Podcasts about political donations

A mega-donor to the Republican Presidential campaign, Elon Musk got something no other titan of industry has ever received: an office in the White House and a government department tailor-made for him, with incalculable influence in shaping the Administration. But even with Musk out of Washington, it remains a fact that the influence of wealth in America has never been greater. As one case in point, Donald Trump's “big beautiful bill” is estimated to raise or leave flat the taxes of about 57 million households, while the top five per cent of earners will have their taxes cut by more than $1.5 trillion. From his perch in Washington, Evan Osnos has for years been looking at the politics of hyper-wealth. While the wealthy have always held outsized influence, Osnos explains how tech tycoons, in particular, sought far greater influence under Donald Trump's second Administration. “These are guys who really believed that they were the greatest example of entrepreneurship,” he tells David Remnick, “and that all of a sudden they found that, no, they were being called monopolists, that they were being accused of invading people's privacy, that in fact they had been blamed for the degradation of democracy, of our children's emotional health, of our attention spans. They suddenly saw that there was a new President who would not only forgive any of those kinds of mistakes and patterns of abuse but would in fact celebrate them, and would roll back any of the regulation that was in their way.” Osnos's new book, collected from his reporting in The New Yorker, is “The Haves and Have-Yachts: Dispatches on the Ultrarich.”

Japanese ruling and opposition parties broadly agreed Thursday to put off a review of rules on political donations by corporations and other organizations to autumn or later.

A desire to level the playing field, when it comes to lobbying. Health Coalition Aotearoa's pushing for stronger regulations alongside the Helen Clark Foundation and Transparency International. They want a public register of lobbyist meetings, a cooling-off period to prevent ex-ministers immediately becoming lobbyists, and a lower limit forcing someone to disclose political donations. Co-Chair, Boyd Swinburn says told Andrew Dickens those with vested interests are getting a bigger say on public policy, than groups pushing for positive social outcomes. He says nothing wrong with balanced lobbying -- which gives policy for public good, not private good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We won't know until after this election who has donated to the political parties for this campaign and how much they've handed over. But voters are sceptical, with some of our listeners questioning the role of billionaires in our politics. Evalyn from Bendigo in Victoria asked us about the mining magnate Gina Rinehart. What influence do donations to political parties get you?Today, Kate Griffiths from the Grattan Institute explains what we know about political donors. Featured: Kate Griffiths, researcher at the Grattan Institute

The news to know for Thursday, March 20, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's plan to shut down the Education Department and what's known so far about the executive order expected today. Also, more severe weather today—including blizzards, dust storms, and wildfire risk. Plus, the latest decision on interest rates, how a Hollywood director is accused of swindling Netflix, and the March Madness bracket challenges that offer winners money… or even a trip to Mars. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Treat yourself with Honeylove. Get 20% OFF by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by  Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade. 

What are the odds that staffers would bet on the election results? Emerald and Tom check out the just-released AEC donations data for the 2023/24 financial year (10:19). What goss can we glean? Which party takes the most dirty cash? Then, take your blood pressure meds, cause it’s an update on Trump and Gaza (40:52). Is the US going to “take over” the Gaza Strip or is this just hot air? Why won’t the founder of the Parliamentary Friends of Palestine (aka PM Albanese) speak out? Finally, a call to action (1:10:29). ---------- Just released on Patreon - “We listened to Dutton’s Straight Talk podcast interview” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SIXTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Call to action - Qld Greens Fightback fundraisers: Elizabeth Watson-Brown for Ryan: http://elizabethwatsonbrown.com/fightback Max Chandler-Mather for Griffith: https://www.maxchandlermather.com/fund Stephen Bates for Brisbane: https://www.stephenbates.com.au/fight_back Larissa Waters for the Senate: https://contact-qld.greens.org.au/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4920 And hey, WA - you’ve got a state election coming up in a month (you’re probably across this) We will be covering it on the show, but now’s the time to check out events (https://greens.org.au/events/wa) and volunteer (https://greens.org.au/wa/volunteer) if you can PLEASE take our 2025 Listener Survey (literally 5 minutes) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0t7kV3e9sJ9aqhrCYSSf51KsAD_eqWKF-wjasGfQUeUSjwQ/viewform?usp=sharing Serious Danger merch - https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textGrowing up in a working-poor family, State Representative Joe Miller (OH-53) brings a gritty, firsthand perspective to the table that challenges the status quo. Our discussion weaves through Joe's life experiences and combines them with insights from Matthew Desmond's "Poverty by America" to expose the harsh realities of poverty and the systems that cement it. Together, we question the efficacy of political campaign spending and school voucher programs, and how they might unintentionally deepen the chasms of inequality they aim to bridge. The conversation pivots to the overpowering economic influence in politics, unpacking the staggering sums funneled into political advertising and the media's role in shaping public opinion. We reflect on how the middle class, once the backbone of democracy, has been increasingly sidelined by a wealth gap that grows ever wider. The notion that addressing this wealth gap is a provocative one, challenging the priorities of today's billionaires as well as the affluent, and their potential impact on democracy.Our dialogue culminates in a critical examination of education funding and the role of billionaires in government. As an educator, Joe shares poignant stories of hungry students whose potential is stifled not by ability, but by basic unmet needs. We critique the school voucher system's unintended consequences of increasing segregation and undermining public education. Finally, we underscore the urgency of separating wealth from government to preserve the democratic ideals upon which our society is built. Engage with us on social media and YouTube as we explore these complex intersections of poverty, politics, and education.Nashville Public Education Foundation Study Federal Elections Commission DataWOSU Story on Ohio School Voucher StudyGet the Book, Povery, by America excerpt from Chapter 9 Tear Down The Walls pages 161-165Support the showSurvive Everyday InstagramSurvive Everyday FacebookAdam on TikTok

As promised, we're following up today with the other half of Pantsuit Politics: Beth Silvers. Back in March Beth decided she was going to stop making political donations beyond the local level. Was she able to stick to those convictions through the election? --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gym talks about the benefits of the Epson ECO Tank printers. The guys go into a little into retro computing talking about old printers, modems, Gateway, BBS, beepers, and more. Computers are niche systems these days. There are far better payment methods now than sticking your debit card into a slot. Scams are everywhere, be mindful. Still getting political donation emails post election. Foo's son wants to pay with cash. Plus more!

Political donations and spending legislation will be introduced to Parliament. - Undang-undang sumbangan dan pengeluaran politik akan diperkenalkan ke Parlemen.

Politicians will face spending caps for the first time under significant changes to political donation and spending laws to be introduced to Parliament next week. Labor has branded the move a once in a generation reform, but crossbench politicians say it will only benefit the major parties. - اس ہفتے پارلیمنٹ میں پیش کیے جانے والے بل میں سیاسی جماعتوں کو دئے جانے والے عطیات اور اخراجات کے قوانین میں اہم تبدیلیاں متوقع ہیں، نئی اصلاحات کے تحت سیاست دانوں پر پہلی بار ملنے والے عطیات اور اخراجات کی حد کے ساتھ اس کا حساب کتاب دینا پڑے گا۔ لیبر کا کہنا ہے کہ یہ ایک طویل عرصے التوا میں پڑی بڑی اصلاحات ہیں لیکن کراس بینچ کے سیاست دانوں کا کہنا ہے کہ اس سے صرف بڑی جماعتوں کو فائدہ ہوگا۔

Politicians will face spending caps for the first time under significant changes to political donation and spending laws to be introduced to Parliament next week. Labor has branded the move a once in a generation reform, but crossbench politicians say it will only benefit the major parties.

Independent MPs have accused the major parties of a "stitch up," after the Federal Government released details of a bill to reform political donations.

Send us a textIn this week's replay, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don't need to be a billionaire to make a difference! Let's talk about the rapid fundraising that has characterized the early days of VP Kamala Harris' run for President of the United States and the role that the Win With Black Women collective played in her early successes.Let's talk about the difference between giving to a candidate and giving to a political action committee (PAC).Either way, the point is, let's reclaim our power as everyday Americans to influence the political and cultural future of our country. USA! USA!Links from today's episode:Harris' Zoom-fueled campaign triggers a dormant Democratic base | Politico July 2024https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/27/kamala-harris-identity-zoom-00171489 5 facts about U.S. political donations | Pew Research 2017https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2017/05/17/5-facts-about-u-s-political-donations/ NPR Book Review of “Kochland” by Christopher Leonard | August 2019https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750449277/kochland-explores-the-money-stream-of-the-famous-brother-duo How the Koch brothers fundamentally changed modern politics | August 2019https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/23/politics/david-koch-charles-koch-brothers/index.html ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode#114 Big Wallet, Bleeding Heart: Support Groups for the Wealthy Title (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Easy Ways to Support the Show1. Send this episode to someone you know! Word of mouth is how podcasts grow!2. Buy me a coffee (or a soundproof panel!) https://buymeacoffee.com/progressivepockets 3. Leave a 5 star rating and review for the show!//NO AI TRAINING: Any use of this podcast episode transcript or associated show notes or blog posts to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text is expressly prohibited. This includes, without limitation, technologies that are capable of generating works in the same style or genre as this content. The author reserves all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models//Support the show

We welcome Judge Adolf Zeman to discuss his appointment and retention process. We discuss how Alaska's largest telecom company used to be focused on the future of Alaska instead of quarterly earnings. Right wing bomb thrower Jim Minnery is a pimple on the ass of democracy. Election day thoughts, 

In this episode, Trevor, Scott and Joe delve into Trevor's insights from reading a biography on Vladimir Putin, reflecting on Putin's leadership, democracy in Russia, and contrasting it with Western democracy. The hosts also challenge the credibility of reports on North Korean troops in Russia, suggesting possible misinformation and propaganda tactics. Additionally, they cover topics such as the U.S. election, possible voter behavior in response to Trump's antics, and financial contributions to political campaigns by Coal Australia. Throughout the discussion, they highlight the importance of media literacy and skepticism towards information sources.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:37 Recent Personal Updates02:06 Discussion on Vladimir Putin's Biography12:24 Debate on Israel and Palestine15:29 North Korean Troops in Russia: Fact or Fiction?26:37 Media Literacy and Propaganda34:55 Middle East Tensions and Iranian Wit37:44 US Election Predictions and Polls40:41 Economic Concerns and Job Market45:18 Democracy and Authoritarianism Debate57:31 Political Donations and Influence01:05:18 Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 8:00 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.You can sign up for our newsletter, which links to articles that Trevor has highlighted as potentially interesting and that may be discussed on the podcast. You will get 3 emails per week.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can send us a voicemail message at SpeakpipeWe have a sister podcast called IFVG Evergreen. It is a collection of evergreen content from the weekly podcast. Transcripts started in episode 324. You can use this link to search our transcripts. Type "iron fist velvet glove" into the search directory, click on our podcast and then do a word search. It even has a player which will play the relevant section. It is incredibly quick.

Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's daily space show T-Minus, joins Dave and Joe to share the story of a relentless wave of political donation texts that go well beyond simple annoyance, revealing an unsettling impact on vulnerable populations. CNN's investigation exposes how these texts, with their urgent and personal tone, have led seniors, including those with dementia, to make thousands of donations—sometimes unknowingly amassing hundreds of thousands of dollars for campaigns. Joe's story highlights a dash cam video capturing a car colliding with another vehicle while backing up on a busy highway. The footage raises questions about driver awareness and road safety in high-traffic situations. Dave's story shares the alarming potential of OpenAI's real-time voice API, which allows scammers to create AI agents capable of executing phone scams for as little as $0.75. Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign revealed that these agents can autonomously conduct scams, raising serious concerns about the misuse of voice-enabled AI technology despite previous safety precautions. And finally, our catch of the day shares how the Library of Congress is cracking down on copy write infringement. Links to the stories: Age of fraud: Are seniors more vulnerable to financial scams? How elderly dementia patients are unwittingly fueling political campaigns Apparent attempt at insurance scam caught on camera Voice-enabled AI agents can automate everything, even your phone scams Bank account transfer scam You can hear more from the T-Minus space daily show here. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@n2k.com.

Send us a textEver think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash in your checking and savings account to fund fossil fuel companies or gun manufacturers, the reality is that the banks are using their own set of societal values to deploy our cash every single day.In today's episode, let's talk about community focused, mission driven banks that might actually share your values! The cash sitting in our bank accounts can be used to fund affordable housing in our communities, or to inject cash into small businesses that have traditionally been locked out of traditional capital.The point is, we have options! Tune in this week to learn more!Links from today's episode:Understanding CDFIs and their impact | JP Morganhttps://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/real-estate/community-development-banking/what-is-a-community-development-financial-institution-cdfi Banks Can Deliver Both Social Impact and Profits. Here's How | Boston Consulting Grouphttps://www.bcg.com/publications/2023/balancing-social-impact-and-profits-with-bankingICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode 31 (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show) https://pod.link/1577031108/episode/ae16a1239e052b0da35e0eb6e8999e99 Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Support the show

Chris and Amy welcome Kyung Lah, CNN's Senior Investigative Correspondent, to discuss a troubling investigation into elderly individuals who, often unaware due to cognitive decline, are making significant political donations. This investigation reveals how many seniors, including retired housekeepers and teachers, are targeted by campaigns through persuasive text messages, leading to donations totaling thousands of dollars. Kyung highlights the case of an 80-year-old Texas engineer who, struggling with dementia, unknowingly donated half a million dollars to former President Donald Trump's campaign, depleting his savings.

Chris and Amy welcome Kyung Lah to discuss alarming findings about elderly individuals being targeted for political donations, often without their awareness due to cognitive decline. They highlight a case of an 80-year-old Texas engineer who unknowingly donated half a million dollars to Donald Trump's campaign, jeopardizing his savings. The conversation explores the implications for both Republican and Democratic fundraising, noting challenges in recovering these donations. In the second half, sports fellow Matt Pauley joins to analyze the World Series, where the Dodgers lead the Yankees 2-0, discussing key moments like Freddie Freeman's walk-off Grand Slam. They also cover the Chiefs' recent win over the Raiders and the mixed results of Missouri and Illinois college football teams.

Elon Musk's financial support for Republican causes has been much more extensive and started earlier than previously known. WSJ's Dana Mattioli reports on Musk's rightward political shift and explains how he hid his donations.  Further Listening: - Elon Musk and Silicon Valley Turn Towards Trump  Further Reading: - Elon Musk Gave Tens of Millions to Republican Causes Far Earlier Than Previously Known  - Inside Elon Musk's Hands-On Push to Win 800,000 Voters for Trump  - How Elon Musk Broke With Biden and the Democrats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Grand Tamasha on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your favorite podcast app. This is the 2024 job market series where I speak with young scholars entering the academic job market about the latest research in India.  I spoke with Sukrit Puri, who is a PhD candidate in political science at MIT and an Elinor Ostrom fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. His research focus is on the entanglement between business and politics in emerging economies, and his dissertation focuses on family firms in India. We discussed his job market paper, Corporate Kinship: Political Attachments of the Family Firm, we talked about how family firms differ from management and expert run businesses in India, whether it is in their firm structure or their political giving, whether family firms are most strategic or expressive in politics, the differences in the nature of the quid pro quo for a family firm versus a management run firm, the latest electoral bond scheme, and much more. Recorded September 11th, 2024. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Follow Sukrit on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:16) - Grand Tamasha (00:03:05) - Analyzing Family-Run Firms and Campaign Donations    (00:07:06) - How Family Businesses Donate Politically in Relation to Corporations and Individuals (00:10:17) - Distinctions Between Family-Run and Non-Family-Run Firms (00:14:48) - Political Donations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Overlap or Distinct Strategies? (00:19:35) - The Hidden Side of Campaign Contributions (00:25:56) - Ethnic Identity in Relation to Expressive Giving (00:28:59) - Challenges in Measuring Quid Pro Quo Arrangements (00:35:55) - The Impact of Demonetization on Political Donations (00:37:06) - Assessing the Reaction to the Information Shock from Mandated Disclosures (00:45:22) - Understanding the Reputational Impact of Political Donations (00:51:15) - Is Uncertainty a Factor? (00:57:11) - Outro

New voter-ID laws, same-day registration bans, and vigilante poll watchers: How are these challenges impacting BIPOC communities' ability to vote?This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description: Just this month, billionaire immigrant and Republican mega donor Elon Musk amplified a post that seemed to suggest that the system would work better if voting was restricted only to “high status men.” Voting should be simple, but we're seeing more and more barriers — especially for BIPOC voters — this election. From purges of the rolls, to efforts to eliminate same-day voter registration, new voter-ID laws, and vigilante style “election integrity” watchdogs turning up at the polls, voters in many states and tribal nations face serious challenges they're working hard to overcome. What's it all mean for the candidates and, more importantly, the millions of eligible voters of color whose ability to cast their vote could ultimately decide the outcome of this election? For this episode of our monthly feature, Meet the BIPOC Press, Laura is joined by co-host Kadia Tubman of the Scripps News broadcast network, along with guests Chenjerai Kumanyika, NYU journalism professor and host of Empire City, a gripping new podcast on the origins of the NY police, and investigative journalist Christopher Lomahquahu of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism within the Cronkite School at Arizona State University. Together we investigate who gets to vote safely, and who is being excluded from participating in democracy. Will all who want to vote be able to?“. . . Voter disenfranchisement has been so consistent that we might as well go ahead and call it a principle of American so-called democracy. Even in the constitutional convention, we know that there were efforts to make sure that not everyone can vote.” - Chenjerai Kumanyika“. . . It wasn't until a hundred years ago that Native Americans were granted citizenship in this country . . . With the [groups] Western Native Voice, Arizona Native Vote, other organizations that you're finding across these different states, they understand that history but it hasn't deterred them from looking ahead as far as what they can do to activate those other voters, especially the youth . . .” - Christopher Lomahquahu (Akimel O'odham/Hopi)“Whenever I report on or hear about election integrity or election security, the phrase ‘safe and secure' seems to tag along. It's almost like it's replacing the term free and fair elections . . .” - Kadia TubmanGuests:• Chenjerai Kumanyika: Host, Empire City & NYU Professor• Christopher Lomahquahu (Akimel O'odham/Hopi): Investigative Reporter, ASU Howard Center for Investigative Journalism• Kadia Tubman: Disinformation Correspondent, Scripps News Full Episode Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more. Music In the Middle:  “Indifference” by Brkn Record featuring Antohony Joseph from his album The Architecture of Oppression Part 2 released on Barely Breaking Even Records, BBE.  And additional music included- "Steppin"  by Podington Bear.  Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller, Jeannie Hopper, Nady Pina, Miracle Gatling, and Jordan Flaherty FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LFAndFriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

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In today's episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford is joined by co-hosts Chris Hansen and Brianna Hall to explore a variety of timely topics. Ryan opens up about his recent illness and how he spent his recovery binge-watching the series "Outer Range." Brianna shares insights from her recent move to Greenville, South Carolina, highlighting the cultural differences she's observed. The trio dives into the economic climate, discussing the impact of recent layoffs at major companies and the broader political dynamics at play. They also examine the implications of corporate accountability, real estate regulations, and the critical need for transparency in business practices.TAKEAWAYSRecent personal health struggles of the host and the importance of taking time for recovery.The impact of binge-watching on personal downtime and entertainment choices.Current economic challenges, including inflation and its effects on business profit margins.Discussion of recent layoffs in major companies and their implications for the job market.Analysis of the political landscape, including the upcoming elections and fundraising efforts.The influence of political figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on voter sentiment and party dynamics.Concerns about corporate accountability and the implications of arbitration agreements for consumer rights.Regulatory changes in the real estate industry and their impact on realtors and the housing market.The role of media in shaping public perception of the economy and politics.The need for transparency and critical thinking in understanding economic and political issues.TIMESTAMPSIntroduction to the Episode (00:00:00)Ryan Alford introduces the podcast and highlights its success with over 1 million downloads.Welcome and Personal Updates (00:00:23)Ryan welcomes co-hosts Brianna and Chris, sharing personal updates about his health and recent binge-watching.Brianna's Move to Greenville (00:02:17)Brianna expresses excitement about her recent move to Greenville, South Carolina, and becoming a local homeowner.Weather and Political Climate in Miami (00:03:16)Chris discusses the hot and rainy weather in Miami and mentions the Democratic convention happening that week.Democratic vs. Republican Conventions (00:04:01)Ryan critiques the emotional focus of the Democratic convention compared to the Republicans' data-driven approach.Impact of Layoffs on the Economy (00:07:04)Ryan reports on significant layoffs at GM and other companies, questioning the overall economic impact.Biden's Job Creation Claims (00:08:06)Brianna discusses discrepancies between Biden's claims of job creation and the reality of layoffs.AI's Role in Job Cuts (00:09:13)Chris suggests that AI is contributing to job cuts across various industries, independent of political administration.Media's Influence on Public Perception (00:11:06)Ryan reflects on media bias and its impact on public perception of political figures and events.Generational Perspectives on Media (00:12:34)Ryan and Chris discuss whether media bias has worsened over generations or if it's always been present.Economic Challenges and Capitalism (00:16:00)Ryan argues for capitalism's role in economic growth and innovation amidst current regulatory challenges.Healthcare Industry and Profitability (00:17:08)Chris shares insights on how government regulations are impacting profitability and innovation in healthcare.Rising Labor Costs in Business (00:18:25)Ryan discusses the challenges of rising labor costs while client budgets remain stagnant, affecting margins.Minimum Wage Impact on Small Businesses (00:22:02)Brianna highlights how recent minimum wage increases in California are straining small businesses and labor competitiveness.Inflation Impact on Margins (00:22:15)Discussion on how inflation affects revenue and profit margins across various industries.Corporate Greed Debate (00:22:54)Exploration of perceptions around corporate greed versus actual profit margins in grocery stores.Political Donations and Economic Impact (00:23:55)Commentary on the implications of large political donations on the economy and charitable contributions.RFK Jr.'s Potential Influence (00:24:47)Speculation on how RFK Jr. might shift the political landscape and voter sentiments.Legacy Politician Discussion (00:25:36)Analysis of RFK Jr.'s legacy and appeal among older generations and his stance on medical issues.Merchandise Promotion (00:27:00)Promotion of branded merchandise linked to the podcast and its importance for branding.Political Landscape and Economic Concerns (00:28:09)Discussion on the intersection of politics and business, emphasizing economic management by leaders.Government and Business Dynamics (00:29:12)Critique of government officials lacking business experience and its implications for economic management.Conspiracy Theories on Data Breach (00:31:11)Speculation about the implications of a massive social security number leak and potential government control.Social Security Concerns (00:31:53)Discussion on the future of social security and its potential transition to a digital currency system.Worst States to Live In (00:33:07)Review of a list ranking the worst states to live in based on various quality-of-life factors.Disney Plus Arbitration Case (00:37:31)Discussion on a controversial legal case involving Disney Plus and customer liability waivers.Realtor Advertising Restrictions (00:39:32)Overview of new regulations affecting realtors' advertising language due to a nationwide lawsuit. 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You might've noticed the CFMEU has been the centre of much media attention recently. But what exactly is going down at Australia's largest union? And why are so many people, from politicians to underworld figured tied up in this story?  Today we delve into the alleged criminal conduct of one of the country's most powerful unions, how their money has shaped our Government and why that directly impacts you.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy  With thanks to:  Nick McKenzie, Investigative Journalist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald  Producer: Claire Murphy  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's program, we speak with the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks. Doug brings us up-to-date on the planned reopening of the well-known night spot, Great Scott. We also chat with Shirley Leung of The Boston Globe. She's tracking political donations here in Massachusetts. Sam Liang of Rubino and Liang will join us to talk about what lies ahead for investors and those planning to retire. We also chat with a vice president from Meet Boston about the program Dine Out Boston which takes place over the next two weeks and finally we close the program with the new CEO of the Boch Center Casey Soward. He shares with us his vision and plans.

More transparency around political donations paints a clearer picture of which parties are coming out on top financially.

The six political parties that made it into parliament at last year's election raised a record-breaking $25 million in donations all together. RNZ data journalist Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Labor's national executive's has suspended political donations from the construction arm of the CFMEU.

Labor's national executive's has suspended political donations from the construction arm of the CFMEU.

Wednesday, July 17th 2024Today, Senator Bob Menendez has been convicted on all 18 felony counts thanks to Joe Biden's weaponized DoJ; the wife of the dead Trump rally goer has not heard from the former president but refused to speak to Biden when he called; Elon Musk is committing $45M per month to a Trump PAC because i guess it would be too weird to pay the witnesses against him directly; the Trump Campaign has secret data on gun owners including the rally shooter; the Morning Joe hosts are seething mad that they were lied to when their show was pulled off the air Monday; RFK Jr's son leaked a video of him speaking to Trump who said “we're going to win”; Trump's diagnosis and treatment after being shot appear to be a mystery; Jack Black breaks up Tenacious D after Kyle Gass jokes about political violence; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Tickets and LIVE show dates https://allisongill.comSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comHerlights EP 275: The World Cup You Never Heard Of with Comedian Dana Goldberg StoriesREVEALED: Trump campaign secret data on gunman's family (Siobhan Kennedy | Channel 4 News)Mystery Over Trump's Diagnosis and Treatment After Assassination Attempt (Daily Beast)Elon Musk Has Said He Is Committing Around $45 Million a Month to a New Pro-Trump Super PAC (The Wall Street Journal)Jack Black cancels tour after bandmate jokes about Trump rally shooting (The Washington Post) Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsAbout GI Bill benefits (va.gov)Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (studentaid.gov) Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Friday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

 Join Marc Cox for a compelling hour as he delves into critical economic and political issues with two prominent guests. Taylor Riggs from Fox Business Network analyzes Amazon Prime Day's impact on consumer spending, Elon Musk's decision to relocate Tesla from California, and the current state of the U.S. economy. Later, Missouri State Senator Bill Eigel discusses local and national political developments, including corporate relocations and state policies. They conclude by analyzing the implications of Trump's VP pick, JD Vance, on the political landscape.

Federal investigators say a California business owner used a karaoke-bar-turned-brothel to funnel campaign donations to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and other members of the city's political class. Andy Duong, whose family works as Oakland's curbside recycling contractor, is accused of having surrogates hand out $18,000 to various political candidates from 2016 to 2018, according to court documents obtained by Bay Area news outlets. An undercover sting at the brothel in 2018 led to three arrests over accusations of drug and human trafficking. A former manager arrested at the front business is one of the suspected “straw donors” in Mr. Duong's alleged fundraising scheme.

Peter Malinauskas joined the podcast to talk about AUKUS, bans on children under 14 accessing social media, restricting most political donations and Peter Duttons Nuclear announcement. 

County employees and political donations to candidates Board of Supervisors will discuss significant changes to Call to the Audience at tomorrow's board meeting. Where does the First Amendment end? Sheriff Nanos sued by Lt. Zuniga in a federal civil rights complaint

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Using these techniques you'll quickly see what's real and what isn't if you're inundated with political messages.

Matt Schulz, Chief Credit Analyst with Lending Tree joins Megan Lynch talking about less Americans making a political donations this presidential election.  (Photo credit - Hanna Plonsak/iStock / Getty Images Plus)

This week Nish and Coco ask if our politics is on sale to those with the deepest pockets? The Conservative Party would love us all to move on from the row around the £15 million donation from Frank Hester, but it's a story that highlights the often murky world of political funding. Nish and Coco talk to investigative journalist Peter Geoghagen about what the rules are, what donors get for their money, and whether there's a better way to do it.Dodgy donations have also cast a bit of a cloud over a momentous week in Welsh politics, which saw the appointment of Vaughan Gething as the first black leader of a European country. Journalist Will Hayward explains why it hasn't been an easy ride for him so far and why he's got a rocky road ahead. Plus in other news, MP's and Lords play ‘ping pong' with the Government's Rwanda Bill, and there's a new name in the Tory leadership frame.Competent and popular politician spotted at Downing Street shock: Nish and Coco discuss President Obama' popping in for a cup of tea with Rishi Sunak. Plus a new sighting of Princess Kate raises more questions about the royal PR machine. In this week's hero and villain, find out why a Glasgow record shop has amused Nish and why a Lord has annoyed Coco.Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukWhatsApp: 07514 644 572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644 572Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/podsavetheworld Guests:Will Hayward, Welsh affairs editor at WalesOnlinePeter Geoghagen, investigative journalist and author of the Democracy for Sale Substack Audio credits:ITV NewsITV News West Country  Useful links:https://crooked.com/podcast-series/world-corrupt/https://democracyforsale.substack.com/https://www.righttoroam.org.uk/

Monday, March 18th, 2024Today, Judge McAfee rules that DA Fani Willis can stay on the case if either she or Wade resigns, and Willis has accepted Wade's resignation; the judge in the manhattan DA election interference case has set a hearing for march 25th to get answers, a Trump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile; prosecutors say a network of Trump supporters helped fugitives avoid capture after the insurrection; the DoJ and Secret Service have located a person of interest in a recent string of SWATing attacks; Mike Pence says he will not endorse Trump for president; a Chinese-American family repays a decades-old favor with a $5M donation to Black students at San Diego State University; plus Allison and Dana deliver your good news.Promo Code:For 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://www.helxsleep.com/dailybeans  and use code HELIXPARTNER20.From The Good NewsDropping Sunrises in a Jar by Melinda Thomsen – Finishing Line Presshttps://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/dropping-sunrises-in-a-jar-by-melinda-thomsen/ Live Show Ticket Links:Chicago, IL https://tinyurl.com/Beans-ChiPhiladelphia, PA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-PhillyNew York, NY https://tinyurl.com/Beans-NYCBoston, MA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-BosPortland, ORhttps://tinyurl.com/Beans-PDXSeattle, WAhttps://tinyurl.com/Beans-SEA Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

A few weeks ago we had on Sarah Stewart Holland of Pantsuit Politics and today we're joined by her brilliant co-host, Beth Silvers. Beth makes small donations to political campaigns because she feels like it's 'the right thing to do.' Lately, however, she has realized that her heart isn't really in it. Can she just stop making them? Or does that betray her platform, which is based on the idea of folks being politically engaged? This week on Should I Quit? Beth and Vanessa discuss what to do when you feel like a fraud. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tax authorities should also investigate the extent of the use of ‘shell companies' by corporations and political parties to indulge in corrupt practices.  

The crypto scammer who stole $100 MILLION of his investors' money and donated it to mainly Democrat campaigns before the 2022 midterms will not be tried on those crimes, it turns out. WHY? Much like Epstein's client list, the dark and dirty swamp will not allow the public to learn of its filth. Isn't THAT a threat to democracy? Plus 7 key campaign promises Donald Trump has made for 2024. NO WONDER the Left is so frantic to keep him out!  Podcast Production: Bob Slone Audio Productions 

In this explosive episode of the Mark Moss Show, dive deep into a multi-segmented breakdown of America's current political and economic landscape. From the upheaval in the House to the contentious issues surrounding immigration, Mark dissects the nuanced intricacies of modern America's corporatocracy. Learn about the concerning normalization of omnibus bills, the crypto scene's turbulent dance with the SEC, and the latest in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial. As record numbers breach the borders and big airlines take on their smaller counterparts, Mark highlights the diminishing spirit of capitalism and the rise of legal plunder. Stay tuned for his insights on the way power, profit, and police states intermingle and how to potentially shield yourself with traditional assets like gold and silver. Remember, knowledge is power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Georgia case against former President Donald Trump, local officials posted the Trump indictments before he was indicted, and then told the public it was fake. The Fulton County Clerk of Courts has now admitted that the document that had been posted was real. Meanwhile, Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX is accused of using $100 million in stolen money to make political donations, and mainly to Democrats. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we'll discuss these stories and others, and answer questions from the audience.   ⭕️

Today's word of the day is ‘cognitive impairment' as in concussion as in brain injury as in Anthony Rizzo is on the IL. What happened? The Yankees say it's from a hit to the head in May! What? (13:20) LEt's update what happened with Domingo German. It's just all bad for the Yankees. (18:45) The Orlando Magic find themselves in a weird spot. The NBPA released a statement after it was uncovered the team gave Ron DeSantis a donation. (32:30) Review: The Crowded Room. (37:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? (44:45) NPPOD If you didn't know by now.... we have merch! And more to come so sign up here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices