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In this fast-moving, fraud-fighting episode of Talking Real Money, Tom Cock is joined by longtime consumer advocate Herb Weisbaum (aka The ConsumerMan) to expose two of the fastest-growing scams in the U.S.: predatory solar sales and the “pig butchering” crypto scam. Herb details the dangerous combination of shady sales reps and shadowy financing pushing overpriced, underperforming solar systems door-to-door. Then, the duo dives into long-con crypto scams, deepfake romance cons, and the weaponization of AI for fraud. Herb doesn't hold back—calling crypto “sheer stupidity” and buy-now-pay-later schemes a gateway to regret. It's a wild, enlightening ride full of practical advice and a few laughs at the crooks' expense. 0:44 The ConsumerMan joins the show—cape at the dry cleaner, fraud cape that is 1:30 Solar sales scams: door-to-door hustlers + shady financiers 2:37 Solar “deals” that aren't: pressure sales, fake savings, buried contract terms 5:35 Solar installations gone wrong—and sometimes never installed at all 6:55 Why good contractors don't knock on doors 8:20 Know the difference between credits and cash—solar isn't “free” 9:26 Pig butchering crypto scams explained 10:40 Fake trading platforms that “show” fake returns 11:50 AI-powered fraud: deepfake voices, faces, and video chats 13:26 Romance scams that clean people out—millions lost 14:15 Don't respond to unsolicited texts or calls—ever 15:11 Former SEC officials: crypto exists for crime and tax evasion 16:44 Crypto isn't investment—it's gambling with digital vapor 17:25 Insurance crisis: companies fleeing, premiums surging 18:41 Regulators letting insurers raise rates without scrutiny 19:29 Consumer quiz: what to do first if you're scammed 21:18 Why you should never pay with Zelle or a debit card 22:30 Getting teens a credit card the right way 23:43 Coming soon: Buy Now, Pay Later scams (Costco's in now too) 24:48 Where to find Herb's work—Checkbook, Consumerpedia, and ConsumerMan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gary Gensler, former SEC Chair and Professor of the Practice of Global Economics & Management at MIT, discusses his new text with Simon Johnson and others on the economic consequences of a second Trump administration as well as his experience in government as SEC Chair. He is joined by Bloomberg Hosts, Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first of two interviews with different perspectives on the same hot topic: education in America. Should we keep or quash the Department of Education? First up: Former Sec. of Education under the Obama Administration, Arne Duncan. Mr. Duncan currently serves as Managing Partner at the Emerson Collective. ~~~~~ SUPPORT OUR MISSION Shop our gear! If you'd like to help support SmartHER News' mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews
Former SEC golf champion and PGA touring pro is Crooked Letter's resident expert on all things golf. He's back with us to tell us who might win this week's Masters and why.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to officially start shutting down the Department of Education. The thing is... he can't do that, at least not unilaterally. Shutting down the Education Department will require an act of Congress. But the Trump administration has already done a pretty thorough job of gutting the department from the inside, cutting the DOE's staff in half earlier this month. Arne Duncan, who served as education secretary under President Barack Obama, talks about the potential catastrophes on the horizon.And in headlines: Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey became the first sitting Democrat to call on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down, a federal judge blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing personal information on the Social Security Administration's data systems, and the United Kingdom and Germany issued travel warnings for the U.S.Show Notes:Check out Arne's work with gun violence –chicagocred.org/team/arne-duncan/Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8Support victims of the fire – votesaveamerica.com/reliefWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
Dept. of Education cutbacks! Former Sec. Betsy DeVos explains. On Tuesday, they announced the workforce would be cut in half. There have been reports that the President is seeking to dissolve the Education Department via executive order. Former Education Department Secretary Betsy DeVos calls these moves “a step in the right direction.” She breaks down how the functions of the Education Dept. could be better served by other agencies and how this could give power back to parents and the states. Download the NewsTalkSTL app from your app store and listen anytime, anywhere! NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday February 17, 2025 Former SEC Attorneys Raise Red Flags
DawgNation Daily -- the daily podcast for Georgia Bulldogs fans Beginning of the show: I share audio of former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart explaining why Sanford Stadium was the toughest place he ever played and discuss why Georgia fans will need to bring that seem energy for the high-profile home games the Bulldogs face in 2025. 10-minute mark: I discuss Alabama hiring Ryan Grubb as new offensive coordinator from a UGA perspective. 15-minute mark: I celebrate one of the best stories for Georgia in recent years as former UGA safety Dan Jackson seems well on his way to an NFL career. 25-minute mark: Former UGA All-American Jon Stinchcomb joins the show. 45-minute mark: I take a look at other headlines including Chip Kelly leaving Ohio State for a big pay day. End of show: I award a Golden Shoe winner and share the Gator Hater Updater.
Gerald Hodges, former SEC Official, joins the show courtesy of A.G. Heins joins Jacob Townsend on The Morning Monster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gerald Hodges, former SEC Official, joins the show courtesy of A.G. Heins joins Jacob Townsend on The Morning Monster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gerald Hodges, former SEC Official, joins the show courtesy of A.G. Heins joins Jacob Townsend on The Morning Monster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend talks with former SEC Official Gerald Hodges, courtesy of A.G. Heins, about calls in the Peach and Sugar Bowl, as well as the Shane Beamer vs Bret Bielema scuffle in the Cheez-It Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GUEST: Former Secretary of State Kim Wyman // SPD officer suspended for second time for egregious overtime // SCENARIOS
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Zander Sechrist to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Zander Sechrist to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Zander Sechrist to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After Ronald Reagan was sworn in as president in 1981, one of his appointments was to name a new Secretary of the Navy, who was tasked with rebuilding a demoralized and under-equipped Navy. He chose a 38-year-old Naval Reserve aviator named John Lehman. In this 1989 interview Lehman recalls his 6-year stint as Navy Secretary, Get Command of the Seas by John LehmanAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Adm. Elmo Zumwalt Jr. and Richard Marcinko For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube #Navy #military #1980s #Ronald Reagan
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joins SportsTalk after a busy and controversial weekend in football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joins SportsTalk after a busy and controversial weekend in football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara after week 5 of college football's regular season to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara after week 5 of college football's regular season to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara after week 4 of college football's regular season to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara after week 4 of college football's regular season to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara after week 3 of college football's regular season to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara after week 3 of college football's regular season to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Georgia QB, Aaron Murray joins the show, as he talks about all the early SEC results, what has fueled the fast start for the Gamecocks, what has impressed him about Georgia & Texas, and the improvement he's seen from Cade Klubnik this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joins the program to tackle the latest from the start of football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joins the program to tackle the latest from the start of football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Scoop was recorded with former chairperson of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton. Chaparro and Clayton discuss how the crypto industry has evolved since Clayton's tenure as head of the SEC. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Crypto's Evolution 03:42 Crypto Securities & Crypto Commodities 07:02 Token Fundraising 09:57 US Crypto Exchanges 11:12 2022 Crypto Credit Crisis 12:47 The Future of Finance 15:05 Short Selling 16:08 Closing Thoughts This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Polkadot Polkadot is the blockspace ecosystem for boundless innovation. To discover more, head to polkadot.network The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara after week 1 of college football's regular season opening up to answer all your officiating and rules questions, including an explanation of weather delays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara after week 1 of college football's regular season opening up to answer all your officiating and rules questions, including an explanation of weather delays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steven breaks down the season ahead for Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss, LSU, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma in part two of the 2024 SEC football season preview.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara on the eve of college football's regular season opening up to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former SEC replay official Gerald Hodges joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara on the eve of college football's regular season opening up to answer all your officiating and rules questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part one of the SEC football preview Steven breaks down the season ahead for the former SEC East schools: Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Kentucky & Vanderbilt.
The Blitz HR1 7.24.24 - A former coach thinks Florida State is a good fit for the SEC. The NFL is starting training camps today and we give you all the latest updates on the Tennessee Titans and how their opening day is unfolding.
Marc Fagel is a former SEC Regional Director, a current Lecturer at Stanford Law School, and Author. We discuss:- Marc's time at the SEC- Scams in the Web 1.0 dot com era- Marc's view on crypto and blockchain - SEC's actions towards crypto under Jay Clayton vs Gary Gensler- SEC enforcement actions - Ripple, Coinbase, Ethereum, DebtBox- Howey Test update- Crypto Regulations Marc's book - https://www.amazon.com/Jittery-White-Guy-Music-Confessions/dp/1677301740
The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Moses Singer Partner Howard A. Fischer.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked aspiring ether exchange-traded fund exchanges to update key filings related to these products. Moses Singer Partner and former SEC Senior Trial Counsel, Howard A. Fischer breaks down what the request could mean for the application process.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry's most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul visits with former Secretary of State Codoleezza Rice, and has an interesting conversation about the current state of College Football.. He also sits down with Nick Saban from the Regions golf tournament, and Saban turns it more into an interview of Paul. And we take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brock Bowers, Jayden Daniels, Xavier Worthy, Dallas Turner and a slew of other SEC figures are off to the NFL. Back in the SEC, someone needs to step up in their place. Can it happen? On today's episode of SEC Unfiltered, Cole Thompson breaks down which players will find almost impossible to duplicate their success in 2024 among SEC programs. ⬇️ Support SECU ⬇️ PRIZE PICKS Use code "SECU" to receive a 100% deposit match up to $100. https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=SECU&af_xp=social&source_caller=ui&pid=SECU&utm_content=SECU&utm_source=partner&shortlink=SECU&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=100depositmatch&utm_term=SECU&c=SECU MYBOOKIE Use code "SECU" at signup to receive a special Welcome Offer from MyBookie. https://www.mybookie.ag/ RHOBACK Use code "SECU" for 20% off your first purchase at https://rhoback.com/. Subscribe to SEC Unfiltered, the best SEC podcast on the internet: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sec-unfiltered/id1441899352 Website: https://www.secunfiltered.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ARtaSp25DH X: https://twitter.com/SECUnfiltered Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfiitered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SECUnfiItered Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/sec-unfiltered/id1441899352 Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the second time in as many weeks, Jake Diebler and the Ohio State men's basketball program has replaced a departing transfer with a high-level transfer addition from the SEC. This time, it's Aaron Bradshaw, one of the top five recruits in the 2023 class, who spent one season with the Kentucky Wildcats before entering the portal. So what does the 7-foot-1 Bradshaw bring to Columbus?Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Bradshaw's game, what else the Buckeyes still have to do in the portal this offseason, and where former OSU standout Zed Key is transferring.