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Kristen Bell under attack, Eli Zaret stops by after Michigan defeats MSU, Britney Spears' crazy driving, more Bill Burr fallout, a Corey Feldman doc, South Korean Pistons fan Tom Hur, Drew Crime, and Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia. Deaths: RIP ex-New York Jets Nick Mangold. RIP to Lost in Space's June Lockhart. Eli Zaret joins the show to figure out if he was on the Drew and Mike Show in 1998, recap the Michigan/Michigan State game, argue about NIL, Tom Izzo vs G League transfers to college, Texas Tech's tortilla problem, discuss the NBA's gambling problem with Chauncey Billups, the question of Tarik Skubal, World Series recap, the legendary run in Detroit by South Korean Pistons fan Tom Hur and more. Ford and GM stocks are on the rise. Bill Burr is losing audience following the Riyadh Comedy Festival debacle. He and Anthony Cumia are on the outs. Britney Spears was seen driving TERRIBLY after a night out. It's all Kevin Federline's fault. Bon Jovi has a doc out and a tour coming up… without Richie Sambora. Nelly Furtado is quitting music due to fat shaming. Hey Emma Stone… why you look different. Bijou Phillips is changing her brat's name to distance her from her dad, Danny Masterson. Hailey Bieber is not trans, but she says that people think she is. Kristen Bell is not sorry for her stupid social media post because it was a joke. The internet is all over her. Dax needs to fall off the wagon and get on our show. It's Katy Perry's birthday month and she's flaunting it with Justin Trudeau. Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes flee America for the UK. Go on, get! We learn of a new Corey Feldman documentary from Matt Hawes. Meghan Markle: She made a fashion faux pas! She hijacks her friend's book club. Drew Crime: Dateline covered the death of Daniel Markel. Heist at the Louvre! 48 Hours featured the murder of Robin Lawrence. Politics: Bill Clinton is looking frail these days. Katie Porter clogs toilets and her ex-husband is talking trash. She's also an election denier. Zohran Mamdani's citizenship is questioned. Letitia James pleads Not Guilty to mortgage fraud charges. Gavin Newsom is gearing up for a 2028 presidential run. He's beefing with Joe Rogan. Alison Zupancic is the worst Secret Service agent possibly ever. Polka Dot Dress lady vs ICE. Drew's close friend, Kirk Gibson, was honored at Spartan Stadium. Stuttering John was the STAR of the Pro Football Arm Wrestling Championship. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

What Experts Don't Want You to Know About NBA and Mafia Ties Imagine some of the biggest names in basketball getting tangled up in a massive gambling ring run by America's most infamous crime families. This isn't a movie. It's the real story of how the mob allegedly infiltrated the NBA, using slick gadgets and star players to rig games and cheat victims out of millions. And it's a story that's shaking the league to its very foundations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the crazy first week in the NBA which included a 50 point game, multiple 40 point games and an FBI investigation. 

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The JBP kicks the latest episode off by reacting to the FBI indicting over 30 people, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, for their connections to Mafia-led gambling operations (30:50) before Joe recaps his run in with Ed Sheeran at the Knicks game (1:02:19). Later, New Edition announces a tour with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton (1:21:05), plus the latest in new music - Leon Thomas' ‘PHOLKS' (1:25:25), Kehlani's ‘Folded Homage Pack' (1:32:47), Dave East's ‘Karma 4' (1:44:01), Hit-Boy and The Alchemist's ‘GOLDFISH' (1:46:11), and more. The crew also discusses Kevin McCall's most recent comments about Chris Brown (1:57:22), news that Al Sharpton was a confidential informant (2:07:16), the latest New York City mayoral debate (2:31:42), how close they can be with fake people (2:41:44), and much more!  Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden 

Stephen A. Smith claims Trump is behind the NBA gambling crackdown, but Cash Patel fires back calling it “the dumbest thing I've ever heard.” Patrick Bet-David and the PBD Podcast crew break down both sides, the mafia links, and whether this scandal could reach LeBron James.

