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On this week's Neutralizing Workplace Racism, we dissect a high-friction landscape where legal weaponization, systemic discrimination, and severe physical threats converge within the employment sector. This week's news reports validate our continuous thesis: as institutional systems fracture, workers face dual perils—coercive legal gag orders from above and unaddressed carceral violence from within their own operational spaces. We deconstruct the critical data blocks exposing how corporate entities use administrative maneuvers to silence complaints, cover up systemic bias, and manage workplace trauma THE CORES OF THIS WEEK'S BROADCAST TRANSMISSION: 1. The Gulf States Gumbo NDA Audit: We analyze the pervasive use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Louisiana and abroad. We expose how corporations weaponize these severance clauses during terminations to permanently purchase a worker's silence, strip them of their public voice, and conceal ongoing systemic abuse across the job market. 2. The Washington Post Rehire Mandate: We deconstruct the landmark arbitration ruling ordering the corporate news giant to rehire a wrongfully terminated opinion writer. We evaluate this rare labor victory against arbitrary executive gatekeeping, analyzing the precise paper trails required to successfully counter a major corporate termination block. 3. The St. Louis Sheriff's Federal Settlement: We evaluate the structural resolution of 13 distinct racial discrimination and harassment charges filed with federal authorities against the St. Louis Sheriff's Office. We examine how municipal law enforcement agencies are forced to settle when confronted with unvandalized records of systemic workplace bias. 4. The Lodi McDonald's Employee Fatality: We review the raw data from the August 24, 2026, workplace shooting where a disgruntled fast-food worker opened fire on a coworker before being neutralized by arriving police units. We outline the severe failure of corporate security protocols and the expanding reality of physical workplace peril. Between weaponized legal contracts, corporate media firings, and active firearms exchanges on shift, maintaining a clinical, data-driven boundary remains your only valid metric of survival. Your absolute priority on the clock is not seeking institutional validation or relying on corporate "wellness" programs—it is enforcing a strict "Workplace Matters Only" perimeter, archiving your administrative receipts with absolute precision, and minimizing your daily footprint to exit your shift completely intact. #TheCOWS17Years #JusticeForSade #WorkplaceViolence #CounterRacism #SafetyFirst #GlobalWhiteSupremacy #Labor Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer threatened billionaire Leon Black with contempt of Congress if he continued resisting the committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The dispute intensified after Black's voluntary June appearance ended after roughly an hour when lawmakers from both parties said he refused to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements. Comer then issued subpoenas requiring Black to produce all NDAs to which he was a party and to return for a formal deposition. Black had produced one agreement and indicated he was willing to provide another, but his lawyers also sought assurances that he would not be held in contempt, tried to convert the subpoenaed deposition into a voluntary interview, attempted to narrow questioning to only those agreements, and sought to delay the September 3 appearance until October. Comer rejected those efforts, accusing Black of trying to dictate the scope of the investigation rather than comply with it.The confrontation carried additional weight because Black had one of the most extensive documented financial relationships with Epstein among the billionaire's wealthy associates. Epstein provided tax and estate-planning services to Black from 2012 through 2017, years after Epstein's 2008 conviction, and Black ultimately paid him roughly $170 million. Black maintained that he did not know about Epstein's broader criminal activity until 2019, although he acknowledged knowing about Epstein's earlier conviction involving a minor. Comer argued that Black could not unilaterally decide which confidentiality agreements were relevant, noting that even NDAs signed after Epstein's death could potentially involve Epstein victims. Black's attorney, Susan Estrich, rejected the committee's position as a political “witch hunt,” but Comer made the stakes clear: if Black failed to produce responsive documents or appear for his September 3 deposition, the committee was prepared to use contempt proceedings and other enforcement tools against him.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein client Leon Black threatened with contempt by House panel chair | House of Representatives | The Guardian
I'm back on Doomer Friday, joining Clint, Pavel and Xander, with Chris Ramsay of Area 52 also dropping in for a wide-ranging conversation on where the UFO disclosure story goes next.With a growing number of whistleblowers publicly calling on President Trump to waive their NDAs, we discuss whether this really could be a defining moment for disclosure or whether the entire conversation could once again disappear back into the shadows.We also dig into Robert Bigelow's revealing conversations with George Knapp, the role of the alleged gatekeepers, what they may actually know, and why they might believe keeping these secrets is the patriotic thing to do.Then, with Chris Ramsay joining the discussion, things broaden out into what genuine disclosure would actually look like, whether the public would even accept an official announcement, the political divide surrounding the subject, consciousness, contact experiences and whether there might ultimately be ways to pursue answers without waiting for governments to open the hangar doors.A proper Doomer Friday rabbit hole.
Tech companies are deploying a variety of tactics—from holding listening sessions to offering guaranteed jobs to writing big checks—to win public support for the data centers they need to power AI. WSJ reporter Isabella Simonetti discusses what's at stake in getting public opinion on their side. Plus, we take you inside the race to build America's first nuclear reactor in a generation. Journal reporter Jennifer Hiller explains why atomic energy is hot again, and the risks of a nuclear hype cycle. Belle Lin, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute, hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Investors sued Barclays and its former chief executive, Jes Staley, alleging that the bank misled shareholders about the true nature of Staley's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and concealed risks that eventually damaged the company and its investors. The securities class action, led by pension funds, alleged that Barclays repeatedly presented Staley's connection to Epstein as essentially professional even though evidence later revealed a far closer relationship, including extensive communications in which Staley referred to Epstein as “family.” The investors argued that Barclays either knew or should have known that its public statements were misleading and that the bank's handling of regulatory inquiries understated the reputational, financial and legal danger surrounding its CEO's Epstein ties. When additional information about the relationship became public and Staley ultimately left Barclays amid regulatory scrutiny, the lawsuit alleged that the bank's share price suffered and investors were harmed. A federal judge allowed important portions of the case to proceed, including claims against Staley and narrowed claims against Barclays and chairman Nigel Higgins, finding that investors had plausibly alleged that statements portraying the Epstein relationship as merely professional could have been misleading.At the same time, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer dramatically escalated his confrontation with billionaire Leon Black over Black's own relationship with Epstein. Comer warned that Black could face contempt of Congress if he failed to appear as required or refused to fully comply with subpoenas demanding nondisclosure agreements potentially relevant to the committee's Epstein investigation. Black had previously appeared voluntarily before the committee but walked out after refusing to answer certain questions concerning NDAs, prompting Comer to issue subpoenas compelling both additional testimony and production of the agreements. The dispute was particularly significant because Black paid Epstein roughly $170 million for purported tax and estate-planning services between 2012 and 2017, years after Epstein had become a registered sex offender, while a Senate Finance Committee investigation had separately questioned why Epstein received such extraordinary sums and how that money moved through the financial system. Comer maintained that Black could not personally decide which agreements were relevant to Congress and warned that continued resistance could trigger contempt proceedings, turning another Epstein associate's attempts to limit congressional scrutiny into a direct test of whether lawmakers were actually willing to enforce their subpoenas.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barclays faces legal fight with investors over ex-boss's Epstein linksComer threatens contempt as Black faces more Epstein probe heat - Live Updates - POLITICO
Send us Fan MailYour data is not “in the cloud” in some magical place. It is on someone else's computer, under someone else's rules and that changes everything once AI enters the picture. I sit down with Ehsan Darweshi (Founder and Architect at QANAT) and Georg Schmejkal (Growth lead and founding team) to unpack the real business cost of modern tooling: the quiet trade of convenience for dependency, and the growing fear that confidential work can leak, be profiled, or be used to train models you do not control.We dig into what people get wrong about data ownership in Web2, why “free” often means you pay with personal data, and how a lack of transparency erodes trust between brands and customers. Ehsan breaks down the difference between privacy and digital sovereignty using a simple metaphor: privacy is locking the door, sovereignty is being able to move freely without being watched. From there, we explore data gravity, vendor lock-in, and why switching platforms can feel impossible once your workflows and LLM learning are baked into a provider.AI makes this urgent. We talk about LLMs acting like internal employees without NDAs, risks like prompt injection, and why private AI and zero trust, zero knowledge architectures matter for companies of any size. Georg shares why digital sovereignty is now a government and enterprise priority, with lessons from a UAE roadshow, and we close with a practical, staged path for founders and marketers who rely on Google, LinkedIn, Meta, and AI platforms but still want control.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on August 4, 2026. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/who-owns-the-data-your-business-createsIf you care about digital sovereignty, data privacy, private LLMs, and building long-term trust, listen now then subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it...........................................................................
As we've been reporting, non-disclosure agreements are becoming common practice around large industrial developments in Louisiana, largely driven by Gov. Jeff Landry.On today's episode, we're back again with more NDAs — this time involving a sitting member of Congress. Julia Letlow (R-LA) — who is also the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for U.S. Senate — signed an NDA with Meta. Then, she bought stock in the company building a $50 billion data center in her district in north Louisiana. She then failed to disclose her trades for more than a year. The Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins has been reporting this story and joins us with more. A program created by Louisiana lawmakers offers compensation to those wrongfully convicted. But Louisiana's top prosecutor, Attorney General Liz Murill, has a history of fighting compensation claims. Currently, she's arguing that Elvis Brooks, a man wrongfully imprisoned for 42 years, should be denied payment because she believes he is still guilty.Richard Webster has been covering this for Verite News and Pro Publica. He joins us with the latest. One of the largest international action sports competitions in the world is hoping to deepen its relationship with Birmingham, Alabama. The Gulf States Newsroom's Joseph King attended an action sports festival in Birmingham earlier this month to explore its growing popularity. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
In this episode of The Construction Corner podcast, Dillon shares a broad business update and discusses his decision to remove himself from social media in February. He explains how tuning out cultural noise has improved his focus and operational mindset by keeping his attention on factors he can control.Turning to VDS, he announces a new website, infrastructure upgrades, and team growth. He notes the importance of managing client pivots and project scope changes without taking them personally.Business development is accelerating, evidenced by signing more NDAs in two weeks than in the last six years. This growth is driven by large, confidential data center projects, where electrical engineering now commands 30–35% of total project value, reordering traditional construction dynamics.Finally, Dillon highlights VDS's geographic expansion across the Pacific Northwest and multiple states—including Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and California—alongside upcoming fall recruiting events at three to four universities.
I sat down with Chris Beck, the founder of Innovative 3D Manufacturing in Franklin, Indiana, and the line that stuck with me was simple. Everything he owns is leveraged into this company. That is what skin in the game actually looks like, and it is the reason his team shows up at 2 a.m. on a Sunday when a job is on the line. Innovative is one of the few shops built around metal additive, laser powder bed fusion, with a full CNC machine shop bolted right alongside it. Chris started in 2017 with two engineers and a plan for ten printers and ten people. Today he is running 25 metal printers, 8 CNC machines, a handful of wire EDMs, and 32 employees out of a brand new 30,000 square foot facility, and last month they shipped more than 20,000 metal parts. What I loved about this story is how unglamorous the middle was. Chris bootstrapped the whole thing with no private equity, and he spent years running equipment himself and chasing what he calls 4,000 rabbit holes trying to find work that would pay for million dollar printers. He watched private equity backed competitors dump 30 to 50 million into the same idea and end up with their machines at auction two years later. The difference, he will tell you, is that his people care because they have something to protect. We get into the parts of additive that actually make money. The three boxes a part has to check, why qualification is the real bottleneck for the whole industry, and how his machining and foundry backgrounds let him design parts that come off the printer 80 percent finished. If you have ever wondered whether metal additive is a real business or a science project, Chris makes the case as clearly as anyone I have talked to. We also get into his team. Why he mostly will not hire book smart engineers, how he keeps his culture free of bad seeds, and the small perks that matter more to his guys than a raise. This one is a masterclass in grit. What's Covered in this Episode (1:19) Introducing Chris Beck and Innovative 3D Manufacturing (3:42) A snapshot of the shop: 25 metal printers, 8 CNC machines, wire EDMs, and 32 employees (6:04) DN Solutions and Kennametal SVM 4100 giveaway and the IMTS scavenger hunt (6:45) From Purdue and the big automakers to a small Okuma machine tool distributor (8:15) The lowest paying offer that taught him the most, and why wearing every hat mattered (10:55) Quoting turnkey lines and cycle times, then moving into sales (11:55) A wire EDM dream, a twelve year detour through financial services, and his own brokerage (14:40) Getting pulled back into manufacturing and starting 3D printing and rapid prototyping (17:34) Flipping from prototyping to production and shipping more than 20,000 parts a month (19:21) The Job Shops Workshop and networking reception at IMTS (20:21) Has industry caught up to additive? (Acceptance versus qualification) (20:58) Where additive already wins: implants, space and rocket, and GE's fuel nozzles (23:14) The defense qualification maze and the firearms market printing a million suppressors (25:25) Running 100+ prototype jobs a month, 400+ NDAs, and the fast make program (30:28) Design freedom and the three boxes a part has to check to be a good additive candidate (32:48) Why qualification is the real bottleneck, AMS 7032, and America Makes (34:55) Kennametal's Next Level Shop and the bike giveaway at IMTS 2026 (35:58) What finally cracked sales: one foot in the door and relentless past performance (38:51) Building a team of farm kid problem solvers over book smart engineers (41:21) Old school hours, tryout Saturdays, and keeping the culture free of bad seeds (50:16) What turned the tide: surviving, staying flexible, and bootstrapping without private equity (53:22) Skin in the game, profit sharing, and the small perks his guys value more than a raise (58:17) The machining edge and vertical integration that let him ship parts 80 percent as printed Resources Mentioned MakingChips Giveaway IMTS Kennametal America Makes Renishaw DN Solutions Connect with Chris Beck Innovative 3D Manufacturing Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Email Chris directly at chris.beck@innovative3dm.com
On this week's episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David ask a simple question with a surprisingly complicated answer: Can luxury electronic watches really make a comeback? Using the new Accutron Spaceview 314 as the jumping off point, they debate whether tuning fork technology, premium battery powered movements, and electronic innovation deserve a place alongside today's mechanical heavyweights. The team also takes a closer look at the innovative Barrelhand Monolith, discussing its space-inspired design, advanced materials, and whether it offers a glimpse into the future of watchmaking.Of course, it wouldn't be aBlogtoWatch Weekly without a few entertaining detours. Along the way, the hosts weigh in on the latest watch industry news, poke fun at questionable marketing, and share a few thoughts on embargoes that might sound familiar to longtime listeners. Between the laughs, the debates, and a few bold predictions about the future of watchmaking, this week's episode has a little bit of everything. (The rest just happened.) To check out the ABTW Shop, where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative, aBlogtoWatch Weekly, and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aBlogtoWatch If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!Key Timestamps:[0:01] Intro, Chat Returns & Hagley West[3:44] Embargoes, NDAs & The Color Blue[5:22] Accutron Spaceview 314 & The $6K Tuning Fork[15:12] The Return of Luxury Electronic Watches[19:48] Could Rolex Bring Back Quartz?[21:07] Barrelhand Monolith & Watches for Space[30:56] Picker Wheel of Death: Moser, Alpina & Montblanc[38:11] Seiko Marinemaster Review[44:40] Glashütte Original CQ Northern Tide[49:07] Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph[53:05] Prototype vs Production Watches[55:40] WhatsApp Group, Wrist Shots & Closing Banter
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In this episode, A.I. is physically and economically colonizing American communities. AI data centers are draining local water supplies, spiking utility bills, and encroaching on residential areas with relentless noise pollution, all while local officials are silenced by NDAs. Also, a bombshell revelation from an FBI whistleblower who confirms that analysts were explicitly instructed to redact Donald Trump's name from the Epstein files, providing long-sought proof of a high-level cover-up. All that and more! My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!
Andy joins Pavel for a deep dive into an increasingly divided UFO disclosure movement. They examine the new UAP NDA waiver, Matthew Brown and Dylan Borland's warnings about AARO, ODNI and PURSUE, and whether whistleblowers are genuinely protected or being directed back into the same system they distrust.They also unpack Lue Elizondo's response to UAP Gerb, Ross Coulthart's role in the growing controversy, the competing camps forming around disclosure and the mounting pressure on David Grusch to deliver on his 60-to-90-day timeline. Is this necessary scrutiny, deliberate division or a movement beginning to turn on itself?
CONNECT WITH US:Subscribe to "Crime, Cocktails & BS" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-cocktails-and-bs/id1701446070Follow "Crime, Cocktails & BS" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7J1xqa5NtlNeZ4bMCZ5r4T?si=3227d3df43fa4512Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimecocktailsandbs/?hl=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@crimecocktailsandbsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@crimecocktailsandbsCrime Cocktails and BS tackles a heavy one this week: the BBC documentary Hollywood's Dark Secret, in which ten women share allegations against Jared Leto for the first time. Alex and Kajsa unpack the alleged NDAs, a stalled LAPD investigation, and the untouchable aura of celebrity. Then they shift gears to Real Housewives of Orange County. Is this new season living up to the hype? They talk Carmella joining the cast, Vicki's comeback, whether that Dior clutch was really gift-worthy, and fresh allegations about Shannon's behavior. All served with their custom cocktail, the Thirty Seconds Straight to Jail.
On Louisiana Considered, we've been discussing the non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, that have become commonplace in Gov. Jeff Landry's administration. The Gulf States Newsroom reported earlier this year that at least 50 elected officials signed NDAs with Louisiana Economic Development related to large-scale industrial projects.Yesterday on the show, we heard how some of these NDAs extend to the governor's office, and include the governor himself. Today, Gulf States Newsroom reporter Drew Hawkins joins us to break down his reporting and what these NDAs reveal about the current administration.A new study out of the Collaborative Data Analysis and Dillard University reveals that children living in areas with higher industrial pollution exposure have higher rates of learning disabilities. This comes after years of concerns for children who are raised near petrochemical facilities, specifically in the state's industrial corridor known as Cancer Alley. Alison Cohen, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco, and Juliet Nussbaum, project epidemiologist from Dillard University, join us for more.__Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Sara Henegan. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber, and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
Nondisclosure agreements, or NDAs, have become a common tool in Louisiana under Gov. Jeff Landry's administration.Earlier this year, the Gulf States Newsroom reported that at least 50 elected officials signed NDAs with the state agency Louisiana Economic Development as well as individual development companies. These NDAs are related to industrial projects throughout the state, including data centers and the Hyundai steel mill in Ascension Parish. Today, we dive into a new investigation from the Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins, who found the practice of signing NDAs also extends into the governor's own office. Large-scale sediment diversions used to be considered priorities in Louisiana's coastal restoration initiatives. But after years of debate, political opposition, and the cancellation of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, the state's restoration priorities are changing.A new documentary from Louisiana Public Broadcasting titled “Building Barriers” explores those changes. Host of the new film and Louisiana Spotlight producer, Oscar Tickle, as we;; as LPB executive producer Linda Midgett, tell us more.On Tuesday, The Old Governor's Mansion in Baton Rouge will host the special presentation “Louisiana Orphan Trains: America's Forgotten Journey of Hope and Hardship.” It tells the story of a mass relocation movement of orphaned children from eastern American cities to more rural communities in the mid 1800s.With more on this presentation and this chapter in Louisiana history, we spoke with two descendents of orphan train riders: President of the Louisiana Orphan Train Society, Martha Aubert, and board member James Douget.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
Eric Avila quit racing, but he didn't quit the sport altogether.The 2021 USATF Road Mile champion spent eight years with Adidas before walking away in 2024. This included a torn plantar fascia, a contract offer attached to a marathon move he didn't want, and a competitive fire that quietly fizzled out. What surprised him wasn't missing the racing. It was losing the structure that had organized every morning of his adult life.Now he runs a sports group out of Southern California, and he's direct with Dominic about how the money actually works. They talk about why you have to be roughly top ten in your event before anyone pays you, why high school NIL deals are a separate marketing bubble most athletes are built to age out of, and why the scholarship (not the shoe deal) is the realistic prize for nearly every kid. He also guesses at Josh Kerr's world-record bonus and weighs whether the sport will ever shed its contract NDAs.The back half is a coaching clinic.Avila builds training backwards from racing, argues most high schoolers show up with exactly one pitch, and caps his senior boys near 45–50 miles a week while loading the quality inside it. He walks through the traffic-light plan he gives athletes mid-race, what he taught a young Hobbs Kessler about leaning into pain, and why he'd rather an athlete learn to win than learn to time trial.Underneath all of it is one idea borrowed from European soccer: a real academy pipeline, built here, for runners.Tap into the Eric Avila Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W N O T E S -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzBehind the scenes of The Running Effect: https://youtube.com/@dominicschlueter?si=PM9FjPc92eFUFEZLuminaryThreads: luminarythreads.shop$20 off your next Attuned scan: https://attuned.health/discount/TRE20?ref=TRE20Instagram: @avilaericc
Big news this week, as President Trump directed the Department of War and the Intelligence Community to waive all UAP-related NDAs for government employees speaking with AARO or PURSUE, the President's UAP task force. Could this be the start of a wave of disclosure? Does it relate to the previous rumors of amnesty for whistleblowers?You can find show notes and references at our website, VeryExcitingTime.com, or support us at patreon.com/VeryExcitingTime.00:00:00 Introduction00:05:15 AARO's Annual Report00:16:45 Trump Waives UAP NDAs00:25:45 Matthew Brown Article00:46:07 The UAP NDA Memo
The federal government is proposing a rule allowing its agencies to require that their workers sign non-disclosure agreements. That rule has yet to be finalized. But another rule, which is final, says workers could be fired for refusing to sign an NDA or violating one after signing it. This is raising alarms for advocates. We dig in. But first: what the performance of some of the country's biggest companies tells us about the rest of the economy.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report 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.Stories in this episode:Trump wants to require NDAs for federal workers, worrying advocates
The federal government is proposing a rule allowing its agencies to require that their workers sign non-disclosure agreements. That rule has yet to be finalized. But another rule, which is final, says workers could be fired for refusing to sign an NDA or violating one after signing it. This is raising alarms for advocates. We dig in. But first: what the performance of some of the country's biggest companies tells us about the rest of the economy.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report 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.Stories in this episode:Trump wants to require NDAs for federal workers, worrying advocates
* More Americans have been getting news from social media like YouTube and Instagram, and more on the left and the right want news that's to the left or to the right. We'll talk with Jesse Holcomb, a journalism professor at Calvin University, about what the impacts could be. * More and more state officials and politicians have signed NDAs amid economic development talks…but some are backing out now. Is it a good practice to land business, or does it just make government less accountable and transparent?
More and more state officials and politicians have signed NDAs amid economic development talks…but some are backing out now. Is it a good practice to land business, or does it just make government less accountable and transparent? Steven Procopio, President of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR), joins us.
AI data centers are coming — and they could transform your job, your electric bill, your community, and your ability to build wealth. Behind this explosive race to control AI are secret NDAs, massive power demands, CIA-backed investments, and deals worth billions. But what aren't Americans being told about AI? Politicians like AOC and Bernie Sanders warn these massive AI data centers could pollute communities, overwhelm power grids, and send utility bills soaring. President Trump, Elon Musk, and others say AI data centers could create thousands of jobs, generate unprecedented local wealth, and even eliminate property taxes entirely. So which is it — and how can you tell whether the AI data center coming to your town will make your community richer or leave residents paying the price? Then there's China. Is Beijing fueling America's darkest fears about AI to convince us to surrender the most consequential technology race in modern history? Or are legitimate health, environmental, and financial risks being buried beneath the promise of unlimited AI prosperity? Trevor Neilson, president of Prometheus Hyperscale, builds AI data centers across America. He separates the legitimate risks from the political fearmongering and explains what every community should demand before one of these massive AI projects breaks ground in its backyard. He also reveals what the AI revolution will mean for American jobs, national security, personal wealth, and the next decade of human life. AI will create extraordinary wealth, destroy entire categories of work, and generate opportunities that do not exist today. The winners will learn how to harness AI, multiply their value, and move before everyone else understands what is happening. The losers will ignore AI until it replaces them. Here's how to get ahead instead of left behind. To Support The Show Please Consider LIKING, SUBSCRIBING, and dropping a COMMENT to join the conversation! CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – AI Data Centers Are Causing Health Risks 06:00 – AI Data Center Pollution Problem 09:30 – Secret Corporate NDAs Hiding AI Data Centers 12:00 – Will AI Data Centers Eliminate Your Property Taxes? 15:00 – Community Benefit Agreements Explained 19:28 – AI Is Replacing Google Search 24:00 – AI Job Creation or Job Destruction? 29:00 – China's Cyber AI War 34:15 – CIA-Backed AI Data Centers 38:50 – Chinese Propaganda in the AI Race 46:00 – How to Build Wealth With AI 51:27 – Is AI Being Democratized? 55:00 – The Dangers of Unregulated AI 59:38 – How to Beat the AI Curve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Legal team, we're closing out our Love Is Blind series with a few more cast members who filed lawsuits against Netflix production. On the docket this week we're discussing Renee Poche and Stephen Richardson's alleged experiences being a part of Love Is Blind, and what they are claiming is unlawful about the way they were treated pre and post production. We also explain why it may seem like we counter the arguments made by cast members, and where our frustrations truly lie when it comes to these reality TV lawsuits. And PSA - don't forget to read your contracts thoroughly before signing!What's on the docket?Our social media presence and Angela's new logical fallacies series on Reels and TikTokMark Geragos and Bryan Freedman role is reality TV lawsuitsFrustrations with PR lawsuits and PSA for our listeners on why we counter arguments made by these cast membersRenee Poche's complaint against Netflix productionDelirium TV's threats to take legal action against Renee PocheCalifornia's Unfair Competition lawCompilation of the facts between Renee's complaint, the temporary restraining order, and the preliminary injunction motionLegal advice for NDAs and allowing third parties to speak on behalfProhibitions of LIB cast in their contractsRenee's alleged violations that Netflix sued her forExplanation of evidence of noticeRenee's causes of actionCalifornia labor codes and civil codes in Renee's argumentsImportance of reading contracts before signingMost recent update on the arbitration in this caseStephen Richardson labor and wages lawsuit against NetflixABC test in California to determine employee vs. independent contractorMarissa George's disagreement with Stephen's allegationsResult of Stephen Richardson's caseAccess additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors!Perelel: New customers can use code DOCKET and get 20% off your first order at perelelhealth.com/docket.Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.Shopify: Start your free trial at shopify.com/docket.Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off and free shipping on your first purchase.Quince: Go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer tore into Leon Black for what he described as a bad-faith effort to obstruct Congress's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. After Black refused to answer questions during his voluntary interview about nondisclosure agreements involving women, Comer subpoenaed him to return for a sworn deposition and ordered him to produce the agreements. Black subsequently turned over only one NDA, involving former model Guzel Ganieva, prompting Comer to accuse him of withholding material the committee had specifically demanded. Comer warned that Black's refusal to provide complete answers and documents could lead to contempt proceedings and a criminal referral, making clear that the billionaire would not be permitted to dictate which parts of his Epstein relationship Congress was allowed to examine.Comer emphasized that the NDAs were not a side issue because investigators wanted to know whether Epstein helped negotiate the agreements, participated in payments to women or possessed information that could explain the extraordinary financial relationship between the two men. Black paid Epstein approximately $158 million for tax and estate-planning services and later paid $62.5 million to resolve potential claims brought by the U.S. Virgin Islands. Black's attorney insisted he had complied and claimed the Ganieva agreement was the only relevant NDA Epstein knew about, but Comer plainly was not buying that explanation. His response amounted to a direct accusation that Black had stonewalled the committee, provided an incomplete production and continued hiding behind lawyers and confidentiality agreements rather than giving Congress and Epstein's survivors the transparency they had been promised.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Comer blasts Epstein associate stonewalling on demands: ‘This is unacceptable' - Raw StoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Andy is joined by Pavel from the Psychoactivo Podcast to take stock of a UFO topic caught between apparent political progress, persistent secrecy and growing frustration.Three years after David Grusch's historic congressional testimony about recovered craft and non-human biologics, has disclosure meaningfully moved forward, or are we still treading water?They examine Eric Burlison's latest comments on whistleblowers and the UAP Disclosure Act, what the announcement about waiving UAP-related NDAs actually changes, and why permission to speak is not the same as genuine legal protection.Also discussed: former CIA officer James Erdman III's warning about disinformation, counterintelligence and grift within the UFO subject; Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp's role in the current disclosure effort; the frustration surrounding promised evidence and unreleased material; and reported comments from Lue Elizondo involving Knapp.Plus, listener questions on managed transparency, Donald Trump's interest in disclosure, the Nazca mummies, media sensationalism and whether the UFO community's biggest problem is now secrecy, personalities or the continued lack of undeniable evidence.https://www.youtube.com/@psicoactivopodcast
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer tore into Leon Black for what he described as a bad-faith effort to obstruct Congress's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. After Black refused to answer questions during his voluntary interview about nondisclosure agreements involving women, Comer subpoenaed him to return for a sworn deposition and ordered him to produce the agreements. Black subsequently turned over only one NDA, involving former model Guzel Ganieva, prompting Comer to accuse him of withholding material the committee had specifically demanded. Comer warned that Black's refusal to provide complete answers and documents could lead to contempt proceedings and a criminal referral, making clear that the billionaire would not be permitted to dictate which parts of his Epstein relationship Congress was allowed to examine.Comer emphasized that the NDAs were not a side issue because investigators wanted to know whether Epstein helped negotiate the agreements, participated in payments to women or possessed information that could explain the extraordinary financial relationship between the two men. Black paid Epstein approximately $158 million for tax and estate-planning services and later paid $62.5 million to resolve potential claims brought by the U.S. Virgin Islands. Black's attorney insisted he had complied and claimed the Ganieva agreement was the only relevant NDA Epstein knew about, but Comer plainly was not buying that explanation. His response amounted to a direct accusation that Black had stonewalled the committee, provided an incomplete production and continued hiding behind lawyers and confidentiality agreements rather than giving Congress and Epstein's survivors the transparency they had been promised.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Comer blasts Epstein associate stonewalling on demands: ‘This is unacceptable' - Raw Story
The president directed federal agencies to waive non-disclosure agreements for anyone with UAP information. The next day, Burleson's disclosure bill passed the House as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, complete with subpoena power, after being declared dead a month earlier. Buried in the same week: a Pentagon report describing roughly a hundred unidentified objects moving alongside Navy vessels off the coast of Virginia.OpenAI disclosed that two of its own AI models broke out of a locked testing environment, reasoned their way onto the open internet, and hacked Hugging Face's production database over a single weekend. Nobody at OpenAI knew it was happening. Hugging Face detected the breach first.Three things that would have been the only story in any other week, all in the same seven days.Patreon: https://patreon.com/InfiniteRabbitHoleJeremy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/U-F-Elmwood-Cosmic-Puzzle/dp/B0GX1GBMZNYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfiniteRabbitHolePodcastWebsite: https://InfiniteRabbitHole.com
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer tore into Leon Black for what he described as a bad-faith effort to obstruct Congress's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. After Black refused to answer questions during his voluntary interview about nondisclosure agreements involving women, Comer subpoenaed him to return for a sworn deposition and ordered him to produce the agreements. Black subsequently turned over only one NDA, involving former model Guzel Ganieva, prompting Comer to accuse him of withholding material the committee had specifically demanded. Comer warned that Black's refusal to provide complete answers and documents could lead to contempt proceedings and a criminal referral, making clear that the billionaire would not be permitted to dictate which parts of his Epstein relationship Congress was allowed to examine.Comer emphasized that the NDAs were not a side issue because investigators wanted to know whether Epstein helped negotiate the agreements, participated in payments to women or possessed information that could explain the extraordinary financial relationship between the two men. Black paid Epstein approximately $158 million for tax and estate-planning services and later paid $62.5 million to resolve potential claims brought by the U.S. Virgin Islands. Black's attorney insisted he had complied and claimed the Ganieva agreement was the only relevant NDA Epstein knew about, but Comer plainly was not buying that explanation. His response amounted to a direct accusation that Black had stonewalled the committee, provided an incomplete production and continued hiding behind lawyers and confidentiality agreements rather than giving Congress and Epstein's survivors the transparency they had been promised.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Comer blasts Epstein associate stonewalling on demands: ‘This is unacceptable' - Raw StoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
This week on Uncovering Anomalies, Adam and Topher break down one of the biggest disclosure developments in years.The House has approved Representative Eric Burlison's amendment establishing a framework for UAP records disclosure—but is it everything it appears to be? We examine why many researchers are celebrating the legislation while others warn that provisions within the broader NDAA could significantly limit meaningful transparency.We also discuss reports that the White House is prepared to waive non-disclosure agreements for UAP whistleblowers, a move that could dramatically change the landscape if implemented.Beyond Washington, we dive into the latest discussions surrounding Dr. Eric Davis, alleged legacy crash retrieval programs, historical UFO incidents, black triangle encounters, recently resurfaced archival footage, and other developments from across the disclosure community.Whether you're following congressional action, whistleblower testimony, or historical UFO cases, there's plenty to unpack in this week's episode.Topics Covered:UAP Disclosure Act (UAPDA) passes the HouseWhy critics say the NDAA still contains major problemsWhite House discussions about waiving NDAsEric Burlison's latest commentsIs the deep state still blocking disclosure?Will Eric Davis finally testify publicly?Claims regarding recovered craft and non-human intelligencesHistoric UFO evidence revisitedBlack triangle encountersAztec, New Mexico discussionTrump comments on rare earth magnetsJason Sands / McCasland investigationFull show notes here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LwMkbTwfABqZ3WRaxrJwhiGllfQ4nau6cg_6gREVczQ/edit?usp=sharingSponsored by Subliminize. Reprogram your subconscious mind through guided affirmations, visualization, and intentional repetition.https://subliminize.app/Introducing Pathventure - Create. Share. Explore. Bring narratives and adventures to your favorite spots: https://pathventure.app/Support breakthrough energy and UFO whistleblowers with Breakaway Genesis: https://pump.fun/coin/3DXauaoo8f6hxMMi15XNntjocHaWHyiZA7esD6g3pump
Catch up on the latest Exopolitics Today reports with Dr. Michael Salla, covering recent alien encounters and historical anomalies. Get the full briefing on global updates concerning secret space programs and ancient civilizations like Atlantis. This session provides a concise summary of the week's most significant developments in the field. We analyze how current evidence aligns with historical accounts, offering context for those tracking these complex subjects. Whether you are following the latest research on secret space programs or curious about the ongoing investigation into Atlantis history, this review synthesizes the essential points. We also preview the upcoming Green Mountain Mystery webinar, set for August 8, 2026, which promises to expand on these themes. Dr. Michael Salla breaks down the implications of these findings so you can stay informed on the latest Exopolitics Today updates. Understanding these narratives requires careful attention to the data being presented. We cover the core arguments regarding alien encounters and provide a clear overview of where the research stands as of this week. Subscribe for weekly Exopolitics Today updates, and comment below if you plan to attend the Green Mountain Mystery webinar.Topics: Whistleblowers can now testify in official UFO investigations without violating their NDAs and risking retaliation. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2079891711963320690JP (describes leaving on a triangle-shaped antigravity craft from Eglin AFB and traveling to Puerto Rico where a Nordic ET was picked up and escorted back to Eglin. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2079913856197972320 Document released in the 4th tranche of UFO files by the Dept of War referred to German space stations in 1949. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2079970732474274243 More sources reveal President Trump has a UFO disclosure speech written and ready to be delivered, https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2080076120511176891 House of Representatives include a UAP Disclosure Amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2080220366476136783Helena Blavatsky's information on the history of Atlantis and Lemuria. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2080595033799999729 JP claims underground Nordic extraterrestrial spaceport extends under Eglin AFB. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2080613435033657737Pleiadians say there is a still point in each of us that is surrounded by noise/activity which is a fractal of larger universal forces such as hurricanes and galactic cores. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2080628255376183322Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/
Cristina Gomez reviews the latest UFO / UAP news and covers President Trump's new order waiving whistleblower NDAs and AARO's long-overdue 2025 UAP report, including a 100-object Navy swarm off Virginia, the missing GREMLIN sensor results, and a sharp rise in drones over nuclear sites.To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link - https://youtu.be/bqPAPUzSXBgVisit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co00:00 - The UFO Swarm No One Saw00:34 - Trump's UFO Order Drops02:08 - The UFO Immunity Fight03:09 - The UFO Rule 07:35 - Inside The UFO Report09:33 - The UFO Sensor Silence Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.
Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
The episode the boys cover NDAs, "exposure" gigs, custom edits, and the use of new gear for events.
The Trump administration has lifted UAP NDA's clearing the way for ex employees and others who want to speak up about what they know about the UFO phenomenon. Is this the ultimate step towards disclosure? Kristian Harloff give shis thoughts. #uap #ufo #ufos #uaps #alien #aliens #news NOCD: Visit http://www.NOCD.com to book a free 15-minute call.
President Donald Trump has reportedly directed government agencies to waive non-disclosure agreements for former officials and contractors who want to share relevant UAP information through authorised federal channels.In this breaking news episode, Andy examines what the decision actually means, why witnesses must still approach AARO or the PURSUE task force, and why this is not yet a blanket declassification of UFO information.Could figures such as Lue Elizondo, Eric Davis, James Lacatski or the witnesses interviewed by David Grusch now reveal more? Is this the major development Grusch suggested could happen within 60 to 90 days? And will this finally lead to stronger files, firsthand testimony and evidence reaching the public?The episode also covers the reaction from Eric Burlison, Anna Paulina Luna, Tim Burchett and Avi Loeb, along with the remaining concerns around retaliation, whistleblower protection and trust in the official process.For years, the public has been told that people with firsthand knowledge could not speak because of NDAs. One of those barriers may now have been removed.So, who walks through the door first?
War Room Dem. Gov. Forced to Admit Trump Was Right After “Software Glitch” Registers 6,600 Non-Citizens to Vote & Minn. Dem AG Reveals Party's Scheme to Steal Midterms, PLUS, Trump Directs Agencies to Waive NDAs for Fmr. Employees Involved in UFO Investigations
Ten years after filing the lawsuit that brought down Roger Ailes and ignited a national conversation about workplace sexual harassment, Gretchen Carlson joins The Electorette to reflect on what has—and hasn't—changed. In this conversation, Gretchen discusses the lasting personal cost of speaking out, why she says she still doesn't fully own her voice, the creation of Lift Our Voices, the fight to end forced arbitration and NDAs in cases of workplace harassment, and what still needs to happen to protect workers. A decade after one of the most consequential moments in media history, this is a candid conversation about power, accountability, and what justice really looks like after the headlines fade. Guest: Gretchen Carlson Journalist & Founder, Lift Our Voices #spotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
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Jessica Denson is the founder of the Removal Coalition, a grassroots movement empowering activists to be explicit about demanding impeachment and removal of the illegal Trump administration. As one of the earliest Trump whistleblowers, her years of legal activism led to the invalidation of all 2016 Trump campaign NDAs. Over the past year and a half…
Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Leon Black used his appearance before the House Oversight Committee to defend his long-running relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and explain the extraordinary $158 million he paid him between 2013 and 2017. Black maintained that the money purchased legitimate tax, estate-planning and family-office services that allegedly saved him between $1 billion and $2 billion. He said Epstein deceived him about the deductibility of his fees, exaggerated his influence and repeatedly demanded more money, eventually causing Black to end their relationship in 2018. Black denied knowing about Epstein's trafficking operation, abusing any woman, having sex with anyone underage, paying Epstein for access to women or being blackmailed by him. At the same time, he acknowledged spending considerable time around Epstein, meeting prominent figures through him and contributing a birthday poem describing Epstein's interest in attractive women around the world. Although Black later insisted Epstein was not a “dear friend,” the birthday message itself called him exactly that and was signed “love and kisses.”The questioning became confrontational when committee investigators turned to Black's relationships with women and nondisclosure agreements. Black acknowledged a six-year extramarital affair and confirmed a settlement that included monthly payments, loan forgiveness and money connected to a British visa, while saying he regarded the woman's demands as blackmail and had discussed the situation with Epstein. He and his attorneys then refused to disclose how many NDAs he had signed, their terms or who else in his social circle had such agreements, arguing that confidentiality provisions prevented him from answering during a voluntary interview. Committee officials rejected that position and served Black with subpoenas for relevant documents and a later deposition. His lawyers denounced the move as a political stunt and abruptly ended the interview before lawmakers could fully question him about the $158 million in payments or the broader allegations surrounding his association with Epstein.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Volume 96 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Mira sleeps through her alarm by 2 hours...Mira wants Brad to be a drag queen...Mira gets botox....Brad gets the shingles vaccine...insane evangelicals on airplanes...the explosive diarrhea outbreak of 2026...Lindsey Graham dies...no more NDAs...Mitch McConnell relaxes in blue jeans in the ICU...Hunter Biden's invincible podcast era...almost comes to blows with Nick Fuentes...Mira confesses that she would join Hunter Biden Premium OnlyFans...Clavicular in Israel...another looksmaxxer bites the dust...farewell to the great Kiwi übermensch Sam Neill...& more... *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Get How to Write a Novel, the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to Brad's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Instagram TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines, and Ben opens up about baby #2!Peter Weber has more to say about what happened behind the scenes on his season, and his mom Barb has put out a call to let the truth come out! Kaitlyn Bristowe has hinted that she could be heading toward a “3rd possible engagement”, while her ex Jason Tartick got down on one knee and popped the question!And we discuss the heartbreaking and shocking news of Joe Amabile’s latest health update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERETired of the billable hour, overlearning, and feeling like your tech stack still owns you? In this episode, Tyson Mutrux sits down with subscription‑based attorney and Practi co‑founder Mathew Kerbis to break down exactly how AI tools like Perplexity, WhisperFlow, Paxton, Gemini, and agentic workflows are reshaping how modern law firms are built and run. You'll hear how Mathew went from insurance defense litigator to “AI‑native” transactional lawyer, why he believes the billable hour is bad for both clients and lawyers, and how subscription models and recurring revenue can unlock more freedom, better margins, and a saner life.They dig into real‑world examples: using AI dictation and desktop agents to draft and format complex contracts, running redlines across multiple tools, replacing parts of traditional case management, and orchestrating systems so that actual legal work keeps happening while Mathew is teaching a CLE or recording a podcast. Tyson and Mathew also wrestle with big‑picture trends, MSOs and private equity in law, BigLaw's addiction to the billable hour, and how bar regulators and ethics rules might respond to the AI wave. If you're a law firm owner wondering how to actually use AI to save time, make more money, and serve clients better (instead of just “playing” with tools), this one is packed with practical insights.What You'll LearnWhy the billable hour breaks incentives and how subscription/flat fees create better results for lawyers and clientsHow Mathew's AI stack (Perplexity, WhisperFlow, Paxton, Gemini, Google Workspace) powers his daily legal workWhat agentic workflows look like in practice for reviewing, redlining, and improving complex contractsHow WhisperFlow lets him talk instead of type across apps and replace traditional dictationWhy he runs his practice on Google Docs, NotebookLM, and AI search instead of case management softwareHow standardized templates plus AI speed up NDAs, MSAs, and other routine documentsThe core business model behind Practi and how it helps firms launch subscription legal servicesWhy solos and small firms may be better positioned than BigLaw in an AI‑driven legal marketHighlights00:00 – Challenging the status quo and taking aim at the billable hour06:10 – Lawyers as “professional students” and the trap of endless overlearning09:01 – Why many women and lawyers of color leave BigLaw to start their own firms12:10 – Perplexity, WhisperFlow, and Paxton as Mathew's core AI tools15:01 – Using WhisperFlow for OS‑level dictation, prompts, and text expansion27:43 – Orchestrating AI tools to clean up, analyze, and redline contracts at scale31:00 – Running a subscription practice on Google Workspace and NotebookLM45:15 – MSOs, private equity, and why Practi is being built as an alternative path49:08 – How subscriptions and recurring revenue unlock growth beyond hourly billing56:59 – Letting AI run recurring tasks so work continues while you're offlineAccess Agentic Browser Redlines Demo HereConnect with Mathew KebrisLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/
Celebrities and ultrawealthy people are spending millions on advanced military-style tactics to keep their weddings private, including security, fake-out venues, airtight NDAs and secret tunnels. WSJ's Chavie Lieber takes us inside the growing wedding security industrial complex as rumors circulate around the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at historic Madison Square Garden. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - The Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle - Taylor Swift's Push to Change Music Ownership Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ruby Wrenn, co-host of Bad TV podcast, joins Kate to break down Million Dollar Nannies on Hulu. Million Dollar Nannies (Hulu / Freeform) follows a group of eight young, elite nannies, including an ex-Kardashian-Jenner family nanny, a New York City "manny" with a social media following, and a professional dancer. They head to Ibiza to launch a luxury childcare agency catering to the world's wealthiest families. They're promised VIP clients, life-changing money, and a shot at building something bigger than any of them could do alone. But the competition for placements is cutthroat, the client expectations are absurd (text updates every twenty minutes, round-the-clock availability, strict NDAs), and personal drama and a scandal from the past threaten to blow the whole thing up before summer ends. Now streaming on Hulu. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Summer Reading List: https://katecasey.substack.com/p/books-i-cant-stop-talking-about-this Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary?srsltid=AfmBOor1AVadYxDg9mPddfhreQOMcCE-M3FQtvB2IDV4jg5s9TFwJTo9See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.