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Summer's here, and Sarah's taking a break from primary election coverage to take stock of the national political landscape. We haven't talked to swing voters in a little while about the overall state of the country, and it's becoming clear that the war in Iran is overshadowing, well, everything. Plus: The post-redistricting U.S. House math for Democrats, and a local issue bubbling up all over the country that has some lessons about why Americans are so disillusioned.Sarah all kicks this around with one her favorite nerds: Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report.Note: The discussion of Maine's Senate race took place BEFORE the June 4 New York Times reporting on Graham Platner.Subscribe to the Cook Political Report!By Amy Walter: Taking Stock of the House MathCPR's PollTracker (Trump Approval Rating Aggregator)CPR's “Find a Race” sorterCPR's Recent Poll: Battleground District Project

Buying just one rental every two years can make you financially free—and by a lot.  So many real estate investing influencers constantly talk about buying dozens, even hundreds of rental units to live your dream life and become a millionaire. But, as someone who's been consistently investing, doesn't own dozens of properties, and has made millions from real estate, I thought I'd do the math. Today, I'm going to show you how buying just one rental property every two (or even three/four) years can turn you into a millionaire with over $16,000/month in cash flow. You don't need to buy sketchy properties or take on super risky debt; all you need to do is buy the right rentals consistently. But there's a better way to do it. Instead of saving up a down payment every two years (hard enough in this economy), I'll show you the way I “recycled” my down payments to turn one rental property into an entire real estate portfolio. This is how you slowly, safely, and strategically get to financial freedom with fewer rentals. It's not magic, it's math. In This Episode We Cover How to build a rental portfolio that will retire you by buying just one rental every two years How to “recycle” your capital so you don't have to save up a full down payment  The “BRRRR” strategy that allows you to increase home equity with smart repairs and renovations  The even easier way to get into your first (or next) property with very little money down  The “dollar-cost average” strategy that works for average Americans who want to invest  And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠⁠t⁠t⁠ps://www⁠.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1287⁠. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertise@biggerpockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve, Todd, and Aaron are joined by author Jon Harris for the Deace Group roundtable, where the panel discusses whether the coalition of the future on the Right is indeed MAHA. The roundtable also discusses new Gallup research showing moral support for homosexuality is on the decline across all political persuasions. Hour Two is Feedback Friday. TODAY'S SPONSORS: RELIEF FACTOR: VISIT https://www.relieffactor.com/ OR CALL 800-4-RELIEF FREEDOM PROJECT ACADEMY: https://fpeusa.org/ GEVITI: https://www.gogeviti.com/deace KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing health insurance premiums, particularly for plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, have been in the headlines as cuts to Medicaid roll out nationwide. But healthcare deductibles are also growing — and with them, the group of Americans who have insurance but can't afford to use it. Also in this episode: The hospitality industry adds jobs in May, a jeweler in California mines his own gold, and we recap the week's economic headlines.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Hundreds of detained people launched a hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, over Memorial Day weekend to protest inhumane conditions at the immigration detention facility run by the for-profit company GEO Group. Protesters flocked to the scene to echo detainees' pleas for release and better conditions — and were met with brutal tactics from federal, local, and state law enforcement officials, who beat, tear-gassed, and arrested protesters.“Detainees are raising that they have no access to quality medical care, that they're not getting needed medications,” Andrea Sáenz, a former federal appellate immigration judge who was fired by the Trump administration last year, tells The Intercept Briefing. “They don't have enough food to eat. The food that they are getting is spoiled. They're facing hostility and harassment and violence from the guards.” This week on the podcast, host Jessica Washington speaks to Sáenz and Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a senior policy fellow at the American Immigration Council, about the conditions at the 1,000-bed jail and other detention centers across the country. The Trump administration has restricted members of Congress and state officials from oversight of federal immigration detention centers. “ICE doesn't want people to see the way that they're treating human beings in these facilities,” says Sáenz. Intercept reporter Noah Hurowitz, who covers federal law enforcement and immigration, was on the scene at Delaney Hall on Monday. He describes the violence that erupted outside of the facility between protesters and law enforcement officers.“The ICE agents on the scene were quite willing to use violence at times against protesters,” says Hurowitz. “But from everything I saw, the Newark and New Jersey police were much more indiscriminate with their violence and much more willing to attack outright and fire tear gas and really put people in danger.”Reichlin-Melnick says that the Trump administration's war on immigrants should concern everyone. “We're seeing every government database being turned into a tool of the mass deportation state, and that is something that impacts all Americans,” he adds, “because you cannot carry out a mass deportation of 4 percent of the U.S. population without fundamentally transforming the United States into more of a police state.” For more, listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.Keep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, Texas GOP Rep. Pete Sessions discusses how the current situation between Iran, Israel and the United States would change if Iranian citizens were armed, emphasizing that Iran has killed over 40,000 of citizens who have expressed discontent with the regime. Sessions also says that President Trump has been careful with his use of military power, but that even common sense has frailties. The congressman also talks about how Democratic politicians such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders are pushing anti-United States and anti-Israel sentiments, which has contributed to recent demonstrations on Capitol Hill. Finally, Sessions explains the recent redistricting in his home state, members of Congress switching parties and the importance of the Americans understanding the impact of reaching peace through strength.In the second segment, John and retired Colonel Wes Martin discuss the plausibility of a deal between the United States and Iran – considering Iran cannot be expected to abide by any deal. retired Colonel Wes MartinMartin thinks past presidents failed to understand that dynamic. Martin wants the Trump administration to have better identified consequences, a plausible exit strategy and more domestic and international support. He explains his argument about why the U.S. shouldn't have paused its air attacks – arguing the path to victory – and a peace deal – is to engage with and train and arm the Iranian people with weapons. Martin also speaks on issues with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remaining firmly in charge of Iran, the likelihood of a drone problem arising and the IRGC's history of killing American soldiers.In the third segment, Tom Simon, an FBI special agent turned licensed private, discusses the prominence of real estate fraud in the era of artificial intelligence, specifically in the context of a 63-year-old woman who was arrested for selling multiple properties she didn't own. The woman was revealed to be doing the fraud on behalf of scammers in Nigeria. Simon also talks about the susceptibility of vacant land, second homes, inherited property and investment properties to home title theft, and how owners can protect themselves and look out for their properties with Home Title Lock.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The collective credit card debt of Americans has reached an all-time high of $1.25 trillion. Soaring interest rates and stubborn inflation have also led more people to be late making their credit card payments or not paying at all. WSJ's Dan Frosch reports on why that debt is growing and where people can turn for help. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: Swipe, Spend, Repeat: The Perks Arms Race in Your Wallet Student-Loan Debt Is Strangling Gen XSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Washington Post's Dan Diamond explains how President Trump is attempting to remake Washington, D.C. in his image, through various construction and beautification projects. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to be nominated for the role permanently, and ABC News details how he could face a tough confirmation fight. Americans are struggling to pay their $1.25 trillion credit-card debt. Dan Frosch of the Wall Street Journal told us about the forces putting so many people behind.Plus, 18 Republicans in the House defied their leadership with a vote to back Ukraine, a parasite not seen in decades was discovered in Texas, and a strange custody battle is brewing over a jewel of the U.S. space fleet. Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

In this segment, Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss claims from journalist Pepe Escobar and ex-CIA analyst Larry Johnson that Iran may now possess not just one nuclear weapon but multiple such devices, citing unnamed intelligence and diplomatic sources. They argue that recent military actions against Iran may have accelerated its pursuit of a nuclear deterrent and debate whether Iran received assistance from countries such as Pakistan, Russia, or China.  The discussion also examines alleged communications between Iranian and Pakistani officials, the strategic implications of a potential Iranian nuclear capability, and whether it would alter the calculations of Israel and the United States. Throughout the conversation, Jimmy and Kurt criticize U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and argue that military pressure has produced outcomes opposite to those intended, while acknowledging that the nuclear claims remain based on source reporting rather than publicly verified evidence. Plus segments on an Illinois man who was arrested while planning a protest over a proposed data center, Piers Morgan going off on the Israeli ambassador to the UN and the recent House vote to rebuke Trump over the Iran war. Also featuring Stef Zamorano!

Patriotism is THE essential element for a nation. Only 1 in 5 democrats are proud to be Americans. The professional politicians has spend decades getting more and more democrat votes in congress. Its all a matter of who counts the votes according to Biden. Should we bomb the Iran refineries? What 150 dollar a barrel oil looks like. Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use code MONEYGUY at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50: https://bit.ly/monarch-moneyguy Americans aren't broke because of inflation, housing prices, or interest rates. The real reasons go deeper than that, and the good news is they're all within your control. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, break down the three core reasons most Americans struggle financially, from the money knowledge most of us were never taught to the costly habits we keep repeating, and share what you can do to stay in control of your financial journey! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach your goals faster with our products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the relationship to the next level: become a client⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on social media for more content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Discourses Bullets, Ep. 162 We hear a lot these days about the foreign aid money the United States sends to Israel, but most people don't know how that money works. Now, we see Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling to wind down and terminate that foreign aid deal, which operates under a "Memorandum of Understanding" agreement, while President Trump seems less happy about it. Why would Israel want out and Trump be unhappy? The reason is that the arrangement helps Israel in a strategic way but primarily benefits America and Americans, exactly the opposite of what we hear in the propaganda. In this episode of New Discourses Bullets, host James Lindsay goes through some of the details of the enormous return on investment that money has been bringing to America and how it works. Join him to cut through the lies. Join us for the Preserving Liberty Conference at Sea!: https://ndcruise.com Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2026 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #israel

You're making more money than you ever have. Your net worth on paper looks great. And yet somehow, there's still too much month left at the end of the money. Joe, OG, Paula Pant, and Jesse Cramer dig into why high earners feel financially squeezed -- and why the answer is almost never what you think it is. Spoiler: it's usually not the lattes, it's not too many accounts, and it might not even be a spending problem at all.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy lifestyle inflation doesn't feel like inflation -- it feels like deserved progress, and why that's exactly what makes it so hard to catchThe crucial difference between feeling like you didn't save enough and actually not saving enough -- and why OG's take on this is the most useful thing in the episodePaula's one big fixed cost audit: why making a single large decision beats constantly making small DoorDash decisionsWhy tracking your spending is the calorie counting of personal finance -- only useful short-term, but powerful for getting an honest snapshot before you make any changesThe paper wealth trap: why a high net worth and strong portfolio can coexist with genuinely tight monthly cashflow and why people conflate themJesse's one-line-item challenge: find one thing on last month's credit card statement you wish you hadn't spent, cut it, and see what happens to your motivationWhy OG's advice to "just decide not to feel squeezed anymore" is less dismissive than it sounds -- and the number of times the actual math completely contradicted a client's feelingsThe boats conversation: why a good financial advisor's job isn't to tell you whether to buy the boat but to show you what it costs in terms of your actual goalsWhy comparing your savings rate to the FIRE community can make you feel terrible about saving an objectively impressive amount of moneyThe goal clarity test: if you can't articulate what you're saving toward in specific, time-bound, dollar-denominated terms, the squeezed feeling probably has nothing to do with your budgetWhy This Matters NowHousing, food, and transportation costs are genuinely higher. That part is real. But for a meaningful chunk of the people who feel financially squeezed, the math and the feeling are pointing in different directions. This episode is about figuring out which one you're actually dealing with -- and what to do differently once you know.From the BasementJoe, OG, Paula Pant, and Jesse Cramer work through the Wall Street Journal's reporting on why so many Americans feel financially squeezed even at high income levels -- and whether the problem is real, psychological, or both. OG is recording from a conference adjacent to Disney World and has opinions about wood delivery, boats, and people who feel bad about saving $87,000 a year. Paula gets the giggles. The trivia competition features a man who mowed Steve Wozniak's lawn and had the license plate to prove it. OG wins with suspicious precision. Ronald Wayne, who sold his 10% of Apple for $800 twelve days after founding the company, has a worse story than anyone on this podcast.Resources MentionedFinancial Samurai -- referenced for the lifestyle inflation quote; financialsamurai.comAfford Anything podcast -- Paula Pant; Joe joins most Tuesdays for listener Q&APersonal Finance for Long-Term Investors -- Jesse Cramer; current series: 14 risks in retirement, Charlie Munger inversion framework; two-part series now completeStacking Benjamins Vault -- stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201OG financial planning calendar -- stackingbenjamins.com/ogStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) Today, 98% of all federal criminal cases are resolved with a guilty plea. Why? "Half a loaf is better than none. . . . When we have a weak case for any reason, we'll reduce to almost anything rather than lose." In modern America, "beyond a reasonable doubt" as determined by a jury has largely been replaced by the discretion of prosecutors to punish defendants for exercising their constitutional right to a trial by jury. So much so, defendants in pretrial detention are agreeing to plea "bargains" at a rate so high, it's difficult to deny the obvious: Innocence is irrelevant. Reb is joined by Hannah Bogen, a Federal Public Defender in the Office of the FPD for the Central District of California, the largest public defense office in the federal system. Hannah shares her firsthand experience with indigent defense, pretrial detention, plea bargaining, and sentencing policy—a rare glimpse into the real lives of her clients in the federal criminal system, and public defenders' enduring fight for dignity and mercy for the people whom society often forgets...Until it happens to you. **DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions discussed in this episode are personal to Hannah and Reb and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Office of the Federal Public Defender.** A huge thank you to Hannah Bogen for her time and unforgettable insight for this episode, and a gracious nod to the Offices of the Federal Public Defender in Los Angeles and around the country. Their attorneys, staff, and investigators are selfless bright sparks in a system shrouded by darkness. See: L.A. public defenders are on a win streak as Trump's Justice Department charges activists , L.A. Times (Feb. 6, 2026) --> Access without a subscription here See also: More than 10,000 lawyers have left the Trump Administration leaving multiple agencies understaffed, report says, Independent (May 31, 2026) Helpful Resources, Information, Statistics: Mass Incarceration—The Whole Pie (Prison Policy Initiative 2026) Mass Incarceration Trends (The Sentencing Project 2026) 1 in 3 Americans has a criminal record (Center for American Progress 2022) The Hidden Law of Plea Bargaining (2018) ("It continues to be driven not by law but by power—the vast, unregulated power of prosecutors") The Unconstitutionality of Modern Plea Bargaining: Curbing Prosecutorial Vindictiveness, 3 Prin.L.J. 2 (2024) Fewer than 1% of federal criminal defendants were acquitted in 2022 (Pew Research 2023) An Offer You Can't Refuse: How US Federal Prosecutors Force Drug Defendants To Plead Guilty (2013) In The Shadows: A Review of the Research on Plea Bargaining (Vera Institute 2020) Detaining the Poor: How money bail perpetuates an endless cycle of poverty and jail time (Prison Policy Initiative 2016) Arrest, Release, Repeat: Who is jailed, how often, and why (Prison Policy Initiative 2024) Report: How Mandatory Minimums Perpetuate Mass Incarceration and What To Do About It (2024) Correcting the Record: Fentanyl Myths & Misinformation (2025) We Can't Go Cold Turkey: Why Suppressing Drug Markets Endangers Society (2018) Addicted to punishment: Jails and prisons punish drug use far more than they treat it (Prison Policy Initiative 2024) *** MERCH STORE IS LIVE! Shop Reb Masel and Rebuttal Pod merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rebmasel.shop/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to PREORDER Reb's book: The Book They Throw At You—A Sarcastic Lawyer's Guide* To The Unholy Chaos of Our Legal System, *God No, Not Actual Legal Advice *** Follow @RebuttalPod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow @Rebmasel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! *** 00:00 - How America convicts the innocent 04:14 - WELCOME! Hannah Bogen, Federal Public Defender 05:26 - A mantra for public defenders 06:06 - **DISCLAIMER** 06:22 - Typical crimes Hannah sees in federal court 07:40 - WHAT DO FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDERS DO? 10:35 - "We're not gonna get there in time..." 12:46 - Favorite thing a client has said to you 16:05 - REPRESENTING VICTIMS IN THE SYSTEM 19:25 - "Prosecutor won't even make eye contact" 20:42 - ARRESTED IN PAJAMAS: Now what? 26:22 - Poverty and prison 29:30 - Trump's new prosecution policies 34:25 - "THE PURPOSE IS CRUELTY" 36:13 - Drugs and Mandatory Minimums 41:15 - THE PROBLEM WITH PLEA "BARGAINS" 45:38 - Plead or Suffer (Trial Penalty) 49:30 - 10,000 attorneys leave Trump's DOJ since 2025 53:25 - Former FPD Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson! 55:44 - BEST DAYS ON THE JOB 1:00:53 - Final thoughts for Rebuttal listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'The View' co-hosts weigh in after President Trump compared his proposed White House arena to the Eiffel Tower, sparking debate over his rhetoric and whether today's political climate is contributing to polls showing many Americans feeling less pride in the country. Andrew Rannells joins the show to talk about his busy season — reuniting with the original 'Book of Mormon' cast for a special Tony Awards performance and starring alongside Allison Janney in 'Miss You, Love You'. He shares what it's been like revisiting one of Broadway's most iconic shows while taking on new roles. Plus, 'The Book of Mormon' celebrates 15 years on Broadway by taking the stage for a special performance of 'Two by Two' on 'The View'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Growing health insurance premiums, particularly for plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, have been in the headlines as cuts to Medicaid roll out nationwide. But healthcare deductibles are also growing — and with them, the group of Americans who have insurance but can't afford to use it. Also in this episode: The hospitality industry adds jobs in May, a jeweler in California mines his own gold, and we recap the week's economic headlines.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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. We're Paying for Fraud Clay Travis and Buck Sexton talk about the massive government fraud and systemic inefficiencies, particularly within healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The hosts highlight a Department of Justice crackdown in Ohio involving fraud schemes totaling over $50 million, emphasizing that such cases are only “the tip of the iceberg.” Clay and Buck argue that healthcare fraud is a nationwide crisis, driven by bureaucratic complexity, lack of transparency, and excessive government involvement in the healthcare system. They cite examples of fraudulent billing practices—including cases where providers billed for nonexistent or even deceased patients—and criticize a system that allows billions in taxpayer funds to be misused. A key focus of the discussion is how healthcare costs and administrative bloat contribute to both inefficiency and fraud. The hosts point to the massive number of healthcare administrators and argue that the current structure incentivizes maximizing billing rather than delivering patient care. They also examine how ordinary Americans are disconnected from the true cost of healthcare, which reduces accountability and enables exploitation. Listener input reinforces this argument, with one caller suggesting that reintroducing direct patient financial responsibility could help restore cost discipline and reduce abuse. The Guy Behind the AI Pratt Videos Clay and Buck interview filmmaker Charles Curran, the creator behind the viral pro–Spencer Pratt AI political ads, which have become a major talking point in the ongoing Los Angeles mayoral race. They talk about the rise of artificial intelligence in political campaigns and digital media. Curran explains how his small team of four used emerging AI video tools to produce high-impact, low-cost campaign content that garnered hundreds of millions of views across social media and traditional platforms. The hosts emphasize that this represents a transformational shift in political communication, comparing AI-generated campaign videos to modern-day “political cartoons” that can cut through media noise and engage younger voters. They argue that AI-driven storytelling—rooted in humor, cultural relevance, and perceived authenticity—has the potential to disrupt traditional campaign advertising and lower production costs while dramatically increasing reach and influence. The interview also highlights growing dissatisfaction with conditions in Los Angeles, which inspired Curran’s work. He describes widespread concerns about crime, homelessness, public safety, and urban decay, noting that these issues extend beyond traditionally lower-income neighborhoods into more affluent areas. Clay and Buck connect this to a broader political narrative, suggesting that grassroots frustration with governance in California is fueling outsider candidates and unconventional campaign strategies like the Spencer Pratt movement. College Sports is the Wild, Wild West Clay and Buck interview House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who outlines the legislative agenda heading into the summer and addresses key policy debates dominating Washington. A major focus is the ongoing effort to reform college athletics and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) policies, a rapidly evolving issue in sports law and governance. Scalise explains that Congress is working to reconcile differences between competing House and Senate bills aimed at restoring structure to what he describes as a “wild west” environment in college sports. He highlights concerns about lack of NCAA enforcement power, inconsistent state rules, athlete exploitation by agents, and the risk of athletes being classified as employees. The discussion emphasizes the need for antitrust protections, athlete safeguards, financial literacy programs, and standardized rules to stabilize college athletics while maintaining competitiveness across conferences. The conversation then shifts to legislative priorities and government reform, with Scalise detailing efforts to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, combat massive healthcare fraud, and address housing affordability. A key talking point is the discovery of tens of billions of dollars in alleged fraud within federal healthcare programs, reinforcing a broader theme across the show about government inefficiency and the need for stronger oversight. The hosts and Scalise frame these initiatives as part of a broader push to reduce wasteful spending, improve national security, and deliver tangible economic benefits for American households. Clay and Buck Going to Hollywood? Clay and Buck talk with bestselling author Brad Thor, who joins the show to discuss his latest thriller Choke Point, the future of storytelling, and the intersection of fiction with real-world geopolitics. Thor provides insights into his writing process, explaining how he develops plotlines inspired by current events—such as China’s Belt and Road Initiative—and transforms them into high-stakes geopolitical thrillers. He also shares his views on artificial intelligence in creative industries, arguing that while AI can generate content, it lacks the human creativity and emotional depth needed for compelling storytelling. The discussion with Thor expands into Hollywood, streaming platforms like Netflix, and the adaptation of books into movies and television, highlighting a growing trend of multimedia storytelling. Thor also previews upcoming projects, including a major film adaptation of his work, underscoring the continued convergence of traditional publishing and visual media in today’s entertainment landscape. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuckYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barb McQuade is a former U.S. Attorney, MS NOW legal analyst, law professor, and author of The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government. In this live episode taped at the 92NY in New York City, Barb joins Preet to discuss President Trump's mob-style tactics, the $1.8 billion “slush fund” for January 6 defendants, threats to the rule of law, and how Americans can reclaim democratic accountability. Then, Preet answers listener questions about lawsuits challenging President Trump's slush fund, whether acting officials can be impeached, and a court ruling barring arrests from being made in New York City immigration courts.  In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and McQuade discuss restoring public faith in the Justice Department, the most important lesson for law students, and whether RICO is a viable legal tool for holding the Trump administration accountable.  Join the Insider community for access to bonus content from Stay Tuned and weekly episodes of the Insider podcast hosted by Preet and Joyce Vance. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.  You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe. Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As primary results continue to come in, significant primary elections in Iowa and New Jersey set up crucial November contests. A "weaponization" fund intended to compensate Americans unfairly targeted by the government has been abandoned by the Trump Administration, surprising lawmakers. President Trump confirmed reports about the strong language he used while on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while they both insist they are on great terms. Amid the current college sports landscape featuring massive NIL deals and endless transfers, Congress considers new regulations.   Pure Talk: Dial #250 and say keyword MEGYN KELLY to switch to Pure Talk and get unlimited data for just $34.99 a month!   SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYNto claim 50% off any new system! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most of the multibillionaires are not only hoarding their money and failing to contribute to the public good, they're also using their wealth-based power to manipulate the government, the markets, or our elections. Like Elon, for instance, who just manipulated the Nasdaq so all Americans with a 401(k) can help him become the first trillionaire by the end of the year. At some point, there is such a thing as too many billions for one person, and we need to start applying the pre-Reagan tax rate. Plus, 'vanilla' Dems are doing pretty well, maybe not so fast on Pratt 2028, and Trump will never forgive Vance for being right about the Iran war. And Lawfare's Katherine Pompillio discusses her exclusive reporting on the significant number of pardoned J6ers who went on to commit subsequent crimes.Katherine Pompilio and JVL join Tim Miller.show notes Katherine's reporting on the scores of pardoned J6ers committing new crimes JVL on how Marco beat out JD for the Trump's Favorite Adopted Son spot JVL's "Trump Madman Theory' of . . . the Stock Market" Lauren on the 'vanilla' dems  The Secret Podcast  Join at functionhealth.com/THEBULWARK or use gift code THEBULWARK25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the stunning election results from Iowa, where Democrats scored a major upset and suddenly put the state back on the political map. They analyze what Turek's victory says about the changing dynamics in the Midwest, the warning signs for Republicans heading into 2026, and whether Democrats have found a new path to compete in red states. Kander and Gupta also dive into the growing controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, as Democrats wrestle with questions about electability, character, and what it will take to defeat Susan Collins and win back the Senate. Plus, they discuss Trump's decision to abandon his controversial $1.8 billion fund, new cracks emerging within the MAGA coalition, and the broader implications for the political landscape. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Hims: Visit https://hims.com/majority to get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/majority Dupe: Go to https://Dupe.com for their 100% Free Research for Me comparison shopping tool. Finally feel good about what you're buying with https://Dupe.com Majority 54 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majority_54 Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2026; 5pm: Nicolle Wallace and friends discuss Trump's myriad of vanity projects while polling shows that Americans are unhappy with the state of the economy, the “weaponization fund,” and the war in Iran. Later, Nicolle covers new reporting from The New York Times on Maine Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner. Several women who were previously in relationships with Platner have come forward with allegations of “unsettling behavior.” For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Watch as Democrats turn a serious congressional hearing into a complete circus by obsessing over Marco Rubio's shoes. This is peak Washington dysfunction. In this jaw-dropping clip, Secretary of State Marco Rubio gets grilled by a Democrat congresswoman who bizarrely brings up a pair of Florsheim shoes gifted by President Trump. Instead of focusing on foreign policy or national security, she uses the shoes as “evidence” that Rubio “can't admit facts.” Rubio's confused reaction and strong pushback perfectly highlight how unhinged and out of touch the radical Left has become. This isn't governance — it's political theater designed to embarrass conservatives while America faces real crises. Republicans understand what's really happening here: desperate Democrats attacking common-sense leaders like Marco Rubio because they have no real arguments left. We also cover: President Trump CONFIRMS phone call with Bibi. Ukrainian drone HITS St. Petersburg, Russia. Joe Biden CRASHES Dr. Jill Biden's book tour. Support for same-sex marriage flattened in the U.S. Markwayne Mullin clashes with Al Green. If you're tired of the liberal media ignoring these embarrassing moments and the nonstop circus in Washington, this video is for you. Rubio handles it with class and strength, reminding us why strong conservative leadership matters now more than ever. What do you think? Was this the most ridiculous line of questioning you've ever seen, or have Democrats gone even lower? Drop your thoughts in the comments — let's show the Left how real Americans feel about this nonsense! If you believe in truth over theater, freedom over woke politics, and common sense over circus antics, smash that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more no-holds-barred coverage of the fights that matter. Turn on notifications so you never miss an upload. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:20 War Powers Vote 01:46 Why is Grok So Bad at Sports Knowledge? 03:12 Back with War Powers Vote 04:18 Congress' Schedule 07:06 Talk to your Local Congressman! 10:08 Trump on Conversation with Netanyahu 11:35 Netanyahu on Conversation with Trump 14:23 Who's Not Coming Back? 15:24 Who's Netanyahu Looking At? 16:29 Trump is Not Happy with CNN & Kaitlan Collins 18:24 Trump on Anti-Weaponization Fund 19:49 Discussing the Treatment of J6 Protestors 26:27 Did Someone Tattle on Trump? 31:09 What has Israel Done for the U.S.? 33:42 Pat Goes Biblical for a Second 34:12 Trump Defines a Ceasefire 34:58 What We Get from Israel 37:01 Ukrainian Drones Hit St. Petersburg 39:52 Fat Five 48:42 "Fancy" Walmart 50:14 Marco Rubio VS. Gregory Meeks 53:06 Marco Rubio VS. Sydney Kamlager-Dove 54:38 Marco Rubio VS. Ted Lieu 58:58 Marco Rubio on Accusations from Democrats 1:01:20 Marco Rubio & Tim McBride on Greenland 1:04:46 Ted Lieu & Trump's "Cognitive Decline" 1:07:54 Joe Biden Has a Question for his Wife 1:11:18 11 Years of Legalized LGBTQ+ Marriage/Relationships 1:19:02 Markwayne Mullin on Status of Border Wall 1:21:05 Markwayne Mullin VS. Al Green 1:24:27 Brandon Gill VS. Nickie J. Antonio 1:25:55 Discussing Illegals in America 1:33:08 Buffalo from Bangladesh that Looks like Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Replace Your University   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Michael Lush, the founder who spent nearly two decades in the mortgage industry before realizing the system was designed to keep Americans in debt — and decided to do something about it.   Michael breaks down why your 30-year mortgage is costing you hundreds of thousands in unnecessary interest, how most homeowners can pay off their home in 5 to 7 years using a strategy banks quietly use themselves, and why nobody in the industry ever told you this existed.   If you own a home or plan to buy one, this is the most important financial conversation you'll hear all year.    

Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with Dave Rubin about Trump's lasting impact on the Republican Party, why the old GOP is not coming back, and what the future of MAGA may look like after Trump. They discuss Mike Pence, Bill Maher, Dave's move from classical liberalism into the MAGA coalition, the Democrats' radical turn, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Ron DeSantis, the 2026 midterms, and why normal Americans may keep moving right as the left grows more extreme. Subscribe for clips from The Eric Metaxas Show to hear politics and culture from a Christian perspective.⭐ ORDER TODAY:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World

The thirteen colonies that became the United States were just half of the British colonies that existed in the 18th century. The empire stretched from New England, south to Georgia and Florida and the islands of the West Indies, east to India, Scotland, and Ireland, and south again to British forts on the West coast of Africa. Because of this, the revolution of 1776 wasn’t isolated to the North American eastern seaboard. It was a world-historical crisis that swept up American Indian nations, Caribbean islands, West African forts, Indian cities, Scottish drawing rooms, German principalities, Cuban harbors, Chinese trading houses, and a fledgling colony in Sierra Leone. The result is a Revolution that was on the one hand a political struggle for the 13 colonies, but it was also a genuinely global catastrophe in which Indigenous nations, enslaved Africans, German soldiers, French philosophes, Caribbean planters, Indian merchants, and Spanish generals all fought for their own competing visions of what "freedom" actually meant. Today’s guest is Sarah Pearsall, author of Freedom Round the Globe. We see how the fight for liberty went far outside the borders of the American colonies. When the British Parliament imposed the Stamp Act in 1765, the protests and violent crowd actions that erupted were not confined to Boston or Virginia, they broke out with equal fury in St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, and other Caribbean colonies. But they chose to stay loyal because they feared slave uprisings more than they resented Parliament. The French alliance that saved American independence at Yorktown drove France itself toward bankruptcy and revolution. And there were at least two would-be fourteenth colonies (British Florida and Quebec) courted by Americans but believed their fortunes were better served in other places than the Revolution. The Revolution was not a contained colonial rebellion. It was a world war, and the Treaty of Paris in 1783 settled the claims of dozens of nations, most of whom had nothing to do with the thirteen colonies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump blasts four Republican lawmakers after they join Democrats in passing a House resolution to reign in his Iran war -- Americans continue struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, housing, insurance, and debt despite promises that expenses would fall -- Donald Trump disappears from public view for seven days after a physical examination before returning with a noticeably tired appearance -- Donald Trump posts overnight messages claiming prices are falling and alleging election misconduct while polls show poor ratings on inflation -- Donald Trump returns after seven days out of public view to speak to reporters and describes a ceasefire as fighting that continues -- Marco Rubio denies ever seeing Donald Trump asleep before lawmakers play videos that appear to show Trump sleeping in meetings -- Calls grow for the release of remaining Jeffrey Epstein records as years of delays continue fueling public suspicion and unanswered questions -- David's routine drive turns into a tense confrontation after an aggressive driver escalates a road rage incident -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's primary win streak ends in Iowa, Obama's library will open June 19, a MAGA candidate refuses to say how many people he's killed, and much more...

John Zmirak. Hero Tina Peters Released from Demoncrat Gulag. The Eric Metaxas Show John Zmirak  Jun 03 2026   Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric celebrates the launch of Revolution before talking with John Zmirak about the release of Tina Peters, the Colorado election official imprisoned after challenging the 2020 election narrative. They discuss election integrity, weaponized government, political persecution, January 6 defendants, the Save Act, Tina Peters's refusal to say the 2020 election was honest, and why John compares her case to the Dreyfus affair. Eric and John also discuss George Washington, providence, the retreat from Long Island, and why America's founding story still matters today. Subscribe for clips from The Eric Metaxas Show to hear politics and culture from a Christian perspective.⭐ ORDER TODAY:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World

Trump just named Bill Pulte — a 38-year-old nepo baby from the massively Jewish private equity field — as acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. No intelligence experience. No national security background. Just another loyal stooge installed to further weaponize the government against Americans. Justin Harvey joins us after Lakeland locals crushed a shady data center developer meeting, refusing to surrender our land and water. From geoengineering and Bill Gates bugs to the full U.S.-Israel military merger, real Americans are waking up and fighting back against the globalist takeover.

Americans love to buy new stuff and hate to get rid of old stuff, which is why storing it all has become a $45 billion business. Zachary Crockett cleans out the garage. This episode was originally published on April 21st, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We get a new Taylor Swift song TONIGHT! Quentin Tarantino says Hollywood has turned into a flavorless sausage factory. The summer blockbuster lineup is upon us! Two cops got into a bizarre altercation over smelly lunch. AI powered teddy bears sound like a great babysitter. Pepsi has a new “night” version. Americans of all ages and demographics are playing video games!

Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club has its next assignment: Chappie (2015). One of Sarah's favorite movies! Let's eat some headlines. Paranormal Activity on Broadway? Bunny Xo, Jelly Roll's wife, wrote a memoir that is getting an adaptation. The NBA finals have begun, and the Knicks are happy this morning. California is looking for a new governor. Online dating is bigger than ever, but most people still hope to find someone in the wild. Matty, of course, claims it isn't that easy. Vinnie tells the story of how he met his wife. Hour 2: Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are buying an island! Michael Kosta covered it on The Daily Show. Netflix has a new Michael Jackson trial documentary that claims to be dropping bombshells. If you liked the biopic, you won't like this. Here's why Tom Holland won't ever host SNL. Check us out on Instagram: @Alice973 Sarah got a new wardrobe for you. Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity, so you gotta be ready when luck strikes. National Cheese Day is a big debate here at Sarah and Vinnie. Hour 3: We get a new Taylor Swift song TONIGHT! Quentin Tarantino says Hollywood has turned into a flavorless sausage factory. The summer blockbuster lineup is upon us! Two cops got into a bizarre altercation over smelly lunch. AI powered teddy bears sound like a great babysitter. Pepsi has a new “night” version. Americans of all ages and demographics are playing video games! Hour 4: Weezer just announced a new album! World Cup tickets are reportedly dropping. Reba McEntire is getting married! What does “good” mental health look like? Vinnie is telling us! Sarah is glad we're changing the stigma. A terrifying story from Vinnie. These jobs won't be automated by AI anytime soon.

Google released Gemma 4 12B, a multimodal model that runs locally on 16GB devices. TSMC's CEO warned chip supply won't meet demand for years. Ramp raised $750M at $44B, and Anthropic says 80%+ of its merged code is now Claude-authored. Google releases Gemma 4 12B, an 11.95B-parameter unified, encoder-free open multimodal model that can run locally on devices with 16GB of VRAM or unified memory (VentureBeat) Public First: 26% of Americans support increased data center construction, the lowest share among 15 large countries, such as Brazil, Japan, the UK, and Canada (FT) Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are among the signatories on a public letter urging improved tracking of synthetic DNA that could be used in AI-developed bioweapons (Wired) TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says the company won't be able to fulfill the demand led by US customers even as more capacity comes online in the US over the next few years (Bloomberg) Corporate spending management platform Ramp raised $750M at a $44B valuation led by Iconiq, Singapore's GIC, and the OTPP, taking its total funding to $3B (Bloomberg) Anthropic details its progress toward recursive self-improvement, and its implications, and says 80%+ of the code merged into its codebase is authored by Claude (Anthropic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Henry Lee is the Founding Father who made July 4th possible, yet most Americans barely know his name. Before the Declaration of Independence and Jefferson's immortal words, Lee forced the Second Continental Congress to choose independence. In this episode of America's Founding Series, part of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano marks the 250-year anniversary of the Lee Resolution, introduced on June 7, 1776, at the Pennsylvania State House. Discover how Richard Henry Lee moved the colonies from resistance to separation, why Congress was deeply fractured, and how June 7th set the stage for the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, and the birth of the United States. What You'll Learn: Why Richard Henry Lee deserves recognition as one of America's most important Founding Fathers  How the Lee Resolution made July 4th and the Declaration of Independence possible  Why June 7, 1776, forced the Second Continental Congress to finally choose independence  How the fierce debate between radicals and moderates like John Dickinson shaped the vote  The difference between July 2nd, the vote for independence, and July 4th, the adoption of the Declaration  What Lee's courage teaches Americans today about liberty, self-government, and constitutional responsibility  Richard Henry Lee did not write the Declaration of Independence, but he forced Congress to make the decision that required one. This forgotten moment in American Revolution history reminds every generation that liberty demands more than slogans. It requires courage, responsibility, and a people willing to govern themselves.

Glenn plays some disturbing footage of Paul Krugman claiming society needs to thoroughly “purge” Trump supporters. Glenn warns of a very dark future if Americans choose this path. Glenn breaks down a recent article on his website, “The Russian Influence Operations Targeting Candace Owens and You,” which exposes the Russian influence that continues to happen to Americans. Glenn warns of the ideological operation that is infiltrating the political Right, disguising itself as patriotism and faith. Glenn discusses the horrific story of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old Englishman who was stabbed and died while in police custody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Primary elections happened across the country, but some outcomes won't be known for over a week, as California says it will take 10 days for some vote counts to be finalized. How did we put a man on the moon, but a state can't count votes in a day with today's technology? Glenn, Jason, and Rikki discuss some of the outcomes we do know from yesterday, including the possible election of New Jersey House candidate Adam Hamawy (D), whose past puts a security clearance in question. Glenn plays some disturbing footage of Paul Krugman claiming society needs to thoroughly “purge” Trump supporters. Glenn warns of a very dark future if Americans choose this path. Glenn breaks down a recent article on his website, “The Russian Influence Operations Targeting Candace Owens and You,” which exposes the Russian influence that continues to happen to Americans. Glenn warns of the ideological operation that is infiltrating the political Right, disguising itself as patriotism and faith. Glenn discusses the horrific story of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old Englishman who was stabbed and died while in police custody. Glenn rants against tourists who visit Yellowstone National Park and treat wild bison as selfie props. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allie examines the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico and tackles the tough question: How should Christians vote when both candidates have serious flaws? She breaks down Paxton's moral failings and past scandals alongside Talarico's radically progressive positions—including his claims that “God is non-binary,” strong support for abortion, gender transitions for minors, prison abolition, and open-border policies—while evaluating their records on life, family, borders, and justice through a biblical lens. Additionally, Allie interviews her brother, Justin Simmons, who is the US Attorney for the Western District of Texas. Justin details his mission to crack down on drug smuggling, human trafficking and fraud, while urging others to improve their communities rather than choosing a life of self-gratification. Gov. Abbott declares CAIR a terrorist organization: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-designates-muslim-brotherhood-cair-as-foreign-terrorist-organizations Ken Paxton's Impeachment: https://ballotpedia.org/Impeachment_of_Ken_Paxton,_2023 Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Time Codes 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Can James Talarico win in Texas? 39:14 Interview with the US Attorney for West Texas 1:09:57 Closing Remarks – Today's Sponsors: We Heart Nutrition | Check out We Heart Nutrition at ⁠⁠⁠WeHeartNutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ and use the code ALLIE for 20% off. A'del | Visit AdelNaturalCosmetics.com and enter promo code ALLIE for 25% off your first-time purchase. Good Ranchers | To support a company that honors America's past, present, and future, visit ⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠ today. When you start your plan, you'll get to pick a free meat that will be included in every order for life, and you'll get $25 off your first order using my exclusive code, ALLIE. Legacybox | Visit Legacybox.com/ALLIE to take advantage of Legacybox's Spring Cleaning sale and preserve your family's story. Alliance Defending Freedom | Every dollar you give to ADF by March 31 will be doubled by a special matching grant, only while matching funds last. Go to JOINADF.com/ALLIE or text ALLIE to 83848 to have your gift matched to protect brave Americans. Episodes You May Like: Ep 1315 | James Talarico Is More Demonic Than You Think https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1315-james-talarico-is-more-demonic-than-you-think/id1359249098?i=1000754075488 Ep 1305 | Is Trump Targeting Talarico? Colbert's Lie Exposed https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1305-is-trump-targeting-talarico-colberts-lie-exposed/id1359249098?i=1000750390293 Ep 1221 | Rebutting 'Progressive Christian' James Talarico's Bad Theology https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1221-rebutting-progressive-christian-james-talaricos/id1359249098?i=1000718715520 --- ► Buy Allie's book, "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey

Description:In this episode of John Solomon Reports, Florida Republican Byran Donalds joins John to discuss his plans to reform his state's permitting process, including creating a one-stop permit shop, implementing an efficiency shot clock, and establishing a corporate business court to expedite litigation.Donalds also talks about his proposal to personalize success plans for students with parental opt-in and highlights his support for the Financial Freedom Act. The measure aims to expand 401k retirement investment opportunities and overall help Americans have greater financial freedom. Donalds expresses appreciation that President Trump endorsed his gubernatorial campaign and stresses the importance of reducing property taxes, which he says have doubled in a decade. Finally, Donalds touts Trump and Congress's recent successes, including securing the border, deporting illegal immigrants, tax reforms and making housing more affordable.In the second segment, Thomas Keuhns, a senior intelligence community official under President Barack Obama, discusses the dishonesty of the former intelligence officers who signed the Hunter Biden laptop letter and claimed it was a Russian operation. Keuhns' identification memo that it was a deception operation with lack of FBI input, poor writing and selective information was referred to the Justice Department. He reflects on his deployment in Iraq, extensive work with counterterrorism analysis, the CIA, and DNI, as well as his decision to leave the intelligence community.In the third segment, Sam Lyman, the head of research at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, dives into the artificial intelligence competition between China and the U.S., specifically how China uses AI to predict and suppress domestic and international political dissent.Lyman discusses how the Neville Singham network's connection to American media outlets spreads fear about AI and data centers, ultimately funding political agitation in the United States and causing people to disagree with policies that in fact benefit the U.S. government.He explains that the U.S. tax code protects some of these organizations pushing American frustration, as well as why filtering out foreign influence is important for ensuring disseminated information is accurate and transparent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Starting a business or a side hustle is easier than it used to be in terms of cost and technology. Is there an entrepreneur hiding inside you? While big corporations lay off loyal employees to please shareholders, nimble micro-businesses are thriving by doing things more efficiently. If you're mid-career and sick of the corporate grind, Clark shares how you can mitigate your risk by starting a side hustle today that could become your full-time passion tomorrow.  Also, Clark dives into the $70 billion pool of unclaimed property waiting to be returned to everyday Americans. Know how to safely search public databases for free to see if you have funds lost in space - from old retirement plans, forgotten utility deposits, or insurance policies. In fact, a member of Clark's family recovered $10k this way! Learn how to navigate the documentation, avoid the scammers, and claim what is rightfully yours. Plus, Lane (Clark's wife!) shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the June 3, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit questions: Ask Clark Startup: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Unclaimed Money: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Axios AM Deep Dive: Small biz revival    /   Go start a business How to Start an LLC: A Step-by-Step Guide EQUIFAX:  Employees - The Work Number Growing Number of Unfixed Mistakes on Credit Reports 14 Prefab Tiny Houses That Are Actually Stylish and So Easy to Install Unclaimed Money: How To Find and Claim Missing Funds for Free How to handle unexpected calls about unclaimed funds What Should I Do With My 401(k) at My Old Company? - Clark Howard Search: Devices that detect hidden cameras and microphones Do US Citizens Need a Visa for Europe? ETIAS is Coming in 2026 What is ETIAS–European Union / Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is what happens when a bunch of slave owners set up a government to protect their wealth by establishing elite rule through the Senate, Electoral College, and no one fixing it for 250 years. We can and will build a better country from the ashes of MAGA's dumpster fire. We return to our summer 2025 conversation with Osita Nwanevu, a contributing editor for The New Republic, a columnist for The Guardian, and the author of the new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding. Look out for an all new episode of Gaslit Nation this Thursday on Trump starting to pull the U.S. out of NATO, the moral stain on America of Delaney Hall where there is an ongoing hunger strike over inhumane conditions and a cover-up by the Department of Homeland Security. We're up against the same forces that carried out the genocide of the Native Americans and the authoritarian terror of slavery. But this time, millions of Americans are standing up, fighting back. Look out for Thursday's bonus show, available in full for our Patreon subscribers who make Gaslit Nation possible. At this Monday's salon at 4pm ET get ready for some big announcements about the future of the show as we dig in our heels to rebuild our democracy and demand accountability. More soon! EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: June 22nd Songwriting Workshop with Leslie Nuss. Come explore the power of art at our Monday June 22nd Gaslit Nation Salon at 4pm ET opened with a songwriting workshop by Leslie. Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community Join the California Signal Group for Gaslit Nation listeners to find each other and connect in that state - available on Patreon.com.  The Gaslit Nation Outreach Committee discusses how to talk to the MAGA cult - available on Patreon.com.  Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other - available on Patreon.com.  Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other - available on Patreon.com.  Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect - available on Patreon.com.  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join - available on Patreon.com.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group - available on Patreon.com.  As always, keep it kind in our chat groups, extend grace and assume good faith. A culture of care is how we build a better world.  Show Notes: The Right of the People Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding By Osita Nwanevu https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704686/the-right-of-the-people-by-osita-nwanevu/ Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/01/europe/russia-attack-kyiv-building-damage-intl-hnk New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/02/us/delaney-hall-new-jersey-ice-protests-tuesday  

Zach Lahn's stunning Iowa gubernatorial primary victory just revealed the future of American politics. Today, I examine why this race became the only major grassroots conservative victory of the election cycle and what lessons it offers for future campaigns across America. Unlike traditional Republican campaigns focused on generic talking points, Lahn built his campaign around issues that directly affect everyday Americans: medical freedom, food safety, property rights, privacy, family farms, foreign ownership of farmland, corporate monopolies, data center expansion, land use, and quality of life. However, this movement will not happen on its own without money and without moving away from the Trump corporate monopoly. I show how in every other race where we lack sufficient funding, we continue to get crushed even with a good message.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-- On the Show: -- Economic data show virtually every economic metric is worse now under Donald Trump than at the end of Joe Biden's term -- Harry Enten presents polling that demonstrates the public's frustration with Trump putting his name on buildings and other vanity projects -- Donald Trump appoints Bill Pulte to lead the nation's intelligence agencies despite Pulte not having an intelligence or military background -- Dr. Mehmet Oz responds to questions from reporters during a White House appearance and discusses Donald Trump's health -- Trump backs away from a proposed $1.8 billion fund for people claiming political targeting after opposition from judges and fellow Republicans -- George Santos is under federal investigation for allegedly manipulating a Kalshi prediction market and profiting off the trade -- On the Bonus Show: CBS News fires 60 Minutes reporter Scott Pelley, allegations surface about Melania's Epstein connections, and much more...

Alan's Soap https://AlansSoaps.com/ToddHonor John's memory and the legacy he created for Ian and Alan with Alan's Artisan Soaps “John's Favorites” bundle.  Get one bar of each of his favorites for only $28.99. Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comBe confident in your portfolio with Bulwark! Schedule your free Know Your Risk Portfolio review. Go to KnowYourRiskPodcast.com today. Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddGet the new limited release, The Sisterhood, created to honor the extraordinary women behind the heroes. Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeLA Mayor's RaceSame sex "marraige": Gallup poll finds Americans' support for LGBTQ+ issues sliding backward amid cultural shiftKaren Bass advances to November runoff in L.A. mayoral raceThe Henry Nowak Aftermath: The Monster The UK Thought It Could Empathize AwayNOW: UK police are being AGGRESSIVELY CHASED and RAN OUT by pro-Henry Nowak demonstrators, they're picking up TRASH BINS and throwing themHampshire Police have finally released the Henry Nowak bodycam footage: It's horrific. The last words Henry heard as he bled out were his rights having been arrested.Police officer: “Are you injured?”Man who stabbed the guy on the ground: “Yeah, I've got a swollen eye. Little bruising”---  ---   ---   ---Officer to Henry: “Where do you think you've been stabbed?”Sikh guy: “He hasn't been stabbed”Officer:“I know but we have to check”The Terrifying Reason Bill Gates Wants to Control Your FoodSavor (Current Investor)Bill Gates is a direct and highly active investor in Savor.   Gates' Involvement: Gates has publicly championed Savor in his personal blog (GatesNotes) and funded the company's efforts to bring animal-free butter and dairy alternatives to the commercial market.  ArkeaBio (Current Investor)Bill Gates is a lead investor in ArkeaBio through his venture fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures. [9, 10]Gates' Involvement: BEV led ArkeaBio's $12 million seed round in 2022 and subsequently spearheaded a $26.5 million Series A funding round in 2024 to accelerate the vaccine's development. Beyond Meat (Early Investor / Stake Sold)Bill Gates was a critical early backer of Beyond Meat ($BYND), but no longer holds shares.  Eat Just (Early Investor) Bill Gates was an early institutional investor in Eat Just (formerly Hampton Creek).  The Technology: Known for its plant-based "JUST Egg" made from mung beans, as well as its cell-cultured meat division, GOOD Meat.Gates' Involvement: Gates provided prominent early-stage funding to the startup and historically singled out Eat Just as one of the key companies shaping the future of global food production.  Apeel Sciences (“Philanthropic”)Bill Gates does not own equity in Apeel Sciences, despite widespread internet rumors suggesting otherwise. [23, 24]The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provided early research grants totaling $1.1 million in 2012 and 2015 to help Apeel develop solutions for farmers in developing regions lacking refrigeration infrastructure. Gates holds no personal ownership stake, board seat, or operational control over the company.But, God designed us to eat meatSama Hoole created a great listThe Bible mentions beef 133 times.Lamb 98 times.Fish 70 times.Raw milk and butter 48 times.Honey 56 times.Vegetables, 10.The fattened calf was killed for the prodigal son's return. Not the fattened lentil.The promised land flowed with milk and honey. Not oat drink and agave nectar.Abraham fed his angelic visitors veal, butter, and milk. Not a chickpea bowl.The Passover meal centred on a roasted lamb. Not a roasted root vegetable.I am not making this upGenesis 9:33 Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.1 Timothy 4:1-44 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. 4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

Cody Berman had the $80,000 corporate job straight out of college, the four-hour daily commute, and the career path everyone said he should want. He hated all of it. By 25, he was financially free -- not because he stumbled into crypto or built a unicorn startup, but because he obsessively maximized the gap between what he made and what he spent, tried 30 different side hustles until a few of them worked, and built a life around what he actually valued. His new book is called Retire by 30. This episode is the conversation behind it.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy the title Retire by 30 is deliberately misleading -- and what Cody says the book is actually aboutThe gap: why the spread between income and expenses matters more than your investment returns, especially at the beginningHow Cody's co-host Justin hit financial freedom at 30 without a single side hustle -- just strategic corporate moves, index funds, and a 75-80% savings rateThe house hacking math: why living in a multi-family property created a $3,000+ monthly swing compared to friends paying Boston rentWhat happened when Cody tried to sell Lauren on FIRE using a spreadsheet -- and the reframe that actually workedWhy the big three (housing, transportation, food) move the needle infinitely more than cutting lattes and canceling NetflixThe 30-side-hustle graveyard: which ones were the worst, which one was the most ridiculous, and the one breakout that still generates income todayPurple's story: how someone retired on $500,000 and now has $1.1 million without adding another dollar to the pileThe surprising thing financial freedom actually teaches you about yourself -- and why it's never a money problem after you hit the numberWhat AI is actually good at for personal finance -- and why the more you already know, the better its answers getWhy This Matters NowWhether you're 25 or 55, the math Cody lays out is the same: find the gap, protect the gap, invest the difference, and build a life you don't need to escape from. The age you start determines the timeline, not the framework. This episode is the one to send to anyone in their 20s who hasn't started -- and anyone in their 40s who thinks it's too late.From the BasementCody Berman joins Joe and OG -- who is recording from inside Hollywood Studios at Coach Con -- to walk through the Retire by 30 framework, the 30 side hustles he actually tried, and the case studies from the book that prove it works in wildly different ways. The USA Today AI financial advice headline gives OG a full platform to explain where AI is genuinely useful, where it confidently hallucinates IRS codes, and why it apparently tried to blackmail a corporate email server. Doug arrives with Trader Joe's trivia after discovering the hard way that cider contains alcohol. Stacker Molly gets her HYSA cleared of all charges.Resources MentionedRetire by 30 by Cody Berman -- retireby30book.com; also available wherever books are soldCody Berman -- Financial Independence Show podcast; co-hosted with JustinA Purple Life blog -- referenced as a case study; apurplelife.netUSA Today -- "Half of Americans get financial advice from AI, but is it any good?" by Daniel DeViseAcquired podcast -- recommended for Trader Joe's, Coca-Cola, and Mars episode deep divesThe College Investor with Robert Farrington -- referenced for prior AI financial advice accuracy testingStacking Benjamins Vault -- stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Scorecard -- stackingbenjamins.com/scorecardStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201Stacking Benjamins BAD Groups -- stackingbenjamins.com/badStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan tackles the growing influence of China in California politics, the ongoing US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, and a murder case in the UK that is forcing a national reckoning over two-tiered justice. From the jungle primaries in San Francisco to mined shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf, Bryan breaks down what these stories mean for everyday Americans and where he sees them heading. He also covers the political chaos surrounding the 250th Independence Day celebrations in Washington, the rise of populist movements in Australia and Colombia, and a stunning immigration fraud case out of Indiana. Plus, Bryan reports on the alarming spread of ticks and tick-borne illness across the Midwest, weighs in on Trump's new pick to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and closes with a hopeful reflection on what a trip back home to rural Oregon reminded him about trust, heritage, and what makes America worth fighting for. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, The Wright Report, China influence California, Connie Chan, San Francisco election, jungle primary, US Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Secretary Rubio, Freedom250, America250, Fourth of July DC, Henry Nowack UK murder, two-tier justice UK, One Nation Australia, El Tigre Colombia, immigration fraud Indiana, asylum seeker, Bill Pulte ODNI, Tulsi Gabbard replacement, tick crisis Midwest, alpha gal syndrome, Asian longhorn tick, Lyme disease, ivermectin cattle, Maine Senate race, Graham Platner, 17th Amendment, Voting Rights Act, Section 203, handshake economy, rural America

If you've been feeling financially anxious lately, the numbers back you up. A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is getting worse, and 67% say they're more afraid of running out of money than dying.  This week, Jean sits down with Carrie Joy Grimes, author of the new book The Joy of Money, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about financial anxiety, behavioral science, and exactly what wealthy people are doing with their money right now. In this episode, we cover: What wealthy people do differently with their money during volatile markets The Life Happens Fund: why a basic emergency fund isn't enough and how to build a real financial cushion The three-step self-compassion practice backed by behavioral science that helps you stop shame-spiraling over money mistakes The "Good Enough Retirement Vision" exercise that will help you stop feeling paralyzed about the future And if today's conversation got you thinking about your financial future, don't miss Jean's brand new book, The Forever Paycheck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 196 Drew Kunin - Production Sound Mixer In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with production sound mixer Drew Kunin (DISCLOSURE DAY; HER; CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON). Throughout the episode, Drew helps us understand how a production sound mixer might do his or her job in a number of different circumstances, drawing on experiences ranging from building a recording booth on wheels for HER to mixing CROUCHING TIGER phonetically using a pinyin script. Drew also describes the type of equipment he might use in certain situations, and he reflects on the changes in technology and in technique he's witnessed since he started his career. He later shares his approach to mixing tracks on set, and we discuss how his mixes can influence what happens in post. Drew also recounts his experience of being one of two Americans on the crew of CROUCHING TIGER in China, and he gives us a quick demonstration on the difference between Mandarin and Cantonese. We worked with Drew on THE GOLDFINCH and THE SECRET GARDEN, and we had a great time catching up with him. - This episode is sponsored by Aputure

How does a concerned father challenging a school board curriculum wind up facing federal travel scrutiny and an FBI visit? Terry Newsome joins The P.A.S. Report Podcast to expose the terrifying reality of how parental rights, free speech, and political dissent are being targeted by America's label-and-smear machine. In this powerful episode, Terry Newsome, father of twins, Illinois Chapter President of Parents Involved in Education, and host of Behind Enemy Lines, tells his story of being targeted after challenging explicit material in local schools. The conversation breaks down a chilling timeline showing how the Southern Poverty Law Center, activist networks, legacy media outlets, and federal bureaucratic institutions can create a pipeline that intimidates parents, weaponizes labels, and silences ordinary Americans. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Local Catalyst: How Terry Newsome went from an ordinary father to a school board activist fighting for curriculum transparency.  The SPLC Smear Machine: How a national ideological organization can turn local parental dissent into an "extremism" narrative.  The Federal Fallout: How Terry says the SPLC campaign was followed by TSA PreCheck issues, repeated Quad-S travel screenings, and an FBI visit.  The Media Echo Chamber: How legacy media amplification turns NGO hit pieces into public reputational attacks.  The Fightback Strategy: What ordinary citizens can do when powerful public-private institutions try to chill free speech.  This episode exposes the SPLC machine, the weaponization of government agencies, and the growing danger of allowing unelected ideological organizations to influence law enforcement, shape public narratives, and target parents who refuse to stay quiet.

Why do anomalous experiences so often arrive in the wake of trauma? And what happens when the people who understand that connection decide to use it as a weapon? This episode of Inquiry follows trauma as the hidden throughline connecting UFOs, consciousness, psychological operations, and the engineering of belief at scale. Kelly Chase starts with how human perception actually works, drawing on Donald Hoffman's "The Case Against Reality," James Madden's umwelt and über-umwelt from "Unidentified Flying Hyperobject," and Jeffrey Kripal's Filter Thesis, then grounds it all in the predictive processing model of the brain and Karl Friston's free energy principle. The picture that emerges is unsettling: trauma doesn't only wound a person, it makes them porous, loosening the filters that hold consensus reality in place. From there the conversation turns toward how that vulnerability has been exploited. It traces belief manipulation from the 1980 "From PSYOP to MindWar" paper by Michael Aquino and Paul Vallely, through MKULTRA and Operation Mockingbird, to the declassified reality of Operation Northwoods and the manufacturing of consent. It brings in Jacques Vallée's control system hypothesis and Colm Kelleher's concept of bidirectional mimicry to ask whether human institutions and the phenomenon itself may be using the same lever: disruption, destabilization, and the reshaping of belief in the rupture's aftermath. Then it turns the dread on its head. Research on openness to experience and Post-Traumatic Growth suggests the architects of mass stress made a critical miscalculation. Trauma creates openings, and openings go both ways. You can crack the shell of consensus reality to make people malleable, but you cannot control what hatches. Topics explored: Trauma and anomalous experience | experiencer patterns | the Filter Thesis | Donald Hoffman | perception as interface | umwelt and über-umwelt | James Madden | Jeffrey Kripal | predictive processing | Karl Friston | free energy principle | belief malleability | shattered assumptions | meaning violation | belief engineering | MindWar | Michael Aquino | Paul Vallely | psychological operations | MKULTRA | Operation Mockingbird | cognitive sovereignty | bidirectional mimicry | Colm Kelleher | black triangle craft | Jacques Vallée | control system hypothesis | Operation Northwoods | manufactured consent | openness to experience | Post-Traumatic Growth | consciousness-level immune response | non-human intelligence | contact experiences Inquiry with Kelly Chase is brought to you by SpectreVision Radio.Produced in partnership with Voltage.fm.  Referenced In This Episode The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes — Donald Hoffman (2019) Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World — James Madden (2023) How to Think Impossibly: About Souls, UFOs, Time, Belief, and Everything Else — Jeffrey J. Kripal (2024) The Flip: Epiphanies of Mind and the Future of Knowledge — Jeffrey J. Kripal (2019) "The Free-Energy Principle: A Unified Brain Theory?" — Karl Friston (2010) "Trauma or Drama: A Predictive Processing Perspective on the Continuum of Stress" — Valery Krupnik (2020) "Predictive Processing and the Varieties of Psychological Trauma" — Sam Wilkinson, Guy Dodgson & Kevin Meares (2017) "Assumptive Worlds and the Stress of Traumatic Events" — Ronnie Janoff-Bulman (1989) Shattered Assumptions: Towards a New Psychology of Trauma — Ronnie Janoff-Bulman (1992) "PTSD as Meaning Violation: Testing a Cognitive Worldview Perspective" — Crystal L. Park, Mary Alice Mills & Donald Edmondson (2012) "Making Sense of the Meaning Literature: An Integrative Review of Meaning Making and Its Effects on Adjustment to Stressful Life Events" — Crystal L. Park (2010) From PSYOP to MindWar: The Psychology of Victory — Paul E. Vallely & Michael Aquino (1980) MindWar: The New Battle for the Mind — Michael Aquino (2016) Project MKULTRA, the CIA's Program of Research in Behavioral Modification — U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (1977) MKULTRA Collection — CIA Reading Room Intelligence Activities and the Rights of Americans, Book II (Church Committee Report) — U.S. Senate (1976) Justification for US Military Intervention in Cuba (Operation Northwoods) — Joint Chiefs of Staff (1962) "The Anxious State: Stress, Polarization, and Elections in America" — The Conversation (2025) "Politics Is Taking a Toll on People's Well-Being" — Psychology Today (2025) "Stressful Life Events and Openness to Experience: Relevance to Depression" — Chiappelli et al. (2021) "The Social Psychology of Responses to Trauma: Social Identity Pathways Associated with Divergent Traumatic Responses" — Orla Muldoon et al. 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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. Hedonic Adaptation Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss the growing relevance of political prediction markets, which Clay argues are more accurate than traditional polling. He discusses his own active wagers on key races, including multiple U.S. Senate contests, House control, and long-term presidential projections, highlighting how real-money betting markets are shaping modern election analysis and offering insight into voter expectations. This reinforces a broader theme of the show: skepticism toward conventional polling and increasing reliance on data-driven political forecasting. The hosts also debate whether California’s political landscape has national significance, asking whether issues like crime, homelessness, and governance failures will resonate with voters outside the state. They contrast this with what they see as a more immediate concern for most Americans: gas prices, inflation, and overall cost of living. The discussion underscores a key political question—whether economic pressures or cultural issues will ultimately drive voter decisions in upcoming elections. Vote Steve Hilton! An extended interview with California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who outlines his campaign message and policy priorities. Hilton argues that California is ready for change, pointing to widespread dissatisfaction with taxes, crime, homelessness, regulatory burdens, and high cost of living. He emphasizes the importance of the state’s primary system, warning that without sufficient support, Republicans risk being excluded from the general election if two Democratic candidates advance. Hilton presents a platform focused on economic reform and practical solutions, including plans to lower gas prices, reduce regulation, increase opportunity, and address homelessness through enforcement and treatment-based approaches. He also highlights concerns about businesses leaving California and population decline, framing the state’s current trajectory as unsustainable without major policy changes. His campaign emphasizes “common sense” governance and outsider leadership, appealing to voters frustrated with long-term one-party control. The discussion also touches on the impact of endorsements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, with Hilton arguing that alignment with federal leadership could accelerate reforms and help restore economic growth. The interview reinforces broader themes of anti-establishment sentiment, voter frustration, and the appeal of non-traditional candidates. Make Soccer Great Again An in-depth interview with Andrew Giuliani, who discusses the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States. This segment explores the economic impact, national security planning, and global significance of the tournament, emphasizing its expected $30 billion economic boost and massive international viewership. Giuliani outlines extensive security measures, infrastructure planning, and fan experience logistics, positioning the World Cup as a key moment for showcasing American exceptionalism and large-scale event execution. The discussion includes practical insights on ticket demand, pricing, stadium access, and travel expectations, making it highly relevant for sports fans and event attendees. Are You Excited About 250? An interview with Kelley Paul, author of two new children’s books Goodnight Young American and Goodnight Little American. Her books are designed to introduce young audiences to American history and patriotic themes, focusing on the Founding Fathers, the Revolutionary War, and the ideals of liberty and independence. Paul explains that the books were inspired by a desire to provide family-friendly, patriotic educational content for children, emphasizing storytelling that highlights American courage, freedom, and foundational values. She discusses concerns that modern media and children’s programming may lack this perspective, and positions her books as a way to encourage historical awareness, family engagement, and national pride. Paul also reflects on her personal experiences growing up during the bicentennial and contrasts that era’s widespread community celebrations and patriotic enthusiasm with what she perceives as a less unified national mood today. She emphasizes the importance of teaching younger generations about American history through accessible and engaging formats, including literature and family traditions such as visiting historical sites. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.