Mafia texts have surfaced in what's being called the BIGGEST gambling scandal in NBA history — and LeBron James' name is right in the middle of the storm.Court filings allege that Damon Jones, a former player and close associate of LeBron, leaked insider injury details to a gambling ring with mafia ties. Newly revealed text messages between key figures in the operation reportedly reference LeBron directly in betting conversations.In this video, we break down:The explosive new Mafia texts tied to LeBron JamesHow insider info was allegedly used to manipulate betting marketsWho's implicated in the federal investigationWhy this is being called the biggest NBA scandal in historyWhat this could mean for the NBA going forward

Paul Young was the bassist in a pub band playing Led Zeppelin and Patto covers ‘til his solo soul and blues slot launched him as a singer. He's still touring nearly 50 years later, just back from filling Mexican stadiums with Rod Stewart. And next May launching his acoustic ‘Songs & Stories Tour' in theatres, intercut with film clips and hoary old tales from the battlefield. He looks back here at … … Smash Hits cover shoots and Rewind package tours: “what a glorious time the ‘80s was” … the soul phrases he stole from Free and his impression of “the Paul Rodgers moan” … discovering James Taylor, the Doors, Gregg Allman, Vinegar Joe and Van Morrison … supporting Bob Marley when the crowd threw a dead duck at Joe Jackson – “and hit him!” … Mike & Bernie Winters in panto - “I was rolling in the aisles” … playing Led Zeppelin, Cream and Patto and the Bill Withers and Albert King covers that launched him as a singer … memories of Live Aid – “I wish I'd thought about it more” … “What am I, a performing monkey?” … when Midge Ure told him the opening line of Band Aid had actually been a secret audition – “Simon, Tony Hadley or me” … the “deafening” Slade at Luton Tech, the night the DJ played Black JuJu by Alice Cooper … the over-cranked news story that he'd lost his voice … and the night the Mafia came to Rhode Island. Tickets for ‘Paul Young – Songs & Stories' here: https://www.awaywithmedia.com/tours/paul-young-2026Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FBI unveils a massive, Mafia-tied gambling scheme involving big names in the NBA, the U.S. strikes another drug boat bringing “poison to our shores,” and sparks fly at the final debate for New York City mayor—but will it sway the race? Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Beam - Visit https://shopbeam.com/WIRE and use code WIRE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday, FBI Director Kash Patel announced over 30 indictments as part of a massive investigation into a criminal gambling ring. Those indicted included prominent NBA players and coaches. Oh, and also the Mafia. The announcement comes just as the NBA begins its season and at a time when sports betting has never been more prominent. Bookmakers have deals with major sporting leagues and celebrity athletes, and advertise aggressively during broadcasts. And in 2024 the US sports betting industry brought in a record $13.7 BILLION. Mike Vorkunov, national NBA business reporter for The Athletic, joins the show to explain the FBI investigation and what makes the NBA so vulnerable to betting scandals.And in headlines, Vice President JD Vance wraps up his visit to Israel, the Senate kills a bill to get federal workers and military members paid during the shutdown, and the US national debt surpasses $38 TRILLION.Show Notes:Check out Mike's reporting – nytimes.com/athletic/author/mike-vorkunov/Call Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Basketball. Mafia Bosses. The FBI… 30+ people were arrested for NBA insider trading and illegal poker.Netflix's Stranger Things Season 5 is taking over the holidays… and movie theaters.Ty Haney, Founder of Outdoor Voices, joins the pod… and shares her “4 Step Secret to Building Community.”Plus, the cool new restaurant trend is luxury bottled water menus… and “Water Sommeliers.”Check out the full interview with Ty Haney on our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod $NFLX $NKE $DKNGNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim, Libby, Tate, & Elaad are joined by George Santos to discuss the FBI exposing a massive gambling scandal with the NBA, Stephen A. Smith slamming Trump over the FBI's NBA Investigation, and the Mafia being listed as one of the perpetrators involved in the NBA gambling scandal.   Hosts:  Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Libby @LibbyEmmons (X) Elaad @ElaadEliahu (X) Mary @PopCultureCrisis (everywhere) Tate @RealTateBrown (everywhere) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: George Santos @MrSantosNY (X)

Is the U.S. about to go to war against Venezuela? U-Haul truck shot up at the entrance of a Coast Guard station. A couple more Democrat senators vote to open up the government, but the vote continues to fail in the Senate. Day 24 of the shutdown with no end in sight. Israel votes to annex part of the West Bank … but why? President Trump was in prime form yesterday with the press. White House pushing back on remodeling criticisms. Six million eggs recalled. Will Trump and Congress soon be on the same page when it comes to battling cartels and Venezuelan drug boats? FBI reveals massive investigation into Mafia crime families and NBA players and coaches. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith rants against Trump. Latest numbers from the New York City mayoral race. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) vs. Bret Baier of Fox News. Candace Owens rants about A LOT. New information about the Charlie Kirk assassination? Keith Malinak is worth $45 million??? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:18 Football Talk 03:14 Is America Going to War? 04:30 U-Haul Truck Attacks Coast Guard? 07:01 John Fetterman Tries to Reopen the Government 09:54 President Trump Asked about the Government Shutdown 12:21 President Trump on the Arrests of Gang Leaders 13:34 President Trump Doesn't Understand French Reporter 16:39 President Trump Calls Dan Goldman a Loser 18:02 President Trump Calls Adam Schiff Scum 19:44 Tulsi Gabbard Exposes Baby Selling by the Cartel 22:05 Pennsylvania Heads into Pro-Abortion State 27:29 White House Remodeling Timeline 30:42 Crackhead Hunter Biden is Mad! 32:56 Fat Five 48:13 FLASHBACK: Paul Harvey on Donald Trump in 1987 50:51 NBA Players & Associates Are in Trouble 1:01:47 Stephen A. Smith Says "Trump is Coming" 1:12:16 JB Pritzker Sits Down with Fox News 1:17:39 Candace Owens is Talking Complete Nonsense! 1:25:24 Candace Owens Blames Trump for Charlie Kirk's Death?! 1:31:28 Rosie O'Donnell Calls for Government Blackout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in a sweeping gambling investigation involving the Mafia. The Athletic’s Zach Harper breaks down the case. As the shutdown continues, Republicans claim that Affordable Care Act subsidies Democrats want renewed would pay for medical care for immigrants who are living in the U.S. illegally. The Washington Post’s David Ovalle explains how the reality is much more complicated. President Trump pardoned the founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance. The Wall Street Journal reports that the move likely paves the way for the company to return to the U.S. after it was banned in 2023. Plus, Silicon Valley persuaded Trump to call off deployment of federal troops to San Francisco, the woman who played the clarinet during brain surgery, and what to expect as the World Series kicks off. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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Lazlo almost gets us cancelled right off the bat, and gives an update on his son. What's the best baseball town? Can you tell the difference between Bruce Springsteen and Jermey Allan White? We play Jackson vs Johnson! In Headlines, the guys discuss how the Mafia was (allegedly) involved with the new NBA scandal, the street car expansion opening, Alabama using Nitrogen Gas for a death row execution, and much much more! Stream The Church of Lazlo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Vincent Oshana, and Adam Sosnick break down Andrew Cuomo's heated debate clash with Zohran Mamdani, the NBA's massive mafia-linked gambling bust, and Trump's bold oil move to turn China against Russia amid rising trade tensions.------

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Portland Trail Blazers head coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA journeyman Damon Jones are among 34 people indicted in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News (02:00) – NBA Coach Chauncey Billups, Player Terry Rozier Arrested In FBI Gambling Probe (05:20) – Trump Calls Off 'Surge' Of Federal Deployment To San Francisco (12:50) – White House Releases List of Donors For Trump's Multi-Million-Dollar Ballroom (19:30) – Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder (27:50) – China's Xi and Trump to Meet Next Thursday (30:20) – Harvard Says Latest Freshman Class Is Less Black (32:50) – Gen Z Not Interested in Sex, Romance, or Love Triangles in Movies or TV–Study (35:15) – What We're Watching, Reading, Eating (38:50) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets – BetterHelp – 10% off your first month 

Today's Headlines: President Donald Trump has officially finished demolishing the East Wing of the White House — without filing any plans, naturally — to make way for a $300 million “Marie Antoinette” ballroom. He also pardoned Binance founder “CZ” Zhao, who pleaded guilty for enabling money laundering (aka crypto's whole vibe) and just happens to be a Trump donor and business partner. Meanwhile, Trump's attempt to indict Rep. Adam Schiff for mortgage fraud has stalled for lack of, well, evidence. And former special counsel Jack Smith wants to testify publicly before Congress to correct “mischaracterizations” about his Trump probes — but only if DOJ promises not to punish him. The government shutdown drags on, and SNAP benefits may not go out in November, leaving millions of families without food assistance. Over at DHS, Trump's new “election integrity” chief Heather Honey told all 50 states the 2020 election was fraudulent and hinted Trump could declare a national emergency to control future elections. Meanwhile, NBA coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat's Terry Rozier were arrested in a mafia-linked betting scandal, and a pro-MAGA crypto site that promised to “expose Charlie Kirk's murderers” vanished after scamming its donors. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: See the White House's East Wing demolition from satellite images WSJ: Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder AOL: The Adam Schiff criminal probe has stalled, sources say CNN: Jack Smith asks Congress and the Justice Department to allow him to testify publicly USA Today: Will SNAP benefits be sent in November? 'Inflection point' is near, USDA says NYT: Trump Empowers Election Deniers, Still Fixated on 2020 Grievances Politico: Indiana Republicans don't have votes to back Trump's redistricting, Senate leader spox says ABC 11: NC House takes up Senate-approved voting maps as hundreds protest NYT: U.S. Charges N.B.A. Coach and Players in Gambling Schemes - The New York Times The Daily Beast: MAGA Site Took Money to Unmask Charlie Kirk Critics—Then Vanished Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news to know for Friday, October 24, 2025! We'll tell you why some of the NBA's biggest names—including a Hall of Fame player turned coach—are now facing federal charges in an alleged gambling and mafia scandal. Also, how the government shutdown might impact travel over Thanksgiving, and why President Trump abruptly ended trade talks with Canada. Plus: how the richest man in crypto was pardoned, why Amazon drivers may soon be sporting new glasses, and what to expect on baseball's biggest stage. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Calm has an exclusive offer to get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/NEWSWORTHY Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins at hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus asked for no jail time for a man that committed sex crimes against a 15-year-old girl. The FBI charged NBA players and coaches in a massive illegal gambling scheme with ties to the Mafia. Guest: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on the DUI charges against Major Chad Dickerson. // Big Local: Governor Ferguson issued an emergency proclamation for the Bullfrog Road overpass near Cle Elum that was hit by a truck. A Sequim couple is being charged with the attempted murder of a “Good Samaritan” DoorDash driver. // You Pick the Topic: A California mother complains after her son’s teacher celebrates Charlie Kirk’s murder… and the school is defending the teacher.

Howie Kurtz on the major insider trading scandal involving NBA players and coaches, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and Kim Kardashian's brain aneurysm diagnosis. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, New York AG Letitia James is being arraigned. We'll tell you about her effort to get the case against her dropped. Plus, we report on the Mafia gambling investigation into the NBA. Just how widespread is this illegal betting scandal? And we explore why President Trump is pulling the plug on trade And terminating trade talks? President trump is pulling the plug on trade negotiations with Canada.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(October 24, 2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump says he's ending trade negotiations with Canada. Palisades fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht pleads not guilty in Los Angeles court. Senate blocks bill to pay federal workers during shutdown. Feds reveal mafia-linked gambling probe that led to arrests of Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and NBA star Terry Rozier.

0:30 - Karoline Leavitt's White House History Lesson 15:54 - CA truck driver who killed 3 35:42 - Pritzker EO creating IL Accountability Commission 01:00:29 - Kash Patel on gambling ring arrests 01:20:07 - Retired FBI special agent and legal attaché, Thomas Baker, walks us through the NBA and Mafia gambling bust. Thomas is also the author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy 01:39:40 - Executive Director at the Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Krikorian, offers his analysis of Chicago's immigration enforcement crisis For more on the Center for Immigration Studies cis.org 01:57:34 - Christian Toto, host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast", reveals his choice for Star with Worst Trump Derangement Syndrome. For podcast updates & more hollywoodintoto.com 02:12:13 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lionel dissects the "political psychosis of overanalysis," where political junkies and pundits persist in compulsive rumination, turning simple arithmetic questions into a confused, overanalyzed "mental labyrinth".Plus, Lionel examine the massive federal sting operation targeting fraud, illegal gambling, and card-counting schemes with alleged ties to organized crime. Lionel questions the official narrative and the "triage" of law enforcement priorities: Why focus on Vinnie Bananas card counting and x-ray poker tables when far greater crimes—like massive COVID-era fraud, human trafficking, fentanyl deaths, and the corruption of the current administration (which he argues is more "gangster" than the best of the old-school Mafia)—are ignored? Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA gambling scandal is starting to feel like something straight out of a mafia movie. Reports of Italian mob ties, rigged poker games, and NBA players allegedly involved in illegal gambling circles have the sports world buzzing. Joe and Hollywood react to the latest twists, what this could mean for the league's integrity, and why this story keeps getting wilder by the day.

Story of the Week (DR):Citi's Jane Fraser consolidates power with board chair vote — and a $25 million-plus bonus to boota one-time equity award (the Award), consisting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with a grant date value of $25 million and 1.055 million Citigroup stock optionsthe Compensation, Performance Management and Culture CommitteeDuncan P. Hennes (Chair)*Peter B. Henry*Other directorships: Nike, Inc., Analog Devices, Inc., National Bureau of Economic Research (Board), The Economic Club of New York (Board), Protiviti (Advisory Board), Biospring Partners (Advisory Board), Makena Capital (Advisory Board), and Two Bridges Football Club (Board)Renée J. JamesOther directorships: Oracle Corporation, Sabre Corporation, Vodafone Group Plc, President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (Member and Prior Chair), and University of Oregon (Trustee)Gary M. Reiner*Diana L. Taylor*Other directorships: Brookfield Corporation, Accion (Chair), Columbia Business School (Board of Overseers),Friends of Hudson River Park (Chair), Mailman School of Public Health (Board of Overseers), The Economic Club of New York (Member), Council on Foreign Relations (Member), Hot Bread Kitchen (Board Chair), Cold Spring Harbor Lab (Member), and New York City Ballet (Board Chair)Casper W. von KoskullCommittee Meetings in 2024: 15Citi elected CEO Jane Fraser as ChairJohn Dugan, who served as Chair of Citi's Board since 2019, will become Lead Independent DirectorCEO armies MMElon Musk Wants ‘Strong Influence' Over the ‘Robot Army' He's BuildingIn a Tesla earnings call Wednesday, the world's richest man pondered the future of his company's Optimus robots—and his control over them.“If we build this robot army, do I have at least a strong influence over this robot army?” he told investors. “Not control, but a strong influence… I don't feel comfortable building that robot army unless I have a strong influence.”His repeated use of the word “army” certainly stands out, suggesting the robot could eventually be used as a weapon. Is Musk considering having his robots be deployed as soldiers?Elon Musk Threatens to Leave Tesla if Shareholders Don't Approve His Trillion-Dollar Pay Package – Warns, “Which Other Automotive CEO Would You Like to Run Tesla Because It Won't Be Me”Secret Plans Reveal Amazon Plot to Replace 600,000 Workers With Robot ArmyThe ongoing CEO/Trump Oligarchical BromanceTrump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng ZhaoZhao, who is widely known as CZ, had pleaded guilty in 2023 to enabling money laundering while CEO of the huge cryptocurrency exchange.Zhao's plea was part of a $4.3 billion settlement Binance reached with the DOJ in 2023.The pardon of Zhao, widely known as CZ, came two months after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump family's own crypto venture, which has generated about $4.5 billion since the 2024 election, has been helped by “a partnership with an under-the-radar trading platform quietly administered by Binance.”NBC News, citing a public disclosure filing from Monday, reported that Binance in September had retained the services of the lobbyist Charles McDowell, who is a friend of the president's son, Donald Trump Jr.Trump calls off planned 'surge' of federal forces in San Francisco after talking to Jensen Huang and Marc BenioffHere are the donors contributing to Trump's White House ballroomIn summary: techbros, oil, tobacco, cryptoCorporationsAltria Group, tobacco (donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)Amazon (donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)Apple (donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)Booz Allen HamiltonCaterpillarCoinbase (donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)In February, the SEC dropped a pending case against the firm.Comcast Corporation (donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)Google (donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)$22 million toward the ballroom came from a settlement Trump reached with the Google-owned video site YouTube, ending a lawsuit he brought over the company's 2021 decision to suspend his account in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.Hard Rock InternationalHP Inc.Lockheed MartinIn an emailed statement, the company said it was “grateful for the opportunity to help bring the President's vision to reality and make this addition to the People's House, a powerful symbol of the American ideals we work to defend every day.”Meta Platforms (donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)In January, Meta agreed to pay $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit brought by Trump that alleged the company's suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol amounted to an act of censorship.Micron Technology (donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)MicrosoftNextEra Energy (donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)Palantir TechnologiesHas won hundreds of millions of dollars in new and expanded business since Trump's second term began, including contracts at the FAA, CDC, and further contracts with the U.S. military.Ripple (donated $4.9 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund)In March, the company's CEO announced that the SEC would drop its long-running litigation over whether its cryptocurrency is a security.Reynolds American, tobacco company.T-MobileTether AmericaThe company, which has ties to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency designed to hold a steady value.Union Pacific RailroadIndividualsStefan E. Brodie: an American businessman, convicted felon, and political donor known for co-founding The Bro-Tech Corporation (Purolite Company), a chemical manufacturing firmHarold Hamm: the billionaire oil executive played a key role in helping Trump raise funds from oil industry donors during the 2024 electionBenjamin Leon Jr., the health-care company founder was nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Spain in March.The Lutnick Family: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is a billionaire and former Wall Street executive.Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter: former Marvel NEO who donated over $25 million towards the 2024 Republican campaign.Stephen A. Schwarzman: Blackstone CEO who donated $40 million to Republican organizations for last year's election.Konstantin Sokolov: private equity investor.Kelly Loeffler and Jeff Sprecher: Loeffler is head of the Small Business Administration; Sprecher is CEO/CHair/founder of Intercontinental ExchangePaolo Tiramani: founder of prefabricated homes company BOXABL Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss: co-founders of crypto platform Gemini.Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six FlagsTravis Kelce is part of an activist investor group (with JANA Partners and others) that has acquired roughly a 9 % economic interest in Six Flags. The group's stated intention is to engage with Six Flags' management and board to improve performance, guest experience, marketing, etc. In the reporting by Reuters, it explicitly says that “Consumer executive Glenn Murphy and technology executive Dave Habiger … could, along with Kelce, serve as potential board nominees.”Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Hundreds of Power Players, From Steve Wozniak to Steve Bannon to Richard Branson, Just Signed a Letter Calling for Prohibition on Development of AI Superintelligence"Nobody developing these AI systems has been asking humanity if this is OK."The letter cites recent polling from FLI, which was cofounded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Max Tegmark, showing that only five percent of Americans are in favor of the rapid and unregulated development of advanced AI toolsMM: Linda McMahon mixed up AI and A.1. — so of course now the steak sauce is all over itAssholiest of the Week (MM):Robot armies DRSecret Plans Reveal Amazon Plot to Replace 600,000 Workers With Robot ArmyElon Musk defends $1 trillion pay package: ‘I just don't feel comfortable building a robot army here and then being oustedMeta tells some employees their jobs are being replaced by tech: read the memoAWS Outage That Took Down Internet Came After Amazon Fired Tons of Workers in Favor of AIUS firm's Star Wars-style humanoid robot soldier brings sci-fi to battlefield2024: What Is a ‘Clanker'? New Slur for Robots Catches On (it's also from Star Wars)Fake retirementJeff Bezos Says He's the 'Least Retired Person in the World'...And He'll 'Never Retire Because Work Is Too Much Fun'In our data, there are 251 US board chairs that are executives at the company, WERE the CEO, but are NOT the CEO now - that's 251 Jeff Bezos' who get paid like a CEO to work how they want without any accountabilityThey don't give press conferences or earnings callsThey don't answer to the CEO, they answer to themselvesThey control the board without having to answer to it122 of them are NOT family or founder firms - meaning they were just the CEO and they're sticking aroundThat includes Donald Umpleby at CaterpillarAt Schwab, Charles Schwab is a CO-chair with ex-CEO Walter Bettinger II, and the board has a THIRD CEO on it in Richard WursterThe average TSR performance of these people is .477 - below averageIn zero situations is it worth having any of these people on the boardBoysTrump says Jensen Huang and Mark Benioff helped convince him not to send troops to San FranciscoCiti CEO's $25 Million Bonus Is Excessive, Top Bank Analyst Mike Mayo SaysElon Musk got feisty about his $1 trillion pay package in the final minutes of Tesla's earnings callMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella's annual pay jumps to $96.5 millionPalmer Luckey says he told Anduril investors they can't complain if he takes time off to be on 'Survivor'Elon Musk Accuses Head of NASA of Being “Gay”Bill Ackman calls Trump the 'most pro-business president we've ever had'Integrity for sportsWhile the Trump Administration inserts itself in every crypto venture with no oversight, openly insider trades, and Congress does the same, heaven forbid it happen in sports… Chauncey Billups, others arrested in FBI probe linking NBA to Mafia gambling ringHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has one question he likes to ask every entrepreneur: ‘Why does your company deserve to exist?'MM: SPEED ROUNDTesla recalls over 63,000 Cybertrucks due to the front lights being too brightMosquitoes found in Iceland for first timeCracker Barrel CEO Says Logo Update Wasn't 'Woke' — Just Easier to ReadReading IS woke!McDonald's CEO says he eats at the chain '3 or 4 times a week'Who Won the Week?DR: obviously JaneMM: MosquitosPredictionsDR: In 2070, future MetaSoul (née Facebook/Meta Platforms) CEO August Zuckerberg has one question she likes to ask every non-AI human: ‘Why do you deserve to exist?'MM: McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski goes from his reported weight of 158lbs to 220lbs inside a year

5pm - GUEST - JACK NICASTRO - WRITER FOR REASON MAGAZINE AND JOHN’S COMRADE IN LIBERTARIANISM // I Listened to Over 7 Hours of Peter Thiel's Leaked Antichrist Lectures. They're Surprisingly Libertarian // What you should know about Peter Theil, Palantir and the “the antichrist” // TALKING SPORTS WITH RY // NBA Head Coach Charged in Illegal Poker Scheme Tied to Organized Crime // X-ray tables to read cards, rigged shuffling machines and high-tech contact lenses: Mafia's 'wild methods to fix games in NBA poker ring' // LETTERS

With Shannon on a planned day-off, Gary takes the mic solo, and dives deep into the NBA's exploding gambling scandal: complete with mob poker games, x-ray contacts, and four crime families. From NewsNation's Ryan Bass to Fred Roggin's insider take, it's chaos, comedy, and crime!

U.S. President Donald Trump stops all trade talks with Canada because of a Canadian video ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. The NBA and the Mafia are swept up in a federal gambling investigation. Trump pardons Binance's founder. And Europe plays catchup in space as it tries to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink. Plus, how one Reuters photographer captured the photos of the White House East Wing demolition.     *The video for this episode has been corrected to remove a black frame. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mob Talk Sitdown and The Philly Prime Podcast join forces to discuss the new Netflix Documentary Series Mob War, Philadelphia vs The Mafia. Both George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser acted as consultant- producers on the series and were interviewed extensively for the project. Former Philly FBI Mob Squad Agent John Terry, who is also in the Netflix series, will join the podcast to discuss the Mob Wars of the 1990s and the documentary. Please join us as we bring you exclusive new details from the series and a behind the scenes look at the Mob in the 1990s.

The Texas Education Agency will remove Fort Worth ISD's elected school board and its superintendent, instituting the second-largest state takeover in Texas history. Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced the move Thursday. In other news, when Dallas County's adult probation director cut a $32,800 check to a contractor in May, he said it was to replace checks issued two years earlier the consultant forgot to cash; former NBA player and coach Damon Jones was among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia. Jones, who played collegiately at the University of Houston, was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly provided inside information about NBA games to co-defendants who used it to place sports bets; and a Preston Hollow mansion known for grandiose holiday decorations that attract droves of visitors has once more become the subject of both awe and ire. After neighbors complained, the city's code compliance department issued the home notices for light glare and noise violations, which were found to be resolved in later inspections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Back At Stephen A Smith Over His ESPN First Take Comments, Jeff Teague Claims Klutch Sports Runs The NBA Like The Mafia To Protect LeBron James, Pat McAfee Gets Destroyed For Hating On Michael Jordan's NBC Interview, Rob Parker Says LeBron Is Unhappy With Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The burglary at the Louvre reads like a script from the Pink Panther while a Mafia-tied sports gambling and illegal poker ring snared high-profile people from the NBA. Is this real life? Get the latest on both cases, plus analysis of what's going on with today's young people that makes sports gaming so alluring.

Ghost and Chris Paul take Badlands Daily deep into the web of propaganda, power, and parallel history. They start with the bizarre media claim that Trump ended trade talks with Canada over a Reagan ad, uncovering the deeper fight between globalist control systems and sovereign nations. From Mark Carney's central banking empire to the rise of neocons under Reagan, they trace decades of manipulation that still shape today's world. The hosts connect Trump's tariffs, Russian sanctions, and the “aluminum wars” to a modern dismantling of global corruption before pivoting into the NBA gambling scandal, the Mafia's infiltration of pro sports, and how entertainment, finance, and government have merged into one big show. The episode ends with AI, the World Economic Forum's reach, and the illusion of freedom in the digital age, all delivered with sharp humor, cultural insight, and a reminder that in the information war, awareness is the first act of rebellion.

Jack and Andrew start off by covering a new story about Jack in The Atlantic, then they react to a new Democrat plan to publish hit lists of ICE agents to expose them to Luigi-style left-wing violence. Plus, an unexpected story emerges about the NBA and the… Mafia? Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a jaw-dropping, head-scratching, headline making press conference, the FBI and multiple law enforcement agencies announced a major shakedown of the mob and the NBA. Authorities revealed more than 30 arrests including current NBA coach and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and a former and current NBA player, along with crime families with familiar names like Gambino and Bonanno. It is all a part of two separate investigations involving illegal gambling with details that make Oceans 11 movies seem tame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story 1: This morning, the FBI uncovered a fraud scheme straight out of Hollywood: tens of millions of dollars stolen through rigged poker games and insider sports betting, with four of New York's oldest crime families pulling the strings and prominent NBA players and coaches potentially connected. Will and The Crew break down the scope of the fraud and give you the latest updates on this developing story. Story 2: Senior Columnist for Townhall Kurt Schlichter joins Will to break down Maine Senatorial candidate Graham Platner's multiple campaign scandals, before reacting to James Carville calling for a Trump supporter "walk of shame" and Snoop Dogg caving in to the woke agenda. Story 3: Will brings The Crew back in to further discuss Platner's "tattoo-gate." They also react to Michael Jordan describing his first basketball shot in years, and Dakota Johnson's biggest turn off in men. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a jaw-dropping, head-scratching, headline making press conference, the FBI and multiple law enforcement agencies announced a major shakedown of the mob and the NBA. Authorities revealed more than 30 arrests including current NBA coach and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and a former and current NBA player, along with crime families with familiar names like Gambino and Bonanno. It is all a part of two separate investigations involving illegal gambling with details that make Oceans 11 movies seem tame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Collins remains in for Greg Corombos, and he notices a big mafia story arrives, just in time to honor his Italian heritage. Craig and Jim applaud some new Trump administration decisions on Ukraine, lament the fact that Zohran Mamdani looks like a shoo in to be the next mayor of New York City, and marvel at a big sports gambling scandal that led to the arrest of an NBA player and coach. First, Craig and Jim note that while it's been a long time coming, the Trump administration is hitting Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil with new sanctions, cutting off the Russian firms from American banking systems and financial institutions, essentially barring them from operating in U.S. dollars. Trump is finally getting wise to the fact that all of his seemingly good conversations with Vladimir Putin never seem to results in Putin's policies. Next, President Trump doesn't see any way that anyone can beat Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor's race, and there's not a lot of evidence to counter the president's conclusion. In a year where a lot has gone right for the GOP, a major frustration is that no argument about Mamdani's extremism on everything from economics to policing to geopolitics has seemed to get traction. Finally, the Portland Trail Blazers face a tough lineup of opponents this year – the Warriors, the Lakers, and the FBI. The Bureau announced that it had arrested Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier as  part of a pair of wide-ranging investigations related to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia. Jim and Craig acknowledge that while sports gambling is wildly popular, particularly among young men, the temptations and dangers of widespread legal sports gambling were predictable.Get 20% off your first purchase of classic menswear. Visit https://MizzenAndMain.com with promo code 3ML20—shop online or visit a Mizzen and Main store in select states.Open a new qualified IRA or cash account with Noble Gold and get a free 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin—visit https://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3MLKeep celebrating World Mental Health Day by starting your journey with BetterHelp—get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/3MLSupport your health with Dose Daily.  Save 25% on your first month when you subscribe at https://DoseDaily.co/3ML or enter code 3ML at checkout.

The FBI arrested over 30 people in an NBA gambling scandal, including NBA stars and Mafia members.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

In a jaw-dropping, head-scratching, headline making press conference, the FBI and multiple law enforcement agencies announced a major shakedown of the mob and the NBA. Authorities revealed more than 30 arrests including current NBA coach and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and a former and current NBA player, along with crime families with familiar names like Gambino and Bonanno. It is all a part of two separate investigations involving illegal gambling with details that make Oceans 11 movies seem tame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start NBA Today with a developing story... Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is charged in an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is among several people charged in a separate but related illegal sports betting case where he's being accused of using NBA insider information. Normally a 1 for 9 night from Embiid would be the story for the Sixers, but did you see what VJ Edgecombe did? We're talking Philly...What was the key that unlocked Wemby's historical night? Brian Windhorst says the answer goes back to Victor's teenage days? Up to the minute updates on this morning's arrests that shocked the NBA. We've got reporters standing by across the country with everything you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices