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Senate Democrats are urging a federal appeals court to reverse a decision upholding the firings of two immigration judges at the Department of Justice. The lawmakers warn that the previous ruling from the Merit Systems Protection Board could give the president much broader firing powers over many civil servants. The Democrats' new amicus brief follows a previous request in the same court case for a full-bench appeals court hearing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Here's your local news for Wednesday, June 10, 2026:We hear Democrats' pitch to protect access to contraception amid federal uncertainty,Honor Michael Johnson, an influential community leader who died this week at age 50,Discuss the resurgence of nuclear power in the United States,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1968,And much more.
In this kickoff episode of a special series on servicemember protections for The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by colleagues Taylor Gess and Jeremy Sairsingh to unpack the fundamentals of the Military Lending Act (MLA) and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) — two laws that remain top enforcement priorities for federal regulators. They explain how these laws are rooted in military readiness and national security, and why that history matters for how regulators, courts, and the Department of Justice view compliance in the consumer credit space today. The discussion walks through the core building blocks: what types of credit products each law covers, how the SCRA's timing- and remedy-focused framework works, and who qualifies as a "covered borrower" or protected servicemember or dependent under each law. The team highlights practical compliance challenges, including the safe harbors for covered-borrower checks under the MLA, the critical differences between MLA and SCRA status checks, and the risks around repossessions and foreclosures when SCRA protections apply to pre-service obligations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Santa Cruz County will put offshore drilling and seabed mining protections to voters this fall, and California State Parks week begins.
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It's Radiothon time at 3CR, and this year's theme is Celebrating 50 Years!Help us raise $300,000 to keep your favourite community radio station on the air amplifying your voices and the issues that matter to you for another year. How to donate:- Call the station 03 9419 8377- SMS 0488 809 855- Online via our Givenow givenow.com.au/cr/3crbreakfast2026 or at 3cr.org.au/donate - Drop into the station 21 Smith St, Fitzroy during business hours Don't forget to nominate Thursday Breakfast! Any amount makes a big difference, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible.---Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// Forced evacuation of Beirut, Israel continues attacks on LebanonGaza updatePro-Israel group formed to align grant provisions with hate speech lawsAllen government rejects most of recommendations from the inquiry into their approach to the public housing towers demolitionsCriticism of the federal government's $312 million employment services overhaul Court hears application to overturn a previous ruling that blocked Uncle Robbie from pursuing charges against King Charles III over genocide against First Nations peoples.// In honor of our 50th year on air, we heard a compilation of 3CR's 2002 special broadcast covering three days of Pine Gap Peace Camp Protest. In this segment we hear information and analysis from the hosts alongside live cross-overs to participants stationed at the protests outside Pine Gap near Mparntwe-Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. This broadcast included the voices of Jackie, Meredith, Michael, Brad, Anthony, Rob Heller, Dimity Hawkins, Kath Keeney, Bruce Thompson, Rob Gowland, Sina, James Mckenzie, Kerry Nettle, Hannah Middleton, Matt Skellen, Dave Sweeney, Nick and Rivka Nisim; complemented by authenic, vintage 3CR CSAs and music...// We also heard from artist Raju Rage about their upcoming project in collaboration with local artist TextaQueen. From the Margins – Creative Survival within Marginalised Economies will take the form of a facilitated creative workshop that uses an oversized reimagining of Snakes and Ladders to explore the lived realities of vulnerable and underrepresented artists. The facilitators, Raju and Texta will collaborate with participants through gameplay, discussion and shared reflection to map how challenges and opportunities intersect, share resources and tactics, and reflect on the broader impact of navigating marginalised economies. The first workshop will be held at Arts House, 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne on Thursday 13 August & Thursday 20 August from 12pm to 4pm.To participate, submit your expression of interest before Wednesday 10th of June.// We were then joined by Madeleine Howle, a lawyer with the Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) working within the Centre's Whistleblower Project. The project is Australia's first dedicated legal service established to protect and empower whistleblowers. Madeleine talked us through shortcomings in NDIS whistleblowing protections, barriers to making complaints found within the Disability Royal Commission, and recent changes made to protections long advocated for by the Human Rights Law Centre. If you or anyone you know is looking for support to speak up, visit HRLC's Whistleblower Project website// Anne, an organiser with Mpartnwe for Falastin, one of the groups putting on the Close Pine Gap - Sacred Land Back Convergence, joined us to speak with us about the event. Organisers are inviting individuals and groups from peace & anti-militarism movements around the continent to converge on Arrernte lands this July 18-20 for 3 days of workshops, panels, and actions weaving together