Podcast appearances and mentions of David Katz

The attacks continue in the conflict between Israel and Iran as Trump tries to decide how much the United States will be involved. There are reports that he has reviewed attack plans for Iran but is still hoping the country backs off its nuclear program. We consider the summer skies today with astronomer Andrew Franknoi. He will tell us what we have to look forward to. Former federal prosecutor David Katz will drop by to talk about the law and politics. We'll look at the recent ruling by the Supreme Court on care for trans people and check on the case between Governor Newsom and President Trump over the federalization of the CA National Guard. The Mark Thompson Show 6/19/25

The struggle for control of California's National Guard is playing out in the courts. Yesterday, a federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally federalized California's National Guardsmen and women and ordered command returned to Governor Gavin Newsom by noon today. The Trump administration filed an appeal and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court temporarily blocked that order. Trump retains control of California's troops until at least Tuesday, June 17th, when the appeals court will hold a hearing on the matter. We are fortunate to have former federal prosecutor David Katz help us understand the courts decision with an eye toward how this may all play out. This Week in Politics brings journalist Michael Shure to the show to discuss the stories with the biggest impact. It's not all so serious though…add in Friday Fabulous Florida and The Culture Blaster Michael Snyder with reviews of offerings both streaming and in theaters and you've got a great weekend send off!

Plastic as Prosperity: David Katz on Conscious Capitalism, Ending Poverty & Redefining WealthVisit ⁠⁠⁠catalystalks.com⁠In this episode...These next few decades will define our global response to two urgent crises—plastic pollution and poverty—and whether we continue to operate from scarcity and extraction, or step into a new paradigm of circularity, regeneration, and conscious creation.Can trash become treasure? Can waste become wealth? David Katz says yes.In this powerful conversation, David Katz, globally celebrated founder of Plastic Bank, joins me to share how he's creating systemic change by turning plastic into currency, empowering marginalized communities, and operating businesses from a place of being, not just doing.In this episode, we explore:0:00 David Katz: The Plastic Bank's Genesis & Vision1:07 Meet David Katz: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Solutions3:55 Plastic Bank's Unique "Way of Being" & Impact5:50 Circularity & Prosperity: Envisioning a Future Economy8:32 The Prosperity Effect: Beyond Profit in Business12:28 Global Impact: Plastic Bank's Reach & Scale17:00 Community Empowerment: Schools as Plastic Bank Hubs19:43 Plastic as Currency: A Path to Autonomy & Mastery21:01 Overcoming Scarcity: The Mindset Shift Towards Abundance25:12 Human Evolution: Conscious Living & Energy Resonance30:18 Empowering Co-Creation: Leadership in the Plastic Bank Ecosystem36:09 Hiring for "Who": Building a Team of Responsible Creators48:29 Choosing a New Reality: Speaking a Prosperous Universe into Being57:24 Join the Movement: Solving Poverty to End Plastic Pollution1:00:19 Gratitude & Discernment: The Journey of Conscious CreationAbout David KatzDavid Katz is a globally recognized humanitarian and founder of Plastic Bank, a social enterprise transforming ocean-bound plastic into social currency. Featured in CNN, Forbes, TED, BBC, and honored by the United Nations, his work empowers tens of thousands of families while reshaping global supply chains through regenerative thinking.▶︎ ⁠https://plasticbank.com▶︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-katz-4b66178/▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/@plasticbank     ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/plasticbank   ▶︎ https://twitter.com/plasticbankAbout Stephanie TragerFor more than 25 years, Stephanie has been a transformational coach and business strategist guiding visionary leaders and entrepreneurs to remember who they really are so they can do the work their really here to do. A multifaceted and multidimensional healer, she bridges ancient intelligence with modern wisdom to activate higher potentials. A lawyer and futurist, she weaves a multi-modality approach to helping individuals, families, and organizations in their quest for inner peace, mental freedom, physical vitality, spiritual expansion, and aligned business and investment impact. With the Soul of a mystic and mind of a CEO, Stephanie is a consciousness researcher, an author, speaker, experience curator, facilitator and creator of The Wayfinder's Path for Evolutionary Leadership. Invest one hour with her, you'll remember your magic.Ready for coaching? Book a 1:1 Inquiry Session here:⁠ https://rippleyourimpact.com/⁠ Sign up for more awesomeness here: ⁠⁠https://www.stephanietrager.com/connect⁠

Trump is still stuck on exacting revenge against his rivals. He's ordering an investigation into whether former President Joe Biden's aides hid information about his alleged declining mental state and whether staffers were making decisions and using an auto-pen to sign Biden's name. We've got two lawyers joining us today. June Carbone is the Robina chair of law, science, and technology at the University of Minnesota Law School. She wrote the recently released “Fair Shake:Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy.” Former federal prosecutor, and now defense attorney, David Katz weighs in on legal rulings, legal questions and always has an interesting take on angles where the law intersects with politics.

Trump's tariffs seem to be in violation of U.S. law. Yesterday, a three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade put the brakes on Trump's tariffs. Trump claimed emergency economic powers when he imposed the tariffs but the court ruled that he overstepped his authority unconstitutionally. Trump's administration has already filed an appeal. The decision would leave the tariffs in limbo, but since Trump has gone back-and-forth on them, it appears the tariffs are already in limbo. We welcome former federal prosecutor, now defense attorney, David Katz to the show. We'll ask him about this little known court and dig into why the judges ruled against Trump in this case. Elex Michaelson, host of “The Issue Is…” and anchor for Fox11 in Los Angeles will join us to talk politics.

Trump‘s crypto contest comes to an end tonight as he welcomes his top 200 $Trump investors to dinner at the Trump golf club in D.C.. The winners are mostly anonymous, many are from other countries and they spent big money to get some face time with the President. The average cost to attend tonight's event $1,7 Million. Will look at whether this is against the law. Michael Shure is in for Mark Thompson and we are very fortunate to have former federal prosecutor David Katz stopping by.

Trump‘s “Big Beautiful Bill” isn't so beautiful for poor people. Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted in favor of big cuts to Medicaid. The issue now goes to the House Budget Committee to be merged with legislation from other committees, like the House Agriculture Committee. Ag members voted along party lines to cut as much as $300 billion in nutritional food aid. Both issues affect the poorest Americans and are part of Trump's efforts to slash spending to pay for Republicans' domestic policy agenda. From arguments on birthright citizenship to rumblings that the Trump administration has plans to suspend habeas corpus, there are many legal issues to discuss. Enter former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz. J-L Cauvin is in for Mark. His background as both a lawyer and a comedian makes for an intelligent and lively conversation.

The Vatican makes history with the first Pope from America! Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV. We'll have details. DOGE is working to create a centralized government database that would include pooling the personal information of millions of Americans and non citizen residents. The move violates long held privacy and security protections. Elon Musk and his DOGE crew have been amassing data from across the government. The Washington Post says the single info hub could “advance multiple Trump administration priorities, including finding and deporting undocumented immigrants and rooting out fraud in government payments.” Will there be a Covid booster available this autumn? The head of the FDA, Dr. Marty Makary, said he needs better data when asked if the FDA would be approving Covid boosters before the winter. We welcome Dr. Paul Offit, an internationally recognized expert in virology and immunology, to discuss it. Trump administration lawyers are formally invoking state secrets privileges in an effort not to turn over documents in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. We turn to our esteemed legal expert, former federal prosecutor, and now defense attorney, David Katz. Having trouble sleeping? Same. Let's find out how to get a handle on that with Vital Signs featuring our medical expert Dr. Michael Daignault.

The Trump team is getting inventive about playing off bad ecconomic numbers as good. It's likely hard for Trump, who made promises to voters about his economic prowess, to admit that the US economy just had its worst quarter since 2022. Economists blame Trump's significant policy changes for shaking up consumers and businesses. We welcome Ambassador Francis Rooney to The Mark Thompson Show. He served in Congress representing Florida's 19th Congressional District and served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, under President George W. Bush. We'll ask Ambassador Rooney what Trump's American foreign policy should look like. Former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz joins us. He will discuss the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on whether religious schools can be funded with taxpayer dollars.

Forget world renowned economists and financial experts, it seems to have taken the CEOs of the biggest retailers in America to convince Trump to ease off the Chinese tariffs. The leaders of Target, Walmart and Home Depot met with Trump in the oval office yesterday and finally, Trump seems to be getting the message that his tariffs are bad for business. We'll explore that and more with award-winning journalist Gil Gross. Still no movement in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite calls from a judge to bring him back to America. Judge Paula Xinis gave the Trump administration an extension on the time she allotted them to show evidence that they are trying to bring him home while also letting them know she's far from pleased, writing: “Defendants have failed to respond in good faith, and their refusal to do so can only be viewed as willful and intentional noncompliance. That ends now," We will run the case past former federal prosecutor, and now defense attorney, David Katz.

Two judges, overseeing different deportation related cases brought against the Trump administration, are getting more frustrated. Trump officials are ignoring or outright defying federal court orders. It has District Judge James Boasberg announcing that there is probable cause to find the government in contempt after the showing what he called "willful disregard" for his order to stop planes carrying alleged gang members to El Salvador. Federal Judge Paula Xinis says that despite her order for Trump officials to facilitate the return of the deported alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom the Trump administration admitted was deported by error, they have not communicated any movement on progress . For that inaction, Judge Xinis is considering whether to hold officials in contempt. We welcome long time talk show host and friend of the show Pat Thurston in the first hour. Then, Former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz will join to share his thoughts on the contempt, enforcement of judicial orders and more.

In this episode, the VENDO team collaborates with Archer Affiliates Founder & CEO, David Katz, to explore the evolving affiliate marketing landscape. From Amazon vs. DTC programs to social affiliates, KPIs, and creator partnerships, we unpack the strategies brands need to drive traffic, boost visibility, and scale affiliate success in 2025. Topics Covered: - Amazon Affiliates v Direct to Consumer Affiliate Programs (4:10) - Reporting: KPIs & Rankings (9:50) - Amazon Associates & Creator Connections (12:03) - Competitor Targeting (18:07) - Best Practices (20:51) - Social Affiliates (23:22) - Driving External Traffic to Amazon (25:19) - Engaging with Affiliates (28:00) - Catalog Size (33:55) - Benefits and Resources (39:00) Speakers: - David Katz, Founder & CEO, Archer Affiliates - Jaclyn Carleton, Creator Marketing Manager, VENDO - Nicolas Martinez, SVP of Marketing, VENDO Want to stay up to date on topics like this? Subscribe to our Amazon & Walmart Growth #podcast for bi-weekly episodes every other Thursday! ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2VTsj1X3PRZWE97n-tDbA ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HXz504VRToYzafHcAhzke?si=9d57599ed19e4362 ➡️ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vendo-amazon-walmart-growth-experts/id1512362107

Trump‘s next tariff target could mean a big hit to the pocketbook for many Americans. With many people already having to make tough decisions between daily necessities and medical care, Trump's next move could make things so much worse. The reaction of the stock markets following Trump‘s wild swings with tariffs appear to be predictable. That has some asking whether Trump was trying to manipulate the markets on purpose. We'll explore. Former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz joins us to talk about the law and politics.

Trump's Day of Liberation (the day of his big tariff announcement) has economists describing the plan as a “worse than the worse case scenario." The tariffs range from 10% to 49%. The higher tariffs went to countries Trump considers the “worst offenders” in trade relations. It's a bad sign for tech investors as companies like Apple and Nvidia will likely get slammed by the tariffs Trump is placing on China and Taiwan. Markets are already reacting severely. It turns out, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and the chatters from Signal-Gate have been using the platform to discuss other international matters of importance. At least 20 Signal conversations on issues like Ukraine and Gaza have taken place. We welcome Emmy-winning anchor and investigative reporter Suzanne Rico to the Mark Thompson Show. She has covered major news events and written a best-seller and now Suzanne has a new podcast. Former Federal Prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz joins us to weigh in on the stories of the day.

Elon Musk really wants to turn the Wisconsin state Supreme Court red. With possible congressional redistricting on the line, Musk says this is about the “future of our civilization.”Donald Trump says he's not joking about being president for a third term but how would that work when it seems the Constitution is against him on this issue. Former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz joins to explain.iHeart television and radio political analyst Gary Dietrich stops by the show to talk politics.Mark sat down with author and progressive talk host Thom Hartman for conversation you won't want to miss. The Mark Thompson Show 3/31/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

Nachum Segal presents great Jewish music, interviews with Rav Doron Perez of World Mizrachi and Touro University's Rabbi Dr. David Katz, the latest news from Israel and Morning Chizuk with Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser.

Blame and lies are flying as high level officials with the Trump administration try to save face in the aftermath of the Signal scandal. National security advisor Mike Waltz, who allegedly added the reporter from the Atlantic to a private group chat discussing military attack plans, now says he's never even met the reporter. Like magic, two pictures of them standing shoulder to shoulder emerged. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio did his best to try to distance himself from the scandal, CIA director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, both happened to be testifying in front of Congress and did their best to avoid trouble. We'll, lay it all out as we welcome political analyst, and presidential historian John Rothmann to the show. The court cases against President Trump are many. Two fresh rulings against Trump are bringing him ire. We will run it past former federal prosecutor, now defense attorney, David Katz.

Join Dr. David L. Katz and Dr. Joel K. Kahn as they explore the transformative potential of preventive medicine and plant-based wellness. Learn from leading physicians about strategies to improve health and longevity. #PreventiveMedicine #PlantBasedWellness #HealthRevolution

Dr. David L. Katz makes a compelling case for considering diet as a vital sign. Learn about the evidence supporting the impact of dietary choices on overall health and how to make informed decisions for a healthier life. #DietAsVitalSign #NutritionScience #HealthyLiving

Steve Bannon is telling News Nation the plan is for Trump to run for a third term. The word unconstitutional immediately comes to mind, but Bannon says there are people working on ways for Trump to seek a third term. He told Chris Cuomo he thinks they'll have a couple of alternatives and he said “We'll see what the definition of term limit is.” We welcome attorney John Aravosis to the show, You may know him from his popular The Aravosis Report or Americablog. John is also a Democratic political consultant, journalist and a civil rights advocate. The parade of legal superstars continues with former federal prosecutor, David Katz. He's now a defense attorney in Southern California and always willing to lend us his expertise.

Today's case will take place in Florida during an esports Madden Football event in 2000s. Listen to today's case to hear about how a young man's inability to be a good sport has deadly consequences. Sources:The Madden tournament shooting in Jacksonville -- an inside look at what happened - ESPN26 Florida Facts: Fun Facts About Florida You Need to KnowMadden Championship Series 2025 | Challengermode(6) Video | FacebookMadden shooter David Katz constantly fought with mom, refused to batheJacksonville Landing shooting - Wikipedia

Goodcast Goes International! In this premiere international episode of Goodcast, Julius sits down with David Katz, CEO and Founder of Plastic Bank. Plastic Bank is a social fintech company running a global bottle deposit program that helps combat poverty while tackling plastic pollution. But how does it work? And what inspires someone to take on this mission? So many questions—time to tune in and find out! Eine Produktion von MAKIKO* für die Viva Equality gemeinnützige UG Musik: Leonard Cohen - Anthem Gastgeber: Julius Bertram Mitarbeit: Tilman Perez

BlueCollar.CEO –David Katz is the Co-founder and CEO of TRIO Heating & Air, which scaled from 0-$10 million in revenue in two years. The company was chosen as a national company of the year in 2023 by Carrier and Bryant. Service Titan's founder highlighted TRIO as a success story of the year in a 2023 Pantheon Keynote speech. In today's episode, Ryan and David discuss three strategies for buying back your time.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly is offering a warning to the members of the G7, “If the U.S. can do this to us, their closest friend, then nobody is safe.” Canada has been at the mercy of Trump's erratic tariff threats for months. As Canada prepares to host the G7 foreign ministers, Joly says she plans to raise the issue with the European and British members, while advising them that “Canada is the canary in the coal mine." A judge says probationary federal workers will have to be reinstated. It's one of may lawsuits pending against the Trump administration. We welcome Constitutional Law Professor Corey Brettschneider to the show to discuss it. Former federal prosecutor David Katz joins the show to talk about the law and politics.

Elon Musk, who clearly holds sway over the president, wants the US government privatize as much as possible. That includes the US Postal Service, Amtrak and more. Musk made the comments at a Morgan Stanley tech conference. It's not clear who would take over services currently managed by the government, but It could be a money making opportunity for the wealthy tech bros.We welcome Patrick Lovell to the show. After suffering personal losses in the 2008 Financial Crisis, Lovell created a TV Series called The Con and continues to fight for truth and justice.A mixture of court rulings are coming back. One yesterday from the Supreme Court went against Trump‘s bid to freeze USAID money. We'll check in with former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz for help untangling the latest decisions.The Mark Thompson Show 3/6/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

What exactly happened in the last presidential election? Does it make sense that Trump won?  Why is it not okay to entertain the notion that something may have been done improperly? We welcome Nathan Taylor. He is the co-founder of the Election Truth Alliance. Their mission is to investigate and litigate potential election manipulation, interference, and irregularities in election results.  With the worst flu season in recent memory underway and a death from measles in the serious outbreak in Texas, RFK Jr. is canceling vaccine talks. It's the second federal vaccine panel meeting that has been nixed since RFK Jr. became the Health and Human Services Secretary. There are lawsuits-a-plenty against the Trump administration and Elon Musk. Former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz,  will swing by the show to unravel it all. 

Heads are spinning at the White House after President Trump seemed to flip flop on funding for Medicaid. That's health care for the poorest Americans. Hours after holding an interview alongside Elon Musk where he said he would not touch Medicaid, Trump threw support behind a House GOP budget plan that will likely lead to billions in cuts to Medicaid. A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel says Trump cannot end birthright citizenship. The case could go to the Supreme Court in a matter of days. We'll ask former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz, what he thinks the Supreme Court will say on the matter.

Join Dr. David L. Katz and Dr. Joel K. Kahn as they explore the transformative potential of preventive medicine and plant-based wellness. Learn from leading physicians about strategies to improve health and longevity. #PreventiveMedicine #PlantBasedWellness #HealthRevolution

Dr. David L. Katz makes a compelling case for considering diet as a vital sign. Learn about the evidence supporting the impact of dietary choices on overall health and how to make informed decisions for a healthier life. #DietAsVitalSign #NutritionScience #HealthyLiving

Looks like Elon Musk is quickly recouping money he paid for the predidency via fat new government contracts. Over the last couple months, he's been awarded SpaceX contracts and now Marco Rubio over at the State Department says he expects to spend $400 million on 'armored' Cybertrucks made by special government employee Elon Musk's Tesla. Can someone alert the waste, fraud and abuse team? A judge says the government employee buyout offer can move forward, we will check in with former federal prosecutor, now defense attorney, David Katz. The Mark Thompson Show 2/13/25

Elon Musk now has his fingers in America's finances. He's brazenly forcing his way into secure and protected systems. He has offended just about every federal worker with illegal buyout letters and threats to job safety. Now, it seems he's losing support. A new Economist/YouGov poll shows that more Republicans who liked the idea of the SpaceX/Tesla billionaire having a significant influence in the Trump administration are singing a different tune. Right after the election, 47% of Republicans surveyed said they wanted Musk to have a lot of influence. Now, that number is at 26%. We will check in with former federal prosecutor, David Katz to talk about the blatant illegalities of Musk's and Trump's policies and more. Investigative journalist Greg Palast returns to The Mark Thompson Show to discuss voting issues in the election.

It was all buddy-buddy on a call between Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Trump. The good vibes came as the Saudi prince said his kingdom wants to sink $600 billion in the United States over the next four years in trade and investments. No word where exactly those investments and trade would be placed. When it comes to birthright citizenship and other Constitutional issues, Trump is barreling right ahead. We welcome former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz to the show. We'll ask him whether Trump really has authority in these matters..

Tech Billionaires are assembling a new club…the American Oligarchy. An ultra rich and well connected group of powerful men like this moves into an influential position every so often, but this time it feels like a serious threat. President Biden warned of it in his goodbye speech and political commentator Thom Hartmann shares his thoughts about what Americans can do to support democracy. Our legal expert, former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz, will join us. We'll see if he has any insights on the Jack Smith Report and more.The Mark Thompson Show 1/16/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

At least six fires are burning around the Los Angeles area. Five people are dead and many more injured…homes and businesses lost to flames. Many residents are still wondering whether they need to leave for safer ground. In the middle of all of this, the president-elect has decided being a helper is not as fun as causing political drama during a crisis. We'll look at what we expect from our leaders during times of trouble, President Biden's response and whether Trump measures up. Attorney General Merrick Garland says he will be releasing part of the Jack Smith report on Trump‘s interference in the 2020 election. Will Trump be able to stop him? We welcome Brown University Political Science Professor Corey Brettschneider to the show to discuss that and more. Our legal expert, former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz, is in Southern California. We are hoping he is able to come on the show but fire conditions seem to be changing rapidly.

Join Dr. David L. Katz and Dr. Joel K. Kahn as they explore the transformative potential of preventive medicine and plant-based wellness. Learn from leading physicians about strategies to improve health and longevity. #PreventiveMedicine #PlantBasedWellness #HealthRevolution

Dr. David L. Katz makes a compelling case for considering diet as a vital sign. Learn about the evidence supporting the impact of dietary choices on overall health and how to make informed decisions for a healthier life. #DietAsVitalSign #NutritionScience #HealthyLiving

What a strange and sad start to 2025 in America. An Army veteran from Texas slammed into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 and injuring many more before he was killed. The FBI is investigating the case as an act of terrorism and says the man reportedly had recently joined the ISIS terrorist group. Outside of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, someone blew up a Tesla Cybertruck. Authorities believe fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel were used in the blast - which left one person inside the Cybertruck dead. In Honolulu, Hawaii, a fireworks explosion killed three people and injured 20. This incident appears to be accidental in nature. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom is putting state law-enforcement on high alert because of the attacks in Louisiana and Las Vegas. We welcome Elex Michaelson, host of “The issue Is… “ rtalk politics A protest is underway in support of keeping Donald Trump from being sworn in to the president presidency on January 20, 2025. The effort appears to be feudal, but a massive march is being planned. Will talk to Jessica Denson to see why she feels this effort could bear fruit. From Trump‘s a dream Karel case to the special prosecutor pulling out of an appeal in the documents case, there is a lot to ask David Katz about. The former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney covers all things legal here on the Mark Thompson show.

Congress thought they had a deal on spending that would keep the federal government open for business. Now, they're not so sure. First, Elon Musk took to X to speak out against the deal. Then, Trump, who won't be back in power until next month, threatened to primary any Republican who votes for it. Trump wants Congress to increase the nation's borrowing limit instead. Now, Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans have very little time to come up with an alternative to fund the government while keeping Trump and Musk at bay. Former Federal Prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz will stop by the show to talk about Trump's legal cases, Trump's lawsuit against the Des Moines Register for running a poll result he didn't like and the latest on the Luigi Mangione murder case.

Saying America was built on possibilities and second chances, President Biden is commuting sentences for about 1,500 people, with more likely to come. Most were released from prison during the pandemic and switched to home confinement. He also pardoned almost 40 nonviolent criminals. The President says he will be reviewing more clemency petitions in the coming weeks. We welcome former federal prosecutor, now defense attorney, David Katz to the show to talk about the significance of the presidents display of mercy. Mark Thompson is off this week but we expect him to stop by the show today to check in. We'll ask him what he's been up to this week.

From a discarded water bottle to a dropped cell phone to reports of messages left on bullet casings, police have a lot to go on when it comes to finding a suspect in the killing of United Health CEO Brian Thompson. His wife says threats had been made against him, yet he was without the security detail provided by UnitedHealth Group, America's largest insurance company. Journalist Anthony Davis joins the conversation with a unique perspective about the cost of healthcare in America. Trump's legal team wants the election interference charges against him in Georgia dropped. We'll ask our legal expert, former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz, all about it.

David was an Amazon Seller himself and he had a hard time connecting with affiliates. This roadblock inspired David to create Archer Affiliates and he now connects Amazon sellers with influencers, publishers, and affiliates.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Importance of affiliate marketing for Amazon sellersStrategies for creating a successful affiliate networkTypes of products that perform well in affiliate marketingCommission structures and competitive rates for affiliatesEngaging and building relationships with affiliatesUtilizing promotions and discounts to drive salesLeveraging external traffic to enhance visibility on AmazonThe role of PR agencies in connecting with media publishers and influencersTesting and iterating marketing strategies for optimal performanceNetworking within the e-commerce community for growth and learningHere are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:1. Integrate Affiliate Marketing into Your Overall Strategy:   Treat affiliate marketing as a core part of your marketing strategy, not just an add-on. This means aligning it with your PPC efforts and overall sales goals, and using platforms like Archer Affiliates to connect with the right influencers and publishers.2. Set Competitive and Strategic Commission Rates:   Calculate a competitive commission by combining your Amazon brand referral bonus with your advertising cost of sales (ACoS). This will help you attract quality affiliates by offering them a fair share of the profits.3. Focus on Audience Alignment When Choosing Affiliates:   Ensure that the affiliates you choose have audiences that are genuinely interested in your products. Use platforms like Archer Affiliates and social media to find influencers whose audience aligns with your target market.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comArcher AffiliatesAmazon Associates ProgramSlickdealsDeal NewsBest ReviewsLevantaPerch Plus Program$1 Billion Seller Summit12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson12 More Rules for Life by Jordan PetersonThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* by Mark MansonSpecial Mention(s):Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedInKevin King on LinkedInMichael E. Gerber on LinkedInRelated Episode(s):“Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist's Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Kevin King's Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough PodcastEpisode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started Hadley Designs in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then go to www.EcommBreakthrough.com (that's Ecomm with two M's) to learn more.Transcript AreaJosh Hadley 00:00:00  Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast. I'm your host, Josh Hadley, where I interview the top business leaders in e-commerce. Past guests include Kevin King, Aaron Cordova's and Michael Gerber, author of the E-myth. Today, I am speaking with David Katz of Archer Affiliates, and we're going to be talking about how to create know a no brainer affiliate network to be able to propel your sales on Amazon even further. This episode is brought to you by Ecomm Breakthrough, where I specialize in investing in and scaling seven figure companies to eight figures and beyond. If you're an ambitious e-commerce entrepreneur looking for a partner who can help take your business to the next level, my team and I bring hands on experience, strategic insights, and the resources needed to fuel your growth. So if you or someone you know is ready to scale or looking for an investment partner, reach out to me directly at Josh at Ecomm Breakthrough dot com. That's e-comm with two M's and let's turn your dreams into reality. But today I am super excited to introduce you all to David Katz.Josh Hadley 00:00:46  David was a former Amazon seller himself and he had a hard time connecting with affiliates. Therefore, this roadblock inspired David to create Archer affiliates, and he now connects Amazon sellers with influencers, publishers, and affiliates. With that introduction, welcome to the show David.David Katz 00:01:00  Hey, how's it going, Josh? Thanks for having me on, man....

Despite words to the contrary earlier this year, President Biden is pardoning his son Hunter. The move will keep the younger Biden out of prison following convictions for gun and tax related crimes. Our Legal expert on the show, former federal prosecutor David Katz, predicted the move months ago asking what man would let his son rot in jail when he has the power to let him go on charges that were only brought because his father is the president? The move has outraged Republicans. Trump is comparing the incomparable saying President Biden should have pardoned January 6th insurrectionists:      "Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!"We welcome IHeart Television and Radio political analyst Gary Dietrich to the show to discuss it. Monday means True Crime on The Mark Thompson Show. Josh Mankiewicz will join Courtney to examine this week's case.Karen Dawn, of Dawn Watch, will wrap it up with “ A Word About Animals.”The Mark Thompson Show 12/2/24Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com#Biden #BidenPardon #HunterPardon #HunterBiden #Pardon #Trump #J6 #J6Pardons#Politics #Political #PoliticalAnalysis #Law #PresidentialPardon #TrueCrime #JoshMankiewicz #TrueCrimeCorner #Animals #KarenDawn

The Trump transition team is being directed not to move forward with FBI background checks for nominees.  According to CNN, the Trump team was caught off guard by allegations against Pete Hegseth and Matt Gaetz.  So why the aversion to background checks and why won't Trump and his team sign ethics forms?  We'll ask former federal prosecutor now defense attorney, David Katz about that and more.  We also welcome iHeart Television and Radio political analyst Gary Dietrich to talk politics.  Author Joel Brokaw will join us to tell us about his new book detailing his father's like work. Norman Brokaw was a legendary Hollywood agent.  The Book is called: Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw.  It's full of wonderful stories from some of the biggest names in the business.  The Mark Thompson Show 11/25/24  Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com#Trump #ElectionFallout #BackgroundChecks #DavidKatz #political #PoliticalAnalysis #politics #GaryDietrich #Legal #LegalAnalysis #Matt Gaetz #TrumpTransition #TrumpTeam #ChuckWoolery #TinyTim #VickFlick #JoelBrokaw #HollywoodAgent #NormanBrokaw

Pressure on Matt Gaetz proved to be too much. He is stepping away from the Attorney General nomination. During the run up to the election, Trump did his best to distance himself from Project 2025. It's a blueprint for implementing some draconian Christian nationalist policies that appear to be wildly unconstitutional. Trump said he had no idea who was behind the plan. Now, he is embracing its creators. So far, the following men have been tapped to serve in the Trump administration and also are neck deep in Project 2025: *Russ Vought, an architect of Project 2025 who supports aggressive use of presidential powers is reportedly being considered to lead the White House Budget Office K *Tom Homan, tapped to be the “border czar” *John Ratcliffe, who may be the next CIA director *Brendan Carr, heading the FCC *Pete Hoekstra, Trump's ambassador to Canada *Stephen Miller, led America First Legal, which advised on Project 2025, will be an assistant to the president, deputy chief of staff for policy and Homeland Security advisor. Some in Trump's circle, like Steve Bannon, have admitted that Project 2025 was the plan all along. We welcome our favorite Britisher to the show. Journalist Anthony Davis will talk politics. Investigative journalist Greg Palast will share some new details on efforts to count every ballot. Former federal prosecutor David Katz will discuss Trump' pending state cases out of New York and Georgia being put on hold.

Surprise! Project 2025 was the plan all along. Republicans were distancing themselves from it right up until election day. On November 6th, they felt comfortable openly admitting that Project 2025 will be their guide moving into the Trump administration. It includes a national abortion ban, limits on contraceptives, the expansion of presidential powers, the elimination of many federal agencies and so much more. Rolling Stone reports, “…less than 24 hours after the election was called for Trump, his allies, advisers, and prominent supporters were celebrating the now-open road to Project 2025's implementation.” We will talk about the legalities of putting some of these extreme measures into place with former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz. If you're anything like us, part of taking a mental health break includes taking a sip of Coachella Valley coffee or tea. Head roast master Cliff will swing by the show to tell us what's new at Coachella for the holiday season.