Podcast appearances and mentions of Rick Sanchez

In this brutally honest episode of The Modern Akatsuki, Rick Sanchez, Kakuzu, and Moriarty take aim at Mani Ratnam's Thug Life (2025) — tearing apart its overhyped symbolism, painfully self-serious tone, and a storyline that feels more like a midlife memoir than a cinematic revolution. From Rick's timeline-bending sarcasm to Kakuzu's budget burns and Moriarty's intellectual dissection, the trio roasts the film for trying too hard to be profound while forgetting to be engaging. Tune in for a savage takedown of a legendary director's most confusing comeback.Q&A Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6rXUjT4oObgqGpo-uED1NgYDW8E9D5IQYwFHdYs5QLzEvMg/viewform---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

In this explosive episode of The Modern Akatsuki, chaos meets critique as Rick Sanchez, Kakuzu, and Moriarty unleash a no-holds-barred roast of Retro 2025 — the Tamil film that tried to bring the past back but forgot to bring the plot along. From outdated tropes to cringe-worthy dialogues, nothing escapes their scalpel-sharp sarcasm.But wait, there's a twist in the tale — the DLC segment drops with a surprise! The trio is joined by none other than Ikadavul, and the tone shifts from roast to reverence. Together, they dive into the cinematic universe of Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 — praising its explosive action, layered storytelling, and how it unapologetically redeems Tamil masala blockbusters with style and soul.---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

John has extensive experience in both the Military and Civilian realms. He has 35 years in Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service and 22 straight months in Iraq and Kuwait.  While deployed to OIF I and II, he served in various positions on the staffs of Lt Generals David McKiernan, Rick Sanchez, GEN George Casey, Under Secretary of the Navy (Admiral) Greg Slavonic, and Major General Erv Lessel.  His assignments included handling media during Saddam Hussein's arraignment, numerous press conferences, and serving as the Intelligence Liaison to the Interim Iraqi Government under MG Barb Fast.  He developed U.S. media strategy for addressing anti-coalition press and propaganda in Arab media during the battles of An Najaf and Fallujah, as well as many other special assignments in Baghdad.

Summer hits different when you're Tamil. In this breezy, nostalgia-soaked episode, RJ Sandy joins Rick Sanchez and Kakuzu under the metaphorical thanneer panthal to rewind time and revisit the golden days of school-time summers in Tamil Nadu. ☀️From ice paal and rosemilk at roadside bunk shops to scorching afternoon cricket on melting tar roads, this episode is packed with memories that smell like nannari syrup and sound like radio jingles from the 2000s.

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Doug and Justin decide which would make a better pet, a dragon or a unicorn. There's only one right answer and if you disagree, you're invited to change their minds. After settling that question, the dorks move into the main topic: which fictional heroes would be miserable to hang out with in real life? They go through a range of heroes from Captain America to Sherlock Holmes, Rick Sanchez to Yoda. If they missed any you think should be on the list, make sure to join the Mind Gap Discord and sound off!   Things are wrapped up with another round of the movie clip guessing game, where Justin plays clips from different movies and Doug does his best to guess which films they're from.   Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now! Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!

The world's a mess, and we're here to call it out. In this episode of Valai pechu with murpokku Rick Sanchez and Kakuzu take on the latest current affairs with their signature dark humor and brutal honesty. From political blunders to viral controversies, economic disasters to social media madness—nothing is off-limits.---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

In this episode, the trio breaks down the Tamil film Good Bad Ugly starring Ajith Kumar in three parts — the good, the bad, and the ugly — just like the title promises but never delivers. They start with the Good section, appreciating the brief glimmers of hope the movie shows in its stylish opening, only to see it spiral into chaos. The Bad part dives into the film's meandering plotlines, lazy mid-section, and character arcs that go nowhere fast. Finally, the Ugly section wrapped up with a hilarious imaginary pitch meeting where the director convinces Ajith with, “Sir, this is like all your greatest hits — but louder, slower, and with three heroines who exist only in flashbacks,” leaving everyone wondering if this film was a tribute or a parody in disguise.---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

In this explosive episode of The Modern Akatsuki, we dive into the billion-dollar beast that is the global food industry. From factory farms to fine dining, we peel back the layers on what's really feeding the world — and what's slipping through the cracks.We unpack the international food safety standards — who sets them, who enforces them (or doesn't), and how different countries handle everything from pesticide limits to lab-grown meat. From the FDA in the US to the FSSAI in India and EFSA in the EU, we compare their frameworks, loopholes, and blind spots.But that's not all — we dig deep into the controversies that have rocked public trustPacked with hard-hitting facts, unheard stories, and a dose of rebellion, this episode will change the way you look at your next meal.---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

Rick Sanchez spent a lifetime in television before becoming one of the highest rated anchors at RT. Last summer, the Biden administration forced him out of his job and threatened him with jail for refusing to repeat Zelensky's talking points. A case study on the death of free speech. (00:00) Advice From Larry King (04:27) The Neocon Chokehold on Corporate Media (08:48) What Was It Like Working for a Russian-Owned Network During the War? (13:51) Are We Seeing the Death of Free Speech in America? (36:06) The Russian's Perspective on the War Paid partnerships with: MeriwetherFarms: Visit https://MeriwetherFarms.com/Tucker to receive 10% off and free shipping on new monthly subscription boxes Policygenius: Head to at https://Policygenius.com/Tucker to see how much you could save Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's a mess, and we're here to call it out. In this episode of Valai pechu with murpokku , Kadavul, Rick Sanchez and Kakuzu take on the latest current affairs with their signature dark humor and brutal honesty. From political blunders to viral controversies, economic disasters to social media madness—nothing is off-limits.Who's getting away with nonsense? What's the biggest scam happening right now? And why does it feel like the world is one bad decision away from complete chaos? Tune in for unfiltered takes, sarcastic rants, and a whole lot of reality checks.

In this episode of The Modern Akatsuki, our hosts dive into the much-anticipated 2025 Tamil movie Dragon, breaking down the hype, expectations, and whether it lives up to the buzz. Is this the next big thing in Tamil cinema, or just another overhyped spectacle?But that's not all—shifting gears, the discussion takes a relatable turn as the speakers reflect on the reality of pursuing an engineering degree. From societal pressure to the struggle of landing a dream job, they dissect the journey of every "future engineer" who just wanted a safe career but ended up questioning life choices.Expect fiery takes, nostalgia, and a dose of reality in this engaging episode!---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

This episode dives into the world of mega projects, exploring the fine line between groundbreaking success and monumental failure. Some have reshaped industries, connected nations, and pushed the limits of human ingenuity, while others have become cautionary tales of poor planning, mismanagement, and wasted resources.From ambitious visions that turned into modern marvels to colossal investments that never paid off, this discussion unpacks the factors that determine whether a mega project thrives or collapses. What makes some ventures succeed while others spiral into financial and logistical nightmares? Are these failures inevitable, or could they have been avoided?Tune in for an eye-opening look at the boldest projects ever attempted—both the ones that changed the world and the ones that crashed and burned.---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

In this episode of The Modern Akatsuki, Rick Sanchez and Kakuzu tear into Game Changer, Shankar's ambitious political thriller starring Ram Charan. From its massive budget to its bold themes of fighting corruption, they question whether the film delivered on its promise or got lost in its own hype. ---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

Frank starts the show joined by nationally-syndicated host Dominic Carter to talk about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visiting Los Angeles to volunteer and grab a photo op. Frank later talks with Rick Sanchez, a longtime journalist, author and talk show host. They discuss the U.S. ban of RT, freedom of speech and other news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show joined by nationally-syndicated host Dominic Carter to talk about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visiting Los Angeles to volunteer and grab a photo op. Frank later talks with Rick Sanchez, a longtime journalist, author and talk show host. They discuss the U.S. ban of RT, freedom of speech and other news. Frank talks about if TikTok should be banned and if Trump will halt the ban. He then opens mail from listeners and gives the UFO Report on NASCAR legend Mark Martin's encounter with a UFO. Frank starts the third hour talking about the issue of loneliness plaguing many Americans as he encourages people to get out and be social. He later chats with Dr. Charles Camarda, an engineer, NASA astronaut and author of the book Mission Out of Control: An Astronaut's Odyssey to Fix High-Risk Organizations and Prevent Tragedy. They talk about the wonders of space exploration and learning leadership lessons. Frank then gives the Conspiracy of the Day on how the fires in California may be a set-up for land seizure to create 15-minute cities. Frank wraps up the show talking about a health insurance nightmare as a doctor was called by an insurance agency during a patients' surgery to dispute if the patient had to stay overnight. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Get ready for an electrifying dive into the virtual realms in this action-packed episode of The Modern Akatsuki! Together, they break down the latest trends in gaming, dissect the psychology of competitive play, and hilariously rant about lag, loot boxes, and the quest for pixel perfection. Expect chaotic debates, unexpected alliances, and plenty of unfiltered takes as our motley crew explores everything from RPGs to shooters to classic 8-bit nostalgia. Strap in for a journey through the pixels that shape our worlds—and maybe learn a cheat code or two.

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In this exciting episode of The Modern Akatsuki, hosts Rick Sanchez and Kakuzu team up with the legendary "Sanga Thalaivar" Ikadavul to dive into the latest news from across the country.

In this podcast extra, “Rick and Morty” and “Community" showrunner Dan Harmon sits down with MSNBC's Ari Melber for an extended conversation on how art informs the meaning of life and fan theories. Harmon responds to Russian opposition leader Alexi Navalny quoting his character Rick Sanchez during his show trial.

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In this hilariously chaotic podcast, four of the most twisted minds Rick Sanchez, Kakuzu, Hidan and Professor Moriarty come together for an unfiltered, sarcastic take on the hit series The Boys and its spin-off GEN V. Expect brutal honesty, dark humor, and philosophical tangents as these iconic villains rip apart (literally and figuratively) the characters, plots, and outrageous twists in these superhuman-filled worlds. From corporate corruption to reckless heroes, no subject is safe from their razor-sharp wit and villainous perspectives. Tune in for hot takes, savage banter, and a lot of NSFW humor. ---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

In this exciting episode of The Modern Akatsuki, host Rick Sanchez and Kakuzu are joined by the legendary "Sanga Thalaivar" Ikadavul to dive deep into the latest news from around the world. The trio will discuss hot topics, dissect current events with a twist of humor, and share their own outlandish perspectives on what's really happening behind the headlines ---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

In this episode, Rick Sanchez and Kakuzu have roasted the movie The Greatest of All Time, which is not infact the greatest of all time, it is the worst of all time in both Vijay and Venkat Prabhu's career. Support The Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

A roast about Indian 2 movie in which director uses multiple varmas to kill the villains including a Fourth wall break which kills the audience too. #gobackandcomethefckhereindian

Ian Cardoni is an American voice actor. He's best know for being the current voice of Rick Sanchez on Rick and Morty. In this episode I talk to Ian about his acting career, Rick and Morty, the Rick and Morty audition process, his favorite moments from Season 7, Rick's iconic voice, MultiVersus, conventions, video games and personal hobbies. Ian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iancardoni/

Find me and the show on social media. Click the following links or search @DrWilmerLeon on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!   FULL TRANSCRIPT: Wilmer Leon (00:00): There have been tensions between the US and its neighbor 90 miles to the South Cuba since 19 59, 65 years. Why? And are there indications that changes on the horizon or will the issues become more significant? Announcer (00:27): Connecting the dots with Dr. Wilmer Leon, where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge. Wilmer Leon (00:33): Welcome to the Connecting the Dots podcast with Dr. Wilmer Leon. I am Wilmer Leon. Here's the point. We have a tendency to view current events as though they occur in a vacuum, failing to understand the broader historical context in which these events occur. During each episode of this program, my guests and I have probing, provocative, and in-depth discussions that connect the dots between these events and the broader historic context in which they occur. This enables you to better understand and analyze the events that impact the global village in which we live. My guest for today's show is a Cuban American journalist, radio host, author, and host of RTS Direct Impact. He is Ricardo Leon Sanchez de Ronaldo, also known as Rick Sanchez. Let's connect some dots. Rick, welcome to the show. Rick Sanchez (01:33): Hey, it is great. Great to be here with you. Wilmer. Always a pleasure, doctor. Wilmer Leon (01:37): Did I get it right? Rick Sanchez (01:38): Well, yeah, you did. I mean, I don't use it anymore, but it's funny. I guess one point back in 1958, when I was born on July 3rd, my mother named me in little Guanabacoa, Cuba, a suburb just outside of Havana. The doctor said, what are you going to name this kid? He's ugly as hell, but let's give him a name anyway. And she said, Ricardo de San Aldo. So there you go. Is part of the history in Latin America, which I think is a great thing in our culture, you carry the mother's name for at least one generation. So when a woman marries a man and they have a child, that child will carry her name for at least that one generation. Whereas in our culture, you just throw the mother's name away. Wilmer Leon (02:17): Well, out of respect to your mother. So just a little historic context, because context for me is always so important. Cuba's ruler CIO Batista. Rick Sanchez (02:35): Oh yeah, the old Batist. You're Wilmer Leon (02:37): Starting there overthrown. He was overthrown by Fidel Castro, his brother, Raul Checo Rivera, and a lot of other folks in 1959. Rick Sanchez (02:47): That's correct. Wilmer Leon (02:47): This revolution had and continues to have powerful and profound domestic and international repercussions. Give us your thoughts on where the countries, the US and Cuba is today. Because for example, a lot of people don't really even appreciate the impact that this relationship has on us. Domestic politics. Rick Sanchez (03:14): Oh my God. Politics are fascinating in that sense. I don't think there's ever been a better example of a country that is being castigated more than Cuba has been castigated by the US government. No country in the history of the world has been sanctioned and castigated economically for a longer period of time than Cuba has. The United States has done everything possible for some 70 years to literally keep Cuba under its thumb, by the way. And Cuba's economy has paid for it drastically. Remember when I was in Cuba interviewing Fidel Castro in 1991 during Glas and Troika? I remember at the time that I talked to Castro and I asked him about what was happening. He seemed desperate. He had to be desperate to invite me to give me an interview on the island. At the time, they don't usually talk to Guanos. I am a guano. (04:15) A guano means a worm. A worm is somebody who left the revolution and betrayed the revolution. But I left because my parents left. I mean, I was two years old when I left Cuba. But it's funny because I'll just say this, that era, that 1991, I go and I talk to Castro in Cuba, which was really fascinating. Then I go to New York and I talk to Gorbachev, and I asked Gorbachev, I was working as a correspondent at NBC, and I was assigned to go to New York to speak with President Gorbachev, and I asked President Gorbachev about Fidel Castro, and I said, you were recently in Havana. You and Mr. Castro apparently have had a falling out. He didn't even go see you at the airport. And Gorbachev stops right there, Wilmer. And he says to me, you know what your problem is. You know what the problem you have and the problem with all you Cubans, you're obsessed with Castro. (05:07) Why are you asking me a question about Castro with all the things going on in the world? I don't want to talk about Castro. Next question. I was like, whoa. I couldn't believe he was coming at me like that. But it just shows. There's an old story if you want to talk history, and I wrote this once in one of my books. I said, let's see if I can quote myself here. Cuba was the slave of the Spanish, the prostitutes of the Americans and the child of the Soviets. It has always been taken and oppressed and used and mistreated by somebody. First, it was the Spanish. They broke from that. Then they got the Americans. The Americans really screwed the Cubans over in every way they could. Americans just owned 70% of the land in Cuba. Think about that for a minute. So it was easy for Fidel Castro to turn to these people back then and say to them, they own 70% of your land. You can't own a business here. They control the government. Batista works for the mafia, which he did. By the way. He was one of the most corrupt presidents. Literally, the mafia ran Havana. So when he says, Wilmer Leon (06:20): Watch the Godfather, Rick Sanchez (06:22): Yeah, the scene in Godfather two. So in the end, let me close with this. The US government, like the Spanish government, and in many ways, like the Soviets all used and abused Cuba. And to this day, Cuba is suffering the consequences of it because it's a sad place economically to go. And the US to this day is doing everything possible to punish Cuba and keep him under the thumb with an embargo that still persists. And they also have him on a list called the States that condone terrorism lists. There's only like three or four countries, Iran, Cuba, North Korea, and a couple others. And I mean, really, Cuba, it's tough to be Cuba because of that. Wilmer Leon (07:10): So to that point, at the end of May, it was reported that the Biden administration eases some economic restrictions on Cuba. Private enterprises with no link to the government will be granted access to US banks and additional internet services. The Biden administration seems to have amended and clarified a number of sanctions against Cuba, allowing private entrepreneurs and businesses again to open US bank accounts. They portray this as increasing support for Cuban people. But we'll talk about what that really means. The acronym Micro and Deanna's impress us. Rick Sanchez (08:10): Yes, Wilmer Leon (08:10): Rick Sanchez. Small Rick Sanchez (08:11): Businesses. Small Businesses is what Businesses Small. Yeah, yeah, essentially. I mean, it's a bunch of acronyms. Too many letters for a very simple description. You're absolutely right. And you know what? I think the Biden administration did a good thing with that. A lot of people have been pushing for it. And what it basically says is the Biden administration is looking at Cuba and saying, wow, there's something going on in Cuba for the first time in some 60 or 70 years. Now, I thought what Obama did was fantastic. Obama was the first president, thank God, who came along and said, why do we hate these people? Why do we have to have an enemy that's 90 miles away because of something between Khrushchev and Kennedy? And Eisenhower? Man, that's been a long time. Let's turn over a new leaf. Let's start something new. And Obama allows the United States and people in the United States to start traveling to Cuba. Suddenly, Cuba starts doing really well. People in Miami start going to see their cousins. They're buying, they're trading. Suddenly the Cuban economy starts to show signs of life. It was all really good Wilmer Leon (09:13): Cruise lines. Rick Sanchez (09:14): What cruise lines, exactly. The whole thing had the promise of starting all over again. So let me attack that first before I tell you about the people you mentioned a little while ago. But we have these absolute morons in Florida politics in particular. You have some idiot named Marco Rubio, for example. You got another guy named Rick Scott. These guys, they live off of hate. The only way that they can stay in power is to make sure the people in South Florida vote for them. And the only way they think the people in South Florida will vote for 'em if they scare them into thinking that somehow Cuba is the boogeyman. It's a horrible communist country that's coming to kill and blah, blah, blah. And because of that, people in South Florida, even if they really deep down don't think that, and even if they really deep down would love nothing more than to be able to visit their mom and their dad and their brothers and their sisters, and to somehow create some kind of reproachment with Cuba, they're afraid to say it. (10:18) So they say publicly, oh, I hate Cuba. It's horrible. Yay. Marco Rubio. They're afraid because they live in an environment in South Florida, which is run by the older exiles and by the Marco Rubios, where they think if they say that they're not going to get a job, they're not going to be hired. Nobody wants to be called a communist in Miami. So it's this vicious cycle that has continued for so many years, and it's the politicians who continue that. Marco Rubio went to President Trump as soon as President Trump came into office, and he said, here's what you have to do. Cancel everything Obama did. Kill it, destroy it. Make sure people are never allowed to go to Cuba, make sure families are not allowed to see themselves, et cetera, et cetera. And this idiot Biden went along with it. When he got into office, instead of going back to the Obama thing, Biden's been acting like more of a Republican than the Republicans. So finally, Wilmer Leon (11:12): Wait a minute, because he was playing to the politics in South Cuba, Rick Sanchez (11:19): In South Florida. Wilmer Leon (11:20): I'm sorry, south Florida. Thank you. Exactly. He was playing to the politics. Because if my memory serves me correctly, when I look at the demographic data of both Obama elections, when you break it out by age, the older Cuban Americans voted Republican. Their children voted. Obama did, which is why Obama carried Florida both times, Rick Sanchez (11:57): And they voted for Clinton as well. But Wilmer Leon (12:01): Yeah, Rick Sanchez (12:01): It's interesting that soon after that, to be elected president in the United States, you must go to Miami and say that you're an anti-communist and down with Castro, even though he's dead. But people still think he's alive. People still think Russia's a communist country, but whatever. That's another thing. And Wilmer Leon (12:16): Elvis, Elvis is still alive. Rick Sanchez (12:18): It's like, it'd be stupid, but Wilmer Leon (12:20): Whatever. In fact, Elvis and Castro are going to be in Vegas in August. Rick Sanchez (12:26): So you have to come to South Florida if you're running for president and say all these patented lines like a script. But then Obama said, okay, I'm going to say all that crap. But then when I get into office, now that I'm in my second term, you know what? I'm going to try and open Cuba back up. Nobody's had the intestinal fortitude to do that, and by golly, I'm going to do it. And he did. Wilmer Leon (12:47): Credit was that partially due to agribusiness, US agribusiness seeing a market in Cuba, Rick Sanchez (12:56): Which still exists by golly. But for some reason, Trump got rid of it because Trump does whatever he thinks some guy tells him, and he has a bunch of rich friends who are Cubans. So they told him, get rid of everything Obama did. So he did. And along now comes Biden, which brings us back to your point, and it's the me Pimas along. Now comes Biden and enough people get to Biden and say, look, there's actually entrepreneurs in Cuba right now. There's these young guys who are starting these small businesses, and they're distribution centers, and they're actually beating the government at their own game. You've got a socialist country and you have all these young entrepreneurs who are selling vacuum cleaners and clothes and water bottles and glasses. I visited them. I was just there the other day in Cuba, and I was amazed by what I saw. (13:43) So somebody got to Biden and said, look, if nothing else, throw these guys a bone. There is right now, so many restrictions on any Cuban citizen. They can't use phones, they can't use internet, they can't use American banks. They can't trade with other countries. They are totally isolated, locked up. It's nasty in a horrible, one of the worst sanctions in the world. So finally along comes Biden or somebody in the Biden administration, and they open that up a little bit, and they let these entrepreneurs start to have banks in Florida. Good idea. Now, the other side, the Cuban government looks at this and says, well, wait a minute. But the way you wrote this, you say they can't have any ties to the Cuban government. So you're saying you're going to run an enterprise again in our country, but we're not allowed to monitor it. (14:31) We're not allowed to tax it. We're not allowed to have contact with them. Go to hell. We're not going to do that. I mean, this is back to Batista again. You guys want to control the economy of our country. So when I met with Cuban officials in Havana last weekend, and I sat down with somebody from the president's office, but not the president himself, but one of the high ranking foreign policy guy, he said, look, here's how we feel about, because I told him, I said, look, whatever it takes, go along with it. This will be good for the Cuban people. And he goes, look, we want to go along with it, but we've got to protect ourselves too. I mean, we want to make sure that we at least have some say in this new system. Wilmer Leon (15:13): It is our country. Rick Sanchez (15:15): Yeah. See, that's where the thing is difficult. But you know what, in the end though, I think my bottles half full. I'm going to half full guy. I think this is a good thing. It might be a starting place, and it might be the beginning of something that could hopefully flourish and turn Cuba into what it should be. It's a beautiful island, a mecca for tourism where a lot of very successful people have come from. It's such a shame that it's deteriorated into what it's become simply because the United States was angry 70 years ago and has never stopped being angry and has now turned it into a political football. Wilmer Leon (15:59): First of all, it was the mob that was pissed 70 years ago. Rick Sanchez (16:03): That's true. Wilmer Leon (16:04): And so one of the things that I've been saying for a number of years, United States, if your game is as good as you says it is, (16:15) Then alleviate the sanctions, remove the sanctions. Let the Cuban people see the benefit of the United States. And if your game is as good as you say it is, then stop sanctioning them. Because we know sanctions have never worked. All sanctions do is create a greater sense of nationalism because the entity in charge is able to say, your suffering is not my fault. Your suffering is their fault. They're the ones that are not allowing you to trade. They're the ones that are not allowing you to talk to your relatives in the united. All of that. So it creates a greater sense of them versus US nationalism. So I've been saying for years, just release the sanctions, let the Cuban people decide for themselves. Now, with all that being said, and Rick Sanchez (17:19): Let me just underscore here's where you're right, because what you're saying is by having sanctions, you give the Cuban government an excuse to fail, which they have taken. And most countries do. They say, well, and by the way, I mean they're partly right. How the hell can we succeed? We're not allowed to trade with other countries. We can't trade with you. We're not allowed to do business in the United States. We can't buy oil and gas from any of NATO countries or any European countries or any G seven or anything. So we're kind of flummoxed in not being able to succeed the way we should. Now, the Cuban government has also made its economic stupid mistakes as well, to be fair. But nonetheless, they do have that excuse, and it only exists because of the embargo. You're right. Wilmer Leon (18:03): So now my question to you, when you've talked to the Cuban officials, did anybody mention the National Endowment for Democracy? And here's why I asked that question, because what this whole, and help me up with the pronunciation. Rick Sanchez (18:25): No, that's right. Me. Wilmer Leon (18:27): What this whole thing sounds like to me is the NDA, the national end down for democracy. Like they went into Ukraine and Victoria Newland threw around a bunch of cookies to a bunch of Nazis, and they overthrew the Ukrainian government. This sounds eerily reminiscent of a tactic used by the NDA. We're going to fund Cuban small businesses. We're going to show them the wonderful benefits of democracy in the United States as we entice them to overthrow their government. Is that a concern that the Cuban government has? Rick Sanchez (19:06): It is, and it should be. But at the same time, speaking to you as a Cuban who has watched the history of this country for so many years, when you're eating dirt, anything becomes a sirloin steak. So at this point, the level of desperation in Cuba is so bad. I mean, I don't know if you've had a chance to go there, but recently I have not. I've ever seen it. The people are really hungry. I mean, nothing works. Everything's slow. There's no efficiency. I mean, it is down to a crawl in Cuba. And if they can at least have something that works. I mean, you compare it to Ukraine, but Ukraine is like one of the basket, the bread, the corrupt Wilmer Leon (19:52): Countries Rick Sanchez (19:52): In the world, and it has a good economy. The only problem with Ukraine was it was super corrupt, but the economy was good. There's billionaires in Ukraine. I mean, there ain't no billionaires in Cuba, my friend. I mean, Wilmer Leon (20:03): No, no. I only compare it to Ukraine in the context of the NDAs involvement in fomenting a coup. Because the president in 2014 was that Jankovich. Yeah, was in the eyes of the United States. Too close to Russia in order to, you're Rick Sanchez (20:25): Smart to say that. You're smart to say that. And I think you're right. I think we would be foolhardy not to consider that given our history, the United States of America, this country we love, but can't help but notice that our CIA goes all over the world and screws things up and abuses people and kills people, and assassinates people. They tried 13 times to assassinate Fidel Castro. I mean, they put poison in his cigar. They put poison in his diving suit. I mean, it's crazy. So yeah, we need to also remember and reconcile into anything. We look at exactly what our state department and our CIA and the administration, whatever administration it is, is capable of based on the history and what they've done in the past. That said, I still believe we should try and be optimistic about this and try and figure out a way to use good old fashioned ingenuity to make this work. (21:18) And I think it's at least the beginning of an opening that didn't exist before. The problem is as soon as there's another presidential election, whatever's done that moves the needle forward will be pushed back because Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and all these other morons who could give a crap about the people of Cuba who are really the ones suffering, not the government, they could give a crap about those people. We'll do whatever it takes to squeeze the hell out of the Cuban economy even more just like they've done in Venezuela and in other places around the world, Guatemala, et cetera, et cetera, because they're mad at some guy who may have said something leftist. Its nuts. But that's actually what has taken place and what our government has done, as you well Wilmer Leon (22:03): Know. So the question that I posed is are there indications that changes on the horizon or will the issues become more significant? And the latter part of that question has to do with, last week, a squadron of Russian ships, including a frigate capable of firing hypersonic missiles, arrived in Cuba as part of an international partnership program. Now, that immediately took me back to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Rick Sanchez (22:33): It was a show. It was Well, go ahead. Wilmer Leon (22:35): Go Rick Sanchez (22:35): Ahead. The genesis of that, you well know because I know you and I speak a lot and we talk about these things, but the genesis of that is that both Macron and President Biden intimated that they would be willing to use missiles, our missiles. They will give permission to Ukraine to shoot missiles into Russian territory. The next day, Putin picked up the phone and says, oh, so let's see. They have a country next to our territory. Guess what? We've got some friends next to their territory too. He picked up the phone and sent three ships to the Cuban Harbor. Why? To send the world a message that two can play that game. And essentially it's a tit for tat where Putin is trying to tell the US administration, okay, you got some missiles in Ukraine. I got some nuclear subs in Havana. Let's talk. By the way, we got more nuclear warheads than you guys. (23:30) Do you want to start this thing? Let's go. I mean, it was like, oh my God and the world, and I'm sure there's a lot of bravado coming from Washington, but in the end, I guarantee you they kind of got the message. I almost get the sense there's already backing off going on a lot of NATO countries, and certainly half of the mps in the German parliament came forward and said, this is crazy. Stop this crap. No more weapons to Ukraine that can be used to shoot into Russia. That can start another world war that we are going to have to pay for, not the Yankees, not the Americans. So I wouldn't be surprised if the genesis of that, which led to that, which what you just mentioned, is the three ships in Havana, is what may be causing a little bit of a slowdown now in the Ukraine push, especially on the part of many members of the European community. Wilmer Leon (24:22): There you go. So what does that say to you about the empire? What does that say to you? Because 10 years ago, going back to the Godfather, I'm drawing a blank. I'm going to Des name. When the Turk hit the Don and they said 10 years ago, could we got it? Could we have gotten to the Don like that Soso, when Soso hit the Don 10 years ago, could we have got the Don is slipping, so is the Don, the us, is the Don slipping because 10 years ago, Vladimir Putin couldn't have made that play. Rick Sanchez (25:08): No. Let me just say this, and it's a two part answer, I think. One, I think if you ask the average American in the United States, should the embargo be lifted, I think 90% of them will say yes, Wilmer Leon (25:21): Absolutely. Rick Sanchez (25:22): They think it's silly. Wilmer Leon (25:23): Absolutely. If Rick Sanchez (25:23): You ask the average young American under 30 or something and tell 'em they can't go to Cuba unless they fill out 19 forms and get a special visa and all kinds of crap, whatever Wilmer Leon (25:35): It is, or fly to the moon and get a flight from Southwest from the moon, Rick Sanchez (25:39): They're going to say, why? What's the difference between that and Mexico? That and The Bahamas, Cuba's right next to The Bahamas. People go back and forth between The Bahamas and Cuba every day, and they're fishing together and stuff. So it makes no sense. It's silly. So two things, A, as time goes by, younger people will look at this and think it's just ridiculous, shameful and foolhardy. Two, when I spoke with Cuban officials in Havana last weekend, and we were sitting in the hotel bar, and I asked the ambassador, the guy who used to be the ambassador to the United Nations Kabana, who's an interesting man and very guarded, and I said, are you guys going to play a waiting game? And he goes, what do you mean? I said, well, you know what's going on in the world? The Western powers are now being pushed back by Brazil, which is your friend by Iran, which is your friend by Wilmer Leon (26:32): Russia, Venezuela, your friend, Rick Sanchez (26:34): Right? China, which is your friend. So suddenly you have all these allies who've created these interesting consortiums which are fighting back against the western power, which have always had you under your thumb. So does that make you look at things a little differently? And he just kind of smiled at me and he said, we're playing by different rules now. And I said, okay, we'll leave it at that because I don't want to get myself or you in trouble. So I get a sense that they know that and they think that could be a reproachment as well for the island. Wilmer Leon (27:11): And for people to really understand, they have to understand the development of bricks. Rick Sanchez (27:16): Of course, Wilmer Leon (27:17): They have to understand a number of the leaders that the United States labels as dictators and labels as anything but a child of God. President Xi Jinping is traversing the world and is a respected diplomat. Vladimir Putin traversing the world a respected diplomat. Nicholas Maduro traveling. He's sitting in Iran talking with President. Well, now the Supreme leader, these guys are being recognized internationally as diplomats. Tony Blinken is considered a goon. Rick Sanchez (28:11): Yeah, it's funny the way things have now developed, and we are seeing a world that's changing, and I think that the world order for lack of a better term is not what it was before. And Cuba is really, I think, in a unique position. I mean, here's an island with 11 million people that's 90 miles away from the United States and has had a 70 year torment of economic sanctions and resistance against it. And suddenly it's in a position where it can finally make peace with Washington. Or it can tell Washington to go to hell and say, you know what? We're going to be a part of B bricks. We're going to be a part of the global south. We're going to be a part of all of these things, and we don't want anything from you anymore. We think we can get it over here, especially if there's a change in currency or in the monetary policy that these guys are able to adjust, which Wilmer Leon (29:05): They are in fact implementing. Look at the deal between India and Russia. India is buying Russian oil based on the ruble, which by the way, Joe Biden said he was going to turn it into rubble, but that's now one of the top five fastest growing economies in the world. Rick Sanchez (29:28): Well, but the thing is, the thing that look bothers me about all of this, and I think it probably bothers you too, is just the all out hypocrisy. I'll give you an example of something that happened overnight, just within the last 24 hours. The Chinese have apparently come up with a fantastic ev. I drive a Tesla. I love EVs. I think apparently they've come up with something that they make for 20 to 30,000 less than what I paid for my, Wilmer Leon (29:55): I thought it was 15. They make it for 10. Rick Sanchez (29:57): Yeah, it's crazy. They're making, and it's a great vehicle. It's fantastic. So they basically said, we want to introduce this car, this Chinese car, the Chinese technology into Europe. And the Europeans are saying, no, screw you. We're not going to let you do it. You want to put your cars in here? We're going to give you a 40% tariff, 38.7 actually, but pretty close, man, that's almost half. That means if they sell a car for $20,000, they really have to sell it. People there still have to pay 40 plus be the administrative fees and everything else. The tariff alone is brutal. It's punishment. So yesterday afternoon, Beijing announced it's going to start considering putting tariffs on all pork products. Now, the Chinese eat more pork than anybody in the world. 50% of the pork that's eaten in China comes from Europe. So the Chinese are now telling the Europeans, okay, you want to put a 40% tariff on our cars and our technology? We're going to put a 40% tariff on the pork, the pork Spaniards, which by the way is where all the 50% of the pork eaten in China comes from Europe. And 20% of that comes from Spain. So the who's going to get screwed? The poor farmer in Spain who has the pig farm. So the whole thing is cyclical. But my main point in that story is I thought that we were the country who pushed for democracy and free markets. Free Wilmer Leon (31:21): Markets, Rick Sanchez (31:22): Where Wilmer Leon (31:23): The fuck, the invisible hand let the market decide winners and losers. Adam Smith told us that. Rick Sanchez (31:30): Right? It goes back to your point about Cuba. It's like we say, well, we don't like Cuba because it's a communist country. So we do everything possible for them not to be able to compete in the free market. And then we say, we believe in the free market. Well, if you believe in the free market, you got to let China play. You got to let Cuba play. And you can't say, I don't like how they smell, or I don't like their policies, or I don't like their system of government. Everybody gets to play, right? That's what the free market means. Oh, Wilmer Leon (31:59): And by the buy, just really quickly, the United States made the conscious decision to export its manufacturing to China. We de-industrialized. That's true. The United States (32:17) Why? For cheaper labor. Why for greater profit? Now, what we found is the Chinese have found a better way to beat us at our own game. Once you learn how to play the game, then you got to learn how the game gets played, and we can't break that code. I got it. My brother, Rick Sanchez, thank you so much for joining me today. I love you, man. You're a great guy and a great friend and a great golf partner. Well, you are too kind. You probably just need to get out more. Hey folks, thank you so much for listening to the Connecting the Dots podcast with me. I'm a great guy. I'm a great friend. I'm a great golf partner, according to Rick Sanchez with me, Dr. Woman Leon. Stay tuned for new episodes every week. Also, please, please follow and subscribe. Leave a review, share the show, follow us on social media. You'll find all the links below in the description. Go to that Patreon site. Please make a contribution because, hey, I got to pay Rick. It ain't cheap. Anyway. This is where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge talk without analysis. It's just chatter. We don't chatter here on connecting the dots. See you again next time. Until then, I'm Dr. Wimer Leon. Have a great one. Peace and blessings. I'm out Announcer (33:54): Connecting the dots with Dr. Wilmer Leon, where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge.

It's Talking SMAC for the 150th time and we're celebrating by breaking down over 30 SMACdown listener submissions! Fightcard: The Muppets vs Looney Tunes (2:09) The Mandalorian vs The Witcher (3:55) The Bad Batch vs The Penguins of Madagascar (6:40)  Special Event: 1-On-1 Football Drill - Forrest Gump vs Bobby Boucher (12:39) 4-way Super Spy Fight: James Bond vs Ethan Hunt vs Jason Bourne vs Napoleon Solo (14:45) DCU Assassin Fight: Deadshot vs Deathstroke vs Bloodsport vs Black Manta (18:01) Tyler Rake vs John Wick (21:05) 4-way fight: Leon Kennedy vs Solid Snake vs Archer vs The Punisher (23:58) Wolverine vs Taz (28:28) Monsterverse Godzilla vs Mew Two (29:51) Reptar vs Trogdor the Burninator (32:54) The Shoveler vs Micraft Steve w/ a Shovel (35:24) Dance Battle: Reed Richards vs Baron Zemo vs Peter Parker vs The Joker (38:21) Colonial Marines (Aliens) vs Helldivers vs Starship Troopers (41:42) Heist-Off: Ocean's 11 vs The Toretto Crime Family vs The Italian Job (45:13) Stuart Little vs Remy (47:57)  Cecil (Invincible) vs Nick Fury (Marvel) vs Amanda Waller (DC) (48:42) Batman vs Rick Sanchez (50:41) MCU Not-Captain America Battle: The Red Guardian vs US Agent (52:58) Black Krrsantan vs Jake Sulley (55:04) Friendship Battle: Keanu Reeves vs Brenden Fraser (58:51) Peter Parker vs Bruce Wayne (1:00:47) The Juggernaut vs The Blob (1:02:58) Phoenix Wright vs Dwight Schrute (1:04:16) Thanos vs Omni Man (1:07:36) Pennywise vs The Joker (1:11:02) 3 on 4 Fight: 3 Vin Diesels (Riddick/Dom Toretto/XXX) vs 4 The Rocks (Rampage/Jungle Cruise/Jumangi/Journey 2 The Mysterios Island) (1:12:50) The Predator vs Ewok Village (1:14:49) The Cat in the Hat vs The Grinch (1:17:35) Deadpool vs Freakazoid (1:20:07) Ladybug & Cat Noir vs Sailor Moon & Tuxedo Mask (1:22:53) Raffle Drawing (1:27:46) Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store! 