threads of anti-militarism and decolonial movements. Pine Gap is built on stolen sacred land. The facility's involvement in war crimes, surveillance, and genocide make us accomplices in the crimes of the US. Register & tickets via closepinegap.org.au/tickets/ and check out aman_antimilitarismnetwork & mparntwe_for_falastin on instagram. // Finally, Christine Carolan from Save Community Health informed us about the latest breaking news regarding Cohealth and the release/leak of the long-awaited government funded review of Cohealth report came out this week. Originally set for release in March of this year, we received this report 3 months later with more questions than answers. In the segment, we will briefly discussed the contents of the report, recommendations, and what this tells us about our next steps. Keep up to date with Save Community Health via their website or email savecommunityhealth@gmail.com //
The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 4, 2026U.S. Supreme Court Majority Greenlights Alabama's 2023 Congressional Map, After a Lower Court Panel Said - Again - It Intentionally DiscriminatedMay 26th, a federal district court ruled for the second time that the State of Alabama's 2023 congressional district map was intentionally discriminatory. It said “Our re-examination in light of Callais yields the same conclusion.” June 2nd, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned that decision.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:U.S. Supreme Court - Order Staying Lower Court's Order and Allowing Alabama to Use the 2023 Map U.S. District Court (via ACLU) – Order Temporarily Barring Alabama from Using 2003 Congressional Map SCOTUSBlog - Supreme Court permits Alabama to use congressional map struck by lower court as racially discriminatory Alabama Reflector - Supreme Court allows Alabama to use 2023 congressional map in August special primaryRelated ADM Reports:American Democracy Minute - Federal Court Panel Rejects Alabama Congressional Map -Again- as Intentional Discrimination. State Officials Appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.American Democracy Minute - (2025) Fallout Continues from 2023 SCOTUS ‘Milligan' Decision, as the Alabama Legislature Faces Possible Return of Preclearance Requirements American Democracy Minute - (2025) For the First Time in American History, Alabama Has 2 Black Members Congress, Thanks to the Protections of the VRA. It Wasn't Easy.Groups Taking Action:Legal Defense Fund, ACLUFind all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org#NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #Alabama #USSupremeCourt #SCOTUS #RacialDiscrimination #Milligan#RacialGerrymandering
There are now more grizzly bears in more places in and around Yellowstone National Park than at any time in over a century. But until this spring, the population lacked genetic diversity. Montana Public Radio's Nick Mott reports on how fresh bear genes got into Yellowstone, and what it could mean for the bears' endangered species protections.
Rancho Mesa Client Coordinator Jadyn Brandt and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about Employee Health Insurance Benefit Protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act.Show Notes: Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's NewsletterHost: Alyssa BurleyGuest: Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 3, 2026Louisiana Legislature Eliminates One of Two Majority Black Congressional Districts, Flipping One to the GOP, After SCOTUS Callais DecisionLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a new congressional district map May 29th, eliminating one of two Black majority districts by adding nearby conservative White majority voters. It's the latest Black majority district to fall after the U.S. Supreme Court's Callais decision.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org Today's LinksArticles & Resources:Louisana Illuminator - Louisiana congressional map boosting Republicans nears final passageLouisiana Illuminator - Litigation looms as Louisiana Legislature approves new congressional mapSCOTUSBlog - Louisiana v. Callais (Voting Rights Act)U.S. Supreme Court - Opinion in Rucho v. Common CauseRelated ADM Reports:American Democracy Minute - Louisiana's Racial Gerrymandering Defense to SCOTUS Switches from ‘It was for Partisan Reasons' to ‘The VRA is Unconstitutional'American Democracy Minute - U.S. Supreme Court Neutralizes Remaining VRA Section 2 Protections for Minority Voters and Imperils Majority-Minority Voting Districts NationwideGroups Taking Action:League of Women Voters, Legal Defense Fund, ACLU LARegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgSubscribe for FREE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms.#NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #Louisiana #RacialGerrymandering #Callais #MajorityMinority #Redistricting #RacialDiscrimination
Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Anna Brown from Equality Australia, as they discuss the ‘Hands off our Protections’ petition. CEO Anna Brown's fingerprints are on nearly every major reform for LGBTIQ+ people in recent years. She played a critical role in the campaign for marriage equality co-chairing the Equality Campaign. Our communities are facing some of the most serious attacks on our rights and protections in many years. Right now, multiple Bills are being pushed that would strip protections from trans people and take a wrecking ball to Australia's anti-discrimination laws more broadly. No one should be singled out for exclusion because of who they are. Sign our petition now calling on MPs to stand up for our communities. Now is the time for our communities and allies to come together and push back. Sign the petition today. https://equalityaustralia.org.au/hands-off-our-protections/ The post Sat, 30th, May, 2026: Anna Brown, Equality Australia, Hands off our Protections! Community Petition! appeared first on Saturday Magazine.
May 29, 2026- We examine what comes next for the regulation of wetlands in New York after the Hochul administration chose not to challenge a court ruling limiting wetland protection rules. Our guest is Tom Berkman, a partner at Hodgson Russ and former general counsel for the State Department of Environmental Conservation.
“Failure to protect” charges are criminal prosecutions where one parent is accused of allowing another parent, or spouse, to abuse a child. For many, such as Deborah Albin, they may also be survivors of abuse, but are unable to raise that within their defense. Albin’s significant other, Andrew Oaks, is facing second-degree murder charges for their daughter Opal’s death. Andrew had previously threatened to kill Deborah and was accused by Albin of physically assaulting her. Despite this, courts are not allowing Albin to bring these incidents in her defense. This is part of a larger pattern of prosecutions against women using “failure to protect” laws. Kaylee Tornay is an investigative reporter with Investigate West and has been following Deborah Albin’s case. She joins us to share more.
Today on The Peak Daily, WestJet pushes to roll back Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations as the backlog of complaints keeps growing. Then, Spotify leans into the “clipping economy” with a new in-app tool that lets listeners cut and share podcast moments. Plus, the big picture: Lululemon settles its boardroom battle, Ottawa moves to diversify defence procurement, and Meta launches paid “Plus” tiers across its apps.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
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The prosecution's sentencing memorandum in the Kouri Richins case included pre-sentencing communications in which the defendant stated she intended to "expose this county, the prosecution, the judge, the Richins, the investigation." The language — "they picked the wrong one" and "they haven't seen anything yet" — preceded a life-without-parole sentence and raises substantive questions about post-conviction conduct from within the Utah correctional system.Eric Faddis examines the legal instruments available to those identified in the defendant's communications: protective orders, no-contact orders, Department of Corrections communication restrictions, and the procedural differences between guardian-directed contact cessation and court-ordered prohibitions.He addresses the legal complexities of third-party proxy contact — a scenario where individuals acting on behalf of a convicted person may not technically be subject to the same restrictions.The defendant faces twenty-six additional pending felony charges in a separate financial crimes prosecution, including mortgage fraud, money laundering, forgery, and communications fraud. Faddis evaluates whether that pending caseload provides any additional legal leverage for those seeking protection. The three minor children are currently in the custody of the victim's sister, with all contact terminated since April 2024.Footer Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#KouriRichins #EricRichins #FentanylMurder #TrueCrime #LifeWithoutParole #UtahMurderTrial #ParkCity #WitnessIntimidation #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeToday
We have the latest on a long-delayed, $100 million transportation project in L.A. Learn the programs Santa Ana slashed to balance its $13 million budget deficit. Governor Newsom moves to protect workers in the age of AI - what does his executive order do? Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled submetering companies should be regulated like utilities but new legislation could weaken the protections for tenants.
- Steve Rupp discusses the work that Missouri Right to Life has been doing. - Should government officials have certain protections from the wrath of voters?- Scott Rasmussen hopes we can learn from the example the Founders set for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman analyzes the Louisiana legislature's efforts to attract a major aerospace company, potentially SpaceX. New laws provide tax breaks and lawsuit protections for a massive coastal land acquisition for space operations.1953
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The Woodburn School District and Woodburn Education Association are currently amid a contract dispute that has lasted over a year. One issue that has been highly contested in the community is codifying rights and protections around Immigration and Customs enforcement activity on school campuses in the district, where 87% of the student population is Latino. The Woodburn School Board has had heavy turnover the past year, since the prior board sparked community backlash after their management of the “Safe and Welcoming Schools resolution,” — causing many to lose their seats. District policies were already in place to protect students against ICE enforcement, but supporters of the resolution maintained it was an important step by school leaders to reaffirm and publicly support these protections in the largely-immigrant led community. We’ll hear from Jason Levin, a union representative with the Woodburn Education Association and a Career and Technical Education teacher at Woodburn High School, as well as Woodburn School District Superintendent Juan Larios, and Debbie Ballweber, chair of the Woodburn School Board.
WORT 89.9FM Madison · Feds Remove Protections for Boundary Waters, Roadless Areas Jamie Ervin (photo courtesy Outdoor Alliance) On April 16, the U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to approve House Joint Resolution 140, stripping federal protections against metal mining in the watershed of the U.S. Forest Service's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park. The vote fell mostly along party lines, with all Democrats voting against the resolution. Republican Thom Tillis of North Carolina crossed the aisle to vote against the measure, while Missouri Republican Josh Hawley did not vote. The move comes in response to a proposed copper sulfide mine to be operated by Chilean-based Twin Metals. Permitting for the mine now falls to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Meanwhile, on April 21, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers wrote to Brooke Rollins, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to oppose the U.S. Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule, which includes wilderness protections for some 70,000 acres of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Jamie Ervin is the Senior Policy Manager of the Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of outdoor recreation and conservation groups, and he joined the Monday Buzz on May 18, 2026. Featured image: Section Twelve Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Superior National Forest. (Photo by Daniel Ziegler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Feds Remove Protections for Boundary Waters, Roadless Areas appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
“It is a privilege to go see what's possible.” Allyson Felix The saying goes, pressure is privilege and on this episode of The Pivot Podcast, the guys sit down with Olympic legend Allyson Felix for one of the most honest and inspiring conversations. From becoming the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history to chasing an unprecedented comeback at 40 to defying odds in motherhood, Allyson opens up about the mindset, sacrifice, and resilience that continue to drive her. She reflects on the difference between failure and success, why mental health became just as important as physical performance, and how some of her hardest moments shaped her greatest victories. Allyson also shares the deeply personal story of her troubled pregnancy, the life-threatening complications she faced, and how motherhood completely transformed her perspective on sport, business, and purpose. The conversation dives into her groundbreaking stance against Nike over maternity protections for female athletes — a decision that sparked industry-wide change and empowered women across sports to use their voices unapologetically. Beyond the track, Allyson talks about building businesses alongside her brother, creating opportunities beyond athletics, and what the future looks like after competition. This episode is about legacy, courage, reinvention, and proving that greatness doesn't stop with medals — it evolves with purpose. Pivot Family, comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad, we want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2026 - Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, a Queens Democrat, makes the case for updating New York's stalking laws to make it easier to obtain orders of protection against non-family members.
Health Affairs Publishing's Rob Lott speaks with Cynthia Strathmann of SAJE about her recent paper that examines how climate impacts such as extreme heat affect low‑income renters and what policymakers can do to balance climate adaptation with housing stability.Order the May 2026 issue of Health Affairs.Sign up for our free Health Affairs newsletters to stay up to date on health policy news and analysis.
Renters advocates are calling for better protections to stop students and vulnerable people falling prey to what they term 'slumlords.' Three flat mates are taking their previous landlord to the Tenancy Tribunal after their flat constantly flooded and was riddled with mould.It's added to growing calls for greater accountability and stronger enforcement of the Residential Tenancies Act and Healthy Homes Standards. Bella Craig reports.
Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Are you aware of your labor law rights? Many employees overlook crucial protections that could make a significant difference in their work lives. In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the often-misunderstood realm of labor law rights, illuminating the essential aspects that go beyond minimum wage and overtime. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to navigate the complexities of the workplace and advocate for themselves effectively. Mark emphasizes the importance of fair treatment, workplace safety, and protections against retaliation. He sheds light on the concept of 'at-will' employment, where employers can terminate employees for almost any reason, and the necessity for employees to be well-informed about their rights. By understanding labor law rights, you empower yourself to stand up against workplace injustices, whether it be discrimination, harassment, or a hostile work environment. Throughout the episode, Mark provides practical advice that every employee should heed: from documenting incidents and understanding protected classes to reading employment contracts carefully before signing. He underscores the illegality of retaliation, encouraging listeners to leverage their rights and seek help when feeling mistreated at work. This is your chance to learn how to negotiate severance packages, recognize discriminatory practices, and understand the nuances of employment law that can affect your career trajectory. Mark invites listeners to share their experiences and questions, reinforcing the podcast's mission of employee empowerment. Whether you're dealing with workplace issues, seeking career development tips, or simply trying to understand your rights in a remote work setting, this episode is packed with insights that can guide you through the murky waters of employment law. Tune in to gain the knowledge that can help you not just survive, but thrive in your career! Join us as we unravel the complexities of labor law rights, and equip yourself with the tools needed to navigate employment disputes, advocate for your rights, and foster a healthier workplace culture. Remember, knowledge is power, and in the world of work, being informed is your best defense against discrimination, retaliation, and unfair treatment. Don't miss out on this essential episode of the Employee Survival Guide®! If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn. We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide. For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer: For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice.
Jim and Chris discuss listener emails on IRMAA appeals, Social Security survivor benefits, a Venn Diagram PSA, Roth IRA spousal rollover and the five-year rule, and Rollover IRA protections. (8:15) A listener asks whether their parents should appeal an IRMAA surcharge—triggered by a one-time annuity payout—on the basis of loss of pension income. (17:15) George asks how a serious health diagnosis may affect his Social Security strategy, including whether his wife should claim on her own record now and delay survivor benefits until he would have reached age 70. (35:30) A listener shares a Venn Diagram PSA 38:15) The guys hear from someone who used spousal rights to roll his late wife’s Roth 401k into his own Roth IRA, and wants to know whether doing so reset the five-year clock on her previously qualified funds. (54:00) Jim and Chris address whether the ERISA protections of 401k and 403b plans are reason enough to avoid rolling them into IRAs, and whether an umbrella insurance could offer additional Rollover IRA protections. The post IRMAA, Social Security, Roth 5-Year Rule, Rollover IRA Protections: Q&A #2619 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.
In this episode, we examine a Microsoft-flagged phishing campaign that bypassed MFA across 13,000 organizations, analyze Saint Anthony Hospital's breach notification that expanded from 6,500 to 146,000 affected individuals, and discuss the ransomware attack impacting 92,000 patients at a Puerto Rico community hospital. Key takeaways include the importance of layered email security, thorough incident scoping, and addressing configuration blind spots before threat actors exploit them.
C'est ce qu'on appelle "faire couler le sang" : en Birmanie, la junte militaire au pouvoir a décidé d'interdire les protections menstruelles sur le territoire. Officiellement, c'est parce que les serviettes hygiéniques serviraient à soigner les blessures des rebelles. Officieusement, c'est, selon la consultante en santé menstruelle Henriette Ceyrac, parce qu'après le coup d'Etat militaire de 2021, de nombreuses femmes ont rejoint la résistance.
Debt funds are having a moment but most LPs still don't have a clean framework for where private credit fits inside a real estate portfolio, or how to diligence a fund beyond “it's first lien” and a headline return. In this episode, Chris Lopez sits down with Whitney Elkins-Hutten to break down a simple (but powerful) portfolio exercise Whitney built for herself: categorize every asset by risk and liquidity, then work backward from a real cashflow target to build an “income sleeve” that can hold up when equity cashflow gets compressed. Whitney explains why she doesn't start with percentages, how she thinks about taxable vs. retirement capital for early retirement timelines, and how she reinvests income to steadily grow both the debt and equity sides of the portfolio. Then they go deep on debt fund due diligence, Whitney's “four-part” risk lens (capital position, asset type, development phase, and legal structure) and the three buckets she uses to evaluate a fund once you're past the basics: People, Processes, and Protections. They also cover practical verification steps LPs can take (without needing a social security number), what she wants to see in reporting, when a missing loan tape is or isn't a dealbreaker, how to think about third-party reviews vs. audited financials, and why leverage inside a debt fund can quietly flip your real position in the stack. Key Takeaways A portfolio exercise for building an “income sleeve” and working backward from your cashflow number (not arbitrary percentages) How to think about liquidity and reserves as your “oxygen mask” before chasing returns Debt fund risk framework: capital position + asset type + development phase + legal structure Debt DD simplified: underwriting the People, the Processes, and the Protections What Whitney wants to see in monitoring: monthly payments, draw cadence, early warning signals, and workout plans Loan tape reality: why some operators won't share it, what they should provide instead, and when third-party verification matters most Leverage in debt funds: why a warehouse line can be fine at low levels and why high leverage can make you “behind the bank” Fraud and “messy middle” risks: cross-collateralization, self-dealing permissions, and what to confirm in the PPM How to validate third-party financials: trust-but-verify steps (including confirming directly with the auditor) Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. All host and participant opinions are their own. Investment in any asset, real estate included, involves risk, so use your best judgment and consult with qualified advisors before investing. You should only risk capital you can afford to lose. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This podcast may contain paid advertisements or other promotional materials for real estate investment advisers, investment funds, and investment opportunities, which should not be interpreted as a recommendation, endorsement, or testimonial by PassivePockets, LLC or any of its affiliates. Viewers must conduct their own due diligence and consider their own financial situations before engaging with any advertised offerings, products, or services. PassivePockets, LLC disclaims all liability for direct, indirect, consequential, or other damages arising out of reliance on in
(May 5, 2026) In the coming weeks, thousands of international college students will pour into the Adirondacks to staff local businesses through the federal J-1 visa program; housing advocates want New York to expand its state law that ensures tenant protections to renters; and we'll go birdwatching in St. Lawrence County ahead of a couple of birding events in the North Country.
This Day in Maine for Monday, May 4, 2026.
May 1, 2026- A state law designed to limit rent increases for mobile park residents could get stronger teeth if an update is approved by the governor. We discuss the pending measure with Yvonne Maldonado, former New York organizer for Manufactured Housing Action.
The Pentagon is seeking to expand protections for military families living in privatized housing who report unsafe or inadequate living conditions. In a legislative proposal sent to Congress earlier this month, the Defense Department called for allowing tenants to report housing issues not just to landlords or their chain of command, but also to Defense Department housing officials, inspectors general and members of Congress. Currently, tenants are not protected from retaliation by the landlord if they report housing problems to an inspector general or a member of Congress. The proposal would expand the channels through which tenants can safely report their housing issues. The Defense Department says the proposal would not require additional funding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On Day 76 of the Homeland Security Department shutdown, the House joins the Senate in passing a full fiscal-year spending bill to fund all the department's agencies except ICE & CBP; Illinois Accountability Commission releases its final report on what it says were abuses by federal immigration agents in Chicago; Commerce Department says core inflation is 3.2%, driven by higher fuel prices from the war with Iran; Senate votes for a sixth time almost along party lines to block a Democratic resolution to require the U.S. stop military action against Iran without Congressional authorization; President Donald Trump signs an executive order to create a new government website where people can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts; House passes a five-year farm bill, after passing an amendment to remove a provision that would have given pesticide companies immunity from some liability claims; FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the White House did not pressure the commission to start an early review of Disney's broadcast licenses over President Trump's feud with ABC late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel; Senate bans Senators from betting on prediction markets; King Charles III & Queen Camilla finish up their state visit to the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:SCOTUS Decision Overturns Decades of Voting Rights ProtectionsSupreme Court Callais Decision Overturns Decades of Voting Rights Protections. Progress Texas: https://progresstexas.org/blog/statement-supreme-court-callais-decision-overturns-decades-voting-rights-protections U.S. Supreme Court weakens key pillar of Voting Rights Act, opening the door for Texas to redraw political maps. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/29/us-supreme-court-voting-rights-act-section-2-decision-texas-redistricting-maps/ James Broadnax Execution Scheduled TodayJames Broadnax set for execution today: A look back at the case and new developments. Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/article/james-broadnax-texas-execution-live-updates-22232220.php Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty: https://tcadp.org/Tech Takeover of TexasAustin officials say as many as 5 Waymo robotaxis interfered with ambulances after mass shooting. Austin American-Statesman: https://archive.is/Ga87D#selection-924.0-924.1 Waymo skips Austin meeting after robotaxi blocked ambulance: ‘We answered all questions'.San Antonio Express-News: https://archive.is/29p2k#selection-926.0-926.1 How Data Centers Are Eating Up Rural Texas.Austin Chronicle: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/how-data-centers-are-eating-up-rural-texas/ We have TWO live events on the calendar! The first is in Houston on Wednesday May 20, when we'll record a live podcast with the newly-elected members of the Cy-Fair ISD board to discuss the undoing of MAGA damage to that district. Space is limited! Please RSVP here: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/cypressisdpodcastWe're also excited to see you in Dallas for our 16th anniversary celebration on Tuesday June 16! Make your reservation now: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/anniversary2026Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with KPFT-FM in Houston - and into Spanish language media! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE, and to our Spanish expansion HERE. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
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2026 Colorado landlord laws introduced more housing-related bills than any year in recent memory — and landlords nearly paid a steep price. One proposal would have let tenants halt evictions mid-process with claims as vague as “transportation issues.” Another would have required landlords to attach a full lease to every demand notice. Neither passed — but the margin was closer than most investors realize. Chris Lopez sits down with Brandon Scholten, owner of Keyrenter Denver and a deeply active voice in Colorado landlord advocacy. Brandon manages over 1,100 doors across the metro area and has held a personal rental portfolio since 2012. He’s been tracking Colorado’s housing legislation for years and came to this conversation with his most detailed briefing yet. If you own rentals in Colorado, understanding Colorado landlord laws in 2026 is no longer optional. This episode covers every bill that moved through the session — what passed, what was killed, and what’s quietly still working its way through the process. Brandon breaks down real case studies from his own managed properties, including a mold remediation on Laden Street that triggered the new habitability law’s full alternate housing requirements, and a domestic violence case where both spouses filed simultaneously. In This Episode We Cover: The eviction bill that nearly passed — and the 80 people who showed up to stop it Colorado’s new utility billing clarification: how to allocate shared utilities without sub-metering (which was running $9,000+ per building) What the warranty of habitability expansion actually requires when a tenant reports mold — 72-hour containment, alternate housing, and a daily per diem The 30-day notice rule now baked into Colorado law for federally backed properties How the domestic violence bill plays out when both parties in a lease file simultaneously The fee disclosure law in effect since January 2026 — and why Zillow compliance is still inconsistent New security deposit rules: 10-year useful life on carpet, itemized receipts required, and walkthrough rights The direction of Colorado landlord laws in 2026 is clear — and the investors who stay informed are the ones who stay protected. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/jpAKFjgDDc8 Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome & Overview01:43 — Brandon Scholten Introduction — 1,100 doors managed, investing since 201203:26 — 2026 Legislative Session — Record number of housing bills; most never signed06:26 — HB 26-1106 — Most problematic bill of the session; eviction cap with vague delay provisions; killed after massive public opposition12:05 — HB 26-1045 — Disabilities housing protections; Colorado codifying emotional support animal rules as HUD guidance shifts16:08 — HB 26-1013 — Utility billing fix signed into law; landlords can now allocate shared utilities without sub-metering20:20 — HP 26-1047 — Would have required full lease attached to every demand notice; lobbying effort killed it22:16 — HB 26-1036 — Vacant property tax; empowering local governments; died over implementation problems27:29 — SB 24-094 — Warranty of habitability expanded; 72-hour containment, alternate housing required; Laden Street mold case study34:26 — HB 25-1240 — Housing subsidy protections; 30-day notice now required statewide for federally backed properties36:35 — HB 25-1168 — Domestic violence bill; self-attestation now accepted; case study with both spouses filing simultaneously40:20 — HP 25-1090 — Mandatory fee disclosure in effect January 2026; Zillow compliance still inconsistent47:39 — HB 25-1249 — Security deposit rules; 10-year useful life on carpet; itemized receipts required51:56 — How to Get Involved — Colorado Housing Coalition; ~$25/month for small landlords Bills Referenced in This Episode HB 26-1106 — Eviction protections for tenants (did not pass) HB 26-1047 — Protections for residential tenants (did not pass) HB 26-1036 — Local taxes on vacant residential property (did not pass) SB 24-094 — Warranty of habitability HB 25-1240 — Protections for tenants with housing subsidies HB 25-1168 — Domestic violence tenant protections HP 25-1090 — Fee disclosure / deceptive pricing practices HB 25-1249 — Security deposit rules Links in Podcast Brandon Scholten: brandon@keyrenterdenver.com Website: https://keyrenterdenver.com/ The Denver Landlord’s Digest— Brandon’s monthly newsletter covering legislation updates and day-to-day landlord resources Colorado General Assembly Bill Tracker — Search all active housing bills by session Colorado Housing Coalition — Landlord advocacy organization focused on small and independent rental property owners. Membership starts at ~$25/month Keyrenter Denver — Full-service property management for the Denver metro area. Monthly management at 7.5–9% depending on portfolio size; half a month’s rent for tenant placement Webinar Replays Colorado Habitability Law UpdatesColorado Rental Law Changes Affecting Your Properties (2025)New Colorado Rental Laws: What Changed On Jan 1st, 2026 and What You Need to Do Now.Security Deposit Disputes in Colorado Who is Keyrenter? Keyrenter Property Management Denver provides rental solutions for homeowners and real estate investors in the metro area who are interested in transforming their properties into passive income. It offers various services, from property marketing and thorough applicant screening to tenant placement and 24/7 maintenance services. Keyrenter Denver's team of experts can take the clients' burden of managing their rental off their hands so they can get back to what matters to them.
Does product changing ruin trip protections? Frequent Miler reader Jay P wrote in saying:"I used my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to book a flight and hotel for a future trip. Now, I would like to product change my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card before that trip. Are there any negative impacts if I product change before travel?"We've been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Starting this week, we're turning the question of the week into its own weekly episode. Tune in every Monday at 5pm for our Question of the Week podcast. And if you have your own question you'd like to submit, you can send it to mailbag@frequentmiler.com.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Concerns over affordability are top of mind for many Americans. A recent New York Times/Sienna University poll gives some context to what this means, suggesting that "affordability" is about, "the rising price of entry for a middle-class life: buying a home; paying for child care, college and health care; saving for retirement, and so on." As prices for things like food, gas and utilities swing wildly, those concerns don't appear to be dissipating. In years past, when the cost of living outpaced a rise in wages, a higher percentage of the population had the option of banding together to negotiate pay increases through their labor unions. Union membership peaked in 1954, with nearly 35% of all U.S. wage and salary workers belonging to unions, according to the Congressional Research Service. But with overall union membership at just 10% today, and at an all time low of 5.9% in the private sector, what recourse do workers have amid rising costs? And what about concerns other than the size of your paycheck compared to the cost of living? For example, many workers are also worried about the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and how that will impact the labor market. Could pushing back against AI unite both blue and white collar workers? Will this current generation of political leaders come up with solutions for the benefit of the working class? We'll look at the labor landscape for the first part of Monday's "Sound of Ideas" in the latest installment of our "Law of The Land" series where we look at how the law affects our everyday lives. Guests: - Noam Scheiber, Labor Reporter, New York Times; Author, "Mutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class" - Grace Heffernan, Executive Director, Northeast Ohio Worker Center - Yanela Sims, Ohio State Director, SEIU Local 1
7. Guest: Richard Epstein. Epstein critiques the California Supreme Court's disbarment of attorney John Eastman. He argues the decision is a politically motivated "hit job" that ignores First Amendment protections for legal advocacy. Epstein suggests such judicial interventions into political campaigns are dangerous and warns that the decision misshapes the entire American polity. 71600 HOLLAND
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Democrats continue to navigate the drama around Eric Swalwell. A new proposal would shield Washington State public employees’ jobs from AI. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Michael Baumgarnter (R-WA) on the situation in Iran and the Eric Swalwell allegations. // Quick Hit: Seattle cleaned up millions of pounds of trash and needles in anticipation of the World Cup. New Jersey is planning to charge an exorbitant amount for train tickets during the World Cup.
Is the Trump administration creating a centralized database that tracks the activities Americans? Americans who are not suspected of committing a crime?That's the question at the heart of a new lawsuit filed against the administration by the Freedom of the Press Foundation. That's an organization advocating for press freedoms.These allegations stem from an executive order signed by Donald Trump last year encouraging data sharing between federal agencies and the elimination of “information silos.” In the last year, the Trump administration has loosened restrictions around the Central Intelligence Agency's access law enforcement data. It has also allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to access Medicaid data and given ICE access to data from the Internal Revenue Service.These instances of data sharing between agencies have led to court battles and raised concerns over the amount of access the federal government has to our personal data and what they're doing with it.We discuss the erosion of privacy protections under the Trump administration and what it means for you.A statement from Flock…“Flock does not share data on behalf of customers – agencies own and control their data and decide how it's shared. As is made clear in our Terms & Conditions, “all right, title, and interest in and to Customer Data belong to and are retained by Customer.” Agencies can opt to share 1:1, within a geographic radius, across statewide or nationwide networks, or not at all. All searches on the platform are logged in an unalterable audit trail.Any sharing with federal law enforcement must be done on a 1:1 basis; federal agencies are not part of statewide or nationwide networks. In order for an agency to establish a sharing relationship with federal law enforcement, the local agency must explicitly allow federal law enforcement to discover that they exist within the Flock system (a setting that is opt-in only and off by default); federal law enforcement must then request access to that system; and the local agency must then accept federal law enforcement's share request.Flock does not have any contracts with ICE or any DHS subagency. You can read more here.On contract renewals: law enforcement agencies nationwide use Flock to help solve serious crimes. When a tool that is actively helping solve violent crimes is removed, public safety moves backward. That has real consequences: cases will take longer to solve, organized retail theft crews will operate with fewer obstacles, an Amber Alert may not be returned home, and victims may wait longer, or indefinitely, for justice. You can read more here.”Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy