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Bernie Madoff didn't look like a financial criminal. He was a respected Wall Street figure whose clients believed they had gained access to one of the most remarkably consistent investment strategies in finance. Behind the prestige, however, was an enormous deception built from trust, exclusivity, fabricated records, and billions of dollars flowing from new investors to old ones.
For former Ontario police officer July Meier, an alleged Ponzi scheme involving a family member turned her world upside down. Meier joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss the shock of discovering the alleged activity, its impact on her family and the ongoing police investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Baller Lifestyle Podcast — Episode 627 Brian Beckner and Ed Daly are back for Episode 627 of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 627 Brian and Ed kick things off with Patreon plugs, listener contact information and a discussion about Ed finally getting cleared by his doctor to resume physical activity. 06:00 — The Gym Playlist From Hell Ed encounters a fellow apartment-gym resident blasting The Police while working out. Brian and Ed debate gym etiquette, loud grunting and the bizarre things people do when they think nobody is watching. 13:00 — Brian's Costco Narration Problem Brian discovers that, without headphones, he apparently narrates his entire Costco shopping trip out loud. 17:00 — The HOA Loud-Noise Complaint Brian reveals the story of an HOA complaint involving noises coming from his apartment — and the awkward aftermath with his neighbor. 25:00 — Helicopter Traffic Reports: Do We Still Need Them? Ed questions why television stations still use helicopters for traffic reports in the age of smartphones, GPS and real-time traffic apps. 32:00 — Local News and the Comfort of Knowing Someone Is Live Brian explains why he used to leave local news playing in the background — and remembers a longtime local news anchor with an unforgettable cough. R.I.P. SEGMENT 38:00 — Gloria Steinem The hosts discuss the longtime feminist activist and writer. 40:00 — Tim Curry A look back at Tim Curry's memorable film and television career, including Home Alone 2, Clue, Rocky Horror and Congo. 43:00 — Barry Melrose Brian and Ed remember the legendary hockey coach and ESPN analyst — and, naturally, his spectacular mullet. 46:00 — Matt Suhey A tribute to the Chicago Bears fullback and member of the legendary 1985 Bears. 48:00 — JP Morgan & The Gong Show The hosts remember the Gong Show panelist and discuss the bizarre television culture of the 1970s. 51:00 — Other Notable Passings The R.I.P. segment continues with a wide-ranging list of entertainers, athletes, writers and other notable figures. 58:00 — The Tiny Influencer Story The hosts discuss the tragic story of influencer Eko Tiny Yebiribo and a fatal medical complication during cosmetic surgery. 1:02:00 — The Royal Family Nobody Knows The death of Norway's King Harald leads to a conversation about European monarchies and Brian's experience working for a Danish shipping company. 1:05:00 — Duncan Sheik A quick tribute to the singer-songwriter behind “Barely Breathing.” 1:07:00 — Presley Gerber The hosts discuss the death of Cindy Crawford's son at age 27. 1:09:00 — More R.I.P. Headlines Brian and Ed continue through the week's collection of notable deaths, including athletes, entertainers and media personalities. 1:17:00 — The R. Budd Dwyer Memory A disturbing childhood memory leads Brian and Ed into a discussion about infamous televised suicide footage and the lasting impact of seeing something traumatic on television. SPORTS 1:21:00 — Milton Bradley Is Back Former MLB outfielder Milton Bradley becomes the subject of the latest sports gossip, leading to plenty of jokes about his name, career and infamous temper. 1:28:00 — Lamar Odom Enters the Conversation The hosts discuss the latest bizarre celebrity relationship headline involving Lamar Odom. 1:32:00 — D.K. Metcalf and Antarctica D.K. Metcalf's reported conspiracy-theory beliefs lead Brian and Ed down a rabbit hole involving Antarctica, Atlantis and Flat Earth theories. 1:40:00 — The Antarctica Ice Wall Brian and Ed attempt to figure out what Flat Earthers actually believe is beyond the alleged Antarctic ice wall. 1:46:00 — Eric Musselman vs. the Metal Detector Guy A USC basketball photo shoot turns into an argument with a beach metal detectorist — and Brian and Ed debate whether the treasure hunter was looking for treasure or attention. 1:52:00 — Are Metal-Detecting Influencers Actually Finding Anything? The conversation expands into Storage Wars, Pawn Stars and the suspicion that reality television has to manufacture the good stuff. 1:57:00 — Travis Kelce and the Ponzi Scheme The hosts discuss reports involving Travis Kelce and a financial scheme. 2:01:00 — Brian Spots Dax Shepard at Dodger Stadium Brian tells the story of spotting Dax Shepard sitting behind home plate — and being surprised by just how jacked the actor/podcaster is. 2:06:00 — Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley The hosts discuss reports surrounding Rodgers' former relationship and the strange phenomenon of celebrities publicly discussing their exes after moving on. LISTENER MAIL & VOICEMAILS 2:11:00 — The Official Baller Lifestyle Bowling Correspondent A listener checks in about his newfound bowling obsession and asks about getting his own bowling ball. 2:16:00 — Two-Handed Bowling Brian and Ed debate the two-handed bowling technique and whether a bowler even needs a thumb hole. 2:19:00 — The Underwear Debate Brian explains his longtime decision to go commando, while Ed has a very different philosophy. 2:23:00 — The Infamous Zipper Story The conversation returns to one of Brian's most uncomfortable wardrobe malfunctions. 2:27:00 — Happy Labor Day A listener weighs in on Target, corporate identity and whether large companies actually stand for anything. 2:31:00 — YouTube TV, Jon Stewart and Dynamic Pricing Brian and Ed discuss corporations, changing prices and the increasingly personalized world of online pricing. 2:36:00 — Ticketmaster Won't Let Brian Sell His Tickets Brian tells the story of buying tickets to see Sturgill Simpson, attempting to sell two of them and discovering the bizarre limitations surrounding ticket transfers. 2:41:00 — Why The Baller Lifestyle Podcast Is Different A listener praises Brian and Ed for the show's genuine, unfiltered style. 2:44:00 — The “Gay Was Straight” Running Joke G Fish sends in evidence documenting Jay Stewart's long-running Matt Gay Twitter joke. 2:48:00 — Norm Macdonald and the Art of Repetition Brian and Ed explain why an intentionally unfunny joke can become funny through sheer repetition. 2:51:00 — That's It for the Regular Show Brian and Ed wrap up the non-Patreon portion of Episode 627 and tease the ridiculous stories waiting behind the Patreon paywall. PATREON BONUS SEGMENT 2:52:00 — The Patreon Show Begins The show transitions into the Patreon-exclusive non-sports segment. 2:53:00 — The Miniature Donkey Incident A bizarre Georgia story involving a miniature donkey, police and an angry crowd kicks off the bonus material. 2:58:00 — Brian Gets a Traffic Ticket Brian tells the story of getting pulled over for making a right turn on red and questions whether the officer had jurisdiction. 3:05:00 — Ricky Springfield: Singer, Songwriter... Vietnam Veteran? The hosts discuss Rick Springfield's story about his experiences entertaining troops during the Vietnam War. 3:12:00 — “Ricky Springfield, He's a Buddy of Mine” Naturally, Brian and Ed work the Boogie Nights reference into the conversation. 3:15:00 — The Carrot Top Sex Tape Story A bizarre story involving Carrot Top, an alleged sex tape and an extortion claim becomes the next major topic. 3:22:00 — Carrot Top's Vegas Residency The hosts discuss the comedian's long-running Las Vegas career and the strange circumstances surrounding the story. 3:27:00 — Wheel of Fortune Announcer Caught Watching Disturbing Content Brian and Ed discuss the bizarre airline incident involving a television personality and what passengers can see on one another's screens. 3:34:00 — The Family Dog Story A disturbing Florida criminal case leads to one of the wildest discussions of the episode. 3:40:00 — More Non-Sports Headlines The Patreon segment continues with strange news stories, celebrity scandals and Brian and Ed's completely unfiltered reactions. 3:50:00 — Closing Out Episode 627 Brian and Ed wrap up another episode of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast. 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Kash Loves Animals, Trump Loves AI, Truckers Hate Trump plus Arch Drones & Trump to destroy NIH, Kennedy Center, the News On this episode of the Red State Update podcast, Jackie and Dunlap holler about: Kash Patel lowers the standards of the FBI, but raises Google searches for word "b**tiality" Trump bans CNN, MSNow, Politico from White House Truckers and farmers mad at Trump, hopefully. Welcome to the resistance, truckers and farmers! Trump seizing control of National Institutes of Health funding. Money only goes where it aligns with administration policy. The policy is "RFK Jr.'s first draft folder but more Bibley" Healthcare costs rising, premiums tripling, millions losing coverage, insurance companies makin that money. Trump really gonna tear that Kennedy Center down unless he gets his name on it. At least he's finally being honest about something. Heat Dome! Climate Change! Al Gore's fault? Possibly. Go on Red State Update, Al Gore! Arch Drones – Trump's Triumphal Trumphal Arch to have snipers, attack drones, sounds like something a five-year old would come up with, if five-year olds like gaudy architecture. Trummp broke America. He took all the good stuff and sucked all the good out of it. New poll has Trump underwater in Tennessee, finally. Marsha Blackburn probably still fine. JD Vance Wants Another Chance – our new YA novel that nobody would ever read Diesel prices, Iran War, Canada still standing up to Trump Ohio Senate candidate John Husted says poor people "aren't good at navigating the real world" and don't understand money. John Husted isn't good at running for office and don't understand poor people. Trump doublin down on AI as its popularity craters. Expect a Truth with a link to an Ed Sheeran playlist any minute. Trump wants to rename AI and wants your input: Super Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence, Supreme Intelligence. What about "Water-guzzling Kook-run Ponzi Scheme?" Somebody call AI Force! Pete Hegseth's "Send Me" tour in Texas. Quoting the Bible to Marines, running stairs, pushing Christian nationalist military messaging. Nobody likes him or the Iran War, but Trump won't fire him because they both love fat jokes. That's his boy! Get 20 Extra Minutes with Jackie and Dunlap at http://www.patreon.com/redstateupdate Art by Yoni Limor Photos by Robyn von Swank Music by William Sherry Jr. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, BlueSky Anti-Trump rednecks Jackie Broyles and Dunlap have been yelling about the news, politics, and pop-culture in a bunker underneath Jackie's Market (now closed) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, since 2005.
Our investing expert, Michael Greer tells us how easy it is to fall victim to Ponzi Schemes.
"I'm a vigorous lovemaker! I'm the one doing that!" Jeremy has a new suggestion for a Bucket punishment, but Tony has some questions about the business. Plus, what's next for Gillian Zucker of the Clippers? Should the Clippers change their name? Did you know there's a new cat? And after Ichiro's dominance in a women's high school all-star game, Amin has a question someone will surely know the answer to: Why did women start playing softball over baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Krista Overby, a worship leader and woman of faith, shares how teenage sexual abuse, a 17-year abusive marriage, and betrayal inside the church kept her trapped in silence. She reveals the night she finally left, the backlash she faced from ministry leaders, and how God helped her rebuild her voice, faith, and ability to trust again.CONNECT WITH Krista OverbyInstagram: Koverby2020 TikTok: Koverby2020 Facebook: Krista Overby YouTube: @koverby2020 Website:
Ma$e, Cam'ron & Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson are back with another one!! Please rate, review, and follow the podcast for more content. Listen to the show on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/4Brb7BgCw4f4jwgS5v3sXQ?si=811988ecff7b416a Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-is-what-it-is/id1719695401 Keep up with us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/itiswhatitis_talk/ Snap: https://www.snapchat.com/add/iiwii_talk2023 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItIsWhatItIsTalk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maseandcam Twitter: https://www.x.com/iiwiitalk Follow Our Hosts! https://www.instagram.com/masonbetha/ https://www.instagram.com/mr_camron/ https://www.instagram.com/treasurewilsxn/ Follow the show and our hosts on social media: It Is What It Is, Cam'Ron, Ma$e, and Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson , Producer Ayooo Nick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spider-Man is still kicking butt, including Star Wars' butt. Travis Kelce is a victim in a Ponzi scheme. Dave Chappell is going on tour, and George W Bush is releasing a book. Chris Harrison is hosting a new love show. Lena Dunham welcomes her first child. Amanda Seyfried is back on the market. A fast fact about cassette tapes - remember those? Vinnie can't believe how quickly women want to take off their bras. Plus, a Sarah and Vinnie story from the archives - enjoy!
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At our America 250 event Wednesday evening with www.kcmotalkradio.com, my eyes were opened a little bit by a couple things that stood out as our panel on stage discussed the state of American politics. It featured Guy Benson of Fox News, syndicated radio hosts Vince Coglianese and McGraw Milhaven, Pete Mundo and Miranda Kahn of KCMO and your humble host. A couple things really stood out. Travis Kelce was ripped off in a Ponzi scheme and the dude that committed the crime is going to prison for 11 years. But that's only half the story. Why in the world is the Republican swamp involved in this thing? Before the game Monday night, the Broncos tried some dirty tricks to get under the Chiefs' skin. Stan Weber joins us to talk about the matchup with the Colts Sunday night and we preview the KU, KSU and MU games Saturday.
Charlie Caprara is the Owner of FX Caprara, a nine-store dealer group he has built with his family over 52 years in the car business. He started selling cars out of the family's home in Watertown, bought his first store in 1990, and grew it into a multi-brand group before watching most of it sold out from under him when the new majority owners turned out to be running a massive Ponzi scheme. He speaks candidly about buying several of his stores back for no premium once the scheme collapsed, the currency exchange trick that saves him thousands on new trucks bought in Canada, and why he sent all five of his kids to start in the wash bay before letting them run a store of their own. Topics: 00:20 $1.8B Ponzi Scheme Ate The Stores. 05:35 Odometers Rolled Back On Jerome. 08:20 Hitchhikers Moved Cars Nationwide. 17:00 65 Cars A Month From Home. 41:20 Used Cars Make The Money. 48:55 Kids Started In Wash Bay. This episode is brought to you by: 1. TARGIT - TARGIT is an end-to-end business intelligence platform that gives dealers complete visibility and control over their data. Download your copy and learn more about TARGIT @ here. Headed to the 2026 Digital Dealer Conference? Come meet TARGIT at Booth #737. Visit @ here for more info. 2. LotAgent – Stop stacking software. Agents are the way out. One problem, One Agent, only $99 dollars. Try it free now here 3. CarMax Auctions - Access thousands of cars weekly at 50+ locations nationwide through our 100% online auctions. Register now for free @ here. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
HOUR 3: Travis Kelce as a Ponzi scheme victim turned into a discussion about Social Security insolvency. full 2120 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000 VmeM1U3Nm76ZgaK2LfEEMWaVJCX5cc9r news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 3: Travis Kelce as a Ponzi scheme victim turned into a discussion about Social Security insolvency. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News
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As we begin to wrap up The Coach's Journey Podcast after seven years, we're sharing some of our favourite episodes from the back catalogue…Sat atop a Welsh mountain in 2007 in a moment of depression and despair, Chris Joseph had the first in a series of instances of clarity that would eventually lead him to coaching. On the brink of a meltdown, he knew his Ph.D. in Computational Mechanics was no longer serving him. Buddhism, yoga and mediation became the elixir for him and soon he found he couldn't sleep with excitement at the discoveries he was making. His life changed when he trained to become a mindfulness teacher with Breathworks, and Chris went on to complete his Ph.D. and launch his first coaching practice. But it wasn't a success and in the end he gave it up. His extraordinary journey includes a multitude of highs and lows, from making £10,000 a month in passive income to losing it all to a fraudulent trader. Now he's back coaching and headed for a seven-figure year with his highly successful practice.In this episode, we talk about:Where his practice went wrong the first time round.Why the inner work is so important - understanding that you can only take people as far as you can go yourself.Why a true insight always comes packaged with an action - an ‘outsight' or an ‘outer action'.How to invite an individual to coaching - how to make it feel like a gift to the individual and not a request for yourself.Alongside the practical we get into some big topics: death, impermanence, the importance of play and the effects of all these on our lives. And it is a total pleasure to be in a space with Chris' beautiful open-heartedness.For more information about Chris, visit www.christopherjoseph.co.uk, find him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drchrisjoseph/ or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/chrisjoseph.uk/ For information about Robbie's wider work and writing, visit www.robbieswale.com. Read more about The Coach's Journey and sign up to our mailing list at www.thecoachsjourney.com.Download the free ebook, An Introduction to The Coaching Business Flywheel, at https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/the-coaching-business-flywheel Music by My Good Man William listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgThings and people we mentioned (that you might be interested in):~ Alex Swallow on The Coach's Journey Podcast: https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/episode-62-alex-swallow-life-is-better-when-we-choose ~8: Rich Waterman: https://www.richwaterman.com/ ~10: The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.happinesshypothesis.com/~12: Michael Neill: https://www.michaelneill.org/~12: Dick Bettinger: http://3principlesmentoring.com/index.html ~12: Sydney Banks: https://sydbanks.com/~14: Breathworks: https://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/~20: Unleash the Power Within with Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/ ~25: Unleash the Power Within with Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/~26: The Coaching Academy: https://www.the-coaching-academy.com~26: Richard Bandler: https://richardbandler.com~26: John LaValle: https://www.nlplifetraining.com/trainers/john-lavalle~26: The Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prosperous-Coach-Increase-Income-Clients/dp/1600250300 ~26: Breathworks: https://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/~27: Simon Coulson: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prosperous-Coach-Increase-Income-Clients/dp/1600250300~27: Peter Thompson: https://peterthomson.com/ ~27: Michael Neill: https://www.michaelneill.org/ ~27: Project Kairos with Rich Litvin: https://richlitvin.com/kairos/~30: Steve Hardison video: https://youtu.be/0Tine-9dz-Y~32: Rich Waterman: https://www.richwaterman.com/ ~33: Three Principles: https://threeprinciplesfoundation.org/ ~33: Eckhart Tolle: https://eckharttolle.com/ ~33: Bryon Katie: https://thework.com/ ~33: The Coaching Academy: https://www.the-coaching-academy.com~33: Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ ~37: Crazy Good by Steve Chandler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1600250343/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_JMAKFbP0PYJ7E ~43: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1936891026/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_xlBKFbG7XW11B~50: Loom: https://www.loom.com~1.11: Cardiff University: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk ~1.29: Wealth Warrior by Steve Chandler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1600250408/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_EFCKFbY9VGH7M~1.29: Time Warrior by Steve Chandler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1600250378/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_kICKFbB90WCJN~1.29: The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1608681890/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_8RCKFbEEPT36Y~1.31: The Meaning Revolution by Fred Kofman : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1524760730/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_BsSKFbKHQ773N~1.45: Chris's contact details: email address: chris@christopherjoseph.co.uk, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchrisjoseph/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisjoseph.uk/~1.50: Steve Hardison: https://theultimatecoach.com/ FULL BIOGRAPHY FROM CHRIS Dr. Chris Joseph is a sought-after coach and mindfulness trainer living in South Wales. He specialises in working with high-achieving coaches who are ready to play at the next level. His expertise is in helping people slow down, reconnect with themselves and then create the life that they truly want to wake up to every morning.In his coaching role, Chris works with a small number of clients each year, by invitation or referral. His clients have included the former marketing director of one of the most iconic brands on earth, a senior VP for a fortune 10 company, a woman who has worked in mission control, a former private investigator on Wall Street, a Wall Street attorney, an ex-personal advisor to the former Prime Minister of the UK, a London investment banker and business owners with multi-million dollar turnovers.As a mindfulness trainer, he creates original and impactful sessions on emotional resilience and mindful leadership for world-class companies. He has worked with Tesco, Tata Steel, Cardiff University, the NHS, Breast Cancer Care, Jacobs and MotoNovo Finance. Chris has a Doctorate from Cardiff University and is a qualified Breathworks Mindfulness Trainer and a Richard Bandler certified NLP practitioner.In his former career, he was a Civil Engineer, working in the contracting, consulting and research sectors. His work has been published in international journals.Chris has been featured on National Radio in Wales for his mindfulness work, has written over 20 articles on Mindfulness and is in the process of writing his first book on coaching.When he isn't coaching, training or writing, he is continually learning about play, creativity, fun and laughter from his children, Aled and Anwen. He also enjoys triathlon and has completed an Ironman, a 10km charity swim and a 70km ultra run!
Chief and Lou start off about the possibility of Canada becoming an associate membership in the EU. Then about the recent Ponzi scheme involving Travis Kelce and how people try to buy influence. Then Andrew and Wayne came on to discuss the possibility of Canada joining the EU onz Chief and Lou start off the show about Canada might be joining the EU as an associate member and Trump family mixing up with Russian Oligarchs
Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on September 16, 2026 University of Utah Insider Steve Bartle joined to talk Utes after their big win over Arkansas. Travis Kelce Named as a Victim in $35 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
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In 2001, an Easley,SC gold and silver trader began contacting his friends about a safe investment opprotunity. After a decade, his true plan began to unravel and the only beneficiary of his his investments was himself!
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when prison doesn't stop the fraud?In Fraud in the Office S3 E16: Behind Bars, Matthew and NOT Mark unpack the remarkable case of Jean Joseph and Janalie Bingham, a Florida couple behind a $50 million investment fraud scheme. Investors were told their money was backed by a real estate portfolio worth as much as $450 million, but prosecutors say millions instead went toward speculative stock trading, personal expenses, and payments to earlier investors.The twist? Joseph continued directing the scheme while already serving federal prison time for an unrelated wire fraud conviction.We explore how trust, false representations, weak oversight, and Ponzi-style payments kept the money flowing, and ask the obvious FITO question: If being behind bars can't stop a fraudster, what controls will?Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don't forget to subscribe!
Jason Jay Smart is a political adviser who has lived and worked in Ukraine, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Latin America. Due to his work with the democratic opposition to Vladimir Putin, Smart was made persona non grata for life by Russia in 2010. Jason is a Special Correspondent at the Kyiv Post. It's the state of US support for Ukraine that we will discuss today.----------LINKS:https://jasonjaysmart.com/ https://www.kyivpost.com/authors/5 https://americanpoliticalservices.com/https://www.facebook.com/jasonjaysmarthttps://twitter.com/officejjsmart ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------
Diana discusses the arrest of Kenny Baldwin, pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia, for grooming a boy for over a year and sending explicit photos. Drawing on her personal history with the Baldwin family, she rejects claims this was a simple “fall". She also shares that Kenny's brother Michael Baldwin is serving time for running a Ponzi scheme tied to his Miracle Mansion project. Diana reflects on repentance, prays for victims and families, and urges vigilance and reporting. 00:00 Podcast Disclaimer Intro 00:33 Why This Story Matters 02:06 My History With Baldwins 07:11 Kenny Baldwin Allegations 09:43 No Excuses For Grooming 12:14 Church Response And Justice 13:46 Michael Baldwin Ponzi Case 17:21 Repentance And Accountability 18:54 Closing Thoughts And Call To Action 20:36 Outro And Subscribe Website: https://dswministries.org Subscribe to the podcast: https://dianacu.podbean.com/ Social media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/
What if...It's not the black belt.It's not winning Worlds.It's not the perfect technique.It might not even be the journey.It's all about the people you get to do jiu jitsu with.But there's another side to community.The wrong gym, wrong coach, or wrong group of people can make you start to hate something you once loved. And once a community becomes valuable, there will always be people who want to exploit it.This episode is about finding your people, appreciating them while you have them, and protecting the community you're lucky enough to be part of.
Porsche's One-Off Flat Nose Exercise Porsche just rolled out a one-off flat nose build based on a 991 GT2 RS, and it's hard not to think Moby Dick when you see it. The obvious difference is this thing is a street build, where the original Moby Dick was strictly a race car, but the vibe is unmistakably the same. Porsche has been on a kick lately of digging through leftover parts bins and putting together these special exercises just to show what they can do. It's a cool flex, but it also raises the question of who these builds are actually for and whether we'll see more of them or if this is a one-and-done showcase. Porsche Strikes Out on Singer and RUF Word is Porsche tried to buy Singer and got turned down, then went after RUF and got the same answer. Honestly, none of us are shocked either brand said no. Both are large, established operations that have built their identity on standing completely apart from Porsche, so an acquisition would undercut the whole reason people love them. The bigger question is why Porsche is making these moves in the first place. Is this Porsche being opportunistic, or is there a little desperation behind two attempts at buying up the independents? The 992.2 Carrera S MT Package: A Manual By Any Other Name Porsche's new 992.2 Carrera S is offering a manual transmission again, but only as an "MT package" starting at 167K. Everyone's been begging for manuals to come back, and now that they have, it's buried inside a package instead of just being a straightforward option. Why can't Porsche just let you spec a base 911 with a manual and call it a day? We get that it's a money grab, but once you lightly option this car you're walking out the door around 185K, which is a wild number for a Carrera S. Put that next to a 991.2 GT3 that stickered at 143K back in 2019, and it's a genuinely hard pill to swallow. CPR Classic's Ponzi Scheme Collapse CPR Classic, a dealer just north of San Diego, was running a Ponzi scheme from 2022 through 2024, and the shop is now shut down with the owner serving a 21-month prison sentence. This one stings because of the history behind it. The original owner built a genuinely respected family business selling 911s for 40 years, then passed it down to his daughter after he passed away. Almost immediately the wheels came off. She stopped paying consignors for cars she'd sold, bounced checks, and ran a shell game where money from one sale would go to pay off a completely different consignor, over and over. Part of her sentence requires paying back over 9 million dollars. It's a brutal example of how fast four decades of trust can get wiped out. Outro That's it for this episode. Head over to pcartalk.com for event info, and find us on Patreon at Patreon.com/pcartalk and on socials at @pcartalk. Kimchi Crew: Steve, Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Matthew, Sean, and Nik.
Starting with childhood hymns and a cleansing of the evil eye, this episode dives into the messy, "ghetto," but beautiful process of putting yourself back together piece by piece. Join me as I talk through leaning into gratitude, ignoring the haters (thanks for the algorithm boost!), holding people accountable to high standards, and guarding your peace at all costs. I'm sharing candid thoughts on self-regulation, building true independence, and tackling that sneaky imposter syndrome and fear of success that creeps in just as things start working out. Rooted, unbothered, and stepping into a new era of intentional calm—let's walk this path together. Sunday mornings on the ridge bring a profound stillness, a welcome respite after the week's hustle. This weekend, the focus shifted from podcast production to personal restoration, involving movement, meditation, and nourishing rituals. Grounding in the present moment, I honor my lineage and find gratitude in the simple joys of life, carrying this sense of peace and purpose into the week ahead. #CountYourBlessings #Unbothered #SettingBoundaries#ImposterSyndrome#HealingJourney#ProtectYourPeace Jason Cloth, a Hollywood executive producer, ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme, exploiting his industry connections and reputation to deceive investors. Wealthy investors were misled by his credentials and proximity to fame, failing to scrutinize his financial practices. To protect against such scams, it's crucial to maintain a vigilant, analytical mindset, separating creative credibility from financial transparency and demanding clear, verifiable information. I continue to discuss "circling the block" and finding yourself and peace while navigating your next Chapter in Terry McMillan's I Almost Forgot About You, a FBRoasters Subscription Book Selection. The Bell Collective reunion looks were praised for their styling, with standout outfits from Letitia, Dr. Marie Monroe, and Carlos King. The author found the Real Housewives of OC boring and criticized Carrie Paul for being performative about her business struggles. The author also noted the improved dynamics among the Bell Collective cast members. See for yourself on the NoChaser TV Instagram Page. Further commentary on the #RHOA Reunion looks and thinking further about if Shamea Morton walked into her own greatness? #RHOA #PorshaWilliams #ShameaMorton #BravoTV #RealityTVDeepDive #HousewivesHistory #RHOARecaps Explore our Roast-to-Order Subscriptions: www.fbroasters.com Connect with us on Instagram: @tnfroisreading Follow our creator journey: https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading #CoffeeSubscription #RoastToOrder #SpecialtyCoffee #HomeBrewing #SmallBatchCoffee #CoffeeLover #CreatorAuthenticity #EthicalSourcing
Episode 4193 │ July 31, 2026 $700 billion into AI data centers. Zero measurable GDP growth outside the spending itself. Wall Street is starting to notice. The people already knew. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson closes out July — and a 26-day fast — with the most complete economic deconstruction of the AI hyperscaler model yet: a $700 billion annual capital expenditure cycle producing zero detectable macroeconomic productivity gain outside the tech sector itself, a circular financing structure Bloomberg mapped as Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia essentially paying each other in a Ponzi loop, and AI stocks now representing 35% of the S&P 500 against a hollowed-out industrial base — making the current vulnerability structurally worse than the 1999 dot-com collapse, when America still made things. The episode then delivers the counter-narrative the hyperscalers did not see coming: consumer trust in AI as a decision-maker collapsed 28 points in 12 months, 50% of Gen Z is blocking AI-generated content, and what is actually emerging is not AI dependence but AI-assisted human discernment — people using the tool as a librarian rather than an oracle, making their own decisions better while refusing to let the machine make decisions for them, which is precisely why the profit model is breaking. Scott closes with the local sovereignty frame that underlies every episode — the real fight is land and water, not the building; the Community Sovereignty Framework v1.2 is free under every episode; and the people walking in the authority of Christ without fear of the tool are already winning, because the numbers confirm it. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What does the Deutsche Bank analysis of AI capital expenditure reveal — and why does $700 billion in annual hyperscaler spending producing zero measurable GDP growth outside the spending itself mean the AI economic model is structurally identical to the 1999 dot-com bubble, except with far less underneath it when it falls? What is the difference between AI as oracle and AI as librarian — and why does the collapse of consumer trust in AI decision-making alongside rising AI usage actually represent the most positive possible sign about human discernment and the people's capacity to use a tool without being used by it? Why does Scott argue that the real target in the fight against AI data centers is not the building or the company but the land and water rights that Wall Street will retain when the Ponzi loop collapses — and what does the Community Sovereignty Framework v1.2 give communities to fight that specific battle? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. DOWNLOADS Community Sovereignty Framework: click here AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939. EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740
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00:00 – Intro & episode overview (Moon Colony Bloodbath + Michelle interview note; audio quality warning) 03:01 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion begins 13:19 – Clear rules overview of Moon Colony Bloodbath 17:07 – Deeper critique of Moon Colony Bloodbath (family vs. gamer game, comparisons) 19:53 – Galaxy Trucker comparison 24:22 – Designer & artist credits (Donald X. Vaccarino / Franz Vohwinkel) 26:14 – Spider-Man Noir 34:19 – Transition to listener interview 34:33 – Interview with Michelle begins (noticeably improved audio) 1:06:09 – Michelle's top 5 games (starts with #5) 1:06:24 – Codenames 1:08:04 – Decrypto 1:11:24 – Castles of Burgundy 1:12:49 – Civolution 1:16:35 – Terraforming Mars 1:18:06 – Underwater Cities mention 1:21:31 – Twilight Imperium / Second Dawn for the Galaxy / Eclipse 1:23:26 – Arcs (Cole Wehrle) 1:25:56 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion with Michelle 1:39:52 – Ponzi Scheme recommendation 1:48:28 – Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr 1:49:35 – Fog of Love mention 2:07:35 – Outro & closing Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
Jeffrey Epstein was more than just the wealthy financier with a knack for elite connections—his ascent was shadowed by serious financial fraud. In the late 1980s, he was hired as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a company run by his mentor Steven Hoffenberg. That firm turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, defrauding investors of over $450 million. Hoffenberg later claimed Epstein was “intimately involved,” even calling him the “architect” and “mastermind” behind complex schemes and manipulations, despite Epstein escaping legal charges. Those stolen funds allegedly served as seed capital for Epstein's later financial ventures—his own hedge fund, foundations, and private empire. That's not rumor—it's his legacy in plain sight.What's worse, Epstein's role wasn't ancillary. Court documents and Hoffenberg's testimony paint Epstein as a central player who helped design and scale the scheme using his network. He may have walked free, but make no mistake: his wealth, influence, and the veneer of legitimacy he built were built on the bones of investor ruin. It wasn't clean money; it was stolen. And those shadowy beginnings illuminate the true cost of his rise—not just in dollars lost, but in the destruction of trust, victims, and the systems he exploited so ruthlessly.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-ponzi-scheme-money-book-dead-man-tell-no-tales/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
This week on Henssler Money Talks, we're cutting through the noise to focus on the financial issues that could have the biggest impact on your decisions.We begin with a look at the latest market headlines—from CPI data and the start of earnings season to Federal Reserve testimony on inflation and uncertain progress in the U.S.–Iran ceasefire.Then we answer a listener's question many homeowners are asking: If you've locked in a 3% mortgage, should you stay put or move anyway? Sometimes the best financial decision isn't the right decision for your lifestyle. We'll also revisit some of the financial advice that has become accepted as fact and discuss how changing markets, interest rates, and modern lifestyles have challenged some of the guidance investors have heard for decades.Finally, we'll examine why Ponzi schemes continue to fool investors, the warning signs to watch for, and practical steps you can take to help avoid becoming a victim.Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice, a seasoned communicator and host, on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty. Henssler Money Talks July 18, 2026 | Season 40, Episode 29Timestamps and Chapters4:43: What's Moving the Markets?14:29: Is Now the Wrong Time to Move?25:06: Does Yesterday's Financial Advice Still Work Today?39:42: When an Investment Is Too Good to Be TrueFollow Henssler: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HensslerFinancial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HensslerFinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henssler-financial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensslerfinancial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hensslerfinancial?lang=en X: https://www.x.com/hensslergroup “Henssler Money Talks” is brought to you by Henssler Financial. Sign up for the Money Talks Newsletter: https://www.henssler.com/newsletters/ Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.See important disclosures at Henssler.com
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In this presentation-style breakdown, we explore why Utah has become a major hub for MLM companies, pyramid schemes, and high-profile fraud cases.Journalist Lynn Packer has covered a number of controversial business practices and allegations tied to financial schemes and corporate structures in the region, raising questions about how these systems develop and operate.This video is not about religion—it focuses on business culture, regulatory gaps, and historical fraud cases that have drawn attention in Utah over the years.We also examine:The rise of MLM (multi-level marketing) companiesNotable fraud and Ponzi scheme casesHow these business models spread and persistPublic reporting and investigative commentary
Could you recognize a Ponzi scheme before it's too late? Most victims believe they're too smart to be scammed—until they're not. Lance Roberts & Jon Penn look at how Ponzi schemes, affinity fraud, and romance scams exploit trust, emotion, and urgency rather than intelligence. From promises of guaranteed returns to online relationships that suddenly turn into investment opportunities, scammers continue to steal billions from unsuspecting investors every year. We'll discuss the warning signs every investor should know, why even experienced professionals fall victim, and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your retirement savings. 0:00 INTRO 0:56 - ISM: Economy is Okay 3:11 - Market Compression & AI Arms Race 9:49 - Trump Accounts for Grandkids? 17:16 - Why Money Doesn't Survive Generations 20:16 - Trump Accounts vs 529's 25:34 - Ponzi Schemes & Scams 29:37 - When It's Too Good to Be True...It Is 31:53 - Investment Scams! 35:58 - Elderly Parents, Trust, & Romance Scams 39:12 - When You have to Become The Parent Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/36xwcnfxPa0 ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" premarket commentary, "Will AI Chip Competition Derail the Rally?" https://youtu.be/QeB5fBrW4yA ------- Watch our previous show, "Margin Debt Myths Investors Should Ignore" https://youtube.com/live/qz2YPAd-qPI ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Margin Debt Risk: The Ratios That Mislead Investors," https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/margin-debt-risk-the-ratios-that-mislead-investors/ "Wage Growth As A Leading Inflation Indicator" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/wage-growth-as-a-leading-inflation-indicator/ "Mag 7 Stocks: Risk Or Opportunity In The Making?" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/mag-7-stocks-risk-or-opportunity-in-the-making/ --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, "Narrative Busters: Market Stories Investors Should Approach With Caution," Saturday, July 18, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/RfJtCj2byfDr --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Investing #RiskManagement #PonziScheme #InvestmentFraud #ScamAwareness #RetirementPlanning #FinancialEducation
Charlie Fink, Ted Schilowitz, and Rony Abovitz take the full hour to work through the most consequential AI and spatial computing stories of the moment — unfiltered, in depth, and without the usual polite hedging that comes with having someone on to promote something. This is a pure news and commentary episode, and the news is strange enough that three experienced people sitting in a room still cannot fully account for it.AI XR News You Should Know:The OpenAI vs. Elon Musk case concluded without a clear ruling, but the more durable observation is what the whole saga revealed about Sam Altman. He has now survived being ousted by his own board (which he subsequently dismantled), a high-profile lawsuit from Elon Musk, and senior rivals leaving for government roles. Rony frames this through the Overton window — Altman studies what society is prepared to accept at any given moment and positions himself precisely there. Ted references a New Yorker profile that describes Altman as having a politician's gift for telling people what they want to hear until it becomes true. The financial architecture underneath the AI boom looks precarious on close inspection. SpaceX, widely assumed to be profitable, is losing five billion dollars a year. Anthropic is spending three dollars for every dollar of revenue it generates — and is paying SpaceX approximately one billion dollars a month for compute through roughly 2030. Rony's framing lands hard: two money-losing entities are funding each other while NVIDIA captures all the margin in between. Sequoia published a fifty-page analysis arguing the economics cannot work — while simultaneously holding positions in the companies it is critiquing. Google I/O delivered less on wearables than expected, but the real story was a deliberate strategic decision to put Gemini at the center of the company's entire product surface — effectively cannibalizing an eighty-two-billion-dollar search business before a competitor does it for them. The Innovator's Dilemma, run on purpose. On the hardware side, Android XR glasses are designed to be imperceptible as technology — thin temples, hidden camera portals, frames that belong in an optometrist's display case rather than a trade show floor. Rony notes that Google's glasses almost certainly incorporate Magic Leap optics, following a partnership announced in fall 2025. [00:00] – Cold open and episode framing: why there is no guest today and what the trio plans to cover.[04:15] – OpenAI vs. Elon Musk non-verdict: what the outcome (and lack of one) actually reveals.[09:30] – Sam Altman and the Overton window: Rony's read on how Altman has survived everything thrown at him.[16:00] – Anti-AI backlash on campuses: Eric Schmidt booed at University of Arizona, YouGov poll showing 69 percent of young people negative on AI, and what the demographic gradient means.[24:45] – SpaceX financials and the AI funding loop: the five-billion-dollar annual loss, Anthropic's burn rate, and Charlie's Ponzi scheme framing.[33:20] – Sequoia's fifty-page report and the ad model endgame: Ted's argument that Google wins because they already know the business model.[41:00] – Google I/O: the deliberate destruction of the search business, Android XR glasses, and why distribution beats specifications.[49:10] – AI accountability and the airplane analogy: Ted's line, Rony's "underground noise" from generals and CTOs, and the problem of regulatory vocabulary.[55:30] – Palantir, dual-use opacity, and the Lookout Mountain Air Force Station story: Rony on Jared Leto, classified film studios, and Cold War bunkers in Laurel Canyon.[01:01:00] – The success ledger: who is measuring impact, and what should actually count as winning.This episode is sponsored by Zappar and Mattercraft. Mattercraft is Zappar's web-based platform for building augmented reality experiences without an app. Find them at mattercraft.io. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beloved Vermont children's entertainer-turned-filmmaker Mac Parker has been raising funds for his film Birth of Innocence for nearly a decade. The film has yet to be completed, and what investors were promised — a three-year, $1 million project — has ballooned in both time and cost. When the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation steps in to investigate irregularities in Mac's fundraising practices, they discover he's operating a $28 million Ponzi scheme. They dig deeper and find Mac has a silent partner named Lou Soteriou, a chiropractor in Connecticut who is being purposefully hidden from investors. Over the years, Lou has received more than $4 million in payments from Mac. Realizing the scope of the case, Vermont investigators call in the FBI. As federal agents unravel this enormous Ponzi scheme, it becomes clear that the relationship between Mac and Lou is a complicated one. The investigators are left wondering, who really is the mastermind behind this crime?
Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@readysetblowpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Comedian Mike Eshaq is finally back on the podcast after a 3 year hiatus. Mike and Randy catch up and have a funny, raw and wild conversation about NYC bodega owners, the evolving cultures in the Middle East, female bodybuilders, Israel's influence on US politics, psyops and political corruption, fitness and GLP-1s, aging gracefully, how to actually us AI agents and chatbots, and the Ponzi scheme that is the Federal Reserve. The fellas close the show with the weird weekly news. Every Thursday, the Ready Set Blow Podcast brings you real talk with comedians, actors, musicians, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and fascinating guests from all walks of life. No scripted BS. No playing it safe…Just raw, funny, and authentic conversations you won't hear on your average podcast. If you enjoy comedy podcasts like Your Mom's House, Flagrant, The Joe Rogan Experience, or Theo Von, you'll love this show! What We Talk About in This Episode: 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:00 New York Bodegas 05:00 Middle Eastern Culture 09:00 Female Bodybuilders 15:00 Israel & Lobbying 18:00 Psyops & Political Corruption 30:00 Fitness & GLP-1s 40:00 Getting Older 45:00 Using AI Agents 1:00:00 The Federal Reserve Scam 1:10:00 The Wild Weekly News New Episodes Every Thursday:
Still discussing the poll today regarding Social Security, our text line is all over the place with comments. One person says, "Retirement plan? What retirement plan?" Bob and Tammy Kershaw speak to it at the end of the hour.
Malcom "Mac" Parker aspires to be a filmmaker. In Vermont, Mac is known as a beloved children's entertainer, appearing on public television and performing around the state. Mac is so well respected in his community that when he begins to raise funds for his film Birth of Innocence, investors are quick to jump on board. His promises of high returns and a chance to be a part of the film industry sweeten the deal. Mac claims that he will need approximately $1 million and three years to complete his film. But after nearly a decade passes, the film is still unfinished, and Mac raises well above his $1 million goal. Investors grow weary, and when investigators step in to sort out the mess, they discover that Mac is embroiled in a $28 million Ponzi scheme.
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
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/
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
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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