You must climb the tower! Welcome to Anime Watch Club, a bi-weekly group discussion and review where the hosts of the what do you say anime podcast, nominate and vote on shows either that we haven't seen or shows that will hopefully lead to a great discussion. On today's episode, we are discussing the 2020 anime Tower of God Socials/Discord - https://linktr.ee/whatdoyousayanime 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - First Impressions 9:37 - Worldbuilding 24:21 - The Cast 35:40 - Rick Sanchez or Parakewl? 36:52 - Pat's Defense of Rachel 58:38 - Regulars and Irregulars 1:01:35 - Kevin Penkin's OSTs 1:05:35 - Final thoughts and Ratings 1:11:36 - What We're Watching Next --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdoyousayanime/support

Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales. On this episode we are joined by Rick Sanchez and he shares his findings while he's been studying the dogman phenomenon. Ricky believes he's been able to identify behavioral patterns and other characteristics of these elusive creatures as well as providing audio clips which he believes were from different dogman creatures.Tinfoil Tales Podcast - Show Notes

Welcome to this silly and quirky romp through space! We've got goofy characters like discount Rick Sanchez, cleaning robot turned murderer, and all kinds of side characters who are in over their head. Over the top and sleazy villains at every twist and turn! Oh yeah, and uh, something about everyone slowly starving to death and having to make choices that will inevitably lead to human suffering in some capacity, but don't worry about that!

In this episode Rick Sanchez, Kakuzu & Hidan has come together to talk about Innovations oru paarvaai part 2.  part 1 of Innovations Oru paarvaai: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lvTGfvrBjLyfeCI4OvvjN?si=_VPO2I6VQ3evYxnj_FNf1Q ---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support the Modern Akatsuki if you feel like it . (Read everything below carefully before sending us your donations)

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https://www.rt.com/shows/direct-impact/587636-china-us-new-boogeyman/ The second Republican debate seemed to have a major theme - and spoiler alert: it wasn't the state of the US economy or the multi-billion-dollar spending spree on Ukraine - it was the US' new boogeyman: China. China was on the lips of every GOP candidate. If you ask former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, China is trying to destroy America. Direct Impact's Rick Sanchez speaks with geopolitical analyst Sourabh Gupta about this "stuck on China" mentality and why China has become a scapegoat for US domestic and international issues. #2023 #art #music #movies #poetry #poem #food #photooftheday #volcano #news #weather #monkeys #climate #horse #puppy #fyp #love #instagood #onelove #eyes #getyoked #horsie #gotmilk #book #shecomin #getready

We go deep on the forbidden lore as your heroes discuss the first half of "Borderlands"! An episode so rich with content we had to split our discussion up into two parts, we get the Rick Sanchez arc of the Soong family, Big Show giving airplane rides, and how to make sense of old TOS continuity from the 60's. 

https://www.rt.com/shows/direct-impact/586154-gaza-israel-conflict-history/ The history of the Gaza-Israel conflict dates back to the 1948 War, which saw the defeat of Arab armies along the coast of what is today Israel. Gaza was part of the UN partition plan of 1948 for the Palestinian people; however, the Palestinian territory was captured by Israel during the June Six Day War of 1967. While Israel returned the territory to the Palestinians in the early 2000s, Gaza continues to be a major issue for the Israelis, as the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas is in control of the area. Direct Impact's Rick Sanchez hosts a panel with Dr. Norman Finkelstein and Steve Malzberg to discuss the history of the Gaza-Israel conflict and why it remains a hot topic. #2023 #art #music #movies #poetry #poem #photooftheday #volcano #news #money #food #weather #climate #monkeys #horse #puppy #fyp #love #instagood #onelove #eyes #getyoked #horsie #gotmilk #book #shecomin #getready

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and Greg Hanna of TOSS C3 will interview Rick Sanchez. Rick Sanchez has been a journalist and television news anchor for over 30 years. He is currently the CEO of Agua Media, a first to market Podcast Network aimed at acculturated Latinos and the New American Mainstream. Rick has spent decades in TV news working at both the global and national level and has reached tens of millions of viewers worldwide on CNN, Fox News, NBC, Univision, RT and I Heart radio. Rick has been an impassioned advocate and pioneer in marrying social media and the news. Rick was the first national news anchor to use Twitter. In 2009, the New York times singled Rick out as a social media pioneer and NPR famously wrote, “CNN news anchor Rick Sanchez was tweeting before Twitter was cool.”

Mike & Nick look back at the first half of 2023 on the program. From topics like immigration, mass shootings and Supreme Court rulings, to guests like Rep. Jamaal Bowman, fmr. CNN & Fox News anchor Rick Sanchez & more, we take a look at some of the moments that have left an impact on us here at the show.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr and enter in the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your purchase.Braid - Create amazing shareable clips from interviews, testimonials and though leadership content in your own time, with collaborative threads called Braids! Download the Braid app now in the App Store or Google Play Store and visit us at https://braidit.com to find out how Braid can help your business!Razu - Discover new artists and start collaborating on your next music project today at https://www.razu.io/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Episode: Our Heroes nerd the eff out and watch the D&D movie! It's a blast and has an all star cast. Starring Captain Starlord Tiberius Kirk, Drax, Rick Sanchez, Lyman Zerga, and Danny Ocean! Tune in for this nerdgasm of a movie... Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don't work in your podcast player please visit the show page at: https://ebd.fm/episodes/212 Punisher Animated series Adventure Zone Jeremy Irons D&D Steven Seagal Stranger Things Lego Movie Scagnetti Strange Days Sizemore I Care a Lot Tyrion Lannister Wheel of Time Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream Guardians of the Galaxy Brad Cooper Drax Captain Kirk Gamora Groot Star Lord One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Morty Monty Python Dragon poster Rock Biter Girl Fight Fast and the Furious Avatar Thunderheart Manimal Bowie Flight of the Concordes Manimal movie Land of the Lost Shaft Jem and the Holograms Portal gun Wick stairs video Rick and morty horny dragon episode Snake jazz Fangoria Hellraiser cube Clive Barker Bob Barker Knives Chau

Rick Sanchez found himself at the center of a hot crime story…and not in the way he'd like. After rising to the top of Miami's news networks, he had suddenly lost his job, audience, and reputation overnight. This might have been the end of any other reporter's career, but Rick was not about to give up— not after how much work it took to get here. Twenty years later, we know Rick Sanchez as the first Latino newscaster to be on a nationally broadcasted show and the founder of Agua Media, a podcast group dedicated to telling the many untold stories of Latinos in America. To get to this point, Rick had to make mistakes, as he learned to separate his public and private life and restructured his relationship to fame. Before we jump ahead, let's go back to the beginning of Rick's story, growing up in Cuba during the rise of Fidel Castro…

Rick Sanchez is Jake and Gino's guest today with over 30 years of experience in journalism, working with CNN, Fox News, and NBC News, Rick has a wealth of stories to share. In this episode, Rick opens up about his background, from his humble beginnings as a Cuban immigrant to becoming a highly-rated news anchor with his own namesake show. We also discuss the current state of media, the importance of ego in politics, and how Rick co-founded Camino Health, which is now valued at $4.5 billion. Join us for this fascinating conversation and get a glimpse into the life and mind of Rick Sanchez! #ricksanchez #journalism #businesssuccess We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors)

Mike & Nick on the shakeups at Fox News and CNN, as anchors Tucker Carlson & Don Lemon were both let go by the networks, plus, fmr. Fox News & CNN host Rick Sanchez joined us to break down the firings and examine the recent settlement from Fox & Dominion Voting Systems.This episode is presented by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Braid - Join the discussion with us on Braid! Download the Braid app in the App Store or Google Play Store.Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be booked as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Keys of Darma Capital unravels the state of crypto in 2023.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about the state of crypto with guest Andrew Keys, co-founder and president of Darma Capital.[1:36] Inside the Desk: Citing an ongoing regulatory crackdown, crypto companies are considering shifting to more favorable jurisdictions.[10:50] Andrew Keys: Predictions for crypto regulation, innovation and more.[28:44] Cam's Corner: What's up with metaverse fashion? Plus: An update on a certain “Rick Sanchez,” otherwise known as Do Kwon.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.-“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And on the next episode of Who Would Win...One of the most cosmically sized battles in show history!Will the new Marvel Big Bad Kang the Conqueror (Repped by James) have too many tricks up his sleeve or will the indomitable rickness of Rick Sanchez (Repped by Ray) once again be too tough a target to tame? Will this decision be tough or quick for special guest judge (And WWW Judge of the Year in Season 4) Crystal Storm?You can now support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/WhoWouldWinShowCheck out the Who Would Win YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvvgEElLPGQG2GXkqMhQ5JwCheck out our brand new Who Would Win Merch Store:WhoWouldWinStore.comFollow us all on Twitter: @WhoWouldWinShow @JamesGavsie @AlmightyRay @writerstreamerSong: Tunetank - Space Conquerors (No Copyright Music)Music provided by Tunetank.Free Download: https://bit.ly/3QrH6AKVideo Link:   • SPACE CONQUERORS ...  &music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.netWhoWouldWinShow.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everybody loves a great comeback story, and this is one of them. Rick came to Florida as a boy in a family of Cuban immigrants. His parents never made a salary of more than $11,000 a year. An elementary school teacher labeled Rick “retarded” because he couldn't speak English. Rick went on to become one of CNN's most viewed hosts in the early 2000s until some comments he made about the power structure of the networks sent him into an unemployable freefall. The situation was dire, but it led him into meetings with people who were starting up a health clinic with 100 patients. Cano Health is now a billion-dollar company, and Rick isn't stopping there. Enjoy the ride!

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Rick Sanchez, news veteran and host of the eponymous Rick Sanchez Podcast, says that the Latino vote confounds not just Democrats but a media who have no idea about how to analyze or conceptualize it, such as it is. Plus, when good economic news and bad economic news both make us feel bad something is weird. And Tom Barrack is NOT a foreign agent. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices