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The ultra-rich buy freedom while the poor get cages. Atossa Araxia Abrahamian explains how money gives the wealthy cheat codes to hack the world's systems.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1173What We Discuss with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian:Freeports are tax-free warehouses where billionaires store art, gold, and luxury items without customs duties — existing outside normal territory, hiding wealth from governments and spouses.Wealthy Americans now lead passport purchases, paying $200k-$750k for citizenship in countries like Malta or St. Kitts. COVID and political uncertainty drove this "insurance policy" trend among the affluent.Switzerland built wealth by selling mercenaries, then banking services, then commodity trading — always profiting from what others can't do at home. Half the world's coffee/cocoa trades flow through landlocked Geneva.These offshore systems create stark inequality: rich people buy citizenship and hide assets while poor migrants face detention camps and deportation — wealth literally buys different rules and freedoms.Research your family history — you might qualify for EU citizenship through grandparents or heritage programs. Countries like Portugal, Ireland, and Austria offer ancestral citizenship paths that don't require huge investments.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:The Cybersecurity Tapes: thecybersecuritytapes.comBoll & Branch: 15% off first set of sheets: bollandbranch.com, code JORDANOura Ring: 10% off: ouraring.com/jordanAudible: Visit audible.com/jhs or text JHS to 500-500Land Rover Defender: landroverusa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How much credit risk is in the market? Equities get the headlines but the world runs on credit. Jamie Dimon recently declared that credit was a “bad risk” on the heels of Moody’s downgrading the U.S. credit rating and a spike in the 10 Year Treasury yield. Suddenly, the boring old credit and bond markets are all the rage on the financial news channels, and it goes much deeper than treasuries. Today’s episode examines the scope of the global credit market and unpacks the difference between the systemic threat posed in the global financial crisis (GFC) and the looming credit crisis today. And, it shows how the big corporations prepared for the gathering storm by rewriting the rules of the game after the GFC. The big guys are fairly insulated from any sort of looming credit shock, but the rest of us are pretty much toast. Access the episode resources. Chapters Intro: 00:01:00 Post Show Musings: 00:28:25 Outro: 00:33:39 Resources Moody’s: Moody’s Ratings downgrades United States ratings to Aa1 from Aaa; changes outlook to stable Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Household Debt and Credit Report Federal Reserve Bank of New York: The Labor Market for Recent College Graduates Coleman Report: Small Business Loan Defaults Expected to Peak Next Year Offshoring Lincoln International LLC: Q1 2025 Lincoln Private Market Index™ Investopedia: Payment-in-Kind (PIK): What It Is, How It Works, Pros and Cons Axios: Americans are behind on car payments at a record level MBA: Mortgage Delinquencies Increase Slightly in the First Quarter of 2025 HBR: U.S. Commercial Real Estate Is Headed Toward a Crisis J.P. Morgan Private Bank U.S.: Municipal Bonds: Back in the Spotlight U.S. Department of the Treasury: Treasury International Capital Data for March Everything Policy: Where are the key Panama Papers figures, seven years later? Secondaries Investor: Yale sells up to $6bn of its PE portfolio amid federal funding challenge NBER: The Offshore World According to FATCA: New Evidence on the Foreign Wealth of U.S. Peter Lang Publishing: Hip Hop Can Save America! UNFTR Episode Resources The U.S. Dollar and 10 Year Treasury. Updated Tax Evasion Figures. Video: Credit Risk: The looming U.S. Credit Crisis UNFTR 5 Non-Negotiables -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unftrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taxcast looks at the battle for freedom of the press in Switzerland and the implications for the rest of the world. Investigative journalists like Bastian Obermayer risks arrest, fines and imprisonment if he sets foot in Switzerland again, and Swiss journalists are having to turn away strong public interest stories - for fear of not just rich and powerful people coming after them, but also the Swiss state. Switzerland's always been famous for its banking secrecy laws and it's never been the friendliest place for investigative journalists. Now the situation threatens to get even worse. Featuring: Bastian Obermayer, one of the Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalists who broke the Panama Papers story and many other groundbreaking scandals. Swiss investigative journalist, Oliver Zihlmann, co-head of the Investigative Unit at Tamedia, the leading publishing and broadcast media company in Switzerland. Policy and advocacy manager at Reporters Without Borders Switzerland, Valentin Rubin Hosted by Naomi Fowler and co-produced with Leo Schick. Transcript of the show available here: https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Criminalising-Journalists_-Script.pdf Further reading: Suisse Secrets https://www.occrp.org/en/project/suisse-secrets Bastian Obermayer: 'In Switzerland, I face prison – for exposing wrongdoing.' https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bastian-obermayer-9ba8805b_we-investigate-corruption-swiss-law-calls-activity-7316409781127159808-EgfS/  US overtakes Switzerland in global ranking of financial secrecy hotbeds https://taxjustice.net/press/financial-secrecy-index-2020-reports-progress-on-global-transparency-but-backsliding-from-us-cayman-and-uk-prompts-call-for-sanctions/ Tax Justice Network's Financial Secrecy Index https://fsi.taxjustice.net/ Swiss Government Motions for Press Freedom in Country's Finance Sector https://www.occrp.org/en/news/swiss-government-motions-for-press-freedom-in-countrys-finance-sector Swiss parliamentarians refuse to overhaul banking secrecy laws https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/swiss-banking-secrecy-law-clashes-with-freedom-of-speech/47365724  

How easy is it to get filthy rich selling arms to anyone who'll pay? There may be sanctions, there may be laws, but even though he's the FBI's most wanted fugitive, a Chinese arms dealer and manufacturer has evaded arrest for two decades. Who could be better to investigate one of the world's most dangerous men and tell this story than Panama Papers journalists? Taxcast host Naomi Fowler speaks to Frederik Obermaier about the book The Chinese Phantom: the Hunt for the World's most Dangerous Arms Dealer. What does it tell us about sanctions and financial secrecy at a time of rising autocracy and global insecurity?   Also in this episode: the latest on efforts by powerful people to block the US's Corporate Transparency Act which was supposed to set up a register of the real owners of companies;   And, in the UK - a new whistleblower incentive scheme - the tax authority HMRC will give whistleblowers who bring actionable information a cut of between 10 and 25% of any fine that HMRC imposes. Also, as the British government announces welfare cuts affecting the poorest people in the country, there are calls for a windfall tax on banks and a 2% wealth tax on assets above £10 million instead.   Featuring: Panama Papers journalist Frederik Obermaier, Whistleblower lawyer Mary Inman, Erica Hanichak of the FACT Coalition, Hannah Dewhirst of Positive Money, Professor Prem Sikka.   Produced by Naomi Fowler and Leo Schick of the Tax Justice Network.   Transcript of the show: (some may be automated) https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March_25_Transcript-1.pdf    Further reading:   The Chinese Phantom, the Hunt for the World's Most Dangerous Arms Dealer. (Available in English and in German) https://www.kiwi-verlag.de/verlag/rights/book/bastian-obermayer-frederik-obermaier-die-jagd-auf-das-chinesische-phantom-9783462001396 Also available here but please try to use a local bookshop! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chinese-Phantom-worlds-dangerous-dealer/dp/1915590698    Tax abuse whistleblowers will earn a share of HMRC proceeds, says UK Finance Minister https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/26/tax-avoidance-whistleblowers-will-earn-share-of-any-hmrc-proceeds-rachel-reeves-confirms   Windfall tax on bank profits in the UK could raise £15bn https://positivemoney.org/press-release/windfall-tax-on-bank-profits-could-raise-ps15bn/   How to raise £60 billion for public services: ten tax reforms from Tax Justice UK https://taxjustice.uk/blog/how-to-raise-60-billion-for-public-services-our-ten-tax-reforms/   Millionaires urge MPs “tax us, the super-rich” to avoid cuts and invest in Britain https://patrioticmillionaires.uk/latest-news/millionaires-urge-mps-tax-us-the-super-rich-to-avoid-cuts-and-invest-in-britain    All our podcasts are available on our podcast website https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/ 

Sonja ist bei der Oma zu Besuch. Aber irgendwie läuft das Gespräch ein wenig aus dem Ruder. Und alles nur wegen Panama. Mit Ricarda Klingelhöfer und Susanne Hasenstab

The journalist, traveler and travel writer Ryan Murdock ist the author of the book „A sunny place for shady people“.A political reportage about the kleptocracy / corruption / criminal energy of the highest ranks of government set against the historical / straight up beautiful backdrop of the island of Malta.A conversation about the death of Daphne Caruana Galizia and what was ledig up to her murder, about the Panama Papers and institutionalised corruption, how online gambling, tax evasion etc. started with Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, about the neglected Arab history of Malta and why it's more North African than Mediterranean and how travel abroad flips your perspective of home.Infos & Links zur Folge⁠⁠Homepage von Ryan Murdock⁠⁠The Shift⁠⁠Buch „A sunny place for shady people“Folge 226 Malta, eine Reisebei Apple Podcasts | ⁠⁠bei SpotifyInfos & Links zum Podcast⁠⁠

Michael Shellenberger, journalist, author and founder of PUBLIC discusses his investigative reports on the USAID's role in censorship and political interference.He reveals how USAID refused Elon Musk's access, leading to its shutdown.Shellenberger highlighted USAID's counter-populism efforts, including funding investigative journalism through OCCRP to undermine President Donald Trump.He also explains the Panama Papers and the Hunter Biden laptop controversy and how the deep state funded the Russia Hoax.We look into the broader implications of USAID's actions, including the erosion of free speech. #USAID #Trump #elonmusk -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 USAID and the Censorship Industrial Complex02:15 USAID's Role in Counter-Populism and Regime Change04:39 USAID and the Impeachment of Trump07:49 OCCRP and USAID's Funding of Fake Journalism11:04 USAID's Involvement in Russiagate20:11 USAID's Broader Influence and Criticisms25:14 The Role of Free Speech in Civilization43:04 The Evolution of Mark Zuckerberg's Stance on Free Speech52:01 The Future of Free Speech and Civilization Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Les 10 et 11 février se tient un Sommet pour l'action sur l'intelligence artificielle (IA) à Paris, l'IA qui a des conséquences sur la presse. Analyse des espoirs, mais aussi des craintes et des dangers de cette technologie pour le journalisme.  L'Institut national de l'audiovisuel, l'INA, a publié cette semaine une cartographie des usages de l'intelligence artificielle pour le journalisme. Et ce dont on s'aperçoit, c'est que l'IA offre des avantages, comme de lui laisser les tâches répétitives pour se concentrer sur des sujets à valeur ajoutée ou de gagner du temps dans la rédaction, la vérification et même l'enquête. On l'a vu dans les Panama Papers ou d'autres fuites de documents, il est très utile de pouvoir interroger une masse de données à partir d'un robot pour extraire un compte, des liens, des ramifications...L'intelligence artificielle permet aussi de mieux connaître l'internaute et donc de lui adresser un contenu qui corresponde davantage à ses centres d'intérêt et qui favorise son engagement sur les réseaux sociaux. Elle peut aussi aider à créer des titres pertinents ou à faire remonter des tendances. Sans compter bien sûr les traductions automatiques qui peuvent rendre accessibles des médias de multiples pays.La technologie suscite des craintes dans les rédactionsCes craintes ne sont pas seulement liées à la peur de perdre son emploi. On peut se demander si les journalistes ne vont pas devenir « IA-dépendants », façonnés par les algorithmes, avec moins le souci de la découverte fortuite sur le terrain. D'autant que ces algorithmes renvoient à ce qui a été dit, écrit dans le passé, fût-il récent. Ils peuvent être un obstacle à la compréhension de l'inattendu.Il y a aussi une crainte sur les droits d'auteurs, tous les acteurs de l'IA se refusent à engager des négociations avec les médias sur ce sujet en particulier. Le New York Times a attaqué Open AI et des organisations représentant 3 000 titres de presse en France ont demandé, mercredi 5 février, que les pouvoirs publics imposent un dialogue à ces entreprises qui pillent leurs contenus pour entraîner leur modèle sans les rémunérer.À lire aussi Face à ChatGPT, le New York Times attaque en justice OpenAI et MicrosoftDe possibles dangers pour l'information L'IA fait redouter une grande vague de désinformation, surtout avec des modèles comme celui du chinois DeepSeek qui sont plus accessibles à des manipulateurs. On a vu en Roumanie comment des milliers de comptes se coordonnant pour amplifier la popularité de mots clés sur TikTok ont fait monter un candidat, au point d'entraîner l'annulation de l'élection. Le service français Viginum estime que le même type d'ingérence peut se produire en France.France Culture a d'ailleurs diffusé vendredi 7 février une émission, Les pieds sur Terre, avec des témoignages fabriqués par l'IA pour alerter sur le risque de manipulation. Alors l'IA favorise-t-elle les infox, les ingérences russes ou donne-t-elle des armes aux journalistes pour contrer cette désinformation ? Les deux sans doute. À lire aussi Intelligence artificielle : les médias s'en emparent autant qu'ils s'en méfient

Dave and Paul are back! That's right the brothers are here to talk about six more films that struck a chord with them this week. Including, "The Panama Papers," "Joint Security Area," "Best in Show," "A Taxi Driver," "Backdraft," and "I Saw the Devil."

In this week's Chatter that Matters titled "Truth Seeker," we delve into the vital and fascinating realm of investigative journalism through the perspective of Robert Cribb. Rob has received both national and international reporting awards for his investigations into offshore tax evasion, child exploitation, human trafficking, dangerous doctors, environmental hazards, and public safety. He was part of the international reporting team that produced the Pulitzer Prize-winning Panama Papers investigation in 2017.    Can democracy survive without reporters like Rob, who are willing to search within the shadows for the truth?    You will also gain insight into the emotional toll of 24/7 journalism, which often lasts for months, and the risks those who expose what others deliberately conceal in the shadows face.    Rob Cribb is also the founder and director of the Investigative Journalism Bureau, an impact-driven newsroom based at the University of Toronto that unites senior journalists, academics, students, and media organizations to share thoroughly reported stories in the public interest. The bureau is built on a decade of experimenting with a model that uncovers powerful new truths while training the next generation of investigative reporters. This pioneering work has resulted in dozens of significant investigations published on newspaper front pages, television screens, and podcast streams that have enlightened, informed, and influenced public policy.    To learn more about the Investigative Journalism Bureau, visit https://ijb.utoronto.ca

Most people will know Alex Winter from his acting career given his legacy starring in cult classic movies, but Alex is also decorated and highly respected documentary maker. His work includes The Panama Papers, Zappa, Downloaded, and the two in particular that we shall be talking about in this episode, Deep Web and The Youtube Effect. At the time of recording of this conversation with Alex a large part of the dialogue was centred around his documentary Deep Web and the story of The Silk Road, an online marketplace which pioneered in bitcoin and the deep web, patrons were able to purchase nearly anything they desired. The creator of Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht, was given a disproportionately long prison sentence consisting of double life plus 40 years. At time of releasing this podcast episode, and over a decade of time served, Ross has been released from prison with a presidential pardon. Alex Winter is able to give a unique insight into the Ross' case and the Silk Road journey, as well as the Ulbricht family to whom Alex got to know well over the years. Ross' mother, Lynn, has been a previous guest on the Stop and Search podcast. In this episode we will discuss Ross Ulbricht and his headline-making case, but we also speak about a great deal more, such as the delivery of information in this new era of global communications, what this means for the human race, challenges we face with online platforms, and yes, the 'drug war' and the many consequences of punitive policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two veteran political journalists Jim Asher and Dale Eisman who have investigated and analyzed Washington power for decades discuss what they saw in watching the Trump Inauguration and what they think it portends. It was a weird day from the guest list to the richest man in the world making a Nazi salute and it's likely to get more weird, they agree. James Asher, now retired, was a veteran investigative journalist and Pulitzer-Prize winning editor. Over his career, he worked as reporter and editor at five newspapers on the East Coast, including the Philadelphia Inquirer and The Baltimore Sun, In 2002, he moved to Washington as national investigative editor for The Knight Rider company. He later ran the Washington Bureau for the McClatchy Co., which bought Knight Ridder in 2006. Under his leadership, McClatchy set a standard for independence in Washington, winning numerous national awards for journalistic excellence. In 2017, he shared a Pulitzer for his work on the global Panama Papers document leak about off-shore tax havens. In all, he managed and edited four other projects that were finalists for a Pulitzer, including two for McClatchy and two for The Sun.  After leaving McClatchy, he worked for Injustice Watch, a nonprofit focused on criminal justice reform, and he helped The Associated Press with its coverage of the Mueller investigation of Donald Trump.  A native of Utica, NY, Asher holds a B.S. and a M.S. from Syracuse University and did postgraduate work in finance, economics and accounting in Temple University's MBA program. Dale Eisman is a veteran journalist who capped a 37-year newspaper career in Virginia and Washington DC with an eight-year stint advocating for good governance as a writer and editor at Common Cause. He's covered trials in state and federal courts and campaigns for offices from city council to the Virginia statehouse to the US House and Senate. He's also been catapulted off aircraft carriers and tracked sailors, soldiers, airmen and Marines in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Now retired, he lives in Surf City, NC.

Ni år efter at Skat købte de lækkede Panama Papers »for at fange skatteunddragere«, kan Berlingske nu afsløre, at stribevis af straffesager er blevet lagt ned af NSK og anklagemyndigheden. Ingen er endnu blevet tiltalt. Det strafferetlige opgør »er en fuser«, lyder det fra eksdepartementschef i Skatteministeriet. Skat fremhæver det skattemæssige provenu. Find alle højtlæste artikler fra Berlingske herSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Konsulenthuset McKinsey mener man skal gribe mulighederne i uroligt 2025. Tysk økonom frygter at Tyskland får svært ved at forny sig. Panama Papers har ikke ført til nogen sager. Pensionskasser frygter at Trump vil begrænse mulighed for aktivt ejerskab. Biden blokerer salg af klenodie. Aktiestigninger tilbage i USA. Vært: Lasse Ladefoged (lala@borsen.dk)  

Danny and Derek speak with Ryan Grim of Drop Site News and Yann Philippin of the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) about Drop Site's story on revelations about the US government being the largest funder of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), the journalistic organization working with outlets to bring to light such stories as the Panama Papers or the Pandora Papers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Bernstein - Secrecy World: Inside the Panama Papers Investigation of Illicit Money Networks and the Global EliteJuly 14A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist takes us inside the world revealed by the Panama Papers, a landscape of illicit money, political corruption, and fraud on a global scale.A hidden circulatory system flows beneath the surface of global finance, carrying trillions of dollars from drug trafficking, tax evasion, bribery, and other illegal enterprises. This network masks the identities of the individuals who benefit from these activities, aided by bankers, lawyers, and auditors who get paid to look the other way.In Secrecy World, the Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter Jake Bernstein explores this shadow economy and how it evolved, drawing on millions of leaked documents from the files of the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca—a trove now known as the Panama Papers—as well as other journalistic and government investigations. Bernstein shows how shell companies operate, how they allow the superwealthy and celebrities to escape taxes, and how they provide cover for illicit activities on a massive scale by crime bosses and corrupt politicians across the globe.Bernstein traveled to the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and within the United States to uncover how these strands fit together—who is involved, how they operate, and the real-world impact. He recounts how Mossack Fonseca was exposed and what lies ahead for the corporations, banks, law firms, individuals, and governments that are implicated.Secrecy World offers a disturbing and sobering view of how the world really works and raises critical questions about financial and legal institutions we may once have trusted.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Ralph welcomes international human rights lawyer and activist, and former senior United Nations human rights official Craig Mokhiber to discuss Israel and Gaza—if Israel should be thrown out of the UN, how Trump's positions will compare to Biden's, and whether we're starting to see cracks in Israel's wall of impunity. Plus, Ralph shares a possible ray of light in Trump's cabinet, a warning about the cost of credit cards for small businesses, and some tough love for AARP.Craig Mokhiber is an international human rights lawyer and activist, and a former senior United Nations human rights official. A human rights activist in the 1980s, he would go on to serve for more than three decades at the United Nations, with postings in Switzerland, Palestine, Afghanistan, and UN Headquarters in New York. In October of 2023, he left the United Nations, penning a widely read letter criticizing the UN's human rights failures in the Middle East, warning of unfolding genocide in Gaza, and calling for a new approach to Palestine and Israel based on international law, human rights, and equality. Gaza is now the world capital of child amputation. And that doesn't even cover the true horror, because Israel blocks any anesthesia from entering Gaza as a means of imposing further agony on the population that they are subjecting to genocide. Which means those amputations are being carried out on children and adults without anesthesia and often without sterile equipment or adequate hospitals, such that even if they survive the excruciating agony of an amputation without anesthesia, they may well not survive the side effects. They may well not survive the infection.Craig MokhiberThe irony is that in November, the UN announced that Israel had paid its dues in full in order to preserve its membership and to continue to fund the UN— an organization that the Israelis say is a terrorist, anti-Semitic organization dedicated to its destruction, is an organization that they have decided to be a member of and to fund. So when you look at the kind of propaganda that they distribute…You can see how ironic and how outrageous it really is. I've said that it would be hard to imagine any country in the history of the organization more deserving—at a minimum—of suspension from the UN General Assembly. No country in history has violated the principles of the UN Charter more than Israel, and it has done so from the moment of its admission in 1948. Craig MokhiberWe can certainly expect a dangerous four years under Trump. There's no denying it…But we shouldn't forget that we've just had a four-year term under Biden and Harris in which they undid none of those policies, and in which they actually supported horrific international crimes being perpetrated by Israel. And Biden and his administration were at the helm of the brutal repression of human rights defenders here in the United States, on college campuses and workplaces and the streets and in media places. So we're going to go from genocide abroad and repression at home under Biden to more genocide abroad and repression at home under Trump. The only difference is that Trump won't waste his time on the kind of mendacious pretense of civility and humanitarian concern that was peddled by Biden and Harris as it murdered babies in their thousands. Craig MokhiberAARP has maybe 18 million members. That's a big, big organization, and we want it on our side. We want it on the side of single-payer, universal insurance, full Medicare for all.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 12/4/241. On Tuesday, right-wing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to stage a coup, declaring martial law and stationing troops outside of the South Korean National Assembly in an attempt to block lawmakers from assembling and voting to overturn his decree. Reuters reports that while Yoon used the pretext of cracking down on “North Korean anti-state forces," he “did not cite any specific threat” and instead focused on his domestic political opponents. Some contend that this move was meant to stave off prosecution of his wife, who is under investigation for corruption. When lawmakers were finally able to enter the National Assembly, all 190 members present voted to overturn the decree, including members of Yoon's own party. Former Democratic President Moon Jae-in urged the National Assembly to “act quickly to protect our democracy from crumbling." Even still, Yoon initially refused to call off the military, only folding after the Korean unions declared a general strike and the defense minister tendered his resignation. South Korea has previously been ruled by U.S.-backed dictators, including Syngman Rhee, Park Chung-Hee, and Chun Doo-hwan. Almost 30,000 American troops are stationed in the country and a provision in the American-drafted Korean constitution gives the U.S. emergency powers to take over the South Korean military.2. In Western Europe, the governments of Germany and France are collapsing. CNN reports that weak economic performance led German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SDP to dismiss his finance minister, Christian Lindner of the FDP, which in turn resulted in that party pulling out of Scholz's governing coalition – leaving Scholz in charge of a minority government. According to this report, Scholz committed to holding a confidence vote set for January 15th; if he loses that vote, a snap election could be held as early as March 2025, well ahead of the scheduled September elections. Meanwhile in France, Macron's center-right coalition is facing no confidence motions from the Left and far-Right. This crisis boils down to a budget showdown hinging on a social security austerity measure that Prime Minister Michel Barnier rammed through without a vote, per Le Monde. Mathilde Panot of the left-wing France Unbowed party is quoted in Reuters saying "Faced with this umpteenth denial of democracy, we will censure the government…We are living in political chaos because of Michel Barnier's government and Emmanuel Macron's presidency."3. In their December 2024 report, Prisoners for Peace lists four Israeli refuseniks: Itamar Greenberg, who has already spent 105 days in prison and has now been sentenced to another 45 days; Yuval Moav, who has been in prison for 125 days and may face yet more jail time – and now Itamar and Yuval are joined by Soul Behar Tzalik and Iddo Eilam, who were both sentenced to 30 days on November 27th. All four refuseniks are just 18 years old. They are affiliated with the Israeli refusenik peace group, Mesarvot.4. The Financial Times reports that the United States is exerting pressure on Ukraine to lower its age of conscription from 25 to just 18 years old. A senior U.S. military official is quoted saying “The simple truth is that Ukraine is not currently mobilising or training enough soldiers to replace their battlefield losses while keeping pace with Russia's growing military.” This piece frames this push as part of the Biden administration's feverish attempts to “deploy $7bn in security assistance to Kyiv before…Donald Trump takes office,” and cites estimates that Ukraine needs at least another 160,000 soldiers to replenish its ranks. Anti-war advocates have long decried the United States' role in perpetuating this war rather than seeking a negotiated settlement, resulting in a staggering loss of Ukrainian and Russian lives. For his part, President Zelenskyy told the Ukrainian parliament last week “Let there be no speculation — our state is not preparing to lower the mobilisation age.”5. In another case of foreign policy being made in the liminal space between the Biden and Trump administrations, AP reports China has announced they will ban exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and other high-tech materials with military applications to the United States. in retaliation for the U.S. limiting semiconductor-related exports – and for Donald Trump's threats to impose steep tariffs on the People's Republic. Lin Jian of the Chinese Foreign Ministry is quoted saying “China has lodged stern protests with the U.S. for its…malicious suppression of China's technological progress…illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction against Chinese companies.”6. In yet another instance of Trump conducting foreign policy before his term begins, the president-elect has already provoked a diplomatic incident with Canada and Mexico. Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on the two countries unless they “stem the flow of migrants and drugs,” per AP. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, rather than standing together with Mexico, met with Trump to convince him that the two countries should not be treated equally. In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said “Mexico must be respected, especially by its trading partners,” and added that Canada “could only wish they had the cultural riches Mexico has.”7. A new bombshell report comes to us from Drop Site. This time, it concerns the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, OCCRP, which is one of the “largest and most powerful” news organizations in the world. As this report notes, the OCCRP works with major newspapers across the globe to collaboratively publish major stories, including the Panama Papers. Yet, an investigation led by French outlet Mediapart, Italian outlet Il Fatto Quotidiano, Reporters United and Drop Site itself – along with the German NDR, though they were pressured to pull their own story – revealed a stunning truth at the heart of the OCCRP: more than half of its funding comes directly from the U.S. government. This story is complex and the reporters involved are not trying to discredit the reporting done by the OCCRP. But the public deserves to know who is funding the journalism they consume.8. Matt Bruenig's NLRB Edge has documented a remarkable case before the labor board involving the U.S. Postal Service. As Bruenig lays out, back in 2021 “Nicolas Montross, a letter carrier…invoked his contractual right…to not work more than 60 hours in a week. After working nearly 60 hours, [he] returned undelivered mail to the facility and left work.” At that point, he was called to a “pre-disciplinary interview” with his supervisor, who “questioned whether Montross's loyalty lay with the union or USPS, threatened him with discipline and criminal prosecution, and attempted to determine who had informed him about his contractual rights.” Montross eventually resigned, believing if he did not, he would face criminal charges. When this case finally made it to the NLRB, they ruled that the USPS had violated federal labor law and ordered them to offer Montross reinstatement with back pay and benefits – called “make-whole” relief – among other remedies. Yet, the USPS is now challenging make-whole relief, which has been standard practice at the Biden NLRB since 2022. As Bruenig writes, “Shouldn't the Biden administration be telling the USPS to cut it out, lest they manage to undermine one of the Biden NLRB's major accomplishments?”9. Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, Senator Bernie Sanders has sought to hold Trump to the promises he made during the campaign. On November 15th, Sanders wrote “I look forward to working with the Trump Administration on fulfilling his promise to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. We cannot continue to allow big banks to make record profits by ripping off Americans by charging them 25 to 30% interest rates. That is usury.” Now, Sanders is seeking to leverage Elon Musk's government efficiency initiative to curb runaway Pentagon spending. On December 1st, he wrote “Elon Musk is right. The Pentagon, with a budget of $886 billion, just failed its 7th audit in a row. It's lost track of billions. Last year, only 13 senators voted against the Military Industrial Complex and a defense budget full of waste and fraud. That must change.” Put simply, Sanders is calling the Trump bluff. He ran, and won, on a populist economic message. If anyone can get him to deliver, it's Bernie – and if Trump backs down, he will be exposed as beholden to the corporate powers that be.10. Finally, on a lighter note, this week saw the resurrection of notorious corporate criminal firm Enron, via what CNN calls an “elaborate joke.” In short, this report finds that instead of a reincarnation of the scandal-plagued energy giant, this is merely a T-shirt company which bought the Enron trademark and is trying to capitalize on it. So, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. We have quite enough criminal corporations, no need to raise the dead.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Den stora landvinningen inom den grävande journalistiken det senaste decenniet har varit stora internationella samarbeten om enorma dataläckor. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. De brukar ha namn som Panama Papers eller Pegasus Project eller Laundromat och vara samordnade av internationella grävorganisationer. Du har ofta sett de svenska delarna av gräven i Uppdrag Granskning på SVT.Men i veckan har det blivit storbråk i just dessa internationella grävkretsar, efter en artikel på franska grävsajten Mediapart. Där publicerades explosiva anklagelser mot det i dag resursstarkaste av de internationella grävarnätverken, Organized crime and corruption reporting project, OCCRP. Reporter: Lasse TruedsonFörra veckan publicerade Dagens Nyheter en lång intervju med affärsmannen Joachim Kuylenstierna. Den handlade om hur han det senaste året blivit utpressad - levt på flykt och under stäniga hot. Men mitt i intervjun fanns även en uppgift som fick oss på Medierna att haja till. Under november förra året fick affärsmannen ett meddelande från utpressarna — han och hans företag skulle hamna på löpsedlarna i veckan. I reportaget görs det en stor sak av att det 8 dagar efter hotet kom en publicering i Aftonbladet, en granskning av Kuylenstiernas bolag baserad på en 15 gammal bandinspelning. Det här gjorde oss såklart nyfikna, blev Aftonbladet ett verktyg för gängkriminella, eller är det DN som som gjort en höna av en fjäder? Reporter: Erik Petersson

What Happened to the News Reporting, Plus ATF Raid In Waco and More? Parole Board Bombshell, and the State of Journalism. What happened to investigative journalism? That's a question that continues to resonate as modern newsrooms struggle under financial constraints and shifting priorities. Legendary investigative journalist Robert Riggs believes this critical form of journalism is fading fast in the U.S. His thoughts on this topic, paired with his groundbreaking coverage of the 1993 ATF raid in Waco and the corruption scandal involving the Texas Parole Board, highlight how far news reporting has evolved—and why it matters. Check out and follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms.    Robert Riggs a semi-retired Investigative Journalist and host of the True Crime Reporter® Podcast is our guest. Listen to the interview with Robert as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show website, also available on Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The Decline of Investigative Journalism   Investigative journalism, often called "watchdog reporting," requires time, resources, and a commitment to exposing wrongdoing. Unfortunately, the financial realities of today's media landscape have made this increasingly rare. Riggs points to the rise of legal fears and the preference for sensational opinion pieces as the death knell for many American news outlets' investigative efforts.  Traditionally spearheaded by newspapers and freelancers, investigative work is expensive and time-consuming. With the decline in advertising revenue, many outlets have cut back, leaving only nonprofit organizations like ProPublica or international collaborations (e.g., the Panama Papers) to fill the gap. This lack of funding has diminished the public's access to deeply researched, fact-based stories. What Happened to the News Reporting? Look for more stories about this in platforms like Medium and Newsbreak. Riggs on the ATF Raid in Waco: A Journalist's Perspective   Few events showcase the power of investigative journalism better than the 1993 ATF raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas. Robert Riggs was on the ground, covering the harrowing 51-day siege that ended in tragedy with a fiery explosion and the deaths of nearly 80 people, including 22 children.   The raid began on February 28, 1993, when 70 agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) attempted to serve search and arrest warrants. They were met with gunfire from inside the compound, reportedly involving illegal machine guns. The resulting two-hour gun battle left four federal agents and six Davidians dead, with many others wounded.  The interview with here is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, which is available as a free podcast on their website on platforms like Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The cult's leader, David Koresh, claimed to be the spiritual heir to King David and preached apocalyptic visions based on the Book of Revelation. As Riggs reported during the siege, the buildup of weapons and Koresh's radical teachings created a volatile situation that drew national attention. Riggs' coverage stood out for its depth, earning him accolades and cementing his reputation as one of journalism's finest.  What Happened to the News Reporting, Plus ATF Raid In Waco and More? Keep informed by following the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Newsbreak, Medium and other social media platforms. Exposing the Parole Board Bombshell   Investigative journalism's importance is further exemplified in Riggs' exposé of corruption within the Texas Parole Board. His reporting uncovered a shocking process where favors—including luxury cars for board members—facilitated the release of dangerous criminals like Kenneth McDuff.   McDuff, a former death row inmate, was paroled under a cloud of corruption. Riggs revealed how this system jeopardized public safety, ultimately prompting reforms in Texas' parole system. Riggs' tenacity earned him the George Foster Peabody Award for investigative reporting and national recognition for his fearless pursuit of truth. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, which is available as a free podcast on their website on platforms like Apple, Spotify and most major podcast platforms.    Why Podcasts Are Filling the Gap   In an era where traditional journalism is struggling, platforms like "True Crime Reporter® Podcast" and the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcas are stepping in to provide audiences with detailed, immersive storytelling. What Happened to the News Reporting? Social media outlets like Facebook and Instagram also amplify the story, bringing it to a new generation.  The rise of podcasts as a medium reflects the public's hunger for authentic, in-depth reporting. Recognized with a Webby Award for Best True Crime Podcast, Riggs' work demonstrates that while traditional investigative journalism may be waning, its principles can thrive in new formats.  Platforms like the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, Apple Podcasts and Spotify make these stories more accessible, allowing listeners to become informed and vigilant.  How Big Tech Platforms Are Changing the Media Landscape   Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Apple, and Spotify are reshaping how people consume news and entertainment. For Riggs, this shift presents both challenges and opportunities. While these platforms offer unprecedented reach for podcasts and independent creators, they also contribute to the decline of traditional outlets by monopolizing advertising revenue.   Social media algorithms prioritize engagement over accuracy, amplifying sensationalism and misinformation. Riggs uses his extensive archive of reporters' notebooks to craft narratives that are as educational as they are engaging. What Happened to the News Reporting, Plus ATF Raid In Waco and More? Be sure to follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. The Future of Investigative Journalism   Despite its challenges, investigative journalism remains crucial for democracy and accountability. Riggs' body of work serves as a reminder of the impact journalists can have when given the resources and freedom to dig deep. From Waco's fiery conclusion to the murky dealings of the Texas Parole Board, these stories emphasize the enduring need for fearless reporting. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. Be sure to check out our website. 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Un'ammenda per una correzione: la settimana scorsa ho parlato di Covestro, oggetto dell'interesse della compagnia petrolifera emiratina ADNOC. L'azienda che produce, distribuisce e commercializza polimeri plastici non è uno spin-off di BASF, ma di Bayer, l'altro colosso chimico tedesco, agli onori delle cronache più recenti per l'acquisizione della Monsanto, che sinora è costata a Bayer miliardi di spese per le cause intentate negli Stati Uniti. Torniamo alle novità principali della settimana: il taglio dei tassi da parte della Fed e la nuova Commissione Europea. Al super falco Dombrovskis, oltre a tutti i dossier economici, spetteranno produttività e semplificazione, due grandi capitoli dell'analisi impietosa di Draghi. Poi c'è energia e Green Deal, affidati alla spagnola Ribera, unica socialista di peso nel blocco della Commissione. Alla lotta contro l'elusione e l'evasione fiscale va l'ex ministro delle finanze olandese Wopke Hoekstra, che rimarrà anche commissario per il clima. Hoekstra è stato azionista di una società offshore coinvolta nello scandalo dei Panama Papers: dai documenti emerse che l'allora ministro delle finanze aveva avuto per anni un interesse in una società delle Isole Vergini Britanniche, che controllava tra l'altro società di safari in Kenya e Tanzania. Il neo commissario dovrà confrontarsi con dossier molto complessi, primo tra tutti quello prodotto dalla storica sentenza della Corte di Giustizia sui benefici fiscali concessi dall'Irlanda ad Apple, che ora dovrà restituire 13 miliardi di euro a Dublino. L'Unione ha perso un round con Google, a cui è stata annullata una multa da 1,5 miliardi di euro comminata da Bruxelles per abuso di posizione dominante nella pubblicità online. Ma le Big Tech non si curano molto delle regole e dei dibattiti connessi al loro predominio. La più aggressiva rimane Microsoft, che ha appena annunciato un piano di investimento comune con BlackRock per investire nell'intelligenza artificiale. Sulla decisione della Fed di tagliare di mezzo punto percentuale il tasso ufficiale di sconto e dello 0,25% i Fed Funds, segnaliamo sempre il commento di Donato Masciandaro, che la scorsa settimana criticava duramente Lagarde e non risparmia critiche pesanti nei confronti del governatore della banca USA. Come titola oggi il Sole, le borse hanno registrato un ennesimo record, ma il taglio della Fed c'entra solo fino a un certo punto, poiché pesa maggiormente l'andamento del PIL. Quel che è certo è che, accanto ai titoli hi-tech, banche e pharma stanno macinando utili. Intermediari finanziari e istituti di credito hanno registrato nel terzo trimestre del 2024 una redditività del 20,6%, a fronte di una crescita del 6,6% del fatturato. Allo stesso modo, l'healthcare, che include Big Pharma e biomedicale, ha visto utili in crescita del 20,4%, con vendite aumentate del 7,7%. Interessante l'analisi europea che contrasta con alcuni punti dell'analisi di Draghi sulla competitività del Vecchio Continente: in testa per redditività ci sono le utility, seguite dalle società finanziarie ed energetiche, mentre le tecnologiche europee sono in drammatica flessione (-29,1%). Draghi sottolineava gli alti costi dell'energia in Europa, imputandoli in gran parte alla speculazione finanziaria e degli operatori, un quadro con cui dovranno fare i conti i nuovi commissari economici scelti dalla von der Leyen. Tornando all'Europa, il tracollo delle vendite di auto dimostra che la crisi del settore ha ben poco a che fare con le regole di Bruxelles per la transizione all'elettrico. Per l'Italia, il segretario della FIOM, Michele De Palma, che da oltre 10 anni segue il comparto dell'auto, lo ha spiegato chiaramente. In parallelo, l'Unione Europea ha perso un round con Google, a cui è stata annullata una multa da 1,5 miliardi di euro per abuso di posizione dominante nella pubblicità online. Tuttavia, le Big Tech non sembrano molto preoccupate dalle regole e dai dibattiti sul loro predominio. Microsoft, la più aggressiva tra loro, ha recentemente annunciato un piano di investimento comune con BlackRock per investire nell'intelligenza artificiale.

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're diving into the flashy and often thrilling world of cinematic money scenes as we count down our Top 5 Cash Scenes in movies. We'll also discuss the complexities of financial manipulation in The Laundromat (2019) and switch gears to the animated high stakes of Thunderbirds Are Go.Top 5 Cash Scenes in Movies:The Dark Knight (2008) - The Joker's notorious scene where he burns a mountain of cash is not only visually striking but also serves as a profound statement on his anarchistic views towards money and power.No Country for Old Men (2007) - The suspenseful scene where Llewelyn Moss discovers a case full of cash amidst a drug deal gone wrong is pivotal. It sets the tone for the cat-and-mouse chase that underpins the movie's tension.Scarface (1983) - Tony Montana's famous “money laundering” montage showcases his rise to power. The visual of cash flowing through counting machines as he builds his empire is iconic in cinema history.The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - Jordan Belfort's indulgent lifestyle fueled by ill-gotten gains is epitomized in the scene where he and his cohorts toss cash around their office, highlighting the excess and moral decay of his financial practices.It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) - The chaotic scramble for cash buried under the "big W" provides not only comedic gold but also a critical look at greed and desperation as every character vies for the hidden treasure.The Laundromat, directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Meryl Streep, delves into the shadowy world of financial fraud and the repercussions of the Panama Papers. The film intertwines multiple narratives to explore how money laundering affects people from different walks of life. While it aims to shed light on complex financial deceptions, the film's sprawling approach to storytelling sometimes dilutes its impact, leaving us wishing for a tighter narrative focus. Shifting to a more family-friendly portrayal of high-tech adventures, Thunderbirds Are Go revisits the beloved world of the Tracy family and their life-saving missions. Although not focused on cash per se, the show's funding by the secretive and wealthy Tracy family and their high-stakes rescues offer a lighter way to discuss the power and responsibilities that come with great wealth. We hated it.Whether you're drawn to the dramatic flair of cash flying around in films or intrigued by the intricate depictions of financial malfeasance in modern cinema, today's episode promises a rich exploration of money's cinematic allure and its real-world implications. Join us as we unravel the tales of treasure and treachery that make these cash scenes so compelling.

In the latest installment of our oral history project, we meet a scientist who's been supporting  deep investigative journalism projects for more than a decade. This collaboration between Neo4j and journalists helped to uncover Russian interference in the 2016 election and the Panama Papers - an investigation of one of the biggest ever global corruption scandals that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize.We Meet:Neo4j Chief Scientist Dr. Jim WebberCredits:The show is produced by Jennifer Strong and Emma Cillekens. It's mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Anthony Green.

Italian economist Pasquale Tridico, newly elected chair of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Tax Matters, has some fresh ideas to curb tax avoidance, which he says will be one of his top priorities. His committee can't propose legislation or substantially alter it in any way. But the panel has gained influence and exposure over time. Set up soon after the Panama Papers leaks, the committee has become a forum for politicians, companies, researchers, and activists to share opinions and research. And increasingly, policymakers are tuning in. That's the momentum Tridico wants to maintain. He proposes a European registry of assets to limit tax avoidance and to help improve the effectiveness of the global minimum corporate tax rules. Tridico says such a ledger could help ensure the minimum tax rules have more bite. Bloomberg reporter Saim Saeed spoke with Tridico about these plans for the subcommittee, and how they can impact European tax policy. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

In this episode, David Warren – Co-Founder and Chairman of Bridgeford Trust Company – interviews Enrique Hernandez-Pulido and Raúl Villarreal Garza – Partners at Procopio, an AmLaw 200 corporate and litigation law firm. Enrique and Raúl share insights into Procopio's success and their diverse backgrounds, contributing to a remarkable team of attorneys with licenses in the U.S. and abroad. The discussion focuses on the current political and economic environment in Mexico and the tension clients are experiencing. Enrique and Raúl discuss how Mexican clients are navigating recent developments, including the election in Mexico, which presents both opportunities and concerns. They emphasize the importance of jurisdiction selection and fiduciary duty amid the uncertainty many are feeling. As they conclude, David asks for their views on the strong push for transparency through CRS, FATCA, and CTA, balancing client privacy with regulatory demands. They also discuss the impact of the Pandora Papers and Panama Papers, defending the trust industry's stance on asset protection, privacy versus secrecy, and tax planning versus tax evasion.

(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Luis Navia is a former Cartel kingpin. For 25 years, Navia was the preeminent smuggling expert for the Mexican, Colombian, and European Cartels. He was taken down in one of the largest drug raids of all time, “Operation Journey” (2000). - BUY LUIS NAVIA's BOOK, “Pure Narco”: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Narco-Story-Inside-Cartels/dp/1538155516  EPISODE LINKS: - Julian Dorey PODCAST MERCH: https://juliandorey.myshopify.com/ - Support our Show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey  - BUY Guest's Books & Films IN MY AMAZON STORE: https://amzn.to/3RPu952  JULIAN YT CHANNELS: - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips  - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily   - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP  ***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Luis: The “Keyser Soze” of the Cartels; Cartels & Morality 7:56 - Luis born in Cuba before Castro; How Luis' father got $$$ out of Cuba; Luis hated school 14:52 - Luis falls in love w/ music 18:47 - Hot Girl recruits Luis into Cartel Business 30:49 - Luis gets in w/ the Ochoa Cartel & “El Polli” 38:47 - Luis' first roles working for Cartel; Old Days Cartel Logistics & Payouts 46:49 - Luis' Great Santa Cruz Client Story; Who dealt w/ “clients” directly 50:41 - Luis becomes the Cartel logistics God; Surfer Smuggling; Luis *really* did this stuff 55:13 - Polli flees to Colombia; Joel gets killed; Why Polli trusted Luis 58:18 - Backstory of Hitman “Mario”; Why did Luis hang w/ Sicarios?; Luis views on Hitmen 1:05:00 - Luis goes “Plaxico Burress” on a gun story; Mario's *sad* fate (Story) 1:11:13 - Mario Hotel Room Story 1:14:21 - Luis kidnapped by Guerillas in Colombia; Chokoloskee Island Smuggling Operation 1:20:22 - Luis begins working w/ Medellin Transporters; Luis' scary debt to Mario Story 1:25:49 - Luis starts working w/ Mexican Cartel Kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero; “El Negro” 1:30:54 - The CIA's man in the Cartel 1:37:11 - Luis expands his distribution network & connects w/ Mob; Buying planes 1:43:48 - Panama Papers; Luis' Shell company set-up; Operation Bittersweet 1:52:39 - CIA Spy Brian Dennard; & Cartels; Kiki Camarena; CIA & C*caine Trade 2:00:43 - CIA's “Southern Air” Plane Company Front; Legalization idea; Cali Cartel 2:10:23 - Cartel asks Luis to hide Kiki Camarena Killer; Cancun Op Spot 2:13:10 - Meeting & working w/ Pablo Escobar; The Christopher Columbus Plan 2:23:24 - Luis working w/ Northern Valley Cartel in Colombia during Los Pepes Escobar Era 2:28:14 - Sinister convo w/ Monoendo; Colombia crazy in early 90s 2:33:37 - Does Luis fear death?; Luis' Havana, Cuba Scare (Story) 2:36:10 - Luis had many fake identities (Stories) 2:42:30 - Luis kidnapped by Cartel for 21 days (Story) 2:53:16 - Luis relationship with cartel kingpins “Rasguno” & Ivan Urdinola 2:57:57 - Merchandise Splattering incident; Urdinola's wife allegedly kills him 3:05:01 - Luis threatened to be fed to Crocodiles FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY: INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/  INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/  X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey CREDITS: - Host, Producer, and Editor: Julian Dorey - In-Studio Producer & Spanish Translator: Alessi Allaman: https://www.instagram.com/allaman.docyou/ ~ Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “JULIANDOREY”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier ~ Music via Artlist.io ~ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 221 - Luis Navia

Next Friday's poll will be between hardliner Saeed Jalili and rival Masoud Pezeshkian, seen as a reformist, who both failed to secure a majority. Also: the acquittal of all 28 people charged with money laundering following the Panama Papers scandal, and a Yazidi choir of victims of the Islamic State group sing of their memories.

Im Kanton Wallis und im Tessin ist es zu schweren Unwetterschäden gekommen. In beiden Kantonen sind Bäche und Flüsse über die Ufer getreten, diverse Täler sind auf dem Landweg nicht mehr erreichbar. Die Behörden arbeiten auf Hochtouren. Weitere Themen: 2016 wurde mit den "Panama Papers" ein globaler Finanzskandal aufgedeckt. Doch zur Verurteilung der Tatverdächtigen kommt es nun nicht mehr: Aus Mangel an Beweisen wurden alle 28 Angeklagten freigesprochen. Wie ist dieses Urteil zu deuten? Kritische Metalle und Mineralien sind unverzichtbar, um die Energiewende zu schaffen. Europa möchte deshalb eigene Produktionsstätten fördern. Doch das ist aufwändig, teuer - und schmutzig.

AP correspondent Laurence Brooks reports more than two dozen people named in the Panama Papers case have been cleared of criminal charges.

Weidel und Chrupalla auf AfD-Parteitag als Doppelspitze bestätigt, Proteste gegen AfD-Parteitag in Essen, Gericht spricht Angeklagte im Finanzskandal um die "Panama-Papers" frei, Präsidentenwahl im Iran entscheidet sich erst in einer Stichwahl, Ergebnisse der Fußball-Europameisterschaft, Die Lage des DFB-Teams vor dem EM-Spiel gegen Dänemark, Start der Tour de France, Owen Ansah läuft als erster deutscher Sprinter 100 Meter unter zehn Sekunden, Die Lottozahlen, Windjammerparade in Kiel, Das Wetter Hinweis: Die Beiträge zur Fußball-Europameisterschaft dürfen aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden. Die Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet

Alla vigilia delle elezioni europee del 2024, il fronte delle Destre, più o meno estreme, si presenta più forte che mai, anche grazie all'affermazione in Italia del partito di Giorgia Meloni. "È un fenomeno in atto sotto i nostri occhi, ovunque nel 'Continente nero', che rischiamo di diventare", scrive Francesco Cancellato nel suo ultimo saggio sulla Destra alla conquista dell'Europa, uscito a marzo per Rizzoli. Il tema è stato al centro dell'incontron ell'ambito della prima edizione di Valigia Blu Live durante il Festival Internazionale del Giornalismo di Perugia con il direttore di Fanpage, Francesco Cancellato, la corrispondente da Berlino per la Repubblica, Tonia Mastrobuoni, e il giornalista Stefano Vergine, che per l'Espresso ha contribuito a inchieste internazionali come Panama Papers, Malta Files e FootballLeaks. Regia: Vudio Musica: Ska-p, Wellcome to hell

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump will face the witness he fears the most in his criminal trial.Then, on the rest of the menu, legal action to ‘hollow out' Brown v. Kansas Board of Education is moving at deliberate speed; the Los  Angeles Police Department arrested a suspect for the break-in at the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass; and, after a recent exodus has left only a little more than a hundred obstetricians left in the state, an Idaho group is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the public portion of the Panama Papers trial has come to an unexpectedly speedy end; and, two more mayoral candidates in Mexico were found dead late Friday night, bringing to seventeen the number of contenders slain in the lead-up to the June 2 election.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help."-- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

The Panama Papers refer to the 11.5 million leaked encrypted confidential documents that were the property of Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca. The documents were released on April 3, 2016, by the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ), dubbing them the “Panama Papers.”The document exposed the network of more than 214,000 tax havens involving people and entities from 200 different nations. A yearlong team effort by SZ and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) went into deciphering the encrypted files before the revelations were made public.Apologies there is a chunk from the beginning of this interview, it starts with talking about shell companies and money laundering and misses out Mr Bernstein's bio. Jake Bernstein is an American investigative journalist and author. He previously worked with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. During a 25-year career, he has reported on the civil war in Central America, industrial pollution in Texas, political corruption in Miami, system-crashing greed on Wall Street, and the secret world of offshore accounts and money laundering. He has written travel pieces, reviewed movies and books, and has appeared as a radio and TV journalist.His 2017 book, Secrecy World: Inside the Panama Papers Investigation of Illicit Money Networks and the Global Elite, takes an in-depth look at the evolution of offshore financial assets, as seen through the Panama Papers, and the journalists and investigators who tried to break through its secrecy. The book was made into a feature film titled The Laundromat, directed by Steven Soderbergh. Bernstein received an executive producer credit on the film.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Continuing from our last episode, we're joined again by Brooke Harrington, Professor of Sociology at Dartmouth College and Herbert Chang, Assistant Professor of Quantitative Social Science at Dartmouth College. In this episode, Brooke and Herbert explore their research findings on the offshore financial system and discuss why policy interventions to date targeting wealth management have largely failed. They then explore how the findings of their research offer a way forward.    Connect: Simplifying Complexity on Twitter Sean Brady on Twitter Sean Brady on LinkedIn Brady Heywood website This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Entrevista con Laura Haro, candidata del Frente Fuerza y Corazón por Jalisco al gobierno del EstadoSección de Pliego "la Pólvora" Villarreal

Facts & Spins for April 10, 2024 Top Stories: Trial begins for 27 suspects connected to the Panama Papers scandal, a European court rules Swiss climate inaction violated the rights of citizens, Joe Biden announces further student debt relief plans, the president agrees to pay Taiwan's TSMC $6.6B to ramp up US chip production, David Cameron meets Donald Trump in Florida, Tesla settles a lawsuit over a fatal Autopilot crash, an RFK Jr. staffer reportedly claims her top goal is to “get rid of Biden,” mortar fire kills three Tanzanian soldiers in the DR Congo, Japanese firms warn AI could lead to a collapse in social order, and Mattel introduces a new “more inclusive” version of Scrabble. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

Europe's human rights court ruled that their rights were violated by climate inaction. Also: trial begins of 27 people charged in connection with the Panama Papers scandal, and Scrabble gets a makeover.

From the BBC World Service: After U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned about cheap Chinese green imports, business leaders in Europe are sharing their concerns about Beijing’s impact on the sector. Then, the money-laundering of 27 people connected to the Panama Papers gets underway. And later: Politicians have long utilized social media to reach voters. But whether (semi-embarassing) short dance videos are in store, is utilizing TikTok the right move for politicians?

From the BBC World Service: After U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned about cheap Chinese green imports, business leaders in Europe are sharing their concerns about Beijing’s impact on the sector. Then, the money-laundering of 27 people connected to the Panama Papers gets underway. And later: Politicians have long utilized social media to reach voters. But whether (semi-embarassing) short dance videos are in store, is utilizing TikTok the right move for politicians?

The trial of 27 people charged in the "Panama Papers" tax evasion and money laundering scandal opened in Panama on Monday. After the first day of hearings, we take a look back at the bombshell investigation that showed how the world's rich and famous used shell companies to avoid their domestic tax authorities. Also in this edition, FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn reports on US President Joe Biden's second attempt at cancelling student loan debt for 30 million Americans. 

In today's episode, we're joined by Brooke Harrington, Professor of Sociology at Dartmouth College and Herbert Chang, Assistant Professor of Quantitative Social Science at Dartmouth College, to discuss the world of offshore finance. You'll hear about how using offshore finance is akin to eating at a restaurant and skipping out on the bill, and how Brooke trained to be a wealth manager to better understand how the industry works. Brooke and Herbert then discuss how they used the data from the Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers to undertake quantitative research into the networks that make offshore finance possible.   Connect: Simplifying Complexity on Twitter Sean Brady on Twitter Sean Brady on LinkedIn Brady Heywood website This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 988, published last April 16, 2018. Jason Hartman does this episode from the US territory of Puerto Rico, where he's spent a few days seeing if he wants to live in this tax haven. The thing about Puerto Rico, however, is that while it might be a place with low tax, it's not a place with low real estate prices. Then, Jason talks with Jake Bernstein, author of Secrecy World: Inside the Panama Papers Investigation of Illicit Money Networks and the Global Elite, about what the Panama papers are, why they're important, and what kind of impact we should expect to feel from the fallout. Want to know why tax revenues are low, how governmental agencies have been paying spies for years, or more on the Rothchild family? Listen in to learn how the Panama papers can help you find out. Key Takeaways: Jason editorial 4:50 Puerto Rico real estate is NOT cheap 7:10 Join Jason in Philadelphia for the Creating Wealth seminar Jake Bernstein Interview 10:17 What are the Panama papers? 14:13 Why do the Panama papers matter? 18:30 Jake isn't as optimistic as Jason about how much money the new tax reform will repatriate 21:36 Some of the scandals to be unearthed by the Panama papers 25:56 The CIA & IRS' involvement in the Panama papers 31:22 Is the Rothchild family in the Panama papers? Websites: www.JakeBernstein.net Secrecy World: Inside the Panama Papers Investigation of Illicit Money Networks and the Global Elite     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

After his mother was killed by a car bomb in 2017, Paul Caruana Galizia became a journalist and has since won several honours and awards for his reporting, including the Orwell Prize special award. The assassination of his mother Daphne Caruana Galizia – a Maltese journalist and anti-corruption activist best known for her investigation of the Panama Papers – and subsequent investigation, is the subject of his book ‘A Death in Malta: An assassination and family's quest for justice.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benedikt Strunz ist für seine Recherchen den mexikanischen Drogenkartellen auf der Spur, er hat den "Wolf von Sofia" gejagt, als die Pandora Papers geleaked wurden und er verfolgt die Machenschaften der sogenannten Holzmafia. Benedikt arbeitet als Investigativ-Journalist beim NDR und ist in unserer Bonusfolge zum Ende der zweiten Staffel von Kunstverbrechen unser Gast. Er erklärt uns, wie er für den Podcast "Organisiertes Verbrechen - Recherchen im Verborgenen" von NDR Info im Milieu der Mafia recherchiert und welche Rolle Kunst und Kunstwerke bei den Enthüllungen um die Panama Papers gespielt haben. Außerdem geht es um eine brenzlige Situation im Hafen von Benin und seine ganz besondere Beziehung zu Kunstverbrechen! Neben dem Gespräch mit Benedikt gehen Lenore und Torben auf das Feedback, die Fragen und Themenvorschläge ein, die ihr uns während der zweiten Staffel geschickt habt. Banksy spielt eine wichtige Rolle, genauso wie eine Luther-Bibel und dann hat uns noch eine Nachricht zu Beltracchis ehemaligem Wohnsitz in Freiburg sehr überrascht! Tausend Dank für eure tollen Nachrichten, schreibt uns weiterhin gerne an: kunstverbrechen@ndr.de Hier findet ihr den NDR-Beitrag über die Ackerlöper: https://www.ndr.de/kultur/kunst/mecklenburg-vorpommern/Silberschatz-auf-Ruegen-Hobby-Archaeologen-bei-der-Arbeit,ackerloeper102.html Hier geht es zur angesprochenen Folge von Reschke Fernsehen: https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/reschke-fernsehen/gefaelschte-tagebuecher-so-gefaehrlich-war-der-hitler-fake-wirklich/das-erste/Y3JpZDovL2Rhc2Vyc3RlLm5kci5kZS80ODY3XzIwMjMtMDItMjMtMjMtMzU Unser erster Podcast-Tipp in dieser Folge: Organisiertes Verbrechen - Recherchen im Verborgenen: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/organisiertes-verbrechen-recherchen-im-verborgenen/85849836/ Unser zweiter Podcast-Tipp mit Benedikt: Paradise Papers - Im Schattenreich der Steueroasen: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/paradise-papers-im-schattenreich-der-steueroasen/47195068/ Und unser Podcast-Tipp aus Lenores Crosspromo-Akte: Quarks Daily - Dein täglicher Wissenspodcast: https://1.ard.de/quarksdaily

The Panama Papers refer to the 11.5 million leaked encrypted confidential documents that were the property of Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca. The documents were released on April 3, 2016, by the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ), dubbing them the “Panama Papers.” The document exposed more than 140 politicians from more than 50 countries, connected to 214,000 offshore companies in 21 different tax havens. Among those named in the leak were a dozen current or former world leaders, 128 public officials, politicians, hundreds of celebrities, business people, and other wealthy individuals.

Kevin G. Hall, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project’s North America editor, reflects on how the Panama Papers have shaped investigative journalism over the past six years and the biggest challenges journalists face today. Podcast originally aired: April 26, 2023

In the mid-'90s, two high-end New York art galleries began selling one fake painting after another – works in the style of Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko and others. It was the largest art fraud in modern U.S. history, totaling more than $80 million. Our first story looks at how it happened and why almost no one ever was punished by authorities.  Our second story revisits an investigation into a painting looted by the Nazis during World War II. More than half a century later, a journalist helped track it down through the Panama Papers. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

 Alex Winter joins Jessica Kantor this week on Raising Cinephiles. Alex is an actor and filmmaker; you might recognize his voice from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure or not because he won't be in character. He came on this week to discuss a film he directed, The YouTube Effect, which explores how YouTube is affecting culture from many different angles.Alex Winter is a director, writer and actor who has worked across film, television and theater.Winter entered show business as a child actor with co-starring roles on Broadway in The King & I and Peter Pan, and came to prominence in movies such as Warner Bros' hit The Lost Boys and the wildly popular Bill & Ted franchise. As a filmmaker, Winter's narrative features include the cult classic Freaked, for 20th Century Fox and the critically acclaimed Fever, for Lionsgate, which screened in the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes.Winter is the founder of Trouper Productions, which services his documentary work. In 2020, Winter released two new documentary feature films; Showbiz Kids, premiered on HBO to widespread critical acclaim, garnering a Critics Choice nomination for Best Score. Followed by  Zappa, the first all-access documentary on the life and times of Frank Zappa. The Kickstarter campaign for this project was the highest funded documentary in crowdfunding history. Zappa was released by Magnolia Pictures to widespread critical acclaim. A Critics Pick in the New York Times, Zappa was nominated for Best Music Documentary by the Critics Choice Awards.The highly anticipated third installment in the Bill & Ted franchise,  Bill & Ted Face The Music, opened in August, 2020, as the number one movie both in the U.S. and the UK, and is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.Previous documentary work includes The Panama Papers, about the biggest global corruption scandal in history and the journalists who worked in secret and at great risk to break the story. A multiple award-winner, The Panama Papers is executive produced by Laura Poitras, opened to a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and is out now on Hulu, AmazonPrime and Epix in the US. Also in release worldwide is Trust Machine, about the rise of bitcoin and the blockchain, available on VOD.Deep Web is about the online black market Silk Road, and the trial of its creator Ross Ulbricht. The film premiered on the Epix network, opening as the #1 documentary on iTunes and earning a Cinema Eye nomination among several award wins. Deep Web is now available for streaming and VOD. Downloaded is a VH1 RockDoc about Napster and the digital revolution. The film premiered at SXSW, garnering worldwide critical acclaim at theatrical and festival screenings.Just completed is Winter's next feature documentary, The YouTube Effect. Produced by Winter/Trouper Productions in partnership with Gale Anne Hurd/Valhalla Entertainment and Glen Zipper. The film had its world premiere at Tribeca in June, 2022, completed a sold-out theatrical run in July of 2023 and is now being released worldwide on digital beginning August 8, 2023, from Drafthouse Films.Films Discussed:The Yellow Submarine Match GameLittle RascalsThe GeneralSherlock JrHoly Grail (Monty Python)Willy WonkaWest Side StoryNapster Doc New Episodes Every Wednesday!EPISODE CREDITS:Host, Producer, Editor: Jessica KantorBooker: Noelia MurphyBe sure to follow and tag Raising Cinephiles on Instagram

In 2018, Lady Gaga's producer RedOne introduced MMA fighter and former convict Abu Azaitar to the royal entourage of Morocco. Since then, king Mohammed VI has disappeared from public life and the three Azaitar brothers became all-powerful.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. In this episode we discuss King Mohammed's childhood and relationship with his father Hassan II, his marriage to Princess Lalla Salma the computer engineer, and his fascination with the cage fighters. If you like our content, please become a patron to get all our episodes ad-free. Abu, Ottman and Omar Azaitar are three German brothers who grew to be very influential in Rabat, Morocco's capital. It is rumored that King Mohammed VI is entirely under their “spell”. Their parents were born in Morocco. The brothers have a background in mixed martial arts, fought and won in the UFC, and they were good fighters: two of the brothers have been dubbed as “the brutal twins.” 1 Abu Azaitar has an impressive rap sheet: his German criminal record lists: “Theft, extortion, fraud, physical violence, criminal conspiracy, robberies and recidivism, computer fraud, driving without a license, bodily harm causing permanent disability, assault and battery, drug trafficking, forgery and resistance to law enforcement.” He once doused a man in gasoline and stole his Ferrari. While at a Christmas market, he also punched an ex-girlfriend and punctured her eardrum. Since 2018, the Azaitars have monopolized the king at a moment in history when after the 2001 Arab spring, the pandemic and the Panama Papers scandal, Moroccan society is boiling and the makhzien (government and security apparatus) led by Hammouchi are not happy with the MMA fighters' influence over their king. 1. Nicolas Pelham The mystery of Morocco's missing king The Economist, April 2023 ⇤

A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist takes us inside the world revealed by the Panama Papers, a landscape of illicit money, political corruption, and fraud on a global scale.A hidden circulatory system flows beneath the surface of global finance, carrying trillions of dollars from drug trafficking, tax evasion, bribery, and other illegal enterprises. This network masks the identities of the individuals who benefit from these activities, aided by bankers, lawyers, and auditors who get paid to look the other way.In Secrecy World, the Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter Jake Bernstein explores this shadow economy and how it evolved, drawing on millions of leaked documents from the files of the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca—a trove now known as the Panama Papers—as well as other journalistic and government investigations. Bernstein shows how shell companies operate, how they allow the superwealthy and celebrities to escape taxes, and how they provide cover for illicit activities on a massive scale by crime bosses and corrupt politicians across the globe.Bernstein traveled to the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and within the United States to uncover how these strands fit together—who is involved, how they operate, and the real-world impact. He recounts how Mossack Fonseca was exposed and what lies ahead for the corporations, banks, law firms, individuals, and governments that are implicated.Secrecy World offers a disturbing and sobering view of how the world really works and raises critical questions about financial and legal institutions we may once have trusted.about 1 year ago #and, #ed, #elite, #global, #illicit, #inside, #money, #networks, #opperman, #panama, #papers, #report, #spreaker, #theThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement