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We have heard so many dentists say they hate selling. What they really hate is rejection. In this episode, Peter and Craig tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in dentistry and business: sales. Not the sleazy, manipulative version. The kind that every practice owner, leader, and entrepreneur relies on whether they realize it or not. They break down why selling is ultimately about creating value, communicating clearly, and helping people make decisions. The problem is that most dentists never learn how to handle rejection, so they avoid conversations that could grow their practice, improve patient outcomes, and create opportunities for their team. Peter and Craig explore the lessons they've learned from entrepreneurs like Ken Griffin and Roy Kroc, why clarity beats charisma in sales, and how confidence is built through repetition, not talent. They also discuss why ambitious people sabotage themselves by taking rejection personally, when in reality rejection is simply the price of growth. The conversation challenges the idea that technical skill alone creates success. Because if nobody knows who you are, what you do, or why it matters, none of your expertise can create value. If you've ever felt uncomfortable selling, promoting yourself, asking for commitment, or putting yourself out there, this episode is for you. DESCRIPTION The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode: 440 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak In this episode, Peter Boulden and Craig Spodak discuss the importance of selling, handling rejection, and creating value in business. They unpack why sales is often misunderstood, why rejection is unavoidable for anyone pursuing growth, and how practice owners can develop the confidence to communicate their value more effectively. From patient conversations and leadership communication to entrepreneurship and personal growth, this episode provides a practical framework for becoming more effective in business without becoming someone you're not. TAKEAWAYS Selling is a fundamental skill for every business owner Most people fear rejection more than they dislike sales Clarity is one of the most powerful tools in communication Confidence comes from repetition, not natural talent Adding value should always come before making an ask Rejection is feedback, not a personal attack Technical expertise alone does not create growth Leaders must learn how to communicate vision effectively Patients are more likely to say yes when they understand the value Boldness is often rewarded more than perfection Business growth requires consistent promotion and visibility The ability to sell impacts every area of leadership and entrepreneurship CHAPTERS 00:00 The Importance of Selling in Business 02:55 Overcoming Rejection and Embracing Leadership 05:28 The Power of Clarity in Selling 08:17 Creating Value and Building a Successful Practice REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Mastermind

An interview with Ken Griffin, CEO of AUSactive.It's not often that the healthcare system actually has someone putting up its hand and going, hey, we've got not just a solution, but we've actually got a sustainable population-wide solution. And that we can bring to the table here, because there are very few levers that the health system can pull in a heavily regulated, highly costly environment that is constrained by so many different things, whether it's workforce, whether it's funding, whether it's regulatory structures. There are so many things that hold the health system back, and we're here, but we're in its blind spot, literally, we're just out of view.Ken GriffinAn outsider's perspective on the health & fitness industryUnderstanding the language of healthcarePresenting the industry value proposition to consumers and healthcareBuilding trust and confidence through accreditationInnovating in healthcare and fitness integration https://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.movetolivemore.com/bookhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore

ESG StuffBP removes chairman Albert Manifold over governance issues 9The board said the decision was unanimous. In a statement, Amanda Blanc, BP's senior independent director, described the board as having been caught off guard by what it found: "The board has been surprised and disappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable and has taken decisive action."The company did not elaborate on the specific nature of the concerns.Ian Tyler has been named interim chair, BP said, with the board set to begin a formal process to identify a permanent successor: "The Board and leadership team have deep conviction in the strategic direction we have laid out, and the company is moving at pace to deliver it."Manifold took up the chairmanship just last October. At last month's annual general meeting, just 81.8% of shareholders backed his electionAmong the most consequential decisions of Manifold's short tenure: pushing out former CEO Murray Auchincloss and overseeing the selection of Meg O'Neill to succeed him — a hire that marked the first time BP had recruited an external CEO and the first time a woman had led one of the oil industry's largest players.Tulsi Gabbard Exit Marks Fourth Woman to Leave Trump Cabinet 0Apology TourBank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital' 7Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters triggered a massive PR firestorm by describing the bank's plan to replace back-office staff with automation as replacing "lower-value human capital" with financial investmentStandard Chartered is cutting roughly 7,800 jobs—representing about 15% of its global back-office corporate support roles—over the next four years to make room for AIAfter internal anger and blistering public criticism, Winters posted a formal apology for his "choice of words." However, he initially fueled the fire by attaching the full interview transcript to justify his broader context, drawing further criticism for being defensiveIn his first attempt to quiet the storm, Winters leaned heavily into the corporate strategy rather than apologizing for the specific phrasing: "I said that lower-value roles are more vulnerable to automation, and that we have a responsibility to help colleagues move into higher-value roles. That is what a responsible employer should do. We will continue to speak honestly about the impact of technological change, and we will continue to act responsibly in helping our people to adapt and succeed."After a barrage of negative comments on his first post, Winters returned to LinkedIn later that day to offer an explicit apology for his phrasing: "I have received a lot of support for the messages in my previous post but still get questions about my choice of words, which I know has caused upset to some colleagues. For that I am sorry.""I think the transcript makes it clear that I value our colleagues – all of them – most highly and that we are totally committed to helping them to cope with the accelerating pace of change in our industry."JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon says bank chief's viral AI comment was 'inartful' Dimon downplayed the viral backlash against Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters—who drew fire for saying his bank would replace "lower-value human capital" with technology—calling it an "inartful" slip-of-the-tongue from a friend.Neopbabies and Dropout babiesJames Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network -1Bolt CEO says he let go of his entire HR team for creating problems that didn't exist: ‘Those problems disappeared when I let them go' 6Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow justified firing his entire Human Resources department by claiming they actively manufactured internal frictionThe aggressive purge follows a brutal 97% collapse in Bolt's valuation—crashing from an $11 billion peak in 2022 down to $300 millionTraditional HR has been entirely swapped for a skeletal "people operations" team, shifting the focus away from employee complaints and internal processes toward basic compliance training and empowering managers to make split-second decisionsAlongside gutting HR, Breslow rolled back employee-friendly benefits like four-day workweeks and unlimited PTO, claiming a culture of complacency had taken over and that 99% of his legacy workforce was simply unwilling to work hardRyan dropped out of Stanford in 2014 to launch BoltThe Middle School Boy Man Babies Rule the WorldMan Drives Cybertruck Into Lake to Test Elon Musk's “Boat” Claims, and It Went About as Well as You'd Guess -10"The passengers abandoned the vehicle and the driver was arrested."Tesla CEO Elon Musk:randomly tweeted that the vehicle would function as a rudimentary flotation device.“It will even float for a while.”“[The vehicle would be able to] traverse at least 100m [330 feet] of water as a boat.”“Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat, so it can cross rivers, lakes and even seas that aren't too choppy.”Jeff Bezos urges US government to stop taxing 50% of America — and claims doubling his taxes won't help ‘that teacher in Queens' 400Jeff Bezos backs Mamdani's tax on luxury second homes, but says Ken Griffin isn't the villainJeff Bezos on Zohran Mamdani's big mistake: ‘When you don't know how to solve a problem, create a villain, blame them'Jeff Bezos says there is ‘no truth' to the ‘buy borrow die' tax strategyBillionaires Openly Use It: Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has historically pledged over $30 billion worth of his Oracle stock as collateral for personal bank loans. Elon Musk has similarly pledged tens of billions of dollars in Tesla shares to secure lines of credit over the yearsHe said he was "skeptical that that's a true loophole," but added, "If it is, and we can fix it, then we should. I don't think such a loophole should exist."Jeff Bezos Praises Trump's Second Term as ‘More Mature' Jeff Bezos Says AI Will 'Elevate' Workers — Despite Amazon's 30,000 Job Cuts Amid $100 Billion AI PushElon Musk compares his company's work to that of Jesus 0In an interview on Monday, the billionaire said his Neuralink brain-implant company is progressing in its development of ‘Jesus-like technologies'Although brain-computer interface (BCI) as a concept has been around since at least the 1970s, the push to commercialize the technology is more recent. According to data from market-intelligence firm Tracxn, more than 130 BCI startups have been launched since 2016.Why Is Mark Zuckerberg Taunting His Employees Before Firing Them? 20Back in April, Meta announced it was laying off 10 percent of its workforce, or around some 7,800 workers. Unlike traditional layoffs, which are enacted relatively quickly, Meta gave its employees a nearly month-long warning period without announcing who exactly would be headed for the unemployment line.In newly leaked audio from an all-hands meeting at Meta, released by More Perfect Union, the Meta CEO seems to actually be taunting the thousands of workers who were about to be let go by pointing to how the company was harvesting employee data to train its in-house AI models ahead of the massive layoffs.“So we're in a phase where basically the AI models learn from heaving real, from watching really smart people do things. And if you're trying to get it to be able to be able to do certain capabilities, having [AI] be able to observe really smart people doing those things is, is very important.”Going on, Zuckerberg explained that it was better to train AI on soon-to-be-former Meta employees, rather than “contract companies.”“In general, the average intelligence of the people who are at this company is significantly higher than the average set of people that you can get to do tasks if you're working through… contractors,” Zuckerberg stammered. “So if we're trying to teach the models coding, for example, then having people internally, um, build tools that, or, or solve tasks that, um, that help teach the model how to code, we think is going to dramatically increase our models coding ability faster than what others in the industry have the capability to do.”Intuit to Cut 17% of Staff, Invest in ‘Big Bets' 3The restructuring cost is estimated at about $300 million to $340 millionAbout 3,100 employees: and invest the savings in “big bets” as it makes artificial intelligence a centerpiece of its business.Woke WarsTexas AG Sues ISS Over ESG Considerations 0Texas AG Ken Paxton (in a senate race) is suing ISS for allegedly “misleading” customers by pushing “radical political agendas” through its proxy adviceNotably, ISS has attempted to obstruct ExxonMobil's planned reincorporation from New Jersey to Texas“ISS has enormous influence over how billions of dollars are invested and managed across this country, and they have abused that influence in order to push woke ideology”Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues ISS, says advice risks retirement savingsIowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing the world's largest proxy-advice firm for abusing its influence and threatening Iowans' retirement savings by "lying" to investors.Stakeholders Rule!Wells Fargo must pay $100M to help homebuyers after discrimination lawsuit — 51 cities are eligible 7The settlement, which was recently approved by a federal judge in California, comes after four years of legal disputes involving Wells Fargo shareholders, former employees and job applicants who accused the bank of systemic problems in both lending and hiring practices.While Wells Fargo denied wrongdoing, the company agreed to the deal to avoid prolonged litigation and mounting legal costs.The case centered on allegations that Wells Fargo's board failed to maintain adequate oversight of the bank's mortgage lending operations, exposing the company to regulatory scrutiny and accusations of discriminatory practices.According to reporting from Realtor.com, plaintiffs accused the bank of “widespread and systematic discrimination in lending” and cited concerns over lending algorithms and refinancing approval patterns.The lawsuit stated that Wells Fargo was allegedly the only major lender in 2020 to reject more refinancing applications from Black homeowners than it approved.Airbus, Air France Hit With Manslaughter Charges Over Pilot Training Failures in Deadly 2009 Flight 447 Crash 1A Paris appeals court delivered a dramatic verdict in one of the longest-running and most complex legal sagas in aviation history. The court overturned a 2023 acquittal and found both Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter for the tragic 2009 crash of Flight AF447.The ruling marks a massive victory for the victims' families after a 17-year legal battle. A lower court had previously cleared the European planemaker and the French airline in 2023, ruling that while errors were made, a direct causal link to the crash couldn't be proven. The appeals court completely rejected that logic, declaring the companies "solely and entirely responsible" for the disaster.Ride-Share Drivers in Massachusetts Formally Unionize 100The App Drivers Union said it was the first organization in the country to be formally certified to represent drivers for apps such as Uber and Lyft.In a news release, the organization, the App Drivers Union, said it would represent nearly 70,000 workers in Massachusetts who now have the power to collectively bargain.MATTA very special “who do we blame for SpaceX IPO governance” gameFirst, some S-1 highlights:“Starlink internet is what's being used to pay for humanity getting to Mars.” - MuskTranslation: We don't care much about Starlink, it's just paying our AI billsHe's not kidding: $3.2bn revenue for Starlink, net income of $1.2m$0.6bn revenue for rocket ship, net income of -$0.6bn$0.8bn revenue for AI, net income of -$2.5bnThis isn't a space company - it's classic Musk - you buy the vision (“To build the systems and technologies necessary to make life multiplanetary, to understand the true nature of the universe, and to extend the light of consciousness to the stars.”), but what you're really buying is an internet company that spends all its money on AI and does some rockets on the sideLet someone else invent the car (Tesla) and make them sexy with “big visions” for “humanity”Let someone else invent the rockets, build new ones using someone else's moneyLet someone else invent the satellites, put a whole bunch in space (and buy more satellites from someone else)Musk initially took the role of “Chief Engineer”, but every engineering task seems to have been the other employees - he supplied the moneyShoehorned AI into space exploration because…?Grok is designed as a truth-seeking AI model, built on our founder Elon Musk's mission to enable humanity to understand the universe. We believe that accomplishing this mission requires a truth-seeking approach to AI. We define truth seeking as the active, relentless pursuit of what is objectively true about reality, and grounded in evidence, logic, empirical data, and first principles thinking.AI's ability to revolutionize human potential is directly dependent on meeting exponentially increasing resource demands.We now must go to space to get more resources for AI so we can get to spaceNow the governance who do you blame gameMusk will get:85% voting power (dual class, he owns 94% of Class B 10 vote shares and 12% of Class A shares)The ability to nominate and vote exclusively on >50% of the boardA board which currently includes..TWO execs - Gwynne Shotwell (President) and Musk (three titles)Tesla mafia: Ira Ehreinpreis, Tesla board sycophant, director at the Boring Company and xAI, and longtime Musk hanger on, added Feb 2026Antonio Gracias, ex Tesla director who was explicitly called out in the Tornetta decision as corrupted, cross party transactions with Musk, on boards of Neuralink and Boring Company, added Oct 2010TWO VC bros from DFJ - Randy Glein (SpaceX board observer for 16 years, directors since Feb 2026) and Steve Jurvestson (former Tesla director, director since March 2009) who was ousted from the VC firm with his name on it for sexual harassmentPaypal mafia:Luke Nosek, co founder of PayPal, one of the founders of Founders Fund with Thiel and Ken Howery, invested in DeepMind, director since July 2008Donald Harrison - managed Google purchase of DeepMind, relationship with Nosek, director since Feb 2015Director relationship tenures to Musk: Shotwell: 24 yearsEhreinpreis: 21 yearsGracias: 21 yearsJurvetson: 17 yearsGlein: 16 yearsNosek: 26 yearsHarrison: 11 years (+1 if Nosek/Deepmind connection counts)Texas jurisdiction exclusively (judge shopped) - 3% to sue them, mandatory arbitration, anti-takeover statutes, special meetings ONLY CALLED BY MUSK (no one less than 50% of stock can call a meeting or vote)No written consent - no prior noticeAdvance notice bylaws for the zero shareholder proposals allowedFull omission of board liability - including a provision that automatically allows whatever the conflicts of interest they want with directorsWHO (WHEN) DO YOU BLAME?The US GovernmentDepartment of Energy - in 2010, the DoE gave Tesla a $465m loan, which basically paid for the Model S and helped it buy a factory 6 months before it went public - Musk has said Tesla would not have survived without the loanNevada - in 2014, Nevada gave Musk $1.3bn to build a factory, the most everNASA - spent more than $15bn over years on SpaceX and programs with themThe IRS/Congress - the EV tax credit for $7,500 single handedly pushed Tesla from losing money in 2020 to making money (they effectively got $1.6bn from the US government in 2020), and showing its first profit, which sparked the memefest during COVID and made Musk the richest man on earth - Musk then went on and called for an end to the tax credit since his “competitors” needed it more than Tesla. Tesla made ~$11bn from tax credits aloneThe DoD - started paying SpaceX in 2003 for concept work - and even when the rockets didn't work, the DoD and NASA awarded the company massive contracts anywayJeff Bezos said in 2016 that, “Elon's real superpower is getting government money.”FOMOSpaceX LOSES MONEY - it does not make moneyIf it were a satellite internet company - and NOT THE FIRST - the first was HughesNet in 1996, and Viasat offered it in 2012 - it would make money ($1.2m in income!)Instead, investors are valuing SpaceX as THE LARGEST IPO IN THE HISTORY OF EVER despite the fact that they are burning money on AI, and arguably the worst AIIncluding spending the most on R&D, marketing, and acquisition of Cursor to make up for the fact that Grok suckedIn exchange for FOMO, investors have ENTIRELY GIVEN UP THEIR RIGHTSIt is 100% a private companyTornettaIf Tornetta hadn't sued for Musk's pay, would SpaceX be structured this way?The banks underwriting the dealWho AGREED TO BUY GROK as a term of getting the underwriting, because everyone bends the knee to moneyThe boardI guess

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including the historic indictment of former Cuban dictator Raul Castro over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown that killed four Americans, and why many Cuban exiles believe this could mark the beginning of the end of the Castro legacy; Jeff Bezos publicly blasting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for targeting billionaire Ken Griffin with class-war politics and anti-business rhetoric that critics say is driving investment out of New York; and President Trump throwing his support behind Spencer Pratt's insurgent Los Angeles mayoral campaign as frustration with Karen Bass, homelessness, drugs, crime, and city leadership continues growing, and much more.

Mazie Hirono just got OWNED trying to silence Ted Cruz — you need to see this! In this explosive Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on redistricting and voting rights, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivers a powerful takedown of the Democrats' long history of racial discrimination and their current obsession with race-based gerrymandering. Then Hawaii Democrat Mazie Hirono interrupts him in frustration, telling Cruz to "stop lecturing" the committee. Cruz masterfully exposes how the modern Democratic Party continues pushing racial preferences while claiming the moral high ground. This heated exchange highlights everything wrong with leftist identity politics and leftists' refusal to embrace a colorblind Constitution. We also cover:  Rep. Coleman on eliminating Trump. Anomalies in the Massie election.  Zohran Mamdani on Ken Griffin.  Jeff Bezos on taxes.  Republicans are fighting for fair maps and equal treatment under the law, while Democrats desperately cling to racial division to maintain power. This is why we need strong conservative voices like Ted Cruz holding the line in the Senate. What do you think — was Hirono out of line? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Should Republicans push harder against these race-based tactics?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JW_xItSGlM Podcast audio: In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Robertas Bakula and Onkar Ghate discuss Ken Griffin's reaction to Zohran Mamdami's attack on his wealth and life, and the appropriate stance that individuals in Griffin's position should take against such attacks. Topics include: Mamdani's Attack on Ken Griffin Real Threat to Griffin's Life and Safety Griffin's Courageous Defense of the American Dream Griffin's Concession Sanction of the Victim Animal Farm is Pro-Socialism Anthem and Atlas Shrugged as Better Alternatives A Principled Stance vs. Martyrdom Resources: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Anthem by Ayn Rand The Sanction of the Victim by Ayn Rand This episode was recorded on May 11, 2026. Image credits: Griffin: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / via Getty Images; Mamdani: Spencer Platt / via Getty Images

Dominic reacts to President Trump's historic summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and what it could mean for China, Iran, oil, trade, and America's position on the world stage. He also sounds off on Zohran Mamdani, socialism spreading across the country, Ken Griffin, New York City's budget crisis, anti-Semitic protests, and whether the city needs a tougher leader. Dominic also takes listener calls on Iran, Israel, police in Chicago, public safety, and the growing frustration over elected officials failing to protect New Yorkers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" shares a DM clip of his appearance on "Ask Dr. Drew" where he and Dr. Drew Pinsky discuss the backlash against billionaires like Elon Musk and Ken Griffin, and why the progressive policies of Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Karen Bass and Zohran Mamdani are driving jobs, businesses, and investment out of states like California and New York; why outsider candidates like Spencer Pratt are gaining traction in the Los Angeles mayor's race amid homelessness, crime, drug addiction, and frustration with the progressive leadership of Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom; updates on Dennis Prager's recovery and resilience after his devastating injury; and much more.

Why is that so hard? Bradley argues that the zero-sum mentality driving our politics and social media has infected our basic daily behavior — the phone zombies blocking subway doors, the gym hogs who won't let you work in, the airplane line-cutters — and that only a shift in social norms, not legislation, can fix it. Plus, Bradley breaks down why Mamdani put pandering to his base ahead of the city's well-being in his ill-conceived targeting of Ken Griffin. That wasn't so nice, either.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack.

Welcome to What's New with M.E., hosted by Ali Mehdaoui—where viral headlines meet real context, sharp commentary, satire, and facts.In today's explosive episode, Ali breaks down the biggest trending stories shaping America and the world:⚽ 2026 FIFA World Cup controversy — rising costs, security concerns, ticket outrage, and global political tensions.

Saturday's notebook— Several stories you might have missed this week: Patel hunting reporters. Trump bombing Iran for peace. Rubio lying about a nuclear weapon Iran does not have. *In this episode:* • Kash Patel sics the FBI on the reporter who caught his drinking problem • Kash Patel polygraphs his own agents to find out who likes him • Pete Hegseth wants a "red, white, and blue dome" — sounds like a Vegas buffet • Trump bombs Iran and calls it peace • Trump tore up the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018 — this is the bill coming due • Marco Rubio lies — says Iran has a nuclear weapons program • Our own intelligence told Trump twice — Iran abandoned that program in 2003 • Iran was inspected. Iran was compliant. Iran does not have a bomb. • Rubio claims foreign nations begged us to escort their ships — can't name one • North Korea quit the treaty and built a bomb. Iran signed the treaty and didn't. • Five countries with nukes, five countries still at war — the bomb stops nothing • Justice Alito fast-tracks Louisiana redistricting to gut a Black congressional district • California's billionaire tax hits the 2026 ballot — Newsom, Porter, Becerra all run • Tom Steyer is the only billionaire in the governor's race who supports the tax • NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani freezes a slumlord's assets and gives the building back • Ken Griffin's hedge fund skims your pension while retired teachers eat dog food

Howard Lutnick begged Jeffrey Epstein for an island invite. Kash Patel lost it after losing his bourbon. Putin's and Shell Oil's quarterly oil profits more than doubled since the war began In this episode: • Howard Lutnick's emails to Jeffrey Epstein — and his defense: "I brought my wife and kids" • Epstein's suicide note finally made public — found by his cellmate, an ex-cop charged with quadruple homicide • Kash Patel's missing bourbon at Quantico and the threat to prosecute the FBI agent who took it • Three U.S. destroyers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz — and the ceasefire Trump never wanted • Shell Oil's quarterly profits more than doubled since the war began • The two people who put Trump in office: Big Oil and Vladimir Putin • Pete Hegseth and the War Crimes Act of 1996 • Marco Rubio's Cuba story falls apart — his family came three years before Castro • Zoran Mamdani puts a slumlord's head on a stick — $31 million judgment, $900,000 frozen • Steven Roth says "tax the rich" is the same as a racial slur • John Catsimatidis defines the middle class from his Florida mansion • Ken Griffin's $238 million Manhattan penthouse and the pied-à-terre tax • California governor race — the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer • If you're not angry, you're depressed Key figures: Howard Lutnick, Jeffrey Epstein, Kash Patel, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, Zoran Mamdani, Steven Roth, John Catsimatidis, Ken Griffin, Gavin Newsom, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Ro Khanna, Kamala Harris

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez believes there is no legitimate way to “earn” $1 billion, so billionaires instead have to “create a myth” about how they made their money. While speaking on Ilana Glazer's “It's Open” podcast this week, the New York representative explained that, after a certain threshold, money is no longer well-earned. This underscores the greed and now stupidity of the radical left pointing their narrative at the concept of capitalism in this country. Also former NYC Mayor Eric Adams blasts Zohran Mamdani amid Ken Griffin spat: "Stop dividing our city by demonizing success" and secessionists in the western Canadian province of Alberta recently announced that they have gathered enough signatures to launch a referendum on independence from the rest of the country. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

115,000 new jobs were added to the economy last month. There is a strong possibility that Kamala Harris will run again in the 2028 presidential race. The United States has fired upon and disabled two Iranian tankers attempting to evade the blockade. President Trump referred to the ongoing exchange of fire between Iran and the USA as just a "love tap." Trump also criticized Nancy Pelosi, claiming she represents everything wrong with politics in Washington, D.C. Governor Ron DeSantis commented on Mayor Mamdani's video targeting billionaires, specifically Ken Griffin. Governor Hochul claims there is a budget deal in NYC, but is there really? Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. The Rolling Stones are in NYC, celebrating their 62nd year as a band! Roger shares insights on some of the band's new songs, provides updates on the progress of The Devil Wears Prada 2 film, discusses the Michael Jackson movie's box office performance, and gives an overview of how Broadway is currently faring in NYC. Governor Kathy Hochul remains firm on keeping ICE out of New York City through new legislation, while Border Czar Tom Homan supports ICE continuing to patrol the city. Mark shares new research showing that eating eggs regularly can lower your risk of certain health issues. Marco Rubio visited the Vatican and brought Pope Leo a special gift. Mark discusses whether a deal with Iran will actually happen, noting that it might not. Private company Flock Safety is collecting large amounts of data using speed camera technology. Mark interviews Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. Bruce provides an update on his campaign. He also emphasizes his commitment to lowering taxes and electric bills and criticizes Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul for raising taxes. Governor Hochul's restrictions on purchasing gas from certain areas are causing difficulties for many New Yorkers. Bruce discusses his actions as Nassau County Executive to remove violent migrants with ICE. He also addresses how driving billionaires out of certain cities can impact tax rates and job creation.

115,000 new jobs were added to the economy last month. There is a strong possibility that Kamala Harris will run again in the 2028 presidential race. The United States has fired upon and disabled two Iranian tankers attempting to evade the blockade. President Trump referred to the ongoing exchange of fire between Iran and the USA as just a "love tap." Trump also criticized Nancy Pelosi, claiming she represents everything wrong with politics in Washington, D.C. Governor Ron DeSantis commented on Mayor Mamdani's video targeting billionaires, specifically Ken Griffin. Governor Hochul claims there is a budget deal in NYC, but is there really? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. The Rolling Stones are in NYC, celebrating their 62nd year as a band! Roger shares insights on some of the band's new songs, provides updates on the progress of The Devil Wears Prada 2 film, discusses the Michael Jackson movie's box office performance, and gives an overview of how Broadway is currently faring in NYC.

115,000 new jobs were added to the economy last month. There is a strong possibility that Kamala Harris will run again in the 2028 presidential race. The United States has fired upon and disabled two Iranian tankers attempting to evade the blockade. President Trump referred to the ongoing exchange of fire between Iran and the USA as just a "love tap." Trump also criticized Nancy Pelosi, claiming she represents everything wrong with politics in Washington, D.C. Governor Ron DeSantis commented on Mayor Mamdani's video targeting billionaires, specifically Ken Griffin. Governor Hochul claims there is a budget deal in NYC, but is there really?

115,000 new jobs were added to the economy last month. There is a strong possibility that Kamala Harris will run again in the 2028 presidential race. The United States has fired upon and disabled two Iranian tankers attempting to evade the blockade. President Trump referred to the ongoing exchange of fire between Iran and the USA as just a "love tap." Trump also criticized Nancy Pelosi, claiming she represents everything wrong with politics in Washington, D.C. Governor Ron DeSantis commented on Mayor Mamdani's video targeting billionaires, specifically Ken Griffin. Governor Hochul claims there is a budget deal in NYC, but is there really?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

115,000 new jobs were added to the economy last month. There is a strong possibility that Kamala Harris will run again in the 2028 presidential race. The United States has fired upon and disabled two Iranian tankers attempting to evade the blockade. President Trump referred to the ongoing exchange of fire between Iran and the USA as just a "love tap." Trump also criticized Nancy Pelosi, claiming she represents everything wrong with politics in Washington, D.C. Governor Ron DeSantis commented on Mayor Mamdani's video targeting billionaires, specifically Ken Griffin. Governor Hochul claims there is a budget deal in NYC, but is there really? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. The Rolling Stones are in NYC, celebrating their 62nd year as a band! Roger shares insights on some of the band's new songs, provides updates on the progress of The Devil Wears Prada 2 film, discusses the Michael Jackson movie's box office performance, and gives an overview of how Broadway is currently faring in NYC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

115,000 new jobs were added to the economy last month. There is a strong possibility that Kamala Harris will run again in the 2028 presidential race. The United States has fired upon and disabled two Iranian tankers attempting to evade the blockade. President Trump referred to the ongoing exchange of fire between Iran and the USA as just a "love tap." Trump also criticized Nancy Pelosi, claiming she represents everything wrong with politics in Washington, D.C. Governor Ron DeSantis commented on Mayor Mamdani's video targeting billionaires, specifically Ken Griffin. Governor Hochul claims there is a budget deal in NYC, but is there really? Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. The Rolling Stones are in NYC, celebrating their 62nd year as a band! Roger shares insights on some of the band's new songs, provides updates on the progress of The Devil Wears Prada 2 film, discusses the Michael Jackson movie's box office performance, and gives an overview of how Broadway is currently faring in NYC. Governor Kathy Hochul remains firm on keeping ICE out of New York City through new legislation, while Border Czar Tom Homan supports ICE continuing to patrol the city. Mark shares new research showing that eating eggs regularly can lower your risk of certain health issues. Marco Rubio visited the Vatican and brought Pope Leo a special gift. Mark discusses whether a deal with Iran will actually happen, noting that it might not. Private company Flock Safety is collecting large amounts of data using speed camera technology. Mark interviews Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. Bruce provides an update on his campaign. He also emphasizes his commitment to lowering taxes and electric bills and criticizes Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul for raising taxes. Governor Hochul's restrictions on purchasing gas from certain areas are causing difficulties for many New Yorkers. Bruce discusses his actions as Nassau County Executive to remove violent migrants with ICE. He also addresses how driving billionaires out of certain cities can impact tax rates and job creation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the phrase “tax the rich” a slur against wealthy Americans? Michael examines the political and cultural firestorm sparked by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's viral “tax the rich” video targeting billionaire Ken Griffin's Manhattan penthouse. Supporters call it economic fairness; critics call it class-based demonization. With Wall Street leaders warning that anti-wealth rhetoric could drive jobs and investment out of New York, Michael explores where legitimate tax policy ends and public shaming begins. Is “tax the rich” simply a political slogan, or has it become a derogatory label aimed at successful Americans? Listen in, then vote! And please rate, review and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael dives into the explosive backlash surrounding New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new “pied-à-terre” tax targeting ultra-wealthy property owners who do not live in the city full-time. After billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin blasted Mamdani's viral “tax the rich” video and threatened to expand jobs outside New York, Michael asks a provocative question: Has “tax the rich” become a political slur? Listeners from across the country weigh in on wealth inequality, fairness, capitalism, philanthropy, and whether aggressive taxation could push jobs and investment out of major cities. Plus: reactions to Wall Street's growing frustration with New York politics and what it all says about America's widening economic divide. Original air date 7 May 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced there was a "general agreement" between her office and Albany legislators on a $268 billion state budget. The spending plan includes auto insurance reforms, immigration protections, an energy rebate and more. However, state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie called the announcement "premature," saying there is no final deal in place. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Ayana Harry discuss the latest drama surrounding the negotiations. After that, a viral video posted several weeks ago by Mayor Zohran Mamdani targeting hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin continues to generate blowback. Griffin says he will add thousands of jobs in Miami instead of New York City amid the mayor's push to tax wealthy earners and corporations. The "Off Topic/On Politics" team breaks down the political fallout from Mamdani's social media strategy and examines whether he is taking the wrong approach with some of the city's wealthiest business leaders.

Tax the rich? More like tax the jobs away. Billionaire hedge fund titan Ken Griffin is scaling back in New York City and pouring jobs into Miami as a DIRECT response to socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's “tax the rich” antics. This could be the beginning of the wealthy exodus Democrats fear most. In a stunning move, Griffin cited Mamdani's creepy viral video — filmed outside his $238 million penthouse — as the final straw. Instead of expanding Citadel's massive Park Avenue project in NYC, the firm is supersizing its Miami headquarters. Other Wall Street giants like Apollo are eyeing moves to Florida or Texas too. New Yorkers are about to feel the pain of lost jobs, shrinking tax revenue, and a dying financial capital. We also cover: David Hasselhoff gets a NEW hip & knee. President Obama on aliens & message to Republicans. Property taxes are UNCONSTITUTIONAL!  Delta to cut snacks & drinks on short flights. CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87. This story exposes the dangerous reality of socialist policies: Attack job creators and they leave, taking opportunities with them. Griffin and his team have already paid billions in taxes while supporting major charities — yet radical Democrats treat them like enemies.

Mark breaks down President Trump's latest comments on the war in Iran. He also discusses reports that the planned ballroom project could cost nearly $1 billion instead of the original $400 million estimate because of additional upgrades and improvements. Questions continue surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death after a 2019 note resurfaced and sparked new debate over whether he was killed or died by suicide. Mark also talks about violent protesters clashing with the NYPD outside a Manhattan synagogue and criticizes Zohran Mamdani for not speaking out. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. They discuss New York City's budget framework and the likelihood of it finally passing after nine attempts. Steve explains why he believes Democrats often ignore economic fundamentals and policy data. They also talk about billionaires potentially pushing back against Mayor Mamdani's proposed taxes on the wealthy after Mamdani targeted billionaire Ken Griffin in a recent video. The guys also discuss the growing importance of data centers in the U.S. and around the world for the future of technology and business.

Mark breaks down President Trump's latest comments on the war in Iran. He also discusses reports that the planned ballroom project could cost nearly $1 billion instead of the original $400 million estimate because of additional upgrades and improvements. Questions continue surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death after a 2019 note resurfaced and sparked new debate over whether he was killed or died by suicide. Mark also talks about violent protesters clashing with the NYPD outside a Manhattan synagogue and criticizes Zohran Mamdani for not speaking out. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. They discuss New York City's budget framework and the likelihood of it finally passing after nine attempts. Steve explains why he believes Democrats often ignore economic fundamentals and policy data. They also talk about billionaires potentially pushing back against Mayor Mamdani's proposed taxes on the wealthy after Mamdani targeted billionaire Ken Griffin in a recent video. The guys also discuss the growing importance of data centers in the U.S. and around the world for the future of technology and business. Mark discusses Zohran Mamdani's response to accusations of anti-Semitism following violent protests outside synagogues in New York City that sparked backlash and concern. He also talks about political narratives pushed by Democrats, including comparisons between President Trump and Hitler, arguing that those claims have become exaggerated. Mark reflects on how CNN has changed over the years, saying the network was once more balanced in its political coverage. He also continues to remember media pioneer Ted Turner. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy shares a story about how Mark's promotion of his show may have helped bring together a couple in his audience at his show's taping. They also discuss Stephen Colbert leaving his late-night show in two weeks and talk about how the program's new format will lean more heavily into comedy and how it could change the feel of the show's audience.

They discuss New York City's budget framework and the likelihood of it finally passing after nine attempts. Steve explains why he believes Democrats often ignore economic fundamentals and policy data. They also talk about billionaires potentially pushing back against Mayor Mamdani's proposed taxes on the wealthy after Mamdani targeted billionaire Ken Griffin in a recent video. The guys also discuss the growing importance of data centers in the U.S. and around the world for the future of technology and business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark breaks down President Trump's latest comments on the war in Iran. He also discusses reports that the planned ballroom project could cost nearly $1 billion instead of the original $400 million estimate because of additional upgrades and improvements. Questions continue surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death after a 2019 note resurfaced and sparked new debate over whether he was killed or died by suicide. Mark also talks about violent protesters clashing with the NYPD outside a Manhattan synagogue and criticizes Zohran Mamdani for not speaking out. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. They discuss New York City's budget framework and the likelihood of it finally passing after nine attempts. Steve explains why he believes Democrats often ignore economic fundamentals and policy data. They also talk about billionaires potentially pushing back against Mayor Mamdani's proposed taxes on the wealthy after Mamdani targeted billionaire Ken Griffin in a recent video. The guys also discuss the growing importance of data centers in the U.S. and around the world for the future of technology and business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark breaks down President Trump's latest comments on the war in Iran. He also discusses reports that the planned ballroom project could cost nearly $1 billion instead of the original $400 million estimate because of additional upgrades and improvements. Questions continue surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death after a 2019 note resurfaced and sparked new debate over whether he was killed or died by suicide. Mark also talks about violent protesters clashing with the NYPD outside a Manhattan synagogue and criticizes Zohran Mamdani for not speaking out. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. They discuss New York City's budget framework and the likelihood of it finally passing after nine attempts. Steve explains why he believes Democrats often ignore economic fundamentals and policy data. They also talk about billionaires potentially pushing back against Mayor Mamdani's proposed taxes on the wealthy after Mamdani targeted billionaire Ken Griffin in a recent video. The guys also discuss the growing importance of data centers in the U.S. and around the world for the future of technology and business. Mark discusses Zohran Mamdani's response to accusations of anti-Semitism following violent protests outside synagogues in New York City that sparked backlash and concern. He also talks about political narratives pushed by Democrats, including comparisons between President Trump and Hitler, arguing that those claims have become exaggerated. Mark reflects on how CNN has changed over the years, saying the network was once more balanced in its political coverage. He also continues to remember media pioneer Ted Turner. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy shares a story about how Mark's promotion of his show may have helped bring together a couple in his audience at his show's taping. They also discuss Stephen Colbert leaving his late-night show in two weeks and talk about how the program's new format will lean more heavily into comedy and how it could change the feel of the show's audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They discuss New York City's budget framework and the likelihood of it finally passing after nine attempts. Steve explains why he believes Democrats often ignore economic fundamentals and policy data. They also talk about billionaires potentially pushing back against Mayor Mamdani's proposed taxes on the wealthy after Mamdani targeted billionaire Ken Griffin in a recent video. The guys also discuss the growing importance of data centers in the U.S. and around the world for the future of technology and business.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how billionaire Ken Griffin's warning about Zohran Mamdani's leadership and Citadel's expansion in Miami signals a major shift in where wealth and jobs are heading; why the clock is ticking on potential charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci as pressure builds ahead of a critical legal deadline; and a Texas jury's verdict in the tragic Athena Strand case and what it reveals about justice and accountability, and much more.

In this episode, we break down the latest developments in U.S.–Iran tensions as President Trump pauses “Project Freedom” amid escalating conflict and growing pressure. With commentary from Marco Rubio and a deeper look into what “Project Freedom” actually means, we analyze whether this strategy is defensive or something more. We also cover Trump's press interaction on Iranian aggression, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and how past administrations handled similar threats. On the domestic front, we dive into viral campaign moments and political misfires, including Katie Porter's awkward ad, debate controversies over healthcare for illegal immigrants, and a fiery temperament meltdown clip. We also break down a controversial “Mamdani-style” campaign ad and what demographic shifts could mean for future elections.Additional segments include the Obama Presidential Library debate, Ilhan Omar's refusal to turn over documents, and reactions from major figures like Ken Griffin. We also touch on trending TikToks, influencer drama, and media personalities shifting their narratives.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan https://DeleteMe.com/CHICKS and use Code CHICKSRefresh your skincare routine this spring with a skincare upgrade from Bon Charge. Visit https://BonCharge.com/chicks and use code CHICKS for 15% off sitewideFresh Pressed Olive Oil gives you a FREE full-size $49 bottle for just $1 shipping—no commitment. Taste the difference at https://ChicksLoveOliveOil.comFor a limited time, get two FREE gifts when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic—a 360° rotating Pocket Pivot and a Thumb Drive Nozzle—just text CHICKS to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

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Big shake-ups in the primaries last night, Indiana saw several senators who opposed Trump's policies lose their races, and in Ohio, Trump-backed candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy, picked up wins. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was at the podium yesterday, filling in for Karoline Leavitt (she's out on maternity leave), and got grilled about the war in Iran. Rubio hinted that the end might be in sight, but there are still hurdles to clear. Mark breaks it down for us. Mayor Mamdani is pushing his socialist agenda so hard that it's blocking out any practical talk about how big players like Ken Griffin, who is a billionaire, actually help keep the city afloat with their tax dollars. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Howie's got strong opinions; he thinks Trump shouldn't lift the blockade in Iran. And some sad news: Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, passed away at 87. Mark shares some memories about Turner and the early days of CNN, which launched back in 1980. And speaking of Indiana, those state senators who fought against Trump's redistricting efforts got wiped out in the primaries, a huge win for Team Trump. In New York, Mayor Mamdani seems more like a salesman than a politician lately, raising questions about how that approach is affecting the city. Mark and Howie also talk about JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom, how they might have had a leg up before their big political gigs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big shake-ups in the primaries last night, Indiana saw several senators who opposed Trump's policies lose their races, and in Ohio, Trump-backed candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy, picked up wins. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was at the podium yesterday, filling in for Karoline Leavitt (she's out on maternity leave), and got grilled about the war in Iran. Rubio hinted that the end might be in sight, but there are still hurdles to clear. Mark breaks it down for us. Mayor Mamdani is pushing his socialist agenda so hard that it's blocking out any practical talk about how big players like Ken Griffin, who is a billionaire, actually help keep the city afloat with their tax dollars.

Big shake-ups in the primaries last night, Indiana saw several senators who opposed Trump's policies lose their races, and in Ohio, Trump-backed candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy, picked up wins. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was at the podium yesterday, filling in for Karoline Leavitt (she's out on maternity leave), and got grilled about the war in Iran. Rubio hinted that the end might be in sight, but there are still hurdles to clear. Mark breaks it down for us. Mayor Mamdani is pushing his socialist agenda so hard that it's blocking out any practical talk about how big players like Ken Griffin, who is a billionaire, actually help keep the city afloat with their tax dollars. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Howie's got strong opinions; he thinks Trump shouldn't lift the blockade in Iran. And some sad news: Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, passed away at 87. Mark shares some memories about Turner and the early days of CNN, which launched back in 1980. And speaking of Indiana, those state senators who fought against Trump's redistricting efforts got wiped out in the primaries, a huge win for Team Trump. In New York, Mayor Mamdani seems more like a salesman than a politician lately, raising questions about how that approach is affecting the city. Mark and Howie also talk about JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom, how they might have had a leg up before their big political gigs. Remember when the speed limit got dropped from 75 to 55 mph back in 1979 to save gas? Mark draws a line to today's foreign policy, where the U.S. is blocking the Strait of Hormuz, creating gas lines, and crippling Iran's economy. A reminder: Ted Turner died at 87, and Mark takes a moment to reflect on his legacy. And mark your calendars, May 21st is the last night for Late Night with Stephen Colbert. Actor Charlie Sheen wrote in his book about tuning into Newsmax and realizing their coverage might be more truthful than what you get from networks like MSNOW or CNN. He even drops some names you'll recognize. Maybe there's hope for TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) in Hollywood after all! Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel told Sean Hannity on his podcast about finding a secret room in D.C. stuffed with fake Russian classified documents in burn bags. Out in California, Cedars-Sinai Hospital's Nurse Matthew Shaffer posted something awful on X. He said he was disappointed the latest Trump assassin missed. The hospital responded but chose not to discipline him.

Big shake-ups in the primaries last night, Indiana saw several senators who opposed Trump's policies lose their races, and in Ohio, Trump-backed candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy, picked up wins. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was at the podium yesterday, filling in for Karoline Leavitt (she's out on maternity leave), and got grilled about the war in Iran. Rubio hinted that the end might be in sight, but there are still hurdles to clear. Mark breaks it down for us. Mayor Mamdani is pushing his socialist agenda so hard that it's blocking out any practical talk about how big players like Ken Griffin, who is a billionaire, actually help keep the city afloat with their tax dollars. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Howie's got strong opinions; he thinks Trump shouldn't lift the blockade in Iran. And some sad news: Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, passed away at 87. Mark shares some memories about Turner and the early days of CNN, which launched back in 1980. And speaking of Indiana, those state senators who fought against Trump's redistricting efforts got wiped out in the primaries, a huge win for Team Trump. In New York, Mayor Mamdani seems more like a salesman than a politician lately, raising questions about how that approach is affecting the city. Mark and Howie also talk about JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom, how they might have had a leg up before their big political gigs.

Big shake-ups in the primaries last night, Indiana saw several senators who opposed Trump's policies lose their races, and in Ohio, Trump-backed candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy, picked up wins. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was at the podium yesterday, filling in for Karoline Leavitt (she's out on maternity leave), and got grilled about the war in Iran. Rubio hinted that the end might be in sight, but there are still hurdles to clear. Mark breaks it down for us. Mayor Mamdani is pushing his socialist agenda so hard that it's blocking out any practical talk about how big players like Ken Griffin, who is a billionaire, actually help keep the city afloat with their tax dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big shake-ups in the primaries last night, Indiana saw several senators who opposed Trump's policies lose their races, and in Ohio, Trump-backed candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy, picked up wins. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was at the podium yesterday, filling in for Karoline Leavitt (she's out on maternity leave), and got grilled about the war in Iran. Rubio hinted that the end might be in sight, but there are still hurdles to clear. Mark breaks it down for us. Mayor Mamdani is pushing his socialist agenda so hard that it's blocking out any practical talk about how big players like Ken Griffin, who is a billionaire, actually help keep the city afloat with their tax dollars. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. Howie's got strong opinions; he thinks Trump shouldn't lift the blockade in Iran. And some sad news: Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, passed away at 87. Mark shares some memories about Turner and the early days of CNN, which launched back in 1980. And speaking of Indiana, those state senators who fought against Trump's redistricting efforts got wiped out in the primaries, a huge win for Team Trump. In New York, Mayor Mamdani seems more like a salesman than a politician lately, raising questions about how that approach is affecting the city. Mark and Howie also talk about JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom, how they might have had a leg up before their big political gigs. Remember when the speed limit got dropped from 75 to 55 mph back in 1979 to save gas? Mark draws a line to today's foreign policy, where the U.S. is blocking the Strait of Hormuz, creating gas lines, and crippling Iran's economy. A reminder: Ted Turner died at 87, and Mark takes a moment to reflect on his legacy. And mark your calendars, May 21st is the last night for Late Night with Stephen Colbert. Actor Charlie Sheen wrote in his book about tuning into Newsmax and realizing their coverage might be more truthful than what you get from networks like MSNOW or CNN. He even drops some names you'll recognize. Maybe there's hope for TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) in Hollywood after all! Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel told Sean Hannity on his podcast about finding a secret room in D.C. stuffed with fake Russian classified documents in burn bags. Out in California, Cedars-Sinai Hospital's Nurse Matthew Shaffer posted something awful on X. He said he was disappointed the latest Trump assassin missed. The hospital responded but chose not to discipline him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Wednesday Tunnel to Towers edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers the "gambling man" Ken Griffin and his bet on Miami over New York City when it comes to moving his billion dollar business aways from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and utter communism. In other news of the day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman met with President Donald Trump at the White House yesterday, describing the 90-minute meeting as a conversation between “friends," the reigning Miss Israel said she randomly bumped into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife in a Brooklyn cafe over the weekend — and that the first lady “brushed her off'' when she learned she was Israeli, an NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty and in uniform - in apparent violation of department policy, and Project Freedom - the U.S. military effort to guide ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz - is paused for 'a short period of time' amid Iran agreement progress according to President Trump. Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Melanie Shiraz, Peter King & Scott LoBaido join Sid on this hump day T2T installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They've got it all wrong. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin isn't fleeing New York because of high taxes, but because he's afraid Democrats, the party he used to donate to ... will kill him? Is he right to fear for his life? (Subscribe & share.) Sources: https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/us-news/palisades-arsonist-became-fixated-with-luigi-mangione-before-deadly-blaze-prosecutors/ https://nypost.com/2026/01/08/real-estate/tech-titans-leaving-california-for-florida-over-billionaire-tax/ https://www.reuters.com/business/hedge-fund-citadel-doubling-down-miami-ceo-ken-griffin-says-2026-05-05/

From Trump-backed primary knockouts to a controversial Iran deal leak and a wave of billionaires fleeing blue states—this episode breaks down a country shifting fast on every front. ⚡ HOOK (OPEN) One night. Five Republicans gone. A global deal leaked. And America's power players are packing up and leaving.

From Wall Street to Washington, major power players are relocating, redistricting battles are intensifying, and political tensions are spilling into corporate decisions. This episode breaks down a fast-moving shift in money, politics, and influence. ⚡ HOOK (OPEN) A knock on the glass. A billion-dollar exit. And a country quietly redrawing its power map in real time.

A major financial power move is underway as top CEOs reconsider where—and how—they operate. Is this about taxes… or something deeper driving America's economic migration? ⚡ HOOK (OPEN) A billionaire. A knock on the glass. And a decision that could reshape where power lives in America.

In this episode of The Joe Concha Show, Joe kicks off a wild Cinco de Mayo with a hilarious Trump impersonator pitching the idea to change "ICE" to "NICE". Joe dives deep into the week's political absurdity, calling out the massive wealth exodus as billionaires like Ken Griffin flee high-tax New York for Miami. He also takes aim at Tucker Carlson's bizarre gaslighting in a recent New York Times interview where Carlson denied calling Trump the "Antichrist" despite the audio evidence. Plus, Joe roasts the hosts of The View for their hypocritical complaints about Jeff Bezos and the $100,000-a-ticket Met Gala, breaks down the brutal reality of California's skyrocketing gas taxes, and highlights Marco Rubio's fiery challenge to the UN over Iranian sea mines.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DRCoinbase cuts headcount by 14% citing AI acceleration. The shares are gainingCoinbase cuts headcount by 14% citing AI acceleration WHO DO YOU BLAME?Cofounder/CEO/Chair Brian Armstrong: 49.6% voting power MMIn 2020, amidst global protests for racial justice, Armstrong issued a blog post that effectively banned employees from discussing social issues or activism at work: "We don't advocate for any particular causes or candidates internally that are unrelated to our mission, because it is a distraction from our mission... we won't engage in broader societal issues."Brian is a proponent of "Freedom Cities"—privatized zones built on federal land that would be exempt from the laws that govern the rest of the countryMeta Platforms director Marc Andreessen:Impeding the development of AI in any way, he argues, “is a form of murder."Our enemies are 'social responsibility', 'stakeholder capitalism', 'Precautionary Principle', 'sustainable development goals', 'social justice', and 'environmental, social, and governance (ESG)'... These are all ideas that would lead to a stagnant, decadent, and ultimately dead society."The dual class share structure:The holders of our Class B common stock are entitled to twenty votes per share, and holders of our Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share.Jeffrey Billings, the independent trustee for certain trusts established by Brian Armstrong (representing 18.9% voting power)Co-founder/director Frederick “Fred” Ernest Ehrsam III (10.6% voting power)co-founder and general partner of the crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigmco-founder and CEO of Nudge, a neurotechnology startup developing non-invasive brain–computer interfacesDuke UniversityWhile Fred is often seen as the quiet intellectual counterpart to Marc Andreessen, his philosophy is arguably even more dystopian to critics because it moves beyond just software—aiming to program human governance and the human brain itself.Fred is the Quiet Architect of a future where human systems are replaced by cold code.Fred is a major backer of the Prometheus Summit, a secretive gathering of tech elites focused on "longevity" and "assisted reproductive technologies."In 2026, Fred was appointed to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) by President Donald TrumpThe 2 women on the board, seems very DEI-ishThe shares are gaining WHO DO YOU BLAME?InvestorsUp 15$ in 2 days: $655M for brianDiary of a CEO founder says he hired someone with ‘zero' work experience because she ‘thanked the security guard by name' before the interview WHO DO YOU BLAME?The so-called “meritocracy” MM“I hired someone who's CV was two lines. Their experience was zero”Elon Musk's SpaceX Could Be Fast-Tracked Into S&P 500 After IPO Under Proposed Rule Changes AND Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter purchase and agrees to pay $1.5m fineA trust in Musk's name will pay a $1.5m civil penalty, without admitting wrongdoing. Musk won't have to give up any money he allegedly saved from the delay. In its January 2025 lawsuit, the SEC said Musk's 11-day delay in revealing his initial 5% Twitter stake in late March and early April 2022 let him buy more than $500min shares at artificially low prices, before he finally revealed a 9.2% stake. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The SEC CommissionersJan 2025Chair Gary Gensler (D) Commissioner Hester Peirce (R)Commissioner Mark Uyeda (R)Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw (D)Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga (D)Today MMChair Paul Atkins (R)Commissioner Hester Peirce (R)Commissioner Mark Uyeda (R)VacantVacantSpecifically Paul AtkinsDuring his first stint as an SEC Commissioner (George W. Bush), Paul was famous for his dissent against large corporate penaltiesHe argued that fining a company for the "sins" of its executives just hurts the innocent shareholders a second timeRecently in the same Administration with Musk (DOGE)Generally believes the SEC overregulates; Musk has referred to the SEC as “bastards”Commissioner Hester PeirceThe perennial dissenter (pre-Trump 2.0): Whenever the SEC would sue a crypto firm or fine a high-profile CEO, Peirce would release a blistering public letter explaining why the SEC was wrong, overreaching, and "paternalistic."Hester is the primary author of the Token Safe Harbor proposal, which essentially argues that tech companies should be allowed to operate for three years without any SEC oversight to "find their footing."Hester has long argued that the SEC's disclosure requirements are "bloated" and "immaterial." In her view, Musk's failure to file a 13D form for his Twitter stake wasn't a crime—it was a failure to comply with a "clunky, outdated bureaucracy.""In our purportedly enlightened era, we pin scarlet letters on allegedly offending corporations without bothering much about facts and circumstances... After all, naming and shaming corporate villains is fun, trendy, and profitable."The S&P 500, managed by S&P Global Dow Jones Indices, on Thursday, announced it was beginning consultation on rule changes that could potentially help Elon Musk-led SpaceX gain an expedited entry into the index. The rule changes include letting IPOs enter the index six months after their debut on an eligible index instead of a 12-month period, according to current rules.The index also proposed eliminating a minimum Investable Weight Factor (IWF) of 0.10 for megacap companies. The IWF is a methodology used to calculate the number of shares of a company available to trade on the market.Notably, the proposed rule changes also eliminate profitability requirements for megacap companies. Current rules require a company to be profitable on a GAAP basis for 12 months to be considered for the index, but that rule could be eliminated.S&P DJI only accepts feedback during the announced consultation open period, which is generally one calendar month following the consultation announcement. The Index Committee considers the complexity of the change and the desirable implementation timing in determining the open window for the consultation, which is generally aligned, if possible, with the index rebalancing schedule. WHO DO YOU BLAME?S&P Global CEO Martina L. Cheung (31% no on pay last year) DEI? That's all I haveS&P Global Chair Ian Livingston (Lord Livingston of Parkhead)Lord Livingston is also involved in a number of charities particularly in the fields of education, equality and social careLords are weird? That's all I haveThe Index CommitteeThe S&P 500 Index Committee is one of the most powerful and secretive groups in global finance. To prevent insider trading and front-running (where traders buy a stock because they know it's about to be added to the index), S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) keeps the names of the individual committee members confidential.“To mitigate even the appearance of a conflict of interest... all Index Committee meetings are confidential. Membership of the Index Committee is not disclosed, and voting members consist of senior S&P DJI staff who have no commercial responsibilities”The Committee Members: Usually consists of about five to nine full-time employees of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Veto Power: Unlike other indices that use a rigid formula, this committee has discretionary authority. They can choose to ignore certain rules (like profitability) if they believe a company is representative of the U.S. economy.Who is probably partly on the Committee:Catherine Clay (CEO, S&P Dow Jones Indices): As the top executive, she oversees all index divisions. She joined in late 2025 with a mandate to modernize the indices for the digital and private-to-public era.Fiona Boal (Global Head of Equities): She oversees the entire equity index suite. Any proposal to change the "seasoning" or profitability rules for the S&P 500 goes through her office.Michael Orzano (Head of Exchange Products): He is the primary strategist for how major listings (like a $1.75T SpaceX IPO) integrate with the exchange-traded product (ETF) ecosystem.He was the lead strategist during the 2020 Tesla Inclusion, which was the most chaotic event in S&P historyHamish Preston (Head of U.S. Equities): He is the primary spokesperson for S&P 500 methodology. If the "SpaceX Rule" is adopted in June 2026, he will be the one explaining the technical justification to the media.Louis Bellucci (Head of Index Committee Management): As of 2026, he is the specific individual tasked with managing the various index committees and ensuring they follow the updated governance protocolsThe general concept of greed MMMM'Tone Deaf' Starbucks CEO Slammed for Justifying $10 Coffee as 'Affordable Premium Experience' - Niccol is so close to the human experience, he thought it was obviously “affordable” premium to pay $10 for a single cup of coffee. WHO DO YOU BLAME?Mike Sievert, Jorgen Knudstorp, Neal Mohan, and Brian NiccolAccording to Free Float knowledge database, the only four directors with base knowledge of marketing in their backgrounds - all direct from their education and bios46% of SBUX influenceRichard Allison, Neal Mohan, Andy Campion, Beth Ford, Mike SievertMembers of the pay committee that graciously granted Niccol $96m such that a $10 coffee is an “affordable premium experience” for Niccol aloneMeanwhile, CEO Pay Surges 11% While Workers' Wages Stagnate at 0.5% in 2025: Report.In the last 5 years, EVERY director at SBUX was tagged as a “bottom payer” for employees using bottom quartile employee median pay relative to peers as a flagAt the same time, SBUX tagged as mildly atypical overpay relative to other paying directors, and the board average 5 year CEO Pay ratio ranking in the BOTTOM QUINTILE - not only do they love paying their employees as little as possible, the couple it with massive pay packages for CEOs everywhere they goBeth Ford, Daniel Servitje, and Neal MohanAccording to Free Float deference numbers, which use how directors get paid, the prestige of the directorship, the overlaps/reliance on the CEO, and social ties to management, these three are the only ones on the board tagged as “Deferential”For instance, Mohan has directorships at Chrome Holding and Starbucks… which one is a bigger deal?These are directors with the most to lose by dissenting - and risking getting replaced - at this board in particularMike Sievert, Daniel Servitje, Marissa Mayer, Neal Mohan, Brian NiccolEstimates of each of their net worth is in excess of $100m, with Servitje part of the nepo Grupo Bimbo money (he's worth >$3bn)Mayer is the rare female fail up, with early Google and Yahoo money >$600mMohan got a $100m stock retention bonus in 2013 alone and is the CEO of YouTube, the ultimate in artist exploitation machineNeal Mohan, who is on every one of these lists DRBrian Niccol, for generating a record quarter, avoiding negotiating with the union, and calling $10 for roasted beans “affordable premium”Activists Protest Jeff Bezos at 2026 Met Gala with Symbolic 'Urine' Bottles - no one like Uncle Jeffe and his wife anymore!!! WHO DO YOU BLAME?Zohran MamdaniHe skipped the Met Gala??? This was his one chance to show he actually DOES love Ken Griffin!WorkersIf they just accepted that they will all be fired by AI robots and take what their tech billionaire overlords bequeath them generously, they wouldn't have to do this: While billionaires get ready for the Met Gala, their workers walk a different kind of runwayA protest fashion show by workers of Amazon, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Uber, organized by the SEIU and Amazon Labor UnionLauren Sanchez DRProfiled in the NYT saying the uber-rich should “stop apologizing” and “start enjoying themselves” - isn't always the wife's fault?Amazon's board of sycophantsLabelled as “Structurally Deferential” in Free Float data, 5 of the 12 directors have been with Bezos for over a decadeThe rest are almost entirely connected to the directors who have been there for more than a decade7 of the 12 directors tagged as bottom payers, 6 of them at just AmazonEVERY DIRECTOR has been flagged more than once for Human Rights violations across all boards they're on - literally they have overseen constant strings of human rights violationsUncle Jeffe - who still thinks you can buy things and make people like youGameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports - the offer is for $56bn and would allow a failing brick and mortar video game company to buy a semi-failing 2000s internet auction company - WHO DO YOU BLAME?TD Bank directors Ana Arsov, Cheri Brant, Elio Luongo, Keith Martell, Frank Pearn, Paul Wirth - the TD risk committeeTD offered a “I guess so?” letter for financing coming in around $20bn in debt. That amount of debt would make these directors - who are only active on the GameStop board - among the most indebted in our databaseThe risk committee is: accountant, compliance officer, ex-bank CEO, accountant, lawyer, someone from Moody'sRoaring Kitty Keith GillIsn't this obviously all his fault?Last count, he has as many as 9m shares in GME in 2024…CEO Ryan CohenWhose deep experience selling pet food and video games has set him up to have just the ego to think he can run anything anywhereWho cares

With the Nasdaq and the Russell at fresh highs, Carson Group's Ryan Detrick says there may still be several years left of the bull market. One company is teaming up with Nvidia to build mini data centers that can be attached to residential homes. Plus, an exclusive interview with Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your journey to financial independence. Learn how you can be an Empowered Investor today! Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! Jason and Michael Zuber discuss the negative consequences of current economic and social policies in Western nations. They argue that countries like Australia and the United States are using high levels of immigration to temporarily mask deeper financial mismanagement and housing shortages. They focus on progressive tax regimes in cities like Seattle and New York, which aggressively target the wealthy and drive away essential tax revenue. They assert that mobile capital will naturally flee predatory government environments, leaving the middle class to bear the resulting financial burden. Ultimately, they critique big government intervention and advocate for asset ownership as the only reliable path to wealth in a fiat economy.   Key Takeaways: 0:00 Why so many intellectuals are often left leaning 3:56 Australia is booming 10:46 Get your tickets to https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ now! 11:05 Mayor of Seattle and the mobile millionaires 17:02 Mayor of New York vs. Ken Griffin 23:00 Spencer Pratt and the Socialist Republic of California  23:56 See you all at Empowered Investor LIVE!  May 15-17, 2026 Friday to Sunday #CapitalMobility #TaxRefugees #EconomicMigration #MillionaireTax #RealEstateInvesting #HousingCrisis #FiatEconomy #AssetOwnership #WealthGap #KShapedEconomy #GovernmentOverreach #EconomicRefugees #TaxRegimes #FinancialFreedom #StateTaxes  _______________________________________________________________ Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps the money meeting held yesterday between Governor Kathy Hochul & local billionaire Ken Griffin yesterday, where Mamdani's ridiculous socialist policies were discussed in length. In other news of the day, the 76-day partial government shutdown - which impacted funding for the Department of Homeland Security - has ended, the New York City Council has passed a package of bills aimed at combatting vaccine misinformation - and expanding access to shots across the city, brazen thieves who moved with the speed and precision of a “racetrack pit crew” swiped more than 250 car parts and vehicles across the Bronx and other parts of the Big Apple, and the New York Knicks eliminated the Atlanta Hawks last night in a historic 140-89 blowout to end the playoff series and advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Arthur Aidala, Brian Kilmeade, Dick Jerardi, Joe Tacopina, K.T. McFarland, Michael Rapaport & Sean Spicer join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans had a golden opportunity to make America great again, but they're squandering it. Here's what they need to do if they want to avoid getting crushed in the midterms. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) thought he had a clever stunt — filming a “tax the rich” video right outside billionaire Ken Griffin's $238 million penthouse. That stunt backfired spectacularly, and now his socialist schemes are falling apart. Buddy Brown, author of “Ain't No Wi-Fi in the Woods,” joins us to discuss why getting kids off screens and back into the real world is more important now than ever. Sara reacts to viral videos, like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) trying to act like a normal human and force an ugly smile just to not scare the kids and leftists wishing President Donald Trump dead and pushing rainbow indoctrination on kids. ► Watch my latest H-1B visa scam video: https://youtu.be/iIsYhVSQCM0?si=_AQ6zoM3v72was-k   ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area.   ► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1 ► Preborn  To donate, dial #250 and say the keyword, “BABY.” Or visit PreBorn.com/SARA. ► Blaze TV ‘The Coverup'  Head over to faucicoverup.com/SARA and use code LABLEAK for $40 off a full subscription.  Timestamps:  00:00 - How to Win the Midterms 24: 45 - Mamdani FAFO 30:02 - Buddy Brown 40:23 - Viral Woke Videos  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Iran's Game Plan Breaking news out of Virginia, where a state circuit court judge blocked certification of the voter‑approved redistricting referendum that would have shifted the state’s congressional map from a 6–5 split to a 10–1 Democratic advantage. The judge ruled the process unconstitutional, citing violations of Virginia’s constitutional requirements, improper use of a special legislative session, insufficient public notice, and what the court called a misleading ballot question. Clay and Buck explain why this ruling could derail the entire redistricting effort and force rapid intervention by the Virginia Supreme Court and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court. They emphasize that the legal uncertainty threatens election timelines, ballot preparation, and primary contests, turning Virginia into a potential national test case for how far courts will allow mid‑cycle redistricting to go. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton then pivot to Iran and global security, with extensive analysis of President Donald Trump’s statements on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The hosts examine Trump’s claim that the U.S. controls maritime traffic and is enforcing an effective blockade until Iran produces a deal, while also noting severe internal divisions inside Iran between hardliners, the IRGC, and civilian negotiators. Clay explains why Iran’s leadership crisis complicates diplomacy, while Buck lays out in detail how the blockade is inflicting devastating economic harm—particularly through Iran’s limited oil storage capacity and the long‑term damage caused by halting production. Resistance Judiciary Clay and Buck discuss the idea that the judiciary has become a de facto political actor, particularly during the Trump era. Buck describes what the hosts call a “resistance judiciary,” with judges using injunctions and procedural rulings to halt policy even when cases are likely to be overturned later. They contrast this trend with the Supreme Court’s role, warning that without a conservative majority, constitutional interpretation itself would become unrecognizable. The Virginia redistricting case is used as the most recent example of how a single judge can temporarily upend elections, legislative plans, and national strategy. They then pivot into an extended and highly critical discussion of Spirit Airlines and the blocked JetBlue merger, which Clay describes as one of the clearest examples of judicial failure in recent years. Clay explains how Spirit agreed to a multibillion‑dollar acquisition by JetBlue, warned that bankruptcy was inevitable without the merger, and then saw the deal halted after the Biden administration sued on antitrust grounds. A federal judge sided with the government, rejecting Spirit’s warning—only for the airline to file for bankruptcy months later and now face another potential collapse. Clay argues that the ruling wiped out shareholders, endangered thousands of jobs, and may now force taxpayers to subsidize an airline that could have survived through private market solutions. The Opposite of Reality Rafael Mangual, head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative, for an extended interview that anchors much of the hour. The discussion opens with encouraging national crime trends, as Mangual explains that serious violent crime—especially homicides and shootings—is declining across many U.S. cities, with especially sharp drops in places like Memphis and Washington, D.C., which have been targeted by Trump administration federal task forces. Those efforts, combining multi‑agency law‑enforcement deployments and National Guard support, have produced dramatic results, including a reported more‑than‑40 percent reduction in violent crime in Memphis. Mangual and the hosts emphasize that crime reduction is not mysterious or unattainable but the product of consistent enforcement and public support for policing. Mangual contrasts the positive reception officers receive in high‑crime cities desperate for safety with hostility he says law enforcement faced in Minneapolis, illustrating how political culture and public messaging affect outcomes on the ground. The conversation then transitions into a frank, statistics‑based examination of homicide in America. Mangual outlines the typical profile of both homicide offenders and victims—young men, overwhelmingly Black or Hispanic, with extensive criminal histories and repeated prior arrests—arguing that the justice system already knows who the most dangerous individuals are but repeatedly releases them. He makes the case that serious habitual‑offender policies could cut the murder rate by another 50 percent, potentially saving roughly 10,000 lives per year, most of them in minority communities. The hosts build on those findings by discussing the historical precedent: from 1990 to 2014, the U.S. already reduced homicides by half, a change that added a full year of life expectancy to the average Black male. Mangual argues that public fatigue with permissive criminal‑justice policies after the post‑2020 crime spike is driving a political shift, with progressive prosecutors losing elections and states rolling back earlier reforms. Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show also digs into transit crime, highlighting how enforcement measures like fare gates and barriers on San Francisco’s BART system produced both a major revenue increase and a 41 percent drop in crime—evidence, the hosts say, that “broken windows”–style policies still work. This data‑backed approach is contrasted with proposals in New York to make buses free, which Clay and Buck argue would worsen safety and quality of life. Class Warfare Backfires Clay and Buck pivot to New York City politics and economics, focusing on Zohran Mamdani’s “tax the rich” agenda and a class‑warfare video targeting hedge‑fund billionaire Ken Griffin over his Manhattan penthouse. Clay and Buck criticize Mamdani for publicly singling out wealthy residents and businesses, arguing such rhetoric will accelerate capital flight, job losses, and long‑term fiscal damage. They highlight Griffin’s tax contributions, philanthropic giving, and job creation, warning that vilifying high‑income taxpayers risks hollowing out the city’s economic base and making New York less safe and less prosperous. 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