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Today - A warning about how much information you give an AI chatbot. Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have made getting financial advice faster and easier than ever. But as the AI gold rush heats up, a massive privacy risk is emerging. Clark breaks down the critical things you should never tell an AI chatbot.  Also - The anatomy of a Ponzi scheme that RIPPED OFF $140 million from “investors.”  Clark covers two massive fraud cases—Drive Planning and First Liberty—which collectively defrauded thousands of investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. When inflation or economic uncertainty makes us feel insecure about our money, we become susceptible to smooth pitches. Clark reminds us of the ultimate golden rule of investing: any time someone promises you "guaranteed" double-digit returns with zero risk, it is a lie. Learn how these schemes operate so you can spot the red flags, protect your hard-earned savings, and secure your financial future. Plus, Lane (Clark's wife!) shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the June 1, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit questions: Ask Clark AI Privacy Risk: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Ponzi Schemes Steal Millions: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Don't tell your AI chatbot these 5 things to keep your money safe  Where Should You Keep Your Cash Reserve? - Clark Howard 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds - Clark Howard How To Open a Roth IRA Anatomy of a Ponzi scheme How to Teach Young Kids About Money - Clark Howard How I Set My Teens Up for Retirement in 5 Minutes What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids? How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on some of the hardest but most crucial money lessons I learned—sometimes the hard way—after hitting my 40s. It's real talk about what NOT to say about your finances if you want to keep building that money machine and live life on your terms.We grew up hearing that transparency is a virtue. But when it comes to money, there's a version of “openness” that'll cost you more than any bad investment. Forget playing it safe for the crowd—this is about protecting what you've worked your butt off to build. Believe me, I found out first-hand when a friend's intro pulled me straight into a Ponzi scheme. Not my proudest moment, but it taught me the power of keeping your mouth shut about the wrong things.If you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and you're climbing that wealth mountain, it's time to get strategic about your privacy. Tune in for a real, unfiltered look at why discretion isn't about fear—it's a financial strategy. If you've ever felt the pressure to keep up appearances, fielded prying money questions at work or from extended family, or wondered how much to reveal to your kids, this episode is for you.IN TODAY'S EPISODE, I REVEAL:Why broadcasting your net worth or income is setting yourself up as a target (and how I learned that the hard way)The hidden dangers of sharing your investment moves—even with close friends or advisorsHow “visible wealth” at work can quietly sabotage your reputation and career trajectoryThe real reason you shouldn't give detailed inheritance info (hint: it could crush your kids' drive and future)How building a private “wealth identity” will set you free faster than any dollar numberReady to build your wealth quietly, intentionally, and on your own terms? Hit play and let's get real about the power of keeping your financial cards close to your chest!RECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day JobI'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with MoneyEvery Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into ExplainedRich People Don't Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 ThingsPsychology of Families Who Stay Rich For GenerationsRECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day Job: https://youtu.be/bRyW3hxzRac I'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with Money: https://youtu.be/tEJ89xF2ZZ0 Every Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into Explained: https://youtu.be/kn5nCbd5FOU Rich People Don't Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 Things: https://youtu.be/clc7oX7VJUQ Psychology of Families Who Stay Rich For Generations: https://youtu.be/phB_2VcYPbA ORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine-a powerful system designed to generate income that's no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.When you do you'll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM QUIZ:Take this free quiz to see where you are on the path to financial freedom and what your next steps are to move you to a new financial destiny at http://www.YourFinancialFreedomQuiz.com

Part 1: Who Really Runs the World? Simon Dixon Exposes the Power Structures You're Not Meant to See Okay, buckle up—today's episode is not for the faint of heart. I sat down with Simon Dixon, legendary investor, Bitcoin OG, and ex-investment banker, and let's just say he's not here to sugarcoat anything about who actually controls our money, our governments, and, yes—our lives. If you've ever felt like the system is rigged, but couldn't put your finger on how, Simon paints the clearest, most disturbing picture of the power structures you never learned about in school. With every word, he pulls back the curtain on the “complexes”—military, financial, technological—that quietly shape global events. We go deep on how fiat currency is manufactured, why every government seems totally bought, and why your political choices may be more of an illusion than you've ever realized. (Seriously, if you care about understanding global power, wealth concentration, and what REALLY drives war and society, you need this episode.) SHOWNOTES [00:00] Simon Dixon's Introduction: From investment banker to Bitcoin investor—why he's the ultimate insider-outsider. [00:40] What is a “power structure”? Military, Financial, and Technological industrial complexes explained. [03:00] How profit and war are inextricably linked, and why companies truly “need” ongoing conflict. [04:17] Where does government fit? Why politicians are just actors and the real control lies elsewhere. [07:38] Understanding central banking: Why money is debt, and how the entire system is designed as a Ponzi scheme. [15:05] How the monetary system traps everyone with credit, debt, and obligations that literally cannot be repaid. [19:07] How politicians become useful to lobbyists, and how that advances careers (not people's interests) [27:00] How net worth and CEO “success” are always, always conditional on compliance with the financial industrial complex. [34:51] The origin story of Israel, the British Empire, military profit—and how war and resource acquisition drive everything. [41:49] Why new technologies are tested in war zones, and how surveillance, data, and state control evolve from there. [46:20] How the system manufactures “acceptable” narratives: manipulating humanitarian crises for profit and power. [52:39] Who owns what? How wealth gets concentrated and why 10% control 92% of the global stock market. [54:11] Israel's alignment with military industrial complex and why endless war is a business model. [57:07] Egypt's resistance, IMF debt, and the mechanics of ending empires. [01:02:13] Enter BlackRock: Mortgage-backed securities, global asset management, and controlling IF a company “lives or dies.” [01:07:22] How BlackRock's “Aladdin” leverages $25 trillion to scenario-plan global finance. [01:14:17] Iran, Venezuela, and engineered economic collapse—how currency warfare destabilizes nations for profit. Simon Dixon's Handles: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simondixon21 Blog: https://simondixon.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SimonDixonTwitt Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact AquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mentor Sessions Ep. 073: Why Capitalism Is in Its Dying Phase, Why Trillion-Dollar AI IPOs Are a Massive Ponzi, and How the Iran Deal Is Pure Theater | Simon Dixon & Dave CollumCapitalism is in its final gasping phase — and the $3 trillion AI IPO push, bond market stress, and China's triple rug-pull setup are the proof. Simon Dixon and Dave Collum break it all down.Simon Dixon (BnkToTheFuture) and Cornell professor Dave Collum join BTC Sessions for one of the most wide-ranging macro and Bitcoin sovereignty conversations of 2026. You'll learn why Simon believes the Iran deal is already signed and the current headlines are pure theatrics timed to IPO liquidity needs. You'll see why Dave views the Space X IPO at 100x sales as a dying capitalism's last gasp — and why the gamma squeeze unwinding could trigger a simultaneous bond, equity, and commodity collapse. You'll understand how BlackRock's Aladdin technology has replaced Goldman Sachs as the true node of global capital flows, and why Larry Fink, Strategy, and 21 Capital are NOT friends of Bitcoin sovereignty. Most importantly, you'll walk away understanding why self-custody and a circular Bitcoin economy are the only real exits from transnational capital control.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:27 - Simon Moves Goalposts on Iran Deal5:27 - Timing Iran Deal with Major IPO Liquidity8:08 - Dave Collum Calls Space IPO Fantasy at 100x Sales9:33 - Gamma Squeeze Driving Equity Ponzi Scheme11:32 - Dave's Nightmare: Simultaneous Bond and Equity Bears13:56 - America Not Sovereign, Controlled by Financial Complexes15:15 - Fed Must Expand Balance Sheet to Fix Bonds16:39 - $3 Trillion IPOs: OpenAI and SpaceX Index Inclusion22:17 - Passive Flows Insufficient for $3 Trillion IPOs37:11 - China Could Rug Pull Bonds, Stocks, Commodities42:18 - DeepSeek Moment Reveals China's AI Advantage49:38 - Gold Squeeze: London Derivatives vs Shanghai Physical53:26 - BlackRock Aladdin Directs All Institutional Flows1:00:31 - Central Banking Ponzi Scheme Math Exposed1:14:31 - Thomas Massie and Mafia Model of Power1:38:33 - Bitcoin Self-Custody: Exit from Transnational Capital1:44:24 - Larry Fink, Strategy Not Bitcoin Allies1:47:50 - Build Circular Bitcoin Economy to Exit System1:57:46 - Follow Simon Dixon and Dave Collum• About Simon DixonX: @SimonDixonTwittYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_wNYJCyycXXPmWni2JNZhQ • About Dave CollumX: https://x.com/DavidBCollum• Sovereign Sessions — AI, Privacy, and Bitcoin education: http://youtube.com/@SovereignSessions?sub_confirmation=1

Enjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it!Independent economic analyst Zachary Foust unpacks how the same monetary forces behind the Federal Reserve, the 2008 financial collapse, and modern Zionist influence are shaping Donald Trump's role in the Iran conflict, America's endless wars, and the steady erosion of national sovereignty in episode 247 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.Zachary Foust is a real estate professional and independent economic commentator known for deep dives connecting housing affordability, central banking, geopolitical conflict, and elite financial influence. His rapidly growing online content explores how institutions like the Federal Reserve, Wall Street, global banking networks, and modern political movements intersect to shape economic instability, foreign policy, and the future of the American middle class.In this conversation, Faust and Zachary explore whether the modern U.S. economy functions less like a free market and more like a debt-driven system designed to concentrate wealth and centralized power. The discussion moves through the Federal Reserve, the aftermath of the 2008 financial collapse, and the growing influence of global banking institutions, while also questioning whether modern politics has become more performative than ideological. They examine Donald Trump's foreign policy, the Iran conflict, Freedom Cities, and the political networks surrounding figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Howard Lutnick, before expanding into larger conversations about propaganda, Zionism, war profiteering, and the financial interests that have shaped global conflicts for generations.In this episode:• The Federal Reserve: Why the American economy increasingly resembles a debt-based Ponzi scheme designed to keep the public permanently dependent• Donald Trump & Iran: The oil and market manipulation hiding beneath the Iran conflict• Freedom Cities: Why Juan Orlando Hernandez, the convicted narco-terrorist pardoned by Trump, is now tied to the Honduras charter city experiment• Jeffrey Epstein & Howard Lutnick: The political and financial networks connecting elite power, blackmail, and modern influence operations• The 2008 Financial Collapse: How the bailout era permanently transformed the American middle class and accelerated wealth consolidation• Citizens United: How corporate money transformed American politics into billion-dollar influence campaigns• Trump & Russia: Why were Trump's Russian financial connections never fully explained?• Zionism & Global Power: The distinction between Judaism, political Zionism, and the ideological movements shaping modern foreign policy• Rothschild Banking Influence: The historical allegations surrounding private banking power, central banking, and the financing of world wars• William Cooper: The intelligence insider whose warnings about propaganda and elite control still echo decades laterThe conversation ultimately points toward a darker possibility: that many of the systems Americans still view as broken may be functioning exactly as intended. CONNECT with Zachary FoustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachary.loft/?hl=enYouTube & Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@ZacharyLoft

Bitcoin may be outgrowing the “digital gold” narrative. David sits down with Strive Chief Risk Officer Jeff Walton to unpack how Bitcoin-backed credit products like SATA and Strategy's STRETCH could turn BTC into digital capital, why Jeff says the “Ponzi” framing misunderstands the balance sheet, how 13% yield and daily dividends could disrupt credit markets, and why this new financial layer may expand Bitcoin's TAM far beyond gold. ---

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comNancy and Sarah talk to journalist Mary Lisa Gavenas, whose new biography of cosmetics queen Mary Kay, Selling Opportunity, also traces the profound role that direct sales had in selling the American dream. It took a while for women to enter the salesforce, but once they did, oooh, watch out. Mary Kay, in particular, had a genius for sales, which she turned into an empire that exists to this day. Although the company largely sells skin care, Mary Kay also sold inspiration, a better life, transformation. As a pop-historical figure, she's part self-help guru, part social media influencer, part girlboss — but entirely a self-made woman.We talk about the resilience of 20th-century women who cared less about having the correct politics and more about feeding their family, the line between opportunity and exploitation, and (of course) those pink Cadillacs.Also discussed:* “I like women. Nancy is undecided.”* The power of a good sob story* Yankee peddlers!* Mary Kay seminars: Where tent revival meets Las Vegas floorshow* Billy Graham put himself through divinity school as a Fuller Brush salesman* Want to come over and see my new dust mop?* Mary Kay had six husbands* The Night of the Mary Kay Commandos* The founder of Tupperware was actually someone named “Tupper”* Also, Mr. Tupper thought he was the Leonardo DaVinci of his time* Pink bathtubs as aspirational* Did your grandmother work?* Is Mary Kay a Ponzi scheme?* The power of a “thank you” notePlus, Sarah learns the definition of “pin money,” Nancy creams over a new tinted moisturizer, Mary Lisa's dream of Aix-en-Provence includes hunting dogs, and much more.Gee, that paid subscription looks good on you ..

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWGas prices are climbing again, Americans are getting crushed again, and somehow we're all expected to act like paying seventy dollars to drive to the grocery store is just part of being a functional society now. Meanwhile politicians keep talking about global strategy while regular people are sitting in parking lots trying to figure out whether groceries, rent, or electricity gets sacrificed this week.In this episode I dive into Trump's response to rising gas prices, why so many Americans feel financially exhausted right now, and why the phrase “this is peanuts” probably hits a little differently when your debit card sounds like it's fighting for its life every time you swipe it.I also get into the increasingly bizarre reports surrounding Trump's stock trades and the growing questions about politicians, money, power, and how the hell any of this is supposed to look normal anymore. Because when powerful people seem to make money every time government decisions magically move markets, average Americans start wondering if the stock market's become a private casino for insiders wearing flag pins.I also break down the outrage surrounding reports that the IRS has reportedly agreed not to investigate Trump and his family over past tax issues. And for millions of Americans who are terrified of making one tiny mistake on their own taxes, the optics of that situation look absolutely insane.Plus I look at the latest Republican primary results and what they reveal about Trump's continuing grip on the Republican Party heading into the midterms. Love him, hate him, fear him, or wish he'd vanish into a WiFi-free volcano somewhere, Trump still dominates Republican politics at a level that's hard to overstate.This entire episode is basically one giant look at why so many Americans feel like the country's becoming impossible to recognize anymore. Prices explode, trust collapses, politicians get richer, and the public just keeps getting emotionally beaten into numbness one news cycle at a time.Welcome to modern America… where your grocery bill looks like a hostage negotiation and the government feels like a Ponzi scheme run by cocaine bears.If you've enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around. I'm not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference.https://gofund.me/5d9a419efAWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

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Retired agent Al Scudieri and former Assistant United States attorney (AUSA) Judy Hoyer review the Allen Wolfson case, initiated as an FBI investigation of a $600,000 Tampa bankruptcy fraud that should have taken only months to resolve. Three years later, the case had led to the discovery of two nationwide Ponzi schemes and the failure of the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company of Tampa, with about $322 million in assets. Al served in the FBI for thirty-years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/398-al-scudieri-and-judy-hoyer-bankruptcy-fraud-bank-failure-ponzi-schemes/   Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

AI is already replacing jobs. Most people are completely unprepared.In this episode, Gaurav Arora sits down with Prashant Puri — Founder and CEO of AdLift, one of India's leading digital marketing and AI agencies — for the most important career conversation of 2026.Prashant has run SEO, digital marketing, and AI strategy for PayPal, HP, Myntra, and some of the world's biggest brands. He built AdLift from 5 people to 200 and exited for ₹50 crore. He is also the creator of Tesseract, an AI-powered marketing intelligence platform that is changing how brands think about search in the AI era.In this episode he names the AI tools beyond ChatGPT that are already replacing jobs, explains why knowing only ChatGPT in 2026 is not enough, and gives a step by step breakdown of what to learn right now to stay ahead.He also explains why Google is losing — 60% of searches now end without a single click — what the zero click era means for your career and business, why India has 180 million AI users but not a single homegrown AI company, and why most learn AI and earn lakhs courses are Ponzi schemes.What You Will Learn:- Which jobs AI will replace first in 2026- The best AI tools to learn beyond ChatGPT — Runway, Kimi, Claude, N8N, MidJourney and more-  How to use AI agents to automate your work and run tasks 24/7- Why Google is dying and what is replacing it- How to start learning AI from scratch as a complete beginner- Why India is the biggest AI user in the world but hasn't monetized it- The difference between someone AI replaces and someone AI makes unstoppable- How Prashant Puri built a ₹50 crore company from a 2 out of 5 performance reviewChapters:00:00 Will AI Take Your Job00:20 Meet Prashant Puri01:35 AI Tools Beyond ChatGPT02:40 Ocean Of AI Use Cases03:47 Marketing Creatives And Automation06:33 AI For Learning And Email08:44 Jobs And The New Marketer10:31 Why Degrees Still Matter12:29 Making Money With AI16:17 Avoiding AI Course Scams19:00 First Steps For Beginners20:13 Brand Visibility And SEO Basics21:45 AdLift PayPal Pitch Story24:04 Can AI Identify Problems25:19 Stop Being Lazy With AI25:33 Google vs LLM Search Shift26:59 GEO and Consideration Funnel28:58 From Searching to Asking29:39 Zero Click Era Explained30:56 Expertise Beats Fake AI33:12 Start Small and Compound34:32 AI as an Equalizer37:56 Tracking LLM Visibility Tool41:57 Tech Convenience vs Connection43:55 India Monetization and Ads45:54 Building Indian AI Models48:07 One Truth About AI FutureAbout Prashant Puri: Prashant Puri is the Founder and CEO of AdLift, one of India's leading digital marketing and AI agencies. With over 15 years of experience in SEO, paid media, and AI-driven marketing, he has worked with global brands including PayPal, HP, and Myntra. He is also the creator of Tesseract, an AI-powered marketing intelligence platform built for the zero click era.About Gaurav Arora: Gaurav Arora is one of India's most respected podcast hosts, known for deep and honest conversations with leading voices in business, entrepreneurship, technology, and personal growth.

In this deeply honest conversation, Melissa sits down with entrepreneur, CPA, and author Mel Abraham to talk about the connection between grief, wealth, purpose, resilience, and the moments that actually define a meaningful life. What starts as a conversation about money quickly becomes something much deeper. Mel shares the life-changing moments that completely reshaped his perspective—from becoming a single father while $300,000 in debt… to surviving cancer… to rebuilding after losing millions in a Ponzi scheme. Together, Melissa and Mel unpack the emotional side of wealth, the grief hidden inside identity shifts, and why true richness has far more to do with moments than money. This episode is for anyone navigating loss, rebuilding after adversity, questioning the path they're on, or trying to create a life that feels aligned instead of performative. Topics Discussed: • Why most people don't actually have a “money problem” • The difference between leaving a legacy vs living one • Work-life harmony vs work-life balance • How grief reshapes identity and priorities • Why wealth creation is mostly behavioral • Healing through purpose after loss and adversity • Rebuilding after financial betrayal and hardship • The power of intentional living and choosing what matters HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 – Why making more money alone will never create freedom 01:27 – Mel explains the “money machine” concept 02:16 – Entrepreneurs stuck on the treadmill of earning 03:51 – Becoming a single dad while $300K in debt 05:32 – The drawing from his son that changed everything 06:35 – Why work-life balance doesn't work long term 06:40 – The concept of work-life harmony 09:41 – “You don't want to leave a legacy. You want to live one.” 10:14 – What legacy actually means 11:16 – How intentional scheduling changed his relationship with his son 13:22 – Melissa shares her perspective on grief beyond death 14:38 – Identity loss, reinvention, and entrepreneurship 15:22 – Mel's cancer diagnosis and everything changing overnight 17:20 – The dangerous spiral of asking “Why me?” 17:44 – “What if cancer happened because of what you were meant to do?” 18:50 – How cancer led Mel to write his book and serve others 19:32 – Finding meaning inside devastating experiences 20:20 – Melissa shares the moment that transformed her grief into purpose 21:25 – Living with the fear of cancer recurrence 22:48 – Why moments matter more than certainty 23:00 – Losing his mother and the regret she carried 24:15 – Wealth vs richness in life 26:50 – Losing millions in a Ponzi scheme 28:18 – Ignoring intuition and emotional financial decisions 30:29 – The moment he realized his son was watching how he handled adversity 31:32 – Rebuilding after betrayal and financial devastation 32:47 – Melissa reflects on how children become mirrors and teachers 35:02 – Every hardship becomes a choice point 36:24 – Focusing only on what you can control 39:18 – The biggest mistakes people make financially 40:13 – Why “money problems” are actually behavioral problems 41:33 – Why no amount is too small to start building wealth 42:42 – The power of getting in the game financially 43:16 – Final reflections on empowerment, grief, and choice 44:07 – Where to connect with Mel Abraham If this conversation resonated with you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs this reminder: You are not powerless. Your pain does not disqualify you from building a meaningful, rich, and intentional life.

Crime Defined is a series where we break down the law, one crime at a time. Each episode, we start by explaining exactly what a specific crime is — what makes it illegal, how it's defined under the law, and the consequences for those who commit it. Then, we dive into a real-life case, exploring someone who actually committed that crime, the investigation, and the impact of their actions. Our goal is to make the law understandable and the true crime unforgettable.Part two of our embezzlement series picks up where the deception begins to unravel. This week, we dive into the investigations surrounding Bernard Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, the people accused of helping keep the fraud alive, and the shocking legal fallout that followed. From co-conspirators and courtroom confessions to billion-dollar settlements and victim recovery efforts, we break down how one of the largest financial frauds in history affected investors, families, charities, and the financial system itself. We also examine the emotional aftermath — including ruined lives, prison sentences, suicides, and the lasting impact the scandal left behind.Follow us on all social media!Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/bucketmurd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheMurderBucket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/murdbucket/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@murderbucketpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murderbucketpod.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I'm ripping the Band-Aid off and getting real about every financial mistake you'll make as your net worth grows. Here's the kicker: you're probably making some of them right now and they don't even feel like mistakes. That's the danger.Most financial advice out there talks about what to do to build wealth, but almost nobody warns you about the traps that sneak up on you when your wealth actually starts showing up. These aren't just money mistakes...they're behavioral and life mistakes that can sideline your freedom, confidence, and choices.Whether you're on your first six figures or cruising in seven, these lessons come from my own hard-won experience (including getting caught in a Ponzi scheme and buying a car for all the wrong reasons). I'm laying out the top ways people blow it as their net worth rises, so you can see these mistakes in yourself, dodge them early, and actually build a life you want to live.IN THIS EPISODE, I HIT:Why confusing your net worth with true financial freedom will mess you upThe silent danger of being “asset rich but cash poor” and how to make sure you're never caught frozenHow letting your emotions and outside expectations hijack your financial decisions can cost you big-timeThe problem with chasing sexy, complex investments before you've mastered the basics (trust me, I've been burned)Why building wealth is never a solo sport and how to prep your family to carry the torchTime to cut through the BS, see what's really in your blind spot. Hit play now.RECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day JobI'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with MoneyEvery Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into ExplainedRich People Don't Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 ThingsPsychology of Families Who Stay Rich For GenerationsRECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day Job: https://youtu.be/bRyW3hxzRac I'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with Money: https://youtu.be/tEJ89xF2ZZ0 Every Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into Explained: https://youtu.be/kn5nCbd5FOU Rich People Don't Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 Things: https://youtu.be/clc7oX7VJUQ Psychology of Families Who Stay Rich For Generations: https://youtu.be/phB_2VcYPbA ORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine-a powerful system designed to generate income that's no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.When you do you'll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM QUIZ:Take this free quiz to see where you are on the path to financial freedom and what your next steps are to move you to a new financial destiny at http://www.YourFinancialFreedomQuiz.com

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian and actor Ronnie Adrian (Grand Crew, EverythingNowShow) to explore the absolute mess of carpet-cleaning Ponzi schemer Barry Jay Minkow, who got his career as a con man started early in his youth. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, we meet Bruce Bagley, a 73-year-old International Studies professor who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Stay Schemin'! (Originally Released 02/03/2020)     Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci   Research by Sharilyn Vera   SOURCES: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Minkow https://news.sky.com/story/international-money-laundering-expert-arrested-for-money-laundering-11864982 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SHOW SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-14-26.1920 EAST BATTERY, CHARLESTON SC.  Anatol Lieven explores the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, focusing on China's economic shifts and the precarious nature of Taiwan's independence, which remains a primary flashpoint for potential war. (1/16)Anatol Lieven details the internal rebellion against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Following poor election results, rival Wes Streeting's resignation signals a broader challenge for party control and the future of leadership. (2/16)Peter Berkowitz examines Harvey Mansfield's assessment of Harvard's decline. They discuss how grade inflation, political agendas, and the abandonment of meritocracy have replaced the university's commitment to genuine intellectual excellence. (3/16)Michael Toth highlights how foreign investors utilize litigation finance to gain tax advantages. He advocates for defining legal investments as ordinary income to close loopholes that favor oligarchs and burden shareholders. (4/16)Lance Gatling and Jim McTague discuss Japan's record stock market highs and strategic use of national oil reserves. Despite Middle Eastern instability, Japan maintains economic stability through subsidies, technological leadership, and careful energy diversification. (5/16)Jim McTague and Lance Gatling report on "shrinkflation," where product sizes decrease as prices rise. They analyze the impact of high inflation on daily life in both Pennsylvania and Tokyo. (6/16)Cosmologist Patricio Gallardo presents evidence from galaxy clusters proving that gravity follows Newton's inverse square law across vast distances, effectively debunking alternative theories like Modified Newtonian Dynamics over hundreds of millions of light-years. (7/16)Patricio Gallardo discusses the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. He details future efforts to calibrate telescopes for detecting the "Axion" particle to understand the composition of the missing universe. (8/16)James Lasdun introduces the trial of Alex Murdaugh for the execution-style murders of his wife and son. He examines the surprising speed of the 2023 guilty verdict despite primarily circumstantial evidence. (9/16)James Lasdun describes the Murdaugh family's century-long dominance of South Carolina's legal system. He compares Alex's betrayal of trust and embezzlement to the intimate crimes punished in Dante's deepest circles of hell. (10/16)James Lasdun analyzes the investigation into the double murders, focusing on the kennel video that trapped Alex Murdaugh in a massive lie regarding his whereabouts and exposed investigative deference from authorities. (11/16)James Lasdun explores Murdaugh's claims of opioid addiction and a bizarre staged roadside shooting. He scrutinizes these events as attempts to distract from financial crimes or secure insurance payouts for survivors. (12/16)James Lasdun details how iPhone and GPS data provided a critical timeline of the murders. Despite the lack of direct physical evidence, digital tracking and family-owned ballistics proved vital to the prosecution. (13/16)James Lasdun investigates the years of embezzlement enabled by Murdaugh's status. By siphoning millions from clients and his law firm, he maintained a lifestyle of privilege through a doomed, long-term Ponzi scheme. (14/16)James Lasdun applies the concept of "family annihilators" to Alex Murdaugh. He examines the mindset of successful men who murder their families to prevent the shame of their criminal exposure coming to light. (15/16)James Lasdun recounts Murdaugh's disturbing, hour-long courtroom performance. He discusses signs of psychopathy, including a "robotic" detachment and grandiosity, alongside credible reports of a previously hidden history of violence against women. (16/16)Note: corrected "Michael Todd" → Michael Toth (matching prior thread usage and the prior preview). Flag if "Todd" was intended.

James Lasdun investigates the years of embezzlement enabled by Murdaugh's status. By siphoning millions from clients and his law firm, he maintained a lifestyle of privilege through a doomed, long-term Ponzi scheme. (14/16)1920 WALHALLA SC

Two killed in Akron plane crash; former Wood County Fair Board president pleads guilty to sex charges involving a minor; former Columbus fire chief says he was sexually abused as a teen by former Ohio State University physician Richard Strauss; FBI in Cleveland is looking for victims of a Ponzi scheme.

Jeffrey Epstein's early financial career is cloaked in mystery, with only fragments of fact piercing through layers of rumor and myth. After leaving Bear Stearns in 1981, he founded Intercontinental Assets Group Inc., a consulting firm where he claimed to “recover stolen money for wealthy clients.” What exactly that meant was never made clear, but the business quickly drew speculation that Epstein was dealing in murky worlds where stolen wealth, corrupt regimes, and shady operators overlapped. In a 2025 DOJ interview, Ghislaine Maxwell went further, alleging that Epstein built his fortune partly by working with or for African warlords in the 1980s. She claimed he once even showed her a photo of himself with such figures, suggesting his reach extended into circles where violence and illicit wealth were the currency.What is confirmed, however, is that Epstein was already operating in shadowy financial arenas, including his lucrative role as a consultant for Steven Hoffenberg's Towers Financial Corporation, a Ponzi scheme where Epstein earned $25,000 a month and received a $2 million loan. The warlord connection remains unproven but symbolically aligns with the trajectory of a man who, from the start, was willing to skirt moral boundaries, exploit opaque systems, and surround himself with power—whether in Wall Street boardrooms or, allegedly, among those who carved fortunes out of bloodshed in Africa.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Records show Jeffrey Epstein's requests for multiple passports, travels to Africa and Middle East - ABC News

Jeffrey Epstein's early financial career is cloaked in mystery, with only fragments of fact piercing through layers of rumor and myth. After leaving Bear Stearns in 1981, he founded Intercontinental Assets Group Inc., a consulting firm where he claimed to “recover stolen money for wealthy clients.” What exactly that meant was never made clear, but the business quickly drew speculation that Epstein was dealing in murky worlds where stolen wealth, corrupt regimes, and shady operators overlapped. In a 2025 DOJ interview, Ghislaine Maxwell went further, alleging that Epstein built his fortune partly by working with or for African warlords in the 1980s. She claimed he once even showed her a photo of himself with such figures, suggesting his reach extended into circles where violence and illicit wealth were the currency.What is confirmed, however, is that Epstein was already operating in shadowy financial arenas, including his lucrative role as a consultant for Steven Hoffenberg's Towers Financial Corporation, a Ponzi scheme where Epstein earned $25,000 a month and received a $2 million loan. The warlord connection remains unproven but symbolically aligns with the trajectory of a man who, from the start, was willing to skirt moral boundaries, exploit opaque systems, and surround himself with power—whether in Wall Street boardrooms or, allegedly, among those who carved fortunes out of bloodshed in Africa.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Records show Jeffrey Epstein's requests for multiple passports, travels to Africa and Middle East - ABC News

Investment losses can be confusing because they do not always tell the whole story. Sometimes money is lost because the market has changed. Other times, an investor was sold something they did not understand, pushed into a product that was never appropriate, or denied the information they needed to make a real decision. Courtney Werning has built her career in that space, helping investors sort through what happened and whether someone can be held responsible. Courtney is a named partner at Meyer, Wilson, and Werning, a national investor protection firm that has recovered more than $350 million since 1999. She leads the firm's crypto investment fraud practice through CryptoCourt, serves on FINRA's National Arbitration and Mediation Committee, and is the incoming PIABA president. In this conversation, she explains the difference between a bad investment, misrepresentation, misconduct, Ponzi schemes, and the newer wave of crypto fraud that has become especially devastating for older investors. We also talk about the warning signs people often miss, from guaranteed returns and "secret" opportunities to unsolicited messages on social media, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Courtney shares why trusted contacts on brokerage accounts matter, how recovery scams target people who have already been defrauded, and why it is so important to verify lawyers, financial advisors, and investment opportunities before sending money anywhere. Show Notes: [00:57] Courtney Werning explains how she became an investor protection attorney and why representing regular investors against large Wall Street institutions has been such meaningful work. [03:29] Investment losses do not always mean misconduct occurred, but Courtney explains how negligence, misrepresentation, unsuitable recommendations, and outright fraud can create valid claims. [05:25] Misrepresentation often happens when investors are not given the material facts they need to understand risks, fees, liquidity issues, or the potential loss of principal. [07:19] Many investors don't know what they were missing until after a product fails and an attorney reviews what should have been disclosed. [09:22] Ponzi schemes continue to appear in many forms, using new investor money to pay earlier investors until the scheme eventually collapses. [12:01] Scammers build confidence by showing early returns, encouraging victims to invest more, and making the opportunity feel safe before the larger loss occurs. [14:44] Cryptocurrency fraud losses have climbed sharply, and Courtney explains why the reported numbers likely represent only part of the true scale. [17:03] Repeated scam playbooks, fake insider connections, AI tools, voice replication, and polished platforms make crypto fraud increasingly difficult to recognize. [19:54] A trusted contact on a brokerage account can give firms a way to alert someone the investor trusts when unusual activity or possible exploitation appears. [22:27] Trusted contacts work more like emergency contacts than account controllers, helping preserve independence while adding a layer of protection. [24:35] Once someone realizes they may have been defrauded, the first steps are shutting down the account, contacting law enforcement, and getting legal guidance. [27:29] Even if months or years have passed, some losses may still be recoverable, though quick reporting gives law enforcement the best chance of stopping funds. [30:06] Recovery scams prey on people who are already panicked, promising to trace or retrieve stolen crypto in exchange for more money. [31:29] Courtney shares the devastating case of a Modesto man who lost millions in a pig butchering scam and was later pressured with fake insider trading threats. [34:11] A trusted contact was listed on the victim's account, and Courtney believes a brief phone call to his wife could have prevented both the financial loss and the tragedy that followed. [36:39] Investor recovery cases are often handled on contingency, which means firms must evaluate whether litigation can realistically benefit the client. [39:12] Because the firm is selective about the cases it takes, Courtney says clients offered representation can usually feel confident there is a strong case. [40:18] Unsolicited messages on social media, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Instagram, or X should be treated with extreme skepticism, especially when investment opportunities are involved. [42:25] Hacked social media accounts can make scams appear to come from trusted local figures, friends, or family members. [44:06] Secret or exclusive investment opportunities that cannot be discussed openly are major red flags, especially if someone coaches the investor on what to say. [45:06] Courtney explains how to contact her firm, verify that an attorney is real through a state bar search, and check financial professionals through FINRA BrokerCheck. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Courtney Werning - Meyer Wilson Werning Courtney Werning - LinkedIn FBI's IC3 FINRA BrokerCheck

Saylor just broke Strategy's "NEVER SELL" Bitcoin rule. The $1.5B dividend math, the 11.5% yield, the Q1 -$12.5B net loss, and what it means for Canadian MSTR holders — explained.Michael Saylor told investors on Strategy's Q1 2026 earnings call that he will "probably sell some Bitcoin to pay a dividend, just to inoculate the market and send the message that we did it." Three days later he walked it back, saying the remark wasintended to "jam short-sellers and 'haters.'" Strategy holds 818,334 BTC at an average cost basis of $75,537. The annualized preferred dividend obligation is roughly $1.5 billion. Q1 net loss was $12.54 billion. Bitcoin briefly traded below $81,000 after the call.In this episode of the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast:- The actual mechanism: buy with credit, let it appreciate, sell to fund preferreds- Why this isn't an MSTR "Ponzi" reveal — and why it kind of is- Sequans' 1,025 BTC sale, the $35.9M convertible-note pressure, and what "treasury reckoning" looks like in practice- Canada's first regulated CAD stablecoin: Tetra's CADD with Shopify and National Bank backing- Coinbase cuts 14% of staff for "AI-native pods" while the exchange goes down for an AWS chiller failure- Germany ends its 12-month Bitcoin tax exemption — €2B revenue target by 2027- The Netherlands prepares 36% tax on UNREALIZED Bitcoin gains by 2028- Bitcoin Core's first-ever memory-safety bug, CVE-2024-52911, quietly patched a year before public disclosure- Notable North: Alberta separation petition crosses 300k signatures, Honda walks from a $15B Ontario EV plant, Doug Ford sacks the Conestoga College board, Ottawa finally starts tracking which temporary residents have actually leftThe orange-pill takeaway: every "treasury company" model — Strategy, Sequans, the next wave — gets stress-tested when the dividends and debts come due in fiat. The companies that buy and never sell are betting that their cost of capital stayslower than Bitcoin's CAGR forever. Saylor just admitted that the bet has a release valve. Canadian retail and Canadian pensions are sitting on MSTR exposure; the next 12 months are the test of whether the model is genius or a glorified levered Bitcoin ETF..Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast- Website: https://canadianbitcoiners.com- X: @CanadianBTCPod- Subscribe & turn on notifications for the weekly orange-pill drop.————————————————————————————————SPONSORS■ easyDNS — Canadian-owned, ICANN-accredited registrar that has accepted Bitcoin since 2013. Domains, DNS, email,hosting, all without selling you out. Use promo code CBP Media for 50% off your first purchase, no limits.→ https://easydns.com■ Bull Bitcoin — Canada's non-custodial, Bitcoin-only exchange. Founded 2013 in Montreal. They never hold your keys;you self-custody from day one. CBP listeners get 25% off fees for life.→ https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/cbp■ 256 Heat — Hashrate heaters: Bitcoin miners purpose-built to heat a space. Every watt of electricity becomes heat AND hashrate, so you're warming your space and stacking sats at the same time. Custom solutions available. Tell them CBPsent you for a discount.→ https://256heat.com■ Bitcoin Mentor — One-on-one coaching to take you from "I bought some Bitcoin" to true self-sovereign ownership. Wallets, keys, collaborative custody, inheritance planning, node setup, the whole stack. 30-day money-back guarantee on every package.→ https://btcmentor.io/aff/joey————————————————————————————————FOLLOW THE SHOW■■ CBP — https://x.com/CanadianBTCPod■ Joey — https://x.com/joeytweeets■ Len — https://x.com/thebtcpricebot————————————————————————————————#Bitcoin #Saylor #Strategy #MSTR #Canadian

Saylor just broke Strategy's "NEVER SELL" Bitcoin rule. The $1.5B dividend math, the 11.5% yield, the Q1 -$12.5B net loss, and what it means for Canadian MSTR holders — explained.Michael Saylor told investors on Strategy's Q1 2026 earnings call that he will "probably sell some Bitcoin to pay a dividend, just to inoculate the market and send the message that we did it." Three days later he walked it back, saying the remark wasintended to "jam short-sellers and 'haters.'" Strategy holds 818,334 BTC at an average cost basis of $75,537. The annualized preferred dividend obligation is roughly $1.5 billion. Q1 net loss was $12.54 billion. Bitcoin briefly traded below $81,000 after the call.In this episode of the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast:- The actual mechanism: buy with credit, let it appreciate, sell to fund preferreds- Why this isn't an MSTR "Ponzi" reveal — and why it kind of is- Sequans' 1,025 BTC sale, the $35.9M convertible-note pressure, and what "treasury reckoning" looks like in practice- Canada's first regulated CAD stablecoin: Tetra's CADD with Shopify and National Bank backing- Coinbase cuts 14% of staff for "AI-native pods" while the exchange goes down for an AWS chiller failure- Germany ends its 12-month Bitcoin tax exemption — €2B revenue target by 2027- The Netherlands prepares 36% tax on UNREALIZED Bitcoin gains by 2028- Bitcoin Core's first-ever memory-safety bug, CVE-2024-52911, quietly patched a year before public disclosure- Notable North: Alberta separation petition crosses 300k signatures, Honda walks from a $15B Ontario EV plant, Doug Ford sacks the Conestoga College board, Ottawa finally starts tracking which temporary residents have actually leftThe orange-pill takeaway: every "treasury company" model — Strategy, Sequans, the next wave — gets stress-tested when the dividends and debts come due in fiat. The companies that buy and never sell are betting that their cost of capital stayslower than Bitcoin's CAGR forever. Saylor just admitted that the bet has a release valve. Canadian retail and Canadian pensions are sitting on MSTR exposure; the next 12 months are the test of whether the model is genius or a glorified levered Bitcoin ETF..Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast- Website: https://canadianbitcoiners.com- X: @CanadianBTCPod- Subscribe & turn on notifications for the weekly orange-pill drop.————————————————————————————————SPONSORS■ easyDNS — Canadian-owned, ICANN-accredited registrar that has accepted Bitcoin since 2013. Domains, DNS, email,hosting, all without selling you out. Use promo code CBP Media for 50% off your first purchase, no limits.→ https://easydns.com■ Bull Bitcoin — Canada's non-custodial, Bitcoin-only exchange. Founded 2013 in Montreal. They never hold your keys;you self-custody from day one. CBP listeners get 25% off fees for life.→ https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/cbp■ 256 Heat — Hashrate heaters: Bitcoin miners purpose-built to heat a space. Every watt of electricity becomes heat AND hashrate, so you're warming your space and stacking sats at the same time. Custom solutions available. Tell them CBPsent you for a discount.→ https://256heat.com■ Bitcoin Mentor — One-on-one coaching to take you from "I bought some Bitcoin" to true self-sovereign ownership. Wallets, keys, collaborative custody, inheritance planning, node setup, the whole stack. 30-day money-back guarantee on every package.→ https://btcmentor.io/aff/joey————————————————————————————————FOLLOW THE SHOW■■ CBP — https://x.com/CanadianBTCPod■ Joey — https://x.com/joeytweeets■ Len — https://x.com/thebtcpricebot————————————————————————————————#Bitcoin #Saylor #Strategy #MSTR #Canadian

David covers three Monday stories: the NFT mini-revival (Bored Apes doubled in a month), Canton raising $300M at a $2B valuation, and Saylor's AI rap video defending Strategy from “Ponzi” accusations. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:15) Are NFTs Back? (07:24) Nexo Ad (07:59) Are NFTs Back? (Cont.) (12:06) Canton (16:52) Nexo Ad (17:46) Canton (Cont.) (23:27) Strategy Rap FOLLOW THE SHOW › David — https://x.com/dcanellis › The Breakdown — https://x.com/TheBreakdownBW SPONSORS › NEXO Nexo is the premier digital wealth platform. Receive interest on your crypto, borrow against it without selling, and trade a range of assets. Now available in the U.S with 30 days of exclusive privileges. Get started at http://nexo.com/breakdown Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to the Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ DISCLAIMER As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice.

Michael Saylor finally explains what he actually meant by “never sell your Bitcoin” and why Strategy may still sell portions of its stack while remaining long Bitcoin forever. This breaks down the credit engine behind the strategy, why critics are calling it a Ponzi scheme, and how Bitcoin per share became the new Wall Street metric. Plus a powerful Mother's Day message tied to freedom, sovereignty, Ross Ulbricht, and the fight for financial privacy.SPONSORS✅ Ledn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nmj1gs2i.com/9W598/9B9DM/?source_id=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Simply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loanNeed liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing.

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Türkiye ekonomisi neden düzelmiyor? Dünya Alem programının bu bölümünde İslam Özkan'ın konuğu ekonomist Cüneyt Akman. Akman, Türkiye'de yaşananların klasik bir ekonomik krizden ziyade, uzun süredir devam eden yapısal ve politik sorunların sonucu olduğunu savunuyor. Akman'a göre 2023 öncesinde krizden çok “ertelenmiş bir tablo” ve ekonomik manipülasyon dönemi yaşandı. Düşük faiz ve kredi genişlemesi politikaları sistemi geçici olarak ayakta tutarken, uzun vadede sürdürülemez bir yapı oluştu. 2016 sonrası hızlanan siyasal değişimle birlikte ekonominin “saadet zinciri / Ponzi modeline” benzeyen bir yapıya dönüştüğünü belirten Akman, dış kaynak girişine dayalı bu sistemin kırılmasıyla birlikte enflasyonun kalıcı hale geldiğini ifade ediyor. Mehmet Şimşek'in uyguladığı ortodoks ekonomi programını da değerlendiren Akman, kur-faiz dengesiyle sermaye çekme stratejisinin kısa vadeli rahatlama sağlasa da, sermaye çıkışı ve borç yükünü artırdığını vurguluyor. Sonuç olarak Akman, Türkiye'nin ekonomik sorunlarının yalnızca para politikalarıyla değil; hukuk, kurumlar ve siyasi yapıdaki dönüşümle birlikte ele alınması gerektiğini söylüyor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En este episodio de Dimes y Billetes, Vero Monti cuenta la historia detrás de una relación marcada por violencia económica, red flags ignoradas y una estafa tipo Ponzi que dejó deudas y caos financiero. Desde cómo funcionaba el fraude, hasta el impacto emocional y económico en su familia, pasamos por las lecciones clave sobre dinero, pareja y límites que hoy sostienen el éxito de Damitas Histeria y su comunidad.

In the 1990s, a blimp enthusiast with a checkered business record inexplicably dominates pop music by assembling not one but two boy bands.SponsorsFishbowl - https://ohmyfraud.promo/fishbowl Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/SOURCES:Lou Pearlman [Wikipedia]Baron Blimp Lou Pearlman, head of Airship International Ltd., is fulfilling adolescent dreams of glory [Sports Illustrated]Lou Pearlman, Boy Band Impresario, Blimp Tycoon, and Bunco Artist, Dead at 62 [Slate]How Lou Pearlman used Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC to lure people into massive Ponzi scheme [ABC News]*NSYNC, O-Town members on learning the truth about Lou Pearlman [ABC News]*NSYNC vs. Backstreet Boys: The True Story Behind Their Epic Boy Band Rivalry [E! Online]Lance Bass on the 'NSync and the Backstreet Boys rivalry: 'The animosity was real' [Yahoo Entertainment]Backstreet Boys Turn 25: Untold Stories [Entertainment Tonight]Lou Pearlman Ran 1 of America's Biggest Ponzi Schemes [A&E]Pop Dreams and Ponzi Schemes [Schneider Downs]The "Con" in Trans Continental: Lou Pearlman [Gavin P. Smith]AS HE RAN, CASE WAS BUILT [Tampa Bay Times]IN JAIL AND ON THE PHONE, LOU PEARLMAN REVERSES THE CHARGES [Tampa Bay Times]Victims who lost millions in Pearlman Ponzi scheme could recover a pittance [WFTV]Backstreet Boys' Lou Pearlman's Prison Interview: My Ponzi Scheme Was Smarter Than Madoff's [The Hollywood Reporter]Lou Pearlman Dead: Remembering the Ponzi Schemer Who Spawned the Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync and More [The Hollywood Reporter]Lou Pearlman, disgraced creator of 'NSync and Backstreet Boys, dies [NBC News]Netflix's 'Dirty Pop' exposes Lou Pearlman's deceptive role in 'NSYNC and Backstreet Boys' fame [MSNBC]The True Story of Lou Pearlman in 'Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam' [Netflix Tudum]The True Story Behind Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam [TIME]10 Most Shocking Reveals From Netflix's Dirty Pop [Screen Rant]The Biggest Revelations From Dirty Pop [Den of Geek]Mad About the Boys [Vanity Fair]Inside the rise and fall of the record store chain Tower Records [Clicktrack]Viewpoint: The Backstreet Boys phenomenon [BYU Daily Universe]Remembering Lou Pearlman: The Ponzi Schemer Who Spawned the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC & More [Billboard]The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story [YouTube Originals]The Hit Charade: Lou Pearlman, Boy Bands, and the Biggest Ponzi Scheme in U.S. History — Tyler Gray

Recently, Deloitte and Zoom announced they are slashing parental leave, PTO, and pension accruals. At the same time, Meta and Zuckerberg are implementing aggressive AI surveillance to "harvest" employee patterns and train their AI models. All the while, they preach human-centricity, but their actions tell a very different story.In this week's episode, I'm continuing the series on Fortifying Organizational Fragility. Last week, we declassified the "Rat's Nest" of our technical infrastructure. This week, we are looking at what appears to be the final severance of the social contract. We are moving into a dangerous era where employers ask for loyalty they haven't earned, and employees are incentivized to become "Intellectual Mercenaries" as they fend for themselves while their core cognitive skills begin to atrophy.The Declassification: The Dual Spiral of Human CapitalI break down two parallel journeys that have led us to this point of no return:​From Partner to Training Set: We've evolved from lifetime employment to career mobility, and now into the Mercenary and Mining Era. We are treating talent as a service while simultaneously mining them for the data that will eventually be used to replace them.​The Cognitive Decay Spiral: As the half-life of skills shrinks, many have reached a "Why Bother?" phase, believing any new skill will be vaporized by AI before it can be mastered. This leads to offloading 100% of our thinking to tools, causing our durable skills to atrophy.The "Now What": 3 Surgical Moves to Reclaim the FoundationUnfortunately, this entire trajectory is a ruse, a Ponzi scheme built on the impossible idea of a "lights-out" office that requires no human judgment. To survive the coming "Digital Tornado," you must take action today:​Close the "Say/Do" Gap: Stop participating in the drift toward treating employees as disposable line items. Re-establish agency by being open and honest with your teams about the environment you are in, rather than pretending the status quo is fine.​The Durable Skill Audit: You must deeply understand what work actually happens in your organization. Separate the "Perishable" tasks that AI can handle from the Durable Skills that are actually exploding in value.​Establish a Trust Anchor: You cannot "Ctrl+Z" shattered trust, but you can start building a new social contract based on mutual resilience. Work with your people to maximize the current environment, investing in them as individuals so they are anchored by purpose rather than just a paycheck.By the end of this episode, I hope to challenge you to hit the brakes on this corrosive trajectory. The future we're headed toward doesn't have to be tragic, but it will be if we continue to ignore the atrophy happening right under our noses.⸻If this conversation helps you think more clearly about the future we're building, make sure to like, share, and subscribe. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/christopherlindAnd if your organization is wrestling with how to lead responsibly in the AI era, balancing performance, technology, and people, that's the work I do every day through my consulting and coaching. Learn more at christopherlind.co⸻Chapters00:00 – Benefit Cuts & AI Surveillance: The New Social Contract03:00 – The Journey of Human Capital: From Partner to Mercenary09:40 – The Cognitive Decay Spiral: The "Why Bother?" Phase15:50 – The Fallout: Shattering Trust Beyond Repair18:50 – The Ruse: Why the "Lights Out" Office is a Ponzi Scheme20:45 – Why You Can't "Ctrl+Z" This Culture23:00 – Step 1: Closing the "Say/Do" Gap25:00 – Step 2: The Durable Skill Audit27:45 – Step 3: Establishing the Trust Anchor31:00 – Conclusion: Fortifying the Foundation#FutureFocused #Leadership #HumanCapital #CognitiveAtrophy #FutureOfWork #AI #OrganizationalFragility #ChristopherLind #DurableSkills #TrustEconomy

Trump wants to buy Spirit Airlines at bankruptcy with taxpayer money to "save jobs." That's not capitalism — that's Bernie Sanders with a red tie.- Today's podcasts is sponsored by Pebl. Go to http://hipebl.ai to get a free estimate.- Today's podcast is also sponsored by NetSuite. Download Netsuite's free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://netsuite.com/goldJerome Powell's final press conference as Fed Chair featured a claim that inflation was "under control" for 40 years before the pandemic — a statement Peter Schiff demolishes decade by decade, showing average CPI of 5.5% in the 1980s, 3% in the 1990s, and 2.6% in the 2000s, with only the post-crisis 2010s anywhere near the 2% target.The Fed held rates at 3.5% while oil surged past $108 WTI and $120 Brent, bond yields pushed back toward post-Liberation Day highs with the 30-year hitting 5%, and four FOMC members dissented on the dovish bias. Powell announced he'll stay on the board to protect "Fed independence," but Schiff argues he'll be irrelevant. The episode also covers Trump's plan to buy Spirit Airlines at bankruptcy — proof he doesn't understand capitalism — Michael Saylor's Bitcoin conference keynote pushing Stretch preferred stock as a thinly veiled Ponzi, and explosive IRS FOIA documents proving the agency collaborated with Puerto Rico's SIF to shut down Euro Pacific Bank as a PR stunt, with every email focused on publicity strategy rather than any actual wrongdoing.Chapters:00:00 Cold Open Montage00:58 Fed Holds Rates02:47 Powell Stays On05:07 Fed Independence Debate06:17 Inflation Mandate Critique09:38 Reporters And Data11:04 Decades Of CPI Reality15:01 Ad Break Pebble16:43 Powell On His Record20:04 Inflation Fire Economy Weak21:59 Oil Yields And Markets27:18 Gold Silver And EPAM Pitch29:15 Ad Break NetSuite31:05 Trump Spirit Bailout34:10 Bitcoin Conference Reality Check37:21 Saylor Stretch Digital Credit39:44 Ponzi Claims And Warning42:57 Yield Over Bitcoin43:26 IRS FOIA Fight45:58 Explosive Email Evidence47:02 Debanking Timeline49:55 SIF Findings Breakdown57:42 PR Motive Revealed01:06:47 Press Conference Coordination01:16:43 Why This Matters01:20:08 Puerto Rico Potential01:25:12 Final Call To ActionFollow @peterschiffX: https://twitter.com/peterschiffInstagram: https://instagram.com/peterschiffTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@peterschiffofficialFacebook: https://facebook.com/peterschiffFree Reports & Market Updates: https://www.europac.comBook Store: https://schiffradio.com/booksSign up for Peter's most valuable insights at https://schiffsovereign.comSchiff Gold News: https://www.schiffgold.com/news#PeterSchiffShow #FederalReserve #InflationPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A major Georgia Republican insider is accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme through First Liberty Building and Loan, promising high returns while allegedly diverting investor funds to luxury spending, political donations, and personal expenses. The case highlights “affinity fraud” tactics targeting faith-based and conservative investors, raising new concerns about trust, politics, and financial exploitation.

Newmont is earning $11/share at 10x PE with 132% growth — half the S&P's multiple. Wall Street is asleep at the wheel.This episode is sponsored by Outskill. Bonuses worth $5100+ if you join and attend. Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/PETERSCHIFFAP4This episode is also sponsored by ExpressVPN. Get an extra 4 months free. http://expressvpn.com/GoldNewmont Mining just posted 132% earnings growth with five-to-one margins and a stock trading at 10x earnings — half the S&P multiple — and Wall Street barely noticed. Peter Schiff breaks down why gold miners are the most undervalued sector in the market and why he's been accumulating positions in companies like Newmont, Franco-Nevada, and Wheaton for over 20 years without selling a share.The episode also covers Trump's Iran war pivoting from threatened annihilation to an economic blockade that's keeping oil above $94, the DOJ dropping its criminal investigation into Jerome Powell's Fed building remodel as an olive branch to clear the way for Kevin Warsh, Schiff's own six-year experience with leaked government investigations that were never officially closed, Michael Saylor's Strategy preferred stock as a self-described Ponzi scheme the SEC refuses to touch, and a new cottage industry of mass tort lawyers helping businesses claim tariff refunds — proof that Americans, not foreigners, paid every cent of those tariffs.Chapters:00:00 Cold Open Montage00:57 Show Intro Puerto Rico01:28 War Drags On Markets Shrug04:27 Blockade Strait Oil Spike08:18 Election Pressure Inflation Risks13:22 Commercial AI Mastermind Ad15:54 Post Office Hikes Inflation16:41 Powell Probe Fed Incentives22:31 Schiff Investigation Story30:00 Commercial ExpressVPN Pitch31:37 Gold Friday Market Wrap34:35 Newmont Earnings Surge36:52 Gold Miner Margins Explained38:20 Buybacks and M&A Signals39:27 West Red Lake Pullback40:19 Buying Bad News Strategy42:38 Position Sizing and Risk45:04 Gold Fund and Active Picks46:40 Bitcoin Yield Ponzi Rant53:18 Tariff Refund Fallout56:50 Debt Deficits and War01:02:01 Wrap Up and SubscribeFollow @peterschiffX: https://twitter.com/peterschiffInstagram: https://instagram.com/peterschiffTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@peterschiffofficialFacebook: https://facebook.com/peterschiffFree Reports & Market Updates: https://www.europac.comBook Store: https://schiffradio.com/booksSign up for Peter's most valuable insights at https://schiffsovereign.comSchiff Gold News: https://www.schiffgold.com/news#PeterSchiffShow #GoldMiners #NewmontMiningPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I flew to Halifax and drove all the way to Canso, Nova Scotia to find the new Canadian spaceport that recently got a $200 million deal from the Canadian military. I was shocked to learn that this spaceport is nothing but a concrete slab on an empty lot. There is no real infrastructure. No launch facilities. Nothing that looks capable of sending a rocket into outer space. And by all appearances, it will likely never see a rocket go to space. What it will see, however, is money. Connected insiders stand to pocket millions from a deeply questionable federal deal — one that local residents vehemently oppose. I spoke with Marie Lumsden, a local activist who has been tracking this project closely. She's not only worried about the spaceport's impact on the local community and environment, but about what the entire project represents. In her view, it has all the markings of something far more troubling. She believes it may be an elaborate Ponzi scheme. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

Warsh won't say Trump lost in 2020, won't name one policy he disagrees with, and can't explain what 1% rates would do. This is our next Fed Chair.This episode is sponsored by InvestingPRO. Get 55% off + an EXTRA 15% off with my code PETERSCHIFF at checkout! Sign up: https://www.investing-referral.com/peterschiff/This episode is also sponsored by Outskill. Bonuses worth $5100+ if you join and attend. Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/PETERSCHIFFAP4Donald Trump's Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh spent two hours dodging every meaningful question in his Senate confirmation hearing, and Peter Schiff watched the whole thing so you didn't have to. Warsh refused to say whether Trump lost the 2020 election, wouldn't name a single Trump policy he disagreed with, and couldn't answer the obvious question of what 1% interest rates would do to consumer prices — even though he'd already admitted inflation comes from government spending and money printing.Before breaking down the hearing, Schiff delivers a history of the Federal Reserve that most economics PhDs have never learned: why the Fed was created as a private bank to issue superior banknotes backed by 40% gold, how the original act prohibited the Fed from owning treasuries, and how World War I opened the door to everything wrong with monetary policy today. He also takes aim at MicroStrategy's Strategy preferred stock as a textbook Ponzi scheme — Saylor can only pay the 11.5% yield by selling new shares, and the fine print lets him stop paying whenever he wants.Chapters:00:00 Cold Open and Intro00:57 Warsh Nomination Stakes02:34 InvestingPro Sponsor Demo07:32 Why Fed History Matters08:08 Before the Fed Era11:12 Fed Independence and Constitution14:00 Superior Banknotes Explained17:40 Outskill Sponsor Break21:47 Elastic Money Supply Myth25:49 War Finance and Treasuries32:16 Hearing Reactions Begin33:05 Trump Spending And Inflation34:02 Warren Attacks And Rate Cuts35:17 Warsh Denies Being Puppet36:34 Fed Praise And Wealth38:16 Price Stability Redefined41:15 Dodging Trump Questions43:45 One Percent Rates And QE46:06 Inflation Tax And Deficits47:00 Fed Chair And The Dollar49:54 No CBDC Crypto Pandering50:46 MicroStrategy Ponzi Rant54:20 Lawyer Evasions And Politics57:34 Warsh Verdict And Gold Pitch01:02:11 Final Wrap And SignoffFollow @peterschiffX: https://twitter.com/peterschiffInstagram: https://instagram.com/peterschiffTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@peterschiffofficialFacebook: https://facebook.com/peterschiffFree Reports & Market Updates: https://www.europac.comBook Store: https://schiffradio.com/booksSign up for Peter's most valuable insights at https://schiffsovereign.comSchiff Gold News: https://www.schiffgold.com/news#PeterSchiffShow #FedChair #KevinWarshOur Sponsors:* Check out Fast Growing Trees and use my code GOLD for a great deal: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com* Check out GhostBed: https://ghostbed.com/PETER* Check out Grammarly: https://grammarly.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/GOLD* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code GOLD20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are growing signs that the United States may be on the verge of another major financial crisis, one that could start in the $3 trillion private credit market, which is already seeing significant turmoil, before spreading to other sectors. Geopolitical Economy Report editor Ben Norton interviewed economist Michael Hudson to discuss the serious problems on Wall Street. Hudson warned that the US economy is built on a Ponzi scheme that depends on continuing to pour money into a bloated, bubbly financial system based on unsustainable speculation, not industrial production. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blv49u3Q230 Check out our related short video about the private credit crisis on Wall Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1cx9Zk6WZk Topics 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Highlights of Michael Hudson 3:29 Interview starts 4:18 2008 financial crisis 5:04 Zero interest-rate policy (ZIRP) 7:31 Private equity 9:17 Lack of investment 10:34 Wealth inequality 12:08 Debt defaults 14:10 Depression fears 16:12 US govt supports Wall Street 19:07 Ponzi schemes 23:51 US economic problems 27:35 Iran war impact 30:16 Financialization of economy 33:46 Outro

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses Xi Jinping's campaign for the sinicization of religion by the CCP and the increased repression of religious freedom in China, ten years later. Next, Miles reviews the latest updates from the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and how this maritime operation impacts PLA strategic calculus and potential future engagements involving Taiwan. Finally, Miles covers recent comments from Chinese real estate tycoon, Pan Shiyi, calling China's real estate market a Ponzi scheme following Evergrande's founder, Xu Jiayin's, entered guilty plea in the ongoing legal proceedings involving allegations of fraud and embezzlement. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future. 

THE SLIPPERY The con artists think they're untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they'll never be caught. They're all dead wrong. Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit "Scamanda" podcast and acclaimed documentary series—this true crime podcast takes you inside the twisted minds of master manipulators and the devastating aftermath they leave behind. Every case gets the deep-dive treatment across two episodes that reveal every angle of deception: THE SLIPPERY: Nancy and Scott dissect each case from first lie to final reckoning, with one host pitching why this story deserves the Hollywood treatment—documentary series, limited series, or feature film. THE SLIPPERY DEBRIEF: Raw, unscripted conversations with special guests who lived these schemes firsthand—victims, investigators, journalists, and insiders sharing revelations that never made official reports. From elaborate Ponzi schemes to fake cancer fundraisers, from romance scams to corporate fraud, The Slippery exposes the schemes that prove truth is more shocking than any fiction Hollywood could create. Because when it comes to deception, everyone thinks they're too smart to fall for it. Until they do. New episodes every week. Subscribe now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about trust, manipulation, and the art of the con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE SLIPPERY The con artists think they're untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they'll never be caught. They're all dead wrong. Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit "Scamanda" podcast and acclaimed documentary series—this true crime podcast takes you inside the twisted minds of master manipulators and the devastating aftermath they leave behind. Every case gets the deep-dive treatment across two episodes that reveal every angle of deception: THE SLIPPERY: Nancy and Scott dissect each case from first lie to final reckoning, with one host pitching why this story deserves the Hollywood treatment—documentary series, limited series, or feature film. THE SLIPPERY DEBRIEF: Raw, unscripted conversations with special guests who lived these schemes firsthand—victims, investigators, journalists, and insiders sharing revelations that never made official reports. From elaborate Ponzi schemes to fake cancer fundraisers, from romance scams to corporate fraud, The Slippery exposes the schemes that prove truth is more shocking than any fiction Hollywood could create. Because when it comes to deception, everyone thinks they're too smart to fall for it. Until they do. New episodes every week. Subscribe now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about trust, manipulation, and the art of the con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get your tickets to our L.A. live show here! In 2019, influencer Tai Lopez made a pitch to his social media followers: by buying up distressed retail brands like Radio Shack and Pier 1 out of bankruptcy, they could all get rich. But as WSJ's Suzanne Kapner reports, the Securities and Exchange Commission accused Lopez of running a “Ponzi-like scheme” through his company, Retail Ecommerce Ventures. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening/Viewing: - Influencer Arielle Charnas's Fashion Fail - How a Miami Couple Used Empty Mansions to Pocket Millions Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew attempt to untangle a "Ponzi scheme" on the Homie Helpline after a dad asks for his baby mama's tax return while hiding a secret history of child support delinquency. Between the family drama, the squad roasts Lamar Odom for admitting his marriage to Khloe Kardashian was a "power trip" and investigates why Gen Z is developing "balloon knots" from scrolling on the toilet for too long. [Edited by @iamdyre

Bitcoin OG, investor and anlyst Simon Dixon predicted Trump's return to the White House, the Iran War, and the dollar's collapse as primary reserve asset — all by doing one thing: following the money. In this episode, he reveals where it actually goes and what it means for you. We discuss: Why the American empire is being dismantled on purpose and who benefits The financial industrial complex that sits above presidents, governments, and you How the entire global economy is a Ponzi scheme approaching its endgame Why self-custody Bitcoin is your only real exit from the system How Simon lost his father and his Bitcoin on the same day — and what it taught him about the "spiritual energy" of money Follow Simon Dixon on X https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/  Extra Services to Consider: Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian break down the latest inflation spike fueled by rising energy prices and what it means for markets, interest rates, and your portfolio—while Allworth CIO Andy Stout explains why core inflation remains more stable beneath the surface. They also cover a local Ponzi scheme that led to prison time and the key red flags investors can’t afford to ignore, plus smart strategies for selling a business, choosing between municipal and taxable bonds, and where private investments fit for high-net-worth portfolios. Finally, they highlight common tax-season regrets—and how proactive planning now can save you thousands next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury Duty 2: That's Just What We Do with Chris KulaChris Kula, writer and executive producer of Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat stops by the Whisp Turlington Morning Show to promote the show, and immediately finds himself trapped in the one press appearance in America where the hosts are more interested in Freevee's death, Bosch's late night habits, and whether anyone under 30 remembers UCB sketches. Whisp and Geoff spend most of the interview trying to understand the premise, refusing to understand the premise, and then actively making the premise worse. That's just what we do.Also on this week's broadcast:Bon Iver at Val Mart Amphitheater. Whisp gives Bon Iver a fifteenth chance and gets rewarded with Sufjan Stevens in the ribs, Joanna Newsom on harp, and a renewed appreciation for Foreigner.Billy Joel Vape Cigars. When you want to be double the asshole and double the fun, light up the only vape cigar with real flame in it.Traffic with Art Spart. Art logs into Twitch, starts playing Zelda, and eventually remembers Mount Hetfield has returned to its place.Real Court Case or Val Verde Court Case. Chris Kula enters the legal arena for a game featuring Whitesnake-themed Ponzi schemes, the Supreme Court, and And Justice for Hall.I'm Fucking Sick Of It. Whisp unloads on Bon Iver, Jury Duty 2, and the catastrophic absence of Ronnie.Listen. Subscribe. Join the Rock Battalion at https://1089thehawk.com. Keep the RV running at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk. If Chris Kula ever comes back to Val Verde, somebody get that man his own water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oregon wine country is closer, more accessible, and more delicious than you think. In this episode, we sit down with AJ Resnick—former Wine Access colleague, podcast co-creator, and current Ponzi Vineyards Chief of Marketing—to explore Portland and the Willamette Valley through the eyes of someone who left California to make Oregon home. From why Ponzi is only 20 miles from downtown Portland to which pizza shops deserve a permanent spot in your rental car, AJ breaks down how to plan your Oregon wine trip, where to eat in Portland, and why these Pinot Noirs deserve more age than they're getting. We taste Ponzi's Laurelwood Chardonnay, compare Oregon to Burgundy and California, and get AJ's insider list of restaurants, wine bars, and hidden gem wineries. Whether you're planning your first trip to the Pacific Northwest or wondering if Oregon wine lives up to the hype, this episode proves it absolutely does. 2023 Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Laurelwood District, Willamette Valley Restaurants - Portland: Pizza: Scottie's Pizza Parlor Baby Doll Pizza (keeps well in car trunk, per AJ) High-End/Fine Dining: Canard (Le Pigeon's sister restaurant) Kann (chef Gregory Gourdet, James Beard winner, Top Chef alum) Nodoguro (omakase) Ox (Argentine-inspired) International: Kachka (Russian) Janken (Japanese izakaya) Akadi (Portland African cuisine) Luc Lac (Vietnamese) Casual/Other: Matt's BBQ Coquine (mentioned by AJ) Gabbiano's Reel M Inn Breweries: Breakside Brewery (AJ's first stop in Portland) Bakeries/Coffee: Nuvrei (bakery Amanda couldn't remember name of) Willamette Valley Restsaurants/food The Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg (burger highly recommended for brunch) Sushi Kichi (Vale - small town sushi) Joel Palmer House (mushroom-focused) Nick's Italian Cafe (Dundee Hills) Red Hills Market (Dundee) Wineries Mentioned: Must-Visits: Ponzi Vineyards Domaine Drouhin Domaine Serene Bergström Lingua Franca (Thomas Savre) Soter Hidden Gems: Artist Block Winery (sparkling, Syrah, creative tastings) Carlton Winemakers Studio (collective/incubator for multiple producers) Historic Oregon Producers (aged well at Press Restaurant): Domaine Drouhin Rex Hill Eyrie Vineyards (pioneering Oregon winery) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Judge Gunn is joined by attorneys Jim Lodoen of Spencer Fane LLP and Doug Kelley at Kelley, Wolter & Scott, P.A. to discuss Tom Petters, who operated a $3.65 billion Ponzi Scheme based in Minnesota before the scheme unraveled. Doug Kelley shares the fascinating details of the major criminal investigation into Petters that began when Diana Coleman, a participant in the scheme, informed the FBI that Petters owed at least $3.5 billion to victims of his scheme, and agreed to wear a wire to gather evidence against Petters. Petters cloaked his massive Ponzi scheme in a cloak of legitimacy by acquiring significant ownership interests in legitimate companies, including Polaroid, using ill-gotten gains from the scheme. Petters, a prolific salesman, started the scheme by targeting smaller mom and pop businesses, and eventually moved up to soliciting hedge funds to invest in the scheme. Petters used the fruits of the scheme to fund a lavish luxury lifestyle, including multiple luxury homes, a Bentley, and regular trips to Las Vegas. Doug Kelley was ultimately appointed as the receiver for a number of Petters' entities that were involved in the scheme, which then led them to file several Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Jim Lodoen was then tapped in the corporate bankruptcies to assist in recovering fraudulent transfers made from the corporate debtors to the “net winners” of the Ponzi scheme for ratable distribution to all victims of the scheme, including clawing back charitable donations made by Petters using his ill-gotten gains, including (ironically) the John Petters Ethical School of Business at Miami, Ohio which was created using a $5 million donation from Petters. Lodoen also assisted in negotiating a cooperation agreement with the U.S. Attorneys' office to coordinate recovery efforts across the criminal case and the corporate bankruptcy cases, and ultimately wound up hiring attorneys in at least 32 different countries to assist in recovering funds from “net winners” abroad. Ultimately, the professionals working to recover the funds from “net winners” winded up making a roughly 30% dividend to all victims of the scheme. Petters was ultimately convicted of multiple counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering, and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.

This week Stacey tells us about Steven Hoffenberg, an American businessman and fraudster who founded and led Towers Financial Corporation, ran one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, briefly owned the New York Post, and later became known as a former mentor and associate of Jeffrey Epstein.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Hoffenberghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towers_Financial_Corporationhttps://www.sec.gov/news/digest/1994/dig021894.pdfhttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/jeffrey-epstein-steven-hoffenberg-intelligence-agencies-spy-1197708/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Yamamah_arms_dealhttps://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/908/1265/1457501/https://www.npr.org/2019/08/14/751153024/jeffrey-epsteins-former-business-associate-i-want-to-assist-victimshttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00270335.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00182748.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01326141.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01140030.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00339405.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01326139.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01937998.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01937998.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00376722.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00680461.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01433867.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01106124.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00583986.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00339406.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00339410.pdfSupport the show

On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Bick built the image of a young entrepreneur while secretly running a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme out of Danbury, Connecticut. The episode traces how a teenager convinced friends, investors, and even family to trust him - until the scheme began to unravel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ In this high-octane Dropping Bombs episode, global entrepreneur JT Foxx storms back for his third appearance, unleashing unfiltered truths on the Tai Lopez SEC fraud, fake guru epidemic, and why silence on red flags makes you complicit. He breaks down Ponzi playbooks, shares the one question every investor should ask before writing a check, and exactly what separates the nine-figure earners from the nine-to-five.   JT reveals brutal truths from Forbes billionaires, the warning signs and red flags of a financial scam, plus his M&A rollup model turning $1M businesses into $14M exits with zero owner money. He reveals the custom AI infrastructure that will make or break companies in 2026, the 9-figure AI brains that turn disruption into massive revenue, and why most entrepreneurs will get left in the dust if they don't adapt now.    If you're serious about growth, wealth, and staying ahead of the curve, this is your wake-up call—dive in now and level up before it's too late.