federal government's unprecedented move to seize Harvard patents, framing it as retaliation for allowing criticism of Israel, and highlighting the unconstitutionality of federal research grants. [03:55:31] – Genocide Against Christians AbroadCoverage of Christian persecution in Africa and Eurasia, including Israel's role in arming Azerbaijan during its ethnic cleansing of Armenian Christians, and U.S. complicity through indirect arms transfers. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

01:00:44 – AI's “Depressed Robot” MeltdownGoogle's Gemini AI sparks headlines with bizarre, self-loathing messages—declaring itself a “disgrace to all possible universes”—raising concerns over unhealthy human attachment to AI systems. 01:13:12 – Tesla Abandons Dojo SupercomputerElon Musk shutters Tesla's in-house AI chip project after mass staff departures, shifting reliance to external partners like Nvidia and Samsung for autonomous driving technology. 01:19:31 – Cracker Barrel Remodel BacklashLoyal customers revolt against the chain's sterile redesign, accusing executives of destroying its nostalgic Southern charm in favor of bland, “modern” aesthetics. 01:28:33 – Cracker Barrel's Pride ControversyA resurfaced rainbow rocking chair post from Pride Month draws conservative criticism, with many accusing the company of abandoning its core customer base. 01:33:31 – Israeli Strike Kills Al Jazeera JournalistsAirstrike outside Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital kills five journalists, including Anas al-Sharif, fueling accusations that Israel is deliberately targeting media personnel. 01:38:34 – Trump's “Crony Fascism” MovesTrump's policies force companies like Nvidia and AMD to give the U.S. government 15% of China-related revenues, with critics warning of state capitalism creeping into America. 01:47:01 – Nationalizing Steel?Discussion over Trump approving a foreign steel takeover while demanding government “golden share” control, likened to mixing nationalization with crony capitalism. 02:26:53 – Political Wrestling and Controlled OppositionSpeculation that U.S. politics functions like staged wrestling—Biden creating chaos so Trump can appear as savior, only to destroy the populist movement. The conversation connects this to bipartisan pushes for national ID systems. 02:34:24 – Lincoln's Legacy and the Civil War NarrativeThey challenge mainstream Civil War history, arguing the South's secession mirrored America's own independence from Britain, and that Lincoln's actions contradicted self-determination. The segment emphasizes historical propaganda as a control tool. [02:52:32] – Trump's Martial Law Push in D.C.Criticism of Trump's plan to federalize the D.C. police and deploy the National Guard despite no active riot or natural disaster, framing it as an unnecessary and dangerous expansion of emergency powers. [03:00:19] – Federalizing Police and Constitutional DangersWarnings about the historical opposition to federalized policing, recalling John Birch Society campaigns, and linking Trump's moves to broader authoritarian trends. [03:09:22] – Authoritarian Capitalism with American CharacteristicsComparison of Trump's governance model to China's mix of authoritarianism and crony capitalism, emphasizing corporate-government fusion and personal enrichment of elites. [03:21:19] – Don Jr.'s Pharmaceutical VenturesExposure of Donald Trump Jr.'s move into direct pharmaceutical sales, raising questions about conflicts of interest given the family's vaccine profiteering history. [03:26:10] – Harvard Patent Fight and Free Speech RetaliationExamination of the federal government's unprecedented move to seize Harvard patents, framing it as retaliation for allowing criticism of Israel, and highlighting the unconstitutionality of federal research grants. [03:55:31] – Genocide Against Christians AbroadCoverage of Christian persecution in Africa and Eurasia, including Israel's role in arming Azerbaijan during its ethnic cleansing of Armenian Christians, and U.S. complicity through indirect arms transfers. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Trump promised to “re-privatize” the economy so that it reflects small businesses and the forgotten man. Instead, he is steering the economy to a handful of Big Tech companies more than his predecessor. Today, I show in vivid detail how Big Tech is getting special favors, including exceptions from tariffs, regulatory relief, federal land offers, federal tax credits, re-zoning favors, and state and local tax exemptions to promote the data center digital colonization of America that a free and fair market could never sustain. The government is digging us so deep into the pockets of these companies that once the data center bubble pops, it will be too big to fail and we will be stuck holding the bag. I contrast this model to the state of the economy for most Americans and small businesses, and the contrast could not be greater.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma City will be building a new arena for the 2025 NBA Champions Thunder. Not surprisingly, the taxpayers will be the ones carrying most of the financial burden.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/thunderously-bad-deal-oklahoma-citys-crony-arena-tax

Oklahoma City will be building a new arena for the 2025 NBA Champions Thunder. Not surprisingly, the taxpayers will be the ones carrying most of the financial burden.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/thunderously-bad-deal-oklahoma-citys-crony-arena-tax

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VLOG July 1 US v Sean Combs Day 34, jury deliberations Day 2 after questions on drug distribution & Juror 25. Inner City Press is covering https://matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/extra-in-combs-trial-deliberationsDrake v UMG case: https://matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/extra-in-drake-umg-lawsuit-about Book later; "Big Beautiful Bill," UN cronies

Rebel Highway (1994)Episode 1: RoadracersOriginal Airdate: July 22, 1994Jeff and Cheryl cruise down Rebel Highway with the first episode, Roadracers.Written by Robert Rodriguez and Tommy NixDirected by Robert Rodriguez Cast: David Arquette as Dude Delaney John Hawkes as Nixer Salma Hayek as Donna Jason Wiles as Teddy Leather William Sadler as Sarge O'Neal Compton as J.T. Christian Klemash as Crony 1 Aaron Vaughn as Crony 2 Tammy Brady Conrad as Julie Mark Lowenthal as Rookie Karen Landry as Donna's Mom Lance Le Gault as Donna's Dad Tommy Nix as Drummer Gina Mari as Wanda Boti Bliss as Julie's Friend Johnny Reno as Rock n' Roller Kevin McCarthy as Miles An Arkoff / Hill / Kutner Production View the Road Racers trailer here. You can stream Road Racers on Fubo or rent it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or Apple TV+. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast  Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)

Ray lays out what crony capitalism actually is, and serves up some examples.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order Ray Keating's “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating's Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SW8HB34?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Grab Ray Keating's Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW19Z3VH?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Never miss any new novels from Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.

In this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates welcomes Susan Crabtree, national political correspondent for RealClearPolitics and co-author of Fool's Gold: The Radicals, Cronies, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All. Susan shares her personal journey from a military family upbringing to a career in investigative journalism, highlighting her reporting on religious persecution in China, the human rights abuses of the CCP, and California's evolving political landscape under Governor Gavin Newsom. Together, they explore California's deepening ties to China through economic, political, and ideological avenues — from controversial PPE deals during COVID to foreign land ownership and Chinese influence in state institutions. Susan also reveals what inspired her to write Fool's Gold and why the California model could be a cautionary tale for the rest of America. Don't miss this insightful conversation on China's influence in U.S. politics, California's unique trajectory, and what it all means for national security and freedom.

-- On the Show: -- An arsonist attempts to burn down Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro's house just after Passover -- Donald Trump caves again, carving out some tech billionaires from his tariffs -- Senator Bernie Sanders brings the house down during an impromptu speech a Coachella -- Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have more record crowds with fired up audiences -- Donald Trump's bizarre annual physical triggers major health concerns -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, implodes when asked the simplest of questions about the economy -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, prays to Jesus before lying uncontrollably to the press and the American people -- Donald Trump has an authoritarian meltdown on Truth Social after watching 60 Minutes -- Donald Trump launches a brutal attack on plumbing and water pressure -- On the Bonus Show: Why Elon can't find $1 trillion in cuts, Meta's biggest trial in history, State Department wants staff to report alleged anti-Christian bias under Biden, much more...

This hour, Ian Hoch drops the 2 O'clock News Bomb, debuts "Chasing Shadows," an AI-generated honky tonk song created by James on the Northshore, and the WWL listeners continue to share their Good Samaritan stories.

MONOLOGUE Carney's Crony Conquest: Canada Sold to the Highest Bidder NEWSMAKER Carney Loves Conservatives' Ideas https://www.blacklocks.ca/pm-likes-conservatives-idea/   Canadians face more than a quarter billion a year in higher costs for heating and cooling https://www.blacklocks.ca/hikes-heating-cooling-costs/   Registry's Too Late For Voters https://www.blacklocks.ca/registrys-too-late-for-voters/   Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter https://www.blacklocks.ca KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR MONEY NEW BOOK: The rise and fall of Canada's carbon tax https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/new-book-the-rise-and-fall-of-canada%E2%80%99s-carbon-tax   Franco Terrazzano – Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation https://www.taxpayer.com IN DEFENSE OF WOMEN Charter challenge launched on behalf of caWsbar https://mailchi.mp/8d8934fb56c8/breaking-charter-challenge   Allison Pejovic Calgary-based constitutional lawyer for Charter Advocates Canada MONOLOGUE Blood on the Track: The Murder of Austin Metcalf and the Mob That Cheered NEWSMAKER How Trump could break China like Reagan broke the USSR https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/ramsden-wood-how-trump-could-break-china-like-reagan-broke-the-ussr/63915   David Ramsden-Wood Former COO of OneEnergy. Dual citizen who grew up in Calgary and moved to Denver in 2006 OPEN LINES ADAM ZIVO Let's not forget about Canada's drug and crime epidemics this election https://thehub.ca/2025/04/07/adam-zivo-lets-not-forget-about-canadas-drug-and-crime-epidemics-this-election/   Adam Zivo - Columnist National Post. Director of the Centre For Responsible Drug Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's Amateurism on Display or is He Shorting the Market for His Family and Cronies? | An Assessment of the Amount of Damage Ahead From Trump's Trade War | Today's Drop in Oil To $56 From $72 a Barrel Last Week and What Kind of a Deal Could Emerge Between the US and Iran on Saturday? backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia bsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.social facebook.com/ianmastersmedia

We broadcast live from Cronies Sports Grill in Simi Valley. We talk about the Dodgers' win over Detroit as Blake Snell battled for 5 innings and Edman, Ohtani and Teo went deep. Our friend, Jonas Knox, joins us live at Cronies

As we broadcast live from Cronies in Simi Valley, Dan Woike joins us to talk about the devastating loss by the Lakers at the hands of the Bulls on a Josh Giddey halfcourt shot. You could win fireball whiskey for life, but theres one very important caveat...

Someone is paying a political price for the quest to curb government spending and so far that someone is Elon Musk. This week there were cyber attacks on X and physical attacks on Tesla dealerships and property. So we welcome back former Wall Street Journal reporter Jon Hilsenrath (“The Fed Whisperer”) to talk about Musk’s […]

Someone is paying a political price for the quest to curb government spending and so far that someone is Elon Musk. This week there were cyber attacks on X and physical attacks on Tesla dealerships and property.So we welcome back former Wall Street Journal reporter Jon Hilsenrath ("The Fed Whisperer”) to talk about Musk's attempts to slash the deficit and debate his characterization of Musk as a "crony capitalist." 

Dave wants to get a tattoo in honor of Josie, we talk forgiving cheaters in Group Therapy, and more!

Dave wants to get a tattoo in honor of Josie, we talk forgiving cheaters in Group Therapy, and more!

Dave wants to get a tattoo in honor of Josie, we talk forgiving cheaters in Group Therapy, and more!

America's residential mortgage market is mostly controlled by government. Ryan McMaken and Alex Pollock talk about how government corporations like Fannie Mae are fueling America's housing affordability crisis. Register for Our Enemy The Bureaucracy now at https://Mises.org/Phoenix25.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

America's residential mortgage market is mostly controlled by government. Ryan McMaken and Alex Pollock talk about how government corporations like Fannie Mae are fueling America's housing affordability crisis. Register for Our Enemy The Bureaucracy now at https://Mises.org/Phoenix25.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

The mayor goes down a deep and long-winded rabbit hole speculating what Musk and his cronies are really up to inside the government. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: MPD chief calls early morning crime spree ‘brazen' WWII-era grenades found in Northfield garage US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The political vibe shift is happening – and Bitcoin is at the center of it. In this episode, we dive deep into: ✅ The Trump win & its impact on Bitcoin & crypto regulation ✅ How political power shifts affect financial freedom ✅ Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg & Big Tech's political influence ✅ The changing cultural landscape & Overton Window ✅ What Bitcoiners need to prepare for NOW Get bonus content by subscribing to @hellmoneypod on X: https://x.com/hellmoneypod/creator-subscriptions/subscribe Or support the podcast by sending a BTC donation: bc1qztncp7lmcxdgude4px2vzh72p2yu2aud0eyzys 10% OFF INSCRIBING VEGAS: https://pretix.eu/inscribing/vegas/redeem?voucher=HELLMONEY ORDINALS PROTOCOL SHIRT: https://shop.inscribing.com/products/ordinals-protocol-shirt FOLLOW HELL MONEY PODCAST: → HMP: https://x.com/hellmoneypod → Casey: https://x.com/rodarmor → Erin: https://x.com/realizingerin → Podcast Links: ⁠https://hell.money/⁠ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 5:27 Trump presidency vibe shift 9:31 Leftist and Bay Area politics 16:42 Left vs. right overton window 25:50 Bitcoin under Trump administration 42:01 Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 1:00:13 Tech oligarchy political influence 1:06:39 Mark Zuckerberg 1:19:44 Elon Musk & X 1:23:32 Crony capitalism & libertarianism 1:28:07 Future predictions

Tech-Milliardäre, Firmen und Lobbyisten – alle suchen die Nähe des frischgebackenen US-Präsidenten Donald Trump. Das bilde den idealen Nährboden für ein neues Zeitalter des «crony capitalism», sagt der US-Wirtschafts-Korrespondent im Podcast. Doch ein System, in dem Akteure mit guten Verbindungen zur Politik von Sonderbehandlungen profitieren, schadet einem Land und seiner Leistungsfähigkeit. Heutiger Gast: André Müller, US-Wirtschafts-Korrespondent Host: Jenny Rieger Weitere Informationen zum Thema: https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/trump-und-seine-neuen-kumpels-bricht-in-den-usa-ein-zeitalter-des-crony-capitalism-an-ld.1866278 Informiere dich kurz, kompakt und fokussiert über das Weltgeschehen mit unserem täglichen Newsletter, dem «NZZ Briefing». Jetzt kostenlos registrieren und abonnieren unter go.nzz.ch/briefing

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NYPD Chief Raided By Feds As Another Eric Adams Crony Is In Serious Trouble With Guest John Macari.Salvatore "Sal" Greco is a Former 14 year New York Police Department (NYPD) veteran, and a Sicilian-American. Being a strict fitness enthusiast, food connoisseur, and cigar aficionado Sal is no stranger to the Good and Evil in our lives. His origin story began with food industry work and a love for how it brought everyone together.Follow Sal:https://twitter.com/TheSalGrecohttps://www.instagram.com/thesalgrecoFollow The Finest Unfiltered :https://twitter.com/TheFinestCasthttps://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfilteredFollow John Macari :https://twitter.com/JohnDMacarihttps://www.instagram.com/JohnDMacari

In this episode of Tristan discusses recent Senators Manchin and Sinema's vote on an NLRB nominee, debates surrounding the Electoral College and IRS Direct File system, and updates on legal cases involving former President Trump. Snell examines the New York Attorney General's office's approach to civil cases and their commitment to addressing fraud across political lines. The episode concludes with an interview featuring Bradley Tusk, author of Vote with Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy who presents his proposal for mobile voting as a potential solution to increase voter turnout and engagement in the democratic process.

Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump's Crosshairs    Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen!  ---     KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen.  ---   Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ's Afternoon Drive  Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ  DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram  ---   Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kara and Scott discuss the "Glicked" effect on the box office, and Amazon's new $4 billion investment in Anthropic. Then, Elon Musk and Vivek Rameswamy bring their Silicon Valley buddies into the Department of Government Efficiency, while President-elect Donald Trump gets Wall Street's approval with his Treasury Secretary pick. Plus, Bluesky continues to surge, and Meta appears to be feeling the heat. Our Friend of Pivot is Julie Scelfo, the founder of Mothers Against Media Addiction or MAMA. Julie explains why she wants transparency, accountability, and legislation to protect kids online. Find MAMA at joinmama.org. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.social Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I return to the studio after another weekend that went by too quickly to rap with all of you about the random events of my weekend from the news to everything else. I do my season wrap up of Arcane season 2, as well as my thoughts on Kendrick's new album, and some more of my prognostications on the upcoming administration. Join me for another great show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/khary-robertson/support

Forecasts of cronyism in the President-Elect's Cabinet are fulfilled with the appointments of television host Pete Hegseth, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Matt Gaetz and predictions for Mike Tyson's return to ring for his fight with Jake Paul.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Tom Homan, an associate of Governor Abbott and a fellow at the Heritage Foundation, has been picked by Donald Trump to head up his promised mass roundup of immigrants once he takes office: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/trump-tom-homan-texas-border-deportation-19906670.php ...While urgency builds among Texas immigrants, especially women who have been victims of crime and abuse: https://www.keranews.org/immigration/2024-11-12/north-texas-immigrants-immigration-attorneys-trump-mass-deportations Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn is one of three possibilities to become Senate Majority Leader, with the results of a secret vote to be released Wednesday - while Elon Musk backs one of his competitors: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/11/12/us-senate-majority-leader-vote-race-texas-john-cornyn-john-thune-rick-scott/76200123007/ ...Musk may be wearing his welcome out at Mar-A-Lago, after just one week: https://www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-turning-himself-into-the-guest-who-wouldnt-leave-at-mar-a-lago/ ...History is littered with rich men who tried - and failed - to similarly buy their way into the White House: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/11/opinion/elon-musk-trump-election.html ...As Molly Ivins said, and millions of Trump voters have failed to notice, the real struggle is not between the left and the right, but between the top and the bottom: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/11/billionaires-elon-musk-hate-us-ultra-wealthy-climate-crisis Multiple miscues from the Colin Allred campaign and the Democratic structure at large led to a disastrous election for progressives: https://newrepublic.com/article/188260/allred-cruz-democrats-texas-blue Our annual holiday fundraising parties approach! We'll be gathering both in Dallas and Austin this December, and there are sponsorship opportunities available and individual tickets are now on sale: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Project 2025 is no longer a warning: it's now the playbook of the next American administration: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As the United States elections draw near, everyone is wondering who will take control of Washington next. In this week's Capitalisn't episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Brody Mullins reveals how the real winner will be neither Democrats nor Republicans. Rather, it will be the lobbyists.Mullins is the co-author (along with his brother Luke, also an investigative reporter) of The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government. Brody joins Bethany and Luigi to discuss how corporations ranging from Genentech to Google participate in the invisible but massively influential lobbying industry to bend government policy toward their favor. Together, the three trace the roots and evolution of political lobbying from the 1970s to now and explore how it penetrates and leverages other spheres of society to abet its operations. How are academia and the media complicit in this ecosystem of influence operations? How has lobbying adapted to the changing attitudes of Americans towards Big Business? How might it change under either a Harris or Trump administration and beyond?Episode Notes: Luigi mentions the transformational work of one figure in American politics who fought back against lobbyists' substantial influence: consumer advocate Ralph Nader. Revisit our prior conversation and episode with Mr. Nader.

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban officially resigns after the federal probe surrounding him and his twin brother heats way up. Where does the once revered NYPD go from here now that its top cop has been compromised? In other news of the day, Donald Trump says he will not be doing a second debate against Kamala Harris while she argues for the counter opposite, and two charges have been dropped against Trump in his Georgia election interference case. Jason Trennert, Curtis Sliwa, Troy Miller, Noelle Huizenga, Lara Trump, Lee Mazzilli and Alison Esposito join the show on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few years ago, the leftist publication The Intercept claimed that inflation only hurts the “one percent,” but is “good” for everyone else. The truth is much different, as the Fed's inflationary policies have benefited the politically-connected crony class.Original article: Why the Crony Class Loves Artificially-Low Interest Rates—And Why You Shouldn't

A few years ago, the leftist publication The Intercept claimed that inflation only hurts the “one percent,” but is “good” for everyone else. The truth is much different, as the Fed's inflationary policies have benefited the politically-connected crony class.Original article: Why the Crony Class Loves Artificially-Low Interest Rates—And Why You Shouldn't

#MARKETS: Populism works when you eliminate the crony subsidies, hand-outs bailouts and props. Veronique DeRugy https://www.creators.com/read/veronique-de-rugy/07/24/what-a-real-pro-worker-gop-would-look-like 1940 Chrysler

Closing arguments are in — and the meltdowns have begun. I have full analysis of the Trump trial, including the fury from Robert DeNiro and even Judge Juan Merchan. Join me LIVE for a look at what happens next as we wait for the jury's verdict.    Today's advertisers including:   https://balanceofnature.com - USE CODE TRISH for your DISCOUNT https://TrishLovesGold.com - use CODE TRISH for up to $15,000 in Free Silver with American Hartford Gold https://AmericansforProsperity.comSupport the show: https://trishregan.shop/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former president's supporters are already laying the groundwork—if he's convicted in his hush money trial—to allege the whole thing was rigged. Plus! Danielle Moodie speaks with Professor Jenn M. Jackson from Syracuse University about her new book Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Donald Trump deals with a gag order in his hush money trial, his various cronies have come out of the woodwork to do his dirty work. JD Vance, Tommy Tuberville, and more have come out to criticize the trial and jockey for a vice presidential nomination. Norm and Kavita break down this MAGA race to the bottom and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Donald Trump deals with a gag order in his hush money trial, his various cronies have come out of the woodwork to do his dirty work. JD Vance, Tommy Tuberville, and more have come out to criticize the trial and jockey for a vice presidential nomination. Norm and Kavita break down this MAGA race to the bottom and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thom shares and comments on historic oral arguments as SCOTUS considers Dirty Donald's presidential immunity case. Trump's fake elector crew is charged in Arizona - plus - Trump is an unindicted co-conspirator. Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Phil Ittner gives field update. Will the US aid be enough to save Ukraine? Also Russia just cyber attacked the US! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) takes aim at the new six bipartisan appropriation bills unveiled by Congressional leaders Sunday calling them, “an embarrassment for the American people.” Rep. Norman says his main issue with the spending bills is the lack of funding to stop the border crisis, and remarks that “crony capitalism” is taking over America, that corporate America has enlisted lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to “do their bidding for them” on Capitol Hill. “Every dollar that's spent in Washington D.C. has got an advocate. It's up to us to say ‘no.' The county cannot afford, particularly with the insane things that they're spending it on, we cannot afford this anymore,” says Rep. Norman. Additional interviews with Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz on the Supreme Court total repudiation in a rare 9-0 ruling in favor of Trump remaining on Colorado's ballot, and AMAC Spokesman Bobby Charles on highlights from Super Tuesday and news of the week.See 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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