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Many people accumulate their wealth in a bank or a long-term investment, and this may create problems. But there is a different strategy. In this new episode of the Common Sense Financial Podcast, host Brian Skrobonja goes over the Build Banking strategy and how you can consider a different banking paradigm using specially designed life insurance policies that allow you to start banking on yourself. Most people know that banks use other people's money to generate profits. This process is known as Fractional Reserve Banking, which is basically the bank using the spread between interest rates to profit. For banks, it goes a little deeper. Banks can loan out the money they have on deposit to people, and those dollars are then deposited again, which begins the cycle anew. This process acts as a money-printing machine within the economy. Banks aren't currently required to hold any reserves to cover their customer's deposits. The result of Fractional Reserve Banking is the expansion of the money supply which contributes to increased inflation. Silicon Valley Bank recently found itself in trouble and was unable to cover its liabilities leaving depositors to rely on the government to bail them out. It's not realistic to be able to bypass the banking system entirely, but there are ways to take control of how you save and store money with a personal bank-like strategy. Build Banking uses a specially designed whole life insurance policy that's built on the inherent tax-favored nature and unique capabilities of those policies. What makes Build Banking different is the design allows for rapid cash accumulation with uninterrupted tax-free growth, while having access to cash without having to rely on banks or Wall Street, but you have to set aside your preconceptions around life insurance. The challenge is the language around life insurance policies and how most people understand what they are capable of. With traditional banking, you either accumulate money and spend or borrow and then repay it. The Build Banking method offers a different strategy with a specially designed life insurance system that allows you to take back some of the control. Not all policies are the same and loan features can vary greatly, so it's important to work with a professional with experience in this area. The main benefit of the Build Banking strategy is the ability to have your money remain in the policy and continue to grow uninterrupted, while simultaneously using a policy loan from the insurance company for personal use. A business owner has an extra advantage because they can leverage the loan in their business, creating both an internal and external return. This strategy also gives the policy owner a lot of control over how and when the loan is repaid because of the nature of the life insurance policy.      Mentioned in this episode: BrianSkrobonja.com BuildBanking.com     BUILD Banking™️ is a DBA of Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC. Benefits and guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the insurance company. Not FDIC insured. Results may vary. Any descriptions involving life insurance policies and its use as an alternative form of financing or risk management techniques are provided for illustration purposes only, will not apply in all situations, may not be fully indicative of any present or future investments, and may be changed at the discretion of the insurance carrier, General Partner and/or Manager and are not intended to reflect guarantees on securities performance. The term BUILD Banking™️, private banking alternatives or specially designed life insurance contracts (SDLIC) are not meant to insinuate that the issuer is creating a real bank for its clients or communicating that life insurance companies are the same as traditional banking institutions. This material is educational in nature and should not be deemed as a solicitation of any specific product or service. BUILD Banking™️ is offered by Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC only and is not offered by Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. nor Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC. Any references to protection, safety or guarantees, generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investments. Insurance guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying abilities of the issuing carrier. Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC does not provide tax or legal advice. The opinions and views expressed here are for informational purposes only. Please consult with your tax and/or legal advisor for such guidance. Securities offered only by duly registered individuals through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. (MAS), Member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services offered only by duly registered  individuals through Skrobonja Wealth Management (SWM), a registered investment advisor. Tax services offered only through Skrobonja Tax Consulting. MAS does not offer Build Banking or tax advice. Skrobonja Financial Group, LLC, Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC, Skrobonja Tax Consulting, and Build Banking are not affiliated with MAS. The firm is a registered investment adviser with the state of Missouri, and may only transact business with residents of those states, or residents of other states where otherwise legally permitted subject to exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. This website is solely for informational purposes. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be  rendered by Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC unless a client service agreement is in  place. Skrobonja Financial Group, LLC provides links for your convenience to websites produced by other providers of industry related material. Accessing websites through links directs you  away from our website. Users who gain access to third party websites may be subject to the copyright and other restrictions on use imposed by those providers and assume responsibility and risk from use of those websites. Any references to protection, safety or  lifetime income, generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investments. Insurance guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying abilities of the  issuing carrier. This is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole  basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual's situation. Our firm is not permitted to offer, and no  statement made on this site shall constitute tax or legal advice. Our firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or any governmental agency. The information and  opinions contained here in provided by third parties have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed by our firm. Any media logos and/or trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners and no endorsement by those owners of Brian Skrobonja is stated or implied. The awards, accolades and appearances are not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of future performance. Each of these awards have set criteria for their nominations and eligibility requirements. “Best Wealth Managers” and “Future 50 Company” are annual surveys conducted by Small Business Monthly. The winner is chosen by an online vote of the general public and no specific criteria is utilized to determine the winner other than number of votes. Some voters may not be clients of Brian Skrobonja and Skrobonja Financial Group. These awards are not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of future performance.

Although tech platform companies often claim in their advertisements and public relations efforts that they represent the public interest, as private companies, their primary goal is to maximize their own profits. Equating private interests with public interests not only overlooks the issues arising from the increasingly blurred lines between the two but also worsens the damage that conflicts of interest can cause to sustainable public systems. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.

This is the audio portion of one of Tore's most important documentaries covering the history and development of today's massive deep state network. It is a complete and detailed description of how we have been hacked, manipulated and played. Privatized weapons of war are used in conjunction with corporate power, including media, to control a populace forcibly made docile. Dark forces have also intervened in all of our elections. The descriptions, main participants, and goals of this malevolent strategy are now evident. Here is hard, raw research intended to establish facts and truth. The evil we face must be destroyed from the inside. Our very survival depends on it.

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. In this episode, we welcome author Morgan Lerette to discuss his new book, Guns, Girls, and Greed: I Was a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq, and the deeply disturbing world of privatized mercenary work. No amount of money can justify committing war crimes or trafficking children. The excuse 'If it wasn't me, someone else would be doing it' only paves the road to hell.  Thank you for your support.  Please check out Morgan Lerette's new book: Guns, Girls, and Greed: I Was a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq- https://bit.ly/3yX7JJE Join the WolfPack at Wise Wolf Gold and Silver and start hedging your financial position by investing in precious metals now!  Go to samtripoli.gold and use the promo code "TinFoil" and we thank Tony for supporting our show. CopyMyCrypto.com: The ‘Copy my Crypto' membership site shows you the coins that the youtuber ‘James McMahon' personally holds - and allows you to copy him. 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US Big Tech corporations are like the feudal landlords of Medieval Europe. These Silicon Valley monopolies own the digital land that the global economy is built on, and are charging higher and higher rents to use their privatized infrastructure. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf1wQ9QeaKM Sources and more information here: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/08/19/us-big-tech-monopolies-neo-feudalism/ Topics 0:00 Neo-feudalism 1:36 Amazon's monopoly 3:57 Google's monopoly 4:54 Amazon takes 50% of sellers' revenue 6:30 How Amazon sets prices: the Buy Box 9:01 Technofeudalism, by Yanis Varoufakis 9:42 Cloud infrastructure 10:44 New cold war on China 11:35 China: only alternative to US Big Tech monopolies 14:55 Chinese socialism 19:33 Monopoly capitalism & imperialism 21:51 Feudalism & capitalism 23:54 Utilities 26:37 Privatized digital infrastructure 29:29 Uber & Silicon Valley's monopolistic business model 34:28 Apple wages war on Chinese competitors 35:37 Apple's outrageous 30% Patreon fee 39:44 Outro

The Air Force is requesting $140 million for privatized family housing projects at two bases in 2025. Lawmakers, however, are expressing concerns about funding additional privatization efforts. “We do not own the units. These are units that the private companies assumed responsibility for years ago.” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said during the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee hearing Wednesday. “I'm going to continue to ask why it should be the government's and not the private companies' responsibility to cover these additional costs for sustainment and reinvestment. And importantly, how will this funding help service members and their families and not just help bailing out the private companies?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest, Johnny Meyer from Ametros, breaks down how Ametros helps injured workers manage  future medical funds, save money, and live worry-free. Ametros was founded with the vision of making healthcare easy for injured individuals and anyone that is paying for their medical needs out-of-pocket.Their mission is to help those individuals save money on their ongoing medical expenses, and to help them save time from dealing with the hassle of the complex healthcare system. Ametros' products provide discounts and support, simplifying the process with all the key players in healthcare, including patients, insurers, employers, attorneys, medical providers and Medicare.For more information on Ametros and its services, visit www.ametros.com

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Many people accumulate their wealth in a bank or a long-term investment, and this may create problems. But there is a different strategy. In this new episode of the Common Sense Financial Podcast, host Brian Skrobonja goes over the Build Banking strategy and how you can consider a different banking paradigm using specially designed life insurance policies that allow you to start banking on yourself. Most people know that banks use other people's money to generate profits. This process is known as Fractional Reserve Banking, which is basically the bank using the spread between interest rates to profit. For banks, it goes a little deeper. Banks can loan out the money they have on deposit to people, and those dollars are then deposited again, which begins the cycle anew. This process acts as a money-printing machine within the economy. Banks aren't currently required to hold any reserves to cover their customer's deposits. The result of Fractional Reserve Banking is the expansion of the money supply which contributes to increased inflation. Silicon Valley Bank recently found itself in trouble and was unable to cover its liabilities leaving depositors to rely on the government to bail them out. It's not realistic to be able to bypass the banking system entirely, but there are ways to take control of how you save and store money with a personal bank-like strategy. Build Banking uses a specially designed whole life insurance policy that's built on the inherent tax-favored nature and unique capabilities of those policies. What makes Build Banking different is the design allows for rapid cash accumulation with uninterrupted tax-free growth, while having access to cash without having to rely on banks or Wall Street, but you have to set aside your preconceptions around life insurance. The challenge is the language around life insurance policies and how most people understand what they are capable of. With traditional banking, you either accumulate money and spend or borrow and then repay it. The Build Banking method offers a different strategy with a specially designed life insurance system that allows you to take back some of the control. Not all policies are the same and loan features can vary greatly, so it's important to work with a professional with experience in this area. The main benefit of the Build Banking strategy is the ability to have your money remain in the policy and continue to grow uninterrupted, while simultaneously using a policy loan from the insurance company for personal use. A business owner has an extra advantage because they can leverage the loan in their business, creating both an internal and external return. This strategy also gives the policy owner a lot of control over how and when the loan is repaid because of the nature of the life insurance policy.      Mentioned in this episode: BrianSkrobonja.com BuildBanking.com     BUILD Banking™️ is a DBA of Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC. Benefits and guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the insurance company. Not FDIC insured. Results may vary. Any descriptions involving life insurance policies and its use as an alternative form of financing or risk management techniques are provided for illustration purposes only, will not apply in all situations, may not be fully indicative of any present or future investments, and may be changed at the discretion of the insurance carrier, General Partner and/or Manager and are not intended to reflect guarantees on securities performance. The term BUILD Banking™️, private banking alternatives or specially designed life insurance contracts (SDLIC) are not meant to insinuate that the issuer is creating a real bank for its clients or communicating that life insurance companies are the same as traditional banking institutions. This material is educational in nature and should not be deemed as a solicitation of any specific product or service. BUILD Banking™️ is offered by Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC only and is not offered by Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. nor Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC. Any references to protection, safety or guarantees, generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investments. Insurance guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying abilities of the issuing carrier. Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC does not provide tax or legal advice. The opinions and views expressed here are for informational purposes only. Please consult with your tax and/or legal advisor for such guidance. Securities offered only by duly registered individuals through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. (MAS), Member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services offered only by duly registered  individuals through Skrobonja Wealth Management (SWM), a registered investment advisor. Tax services offered only through Skrobonja Tax Consulting. MAS does not offer Build Banking or tax advice. Skrobonja Financial Group, LLC, Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC, Skrobonja Tax Consulting, and Build Banking are not affiliated with MAS. The firm is a registered investment adviser with the state of Missouri, and may only transact business with residents of those states, or residents of other states where otherwise legally permitted subject to exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. This website is solely for informational purposes. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be  rendered by Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC unless a client service agreement is in  place. Skrobonja Financial Group, LLC provides links for your convenience to websites produced by other providers of industry related material. Accessing websites through links directs you  away from our website. Users who gain access to third party websites may be subject to the copyright and other restrictions on use imposed by those providers and assume responsibility and risk from use of those websites. Any references to protection, safety or  lifetime income, generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investments. Insurance guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying abilities of the  issuing carrier. This is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole  basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual's situation. Our firm is not permitted to offer, and no  statement made on this site shall constitute tax or legal advice. Our firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or any governmental agency. The information and  opinions contained here in provided by third parties have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed by our firm. Any media logos and/or trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners and no endorsement by those owners of Brian Skrobonja is stated or implied. The awards, accolades and appearances are not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of future performance. Each of these awards have set criteria for their nominations and eligibility requirements. “Best Wealth Managers” and “Future 50 Company” are annual surveys conducted by Small Business Monthly. The winner is chosen by an online vote of the general public and no specific criteria is utilized to determine the winner other than number of votes. Some voters may not be clients of Brian Skrobonja and Skrobonja Financial Group. These awards are not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of future performance.

It's Hump Day! Sam speaks with Nicholas Boni, writer, photographer and musician based in Brooklyn, & Cea Weaver, tenant organizer with Housing Justice For All in New York, to discuss Nicholas's recent piece in Jacobin entitled "Social Housing for New York Is on the Table". Then, Sam speaks with John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), to discuss the prospects of a commuter rail worker strike in Boston, where they've been without a contract for over 200 days. First, Sam runs through updates on the performance of ‘uncommitted' in the Washington primary, the House voting to sort of ban TikTok, questions about more GOP testimony, Trump's legal battles, the House GOP, the Federal Judiciary Committee, US labor action, and aid for Ukraine, before parsing through the recent TikTok “ban” legislation rushed through the House. Nicholas Boni and Cea Weaver then join, diving right into the complete affordability crisis facing New York State, resulting from a lack of existing stable, affordable housing and investment into new permanent, affordable housing projects, and their solution of a Social Housing Development Authority (SHDA), a statewide tenant's rights coalition, funded and supported by the state, that would work to rezone, maintain, rehabilitate, acquire, and construct new affordable housing projects across New York State, relying on a much broader base than existing housing authorities like NYCHA, allowing for them to function on a much broader, and much more effective scale. Expanding on this, Weaver and Boni look at the SHDA as a true public-sector alternative to the speculative role of private real estate, walking through the process and legislation SHDA would rely on in their acquisition of housing and land for maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction, and the role the Authority would play in working with to take over existing housing and establish tenant-run cooperatives. After walking through some real-world lasting examples of this kind of housing infrastructure, Cea and Nicholas wrap up by assessing the current state of the fight, and what to look for moving forward. John Samuelson then joins, walking through the TWU's role representing transit workers across the US, before zooming in on the ongoing issues facing Local-2054, with active profiteering and exploitation from the French company Keolis in their management of Massachusetts' Commuter Rail, all bankrolled by the US taxpayer. 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While politicians acknowledge the importance of affordable housing, there is insufficient emphasis on social housing, which involves publicly owned or non-profit housing that is substantially subsidized to ensure that low-income renters pay no more than 30% of their gross income on rent. Guest: Dr. Shauna MacKinnon, Professor and Department Chair of Urban and Inner-City Studies at the University of Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is a Cloud Architect that assists organizations with cloud adoption and innovation and is currently a Cloud Architect and the owner of Webonology. He has been working in the IT industry since his time in the military and is a developer, teacher, speaker, and early adopter. Greg has worked in many facets of IT throughout his career and is currently the president of TampaDev, a community meetup that runs #TampaCC and various technology events throughout Tampa. Greg holds a certification as a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Microsoft Certified Trainer, and is an Azure MVP.   Topics of Discussion: [3:49] What has been Greg's secret sauce to success? Helping others. [4:53] Optimizing Azure budgets. [7:12] The cloud shines in replatforming or rehosting. [9:12] To Greg, a lot of the cost optimization really focuses on architectural optimization. [13:58] The importance of looking at evolution and realizing that technology doesn't stop at the cloud. [18:35] Don't blame technology for your shortcomings. [23:31] Azure services surprise people with their cost, and the need to go into things with eyes wide open. [29:21] The problem with the pricing calculator. [35:47] The two-fold problem with present-day containers. [37:02] Privatized workloads. [40:08] How the cloud can make our lives easier and enhance what we are already doing. Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events!  Ep 250: Responsible AI with Greg Leonardo Greg Leonardo — Cloud Daily Wire      Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

In Episode 7 of the Truth Nation Podcast, Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and Retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner dive into the topic of Privatized Policing. What is Privatized Policing, and why is it becoming increasingly popular? Did the defund police movement bring us to a place where those with financial means use privatized policing to protect their communities while those with less financial resources are subject to more crime and less protective police services? Are the very same community leaders who called to de-fund the police now complaining about inequalities in police services caused by a reduction in services in poorer neighborhoods combined with private contract services in higher income neighborhoods? Does privatized policing take policing control out of the hands of department leadership and put it into the hands of wealthy community members? Get the truth about Privatized Policing from Truth Nation, Episode 7.

Even after another scathing audit TDOC was just extended 3 years and will continue to contract with Core Civic. Listen to HIGHLIGHTS from the hearing yesterday. Rep. Clemmons says "Core Civic And Privatized Prisons Are A Cancer" and points out TN by law is only supposed to have 1 in the state, but Core Civic found a loophole. Meanwhile an assistant commissioner explains away high prison guard rape numbers by saying they really just start relationships with inmates. Core Civic has spent over $3 million buying support from legislators, mostly Republican. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tennessee-holler/message

This week Justin talks with Robert Lancaster. Robert served in the British Army from 1977 until 1989, including time spent with 22nd SAS, and then in the Australian Army as a reserve special forces soldier. In 1991, he founded Lancaster's Global Risk Consultancy based in Australia, which has offered a wide variety of security surveillance, business intelligence, and counterintelligence services all over the world. His previous clients include governments, multinational corporations, publicly listed companies, law firms, and major industrial and mining concerns. Today Robert explores the world of privatized intelligence gathering and how it relates to and differs from the actions of national organizations and agencies. Connect with Robert:lancasters-global.comIG: @plantagenet_manorConnect with Spycraft 101:Check out Justin's latest release, Covert Arms, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: spycraft-101.myshopify.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.The Fandalorians: Teachers by Day, Nerds by NightThree long-term friends and teachers debate, bicker, and banter about all things fandom.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyA podcast from SPYSCAPE.A History of the World in Spy Objects Incredible tools and devices and their real-world use.Support the show

In the aftermath of Hamas's taking hostages in its conflict with Israel, the question arises: Who pays the ransom? State-financed payments lead to the worst outcomes and create moral hazards. Original Article: Hostage Extraction Needs to be Privatized

In the aftermath of Hamas's taking hostages in its conflict with Israel, the question arises: Who pays the ransom? State-financed payments lead to the worst outcomes and create moral hazards. Original Article: Hostage Extraction Needs to be Privatized

In the aftermath of Hamas's taking hostages in its conflict with Israel, the question arises: Who pays the ransom? State-financed payments lead to the worst outcomes and create moral hazards. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

In the aftermath of Hamas's taking hostages in its conflict with Israel, the question arises: Who pays the ransom? State-financed payments lead to the worst outcomes and create moral hazards. Original Article: Hostage Extraction Needs to be Privatized

In the aftermath of Hamas's taking hostages in its conflict with Israel, the question arises: Who pays the ransom? State-financed payments lead to the worst outcomes and create moral hazards. Original Article: Hostage Extraction Needs to be Privatized

In the aftermath of Hamas's taking hostages in its conflict with Israel, the question arises: Who pays the ransom? State-financed payments lead to the worst outcomes and create moral hazards. Original Article: Hostage Extraction Needs to be Privatized

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Fifth Edition will soon be renamed STRATEGIC WHOLE LIFE. Read more about the coming name change below.Welcome to the final installment of our transformative series, "IBC First Principles: Mastering the Basics of Privatized Banking, Part 3."In Episode 81, we bring our three-part series to a close by examining principles 8 through 10. We discuss:The unparalleled value of storing cash in a whole life insurance policyThe empowerment of financial self-sovereignty andThe critical importance of long-range thinking in today's instant-gratification culture.Discover how leveraging the strength of top mutual life insurance companies can maximize your dollars, how having accessible capital can bring opportunities to your doorstep, and why the long-range view offers a safer, more stable financial future. Tune in and learn why you should embrace these timeless principles that can solidify your financial independence.KEY MOMENTS:01:05 Principle 8: Park Wealth for Maximum Economic Value - Your money should reside somewhere it can do multiple jobs for you simultaneously.12:19 Principle 9: The Golden Rule - "He who has the gold makes the rules." Do you really have control over your assets?22:59 Principle 10: Think Long Range - In today's culture of "hacks" and "FOMO," this might be the most crucial principle on this list.----LINKS:Get in touch: SCHEDULE A CONSULTATIONOnline Course: IBC MASTERY----About Your Hosts:Hosts John Perrings and John Montoya are dedicated to spreading the word about Infinite Banking so you can discover for yourself how you and your loved ones can benefit with a virtual streamlined process that will take you from IBC novice to sharing the strategy with friends and family... even the skeptics!John Montoya is the founder of JLM Wealth Strategies, began his career in financial services in 1998, and is both an Authorized IBC® and Bank on Yourself® professional licensed nationwide.John Perrings started StackedLife Financial Strategies after a 20-year career in the startup world of Silicon Valley, where he specialized in data center real estate, finance, and construction. John is an Authorized Infinite Banking® professional and works nationwide.----Connect with usGet in touch to see how you might apply these principles to your situation. Schedule a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation with us today!----ONLINE COURSE:Stop wasting hours on YouTube trying to piece together the information you want regarding The Infinite Banking Concept®.Check out our soup-to-nuts online course. Get everything you need to know about IBC and whole life insurance:IBC MASTERY

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Fifth Edition will soon be renamed STRATEGIC WHOLE LIFE. Read more about the coming name change below.Episode 80: Dive into Part 2 of the enlightening "IBC First Principles: Mastering the Basics of Privatized Banking." This segment unpacks principles 4 through 7, shedding light on the journey of your money and the importance of where it resides.We'll explore why whole life insurance is not just a financial tool but a private innovation crafted to empower individuals and how it aligns with the principle that your financial solutions should improve annually, just as you do. Plus, we debunk the myth of wasted dollars in whole life insurance, illustrating how every cent contributes to building lasting value.Join us for another empowering session that will deepen your understanding and commitment to the Infinite Banking Concept.KEY MOMENTS:00:02 Introduction and Welcome00:20 IBC First Principles, Part 2: Money Must ResideSomewhere01:21 The Importance of Liquidity and Control02:22 The Efficiency of Whole Life Policies05:10 The Power of Pooling Capital06:39 Whole Life as a Private Invention07:08 The Importance of Personal Responsibility09:43 The Pitfalls of Relying on Government13:01 Getting Better Every Year18:57 No Dollar is Wasted25:43 Whole Life as an Asset28:14 Conclusion and Next Steps----LINKS:Get in touch: SCHEDULE A CONSULTATIONOnline Course: IBC MASTERY----About Your Hosts:Hosts John Perrings and John Montoya are dedicated to spreading the word about Infinite Banking so you can discover for yourself how you and your loved ones can benefit with a virtual streamlined process that will take you from IBC novice to sharing the strategy with friends and family... even the skeptics!John Montoya is the founder of JLM Wealth Strategies, began his career in financial services in 1998, and is both an Authorized IBC® and Bank on Yourself® professional licensed nationwide.John Perrings started StackedLife Financial Strategies after a 20-year career in the startup world of Silicon Valley, where he specialized in data center real estate, finance, and construction. John is an Authorized Infinite Banking® professional and works nationwide.----Connect with usGet in touch to see how you might apply these principles to your situation. Schedule a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation with us today!----ONLINE COURSE:Stop wasting hours on YouTube trying to piece together the information you want regarding The Infinite Banking Concept®.Check out our soup-to-nuts online course. Get everything you need to know about IBC and whole life insurance:IBC MASTERY

In Part 1 of our 3-part series "IBC First Principles," we analyze some core concepts that make up The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). In this episode, we discuss the first three of ten "first principles":Learn how understanding traditional financial systems empowers you to take control of your money ("If you know what's going on, you'll know what to do").Discover the principle of "one pool of money" and the transformative power of cash flow over cash amount.Finally, grasp why "banking is the most important business in the world" and how becoming your own banker can change your financial life. Tune in and lay a strong foundation for your financial journey.KEY MOMENTS:00:01:00 - Understanding the Importance of Infinite Banking 00:03:07 - The Flaws of Traditional Banking Systems 00:05:41 - Valuing Financial Freedom 00:06:29 - Becoming an Insider 00:09:10 - The Problem with Fractional Reserve Banking 00:16:21 - The Illusion of Control in Real Estate 00:17:25 - The Importance of Weathering Financial Storms 00:18:34 - Opportunity Cost and Liquidity 00:20:27 - Banking as a Higher Order Operation 00:25:35 - Banking as the Most Important Business ----LINKS:Get in touch: SCHEDULE A CONSULTATIONOnline Course: IBC MASTERY----About Your Hosts:Hosts John Perrings and John Montoya are dedicated to spreading the word about Infinite Banking so you can discover for yourself how you and your loved ones can benefit with a virtual streamlined process that will take you from IBC novice to sharing the strategy with friends and family... even the skeptics!John Montoya is the founder of JLM Wealth Strategies, began his career in financial services in 1998, and is both an Authorized IBC® and Bank on Yourself® professional licensed nationwide.John Perrings started StackedLife Financial Strategies after a 20-year career in the startup world of Silicon Valley, where he specialized in data center real estate, finance, and construction. John is an Authorized Infinite Banking® professional and works nationwide.----Connect with usGet in touch to see how you might apply these principles to your situation. Schedule a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation with us today!----ONLINE COURSE:Stop wasting hours on YouTube trying to piece together the information you want regarding The Infinite Banking Concept®.Check out our soup-to-nuts online course. Get everything you need to know about IBC and whole life insurance:IBC MASTERY

Some people criticize public education and would like to replace it with a "voucher system" where they could get public funds and choose the school of their preference. We look at this proposition and see what its merits and demerits are. This audio podcast is also available in a video format: https://youtu.be/UTNaBDPQXbI To learn more about the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout) visit https://proutalliance.org and https://www.prout.info .

Be warned--this episode is not for your kids, ok? We are MAD---annoyed in fact that we have to have this conversation---but here we are. In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss the current state of prviate vs. public healthcare in Canada. Is healthcare still universal, or are we sliding down a slippery slope?  They discuss what privatized healthcare looks like, whether we should be concerned, and what they think should be occurring.    References: https://www.ipolitics.ca/queens-park/health-canada-concerned-about-ontario-company-that-charges-for-virtual-doctor-visits  https://www.reddit.com/r/ontario/comments/etvke2/has_anyone_every_used_maple_online_doctor/?rdt=48992  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/maple-health-online-doctor-visits-1.4194285  https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/maple-health-ceo-private-health-care-1.6777485#:~:text=Brett%20Belchetz%20is%20the%20CEO,services%20billable%20to%20private%20insurers. Follow The Gritty Nurse Podcast! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse

The UAW is getting closer to striking as the latest contract offer from GM and Stellantis was rejected as not good enough to ward off a strike. UAW president Shawn Fain has made it clear that unless a deal is reached by September 14, 150,000 workers will head to the strike lines.  Hurricane Lee rapidly intensifies to a powerful Category 5 storm in the Atlantic. While current models predict the storm will not directly hit major populated areas, the storms rapid intensification is linked to the record warm temperatures of the Atlantic, providing a window into our climate futures.  Hong Kong was inundated with flash floods as more rain fell on the region since records started being kept in 1884. Over 19 inches of rain fell on Hong Kong in 24 hours, with over six inches falling between 11PM and midnight last night.  West Virginia University becomes the latest “canary in the coal mine” in higher education. The university has announced deep cuts, which will eliminate 169 faculty members (7% of the faculty) and 32 of the university's 338 majors. The president of WCU, Gordon Gee, told the New York Times, “We simply have lost the support of the American public,” when explaining the lack of funding for public universities.   Elon Musk admits that he unilaterally denied the Ukrainian military access to the Starlink satellite internet service to prevent a Ukrainian drone attack against some of the Russian naval fleet near the coast of Crimea. Privatized, billionaire-run government anyone? Later today and tomorrow, York, PA will play host to a “Big” Christian Nationalist/Dominionist conference featuring a who's-who of right-wing religious ideologues. PA Representative Wendy Fink, representing PA's 94th district, has actively promoted the event on social media, telling readers “Come out to the Big Event at Praise Community Church in York on Sept. 8 to hear me speak about how you can build a community action team at your local church.” That's right before she and her staff provide the religious zealots and “Introduction to Firearms” followed by a cozy Pastor's breakfast. Will any major media outlets cover the event? Great new podcast from the Bucks County Beacon! The Civic Circle is a GenZ hosted and focused podcast from the Bucks County Beacon with production assistance from yours truly! Check out Cyril's interview with the hosts on the latest episode of The Signal and look for the premiere of their first show right around the corner!

Many people accumulate their wealth in a bank or a long-term investment, and this may create problems. But there is a different strategy. In this new episode of the Common Sense Financial Podcast, host Brian Skrobonja goes over the Build Banking strategy and how you can consider a different banking paradigm using specially designed life insurance policies that allow you to start banking on yourself. Most people know that banks use other people's money to generate profits. This process is known as Fractional Reserve Banking, which is basically the bank using the spread between interest rates to profit. For banks, it goes a little deeper. Banks can loan out the money they have on deposit to people, and those dollars are then deposited again, which begins the cycle anew. This process acts as a money-printing machine within the economy. Banks aren't currently required to hold any reserves to cover their customer's deposits. The result of Fractional Reserve Banking is the expansion of the money supply which contributes to increased inflation. Silicon Valley Bank recently found itself in trouble and was unable to cover its liabilities leaving depositors to rely on the government to bail them out. It's not realistic to be able to bypass the banking system entirely, but there are ways to take control of how you save and store money with a personal bank-like strategy. Build Banking uses a specially designed whole life insurance policy that's built on the inherent tax-favored nature and unique capabilities of those policies. What makes Build Banking different is the design allows for rapid cash accumulation with uninterrupted tax-free growth, while having access to cash without having to rely on banks or Wall Street, but you have to set aside your preconceptions around life insurance. The challenge is the language around life insurance policies and how most people understand what they are capable of. With traditional banking, you either accumulate money and spend or borrow and then repay it. The Build Banking method offers a different strategy with a specially designed life insurance system that allows you to take back some of the control. Not all policies are the same and loan features can vary greatly, so it's important to work with a professional with experience in this area. The main benefit of the Build Banking strategy is the ability to have your money remain in the policy and continue to grow uninterrupted, while simultaneously using a policy loan from the insurance company for personal use. A business owner has an extra advantage because they can leverage the loan in their business, creating both an internal and external return. This strategy also gives the policy owner a lot of control over how and when the loan is repaid because of the nature of the life insurance policy.      Mentioned in this episode: BrianSkrobonja.com BuildBanking.com     BUILD Banking™️ is a DBA of Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC. Benefits and guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the insurance company. Not FDIC insured. Results may vary. Any descriptions involving life insurance policies and its use as an alternative form of financing or risk management techniques are provided for illustration purposes only, will not apply in all situations, may not be fully indicative of any present or future investments, and may be changed at the discretion of the insurance carrier, General Partner and/or Manager and are not intended to reflect guarantees on securities performance. The term BUILD Banking™️, private banking alternatives or specially designed life insurance contracts (SDLIC) are not meant to insinuate that the issuer is creating a real bank for its clients or communicating that life insurance companies are the same as traditional banking institutions. This material is educational in nature and should not be deemed as a solicitation of any specific product or service. BUILD Banking™️ is offered by Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC only and is not offered by Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. nor Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC. Any references to protection, safety or guarantees, generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investments. Insurance guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying abilities of the issuing carrier. Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC does not provide tax or legal advice. The opinions and views expressed here are for informational purposes only. Please consult with your tax and/or legal advisor for such guidance. Securities offered only by duly registered individuals through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. (MAS), Member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services offered only by duly registered  individuals through Skrobonja Wealth Management (SWM), a registered investment advisor. Tax services offered only through Skrobonja Tax Consulting. MAS does not offer Build Banking or tax advice. Skrobonja Financial Group, LLC, Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC, Skrobonja Tax Consulting, and Build Banking are not affiliated with MAS. The firm is a registered investment adviser with the state of Missouri, and may only transact business with residents of those states, or residents of other states where otherwise legally permitted subject to exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. This website is solely for informational purposes. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be  rendered by Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC unless a client service agreement is in  place. Skrobonja Financial Group, LLC provides links for your convenience to websites produced by other providers of industry related material. Accessing websites through links directs you  away from our website. Users who gain access to third party websites may be subject to the copyright and other restrictions on use imposed by those providers and assume responsibility and risk from use of those websites. Any references to protection, safety or  lifetime income, generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investments. Insurance guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying abilities of the  issuing carrier. This is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole  basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual's situation. Our firm is not permitted to offer, and no  statement made on this site shall constitute tax or legal advice. Our firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or any governmental agency. The information and  opinions contained here in provided by third parties have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed by our firm. Any media logos and/or trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners and no endorsement by those owners of Brian Skrobonja is stated or implied. The awards, accolades and appearances are not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of future performance. Each of these awards have set criteria for their nominations and eligibility requirements. “Best Wealth Managers” and “Future 50 Company” are annual surveys conducted by Small Business Monthly. The winner is chosen by an online vote of the general public and no specific criteria is utilized to determine the winner other than number of votes. Some voters may not be clients of Brian Skrobonja and Skrobonja Financial Group. 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In 2005, Congress debated giving U.S. workers private savings accounts to invest their Social Security contributions in the stock and bond markets. Sixteen years later, we review how that would have worked out for workers.Other topics discussed include:How the public and private sectors are both critical for a functioning social security systemsWhich countries pay the highest social security benefitsHow have other privatized social security plans worked out around the worldHow workers prefer defined contribution plans even though they are worse off than if defined benefit plans were still widely availableHow worried should we be about aging populations and rising dependency ratiosWhy Social Security won't go awaySponsorsMadison Trust Self-Directed IRA - Go Here to Learn More and Get Your $100 Off Promo CodeFactor - Use code david50 to get 50% off your meal orderUse this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn JobsInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesGreenspan "There is nothing to prevent the government from creating as much money as it wants."—YouTubeEstimated Financial Effects of the "Social Security Personal Savings Guarantee and Prosperity Act of 2005" by Stephen C. Goss—Social Security AdministrationSocial Security Quick Calculator—Social Security AdministrationThe average 401(k) balance by age by Pau Deer—EmpowerCBO's 2022 Long-Term Projections for Social Security—Congressional Budget OfficePolicy Basics: Top Ten Facts about Social Security—Center On Budget and Policy PrioritiesEvaluation of Four Decades of Pension Privatization in Latin America, 1980-2020: Promises and Reality by Carmelo Mesa-Lago—SSRNPopulation Age Structure and Secular Secular Stagnation: The Long Run Evidence by Joseph Kopecky—SSRNDoes Human Capital Compensate for Depopulation? by M. Siskova, Michael Kuhn, Klaus Prettner, Alexia Fürnkranz-Prskawetz—SSRNHow Much Do Public Employees Value Defined Benefit versus Defined Contribution Retirement Benefits? by Oliver Giesecke and Joshua D. Rauh—SSRNSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone is talking about the upcoming summer blockbuster, Oppenheimer. We are always incredibly captivated by behind the curtain looks at some of the most momentous events in our history. Uncovering the secret details and hidden motivations of the people that have shaped our past. And all the buzz got me thinking about a fascinating prior episode of our show that did just that.You may think you know the history of space travel, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But what if there was a lost history of our origins with space science that would make us rethink the whole narrative?We're taking a summer break while we work on some special episodes and will be back in August, but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our best and most relevant episodes. These episodes contain some fascinating and life-changing information for new and returning listeners.

(7/11/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Virginia Senators Warner and Kaine send a detailed letter to the Defense Department decrying the lack of reforms to privatized military housing. GSA is turning up its protections to better mitigate supply chain risks. And Customs and Border Protection lays out its agency-wide IT plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we continue our series in the book of Revelation as we look at the 7 churches John is pastoring.

Mayor Adams used executive authority Thursday to enact his controversial Medicare Advantage Plan for the city's retired municipal workforce — overruling Comptroller Brad Lander, who has refused to sign off on the private health insurance switchover.

Picture of the Week. Microsoft and Fortra go on the offensive. Can ChatGPT keep a secret? Apple updates their OS's. Wordpress under attack... again. Mozilla's Site Breach Monitor. Another ChatGPT investigation. Samsung handsets reaching EoL. Less access for loan apps. The right to be forgotten. SpinRite. A Dangerous Interpretation. Show Notes: https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-918-Notes.pdf   Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now! at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twittv meraki.cisco.com/twit kolide.com/securitynow

Picture of the Week. Microsoft and Fortra go on the offensive. Can ChatGPT keep a secret? Apple updates their OS's. Wordpress under attack... again. Mozilla's Site Breach Monitor. Another ChatGPT investigation. Samsung handsets reaching EoL. Less access for loan apps. The right to be forgotten. SpinRite. A Dangerous Interpretation. Show Notes: https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-918-Notes.pdf   Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now! at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twittv meraki.cisco.com/twit kolide.com/securitynow

Picture of the Week. Microsoft and Fortra go on the offensive. Can ChatGPT keep a secret? Apple updates their OS's. Wordpress under attack... again. Mozilla's Site Breach Monitor. Another ChatGPT investigation. Samsung handsets reaching EoL. Less access for loan apps. The right to be forgotten. SpinRite. A Dangerous Interpretation. Show Notes: https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-918-Notes.pdf   Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now! at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twittv meraki.cisco.com/twit kolide.com/securitynow

Picture of the Week. Microsoft and Fortra go on the offensive. Can ChatGPT keep a secret? Apple updates their OS's. Wordpress under attack... again. Mozilla's Site Breach Monitor. Another ChatGPT investigation. Samsung handsets reaching EoL. Less access for loan apps. The right to be forgotten. SpinRite. A Dangerous Interpretation. Show Notes: https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-918-Notes.pdf   Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now! at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twittv meraki.cisco.com/twit kolide.com/securitynow

Curtis May is the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast and the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors. Curtis has been planning for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is passionate about helping his clients save money and live the very best life they can right now. The primary focus of his financial planning firm is to help individuals and families become financially free by following the principles of wealth creation that have endured for centuries around the world.curtmay@gmail.compracticalwealthadvisors.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/curtismay/#financialdads #practicalwealthshowFinancial Dads Info:Facebook: facebook.com/financialdadsTwitter: @financialdadsInstagram: @financialdadsTikToc: @financialdadsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1IRE-8T9CXtyvLgIUxjbUwWebsite: financialdads.comE-Mail: financialdads@gmail.comThe Financial Dads Podcast is available on many platforms!Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Financial-Dads-Podcast/B08K57767T?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShareApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-dads/id1464624758RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/financial-dadsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rLZoshYUhsOd9ZmC3C7moOr wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!

Should everything be privatized? What goods or services should be the responsibility of the private sector? What is the proper role of government oversight? In this excerpt from The Thom Hartmann program, Jefferson fills in as host and discusses these issues with Donald Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of In the Public Interest, and author of "The Privatization of Everything: How the Plunder of Public Goods Transformed America and How We Can Fight Back."

America increasingly fits the textbook definition of fascism. Want to know what's next? Look at what just happened in the EU.

America increasingly fits the textbook definition of fascism. Want to know what's next? Look at what just happened in the EU.

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A net is closing quickly over American society. It is quietly erasing half the country, its media and its leaders. Once it is completely in place, it will be too late to fight it. Here's what it looks like. Links in this podcast: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11293487/Democrats-operating-series-51-fake-news-sites-pushing-left-wing-stories-toss-states.htmlhttps://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/10/cant-make-fbi-sends-agent-elvis-chan-led-efforts-censor-hunter-laptop-story-ensure-americans-2022-election-will-safest-election-yet/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnarHXcGN8Mhttps://nypost.com/2022/09/14/facebook-spied-on-private-messages-of-americans-who-questioned-2020-election/https://newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/paiten-iselin/2022/10/07/global-elites-brag-about-big-tech-partnerships-control https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/biden-administration-rewarded-private-entities-got-2020-election https://trendingpolitics.com/biden-regime-paid-12-million-to-censor-political-opponents-on-enemies-list-interfere-in-elections-documents-knab/

A net is closing quickly over American society. It is quietly erasing half the country, its media and its leaders. Once it is completely in place, it will be too late to fight it. Here's what it looks like. Links in this podcast: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11293487/Democrats-operating-series-51-fake-news-sites-pushing-left-wing-stories-toss-states.htmlhttps://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/10/cant-make-fbi-sends-agent-elvis-chan-led-efforts-censor-hunter-laptop-story-ensure-americans-2022-election-will-safest-election-yet/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnarHXcGN8Mhttps://nypost.com/2022/09/14/facebook-spied-on-private-messages-of-americans-who-questioned-2020-election/https://newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/paiten-iselin/2022/10/07/global-elites-brag-about-big-tech-partnerships-control https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/biden-administration-rewarded-private-entities-got-2020-election https://trendingpolitics.com/biden-regime-paid-12-million-to-censor-political-opponents-on-enemies-list-interfere-in-elections-documents-knab/

The MSNBC documentary Civil War is a must-see. A short segment with a southern white man says much about our evil problems. We must say no to Jackson water privatization. This southern white man reflects the thoughts of too many. We must make guys like him irrelevant: After watching this documentary, it is clear that too many older white men in southern states still promote this evil nonsense, as did this southern white man. I want your sober thoughts on this. Please listen to the entire video with my commentary. ‘Can't Be Allowed': Alarm as Mississippi Gov. Floats Privatization of Jackson Water System: “The response to a water crisis can't be turning the city water supply into a for-profit industry.” Water pressure has been restored in Jackson, but residents of Mississippi's capital still lack safe drinking water and now must contend with the threat of privatization—an idea floated by Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and denounced by critics on Monday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz4rgXtADlQEdited for brevity.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio," Yoram Hazony, an award-winning political theorist and chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his book "Conservatism: A Rediscovery."You can find Hazony's book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/conservatism-yoram-hazony/1138978608

On this episode of “The Federalist Radio,” Yoram Hazony, an award-winning political theorist and chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his book “Conservatism: A Rediscovery.” You can find Hazony’s book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/conservatism-yoram-hazony/1138978608

Today on Rising,WAPO finally ADMITS Hunter Biden laptop REAL. CNN: The president's son could be INDICTED (00:00)Robby Soave: Mask INSANITY! The colleges that still—STILL—have mask mandates (11:40)Ryan Grim: SHOCK government report reveals Medicare RAPIDLY being PRIVATIZED (20:40)NYC mayor BULLDOZES homeless encampments as rent skyrockets to RECORD HIGHS (30:41)Nurse sentenced to 6 YEARS IN JAIL, violence SURGES towards healthcare professionals (42:53)Kim Iversen: So-called CONSPIRACY ‘New World Order' now touted by China, Russia, Biden, Klaus Schwab (53:07)EXCLUSIVE Poll: Fetterman ahead in PA Democratic Senate race (01:07:39)Facebook bubs TikTok 'THREAT to society', Meta pays GOP firm to SMEAR platform (01:17:07)Where to tune in and follow: https://linktr.ee/risingthehillMore about Rising:Rising is a weekday morning show hosted by Ryan Grim, Kim Iversen, and Robby Soave. It breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before, providing outside-of-the-beltway perspectives. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders and outsiders alike to provide coverage not provided on cable news. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers.