Podcasts about Dominion Energy

For many years, Dominion Energy dominated bank accounts of elected officials across Virginia. But then an interest group known as Clean Virginia started offering campaign cash to offset the influence of Dominion. Now, Michael Pope tells us the tables are turning.

Episode 248: At Dominion Energy, keeping the lights on isn't just a priority—it's the single biggest driver of customer experience. But as customer expectations continue to evolve, the bar keeps rising. Customers don't just want to know when their power will be back, they want to know why it is out. And they expect that experience to be as seamless, informed, and intuitive as downloading and using their favorite mobile apps. Meeting those expectations requires transparency, empathy, and a companywide commitment to service. In this episode, Utibe Bassey, vice president of customer experience, shares how Dominion Energy's mission-driven culture empowers this commitment, and how the company is harnessing tools like NPS Prism to better understand what customers need and how they perceive the service they receive—especially during critical moments like outages. That feedback helps teams act faster, communicate better, and focus on what really matters to customers. And it is, truly, a team sport. From operations and audit to communications and compliance, delivering a great experience takes cross-functional alignment and a shared sense of purpose. It's a culture where colleagues often rotate into different areas to build a greater understanding of the customer experience. Through data-driven decision making, a customer-centric mission, and an “all in” commitment to serve, Dominion is proving that customer-centricity can be a utility's greatest source of power.  Key Topics Covered: Communicating clearly about service disruptions Aligning teams around the customer journey Bridging the gap between customer perception and reality NPS Prism as a tool to inspire and inform improvements Meeting rising customer expectations in a utility context The value of empathy and transparency in customer communications Cross-functional teamwork and shared CX goals Strengthening a customer-centric culture Guest: Utibe Bassey, Vice President of Customer Experience, Dominion Energy Host: Rob Markey, Partner, Bain & Company Give Us Feedback: Help us improve the podcast. Want to get in touch? Send a note to host Rob Markey. Notable Quotes: [6:00] “We have a term that we say, ‘all in service,' because we're all in service of the customer. We want people, whether they're front line facing or they're in audit, supply chain, or ethics, to connect the dots between … even if it's three or four steps removed, it impacts how customers see our company.” [13:00] “The main thing our team tries to keep front and center for all of our stakeholders is that we need a shared outcome.” [32:00] “When you have an organization whose colleagues think about the customer in a way that connects themselves to the customer, even personally, this stuff is like wildfire.” Additional Resources: Bain & Company's Case Study with Dominion Energy: How a National Leader Turned CX Ideas into Action with NPS Prism

Today's top headlines:  Dominion Energy prepares for hurricane season in the Lowcountry Youths accused of pointing guns at driver in Georgetown County, 1 charged North Charleston community shares federal cut concerns in Clyburn’s town hall U.S. Rep. Mace comments on lawsuit filed against 3 men she labeled ‘predators’ MUSC and SC Department of Social Services clinic caters to foster children  Guidance counselor to part ways after 40 years at Lowcountry school Read more:  Edisto Island family struggles attending school over county lines, districts respond McMaster holds ceremonial signing of SC ‘revenge porn’ bill Dorchester County officials, investment partners conserve 1,600 rural acres

Today's top headlines:  Voters fill 2 open seats in North Charleston City Council special election Charleston County Annual Action Plan addresses housing crisis, needs public input Lowcountry animal shelters packed as kitten season hits its stride Mobile swim lessons to be offered for youth in rural Georgetown County in June Georgetown County deputies ask for help identifying suspects in trailer theft North Charleston Police investigating strong-arm robbery, victim injured Classroom Champions: Elementary school dance teacher wants to incorporate tap dancing into curriculum Charleston County considers supporting nonprofit summer programming Do state actions concerning Columbia’s conversion therapy ban violate local rule? Dominion Energy provides grants for over 100 South Carolina-based nonprofits State officials look at harms to Charleston waterways, ecosystems CDC will stop recommending COVID-19 shots to healthy children and pregnant women, RFK Jr. says

It's a Nan & Kam yap sesh as they recap Dominion Energy Riverrock weekend. Hear what went on behind the scenes, and all of Kam's brilliant ideas for 2026!

All dogs get zoomies...let your dog get their energy out Dominion Energy Riverrock's Agility Competition! Nan & Kam talked to Shemeck Piatek, owner of the Zoom Room, a dog training and agility facility. Shemeck will be running the competition and shares how your dog can do a trial run through Dominion Energy Riverrock's Adventure Zones. Watch this one on YouTube so you can see some cute pups showing off!

The pilot project includes 13 "bat flats" near Dominion's nuclear power plant in Surry.

Dominion Energy wants to raise electric bills by nearly 14 percent… Not surprisingly, Democrats didn't have the votes to override the governor's vetoes during the reconvene session, and we take a look at where amended bills go from here… Hundreds of people gather in Richmond for the annual March for Life….

It's been nearly five years since Dominion Energy pulled the plug on a $2.8 billion dollar project – the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Today, the author of a book on that subject shares lessons from the ACP and warns the nation faces another dash for gas.  Sandy Hausman has that story.

Plus: a Dominion Energy “near miss;” an update on Virginia's basketball teams in March Madness; and other stories.

3/13/2025 PODCAST Episodes #1849 - #1850 GUESTS: Dave LaRock, Col. John Mills, Phillp Patrick, Rep. Derrick Van Orden + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #1849 Col. John Mills Eviscerates "Legacy Activists”; Dave LaRock Blasts Sears on Dominion Energy Episode #1850  It's All For Show, Chucky Has The Votes   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

The $223 million project is meant to help Dominion Energy store and transfer equipment for its Virginia Beach wind farm.

Plus: Albemarle County Public Schools' speed cameras; a new president for Randolph-Macon; and other stories.    In the podcast: Southside Speedway set to return, new president for Randolph-Macon College. 

This month, Senior Portfolio Manager Rob Thummel breaks down the latest energy market shifts:Performance: Natural gas prices surged 30%, driving sector gains despite broader market declines.AI's Energy Impact: Big Tech's projected $300B in 2025 capex, with utilities forecasting long-term growth.Capex Trends: Big Oil majors plan over $100B in 2025 capital spending.LNG Boom: U.S. LNG exports expected to nearly double, securing America's dominance in global energy markets.Quick Hits: Energy Transfer's AI data center natural gas deal, Dominion Energy's 88% surge in contracted data center capacity, and small modular nuclear reactors traction.Download Transcript

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Before June 2024, Enbridge Gas was known as Dominion Energy, Questar Gas, or Mountain Fuel. Though the name has changed, their dedication to serving 1.2 million customers holds steady. Communications Strategic Advisor Jorgan Hofeling joins us with more. Jorgan Hofeling: Regardless of our name, our focus over the last 95 years has stayed the same – investing in the community we serve by providing affordable, reliable, safe and sustainable energy. Natural gas plays a vital yet often overlooked role in homes and businesses, providing reliable heating and cooking solutions at some of the nation's most affordable rates. It has also been a driving force behind Utah's economic growth, fueling new businesses from tech hubs like Silicon Slopes to underserved rural communities through our expansion program. Despite this growth, we remain dedicated to preserving Utah's unique natural beauty for future generations. Through sustainability initiatives like ThermWise, CarbonRight, and GreenTherm, we're helping lower emissions, conserve energy, save customers money — and protect the environment. Over 1,000 Enbridge Gas employees call Utah home, contributing expertise and countless volunteer hours. In 2024, we proudly donated over $1.6 million dollars to support local causes important to our employees and communities. Derek Miller: Energy is a vital topic, and Enbridge is helping the community thrive by investing in sustainable solutions and reliable service. To learn more about their efforts and commitment, visit EnbridgeGas.com for details. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 2/21/25

Have you ever thought of love as being a KPI (key performance indicator) on your job? On Walking Worthy, Lauren Stibgen and Utibe Bassey discuss their love for Jesus and how work is the best place to reach people. They also talk about: Utibe's work at Dominion Energy and her passion projects. How to coach a team to embrace customers. How people are the collateral damage of the way business is done. How the greatest commandment shows up at work. If we should measure how we lead people. Five indicators of love to consider.

After several days in recess due to the water woes in Greater Richmond, Virginia's state lawmakers are fully in session at the state capitol.    In other news: Three Chesterfield residents are suing the county and Dominion Energy, Fox Elementary School has a new cupola – and more Central Virginia news.    Visit vpm.org/generalassembly for all our coverage of the Legislature. 

Should Appalachian Power continue to have a monopoly across Southwest Virginia? Michael Pope reports that a senator from Richlands says it’s time to deregulate. The bill introduced by Senator Hackworth applies only to Appalachian Power, known as Phase One utility – not to the state’s largest electric utility, Dominion Energy, which is a Phase Two […]

Allen, Joel, and Phil discuss the growing popularity of return-to-office mandates. New York state has signed a climate change superfund act, making companies pay for pollution retroactively. And Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project should be successfully finished in 2026. Fill out our Uptime listener survey and enter to win an Uptime mug! Register for Wind Energy O&M Australia! https://www.windaustralia.com Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.com Allen Hall: Newark launches a landmark challenge to Big Energy. Dominion Energy proves offshore wind can work in America and the great return to office debate hits the wind industry. All this, plus much more. You're listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. You're listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by buildturbines.com. Learn, train, and be a part of the clean energy revolution. Visit BuildTurbines. com today. Now here's your hosts, Allen Hall, Joel Saxum, Phil Totaro, and Rosemary Barnes. Allen Hall: Hey Uptime community, want to help shape the future of your favorite wind energy podcast? Take our quick 5 minute survey at UptimeWindEnergy.com com for a chance to win an exclusive Your insights matter to us, whether you're a long time listener or just joined us. Please go to uptimewindenergy. com and complete the survey. We would appreciate it. And then, if you haven't registered for Wind Energy O& M Australia, now's the time to get on that because we're gonna have a great time down in Melbourne, and we'll be with bunch of industry leaders on February 11th and 12th in Melbourne. It's a great time to discuss leading edge erosion, lightning protection, life extension, CMS, all the things that we talk about all over the world. We're going to focus on the Australian market and we'll have industry experts from our own Sky Specs, Tilt Renewables, GE, Vernova, RigCom, Whirly, Eelogix, Ping and many more. So reserve your spot now by visiting www. WindAustralia. com. It's time to transform your safety program at Active Training Team's Free Houston Expo on January 24th. Experience the innovative training methods that are revolutionizing the energy sector. And let's face it, the era of laptop training is over. Is Dead Active training team uses real actors live humans on site to place your team members in real world situations. Now there's limited spots available. And to secure your spot, you need to go to active Training team.us/contact, or email florence@activetrainingteam.co. Unlock your wind farm's best performance at Wind Energy O& M Australia, February 11th to 12th in sunny Melbourne. Join industry leaders as they share practical solutions for maintenance, OEM relations and asset management. Discover strategies to cut costs, keep your assets running smoothly and drive long term success in today's competitive market. Register today and explore sponsorships at www. windaustralia.com. Allen Hall: All right. 2025 is going to be an exciting year for the return to office. Now, a lot of companies are mandating the return to office, but the attendance hasn't been so great. The. Office attendance reached about 62 percent at pre pandemic levels, according to Betty. And it's planned to increase to almost 70%. So there's 30 percent of society that hasn't really returned to office. Now, as we have seen on X and on With Amazon and a number of other tech companies,

Growing demand requires growing supply. With more and more data centers and industrial facilities coming online, the United States will likely need 40 GW of incremental peak power generation – requiring hundreds of billions of dollars of related investment – just over the next few years. As large corporate buyers of power seek to meet their climate goals, they are increasingly looking at nuclear power as a scalable and cost-effective option. In this episode, Chad Reed chats with Brandon Oyer, Head of Americas Power and Water at Amazon Web Services (AWS). They discuss Amazon's recent efforts to contract with existing large-scale and new small modular nuclear reactors, the benefits and risks associated with nuclear power, growing bipartisan support for nuclear development and much more. Links:Amazon signs agreements for innovative nuclear energy projects to address growing energy demands7 ways Amazon is thinking big about nuclear energyDavid GogginsEpisode recorded November 25, 2024 Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, and Hilary at climatepositive@hasi.com or tweet them to @ClimatePosiPod.

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In this episode of FedTime Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill continue their conversation with Adam Lee, former FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Richmond Division and current Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy. Adam shares his personal narrative of September 11, 2001: Adam found himself at a turning point in his career. He vividly recalls the chaos and urgency of that day, where he was called to action as the investigation into the attacks began to unfold. His involvement in the subsequent investigation was crucial, as he worked tirelessly to piece together information and collaborate with various agencies, highlighting the critical need for unity in addressing national security threats. Adam's experience not only tested his resolve but also shaped his understanding of the complexities surrounding the public perception of law enforcement and its impact on recruitment efforts.Join us as we uncover another of Adam's formative experiences that not only shaped his career but also deepened his understanding of integrity in law enforcement. This episode offers a gripping look at the challenges faced by federal agents in the wake of 9/11 and the ongoing commitment to ensuring national security.Fed Time Stories is brought to you by Kaseware, an investigative case management solution. Learn more at www.kaseware.com/fedtimestoriespodcast

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill explore a conversation about integrity in federal service through the experiences of Adam Lee, former FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Richmond Division and current Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy.Adam shares his journey from a California dreamer to an influential figure in law enforcement, recounting how his determination that led him from state college to law school and ultimately to the FBI. Throughout the episode, listeners can dive into fascinating insights of Adam's work on high-profile public corruption cases and the challenges he faced along the way. Adam emphasizes the significance of collaboration and perseverance in complex investigations, while also exploring how ethical conduct underpins public trust.Join us as we uncover Adam's transitions in life that not only shaped his career but also deepened his understanding of integrity in law enforcement. This episode promises to shine a light on the real-world implications of corruption and the dedication required to uphold justice.Fed Time Stories is brought to you by Kaseware, an investigative case management solution. Learn more at www.kaseware.com/fedtimestoriespodcast

In the final episode of the Fed Time Stories series featuring Adam Lee, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill delve into another of Adam's career-defining experiences: His intriguing interviews with high-profile political figures. As a former FBI Special Agent in Charge and current Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy, Adam shares insights into the importance of credibility and respect in national security.He recounts a memorable moment during an interview with a sitting president and reflects on the gravity of the situation and the lessons learned about preparation and adaptability in high-stakes environments. Adam emphasizes how these experiences not only shaped his professional journey but also reinforced his understanding that maintaining composure and integrity is essential when navigating the complex interplay of politics and law enforcement.From leading complex investigations to collaborating with colleagues under pressure, Adam's experiences reveal the challenges and dedication required to serve and protect. Join us as we wrap up this three-part series that underscores the values and resilience that propelled Adam Lee through his distinguished career.Fed Time Stories is brought to you by Kaseware, an investigative case management solution. Learn more at www.kaseware.com/fedtimestoriespodcast

This week on Uptime News Flash, Avangrid sells the Kitty Hawk North lease area to Dominion Energy. In Saudia Arabia, the government signed two major localization agreements for wind energy steel towers. And Enerjisa Üretim has secured a major 1 billion 10 year term loan for the development of the YEKA 2 wind power plant. Welcome to Uptime News Flash. Industry news lightning fast. Your hosts, Allen Hall, Joel Saxum, and Phil Totaro discuss the latest deals, mergers, and alliances that will shape the future of wind power. News Flash is brought to you by Intelstor. For market intelligence that generates revenue, visit www.intelstor.com. Allen Hall: Well, Phil, Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step forward in its wind energy sector with the signing of two major localization agreements for wind energy steel towers. The agreements were signed by the Kingdom's Local Content and Government Procurement Authority with Al Yamama Steel Industries and Arabian International Company for Steel Structures. These deals are part of a large initiative that saw 107 agreements and memorandums of understanding signed during the Energy Localization Forum in Riyadh, valued at approximately 27 billion. I didn't realize there was that much money in steel towers, Phil, but wow. These agreements are impressive. Philip Totaro: Yeah, that that's for all agreements that they sign, not just the steel tower ones to, to clarify for everybody. But the, the interesting tidbit with this is the fact that, they obviously have a couple of, wind farms now in Saudi Arabia, one that's operational, one under construction, as well as a demo turbine from GE from, from a few years back. And they're, they're at a point where they're really looking at the future of renewable energy for themselves in, in their domestic market so that they can, have more control over, how much oil they export and, and where they export it to moving forward. So this gives them another knob to turn if they can use this renewable power for the power generation. Industry instead of leveraging their own oil abundant though it may be, they all recognize that there's a finite amount. So this is part of their efforts at domestication of part of the industry that they see as, as being an important element for them moving forward. So much so that their public investment fund has, has, Also made moves in the past to, put money behind renewable ventures in in Europe and Asia and even looking at the United States as well. So, this is them taking a step forward in terms of their renewable energy market. Joel Saxum: Yeah, Saudi Arabia keeps on basically reinventing itself and, and morphing into something that it wasn't in the past, which is very interesting. I, for one, I follow the, the Neom project very closely because it's really interesting to me. So they're spending a lot of money. I mean, they even went as far as to lure a lot of the PGA players away for their own golf league. And now they're setting up with Dana White from the UFC, they're setting up their own boxing league. So they're doing a lot of things. They're taking advantage of, of course, the money they have now to try and build what their economy is for the future. And, they have been a classically oil and gas economy. And, and that's where a lot of their sovereign wealth comes from. So they have the capabilities to make large structures and invest in, in, in industry. So going to steel towers for wind makes absolute sense for them. Allen Hall: Avangrid has successfully closed the sale of its Kitty Hawk North offshore wind lease area to Dominion Energy. The transaction was completed for 160 million dollars, comprising a lease acquisition payment of 117 million plus development cost reimbursement. While selling the northern section, Avangrade retains ownership of Kitty Hawk South, which has the potential to deliver 2. 4 gigawatts of power to North Carolina, Virginia,

European bourses are entirely in the green alongside modest strength in US futures following post-earning strength in Amazon/Intel & ultimately outmuscling losses in Apple.Dollar is firmer, CHF sinks after the region's inflation data and JPY pares recent strength.Gilts continue to underperform with benchmarks generally softer pre-Payrolls.Crude is lower as risk-premium returns into the weekend though participants have NFP to navigate first.Looking ahead, US NFP, ISM Manufacturing PMI, Earnings from Ares Management, Dominion Energy, Charter Communications, Imperial Oil, LyondellBasell, Cardinal Health & Cboe Global Markets.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Kerry Lutz welcomed Ross Givens back to the Financial Survival Network, where they discussed Givens' impressive trading journey, including a 23% gain since May 29th, and his investment in Dominion Energy, which has appreciated 15% while providing dividends. Givens shared insights on their investment strategy focused on insider trading, which has achieved a remarkable 1900% compounded growth since 2017, highlighting specific cases like CATX and Amelix that demonstrate the potential of insider buying. He emphasized the importance of risk management, recommending profit-taking at 25% gains and discussing the SEC's short swing rule for stability. In options trading, Givens advised against stop losses for smaller stocks and suggested investing a portion of capital in call options with a three to six-month horizon, noting that a 20% stock increase can double the option's value. Both Lutz and Givens acknowledged the challenges of finding effective investment strategies in a competitive market, encouraging exploration of lesser-known stocks for higher returns and promoting their monthly training sessions to educate investors. Lutz expressed gratitude for Givens' insights and looked forward to future discussions. Find Ross here: tradersagency.com View Ross's latest webinar here: https://webinar.tradersagency.com/ins... Find Kerry here: FSN and here: inflation.cafe

Global tech giants Microsoft, Google and Amazon have all announced deals which will see them using nuclear energy in the coming years. In this edition we outline what has been announced, why, and also consider the significance for new nuclear energy in the future. There is also a report from Claire Maden on what was a very timely session at last month's World Nuclear Symposium focusing on connecting end users with 24/7 energy. Those who featured on the panel include Todd Noe, Director of Nuclear & Energy Innovation at Microsoft, Claude Lorea, Cement, Innovation and ESG Director for the Global Concrete and Cement Association, Lou Martinez Sancho, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, R&D and Innovation, for Westinghouse and The Nuclear Company's Juliann Edwards.Key links to find out more:World Nuclear NewsAmazon invests in X-energy, unveils SMR project plansGoogle and Kairos Power team up for SMR deploymentsConstellation to restart Three Mile Island unit, powering MicrosoftHow end-users can help drive nuclear new-buildEmail newsletter:Sign up to the World Nuclear News daily or weekly news round-upsContact info:alex.hunt@world-nuclear.orgEpisode credit:  Presenter Alex Hunt. Co-produced and mixed by Pixelkisser Production 

The explosion of data centers in Virginia is creating a surge in demand for power. Michael Pope reports it's also impacting how that power is generated.

Kerry Lutz and Eddy Gifford engaged in a detailed discussion about the current economic landscape, focusing on job statistics, inflation concerns, and the impact of upcoming elections. Gifford expressed skepticism about the reliability of job reports, warning that inflation remains a pressing issue despite claims of its decline, and highlighted external factors like global conflicts that could worsen the situation. Lutz drew parallels between the current advancements in AI and the transformative effects of the Internet in the 90s, suggesting that while AI could enhance productivity and create jobs, it also poses challenges related to trust and resistance to change. They also addressed the capacity challenges faced by Dominion Energy in Northern Virginia due to rising energy demands from data centers and cryptocurrency mining, noting that utilities are becoming attractive investments amid economic uncertainty. Gifford pointed out the evolving dynamics of the energy market and mentioned gold and Bitcoin as potential safe havens during market fluctuations, underscoring the complexities of traditional investment strategies in this context. Find Eddy here: tactivewealth.com Find Kerry here: FSN and here: Inflation.Cafe

Plus: the future of the Arthur Ashe Boulevard bridge, a new partnership between Dominion Energy and Amazon in Northern Virginia and other stories.

Amazon commits to supporting multiple nuclear energy projects as part of its Climate Pledge strategy. The initiative focuses on developing small modular reactors (SMRs) in Washington State, capable of powering around 770,000 homes. This project will create at least 1,000 temporary construction jobs. Nuclear energy addresses growing power demands, which may surpass wind and solar energy supplies. Amazon collaborates with Dominion Energy in Virginia for another SMR project and has agreements with Talen Energy in Pennsylvania for carbon-free energy. Other tech companies, including Microsoft and Google, also explore nuclear energy options. Notably, Amazon achieved 100% renewable energy consumption in its global operations, seven years ahead of schedule, recognizing nuclear energy's role in large-scale, carbon-free electricity production.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One part of Virginia is facing some economic headwinds, and it might be a region that surprises you… Dominion Energy is providing aid to Florida for the aftermath of Hurricane Milton… Meanwhile, southwest Virginia continues to recover from Helene, but it could take many months….

How should investors adjust their strategies in response to recent market volatility? Mike Arnold of Path Trading Partners returns for his monthly technical analysis segment on the Futures Edge with Jim and Bob. In this episode, they focus on Bitcoin futures, market trends in Bitcoin and the S&P 500, and crude oil and gold market dynamics. They analyze the correlation between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq and the implications of demonetization for content creators. They also provide stock recommendations, particularly for Intel and Dominion Energy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of technical analysis in trading strategies and the current state of the financial markets. Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Demonetization on Content Creators 03:02 Bitcoin Futures: A New Trading Opportunity 06:01 Analyzing Bitcoin's Market Trends 09:02 Correlation Between Bitcoin and Nasdaq 11:59 The S&P 500: Current Market Analysis 18:02 Crude Oil Market Dynamics 20:57 Gold Market Trends and Predictions 28:04 Stock Analysis: Intel and Other Recommendations This episode is in partnership with Hardcore Italians: https://www.hardcoreitalians.com/FUTURESEDGESHOWFINANCEUNFILTERED Discount Code: FUTURESEDGESHOWFINANCEUNFILTERED Twitter: https://twitter.com/bob_iaccino Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimiuorio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-iuorio/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@moneymarketsmayhem Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@futuresedgepodcast?sub_confirmation=1

Unlocking Business Success: The Role of Iteration and AI in Digital SolutionsIn a recent episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur," host Josh engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Morgan Witham, the CEO of CoLab, a digital agency renowned for solving business challenges through innovative web solutions. This episode delves into CoLab's services, its history, and the current trends shaping user experience and digital marketing, particularly the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Here, we break down the key insights and actionable advice shared by Morgan, providing a comprehensive guide for businesses looking to enhance their digital strategies.Morgan Witham begins by providing an overview of CoLab, emphasizing its mission to address specific business problems through web-based solutions. CoLab's team comprises strategists, UX/UI designers, developers, and software engineers, all dedicated to enhancing user experience and functionality. The agency specializes in redesigns and rebuilds, unique feature development, and long-term partnerships, moving beyond project-based work to develop ongoing relationships with clients, leveraging institutional knowledge for continuous improvement. Notable examples of CoLab's work include improving user experience for Idaho Central Credit Union, enhancing digital interfaces for Virginia Credit Union and Dominion Energy, and improving patient interaction for Chin Med.Reflecting on CoLab's history, Morgan notes that the agency was founded in 2008 by Eddie O'Leary on the principle that collaboration between design and development leads to better outcomes. Since joining six years ago, Morgan has played a pivotal role in refining processes, expanding national presence, and honing the agency's value proposition. Morgan highlights several key trends in user experience, such as ensuring consistency across platforms and using AI for content creation and personalization. He advocates for an iterative approach to web development and user engagement, emphasizing continuous iteration and real-time data utilization. In closing, Morgan invites listeners to explore CoLab's website for valuable resources and encourages those interested in improving their digital presence to reach out for a website audit or to discuss specific challenges.About Morgan Witham:Morgan Witham is the CEO of COLAB, a digital agency that has transformed how marketers leverage digital through custom websites built to grow with their organizations. With a background in investment banking, Morgan's specialty is in strategy development, cross-functional implementation, finance, relationship building, and coaching and development of personnel.Morgan's leadership style is characterized by her systems-thinking approach, which involves a keen understanding of how key functions of the business interact and influence each other. She champions a culture of agility, transparency, and continuous learning, with an unwavering commitment to her human-first approach. Under her leadership, COLAB has not only achieved significant business success but has made a measurable and significant impact on its clients' growth trajectories.About COLAB:COLAB creates websites that grow with companies and their digital teams. Powering progress, one pixel at a time.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out COLAB website athttps://www.teamcolab.com/Check out COLAB on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/colab-multimediaCheck out Morgan Witham on LinkedIn...

Tropical activity may be heating up over the Pacific and not only may one feature being monitored track close to Hawaii, but there may be an increase in trade winds, which could raise the wildfire danger; Also, Bearded fireworms have been found crawling around the Gulf Coast, and accidentally touching one can cause pain for hours and leave your skin sensitive for weeks; And, Utility company officials said a power outage affecting about 11,700 customers in Virginia was caused by a snake. Dominion Energy confirmed about 11,700 customers in Newport News, including Christopher Newport University, lost power Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Nigeria, tens of millions of people live without access to reliable power. Utibe Bassey grew up in Lagos, and knows what it's like to not have electricity to perform simple daily tasks. When she moved to the United States as a teen, she didn't think much about electric utilities. But she did think about how managers treat employees – a thought spurred by an unfortunate instance she witnessed while working at a fast food chain. Ever since then, Utibe has refined her personal philosophy, “Love as a KPI,” which prioritizes kindness and human connection in the workplace. In this episode of With Great Power, Utibe tells Brad about how she puts her personal philosophy to work at Dominion Energy, where she is vice president of customer experience. She also talks about what it means to work in the power industry, having lived without access to reliable power in her youth. This podcast is produced by GridX in partnership with Latitude Studios. GridX is the Enterprise Rate Platform that modern utilities rely on to usher in our clean energy future.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Leah Murray Recently, Utah’s natural gas provider has changed ownership; Dominion Energy is now Enbridge Gas. Jorgan Hofeling, Communications Strategic Advisor with Enbridge joins our show to explain the changes to the company. We also discuss ways you — as the consumer — can avoid some scams trying to take advantage of this updated name.

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Leah Murray Gov. Cox endorses, will now vote for former President TrumpIn an about-face, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says he’ll now vote for and support former President Donald Trump. Just 9 days ago, Cox had recommitted to not voting for Trump. So what changed? In a letter written to Trump the day after the assassination attempt, Cox instructs the former president on how to better unify the country. Is the governor’s instruction in his letter part of his “Disagree Better” initiative? KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Leah Murray delve into this latest development. Examining the Republican Party following their national conventionWith Governor Cox’s endorsement in mind, we take a look at Donald Trump’s speech and the Republican National Convention as a whole. Adam Gardiner, KSL at Night host and President of ASG Consulting has been attending the Convention, sharing updates all week long. He joins us one more time to discuss the conservatives who may have considered themselves “politically homeless” and whether they have a home again following the Convention. Preparations already underway for the 2028 presidential electionWe haven’t even had the 2024 general election, but prospective presidential candidates are already looking towards 2028. People like Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Wesley Hunt are already looking to Iowa, trying to court delegates for a potential race. Would vice presidential candidate JD Vance also throw his hat in the ring? The KSL at Night hosts discuss 2028 possibilities and also talk about why we’re talking about this right now. The rumors continue to swirl around Biden’s political futureThe rumors about whether or not Biden will continue in the presidential race continue today. Will he drop out today? Will he drop out on Sunday? Will he continue? His campaign says he’ll be back on the campaign trail next week, once he’s recovered from COVID. Still, the calls from Democrats for Biden to step aside continue to grow. We discuss Biden and the Democratic Party’s paths going forward. Discussing the execution process here in UtahThe State of Utah is preparing to conduct its first death row execution in 14 years. The process has come under fire for a few things, including the drug concoction and the secrecy regarding the protocols. Hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas discuss the process and transparency — of lack thereof — of Utah’s execution protocols. The Lyman campaign continues to face access restriction to signaturesPhil Lyman, former GOP candidate for Utah Governor, was dealt another blow as his campaign continues to request access to candidate signatures. The state records committee decided to not allow the release of 30-60 signatures for a different campaign, saying it was because of a lawsuit in Washington County. One member of the committee said it was in the public’s interest to see the signatures. The KSL at Night hosts talk about transparency versus privacy. Dominion Energy becomes Enbridge GasRecently, Utah’s natural gas provider has changed ownership; Dominion Energy is now Enbridge Gas. Jorgan Hofeling, Communications Strategic Advisor with Enbridge joins our show to explain the changes to the company. We also discuss ways you — as the consumer — can avoid some scams trying to take advantage of this updated name. A rising trend in dating: ‘Pebbling’The week is just about over – are you going on any dates this weekend? It seems like a perfect time to talk about a dating trend on the rise: Pebbling. It’s a new-ish trend in human dating, mirroring something that penguins have done forever. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas kick off the weekend with a fun, light discussion on pebbling.

In 2020, Virginia became the first southern state to lay out a legal mandate for a carbon-free electrical grid. That's why it was a surprise to many when Dominion Energy announced plans to build a NEW natural gas plant in Chesterfield County. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports it could be the first of several so-called peaker […]

Vestas in Turkey has suspended their generator factory project and blade production in the country after loosened locality requirements for wind. Avangrid has sold its Kitty Hawk North offshore lease to Dominion Energy for $160 million. LS Greenlink invests $681 million in a Virginia factory, creating 330 full time jobs. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.com Allen Hall: I'm Allen Hall, president of Weather Guard Lightning Tech. And I'm here with the founder and CEO of IntelStor, Phil Totaro, and the chief commercial officer of Weather Guard, Joel Saxum, and this is your NewsFlash. News Flash is brought to you by our friends at IntelStor. If you want market intelligence that generates revenue, then book a demonstration of IntelStor at intelstor.Com. Avangrid, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, has announced the sale of its Kitty Hawk North offshore wind lease area to Dominion Energy for approximately 160 million. The deal includes a nearly 40, 000 acre lease and associated assets with Dominion Energy paying 117 million for the lease acquisition and reimbursing Avangrid for development costs. Avangrid is retaining ownership of Kitty Hawk South Lease, which it plans to continue developing. All right, Phil. There seems to be a lot of swapping of of repurchased ocean land. Off the coast of the United States here, what is going on? Why is Avangrid selling one site and keeping another? What's happening? Philip Totaro: Well, I simply put, this sounds like they, have a bigger slice of cake than they can maybe eat by themselves so to speak. So they just want to be able to, this is one way that they can kind of divide up the site. a chunk of it without having to bring in an equity partner on the full project site, which is actually pretty clever, right? So I have to give them credit for that. Keep in mind as well that, of the projects in the US that have now been officially consented, Avangrid's got something like 20 something percent of them. So, this is, uh, it's getting expensive. And Iberdrola wants to be able to, control their costs. This is also one way of doing that, too. Joel Saxum: Another thing to think about here with Dominion Energy, if you've been following the offshore wind plays along the east coast here for the last year, two, three, four years, as we have here on the podcast, Dominion Energy is one of the groups that has actually been able to go through with their leases. Development costs, getting vessels ready, getting some turbines getting ready for development, getting ready for offshore without really too many hiccups. So the money's there, the PPAs are right, everything is moving forward for Dominion. So they're doing things without too many issues and that may point to this as well. Allen Hall: South Korea based LS Greenlink is investing 681 million to build a state of the art facility in Chesapeake, Virginia. This facility will manufacture high voltage subsea cables for offshore wind farms and is set to create more than 330 full time jobs. It's a significant step for the U. S. offshore wind industry as it'll be the first offshore wind cable manufacturer in the country. Now, Phil, this obviously has tax implications. What is driving LS Greenlink to really build a facility in Virginia? Philip Totaro: Well, besides market demand of which, this factory and fabrication facilities has a total price tag of something like 681 million which is an awful lot of money....

In this episode, we delve into the latest updates in the energy sector following a week of significant political events. We explore Dominion Energy's acquisition of offshore wind rights in the US and highlight the mixed outcomes of recent offshore wind auctions in Estonia. We also provide an in-depth analysis of the recent UK and French elections, examining how the Labour Party's victory in the UK and the unexpected win of France's left-wing party, NFP, will impact energy transition policies in both countries. Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisMaya Chavvakula - News EditorReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2024 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

For Episode 113 we talk with John Larson of Dominion Energy about the development efforts currently underway on the 176 turbine, 2.6GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. John shares how this project has fueled significant economic development in the region while helping the utility diversify their generation portfolio and save on fuel costs. Additional Resources: NCSEA/CICE CVOW Tour: https://www.chambersforinnovation.com/insights/dominion-osw-tour Dominion Acquires Kitty Hawk North: https://prn.to/3W0KHch BOEM Greenlights Additional Leasing Areas: https://bit.ly/45YmOH0 Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Virginia Medicaid's managed care failing to connect patients with prenatal care; Dominion Energy is looking to expand its offshore wind operations; Chesterfield County Public Schools Superintendent to retire; and other stories

S&P futures are indicating a higher open, up +0.23% following broad rallies in Asia. European equity markets are lower in early trade, following broadly firmer levels on Monday. The primary macro story driving the global market is the ongoing hearings by the Bank of Japan regarding bond market adjustments, which kicked off today. Market feedback from these sessions will be critical in gauging a realistic pace for JGB purchase reductions.Companies mentioned: TSMC, Dominion Energy, Paramount, ReNew Energy Global

Dominion Energy is considering building a natural gas power plant on the site of a retired coal plant in Chesterfield, after initially planning to locate it on a nearby property; The Mountain Valley Pipeline won't be ready to begin operations this week, the project's builder told federal regulators; Earlier this week, Virginia's nonpartisan oversight commission released its 2024 plan for evaluating state agencies and initiatives.

This week, Steve and Yvonne interview David Yarborough and William Applegate of Yarborough Applegate Law Firm, LLC (https://www.yarboroughapplegate.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   View/Download Trial Documents   Case Details: Yarborough Applegate secured a landmark jury verdict against Amazon for $44.6 million, including $30 million in punitive damages, after a man was catastrophically injured in a motorcycle collision with an Amazon van on Orangeburg Road in Summerville, South Carolina. This distracted driving case marks the first time Amazon has tested with a jury the issue of whether the online retail and global logistics giant will be held responsible for injuries caused by one of its 285,000 Amazon Delivery Associates (drivers) it calls independent contractors.  Yarborough Applegate attorneys David Yarborough, Alexandra Heaton, and William Applegate, working alongside Nick Clekis of the Clekis Law Firm in Charleston, represented a motorcyclist who sustained a traumatic brain injury and numerous orthopedic injuries in September 2021 when an Amazon Delivery Associate failed to yield to the right of way and turned left directly into his path. We filed suit against the driver, the local delivery company MJV Logistics, and Amazon, Amazon Services, and Amazon Logistics Inc. Source.   Guest Bios: David Yarborough David has a history of achieving record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements for his clients. In December 2023, David and partners obtained a $44.6 million jury verdict against Amazon.com, Inc. in the first case to hold Amazon vicariously liable under an agency theory for the vicarious and negligent acts of its delivery drivers, whom Amazon claims are independent contractors. This was the largest personal injury verdict ever awarded in conservative Dorchester County and is believed to be one of the largest jury verdicts in South Carolina history in an injury case not involving death. Read more about this case here. In October 2021, David achieved the largest dram shop verdict ever in Charleston County, South Carolina, for the sale of alcohol to minors by a Sunoco gas station. David and the firm also achieved one of the top 100 jury verdicts in the United States from their $35.9 million verdict against PEPCO in conservative Montgomery County, Maryland. David has collected jury verdicts and settlements totaling hundreds of millions of dollars for his catastrophically injured clients in cases involving bad faith against insurance companies; industrial plant injuries resulting in worker deaths; product liability from automobile rollovers and industrial machine injuries; toxic chemical spills by railroad companies; pool drownings; trucking and auto accidents; nursing home and daycare negligence; dram shop and alcohol liability negligence by bars and restaurants; and negligence by retail stores, energy companies, apartment complexes, hotels, and construction contractors for job-site, balcony collapse and premises injuries. He is a member of the Charleston Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the South Carolina Association of Justice, the American Association for Justice, the Charleston County Bar's Mental Wellness Committee, Lawyers Helping Lawyers, and the Board of Regents of TriCounty Family Ministries. For the past twenty-five years, David has been heavily involved in mentoring and counseling people suffering from alcoholism and addiction who are seeking recovery. He places a large emphasis on giving back to the local community through free legal work and generous financial and service contributions to local charities each year. He and his wife, Jessica, are Charleston natives and have four children. Prior to founding Yarborough Applegate, David was a partner at another Charleston-based law firm, where he was part of a national trial team defending products liability cases in trials across the United States. His experience handling national litigation and having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts around the country provides him with a varied perspective in discovery strategy, negotiations, and trial. Read Full Bio   William Applegate With nearly twenty years of experience in the courtroom, William is a seasoned trial lawyer with a track record of success. He has successfully litigated complex cases involving toxic torts, electrocutions, police negligence, medical negligence, and premises liability, representing clients suffering from the most severe catastrophic injuries. Beyond having had numerous trial victories, he has also achieved two record-breaking verdicts, been recognized by his peers as one of the top litigators in the state, won numerous awards as a leader in the law, and has been consistently given Martindale-Hubbell's highest ranking as an AV lawyer. Beyond his experience and hard work, he is a passionate advocate for his clients, who are defined by determination and perseverance. William understands that his clients, many of whom find themselves in desperate situations following serious trauma, such as the death of a loved one or experiencing life-altering injuries, are relying on him, and he takes this responsibility personally. In 2014, William and his team represented 28-year-old paralyzed construction worker Hugo Hernandez against PEPCO (Potomac Energy and Power Company). After a two-week trial against PEPCO in Montgomery County, Maryland, the jury awarded Mr. Hernandez $35.9 million in damages in compensation for the overwhelming cost of Mr. Hernandez's future medical care as a young, C4 paraplegic as well as for his pain and suffering and loss of income. This was the largest verdict in Montgomery County history and was one of the largest verdicts in American history for an undocumented worker. In 2019, William represented an undocumented worker who was killed when electrocuted by a power line that was hidden by vegetation, which Dominion Energy had failed to maintain, and a jury returned a $21 million dollar verdict, the largest verdict in the history of Colleton County, SC. In 2021, William represented a Claflin College student who suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car crash caused by a road construction defect. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a $13.1 million dollar verdict against the road contractor Archer Western and the Department of Transportation, also awarding punitive damages against Archer Western. In all three of these cases, William refused offers of millions of dollars to ensure his clients were fully compensated by a jury. William was born in Charleston, SC, and with the exception of studying abroad to become fluent in Spanish, he has remained in SC his entire life. He is a graduate of the College of Charleston and the University of South Carolina School of Law. As a law student, he received the Public Interest Law Society Grant to work in Washington, D.C., served as vice-president of the Pro Bono Board, and was a student member of the John Belton O'Neal Inn of Court. Following law school, he served as law clerk to the Honorable James R. Barber, III, of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of South Carolina before starting in private practice with Motley Rice, one of the largest plaintiff's firms in the country. William has a deep commitment to South Carolina and is very involved in his community in Charleston. He serves on the board of the Historic Charleston Foundation and actively supports numerous charitable organizations, including One80 Place, in their fight against homelessness, Communities in Schools, the Coastal Conservation League, and the Southern Environmental Law Center. William is a regular speaker at various legal conferences, is a member of the American Bar Association and Charleston County Bar Association, and is an active member of the South Carolina Association for Justice. When not working, William and his wife, Lydia, enjoy raising their two children in South Carolina. Read Full Bio   Links: Yarborough Applegate IG: @yarboroughapplegate   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

H. Sterling Burnett, Ph.D. is the director of the Arthur B. Robinson Center on Climate and Environmental Policy at The Heartland Institute. Dominion Energy Atlantic Coast Offshore Wind Project Delayed by Lawsuit Seeking to Protect Endangered Right Whale

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court decided to temporarily permit Texas's Senate Bill 4 to take effect. The bill makes it a crime for migrants to illegally enter the United States—allowing for Texas officials to arrest and/or deport anyone who recently entered the state unlawfully. Adam Liptak of The New York Times writes: “The Supreme Court temporarily sided with Texas on Tuesday in its increasingly bitter fight with the Biden administration over immigration policy, allowing an expansive state law to go into effect that makes it a crime for migrants to enter Texas without authorization. As is typical when the court acts on emergency applications, its order gave no reasons. But Justice Amy Coney Barrett, joined by Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, filed a concurring opinion that seemed to express the majority's bottom line. They were returning the case to an appeals court for a prompt ruling on whether the law should be paused while an appeal moves forward, Justice Barrett wrote. ‘If a decision does not issue soon,' she wrote, ‘the applicants may return to this court.' The three liberal members of the court—Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor—dissented.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/us/supreme-court-texas-immigration.html What is Texas State Bill 4? Maria Mendez of The Texas Tribune writes that the “law would make it a state crime to cross the Texas-Mexico border between ports of entry. If a police officer has probable cause to believe a person illegally crossed the Rio Grande, that person could be charged with a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a punishment of up to six months in jail. For subsequent offenses, the person could be charged with a second-degree felony and face up to 20 years in prison. If the migrant is convicted and has served their sentence, a judge would be required to order police to transport them to a port of entry. A judge could drop the charges if a migrant agrees to return to Mexico, and police could turn over migrant families to Border Patrol agents to avoid separating children from their parents instead of arresting them.” You can read Menendez's full report here: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/18/texas-sb-4-immigration-arrest-law/ Craig Rucker—President of The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a lawsuit his organization, alongside The Heartland Institute, recently filed against the Biden Administration “seeking to overturn their approval of Dominion Energy's plans to start construction of a massive offshore wind project off Virginia that ignores the obvious harm of the endangered North Atlantic right whale. The project consists of the 176 giant wind turbines—each tower taller than the Washington Monument, with turbine blades longer than a football field—to be constructed in the open ocean 25 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. If completed, the project would be the largest of its kind in the world. This Dominion Energy project is one of many offshore wind projects mandated by an executive order issued by President Biden, declaring that a ‘climate crisis' exists that ‘threatens mankind's existence.'” You can read The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow's (CFACT) full statement here: https://www.cfact.org/2024/03/18/coalition-sues-to-block-virginia-offshore-wind-project-to-protect-the-right-whale/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (03/19/2024): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court decided to temporarily permit Texas's Senate Bill 4 to take effect. The bill makes it a crime for migrants to illegally enter the United States—allowing for Texas officials to arrest and/or deport anyone who recently entered the state unlawfully. Adam Liptak of The New York Times writes: “The Supreme Court temporarily sided with Texas on Tuesday in its increasingly bitter fight with the Biden administration over immigration policy, allowing an expansive state law to go into effect that makes it a crime for migrants to enter Texas without authorization. As is typical when the court acts on emergency applications, its order gave no reasons. But Justice Amy Coney Barrett, joined by Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, filed a concurring opinion that seemed to express the majority's bottom line. They were returning the case to an appeals court for a prompt ruling on whether the law should be paused while an appeal moves forward, Justice Barrett wrote. ‘If a decision does not issue soon,' she wrote, ‘the applicants may return to this court.' The three liberal members of the court—Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor—dissented.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/us/supreme-court-texas-immigration.html 3:30pm- What is Texas State Bill 4? Maria Mendez of The Texas Tribune writes that the “law would make it a state crime to cross the Texas-Mexico border between ports of entry. If a police officer has probable cause to believe a person illegally crossed the Rio Grande, that person could be charged with a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a punishment of up to six months in jail. For subsequent offenses, the person could be charged with a second-degree felony and face up to 20 years in prison. If the migrant is convicted and has served their sentence, a judge would be required to order police to transport them to a port of entry. A judge could drop the charges if a migrant agrees to return to Mexico, and police could turn over migrant families to Border Patrol agents to avoid separating children from their parents instead of arresting them.” You can read Menendez's full report here: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/18/texas-sb-4-immigration-arrest-law/ 3:40pm- Craig Rucker—President of The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a lawsuit his organization, alongside The Heartland Institute, recently filed against the Biden Administration “seeking to overturn their approval of Dominion Energy's plans to start construction of a massive offshore wind project off Virginia that ignores the obvious harm of the endangered North Atlantic right whale. The project consists of the 176 giant wind turbines—each tower taller than the Washington Monument, with turbine blades longer than a football field—to be constructed in the open ocean 25 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. If completed, the project would be the largest of its kind in the world. This Dominion Energy project is one of many offshore wind projects mandated by an executive order issued by President Biden, declaring that a ‘climate crisis' exists that ‘threatens mankind's existence.'” You can read The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow's (CFACT) full statement here: https://www.cfact.org/2024/03/18/coalition-sues-to-block-virginia-offshore-wind-project-to-protect-the-right-whale/ 4:05pm- While speaking at a campaign event in Ohio over the weekend, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump predicted that there would be an economic “bloodbath” for the automotive manufacturing industry if he didn't win the 2024 presidential election in November. Democrats and dishonest members of the media took the statement out of context—instead suggesting that Trump had openly called for a “bloodbath”, or a massacre, should he lose. A selectively trimmed nine-second clip was reposted by numerous social media accounts belonging to members of the political left, including: Biden-Harris HQ and Joe Scarborough (who quickly deleted his post). The strategically edited audio inaccurately makes it appear as though Trump is calling for violence. On Monday, morning shows on ABC, CBS, and NBC all promoted the fake narrative as well. 4:10pm- While appearing on Fox News with Jesse Watters, independent journalist Michael Shellenberger warned that progressives, as well as members of the media, have focused on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's “bloodbath” comments as an excuse to censor Trump and his supporters—labeling them collectively as a “violent threat to democracy.” 4:25pm- In a new “opinion video” for The New York Times, journalists Adam Westbrook and Lindsay Crouse attempted to debunk the idea that the deep state is a threat to American civil liberties—and they did so by traveling to Huntsville, Alabama? You can watch the video here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/opinion/trump-deep-state.html 4:40pm- In response to The New York Times's new “opinion video” attempting to debunk the existence of a deep state, billionaire Elon Musk accused the publication of being a “mouthpiece of the state.” 4:50pm- Thomas Catenacci of Fox News writes: “The State of Texas is terminating a massive $8.5 billion investment with trillion-dollar asset manager BlackRock over the state's determination that the firm is engaged in a boycott of energy companies.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/texas-pulls-8-5-billion-blackrock-stunning-blow-esg-movement 5:05pm- While appearing on the Texas Lindsay podcast, Elon Musk—the owner of the social media platform X—revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) used a special portal when communicating with officials at X (then-Twitter) which would “auto-delete” the conversations after two-weeks. Musk noted that this was likely a violation of the Freedom of Information Act. 5:15pm- Did The New York Times just admit that Republicans were right about COVID-19 lockdowns? The Daily Wire News writes: “An analysis piece from The New York Times this week admitted that Republicans by and large were correct—and Democrats were wrong—about policies that kept children out of school during the coronavirus pandemic. The report said that today there is ‘broad acknowledgment among many public health and education experts that extended school closures did not significantly stop the spread of Covid, while the academic harms for children have been large and long-lasting.'” You can read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-york-times-republicans-were-right-about-pandemic-school-policy-democrats-were-wrong 5:20pm- In a new “opinion video” for The New York Times, journalists Adam Westbrook and Lindsay Crouse attempted to debunk the idea that the deep state is a threat to American civil liberties—and they did so by traveling to Huntsville, Alabama? Plus, they interview a federal employee who removes lead from water and enjoys making salads in her spare time! You can watch the video here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/opinion/trump-deep-state.html 5:40pm- Ben Schreckinger of Politico reports: “Prosecutors said a business associate of Jim Biden conspired to defraud Medicare alongside an alleged leader of the Colombo crime family in a brief filed Friday in federal court in New Jersey. The government's accusation is likely to intensify scrutiny of the ties between President Joe Biden's brother and the associate, Mississippi businessman Keaton Langston. The Justice Department named Langston as a co-conspirator in the ongoing fraud case just three weeks after congressional investigators grilled Jim Biden about his relationship with the Mississippi businessman. In the course of a previous prosecution, the Justice Department identified a defendant in the fraud case, Florida businessman Thomas Farese, as a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family, according to court filings.” You can read the full report here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/18/doj-jim-biden-associate-mafia-boss-00147626 5:50pm- While answering questions from the press aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre confirmed that President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama speak with one another often. 6:05pm- Zack Smith—Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program in the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to temporarily permit Texas's Senate Bill 4 to take effect. The bill makes it a crime for migrants to illegally enter the United States and allows for Texas officials to arrest and/or deport anyone who recently entered the state unlawfully. 6:15pm- On Monday “The Don Lemon Show” released its first episode—which included a long-form interview with billionaire Elon Musk. During the conversation, Lemon accused Musk of inaccurately claiming undocumented migrants can alter election outcomes. Musk then explained that undocumented migrants are counted in the census which can result in blue states receiving greater representation in the House of Representatives. 6:30pm- On Tuesday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Former U.S. Central Command Commander General Kenneth McKenzie and former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Mark Milley both testified that there was a severe lack of coordination. Gen. Milley conceded: “I'll be candid. I don't know the exact number of Americans that were left behind” in Afghanistan. 6:50pm- In a recent interview Leslye Headland, writer/producer of the upcoming series “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” explained that one of her goals for the Star Wars franchise is to make it more inclusive. Last year Disney announced a new director for its Star Wars film franchise—Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Obaid-Chinoy has won two Academy Awards for short-films examining injustice in Pakistan, but does that make her the ideal selection for a sci-fi franchise? Obaid-Chinoy said that her goal as a filmmaker has been to “make men uncomfortable,” but aren't most Star Wars fans just looking for an enjoyable two-hour movie? Is Disney destroying the Star Wars franchise?