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Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real engagement programs: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Rob breaks down behavioral debt: the borrowed motivation hiding inside every legacy points, discount, or bonus program, showing why cutting an engagement program off cold is the fastest way to blow it up. He walks through JCPenney's collapse under Ron Johnson, a Fortune 500 rewards program employees now budget around like income, and how LATAM Airlines and Caixa Econômica Federal restructured their own behavioral debt using Octalysis Core Drives instead of switching it off. Listeners learn how to read their program's real balance sheet and start servicing behavioral debt without triggering a JCPenney-style default. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways JCPenney's Ron Johnson scrapped every discount and coupon overnight, replacing them with everyday low pricing; sales fell 25%, roughly $4.3 billion, and he was gone within two years. Ron Johnson later admitted only 1% of JCPenney's sales happened without a discount, meaning 99% of purchases depended on coupons the company had just eliminated. LATAM Airlines kept its miles intact but rebuilt the experience around Core Drive 7 (Unpredictability & Curiosity) and Core Drive 3 (Empowerment of Creativity & Feedback), driving a 153% increase in credit card acquisitions. Caixa Econômica Federal's incentive program had drifted to roughly 10% participation before a rebuild around collective purpose pushed it to 90%, adding $1.06 billion in revenue. Points tied to reaching performance targets ran on Core Drive 4 (Ownership & Possession) and Core Drive 8 (Loss & Avoidance), turning a reward employees didn't need into part of their household income. Topics Covered 0:00 — Behavioral debt hiding under green metrics 0:25 — A Fortune 500 rewards program families budget around 1:39 — Why most engagement advice assumes a blank slate 2:51 — Why behavioral debt hides behind green dashboards 3:29 — Borrowed motivation compounding like real interest 4:17 — JCPenney's Ron Johnson cuts every discount overnight 6:04 — Core Drives 4 and 8 inside the Fortune 500 case 8:07 — Why behavioral debt has no repayment plan 8:59 — Why you can't just switch off behavioral debt 9:20 — LATAM Airlines: servicing debt while building the replacement 11:23 — Caixa's jump from 10% to 90% participation 12:37 — Closing: most loyalty programs are just debt service Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real engagement programs: professorgame.com/WildCD Mentioned in This Episode LATAM Airlines Gamification Case Study (The Octalysis Group) Caixa Econômica Federal Banking Gamification Case Study (The Octalysis Group) The Octalysis Framework JCPenney's 2011-2013 "everyday low prices" strategy under CEO Ron Johnson Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question

In part 2 of his new series, Finding a Solution to the Federal Hemp Ban, Jonathan Miller interviews Christopher Lackner, Founder and President of the Hemp Beverage Alliance. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is the Hemp Beverage Alliance and what is its mission?What the current marketplace for hemp beverages?What kind of regulation would you like for the hemp beverage industry, and how closely do that compare to alcohol?Should there be THC milligram limits on hemp beverages and if so, what would they be?What is your organization doing to prevent the hemp ban from taking effect? Which legislation do you support?What can our listeners do to join in these efforts?

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S.Paulo’ desta segunda-feira (03/08/2026): A Polícia Federal investiga a lobista Roberta Luchsinger e Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, o Lulinha, por suspeita de tráfico de influência em órgãos do governo federal. Levantamento mostra que a empresária fez 42 visitas a ministérios e ao Palácio do Planalto entre 2023 e 2024, mas 41 delas não foram registradas nas agendas oficiais. Fábio Luís é alvo de inquérito aberto na quinta-feira, dia 30, a pedido da PF, que apura se ele utilizou a influência do pai para defender interesses empresariais com a administração pública. A defesa de Luchsinger afirma que sua atuação como representante de clientes foi regular, enquanto a defesa de Lulinha nega que ele tenha recebido pagamentos ou usado influência para beneficiar empresários. Política: PT lança Lula candidato com foco em mulheres, idosos e soberania Economia: Conta de luz no Brasil supera a de 77 países; reforma cortaria custo em até 32% Internacional: Ortega aposta em distração de Trump para consolidar dinastia na Nicarágua Metrópole: Nova passagem subterrânea na Estação da Luz facilitará acesso a CPTM e metrôSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Federal contracts often go to first-time vendors who never had the experience listed in the job description, and the fastest path in is a short, targeted proposal that answers one buyer's actual concern. David Rambhajan, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founder who built and later sold an industrial construction company after starting with a $9,000 loan from his mother, walks through the sharpshooter framework he used to land his first role with zero skills, zero experience, and zero education on paper. What you'll learn in this episode: The 200-300-500 yard framework for pacing a federal pursuit so you stop groveling and start closing The exact cold-call script David used after a written rejection to earn a real conversation with the decision-maker Why offering to work one week free flipped a "not a fit" rejection into a job offer inside the same week How David used a $9,000 loan to start a construction company and which certifications he pursued first The mistake most new contractors make with certifications, and what to do instead of chasing them for their own sake Chapters: 0:00 - Sponsor read and the 70 places federal contracts hide 0:48 - The 200-yard rejection letter that started everything 1:35 - Cold-calling the marketing manager at 300 yards 3:05 - Building the proposal at Kinko's and hand-delivering it 4:40 - The one-week free-work offer that closed the job 5:55 - Landing the job and taking over the boss's role in a year 7:19 - Starting the construction company with a $9K loan from mom 8:10 - Getting SDVOSB and 8(a) certified, and the lesson ten years later Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

Federal agencies lease office and program space through contracts that can run four to ten years, and a bidder does not need to own or manage any property to win one. Eric Coffie coaches a live caller through the exact structure: partner with a commercial real estate broker to source the building, then bid the government a marked-up lease rate and keep the difference as your fee. What you'll learn in this episode: - Why a federal building lease contract does not require you to own or manage property - The difference between a residential broker and a commercial real estate broker, and why it matters for this bid type - How a markup on the lease rate becomes your profit on the deal - Why calling the contracting officer directly can save you from bidding on a recompete that never leaves its current building - The one form most solicitations require to prove you have a relationship with the building owner before you submit Chapters: 0:00 - Why finding contracts beats winning them 0:48 - Caller question, bidding armed forces career center leases 1:37 - Partnering with a commercial real estate broker 3:02 - Where your fee actually comes from 5:04 - Confirming the relationship with the building owner 6:51 - Why action beats research paralysis 7:02 - Reaching out to the contracting officer first 9:02 - Closing, Federal Help Center community Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

No 3 em 1 desta sexta-feira (31), o destaque foi que apesar da Senadora Tereza Cristina (PP) ter sinalizado a possibilidade de fazer parte da campanha presidencial do senador e candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), o Progressistas barrou a parceria e reafirmou a neutralidade nas eleições. Dessa forma Flávio segue sem um nome para vice a cinco dias do fim das convenções partidárias. Reportagem: Bruno Pinheiro. Com a negativa do Partido Progressistas sobre a possibilidade de Tereza Cristina compor a chapa do senador e candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), o presidente da Frente Parlamentar da Agropecuária, Pedro Lupion (Progressistas), passou a ser cotado para a posição. Reportagem: Bruno Pinheiro. O candidato à presidência Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) afirmou não entender a preferência do eleitorado feminino pelo atual presidente Lula (PT). Flávio apontou, ainda, que as pautas defendidas pela direita são pautas de interesse do eleitorado feminino. O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal André Mendonça retirou o sigilo sobre a investigação contra o senador Jaques Wagner. A polícia Federal identificou 74 chamadas entre Jaques e o ex-sócio de Daniel Vorcaro, Augusto Lima, em um período de 18 meses. Reportagem: Janaína Camelo. Mais de 50 mil imigrantes ilegais provenientes do Marrocos cruzaram a fronteira com a Espanha. A grande maioria atravessou a fronteira pela via marítima, o que culminou na morte de 57 pessoas e deixou diversas outras feridas. Reportagem: Luca Bassani. O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal André Mendonça autorizou inquérito da Polícia Federal contra o filho do atual presidente Lula (PT), Fábio Luíz Lula da Silva, o Lulinha. O empresário é suspeito de corrupção e tráfico de influência. Reportagem: Janaína Camelo. O presidente nacional do PL, Valdemar Costa Neto, se reuniu com a ex-primeira-dama Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) para discutir a possível candidatura de Michelle ao Senado. O que ficou definido na reunião é que quem decidirá se Michelle concorrerá à vaga é o ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro (PL). Reportagem: Beatriz Souza. O presidente dos Estados Unidos Donald Trump afirmou que Israel está muito satisfeito com o acordo que prevê o desarmamento do grupo terrorista Hamas. Em um post nas redes sociais, Trump afirmou que o Hamas e os EUA chegaram a um acordo sobre o plano de 20 pontos para Gaza. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. O senador e candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) afirmou que não quer participar dos debates eleitorais caso o atual presidente Lula (PT) não participe. Reportagem: Beatriz Souza. As campanhas presidenciais e do governo do estado apostam em propagandas de rádio e televisão para alavancar candidaturas e atingir um número maior de eleitores. A avaliação é que a mídia tradicional atinge o eleitor mais simples, das classes C e D, e também o eleitor que ainda está indeciso. Reportagem: João Vitor Revedilho. O ex-governador de Goiás e candidato à Presidência Ronaldo Caiado (PSD) disparou críticas contra os concorrentes afirmando que o atual presidente Lula (PT) e o candidato Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) enfraquecem os debates. Caiado afirmou ainda que se estiver no segundo turno, acredita que irá ganhar de Lula. Reportagem: Matheus Dias. Tudo isso e muito mais você acompanha no 3 em 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the current financial landscape, emphasizing the importance of understanding market dynamics, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the impact of government intervention on economic growth. He critiques financial journalism for its lack of accountability and stresses the need for financial literacy and personal responsibility in investing. Markowski also explores the commodification of financial news and how advertising influences coverage, urging listeners to take ownership of their financial decisions.

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste sábado (01): Após desentendimentos com Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), a ex-primeira-dama Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) decidiu disputar uma vaga no Senado pelo Distrito Federal. A confirmação oficial deve ocorrer na convenção do partido, após articulação com Valdemar Costa Neto (PL). Agentes da Polícia Federal trocaram tiros com criminosos que tentavam invadir a área de carga do Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos para enviar cocaína à Europa. Os suspeitos abandonaram a droga e fugiram, desencadeando buscas com apoio das polícias Civil e Militar. Com o fim do recesso parlamentar, aliados do presidente Lula (PT) devem pressionar Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil) para votação da lei de diretrizes orçamentárias. Além do orçamento, governistas preveem embates no Senado sobre o projeto da escala de trabalho 6x1. Em evento em Belo Horizonte, Ronaldo Caiado (PSD) criticou Lula (PT) e Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) por evitarem debates sobre os problemas do país. O pré-candidato afirmou que a polarização desvia o foco das reais demandas da população. O especialista em relações internacionais Igor Lucena analisou no Jornal da Manhã a escalada de conflitos globais e o avanço de um ciclo neorealista entre as potências. O analista também criticou a postura ideológica da política externa do governo de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT). Após reunião de quatro horas com a cúpula do Republicanos, o senador Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) não conseguiu reverter o veto do partido à sua candidatura ao governo de Minas Gerais. O impasse provocou rearticulações políticas no estado e demissões na gestão de Mateus Simões (PSD). A Fifa anunciou a desistência do projeto da Fifa Forward Enterprise, que previa vender participação minoritária dos seus direitos comerciais a investidores privados por US$ 4,2 bilhões. O recuo ocorreu após forte oposição e ameaça de boicote liderada pela Uefa e apoiada por outras confederações. O Republicanos oficializa a candidatura do governador Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) à reeleição em São Paulo. O evento reúne aliados da direita e conta com a presença do pré-candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), além do apoio de 11 partidos. A primeira Feira Literária de Embu das Artes realiza homenagem ao jornalista e radialista Joseval Peixoto no Centro Cultural Mestre Assis. O evento gratuito conta com a presença do prefeito Hugo Prado (Republicanos) e de lideranças locais para celebrar a carreira do comunicador. O pesquisador José Pimenta analisa a decisão do governo Lula (PT) de acionar a OMC contra a sobretaxa de 25% dos EUA. O especialista avalia que a medida funciona como pressão política, mas tem impacto prático limitado na rotina dos exportadores. O cientista político Valdir Pucci analisou a postura dos partidos nas convenções eleitorais. Ele explicou que as legendas têm priorizado a formação de bancadas no Congresso Nacional e adotado cautela antes de fechar alianças com pré-candidatos à Presidência da República. Cerca de 40 mil clientes ainda enfrentam a falta de energia elétrica no Estado do Rio de Janeiro após o forte vendaval de quarta-feira. A demora das concessionárias Light e Enel no restabelecimento do serviço tem provocado prejuízos e protestos de moradores na capital e na Baixada Fluminense. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 187 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val breaks down a recent article warning young federal employees of a possible reduction in Social Security benefits in the future, and what you should be doing now to stay ahead of the curve! https://www.fedsmith.com/2026/07/28/should-younger-federal-employees-plan-retirement-without-social-security/#google_vignette Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. ---

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Confira nesta edição do JR 24 Horas: A sexta-feira (31) foi tensa e violenta no maior aeroporto do hemisfério Sul - em Guarulhos, na Grande São Paulo. Agentes da Polícia Federal trocaram tiros com bandidos que queriam embarcar cocaína escondida em aviões para a Europa. A movimentação foi flagrada pela Polícia Federal. Criminosos estariam abastecendo com drogas um dos carrinhos que transportam bagagem na pista do Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo, em Guarulhos.  

Arthur Herman credits Vannevar Bush's "The Endless Frontier" manifesto with persuading FDR to fund basic scientific research through universities, laying the groundwork for Silicon Valley. This federal support enabled discoveries in information theory and microchip development, transforming the American economy. The evolution from massive mainframes like the IBM 360 to modern microchips illustrates the imaginative leap of founders who see opportunities where others see only current technology. (15)

-- On the Show: -- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett attempts to reframe a missed growth forecast as an economic boom during a Fox interview -- Elaine Chao appears in identical clothing across two separate photographs released weeks apart following Mitch McConnell's absence -- New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman claims without evidence that Democrats plan to steal the upcoming midterm elections -- Republican officials fear potential Democratic midterm victories could trigger congressional investigations into White House misconduct -- Fox News hosts acknowledge that Donald Trump's signature tax legislation suffers from low public approval and poor messaging -- Federal employment data shows American manufacturing lost thousands of jobs despite Trump's campaign promises -- On the Bonus Show: About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta, Spain in 24 hours, Republicans are far more willing to excuse scandals than Democrats, Elon Musk plans to spend $120 million on the midterms this year, and much more...

PBM Reform Podcast Sponsored by American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) Host: Greg Reybold Special Guest: Ben Mudd, PharmD, Executive Director, Kentucky Pharmacists Association   Momentum for meaningful pharmacy benefit manager reform is building in Washington.   In this episode of the PBM Reform Podcast, host Greg Reybold welcomes Dr. Ben Mudd, Executive Director of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association, to examine the bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back Act, H.R. 6610, and what its advancement could mean for patients, pharmacists, employers, and the future of independent pharmacy.   On July 22, 2026, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform reported the legislation favorably following a committee markup. Introduced by Chairman James Comer of Kentucky and Representative Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, the bill would establish new requirements for pharmacy benefit managers participating in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.   The proposed reforms would require participating PBMs to provide fair pharmacy reimbursement, apply manufacturer rebates toward reducing beneficiaries' prescription drug costs, prohibit patient steering to PBM-affiliated pharmacies, increase transparency, and establish penalties for noncompliance.   Greg and Ben discuss why the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program could become an important proving ground for broader PBM accountability and how federal action may influence commercial plans, state legislation, and future healthcare policy.   Episode Discussion   The conversation explores:   Why H.R. 6610 has attracted bipartisan support How PBM reimbursement practices threaten independent pharmacy sustainability The impact of patient steering and PBM-affiliated pharmacy networks Why manufacturer rebates should directly reduce patients' prescription costs What “fair reimbursement” must include to protect pharmacy access How enforcement provisions and financial penalties could improve accountability Kentucky's role in advancing pharmacy and PBM reform The connection between federal legislation and state-level advocacy What pharmacists should communicate to legislators and patients The remaining steps required before H.R. 6610 can become law   Dr. Mudd brings the perspective of a practicing community pharmacist and association executive who has worked extensively in pharmacy advocacy. A graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, he practiced in both chain and independent pharmacy settings before assuming leadership of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association.   Ben is running for Kentucky State Senate position this November. Lear more about his platform and issues most important: https://www.votemudd.com/meet-ben   Key Takeaway   PBM reform is no longer simply an industry debate. It is a patient-access, healthcare-affordability, pharmacy-choice, and community-infrastructure issue.   The Pharmacists Fight Back Act represents a significant federal effort to separate PBM compensation from practices that may increase drug costs, restrict patient choice, and financially disadvantage independent pharmacies. The legislation's advancement is an important milestone—but pharmacists must remain informed, engaged, and vocal as the bill moves through the legislative process.   Subscribe to the PBM Reform Podcast for continuing coverage of legislation, regulation, litigation, and advocacy shaping the future of pharmacy benefit management and community pharmacy.   The PBM Reform Podcast is sponsored by American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc., supporting independent pharmacies and advocating for a more transparent, competitive, and patient-centered prescription drug marketplace.

Federal officials have announced plans to phase out Biden-era Medicare Part D premium subsidies, shifting policy away from previous administration programs. In this clip from the Rational Boomer Podcast, we break down what Medicare Part D is, why the administration argues current structures favor private insurance carriers, and how these changes could impact your prescription drug costs and out-of-pocket expenses.

O ministro André Mendonça, do STF, autorizou a Polícia Federal a dar continuidade a diligências investigativas envolvendo Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, o Lulinha. Em entrevista, o presidente Lula afirmou que o filho 'jura todo dia ser inocente'.Papo Antagonista é o programa que explica e debate os principais acontecimentos do dia com análises críticas e aprofundadas sobre a política brasileira e seus bastidores.    O programa traz contexto e opinião sobre os temas mais quentes da atualidade. Com foco em jornalismo, eleições e debate, é um espaço essencial para quem busca informação de qualidade.    

Relatório da Polícia Federal no âmbito da Operação Compliance Zero apontou a presença do senador Jaques Wagner em uma lista de 'lembranças de fim de ano' de um ex-sócio do Banco Master.O documento da Polícia Federal baseia-se na extração de dados telefônicos apreendidos e foi tornado público com a retirada de sigilo das investigações pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal. Papo Antagonista é o programa que explica e debate os principais acontecimentos do dia com análises críticas e aprofundadas sobre a política brasileira e seus bastidores.    O programa traz contexto e opinião sobre os temas mais quentes da atualidade. Com foco em jornalismo, eleições e debate, é um espaço essencial para quem busca informação de qualidade.    

No Papo Antagonista desta sexta-feira, 31, falamos sobre uma lista intitulada "Lembranças de Final de Ano" presente em um diálogo interceptado pela Polícia Federal no celular do empresário Augusto Ferreira Lima, ex-sócio do Banco Master, revelou que o banqueiro considerou entregar vinhos a figuras centrais da política da Bahia e do cenário nacional.O documento integra a análise de materiais apreendidos na Operação Compliance Zero.Papo Antagonista é o programa que explica e debate os principais acontecimentos do dia com análises críticas e aprofundadas sobre a política brasileira e seus bastidores.    O programa traz contexto e opinião sobre os temas mais quentes da atualidade. Com foco em jornalismo, eleições e debate, é um espaço essencial para quem busca informação de qualidade.    

O ministro André Mendonça, do STF, autorizou a Polícia Federal a abrir inquérito para investigar Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, o Lulinha, por suspeita de corrupção e tráfico de influência no mercado de cannabis medicinal, com possíveis contatos junto ao Ministério da Saúde e ao gabinete da Presidência.Lula reagiu dizendo que o filho "não terá privilégios" e precisará provar a inocência, enquanto Flávio Bolsonaro transformou o caso em munição de campanha. No Meio-Dia em Brasília, Wilson Lima, Ricardo Kertzman e Rodolfo Borges analisam por que o presidente jamais foi de fato inocentado na Lava-Jato e como o inquérito reabre a agenda anticorrupção na eleição de 2026.Meio-Dia em Brasília traz as principais notícias e análises da política nacional direto   de Brasília.     Com apresentação de José Inácio Pilar e Wilson Lima, o programa aborda os temas mais quentes do cenário político e econômico do Brasil.     Com um olhar atento sobre política, notícias e economia, mantém o público bem informado.    Transmissão ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira às 12h no nosso canal do Youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/@OAntagonista  Apoie o jornalismo independente. Assine O Antagonista e Crusoé com 10% via Pix ou Google Pay:  https://assine.oantagonista.com.br/   Siga O Antagonista no X:  https://x.com/o_antagonista   Acompanhe O Antagonista no canal do WhatsApp. Boletins diários, conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo e muito mais.  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2SurQHLHQbI5yJN344  Inscreva-se no canal, ative as notificações e deixe sua opinião nos comentários!  Leia mais em www.oantagonista.com.br | www.crusoe.com.br #stf #pf #lulinha #investigacao #lula #governo #politica #noticias #opiniao #inquerito #justica #brasil #podcasts #bastidores #analise #impacto #influencia #andre #mendonca #brasilia

Adam Bodner is a Government Real Estate Consultant with a passion for facilitating communications and creating win-win scenarios for his agency and private sector clients. Mike Petrusky asks Adam why he believes that effective communication is fundamental to the success of facility and asset management projects, and he says most failures can be traced back to communication breakdowns between stakeholders. They explore how bridging the cultural, procedural, and language gaps between government and private sector organizations is essential for successful collaboration and project outcomes. Adam shares that the implementation of new technology is often hindered by lack of training, insufficient change management, and lack of leadership, so storytelling and effective "selling" of new ideas is always necessary to drive organizational adoption and change. Facility and asset management often face challenges related to resource constraints and lack of specialized expertise within federal agencies highlighting the need for strategic partnerships, so Mike and Adam offer the inspiration you will need to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bodner-0943ba82/ Find out more about FRPA: https://frpa.wildapricot.org/ Explore Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J  

The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act reaches far beyond acquisition reform. It also reflects how Congress is shaping the future of defense technology, emerging technology, supply chains, and the federal workforce responsible for delivering the next generation of national security capabilities.In this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, Arun Seraphin continues his conversation with acquisition policy expert Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton and Associates, for part two of a two-part discussion on the FY27 NDAA. Together, they examine how lawmakers are advancing defense technology, emerging technology, workforce modernization, and supply chains to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base and shape the future of U.S. national security.Key topics include:How Congress is approaching robotics, autonomous systems, and other emerging technology priorities, and what new legislative language could mean for future defense technology capabilities.Supply chains and Defense Industrial Base provisions aimed at strengthening resilience, improving visibility, and reducing vulnerabilities across critical defense manufacturing networks.Quantum computing initiatives and how Congress is positioning the Department of Defense to maintain its defense technology advantage in a rapidly evolving field of emerging technology.Federal workforce reforms designed to improve talent recruitment, retention, and the government's ability to support acquisition reform while keeping pace with emerging technology innovation.NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute: https://www.ndiaeti.org NDIA Emerging Technologies Conference: https://www.ndiatechexpo.org Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0 Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3 Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications covering all things emerging tech, visit: ndiaeti.org #DefenseInnovation #SupplyChains #EmergingTechnology #DefenseIndustrialBase #NationalSecurity keywords:-          Defense technology-          Supply chains-          Emerging technology-          Acquisition reform

Plus: A positive update on the health of the Canadian economy, a Canadian national detained on spying charges in Belgium wants out of pretrial detention, Prime Minister Mark Carney throws his support behind a multi-billion-dollar port expansion plan in Vancouver, European soccer's governing body votes to boycott FIFA tournaments over an equity selloff plan, and the Odyssey sees box office success after billionaire Elon Musk calls to boycott the film. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Day in Legal History: America's First PatentOn July 31, 1790, the United States issued its first patent under the newly enacted Patent Act of 1790. The patent was granted to Samuel Hopkins of Vermont for an improved method of producing potash and pearl ash, chemicals widely used in fertilizer, soapmaking, and glass production. President George Washington, Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph personally signed the patent—a reminder that, in the nation's earliest years, the federal government itself directly evaluated patent applications.The Patent Act of 1790 was one of Congress's first major efforts to implement the Constitution. Article I, Section 8 authorizes Congress to “promote the progress of science and useful arts” by granting inventors exclusive rights to their discoveries for limited periods. Rather than viewing patents as natural rights, the Framers saw them as legal incentives designed to encourage innovation while ultimately benefiting the public.The original patent system was remarkably small. A board consisting of Jefferson, Randolph, and Secretary of War Henry Knox decided whether an invention was “sufficiently useful and important” to merit protection. As the country industrialized, that system quickly became overwhelmed, leading Congress to create a more formal Patent Office in 1836 with professional examiners and standardized procedures.The first patent issued on this day marked the beginning of what has become one of the world's most influential intellectual property systems. Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office grants hundreds of thousands of patents each year, and patent law continues to shape industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to software and artificial intelligence.President Donald Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whose nomination has stalled because of a dispute over a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have withheld their support while demanding written assurances that the Justice Department will not establish the program. The fund emerged from a proposed settlement of Trump's $10 billion lawsuit accusing the Internal Revenue Service of improperly handling his tax records. Critics contend that the program could use taxpayer money to compensate Trump supporters who claim they were unfairly targeted by federal authorities, including people investigated or prosecuted in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump defended the proposal by arguing that victims of government misconduct deserve compensation and maintained that he would not personally benefit from it. Cornyn and Tillis have also objected to a separate provision that could shield Trump and certain associates from future IRS audits. Blanche reportedly met with the senators as the Justice Department attempted to resolve the disagreement. Even without confirmation, Blanche may be able to remain acting attorney general while his nomination is pending, provided that Trump does not formally withdraw it and the Senate does not reject it.Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization' fund as Blanche nomination stalls | ReutersNew York Attorney General Letitia James has sued prediction-market operator Kalshi, alleging that the company is offering illegal gambling without a state license. Kalshi allows customers to trade contracts tied to the outcomes of sporting events, elections, television programs, and other future events. New York argues that these transactions function as wagers because customers risk money on outcomes they cannot control. State officials also object to Kalshi allowing customers between the ages of 18 and 20 to participate, while New York generally requires mobile sports bettors to be at least 21. The lawsuit seeks to stop the allegedly unlawful activity, recover Kalshi's gains, impose civil penalties worth three times those gains, and obtain restitution for customers. James previously brought similar cases against prediction-market platforms operated by Coinbase and Gemini. Kalshi argues that its contracts are federally regulated derivatives under the exclusive authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, rather than gambling products governed by individual states. The CFTC has supported that position and filed an emergency request seeking to prevent New York from enforcing its gambling laws against the company. Courts in several other states have already restricted Kalshi's operations, while a federal judge in New York recently declined to protect the company from state enforcement. The litigation could determine whether prediction markets must comply with state gambling laws, federal commodities regulation, or both.New York Says Kalshi's Prediction Markets Are Illegal GamblingFormer federal health official Anthony Fauci could face a contempt-of-Congress referral after refusing to answer more than 100 questions during a Senate investigation into the government's response to COVID-19. Senator Rand Paul, the Republican chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said the panel would consider referring Fauci for prosecution. Federal law makes it a crime for a person summoned by Congress to deliberately refuse to provide relevant testimony or requested documents. Congress cannot prosecute the offense itself, however, so a committee must approve a referral, followed by the full Senate or House, before the Justice Department decides whether to pursue charges. Reuters reported that a Senate referral would likely require 60 votes, meaning some Democratic support would be necessary. Prosecutors would then need to persuade a grand jury that Fauci intentionally refused to answer questions that fell within the committee's legitimate investigation. Fauci would likely argue that the Fifth Amendment allowed him to remain silent because his testimony could expose him to criminal liability. President Joe Biden previously pardoned Fauci for possible federal offenses committed between 2014 and January 2025, but that pardon does not cover conduct occurring after Biden left office. The pardon creates an unsettled legal issue because courts have not clearly decided whether a witness may invoke the Fifth Amendment regarding conduct already covered by a presidential pardon. Even if Congress approves a referral, the Justice Department and a Washington grand jury would still have separate opportunities to decline the case.Could Fauci face criminal charges for refusing Senate COVID questions? | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Federal regulators have given the green light to Amazon-owned Zoox, granting the first commercial exemption for a purpose-built robotaxi without traditional driver controls. We break down how Zoox's unique steering wheel-free, carriage-style pod compares to existing fleets from Waymo and Tesla, what the NHTSA approval means for paid commercial deployment, and how the autonomous vehicle landscape is shifting on public roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No “Estadão Analisa” desta sexta-feira, 31, Carlos Andreazza fala sobre a Polícia Federal, que tentou dar um drible no ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal, André Mendonça, e retirar da sua batuta as investigações envolvendo Fábio Luiz Lula da Silva, o Lulinha, filho do presidente Lula. Nas apurações do caso do INSS, cujo relator é Mendonça, os investigadores descobriram as ligações de Lulinha com Antonio Carlos Antunes, conhecido como o “Careca do INSS”. E lá no meio estava também uma suspeita de tráfico de influência do filho do presidente Lula a favor do canabidiol junto ao ministério da Saúde. Antunes chegou a levar Lulinha numa viagem à Portugal sobre o tema. A decisão da Polícia Federal de formalizar um pedido ao Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) para a abertura de uma nova frente de investigação contra Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, o Lulinha, provocou estranhamento nos bastidores da Corte. A PF pediu para apurar suspeitas de tráfico de influência do empresário no Palácio do Planalto e no Ministério da Saúde, em tratativas de negócios sobre o uso de cannabis medicinal. O relator do caso do INSS no STF é o ministro André Mendonça. Mas a petição no Supremo não foi direcionada a ele. Foi enviada para distribuição geral. Depois, coincidentemente terminou ficando com o próprio Mendonça, por sorteio. O ministro autorizou o novo inquérito. Acompanhe Estadão Analisa com o colunista Carlos Andreazza, de segunda a sexta-feira, o programa traz uma curadoria dos temas mais relevantes do noticiário, deixando de lado o que é espuma, para se aprofundar no que é relevante Assine por R$1,90/mês e tenha acesso ilimitado ao conteúdo do Estadão. Acesse: https://ofertas.estadao.com.br/_digital/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal agencies often struggle to turn high‑level guidance on AI and cybersecurity into everyday decisions about procurement, deployment and risk. NIST's new Cyber AI Profile is meant to help close that gap by showing how AI risk management can work in practice. We'll talk about how it's intended to be used and what not to do with it, with Kat Megas, the program manager for cybersecurity, privacy and AI at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Confira no Morning Show desta sexta-feira (31): O governo do Paraguai convocou o embaixador brasileiro em Assunção para entregar uma nota oficial de protesto contra declarações do presidente Lula (PT) sobre a Guerra da Tríplice Aliança. A fala gerou forte reação no Congresso paraguaio, que acusou o petista de distorcer a história. O presidente da Argentina, Javier Milei, anunciou um projeto de reforma do BC para proibir o financiamento do Estado e impedir orçamentos deficitários. Segundo o liberal, a medida visa colocar fim ao financiamento da classe política via impressão de moeda. Em entrevista a um podcast, o presidente Lula (PT) afirmou que avaliará o nível dos adversários antes de confirmar presença nos debates de TV. A bancada do Morning Show analisa a estratégia política do petista, o impacto da ausência de postulantes à reeleição em confrontos diretos e os reflexos dessa decisão no jogo eleitoral das eleições de 2026. Relatórios da Polícia Federal revelam que o senador e ex-líder do governo Jaques Wagner (PT-BA) trocou 74 ligações com Augusto Ferreira Lima, ex-sócio do Banco Master, somando mais de 5h30 de diálogos. Direto de Brasília, o repórter André Anelli detalha os desdobramentos da investigação, enquanto a bancada do Morning Show analisa o impacto político e institucional do caso. Após o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) confirmar que a senadora Tereza Cristina aceitou o convite para ser sua vice, o Progressistas (PP) publicou nota oficial declarando neutralidade na eleição presidencial. A bancada do Morning Show analisa a decisão da cúpula do PP, o impacto no agronegócio e a necessidade de Flávio buscar uma chapa puro-sangue no PL. A Polícia Civil do Rio de Janeiro revelou que a facção criminosa Comando Vermelho promoveu treinamentos para operar drones com carga explosiva. O repórter Rodrigo Viga traz os detalhes dessa nova tática do crime organizado na capital fluminense, e a bancada do Morning Show analisa os riscos para a segurança pública e a sofisticação das operações do tráfico. A travessia a nado de milhares de imigrantes vindo do Marrocos em direção ao enclave espanhol de Ceuta deixou dezenas de mortos e provocou um colapso humanitário. Diante da crise, países europeus analisam suspender a Espanha da livre circulação no continente. A Caixa Econômica Federal começou a depositar a distribuição dos lucros do FGTS referentes a 2025 para mais de 130 milhões de brasileiros. A repórter Danubia Braga traz os detalhes sobre os valores, quem tem direito ao crédito na conta e como consultar o saldo. A dermatologista Dra. Valéria Campos participa do Morning Show para analisar a internação do influenciador William Silva. A médica adverte sobre a gravidade das infecções faciais, explica a anatomia do "triângulo do perigo" e ensina os cuidados necessários de higiene ao tratar acnes e evitar lesões permanentes na pele. O lendário ex-zagueiro da seleção italiana e do Milan Franco Baresi morreu aos 66 anos. Campeão mundial em 1982 e vice em 1994, Baresi é reconhecido como um dos maiores defensores de todos os tempos. Em decisão unânime, 55 federações da UEFA anunciaram um boicote total a torneios da FIFA contra o plano da entidade de criar uma empresa privada e vender ações a investidores. A medida coloca em risco a Copa do Mundo Feminina no Brasil e atinge contratos milionários com a Netflix. O humorista Gustavo Tubarão virou centro de polêmica nas redes sociais após fazer piadas e citações íntimas em seus votos de casamento. A bancada do Morning Show analisa o discurso em tom de brincadeira, a repercussão negativa entre os internautas e o debate sobre os limites do humor em cerimônias religiosas. Essas e outras notícias você confere no Morning Show.

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 In this episode of American Potential, special guest host Heather Andrews sits down with Utah Attorney General Derek Brown to unpack one of the biggest constitutional battles in the West—who should control America's public lands. With more than 70% of Utah's land managed by the federal government, Brown explains why states are pushing back and what it means for local communities, economic development, and land management. He breaks down the core principles of federalism and why decisions should be made closer to the people most affected. The conversation also highlights a major recent court victory that places limits on presidential power when designating national monuments—marking an important step toward restoring balance between state and federal authority. This episode dives into the real-world impact of government overreach—and why Utah's fight could shape the future of land rights across the country.

Minneapolis council members might turn down a $300k Federal grant for police technology because the DSA members of the council don't like the language used in the grant application. Mayor believes that people laid off from work in the real world should be forgiven of their property taxes for the time they are out of work. Seattle mayor fires her police chief. Who could possibly want to work for her? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Cyberattack on over 30 Minnesota water systems may be linked to Iran‘My attempts at humor fell short': St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her releases statement amid sexual harassment probeLive updates: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination for nowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Salmon are a part of our identity here in the Pacific Northwest, but the population has struggled in recent years. Federal lawmakers think they have a solution. It involves the systematic culling of another northwest staple: pinnipeds, or seals and sea lions. We’ll hear more from KUOW Reporter Cornelius Hocker about this debate. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thursday, July 30th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Iranian Muslim authorities shut down oldest Protestant church Iranian officials recently shut down the oldest Protestant church in the country. Christians have held worship services at St. Peter's Evangelical Church in Tehran for 150 years. Authorities have now seized the property and banned church gatherings there. They also ordered 28 families living on the church compound to leave. Iran has been seizing Protestant church properties for years. Mansour Khajehpour previously served as an elder at St. Peter's Church. He told Christianity Today that the church in Iran grows despite persecution. He said, “This is the dynamic reality of the church. The church will not die. The church will grow, and we are a part of that church.” In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said, “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.” United States launched strikes on Iran last night Speaking of Iran, the United States began launching strikes on Iran at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29th, according to the U.S. Central Command. The U.S. attacks were “a powerful response to [Tuesday's] attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces based in the Middle East.” The attacks by Iran on U.S. forces did not get past U.S. defenses. And The Western Journal reports that foreign governments are taking part in the fighting now, where they hadn't before. For the first time, the Saudi Arabian military joined with the U.S. in striking Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, reports the Associated Press. Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Harward, a retired SEAL and former deputy CENTCOM commander, said, “You see the Lebanese government making an agreement with Israel to undermine and try to get rid of Hezbollah.” He added, “You're seeing the pressure build on Iran on all fronts.” Ukrainian refugees have planted 160 churches across Europe Millions of Ukrainians have fled their homes since Russia invaded the country in 2022. Despite this, these refugees have planted churches across Europe.  European Christian Mission International reports displaced Ukrainians have started 160 churches in Europe in the last four years.   A report from the organization stated, “Increasingly, Ukrainian believers are refusing to see themselves only as refugees. Instead, many are embracing a different calling - missionaries sent by God into the nations of Europe.” Canadian labor board ruled in favor of COVID-shot rejecter LifeSiteNews reports that a Canadian labor board ruled in favor of a Christian man who objected to the COVID-shot mandate. The Canadian Revenue Agency suspended Steven Porter without pay after denying his religious exemption. The agency must now pay $5,000 in damages to Porter.  He wrote in his exemption request, “Christ is my supreme King and Lord and I am subject to His final authority alone in all matters of life, faith and conscience.” In Acts 5:29, the apostles said, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” Senator questions CDC's billion-dollar COVID-shot contract to Pfizer The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded $1.24 billion in COVID-shot contracts to Pfizer last month. Republican Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin questioned this decision in a letter to Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Johnson wrote, “The CDC's reported awarding of approximately $1.24 billion in new contracts to Pfizer for a vaccine linked to serious adverse events—including potentially the deaths of children—suggests [that the] CDC continues to fail to take its vaccine safety responsibilities seriously.” Pro-lifer Paul Vaughn got settlement over wrongful arrest Praise God! A pro-life, Christian father reached a $1 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The case involved his wrongful arrest under the Biden administration, reports Highlight Truth Ministries. Federal agents raided the Tennessee home of Paul Vaughn in 2022 and arrested him for his pro-life activism.  My family and I had the honor of meeting Paul Vaughn several years ago. He's an amazing Christian patriot. Steve Crampton, Senior Counsel at the Thomas More Society, said, “This settlement is not just about one family. It is a warning and a precedent. The weaponization of federal law enforcement against pro-lifers, against people of faith, against those who dare to stand for the unborn—that era is over.” Treasury has saved $99 million from going to dead recipients The U.S. Department of the Treasury implemented a new payment verification process.  The safeguard has already kept about $99 million from being sent to deceased individuals.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “Treasury has delivered on a key promise of President Trump's mandate to stop improper payments and fraud before money leaves the Treasury, and strengthen the integrity of the federal payment system.” 70th anniversary of America's “In God We Trust” motto Today is the 70th anniversary of when “In God We Trust” became America's motto. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the law on July 30, 1956. The resolution also required the motto to appear on all U.S. currency.   Democratic Representative Charles Bennett of Florida introduced the resolution. He said, “Nothing can be more certain than that our country was founded in a spiritual atmosphere and with a firm trust in God. ... In these days when imperialistic and materialistic communism seeks to attack and destroy freedom, we should continually look for ways to strengthen the foundations of our freedom.” Texan mother shares that her kids have contributed Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes newscast, Leticia in Blum Texas wrote, “Adam, we are so thankful for your radio newscast. It is a great encouragement to us! We listen to it on the road or when we're at home. It is great to hear stories that I know wouldn't normally make it into traditional newscasts. “The Worldview is concise and informative! Thankful for the work you are doing!  Our four children -- Fletcher (15), Halen (12), Beck (10), and Murphy (7) -- contributed some of their money to our donation.” McVeda kids' mother in Montana contemplates why sponsor this newscast And Melissa McVeda, the mother of the four kids under the age of 11 in Great Falls, Montana who have raised hundreds of dollars for The Worldview selling chocolate chip cookies, iced tea and hand crocheted puppets on their dairy farm, weighed in with her thoughts. She wrote, “Adam, there are so many ministries that I would like to donate to: earnest missionaries and people hurting from natural disasters, among others. In light of those needs, it has been difficult for me to reconcile giving to The Worldview. And I imagine I'm not alone in that. “Because of my kids' fundraiser, which naturally has come to involve the entire family, I've spent time considering if The Worldview is worth the effort and funds we're putting into it. This is the primary answer I have seen:  “I would not KNOW about many of the other needs if it weren't for The Worldview in 5 Minutes! Your newscast is a connection point -- a bridge, if you will - between Christians and people in need around the world.  “Because of this ‘bridge,' I heard about the dear brother in Uganda who lost both of his hands to his Muslim family's persecution. And God stirred me to pray for his faith not to be shaken! Because of The Worldview, I heard about the steadfast pro-life sister in Britain who recently was killed. I rejoiced to hear how God used her faithfulness and I was stirred to consider if she has family who are grieving.  “The Worldview IS an important ministry. It is connecting those who have a supply to those who have needs as 2 Corinthians 8:13-15 articulates. It is also building the Body of Christ as brothers and sisters across the world hear about each other and pray for and encourage each other as a result.  “I remember when I first heard about The Worldview in 5 Minutes back in 2018. Kevin Swanson was sharing how he had personally invested $30,000/year of his own money to fund it when it started in 2015.  He had recently reached out to this man, Adam McManus, a talk show host down in San Antonio Texas, to see if Adam would voice the newscast. Kevin, obviously, had a vision for how God would use The Worldview. “One final note. Yesterday, when my kids and I heard you cite some of the large donations coming in, where people were giving one-time donations of $500 and $1,000, I realized that those donors were not just donating for the benefit that they, themselves, receive from The Worldview. They were also donating so that someone else could have the same benefits.  I praise God for the work He's doing through this newscast.” 11 Worldview listeners gave $1,775.96 And finally, by Wednesday night at 8:00pm Central, 11 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Augustine in Auburn, California and Ben in Eureka, California – both of whom gave $20 as well as Carri in Oro Valley, Arizona who gave $25, and Bethany in Austin, Texas who gave $50. We're grateful to God for an anonymous donor in Oxford, New York and David in Houston, Texas – both of whom gave $100, and the McVeda Kids in Great Falls, Montana who gave another $160.96! We appreciate Steven in Ulster Park, New York and James in Lancaster, South Carolina – both of whom gave $200 as well as Leticia and her kids Fletcher, Halen, Beck, and Murphy in Blum, Texas who also gave $200. And we were touched by the generosity of Karl in Grand Rapids, Michigan who gave $700. Those 11 gifts add up to $1,775.96. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $ 81,119.96 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $42,380.04 by midnight on Friday, July 31! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by tomorrow night, Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give a seemingly impossible amount of $42,380.04 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. I see the finish line from here.  But, without God's help, we are not going to get across it! We still have matches open for the next 4 people who give a one-time gift of $500 because our friend in Naples, Florida will match your gift with another $2,000 of his own money. If those four donations come in, that would leave the difference of $38,380.  Listen. Could you be one of 38 people – just 38 -- to give a one-time gift of $1,000? Or, if that's not doable right now, would you consider a monthly pledge of $83.33? No gift is too big or too small.  We have received a $5 gift and a $2,400 gift.  If everyone does something, we can get there with the Lord's help. Just ask Him. “Lord, how has this newscast made a difference in my life?”  What is that worth to you?  We had a college student sacrificially give $500.  We've had Africans in Eswatini, who have very little funds, invest $10/month. And we've had kids raise hundreds of dollars through creative fundraisers selling cookies and hardboiled eggs and lemonade. Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  This newscast team champions the truth and uses the Bible as our plumbline.  Don't forget: The Worldview in 5 Minutes is commercial free. We have no sponsors. Nor do we have a pay wall.  Anyone who wants to access this newscast can get it for free. So, all we have is you! What is God prompting you to do right now? Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, July 30th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 76 percent of Minnesota is in drought. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says recent heat waves have dried out soils across the state. The Twin Cities metro area is in the abnormally dry to moderate drought category. Parts of north-central Minnesota are even drier, in the severe drought category.The Forest Service is reopening some entry points at the end of the Gunflint Trail to day trips Friday. Cook County and Forest Service officials say recent rainfall and increased staffing on the Little Knife fire are allowing authorities to lift more evacuation orders and reopen more entry points near the Gunflint Trail. Canoe outfitters and resort owners have been hit hard by recent Boundary Waters closures due to wildfires. More than 40 percent of the area is now reopened.St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she is cooperating with an independent investigation into allegations that she sexually harassed city employees. In a statement Wednesday, Her said she takes her responsibility to treat every employee with professionalism and respect seriously. Police Chief Axel Henry filed a complaint in April over text messages Her sent to city employees. Her says the texts were “attempts at humor” that fell short of the standard she expects of herself.Temporary Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner John Connolly says the agency has not had adequate oversight to identify fraud in its social services programs. Federal prosecutors say Medicaid fraud in Minnesota has been happening at an industrial scale. Connolly told MPR News the agency did not have the right policies, infrastructure or capacity to prevent it. Last week, federal officials announced they are withholding an additional $200 million in Medicaid funding.A company working to open a copper mine on the Iron Range has submitted updated plans to Minnesota environmental regulators. NewRange Copper Nickel is proposing several changes to the controversial project, including changes to how it stores waste tailings. The company also says it will release much less wastewater into the environment. The project earned state permits eight years ago, but lawsuits filed by environmental groups have since stalled it.

Duas operações da Polícia Federal em Minas Gerais, a Rejeito e a Parcours, desvendaram um esquema de corrupção dentro do bilionário setor de mineração, com tentáculos nos órgãos públicos mineiros e, também, na Agência Nacional de Mineração, órgão federal sediado em Brasília. É sobre os detalhes dessas investigações, que resultaram no indiciamento de mais de 30 pessoas, entre elas grandes empresários e o diretor-geral da ANM, que José Roberto Toledo conversa com o colunista Fabio Serapião no novo episódio do podcast UOL Prime.

Wild Utah Weather: Lightning strikes truck in Southern Utah Imagine this: you're driving down the highway and then *BAM* ... you've been hit by lightning. A man driving on I-15 outside of Cedar City found himself in this exact situation yesterday. He was driving on the freeway minding his own business when suddenly, his truck got hit with a bolt of lightning. When all was said and done, the truck was a total loss. The whole front part of the truck -- everything but the bed -- was burned or melted. Greg and Jim pose the question: if you only have 10 seconds to get out of your car, what would you grab?    - Utah Heat: Is this the warmest summer on record? Get ready for more triple-digit heat. Only the upper 90s today, but more potentially record-breaking highs are on deck for this weekend. And with those highs, many have asked the question: are our summers actually getting hotter? Or is this year more of a fluke? KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins with some answers.    - War in Iran: New data on economic effects, Israel PM not backing down The War in Iran is being blamed -- at least in part -- for a slowing U.S. economy. This morning, new data released from the Feds show that the economy slowed more than expected due to the war and stubborn inflation. We've talked a lot about the roller coaster of gas and oil prices, but is there more to the story? Professor Jason Kotter, Assistant Professor of Finance at the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University shares his insights. At the same time attacks on Iran are ramping up, President Trump is voicing frustration with the way Israeli leadership are handling the conflict. We hear some of an exclusive interview from ABC News, and then the hosts discuss.    - Privacy vs. Safety: Flock cameras and automated license plate readers As technology expands and improves, it brings up a really interesting discussion on safety versus privacy. Right now, leaders in Salt Lake City are trying to decide how to best use automatic license plate readers -- trying to balance privacy and safety. And across the country, Americans from all walks of life are pushing back on this expansion of private "Flock" cameras, saying it's moving us closer and closer to being a surveillance state. What do you think?    - Emergency response aircraft coming soon to a sky near you The future is here, and it could mean the difference between life and death, especially in rural parts of the state. A new electric aircraft would provide speedy emergency response and it could be in the air before you know it. Rather than drones delivering packages and such, this kind of aircraft would help get first responders to the scene or rural or hard-to-reach emergencies. Greg volunteers on a local ski patrol and shares his thoughts on how this could help in a plethora of situations.    - Kouri Richins' motion to remove judge in new trial denied Even after being convicted of killing her husband and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Kouri Richins isn’t giving up. She and her legal team are trying to get a whole new trial, claiming that the judge who oversaw the original case wasn’t fair and came off as “hostile” to their side. Another judge denied that motion last night. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains the development and the future of all the appeals.    - First feature film made using AI coming to theaters this fall So-called AI "slop"... coming soon to a cinema near you?? The country's first AI-generated film is set to debut on the silver screen this fall. Now it's not fully artificial intelligence -- there are real people involved as well. But this movie does rely heavily on AI for special effects and other visuals. This segment, we have a conversation about what this could mean for the movie industry overall; KSL Movie Show host Andy Farnsworth joins in.    - Poll: Majority of Utahns willing to pay higher energy costs if it promotes clean energy Would you be willing to pay more for your electricity if you knew it was coming from clean energy sources? A new poll from Utah State University says more than half of Utahns are willing to pay more on their power bills if it means supporting clean energy. Greg and Jim see both benefits and flaws to this idea; listen in for more details.    - Lame-duck Senators stand in way of Attorney General confirmation Another day… another hiccup in the confirmation process for Todd Blanche as he works to become the country's next Attorney General. Now, President Trump is floating the idea of pulling the nomination… at least temporarily. What's been really interesting about this whole process is who's holding it up: two lame-duck Republican Senators. We get updates on the hearing thus far and discuss the specific reservations the two Senators seem to have.    - Federal government expands law helping 'downwinders' When you hear the term "downwinders," you might only think of people living in Southern Utah during the government's nuclear testing decades ago. But the government has actually expanded who qualifies as a downwinder. For people who were made ill by nuclear testing -- but lived in places like Northern Utah -- they haven't qualified for help.... until now. Deseret News reporter Lois Collins explains.    - Davis School District superintendent wins state award Some exciting recognition in Davis School District -- their superintendent has received the award for Utah Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Daniel Linford was recognized by his peers from around the state, who say he uplifts and trains education leaders both in his district and around the state.

No 3 em 1 desta quinta-feira (30), o destaque foi que a saída do senador Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) da corrida pelo governo de Minas Gerais bagunça o tabuleiro da política não só no estado mas em âmbito nacional. De acordo com as pesquisas eleitorais, Cleitinho era o nome favorito na corrida e tinha sido escolhido pelo PL para fortalecer o palanque à candidatura de Flávio Bolsonaro à Presidência. O atual governador do estado de Minas Gerais, Mateus Simões (PSD), afirmou estar desapontado com o ex-secretário do seu governo, Marcelo Aro (PP), após saber da sua candidatura ao governo do estado. Simões afirmou que Aro passou quatro anos “parasitando no governo”. Reportagem: Rodrigo Costa. Uma pesquisa da Real Time Big Data sobre as intenções de voto para a Presidência da República no estado de Minas Gerais. A pesquisa mostra o atual presidente Lula (PT) liderando o primeiro turno com 39% e o rival, o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) com 33%. Em um cenário de segundo turno, o petista lidera com 47% e Flávio aparece com 43% das intenções. A polícia Federal avalia incluir o senador e candidato à Presidência da República Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) na lista da Interpol para investigar o paradeiro do dinheiro enviado por Daniel Vorcaro, ex-dono do Banco Master, para financiar a produção do Filme Dark Horse. A suspeita é de que parte do dinheiro possa ter sido usado para auxiliar o deputado cassado Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL), que vive nos Estados Unidos. Reportagem: Beatriz Souza. A Federação Europeia de Futebol (Uefa) anunciou que irá boicotar os torneios da FIFA. O intuito da Uefa é que a Fifa cancele a proposta da criação de uma empresa para administrar torneios e vender ações à investidores privados. Reportagem: Luca Bassani. O governo de Javier Milei na Argentina publicou um decreto que proíbe a entrada e também mira expulsar estrangeiros que disseminam discursos de ódio contra os argentinos. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. O presidente nacional do Partido Progressistas, Ciro Nogueira, sinaliza que o partido irá seguir na posição de neutralidade nas eleições de 2026. A posição torna difícil que o candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) consiga o apoio do diretório nacional do PP, e, ainda mais, formar uma chapa com a senadora Tereza Cristina (PP). A ex-primeira-dama Michelle Bolsonaro afirmou que não quer mais participar das decisões do Partido Liberal e que irá aceitar as decisões tomadas pela sigla. A declaração ocorreu após o vídeo de Michelle que selou a trégua com o senador e candidato à Presidência da República Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). Reportagem Beatriz Souza. A campanha do senador e candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) trocou pela segunda vez o comando da área de comunicação. A mudança ocorre dias após a exibição de um vídeo produzido por IA que representava o ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro na convenção do PL, que oficializou a candidatura de Flávio. Os ministros do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral divergem quanto ao vídeo produzido por IA do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro (PL), e exibido na convenção nacional do PL, que oficializou a candidatura à Presidência de Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). A decisão envolve as regras eleitorais e possível responsabilização. Reportagem: Janaína Camelo. Na convenção nacional do PSD, o atual presidente Lula (PT) afirmou que garante a vitória da chapa com Geraldo Alckmin (PSD) nas eleições presidenciais de 2026. Em seu discurso, o presidente afirmou que “o acerto foi tanto que não tem mais como perder as eleições”. Uma pesquisa da Genial Quaest sobre as intenções de voto para o Governo do Ceará apontam o candidato Ciro Gomes (PSDB) em primeiro lugar com 48% das intenções, enquanto o atual governador Elmano de Freitas aparece com 35%. Tudo isso e muito mais você acompanha no 3 em 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show special guest co-host Pete Ranks, the former director of the CIA's Centre for Cyber Intelligence, joins Patrick Gray and James Wilson to discuss the week's cybersecurity news. They cover: Everyone signs the open weights open letter, except Anthropic… of course. OpenAI had no idea it had hacked Hugging Face Kimi K3 open weights released and they're massive! Why a more aggressive response is needed to cyber attacks on OT And much, much more! This week's show is brought to you by SpecterOps. In this week's sponsor interview Justin Kohler and Jared Atkinson talk about how SpecterOps' Bloodhound now supports AWS attack paths. Run it against your AWS infra, but only if you have a strong stomach. The results will terrify you. This episode is also available on YouTube. Show notes Open Weights and American AI Leadership | Social Signals Our position on open-weights models | Social Signals Halvar Flake (@halvarflake) on X | X (formerly Twitter) White House accuses Chinese company of distilling Anthropic's Fable | cyberscoop.com Jensen Huang (@JensenHuang) on X | X (formerly Twitter) Its AI Agent Spent Days Hacking a Company, but Sources Say OpenAI Did Not Notice for a Week | reuters.com How OpenAI's human mistake led to the AI-powered hack on Hugging Face | TechCrunch Security Hugging Face CEO calls for ‘radical transparency' after ‘unprecedented' OpenAI hack | TechCrunch Security Sens. Banks and Schiff Introduce Bill to Help American AI Companies Combat Chinese Espionage | AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems | Ars Technica Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech "kill switch" | reuters.com Federal agencies broaden alert on Iran-linked OT attacks | therecord.media Coordinated cyberattack disrupts water utilities in 30+ Minnesota communities | CyberScoop NSA and Partners Alert Zimbra Collaboration Suite Users of a Russian State-Supported Phishing Campaign | nsa.gov Hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi DNS to steal Microsoft 365 accounts | BleepingComputer Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows | Ars Technica LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps | krebsonsecurity.com Despite multiple takedowns, botnets continue to grow | cyberscoop.com Extension of CISA 2015 info-sharing protections passes as part of House's defense bill | therecord.media Upbound says hack caused $13 million in fraudulent Acima leases | BleepingComputer Fake Claude app promoted by Bing ads pushes SectopRAT malware | BleepingComputer Apple sued over fake App Store crypto wallet app stealing $1.8M in Bitcoin | BleepingComputer Clop ransomware targets Windchill, FlexPLM in data theft attacks | BleepingComputer 'Wrench' attacks against crypto holders appear to be on the rise | therecord.media OpenAI's Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging Face | wired.com

Federal law and Trump administration rules lay out transparency requirements for the U.S. government's use of artificial intelligence. When the Monitor asked about one tool designed to vet immigrant children's sponsors, information about it disappeared. Also: today's stories, including how some major US firms are rethinking staffing strategies amid a global collapse of entry-level jobs; a look at one woman's conflicted campaign to expel South Africa's migrants; and how Seattle is giving city streets back to kids as spaces to play. Join the Monitor's Chris Sherman for today's news.

In this week's episode of Medicine: The Truth, hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl dig for the facts beneath healthcare's biggest headlines. Today's show opens with the issue most likely to shape how Americans think about healthcare heading into the midterm elections: affordability. Dr. Pearl explains that medical costs have now reached $5.7 trillion, rising more than 7% for the third consecutive year. Federal actuaries project that healthcare spending could approach $9 trillion by 2034, accounting for more than 20% of the U.S. GDP. For voters, employers, patients and families, those numbers aren't just an endless string of zeroes. They're impacting everyday life. Premiums, deductibles, copays and prescription drug costs are forcing people with private insurance, Medicare and exchange coverage to delay care, take on debt or choose worse coverage. Two major drivers stand out: hospital spending and drug costs. Hospital care remains the largest share of national healthcare expenses, while drug spending is rising fastest, driven in part by the growing use of GLP-1 medications. Pearl sees enormous potential in these drugs to improve health and reduce complications over time, but only if prices fall low enough for the long-term savings to justify the near-term expense. That tension becomes clearer in the discussion of Medicare's new GLP-1 pilot program for weight loss. Under the “bridge program,” eligible Medicare enrollees will be able to obtain GLP-1 medications for $50 a month, far below current retail prices. Pearl calls the program an important experiment, but also notes its limitations: coverage is not automatic, eligibility is restricted, administrative hurdles remain and the pilot may end after 18 months. If patients lose access and regain weight, the program could fail despite the promise of the medication. The episode then moves into several unusual and important stories, including new research into the origins of life, the medical risks of cannibalism, the promise and limitations of wearable health data, a large cyclosporiasis outbreak, rising e-bike injuries among children and adolescents, a new cholesterol-lowering pill, CDC leadership and measles. Here are the major storylines from episode 109: Researchers studying the origin of life made progress by taking a counterintuitive approach: building a synthetic cell from simple inorganic materials rather than stripping existing life forms down to their minimum parts. “Spud cell” research could eventually help scientists understand which genes are essential and create engineered cells capable of producing new medical treatments. A new study suggests cannibalism may have disappeared in part because of medical consequences, including infections and prion diseases that harmed tribes practicing it. Wearable devices are generating valuable health data, but most doctors lack the time, reimbursement and regulatory pathways needed to integrate that information into clinical care. A large cyclosporiasis outbreak has raised concerns about foodborne illness surveillance, produce safety and the difficulty of identifying contamination sources when symptoms appear one to two weeks after exposure. E-bike injuries are rising, especially among children and adolescents, with head, face and neck injuries posing particular concern. The FDA has approved a new pill that can lower LDL cholesterol to very low levels, though Pearl emphasizes that most average-risk patients should still rely on low-cost generic statins. The nomination hearing for Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director highlighted the continuing tension between science and politics, especially around vaccines, RFK Jr. and public trust in federal health agencies. Measles cases continue to rise, with nearly all occurring among unvaccinated people and with serious risks for those whose immunity has waned. Generative AI may reduce costs and accelerate parts of drug development, but no AI-generated medication has yet obtained FDA approval. The episode closes with a broader reflection on Season 11 of Fixing Healthcare. Pearl notes that the concerns raised by guests with large public followings are often different from the priorities emphasized by clinicians and national medical societies. Most Americans are not asking for unreasonable things. They want healthcare that is easier to access, affordable for their families and personalized to their circumstances. That gap, Pearl argues, may change how patients use technology. Large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are available 24/7, provide information at no additional cost and become more personalized as patients share more details. While many doctors worry that hospitals or insurers will replace them with AI, Pearl sees a different threat emerging: patients at home, frustrated by delays, high costs and feeling unheard, turning to generative AI because the healthcare system has not met their needs. Tune in to hear the full discussion and subscribe to Medicine: The Truth for more fact-based analysis of the medical, scientific and policy stories shaping American healthcare. * * * Dr. Robert Pearl is the author of “ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine” about the impact of AI on the future of medicine. Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on X and LinkedIn. The post MTT #109: Healthcare affordability, GLP-1s and the patient revolt ahead appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

After her arrest at a secluded estate in Bradford, New Hampshire, on July 2, 2020, Ghislaine Maxwell was initially held in federal custody while authorities prepared to bring her to the jurisdiction where she had been charged. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan accused Maxwell of helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit, groom and sexually abuse underage girls, including one victim who was only 14 years old. Within days of her arrest, she was transferred from New Hampshire to New York so she could appear before the federal court handling the case. The move placed Maxwell under the authority of the Southern District of New York, the same federal office that had prosecuted Epstein before his death in 2019.Once in New York, Maxwell was detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn while awaiting arraignment and a decision on bail. Prosecutors argued that her international citizenship, substantial financial resources, hidden finances and ability to remain out of public view made her an extreme flight risk. Maxwell pleaded not guilty and sought release under a multimillion-dollar bail package, but the court ordered her to remain in custody. Her transfer from the relative isolation of New Hampshire to a heavily secured federal detention facility in New York marked the beginning of the prolonged pretrial proceedings that eventually led to her conviction on sex-trafficking-related charges.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Showing just how embedded Marxist and racist activism of the Left is into public education, Texas has had to demand that the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards revise its materials. Read this Dallas Express story and be sure to read the short section of examples of what needs revision, the second section of the story. Just to be a certified teacher from this national group, you are supposed be engaged in indoctrinating students into Leftist political theory and turning them into Leftwing activists. This isn't made up stuff from conservatives, it is in the groups standards.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Governor Abbott Reappoints Ten Judges To Texas Business Court. This is a very interesting story about the new business court system and how it works with the governor appointing and reappointing its judges.5th Circuit Court of Appeals uphold the age verification part of the Texas SCOPE Act but leaves on hold the requirement for companies to monitor and filter content for minors.Texas Judge Extends SCOTUS Admission Case to Municipal Contracts. More: Houston's minority business contracting program ruled unconstitutional. Be sure and note the last section of the Chronicle story.Federal judge declines to reinstate Muslim woman as Fort Worth ISD campus principal. She was never harmed and the district acted because of serious threats that could jeopardize the safety and operation of the school.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Lineage is thinking about rebuilding their burned-out Boyle Heights warehouse, but LA Mayor Bass isn't having it. Federal immigration officers in LA seem to be acting up more often in recent weeks. Your next rent increase could be higher than before. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

7.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haitians Face TPS Deadline. 1,000 Marches to the Polls Launch. Howard Freshmen Get Help After today, thousands of Haitian immigrants will be in the United States legally after their temporary protection status ends. The question is what they will face when they return to the Caribbean island that armed gangs have taken over. Early voting in Georgia's special election to fill the late U.S. Rep. David Scott's seat in the 13th Congressional District hasn't been good. Reports indicate less than 2-percent have voted so far. It's Moral Monday Public Pulpit, and it's the launch of the 100 Days of Mobilization and 1,000 Marches to the Polls across all 50 states and D.C. We'll have some of that rally live. Federal judges deny an injunction to block Tennessee's GOP-favored congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis. Wisconsin voters sue to allow for a vote to count if an absentee ballot is late. And colleges in D.C. and New York are stepping up to help the hundreds of disenrolled Howard University incoming freshmen. Black Star Network Partner: Chapter Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 28, 2026 – 5am: Mediators see progress in the talks to end the war between the U.S. and Iran Trump set to meet with Ukraine's President Zelensky Trump set to meet with Netanyahu at White House today Trump asks Supreme Court to allow his executive order restricting mail-in voting Jay Clayton expected to be confirmed by the Senate today Sen. Mitch McConnell reportedly not yet medically cleared to return to work  Trump promotes tariffs, mocks affordability – again – in Michigan Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral today in Washington, DC Trump tells Senate Majority Leader Thune to keep Senate in session over so-called ‘SAVE' Act Former FBI Director James Comey seeks to have Federal indictment dismissed To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.