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In this episode (watch on YouTube) we will unpack the growing number of scam and unproven "treatments" being marketed to people living with Parkinson's disease. From stem cell "miracles" to wearable patches, exotic overseas clinics, and expensive supplement stacks — we break down what's real, what's risky, and how to spot the red flags before you waste your money (or your hope).

As you set your New Year's resolutions, make protecting yourself from scams your top priority. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has more.

As you set your New Year's resolutions, make protecting yourself from scams your top priority. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has more.

As you set your New Year's resolutions, make protecting yourself from scams your top priority. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has more.

December 23rd, 2025 - We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to discuss the alleged "pagan origins" of Christmas. Plus: Christmas letters from the World War I trenches. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Blizzard conditions are impacting much of the Red River Valley today. Snow, falling heavily at times this morning, will total 3-4 inches, with totals closer to 2 inches for the Fargo-Moorhead area and Fergus Falls. Expect high winds gusting to 50-60 mph along the western edge of Minnesota as temperatures drop into the single digits. There's a chance of snow statewide Thursday.The first person charged in a scheme to defraud a state program for children with autism is expected to plead guilty Thursday morning. Asha Hassan is also charged with ripping off taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.The 29-year-old is alleged to have bilked Minnesota's Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention program out of more than $14 million and used some of that to pay kickbacks to the parents. Six Minnesotans are suing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that federal agents violated their rights while they were observing immigration arrests. The ACLU and several law firms filed the lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of the plaintiffs. They say federal agents detained or threatened people who were not breaking any laws.One of the men arrested by ICE agents at a construction site in Chanhassen last weekend has filed a petition in federal court seeking release.

A federal investigation in Massachusetts is unfolding after prosecutors accuse two small Boston stores of turning food stamps into a multimillion-dollar cash pile. A man in Florida is executed for a deadly home invasion that killed a young couple and later tied him to multiple murders across the state. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As another Chicago winter officially begins, cold-weather scams can be especially chilling. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has tips.

As another Chicago winter officially begins, cold-weather scams can be especially chilling. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has tips.

As another Chicago winter officially begins, cold-weather scams can be especially chilling. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has tips.

New York prosecutors say a massive, organized retail theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores across nine states has been dismantled, with 13 people now facing hundreds of felony charges. A woman in Missouri escapes an alleged sex-trafficking operation after using ChatGPT to create a fake email, leading to the arrest of a man accused of beating her and threatening her one-year-old child, according to court records. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With holiday shopping discounts you may have scored some swashbuckling savings, but Porch Pirates may try to steal your treasure. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has tips for staying safe.

With holiday shopping discounts you may have scored some swashbuckling savings, but Porch Pirates may try to steal your treasure. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has tips for staying safe.

With holiday shopping discounts you may have scored some swashbuckling savings, but Porch Pirates may try to steal your treasure. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has tips for staying safe.

The politically-connected developers of a new affordable-housing building have walked away with millions more than experts say is typical — and taxpayers footed the bill. That's one takeaway from a big Washington Post investigation, and it also goes a long way to explaining just why it's so hard to build affordable housing in the city. Steve Thompson, the reporter behind the investigation, is here to explain.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this December 11th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

December 9th, 2025 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast heads to California as we buckle up for The Big Ripoff, from Season 1 of The Rockford Files. In this episode, Gerry and Iain enjoy 1970s airport security. This week, we meet Jim Rockford as he tries first to track down information on the death of a […]

The holidays are here - and so are the scammers. The Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM has tips for avoiding them.

The holidays are here - and so are the scammers. The Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM has tips for avoiding them.

The holidays are here - and so are the scammers. The Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM has tips for avoiding them.

Tuesday (Dec 2nd) is Giving Tuesday. Bryan Oglesby with the Better Business Bureau in West Florida joins to help you avoid being scammed when looking for a nonprofit or charity to support the things you believe in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A new study shows you how to spot pet scammers before they can take a bite out of your bank account. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

A new study shows you how to spot pet scammers before they can take a bite out of your bank account. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

A new study shows you how to spot pet scammers before they can take a bite out of your bank account. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

November is Utility Scam Awareness Month, and some tricks of fraudsters can be shocking. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has more.

November is Utility Scam Awareness Month, and some tricks of fraudsters can be shocking. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has more.

November is Utility Scam Awareness Month, and some tricks of fraudsters can be shocking. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has more.

Veterans Day honors those who serve, but fraudsters see it as an opportunity to scam. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM has all the details.

Veterans Day honors those who serve, but fraudsters see it as an opportunity to scam. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM has all the details.

Veterans Day honors those who serve, but fraudsters see it as an opportunity to scam. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM has all the details.

On this episode: Prince Andrew's “big news” move finally looks real, with chatter pointing to Royal Lodge exit drama and a scramble for new digs. Meghan Markle drops a $64 “As Ever” candle that claims to smell like her wedding day, and the internet's nose is… skeptical. George Clooney is reportedly boiling over a salacious Ghislaine Maxwell claim tied to Virginia Giuffre's memoir, and the pushback is fierce. Plus: Andy Cohen's Call Her Daddy revelations about John Mayer, Anderson Cooper, and a ketamine anecdote that belongs in a museum; fresh Taylor Swift reporting about behind-the-scenes “requests”; and Trump insisting the Gaza cease-fire will hold even after new strikes.#PrinceAndrew #MeghanMarkle #GeorgeClooneyDonate to the Star Legacy Foundation in the name of Diana Hope - https://secure.qgiv.com/event/letsnotbestillnewyork-2025/Get more AoA and become a member to get exclusive access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfx0OFE-uMTmJXGPpP7elQ/joinGet Erin C's book here: https://amzn.to/3ITDoO7Get Merch here - https://bit.ly/AnthonyMerchSubscribe to the Anthony On Air Podcast here:Facebook - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirFBYouTube - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirYTApple Podcast - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirAppleSpotify - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirSpotTwitter - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirTwitterInstagram - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirInstaTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyonairpodDiscord - https://discord.gg/78V469aV22Get more at https://www.AnthonyOnAir.com

It's Martin v Ofgem this week (well, Jonathan Brearley, the boss). Martin asks Jonathan why energy bills are so high, about scrapping standing charges, who funds the regulator, writing off energy debt, issues around green energy, and loads more. It's a jam-packed episode, also including what Martin thinks about O2 raising their prices by more than they promised, and what you should do if you're affected. If you have a question for Martin, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your question to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk and you could be on the show!

When you turn back the clock, turn up your credit protection. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio reports.

When you turn back the clock, turn up your credit protection. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio reports.

James and John discuss eBay finds: NIB Macintosh System Software Update Verion 5.0, Power Macintosh 8600/300, and Macintosh II. News includes CHIP-8 emulator for classic Macs, 5 1/4" floppy connected to a phone, and System 7 ported to X86. Join our Facebook page, follow us on X (Twitter), watch us on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.

NEW this week It's the final episode in our Horror series and ReturnOfTheLivingDead! Don't miss it as UNEEDA listen to this hilarious episode featuring the homie David and the squad as we get all tar-man on this one. We talk about the crew, characters, setting, and if we still enjoy this fun 80s horror flick all these years later. Check it out now! *Released the weekend of 10/24/2025

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Scammers offering inflation rebates could end up deflating your savings account. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau has more on Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® for WBBM Newsradio.

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NEW! This week the fur balls are coming to town to wreck havoc in our revisit of Critters from 1986! Don't forget to put your power of the night tape on repeat for this fun episode! #horror #80s #Monsters #podcastCheck it out now! *Released the weekend of 10/17/2025

Sharing is not caring if you're giving your information to Medicare fraudsters. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM has some tips.

Cast: Christian H, Alex Tuna & Tom CaswellPokémon: 501 - OshawotPodcast Game: Game or No GameOfftopic: The Naked Gun, Squid Game, The Lazarus Project, SurvivorGames: PS5, Goldeneye, Megabonk, Hades 2Next Challenge: Goldeneye 007 - Runway on Agent fastest time winsDiscordhttps://discord.gg/wkvu88KvTVQuestions, Comments, Complaints, Corrections!?Call: 805-738-8692Twitter: @UnrankedPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's vol. 2 of our #Horror series and Pitch Black!Come see the movie that wasn't about family but about Xenomorph knock offs and a bad ass protagonist! Don't forget your goggles and flashlights for this one!Check it out now! *Released the weekend of 10/10/2025

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The makers of the medical drama The Pitt have been sued. The allegation: that the show is an unauthorized copy of ER.  This week, investigative reporter Nicholas Kulish walks us through the ensuing drama, reads us the possibly damning private emails, and finally helps us decide where inspiration ends and theft begins.  Is ‘The Pitt' Really an ‘ER' Spinoff? - Nicholas Kulish Sign up to be a premium subscriber at searchengine.show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Applegreen pulled out of a deal that would have ripped off the Mass State tax payers, and a shooting at an ICE facility in Texas. The media doesn't seem to know what the motive may be.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.