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P.M. Edition for June 3. Many New Yorkers looking to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals are finding themselves priced out of Madison Square Garden. We speak to Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond about what's got prices so high, as well as a few Knicks fans who found it more cost-effective to travel to San Antonio to see their team play the Spurs. Plus, Meta launches artificial intelligence agents for businesses. WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky discusses Meta's enterprise ambitions. And, federal regulators are investigating whether former Congressman George Santos traded illegally on prediction markets. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the final episode before the crew initiates Summertime Busy, they welcome media extraordinaire and lifelong Knicks fan Jeff Johnson to the show! (01:48) They break the ice with the JeffJSays segment (04:10), asking him his go-to deli order, an interview that had him star struck (09:56), his top five New Yorkers (18:40), all-time Knicks starting lineup (24:04), and more. In Let's Talk About It, they run through major NFL offseason moves involving Myles Garrett, AJ Brown, Odell Beckham Jr., and Caleb Williams appearing on the leaked Madden ‘27 cover (25:32). They also discuss the Thunder-Spurs series (32:13), and preview the NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks (37:22). In music talk, they discuss Roots Picnic, Jay-Z's headline-grabbing freestyle, and the prospects of a battle between Hov and Drake (54:56). In the Lunch Break, they share their most memorable experience attending a live sports event and what made it so special (01:09:44). Finally, in the Board Meeting, Jeff J opens about how marriage and fatherhood changed his work ethic and overall life (1:16:36), advice for content creators in this era, new areas of creation he'd like to explore , and much more. Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Jeff Johnson https://www.instagram.com/jeffjsays/ https://x.com/JeffJSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor, takes questions from listeners and talks about the big news in the city, and other issues important to New Yorkers, including trans healthcare, pedestrian safety and childcare. Graphic by WNYC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The far-left politics of NYC's new(ish) mayor have drawn national attention, and raised questions about the future of Democratic politics. On Today's Show: New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani takes questions from listeners and talks about this week's news in the city, and other issues important to New Yorkers, including childcare, trans healthcare and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We kick off by breaking down the viral internet show Subway Takes, pulling back the curtain on host Kareem Rahma, and explaining how the entire production routine actually operates behind the scenes.The guys also dive into some vaulted media history, discussing a legendary, unreleased Kamala Harris episode, before turning their attention to the upcoming Democratic primaries, the absolute absurdity of a potential Stephen A. Smith presidential run, and the covert underground transit systems built exclusively for heads of state.In tech and finance news, we break down Minnesota officially banning prediction markets, the hidden mechanics of modern insider trading, and how the online sports betting boom completely ruined old-school gambling. Plus: A history of the early Comic-Con cosplay days, why Disney is completely cooked, and Stanley's ultimate rock-bottom popcorn trauma.Rise up in the comments: Would you vote for Stephen A. Smith? Drop your thoughts below and subscribe for more NYC comedy!Air Date 5/28/26DON'T FORGET TO WATCH FAGA'S NEW SPECIAL "BURN AFTER SAYING" ON THE HSR YOUTUBE PAGE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxIHJU2LotUSupport Our Sponsors!Body Brain Coffee: https://bodybraincoffee.com/ - Grab A Bag of Body Brain Coffee with Promo Code HSR20 to get 20% off!3rd Mic Harrington: https://3rdmicharrington.com/High Society Radio is 2 native New Yorkers who started from the bottom and didn't raise up much. That's not the point, if you enjoy a sideways view on technology, current events, or just an in depth analysis of action movies from 2006 this is the show for you.Chris Stanley is the on air producer for Bennington on Sirius XM.Chris Faga is a lifelong street urchin, a former head chef, county comitteman and supposed comedian. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisFromBklynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfrombklynEngineer: DomExecutive Producer: JorgeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is just what supporting Israel looks like: standing shoulder to shoulder with genocidal extremists and making common cause with them. That's what Israel is. Reading by Tim Foley.
For decades, queer New Yorkers lived inside a hidden city. Beneath the neon lights of Greenwich Village and behind the blacked-out windows of Mafia-run bars, communities formed under constant surveillance. Police raids, undercover officers, secret government files, public humiliation, and the fear of exposure shaped everyday life during one of the largest campaigns against queer Americans in U.S. history. This week, we explore the Lavender Scare in New York City, the hidden geography of queer survival, the bars and streets that became battlegrounds, and the people who refused to disappear quietly.Be sure to Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible!Support the show by becoming a sponsor on our Patreon: www.Patreon.com/NYMysteryMachineNYMM Merch! www.NYMysteryMachine.comHave a strange and/or paranormal story? Share it here!Don't forget to follow us on all the socials:Instagram:@NYMysteryMachine | TikTok:@NYMysteryMachine Bluesky:@nymysterymachine.bsky.social | X:@NYMysteries | Facebook:@NYMysteryMachine--THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:PRINTFUL: Design your own merch, apparel, and accessories by heading to www.printful.com/a/nymysterymachineAUDIBLE: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial by heading to www.AudibleTrial.com/NYMysteryMachineRIVERSIDE.FM: Looking to record podcast, but need software? Head to https://riverside.fm/?via=nymysterymachine
What does it take to modernize the systems that keep water flowing, wastewater moving, and nine million New Yorkers served every day?In this episode, we sit down with Robert "Max" Maxfield, Chief Systems Architect at AITHERAS and the architect behind New York City's SCADA modernization efforts for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. Max takes us inside the world of critical infrastructure, where downtime isn't an inconvenience, it's a public risk. From managing decades-old industrial systems and balancing modernization against reliability, to defending essential services against cyber threats, Max shares what it really takes to operate technology that most people never think about until it fails.We also explore the realities of AI in critical infrastructure, the cybersecurity challenges facing utilities, the surprising longevity of legacy systems, and how Max's passion for motorcycles, racing, and building machines shapes his approach to engineering. It's a conversation about technology, risk, resilience, and why sometimes the most important systems are the ones nobody notices.Robert “Max” Maxfield is the Chief Systems Architect at AITHERAS, leading the SCADA Modernization Program for NYC's Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. In this role, Max designs and deploys the systems that keep critical water infrastructure operating for nine million New Yorkers. With 20+ years in industrial controls, 27 platform certifications, and prior architect roles on national operations centers and the Doyon Utilities Alaska modernization, Max specializes in the messy intersection of legacy industrial systems, modern SCADA, cybersecurity, and, increasingly, AI. He's been published in Forbes on industrial technology, runs his own GPU lab for local model fine-tuning, and spends his off-hours on custom motorcycles, off-road racing, and drag racing. Equal parts engineer, builder, and pragmatist, Max brings a field-tested perspective on what actually works when the stakes are critical infrastructure.
CBS has reported that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” lost $40 million over the past year. Mark covers the controversy surrounding Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, who has a skull-and-crossbones tattoo that some say resembles Nazi SS symbolism, sparking debate about his fitness for office. Mark also previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring several matches to the Tri-State Area, generating excitement for foreigners, but what about New Yorkers? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo. Steve shares his thoughts on the viral DOT Cake trend on social media and discusses whether people could make their own versions. The conversation also touches on the rumored arrival of a new McLaren dealership on Madison Avenue, noting that luxury automakers continue to expand in Manhattan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark discusses recent court rulings from judges who have ordered President Trump's name to be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He also notes that Senator JD Vance, usually active on Twitter, has posted far less recently, possibly after a conversation with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles about his online presence. Mark highlights Donald Trump's latest physical health report, which his physician described as “excellent” and showing he is in good health. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Mark and Michael analyze how the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel became a major national talking point and exposed what they describe as antisemitic views from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Proposals from Mamdani and some Democrats to rename the Ed Koch Bridge in New York, citing Koch's handling of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Michael Goodwin suggests there are plenty of issues for GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman to address in challenging Governor Kathy Hochul's policies during the gubernatorial race in New York. CBS has reported that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” lost $40 million over the past year. Mark covers the controversy surrounding Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, who has a skull-and-crossbones tattoo that some say resembles Nazi SS symbolism, sparking debate about his fitness for office. Mark also previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring several matches to the Tri-State Area, generating excitement for foreigners, but what about New Yorkers? Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo. Steve shares his thoughts on the viral DOT Cake trend on social media and discusses whether people could make their own versions. The conversation also touches on the rumored arrival of a new McLaren dealership on Madison Avenue, noting that luxury automakers continue to expand in Manhattan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CBS has reported that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” lost $40 million over the past year. Mark covers the controversy surrounding Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, who has a skull-and-crossbones tattoo that some say resembles Nazi SS symbolism, sparking debate about his fitness for office. Mark also previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring several matches to the Tri-State Area, generating excitement for foreigners, but what about New Yorkers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back in 2014, a woman called Stephanie contacted me at The Rialto Report. She described herself as ‘a designer of erotic costumes' and shared some memories of the old days when she said she'd made garments for many people in the early adult film business. Vanessa del Rio, Gloria Leonard, Bambi Woods, and others, she said. I must admit I didn't follow up very quickly – after all, I reasoned, isn't the point of erotic films just to take your clothes off? A dumb reaction, I know, but a little while later, I did pick up the phone and called her, and the conversation we had was as surprising as it was entertaining. Yes, she had made extravagant costumes for porn stars and sex films, and strippers, sex-club members, cross-dressers, hookers, and drag queens – but that was just the tip of the iceberg. She told me how she'd emerged from a difficult childhood to become a successful, Black burlesque dancer in the seedy Times Square bars and theaters of 1960s and 1970s New York. In fact, she'd used the stage name, Tanqueray. She'd been part of numerous illicit schemes to sell stolen goods. She'd had a regular column called ‘Tattle Tales' in the men's magazine, High Society that detailed her outrageous sexploits. It was a fascinating life story populated by mobsters, pimps, thieves, and dancers, and even Donald Trump's coke dealer (allegedly) made an appearance. “It was a time when 10,000 men in New York City knew my name,” she said. When I spoke to her she was in her 70s, long retired, and suffering from ill-health, money issues, and the feeling that she'd been long forgotten. I liked her: she was always smart, often filthy, invariably rude, and usually hilarious. She called me ‘White Boy' and told me I needed to be fashionable. And after many years of being taken advantage of, she was also suspicious and short-tempered – which she readily admitted. After our first call, we kept in touch, exchanging greetings cards and sometimes meeting up in Madison Square Park. She was lonely she said, but not enough to make any new friends. Very few people were worth the effort. And then in 2019, something unexpected happened. A hugely popular social media account called Humans of New York, which features interviews with everyday New Yorkers, ran into Stephanie in the street in her Chelsea neighborhood and featured her in a post. Brandon Stanton, the creator of Humans of New York, was initially struck by her style but was drawn in by the same crazy stories that she'd told me. “My stripper name was Tanqueray,” Stephanie told Brandon. “Back in the seventies, I was the only Black girl making white girl money and I danced in so many mob clubs that I learned Italian.” That first post went viral, with millions following her life story over the next weeks as it unfolded on Facebook and Instagram posts. And so began the third act in Stephanie's life: suddenly she was an overnight sensation – after over 70 years of waiting. People from all over the world wanted to get in touch with her. In truth, the least surprised person was Stephanie herself. She took her newfound fame in her stride, remaining as unfiltered, coarse, and caustic as she'd always been. Stephanie and I recorded many of our conversations, and this is her story. This podcast is 39 minutes long. Photos courtesy of Humans of New York. ——————————————————————————————————————————————– Stephanie and Carmine * The post Tanqueray – I've Always Been Different, Part 1: Podcast 163 appeared first on The Rialto Report.
Wedding season is upon us! Listeners who are planning a wedding call in to share the stickiest decision or detail they had to deal with. Photo: A jogger approaches newlyweds getting ready to pose for wedding photos on the Bow Bridge in Central Park as New Yorkers and tourists take advantage of the unusually warm weather for winter in the city on January 8, 2013. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026- State Office of Cannabis Management Chief Medical Officer Dr. June Chin discusses the findings from a listening tour that solicited feedback from young people, including what they know and the questions they have about marijuana.
An investigation by The CITY, built from a database of more than 1,200 lawsuits filed against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, found that of the 430 street arrests it documented across the New York City area, more than 93% targeted Latinos -- far out of proportion to their share of the undocumented population. Gwynne Hogan, senior reporter covering immigration and homelessness for The CITY, and Rosalind Adams, investigative reporter for THE CITY, share their findings and what the numbers reveal about how ICE is operating across the city. Photo: An immigration court sign is seen as federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Ted Weiss Federal Building on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (5.27) LA residents are reaching their breaking point with aggressive street encounters after a Santa Monica man was arrested for allegedly threatening a couple with a baseball bat and chasing them with his dog. Meanwhile, New Yorkers may have a new reason to panic as a possible flour ban could put beloved bagels at risk. Plus, Timmy explains exactly why he’s officially over his phone. Then, we dive into the fast-food value wars to figure out which chain gives you the biggest bang for your buck in today’s economy. TalkBack takes a hilarious turn as listeners weigh in on Bellio’s haircut disaster and pitch the idea of a Timmy C social forum to fight loneliness, spark friendships, and maybe even create a few romances. And finally, we say goodbye to Irvine institution Gulliver’s Restaurant after 56 years, while tackling the growing decline in dating and socializing among young people. With fewer teens getting driver’s licenses and more people staying isolated, maybe we should all take a lesson from the wild stallion himself: The Foosh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thousands of New Yorkers and visitors will crowd the major east-west streets of Manhattan the next couple of afternoons – all to watch the setting Sun. Weather permitting, the Sun will be perfectly framed by the island’s urban canyons as it descends over the Hudson River. The event is known as Manhattanhenge. It’s named for Stonehenge, the ancient monument in England. Its stones appear to have been aligned with key sunrise and sunset points, and other events. Manhattan produces its own alignments. The island is laid out in a perfect grid, and there are no obstructions along the horizon to block the Sun. The special sunset alignment occurs twice per year, about three weeks before and after the summer solstice, in June. Today, the Sun will be half above and half below the horizon at the peak viewing time. Tomorrow, the full solar disk will stand directly atop the horizon. That sequence is reversed on the nights of July 12th and 13th. Manhattanhenge has become a popular tourist attraction. The streets are clogged by a half hour before sunset. And some venues hold special events to celebrate the view. New York isn’t the only city where you can see the Sun setting between the buildings. But few offer the same alignment of streets and the open horizon provided by Manhattan. Script by Damond Benningfield
Who were the women who worked with Jeffrey Epstein? In Part I of this series, we look at Ghislaine Maxwell, transnational crime royalty as the daughter of MI6/Mossad double-agent and disgraced British media mogul Robert Maxwell, whose dying wish was to connect Maxwell with a young upstart in New York named Epstein. Joining this discussion are investigative filmmaker Dave Pederson, the producer of the anti-corruption documentaries Americonned and Super Size Me, and OSINT expert Patrick Duggan who created a searchable database of the Epstein files before the DOJ could delete them. We also discuss the analysis by investigative journalist Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez that Maxwell was Epstein's handler in an intelligence long-game going back to the O.S.S., predecessor to the C.I.A. Important historical context to our discussion: In 2011, then FBI Director Robert Mueller gave the "Iron Triangles" speech, revealing that transnational crime today works like an industry: fancy Western institutions like banks, law firms, and PR firms launder the money and reputations of shadowy crime and rogue intelligence syndicates, who are further served by their paid-off political operatives and politicians. In the speech, Mueller promised to crack down on the head of the Russian mafia, Semion Mogilevich, nicknamed the "boss of all bosses." Instead, Mogilevich was mysteriously taken off of the FBI's Most Wanted List in 2015, at a time the FBI was busting Russian spy rings in New York City, including Kremlin recruitment of college girls, including one Andrea may have encountered at a foreign policy event. A year later, Donald Trump, after decades of financial dealings with dirty Russian money, would be elected president with the Kremlin's illegal help. The 2016 election was a transnational coup decades in the making. In 1999, a high-level U.S. source leaked to the New York Times, undermining a sensitive intelligence operation between the FBI and MI6 to close-in on Russian mafia infiltration in the West, especially Mogilevich. In reporting from that time, The Guardian wrote: "Author Jeffrey Robinson - whose latest book, The Merger, was published by Simon and Schuster last week - says that organised criminals such as Mogilevich are enjoying massive success using Harvard Business School techniques. 'Mogilevich typifies the new global criminal,' says Robinson. 'These men don't rob banks, they buy them. They take full advantage of globalisation, ill-equipped law enforcement and lax money-laundering laws - especially in Britain - using the City of London as their onshore gateway to the offshore world. 'This case is the tip of the iceberg. The City is an absolute cesspool and it will remain a cesspool because the people in charge don't care. Mogilevich is not the only one, the Bank of New York is not the only place." Russian oligarchs are the Russian military industrial complex. Mogilevich oversees "weapons trafficking, contract murders, extortion, drug trafficking, and prostitution on an international scale," according to the FBI. It would be easy to buy-off U.S. officials, like the FBI's Charles McGonigal who was paid with our tax dollars to fight the Russian mafia, but was instead on their payroll. Intelligence agencies in the U.S. – the FBI and the CIA – have faced virtually no oversight and accountability for most of their existence, leading to the explosive Church Committee Congressional hearings, exposing that the CIA and FBI were involved in covert mind control experiments, illegal coups and science fiction-style assassination programs, and violent infiltration of political opposition groups on U.S. soil. You can learn more about that in our recent episode on the Church Committee Report – in the show notes. Listen to Part I now. Part II will be out this Thursday as Gaslit Nation's Bonus Show, with a continued discussion of the women who worked with Epstein, and what they may reveal about the Iron Triangles that illegally helped bring a Russian asset/traitor to power. To listen to this week's bonus show, be sure to subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit at the Truth-teller ($5/month) or higher – discounted annual subscriptions are available, and you can give the gift of membership. Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you. Show Notes: Opening song: Unreal by Jizzy Cream. Check out Jizzy Cream's music here: https://babyfantasyclub.bandcamp.com/track/unreal Have a song for Gaslit Nation? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-d_DWNnDQFYUMXueYcX5ZVsA5t2RN09N8PYUQQ8koq0/edit?ts=5fee07f6&gxids=7628 Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez: The Terrifying Real Reason For Jeffrey Epstein's Remote Zorro Ranch Emerges When You Examine the Ranch Next Door https://substack.com/home/post/p-193590181 Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez: Epstein Likely Wasn't the Boss. So Who Was? https://alisav.substack.com/p/epstein-likely-wasnt-the-boss-so February 5, 2026 from The Times: "Jeffrey Epstein was introduced to Ghislaine Maxwell by her brother Kevin as part of a plan for the paedophile financier to help the Maxwell family "move money", according to a previously undisclosed account of the origins of the scandal. Kevin Maxwell, once Britain's biggest bankrupt, was "instructed to meet Epstein by his father", Robert Maxwell, according to FBI records of conversations with a former business associate of the Maxwells that have been released by the US Department of Justice. Kevin later introduced Ghislaine to Epstein and was responsible for placing her office in New York near Epstein after Robert Maxwell's death in 1991, the business associate is said to have claimed. Kevin allegedly negotiated an "understanding" with Epstein and Ghislaine whereby Epstein "would become involved in the Maxwell financial affairs". https://www.thetimes.com/article/0b5bfceb-3c2a-4ffa-aa2f-74e38a395a1e US charges Russian 'spies' suspected of trying to recruit New Yorkers https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jan/26/us-charges-alleged-russian-spies-new-york Traitors in the FBI https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/traitors-in-the-fbi/ "Donald Barr's 26-page O.S.S. file, obtained from the National Archives, gives a detailed account of his transition from the military to intelligence work. In 1944, he shipped off to Europe. He suffered from hay fever and 20/200 vision; much of his time overseas was spent hospitalized with allergies. The next year, he was assigned to the O.S.S. His interviewer found him to be "a quiet, unassuming person ... matured beyond his age." In late 1945, he moved to Washington to begin work at the Interim Research and Intelligence Service, which would become the State Department's in-house intelligence bureau." https://www.congress.gov/116/meeting/house/110938/documents/HHRG-116-JU00-20200728-SD051.pdf Epstein's Transnational Torture Syndicate: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/the-torture-syndicate/ Ex-FBI counterintelligence chief Charles McGonigal sentenced to 50 months in prison for working with Russian oligarch https://abcnews.com/US/fbi-counterintelligence-chief-charles-mcgonigal-sentencing-begin/story?id=105642391 Watchdog reveals new misconduct by jailed former FBI official and Chinese firm https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/watchdog-reveals-new-misconduct-jailed-former-fbi-official-chinese-fir-rcna216856 Russian mafia target the City https://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/aug/22/paulfarrelly.tonythompson The Playbook for Defeating MAGA: The Church Committee Report https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/the-playbook-for-defeating-maga-the-church-committee-report/ FBI Archive: FBI Most Wanted Semion Mogilevich https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2009/october/mogilevich_102109 2013: Russian mafia boss still at large after FBI wiretap at Trump Tower https://abcnews.com/US/story-fbi-wiretap-russians-trump-tower/story?id=46266198 2013: Feds: Russian Mob Ran Celebrity Poker Games https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/feds-russian-mob-ran-celebrity-poker-games/ 2015: Reputed Philly mobster Semion Mogilevich bumped from FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' list https://www.phillyvoice.com/reputed-philly-mobster-bumped-fbis-ten-most-wanted-list/ A guide to Russia's wartime oligarchs https://www.proekt.media/en/guide-en/russian-war-oligarchs-en/ Maxwell buried on Mount of Olives https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/11/10/Maxwell-buried-on-Mount-of-Olives/4340689749200/ New docs say Jeffrey Epstein collaborated with the Russian mob to loot the New York Daily News, then tried to help Mort Zuckerman discard it when reporting became inconvenient. https://prospect.org/2026/02/26/newspapers-did-not-kill-themselves-jeffrey-epstein-mort-zuckerman-daily-news/ The State of the Union is Sadistic Elites on a Crime Spree https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/the-state-of-the-union-is-sadistic-elites-on-a-crime-spree/ The Military-Industrial Complex Speech (1961) https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/historic-document-library/detail/the-military-industrial-complex-speech-1961 Robert Mueller's 2011 Iron Triangles Speech discussed on Gaslit Nation: https://www.damemagazine.com/2018/08/07/robert-mueller-saw-trump-coming-in-2011/ "Charles McGonigal, who oversaw counterintelligence at the FBI, was sentenced to over two years in prison for money laundering and sanctions evasion related to his dealings with Deripaska and others." https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-shestakov-mcgonigal-deripaska-fbi-crime/33563333.html The Church Committee Report https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/the-playbook-for-defeating-maga-the-church-committee-report/
#ChrisDistefano #StandUp #comedy Kareem Rahma joins Chris Distefano on the Chaos Bus for one of the most chaotic episodes yet. Chris and Kareem talk Subway Takes, New York City, getting recognized on the street, internet discourse, comedy, the Knicks, aliens, phone addiction, food, and what happens when a full second podcast breaks out in the middle of Chrissy Chaos. Plus, Chris gives Kareem an actual physical therapy session in the trunk, random New Yorkers jump into the show, and the whole episode turns into pure downtown NYC chaos. Subscribe for more Chrissy Chaos every week. Timestamps00:00 Kareem Rahma joins the Chaos Bus 01:12 Kareem becomes the “Brown WASP” 01:26 The viral stoop debate 03:11 Kareem reacts to old Chrissy Chaos comments 05:48 Knicks tickets, Sam Morril and courtside dreams 07:01 Aliens, pyramids and conspiracy talk 10:04 Kareem's new cab show 11:14 New Jersey transplant debate 15:00 Getting recognized in public 15:21 Kareem on Subway Takes becoming late night 16:13 Chris' awkward Ziwe story 19:15 Could Chris survive Ziwe? 21:09 BlueChew ad 22:12 Kareem's parents and immigrant story 23:23 Is Chris conservative? 24:14 Chris gives Kareem physical therapy 27:30 Kareem's tattoo removal 32:20 Chris gives Kareem shoulder exercises 36:03 Apple Store mission 36:27 Mud Water ad 38:10 Ronnie Chieng drops in 39:01 Chris wants to dunk again 40:21 Kareem gets recognized more than Chris 43:23 Chris returns to his old SoHo block 44:48 Kareem comes back from the Apple Store 45:55 Gyro vs. euro 46:13 Chris gets misidentified 47:47 Jesus vs. Muhammad in SoHo 48:39 Peptides and street chaos 50:03 Chris as the nice jock 51:18 Food, culture and NYC 01:01:00 Italian-American identity 01:03:00 Comedy roasts and the line 01:06:42 A podcast interrupts the podcast 01:08:57 The cat joins the show 01:11:18 Advice for young comedians 01:15:50 Trunk Takes? 01:17:23 Peptides, weight loss and getting food 01:18:39 Kareem wraps the episode UNCUT WILD CONTENT GO HERE
Most people watch politics the same way they watch sports. Your team, my team, win or lose. We wear our colors, red or blue, and cheer accordingly. But that framing misses something profound about how real change actually happens in political landscapes. There is a different lens worth considering, one borrowed from the world of business strategy called category design. This lens doesn’t just explain who wins elections. It explains how large scale change tips in markets, cultures, and yes, in politics. And right now, California is giving us a live demonstration that is impossible to ignore. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go. The Category Design Lens and Why It Matters In business, most companies obsess over products, better features, better marketing, faster and cheaper solutions. They play a comparison game. But the companies that truly change industries never win on product alone. They win by changing what people think about the problem being solved. OpenAI didn’t position ChatGPT as better search. They introduced an entirely new category called generative AI with new language, new behaviors, and new possibilities. Sara Blakely didn’t improve existing undergarments. She created shapewear. Category design is not about competing inside the existing game. It is about changing the game itself, because the person who names the problem gets to define the solution. California as a Category Design Case Study Spencer Pratt has moved from reality TV punchline to serious mayoral contender in Los Angeles with remarkable speed. Polling from late May 2026 shows Karen Bass at 30%, Pratt at 22%, and Nita Ramon at 19%. Between April and May, Pratt raised nearly 2.72 million dollars compared to 283,000 for the incumbent mayor. That is nearly a ten times difference in fundraising momentum. What most people are discussing is his advertising and social media strategy, but that fixation misses the deeper engine driving everything. Pratt is framing a different problem entirely. He talks about homelessness, public safety, and fire recovery in the plain language that Los Angeles residents use around their kitchen tables. He declared himself not a politician, which is not a disclaimer. It is a category declaration, explicitly rejecting the old category that produced the current problems. Steve Hilton is running a parallel strategy in the California governor’s race, polling virtually tied with Xavier Becerra and holding roughly an 84% chance of advancing past the June primary according to prediction markets. Like Pratt, Hilton is not saying he would be a better version of his opponent. He is saying California has an affordability problem, a spending problem, and a trust problem that current leadership has failed to solve. This Pattern Is Not New and It Is Not Partisan Bill Clinton’s entire 1992 campaign was category design in action. His defining frame, “It’s the economy, stupid,” was not a policy. It was a problem reframe that made everything else irrelevant. Obama ran on hope and change, positioning himself as a new category of leader rather than a superior version of what came before. Trump’s 2016 campaign did the same thing with Make America Great Again, framing a problem and pointing toward a different future while his opponent ran on brand credentials. Zoran Mamdani just became mayor of New York City using a nearly identical category strategy to Pratt, despite sitting on the opposite end of the political spectrum. He named what working New Yorkers feel every month when they pay rent and every day when they ride the subway. He rejected the old category of politician and positioned himself as something genuinely different. The pattern is consistent and clear. Candidates who frame the problem control the conversation. Candidates defending their record are always playing on someone else’s field. Whether California ultimately shifts in these races or not, the real signal worth watching is not whether it turns red or stays blue. The signal is that voters may be shopping for a category of politician that does not fully exist yet, not left, not right, just different. And as any category designer will tell you, different always wins. To hear more from Christopher Lochhead and how to approach Politics with Category Design, download and listen to this episode. Want to read more Different from Christopher Lochhead? Join his newsletter today! We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!
Flip flops and other open-toed shoes have been making a comeback in recent years, but is it gross to wear them around the city? With summer fast approaching, Emilia Petrarca, fashion journalist and author of the substack Shoprat, talks about toes being back in vogue, and listeners share their thoughts on whether New Yorkers should feel comfortable having their feet exposed to the elements. Stock photo by Medioimages/Photodisc via Getty Creative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mike Sperrazza and Mike Lomas go off the cuff this week, opening with the bizarre San Francisco YMCA story where a man exposed himself in the women's bathroom and the city's response was to ask people to limit their nakedness rather than enforce basic rules. They dig into the six-year anniversary of George Floyd and the coordinated left-wing messaging around it, the double standard applied when Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a rally, and the latest round of unhinged reactions to Trump's hospital visit. The guys break down Hunter Biden's new Twitter account and his sobriety announcement (with a perfect Laura Loomer reply), Hillary Clinton's cringeworthy intro for Kathy Hochul claiming free school meals and money in New Yorkers' pockets, and Bernie Sanders railing against the oligarchy while owning three homes on a $174,000 salary. Mike and Mike tackle Gavin Newsom's dubious claim that California homelessness dropped 9 percent, get into Spencer Pratt's take on what actually helps addicts versus the NGO grift, and Mike Sperrazza shares a frustrating weekend story about unionized little league umpires demanding 30-minute breaks between kids' games. They close with thoughts on the passing of NASCAR's Kyle Busch at 41 and the importance of balance in life and finances.00:24 - San Francisco YMCA bathroom story 01:38 - Six-year anniversary of George Floyd and coordinated left messaging 06:56 - Jaxson Dart introduces Trump, gets attacked online 09:24 - Gunshots outside the White House and De Niro's unhinged rant 12:47 - Hunter Biden's sobriety tweet and Laura Loomer's response 14:31 - Hillary Clinton's intro for Kathy Hochul 21:30 - Game time: guessing California's homelessness drop under Newsom 28:43 - Bernie Sanders fighting the oligarchy from his three homes 35:00 - Unionized little league umpires and the problem with unions 42:43 - NASCAR's Kyle Busch passes at 41
This episode will cover a tank imploding leaving people injured and unknown deaths. The Trump administration wanting to increase refugee cap for white South Africans. NDAs being proposed for federal workers. Also, with the New York Knicks going to the NBA Finals my take on New Yorkers and tourists for the month of June. Song Choice: 6lack ft. Leon Thomas & AZ Chike - All That Matters National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Twitter: @My2Podcast Instagram: my2centspodcastg2 YouTube: My2CentsPodcast Business email: my2centspod@yahoo.com
Geo Perez returns for a special Memorial Day weekend edition of High Society RadioWe kick off with some classic internet history—debating old-school memes like Bad Luck Brian—before getting into Faga's escalating feud with Tucker Carlson. Faga reveals how he got "Tucked," whether his media status is officially compromised, and details his brilliant plan to settle the score: a competitive tournament using the legendary 1990s board game Crossfire.The guys also take an analytical look at the political ecosystem, diving into Thomas Massie's recent headlines, Dan Bongino, and why the team believes certain election narratives are just a massive fundraising setup.Finally, we analyze Elon Musk's staggering $25 trillion market valuation for SpaceX and Tesla. From Marc Andreessen's recent deep dive on the Joe Rogan Experience regarding human vs. artificial intelligence to the reality of Dark Knight-style WiFi surveillance tech being deployed in your local neighborhood, we separate the science fiction from the corporate grift.Rise up in the comments: Is Elon Musk actually delivering the future, or is global GDP just a massive financial illusion? Subscribe for more NYC comedy chaos!Air Date 5/21/26DON'T FORGET TO WATCH FAGA'S NEW SPECIAL "BURN AFTER SAYING" ON THE HSR YOUTUBE PAGE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxIHJU2LotUSupport Our Sponsors!Body Brain Coffee: https://bodybraincoffee.com/ - Grab A Bag of Body Brain Coffee with Promo Code HSR20 to get 20% off!3rd Mic Harrington: https://3rdmicharrington.com/High Society Radio is 2 native New Yorkers who started from the bottom and didn't raise up much. That's not the point, if you enjoy a sideways view on technology, current events, or just an in depth analysis of action movies from 2006 this is the show for you.Chris Stanley is the on air producer for Bennington on Sirius XM.Chris Faga is a lifelong street urchin, a former head chef, county comitteman and supposed comedian. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisFromBklynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfrombklynEngineer: DomExecutive Producer: JorgeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AOC is calling on New Yorkers to pull up on the southern states over redistricting. It’s not exactly clear how the Bronx princess intends to accomplish that. But all of us down here in Dixie would love to see her try. I wonder if she’s ever heard of a cast iron skillet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our love of 50s menswear in movies continues in our next bonus pod, which delves into the outfits in Robert Redford's "Quiz Show" (1994)! This historical drama is set in 1958 and covers how lawyer Richard Goodwin investigated the rigged game show Twenty-One and how the scandal affected contestants Herb Stempel and Charles Van Doren, and by extension, the media culture of America at the time. Because the film goes between flashy TV producers, frumpy New Yorkers, and WASPy intellectuals, we're treated to some truly great and nuanced menswear. Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/05/26/the-menswear-in-quiz-show-1994/ This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ
Kids say the darndest things... Translating Shakespeare. It Helps. How to make a Decision. Pigeons and People. They go way back. Hawk Romance. Neanderthal Root Canal. Joshua Henry stops the show. Every Night. Just in Time makes $$. New Yorkers won't wear the free tee shirt. Five Minutes All to Myself. (Five Minutes Peace, by Jill Murphy) Credits: Talent: Tamsen Granger and Dan Abuhoff Engineer: Elizabeth Easton Aziz Art: Zeke Abuhoff
Thank God the so-called “Memorandum of Understanding” with Iran remains incomplete. It's in America's vital interest that it never be finalized. Here's a clue: Even as negotiations continue with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps now doing business as the Iranian government, its vessels are laying more mines to control the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces were compelled to attack them in “self-defense.” If that's how the IRGC behaves before it makes a deal to open that waterway and promises further negotiations, there is no reason to expect it will behave better afterwards. To the contrary, fourteen hundred years of “peace accords” with sharia-supremacists like Iran's – and in particular this regime's gambits – guarantees this deal will humiliate Donald Trump and America and that this “endless war” will continue on worse terms. New Yorkers like Trump have one word for that prospect: Fuggedaboutit. This is Frank Gaffney.
In this episode, Omar Fattal, MD, MPH, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals, shares insights on workforce development, continuity of care, patient engagement and innovative programs designed to improve outcomes and equity for New Yorkers facing mental health and substance use challenges.
1 - Dom agrees with The Pope about AI? However Steve Wozniak feels the opposite where AI stands for “Actual Intelligence” 115 - Tom Steyer running for CA governor and his continued supportive stance on trans athletes. Do Dems realize that this issue is not supportive of most people? 120 - Your Calls 130 - NYC Mayor Mandami not a fan of Maragret Thatcher and socialism. Does he think that socialism is going to be better for New Yorkers? Will it be a success or a failure? 140 - Your Calls 145 - James Talarico against Ken Paxton running for US Senate, will Ken Paxton win in the Senate election? And does Paxton call out Talarico's stance on abortion? A recap of Jaxson Hart from earlier in the show, why are athletes against Trump as well as going after other players who IS in support of Trump?
12 - Happy Memorial Day! 1210 - Emmanuel Acho wants to have an uncomfortable conversation about Trump? Why does he show his displeasure of Jaxson Dart supporting Trump? 1215 - Side - All time duo or combo 1220 - What's the big deal of Jason Hart introducing Trump at an event? What about Jason Kapernick? Did anyone cry foul about him? *Flashback* Steph Curry thanking the Biden administration on the release of Britney Griner. Did Steph Curry get permission from his team to thank the previous administration? 1230 - The show loves Linda Kerns! 1235 - Your Calls. 1240 - Did you know that Philadelphia is a city and a county? How come Larry Krasner run for Mayor as well as a DA at the same time? How did the Colbert late show finale ratings fair against the previous late hosts? 1 - Dom agrees with The Pope about AI? However Steve Wozniak feels the opposite where AI stands for “Actual Intelligence” 115 - Tom Steyer running for CA governor and his continued supportive stance on trans athletes. Do Dems realize that this issue is not supportive of most people? 120 - Your Calls 130 - NYC Mayor Mandami not a fan of Maragret Thatcher and socialism. Does he think that socialism is going to be better for New Yorkers? Will it be a success or a failure? 140 - Your Calls 145 - James Talarico against Ken Paxton running for US Senate, will Ken Paxton win in the Senate election? And does Paxton call out Talarico's stance on abortion? A recap of Jaxson Hart from earlier in the show, why are athletes against Trump as well as going after other players who IS in support of Trump? 2 - NY Giants QB Jaxson Dart introducing President Trump at an event in NY with Abdual Carter saying that the introduction was created with AI? What does your average American think about this? Does anyone really care? 210 - AOC makes moves by saying “You can't earn a billion dollars”, What does Jeff Bezos think about this? 220 - Graham Platner who is running against Susan Collins in Maine is doubling down on his comments on the US Army. Will this hurt his chance of being elected? 225 - An AZ community college is using AI to run its commencement ceremony. What happens if it fails? Then what? 235 -Why does Stacy Garrity have to deal with this nonsense with fellow Republicans as well as with Josh Shapiro with him saying "Congress of weak sycophants"? 240 - Your Calls 250 - The Lightning Round!
This week on the Mark Levin Show, Rep, Thomas Massie must be defeated in Tuesday's election. Massie is backed by Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rashida Tlaib, and the ACLU. Massie is a reliable Democrat vote and Trump needs Republicans who will help him get his major agenda/bills passed. Meanwhile, Zohran Mamdani keeps pushing his government-run grocery stores, but New Yorkers would starve without private grocers and would need to travel to other states for food. Then, when we suddenly hit the brakes and called off the planned military operation against the Iranian regime, it was clear that something was going on. We gave the regime 2-3 days to come to some arrangement that presumably includes no nukes. What does no nukes mean? The regime is a borderless religious extremist cult that has repeatedly cheated on agreements and seeks conquest, not coexistence. The core concern is the lack of credible nuclear enforcement because the regime will violate any deal and that future U.S. leaders may lack the political will to respond. Later, Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is a profoundly disturbed individual whom Democrats refuse to disavow because they prioritize power above all else. Platner, who's a self-described Communist, trashes American troops and police and he must be stopped from reaching the Senate. The Iranian regime has no intention of honoring any deal. They view negotiations merely as opportunities to delay while pursuing their goal of conquering and converting others through violence, as they believe Allah commands. The regime exists not to govern but to expand its influence worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop start this edition of Futbol Americas by reacting to the news that Chris Richards has torn 2 ligaments in his ankle. With his World Cup status in doubt, who can step up in his place? Pep Guardiola is out as Man City manager at the end of the season. Could he be a good fit for the USMNT? Mayor Zohran has announced that there will be affordable World Cup tickets for New Yorkers. Is this legit or just a publicity stunt? Cristo Hernandez joins the show as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop start this edition of Futbol Americas by reacting to the news that Chris Richards has torn 2 ligaments in his ankle. With his World Cup status in doubt, who can step up in his place? Pep Guardiola is out as Man City manager at the end of the season. Could he be a good fit for the USMNT? Mayor Zohran has announced that there will be affordable World Cup tickets for New Yorkers. Is this legit or just a publicity stunt? Cristo Hernandez joins the show as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Three short films about New Yorkers: the relationship of an artist and his assistant falls apart; a very young rich girl has adventures; a lawyer's relationship falls apart when his mother disappears during a magic show. It's an uneven collection, as anthology films often are: Scorsese's "Life Lessons" is a savage look at exploitation, Coppola's "Life Without Zoe" is a middling children's film, and Allen's "Oedipus Wrecks" is a pretty standard Woody Allen sketch. Starring Nick Nolte, Rosanna Arquette, Steve Buscemi, Talia Shire, Mia Farrow, Julie Kavner, Mae Questel, and Woody Allen. Written by RIchard Price, Francis Ford Coppola, Sophia Coppola, and Woody Allen. Directed by Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Woody Allen.
On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid introduces a new musical number by Country Yossi, who this time around produces a jame imploring Sid to run for Mayor of NYC in 2029. In other news of the day, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani fired back at Jeff Bezos after the Amazon founder and executive chairman questioned whether raising taxes on billionaires would do anything to help working-class New Yorkers, President Trump displayed his supremacy over the Republican party when voters in northern Kentucky rejected congressman Thomas Massie in favor of the US president's hand-picked challenger, and Iran's government is reviewing the latest proposal from the U.S. for a potential deal to end the nearly three-month war that has sent global fuel prices soaring. Bill O'Reilly, Craig Carton, Rich Lowry, Victoria Coates & Victoria Kapish join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arsenal are finally Premier League champions! After more than two decades of heartbreak, near-misses, memes, and endless “bottlers” jokes, Mikel Arteta's side has officially brought the title back to North London. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss whether this championship changes Arsenal's reputation forever and if this young squad could become the next true Premier League dynasty. Plus, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts to Arsenal's title win and explains his new initiative aimed at helping New Yorkers get affordable tickets for the upcoming World Cup. Then, former USMNT midfielder and Fox Sports analyst Stu Holden joins The Cooligans to preview the massive summer ahead for American soccer. Stu opens up about the pressure facing the USMNT during a home World Cup, why he believes this tournament will transform soccer culture in the United States forever, and what advice he would give Christian Pulisic as the face of American soccer heading into the biggest moment of his career. Finally, the boys reveal their six World Cup dark horses and debate which nations could shock the football world this summer. Can the USMNT finally make a serious run on home soil? Which under-the-radar squads are being overlooked? And what teams have the perfect mix of talent, chemistry, and chaos to become this tournament's surprise story? .Timestamps: (8:00) - Arsenal win the Premier League! Bottlers no more? (27:00) - Zohran Mamdani joins the Cooligans (31:00) - Stu Holden joins the Cooligans (1:04:00) - Revealing World Cup dark horses Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
May 21, 2026- Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, a Brooklyn Democrat, discusses her legislation making it easier for New Yorkers living in apartments to generate their own solar power.
Zohran Mamdani stood in front of cameras and said he closed a $12 billion deficit without raising taxes on working New Yorkers. The only problem? It's not true. Not even close. And I'm going to walk you through every single trick — one by one — so you can see exactly how socialism fakes success before it destroys everythingSPONSOR: Lear CapitalGold and silver are at all-time highs, and major institutions like Morgan Stanley are shifting into precious metals while Warren Buffett trims big tech. Lear Capital helps everyday Americans diversify into gold and silver with a free information kit and bonus metals on qualified purchases. Call 800-707-4575 or visit https://www.Nick4Lear.com ----- We want to hear directly from Making the Argument listeners about what's landing, what isn't, and what would make every episode worth your time. The survey is short and shapes what we make next. Take the listener survey at https://9dqcnvmshr.zite.so ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.0
May 20, 2026- State Sen. Jake Ashby, a Capital Region Republican, discusses his bill giving New Yorkers more opportunities to change their health insurance coverage if a health care provider they rely on leaves their network.
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Welcome to Conceitednobodi, the Hip Hop-based talk podcast hosted by two native New Yorkers, Red1der and Johantheamerican. As the Curbside Commentators, we offer an unfiltered and global perspective on a variety of topics, ranging from Hip Hop culturea to world events, with humor and a deep appreciation for diverasity. Join us for engaging and insightful conversations that capture the energy and vibrancy of our beloved city and beyond.Red1der is a devoted father, hip hop fan, and Marvel enthusiast, with an infectious sense of humor and love for all things Puerto Rican.Johantheamerican is a lifelong entrepreneur and family man with Haitian roots, and our resident technologist who brings personal and professional experience to the table, with an open and non-traditional approach to love and familyFollow us here:ConceitednobodiTwitter: @ConceitednobodiInstagram: @ConceitednobodiFacebook: @ConceitednobodiRed1derTwitter: @Red1derInstagram: @Red1derJohantheamericanTwitter: @JohantheamericanInstagram: @JohantheamericanCheck out the Conceitednobodi podcast on YouTube using the link below and make sure to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date with new episodes!https://www.youtube.com/@conceitednobodiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conceitednobodi--2684469/support.
Resorts World in Queens just got live table games, making it the first full casino in New York City's five boroughs. WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal speaks with us about the ambitions of the New Yorkers who are working the tables, many of whom are earning upwards of $90,000 a year with benefits. Photo: Arun Venugopal/Gothamist -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On Monday's Mark Levin Show, President Trump decided to postpone a planned military attack on Iran at the urging of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE – so much for the Woke Reich's talk of Israel controlling the President. Iran's regime must be removed for lasting peace. Also, Rep Thomas Massie must be defeated in Tuesday's election. Massie is backed by Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rashida Tlaib, and the ACLU. Massie is a reliable Democrat vote and Trump needs Republicans who will help him get his major agenda/bills passed. Meanwhile, Zohran Mamdani keeps pushing his government-run grocery stores, but New Yorkers would starve without private grocers and would need to travel to other states for food. The government produces, harvests, packages, and transports nothing, and any price cuts would simply move money from one pocket to another without creating value. Afterward, Sen Dave McCormick calls in and explains that Democratic criticism of the Iran war is hypocritical, noting that Democrats had long opposed Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon yet now attack the effort to stop it. He also breaks down his Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act. Finally, a history lesson on the electoral college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys then deep dive into the massive internet fallout surrounding Chud the Builder, tracking his controversial public altercations in Nashville, his recent heavy legal trouble, and Nick Fuentes' sudden stance against public clout-chasing provocateurs. Stanley also shares a first-hand account of getting cornered by an aggressive IRL streamer right inside Grand Central Station.Plus: Security guard standoffs with trespassers on Epstein Island, analyzing a legendary 4chan thread about an underwater alien headquarters, King Charles' tracking initiatives, and the massive corporate rush for AGI data infrastructure. To wrap it all up, the guys consult Claude AI to design a highly questionable, completely unhinged new energy business plan to power the future surveillance state.Rise up in the comments: Are we heading toward an AI utopia, or are the 4chan ocean base theorists completely right?Air Date 5/14/26DON'T FORGET TO WATCH FAGA'S NEW SPECIAL "BURN AFTER SAYING" ON THE HSR YOUTUBE PAGE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxIHJU2LotUSupport Our Sponsors!Body Brain Coffee: https://bodybraincoffee.com/ - Grab A Bag of Body Brain Coffee with Promo Code HSR20 to get 20% off!YoKratom: https://yokratom.com/ 3rd Mic Harrington: https://3rdmicharrington.com/High Society Radio is 2 native New Yorkers who started from the bottom and didn't raise up much. That's not the point, if you enjoy a sideways view on technology, current events, or just an in depth analysis of action movies from 2006 this is the show for you.Chris Stanley is the on air producer for Bennington on Sirius XM.Chris Faga is a lifelong street urchin, a former head chef, county comitteman and supposed comedian. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisFromBklynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfrombklynEngineer: DomExecutive Producer: JorgeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The All Local Afternoon Update for Tuesday,
This is the All Local 4:00 P.M. update for Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Elections have consequences — and this episode proves it. Joe Oltmann goes full untamed on the bombshell arrest of Arcadia, California Mayor Eileen Wang, charged as an illegal foreign agent for China. Then, explosive new affidavits reveal seven Democrat counties in Pennsylvania allegedly counted illegal mail-in ballots in 2020 — missing signatures, postmarks, and addresses — while Republican counties were forced to reject theirs.Next, algorithmic trader and Algo Factory co-founder Nick Pitruzello (aka “Algo Cowboy”) joins the show to break down how geopolitics, China, and economic warfare are moving markets right now — plus practical trading strategies for forex, crypto, and stocks that don't require you to code.Then Joe welcomes former Brooklyn Prosecutor Michael Vecchione and retired NYPD legend Jimmy Dennedy. These two hard-hitting New Yorkers expose how radical judges are destroying America: a career criminal who tried to murder Boston cops in 2020 was given just 5–6 years by Suffolk Superior Court Judge Janet Sanders… and is now back on the street shooting at innocent drivers on Memorial Drive. Lock this judge up.Plus, Michael and Jimmy discuss their powerful new book “Hard Guys Cry” — the true story of a tough-as-nails cop who became a prison minister — and why real justice starts with real men.No spin. No apologies. Just raw truth.Tune in. Share it. And get ready — it's about to get untamed.• Algo Factory: https://algofactory.tech• Hard Guys Cry (Michael Vecchione & Jimmy Dennedy): https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Guys-Cry-Michael-Vecchione-ebook/dp/B0GND4NN9N
Greg Kelly Reports | May 12, 2026 - Anti-Jewish intimidation in New York is treated as an active civic breakdown, with mobs targeting Jewish neighborhoods and synagogues while city leaders and major media outlets barely pretend to care. - Chuck Schumer is framed as morally absent at the exact moment his voice should matter most, promoting his anti-Semitism book and political talking points while violence escalates in his own backyard. - Kash Patel is portrayed as the latest target of a panicked FBI bureaucracy, with leaks, petty attacks, and media ridicule cast as the swamp's effort to sabotage an outsider before he can change the institution. - Mamdani's City Hall is depicted as physically and politically closed off, locking ordinary New Yorkers out while retirees, workers, and longtime city servants get ignored by the government they helped build. - The broader message is that institutional rot now shows up in plain sight: leaders dodge the real crises, media distort what matters, and the people left exposed are the ones still expecting basic order, access, and protection. Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tax the rich? More like tax the jobs away. Billionaire hedge fund titan Ken Griffin is scaling back in New York City and pouring jobs into Miami as a DIRECT response to socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's “tax the rich” antics. This could be the beginning of the wealthy exodus Democrats fear most. In a stunning move, Griffin cited Mamdani's creepy viral video — filmed outside his $238 million penthouse — as the final straw. Instead of expanding Citadel's massive Park Avenue project in NYC, the firm is supersizing its Miami headquarters. Other Wall Street giants like Apollo are eyeing moves to Florida or Texas too. New Yorkers are about to feel the pain of lost jobs, shrinking tax revenue, and a dying financial capital. We also cover: David Hasselhoff gets a NEW hip & knee. President Obama on aliens & message to Republicans. Property taxes are UNCONSTITUTIONAL! Delta to cut snacks & drinks on short flights. CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87. This story exposes the dangerous reality of socialist policies: Attack job creators and they leave, taking opportunities with them. Griffin and his team have already paid billions in taxes while supporting major charities — yet radical Democrats treat them like enemies.