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Paul Merriman joins host Roben Farzad on Full Disclosure for a rare conversation alongside Ben Carlson, director of institutional asset management at Ritholtz Wealth and author of the new book Risk and Reward: How to Handle Market Volatility and Build Long-Term Wealth. Roben called it a “truth teller tandem” — the first time these two have sat down together — and the result is an hour of warm, candid, data-grounded talk about how individual investors can actually succeed.The conversation opens with a great question: does a century of S&P 500 history mean anything when index funds didn’t even exist for most of it? Paul explains why those long-run numbers still matter — not as a promise of the next ten years, but as a guide to the full range of what markets can do. From there, Paul and Ben trace just how far investing has come since Paul entered the business in 1966: the death of the 8.5% sales load, the arrival of IRAs and 401(k)s, fractional shares, and commission-free trading. As Ben puts it, the barriers to entry have been bulldozed, and today’s investor has a better shot at strong net returns than ever before.But more choices bring more temptation. Paul and Ben dig into diversification as a risk-management tool — why a tilt toward small-cap value and a meaningful allocation to international stocks can pay off over a lifetime, even when the S&P 500 is dominating the headlines. They revisit the lost decade of 2000–2009, the lessons of Japan’s 1989 peak, and the hard discipline of rebalancing into the pain when an asset class is out of favor.They also get practical about the things keeping investors up at night: inflation as one of the biggest risks most people underestimate, the real trade-offs in today’s bond market and long-duration Treasuries, and an honest look at the FIRE movement — including why meaning, longevity, and a 30- or 40-year retirement complicate the dream of retiring early. Throughout, Paul shares his own story, including why, at 82 and with more than he needs, he still holds half his portfolio in equities because of a caution he’s carried since his twenties.Ben closes with the thought that may stay with you longest: the most important thing an investor can understand is not the market — it’s themselves. Knowing which mistake you’d regret more, and what you can truly live with, is the foundation everything else is built on.

President Trump is asserting that the war with Iran is over, even though a lasting peace is likely months off. Negar Mortazavi, senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, offers a view from the Middle East of the tentative deal.Then, Colorado has become the second state to get approval from the Food and Drug Administration to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. Colorado Public Radio's John Daley explains why Colorado probably won't see those drugs anytime soon.And, Fox is buying Roku, the streaming and smart TV company. Business analyst Roben Farzad unpacks the $22-billion deal that would put Fox in control of a streaming device that's in more than 100 million households.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

Full Disclosure meets The Media Odyssey in this special crossover episode with Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet. The episode covers a wide sweep of interconnected stories: the proposed Paramount-Warner merger, the editorial independence implications of foreign money in US media, the GameStop-eBay bid as a case study in social media-driven market manipulation, and the state of M&A activity across the Atlantic. From Roben's firsthand perspective on the lack of US media coverage of Iran and the effect of Gulf sovereign wealth funds acquiring stakes in major news organizations to a forensic breakdown of the Skydance-Paramount deal, Evan Shapiro, Marion Ranchet, and Roben Farzad discuss the 60 Minutes settlement, the Colbert cancellation, the Bari Weiss hiring, and the White House's reported role in pushing the merger through before a potential political shift in the fall. They close with a frank debate on the future of professional journalism and whether public media, billionaire backstops, or direct-to-consumer Substacks can fill the gap left by a collapsing legacy news industry.

The Trump administration announced a new Justice Department fund of more than $1.7 billion to compensate people it says were harmed by “weaponization” under the Biden administration. Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter talks about the legal and ethical questions surrounding the move. Then, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are getting quicker at finding people to arrest, thanks to tools provided by the tech company Palantir. Investigative journalist Joseph Cox tells us more. And, giant utility rivals NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are planning to merge. Why now, and what could this mean for your energy costs? We learn more from Roben Farzad, host of the podcast Full Disclosure.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

President Trump says there is a good chance for a deal to end the war in Iran, but Iran has denied that any peace talks are happening. Wendy Sherman, former U.S. deputy secretary of state, details the state of affairs.Then, traders bet hundreds of millions of dollars on oil contracts before Trump announced the U.S. would pause strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Roben Farzad discusses why some observers are questioning whether insider trading is at play.And, the Supreme Court is considering the legality of a policy that bars migrants at the border from entering the U.S. and applying for asylum. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman explains more. 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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

President Trump was scheduled to go to China for a summit in Beijing at the end of the month, but he has postponed the trip to focus on the Middle East. Professor David Lampton explains China's interests in the conflict and the significance of a U.S.-China meeting.Then, Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday in protest of the war in Iran, saying the country posed “no imminent threat to the U.S.” Retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey explains the significance of the departure.And, the Wall Street Journal reports Amazon plans to cut back on how many packages it sends through the U.S. Postal Service. Roben Farzad of the Full Disclosure podcast explains what this could mean for the Postal Service's already fragile financial situation.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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Monday Headlines: Australia’s role in Middle East being considered Crocs “absolutely everywhere” in flooded NT Tributes for 22-year-old Melbourne Good Samaritan Age verification comes into effect for porn sites from today Matildas draw 3-all with South Korea in electric Asian Cup clash Further listening from the headlines: Watching porn? ID please How I escaped porn addiction Deep Dive: There are fears one family is accumulating more control over tech, government and media than any other family in modern history. Most Australians have barely heard of them, but they probably should. Tech titan and Trump backer Larry Ellison is one of the wealthiest people on the planet, and his company Oracle doesn't just do business with governments - it helps run them. Now his son David has won the most expensive bidding war in entertainment history, bringing a vast collection of film studios, news networks and streaming platforms under the same family umbrella. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by NPR host Roben Farzad to unpack what the Ellison empire actually controls and what its latest moves tell us about who really holds power in 2026. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly signed an agreement on a $110 billion deal. The merger would make one of the largest media empires in the world. Paramount could now control two key movie studios, multiple streaming platforms, and two of the biggest news operations on television, CBS and CNN. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump put Washington, D.C. police under federal control, vowing to fight crime in the country's capital. What does the move mean for mayors across the country as they try to keep their cities safe? Van Johnson, president of the African American Mayors Association, joins us.And, despite fears around crime, data shows that violent crime and property crime rates fell to a 20-year low in 2024. Jeff Asher, co-founder of AH Datalytics, explains more about the data.Then, as electric vehicle sales flatten, Ford announced a line of smaller, cheaper electric vehicles. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," details the rollout.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

AI is fueling the stock market, sending the value of tech companies like Nvidia and Microsoft into the stratosphere. This week, Microsoft's market valuation surged past $4 trillion. That's nearly the GDP of India. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," explains Microsoft's role in the competition. And, Nvidia — which makes microchips for AI — recently hit the same valuation milestone of $4 trillion. Chris Miller, author of the book "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology," explains why Nvidia is gaining so much traction so fast and what it says about the value of chips.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Katie Wagner, the supply chain director of an Iowa-based computer hardware maker, talks about how her company expects its bottom line to be affected if the U.S. follows through on threats to impose retaliatory tariffs on trading partners starting Aug. 1. Then, we speak with NPR's Anthony Kuhn about what the leaders of Asian nations are saying about the deadline. And, Amazon's Prime Days are running into unease about trade and tariffs. "Full Disclosure" host Roben Farzad talks about how tariffs may affect the sale.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The International Monetary Fund warns global economic growth is projected to slow due to uncertainty over Trump's trade war. The news comes as the Dow heads for its worst April since the Great Depression. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," breaks down what's happening economically. And, Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia details his trip to El Salvador to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported there in March. Then, Joliet, Illinois, is in a long-standing water crisis. A pipeline from nearby Lake Michigan could solve it, but it also opens up a host of other questions about who can drink water from the Great Lakes. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The professional journey of musician Thomas Dolby, the synth and MTV pioneer who hit it big with “She Blinded me with Science.” The British polymath has been a tech innovator, producer, author and professor at Johns Hopkins, among a thousand other things. Ian Stewart guest hosts ... with a fanboy chime-in by Roben Farzad.

President Trump escalated trade wars with a new set of sweeping tariffs for about 60 countries. During a speech in the Rose Garden, the president declared a national economic emergency as the legal justification for the new tariffs. Trump says tariffs will revitalize manufacturing in the U.S. Amna Nawaz discussed the move with Roben Farzad, economic analyst and host of Full Disclosure. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Trump administration has sent flights of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. NPR's Sergio Martínez-Beltrán shares what we know about them.Then, while Kansas voted overwhelmingly for President Trump, police are reticent to advance his deportation agenda. Kansas News Service's Zane Irwin talks about why the state is an outlier on immigration enforcement. And, 23andMe, the genetic testing company that helps people learn about their ancestry and health risks based on a DNA sample, is declaring bankruptcy and seeking buyers. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," joins us to discuss what it means for users' data. Plus, attorney Erin Elmouji explains why she signed a letter criticizing the head of her former law firm Paul Weiss for making a deal with Trump to avoid being targeted by the White House.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The first months of the second Trump administration have been filled with economic headlines: on-again/off-again tariffs, fluctuating markets, and the threat of a recession. In this episode, we dive deep with Roben Farzad, host of NPR's Full Disclosure podcast, on how we got here to this point over the last several decades. Roben explains how years of free trade and offshoring have led to rising stock markets and cheap luxury goods, while millions of Americans still feel the pinch of rising inflation and housing prices–issues that swept Trump into office in 2024. We also discuss the rise of China and whether Trump's tariff plan is a realistic solution for solving these problems. Plus, electric vehicles, the state of the media, and how AI will affect all of these areas going forward. Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022. Follow Mo News on all platforms: Website: www.mo.news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosheh/ Daily Newsletter: https://www.mo.news/newsletter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@monews Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosheh TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mosheh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshehNews Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/pO9xpLY9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tables have turned! For the first time in Full Disclosure's storied history, I, Roben Farzad, am interviewed -- and by a favorite journalist: Mosheh Oinounou, the exec. behind digital media empire Mo News. We discuss anxious markets, the economy, avocados, grievance, headline volatility, factory towns...the works.

The White House is implementing two new policies with global consequences ahead of President's Trump's address to Congress. The Trump administration is halting military aid to Ukraine and it's imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Roben Farzad, economic analyst and host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," joins Geoff Bennett for perspective. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump imposed tariffs on goods coming in from Canada, Mexico and China. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," explains what the move means for consumers, while NPR's Eyder Peralta reports on how Mexico is preparing to respond. And, the tariffs are expected to make cars and trucks in the U.S. more expensive. Bloomberg's Keith Naughton explains why. Then, Shrove Tuesday marks the last day before Lent for Christians worldwide. But to the Pennsylvania Dutch community, it's called Fastnacht Day. The Pennsylvania Bakery manager Rachelle Schenk Womer explains how dense donuts, also called a Fastnacht, sweeten the celebration.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The White House is implementing two new policies with global consequences ahead of President's Trump's address to Congress. The Trump administration is halting military aid to Ukraine and it's imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Roben Farzad, economic analyst and host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," joins Geoff Bennett for perspective. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Minority Whip Katherine Clark explains what the Democratic Party is doing to push back on President Trump and Republican leadership in Congress. And, After President Trump signed an executive order for 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, many U.S. trade partners threatened retaliation. Roben Farzad of the podcast "Full Disclosure" discusses what the impact of these tariffs could be. Then, some American foreign service workers abroad have been ordered to report home as Trump moves to reduce the scope of the federal government. Thomas Yazdgerdi — president of the American Foreign Service Association — shares what he's been hearing from workers abroad.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded Biden-era guidelines that prohibited immigration officers from arresting migrants at sensitive locations like schools and churches. NPR's Joel Rose joins us to explain. And, the fate of TikTok in the United States is still uncertain, and tech companies are responding in numerous ways. Kaya Yurieff of The Information breaks down this legal uncertainty. Then, federal employees who work in diversity, equity and inclusion roles have been placed on administrative leave after President Trump issued an executive order ending federal DEI programs. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," explains the impact of this order.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Emily Guerin, LAist correspondent, shares the latest from the investigations into the cause of the wildfires ravaging California. Plus, Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart weighs in on how his city has been impacted and the long road to recovery ahead. And, Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy that allowed people to hang out or use the bathroom even if they weren't making a purchase. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," explains why. Then, a Bloomberg investigation examines how the largely unregulated fertility industry is exploiting women worldwide. Bloomberg's Natalie Obiko Pearson shares more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is among nearly 100 former intelligence and national security officials who have expressed concern about President-elect Trump's pick of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence. Sherman joins us to explain why she's concerned the selection of Gabbard could lead allies to think twice about sharing intelligence with the United States. Then, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would prevent companies that own pharmacies from also owning pharmacy benefit managers, middlemen that oversee prescription drug benefits for companies. "Full Disclosure" host Roben Farzad talks about what the legislation seeks to do. And, according to a new investigation from ProPublica, formaldehyde is in the air we breathe, causing more cancer than any other airborne chemical. ProPublica's Topher Sanders tells us more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Ukraine fired U.S-supplied long-range missiles into Russia for the first time, a U.S. official confirmed to NPR. Washington Post chief Ukraine correspondent Siobhán O'Grady joins us to break down what the development means and look back at 1,000 days of war in Ukraine. And, the Department of Justice is set to take another crack at breaking up what it perceives to be a monopoly held by Google's parent company Alphabet. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," explains the ideas being considered. Then, popular video game company Roblox says it is taking new steps to keep children safe after a financial research firm labeled the platform a "pedophile hellscape." Roblox chief safety officer Matt Kaufman explains what he thinks those changes will accomplish.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to cut federal jobs, move positions out of the Washington metro area and eliminate the federal Department of Education. The Washington Post's Lisa Rein explains the impact of these promises. And, the CEO of oil giant ExxonMobil wants President Trump to rethink his promise to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement. Full Disclosure host Roben Farzad explains why. Then, schools across the U.S. are replacing their asphalt playgrounds with trees and shade structures. Danielle Denk from the Trust for Public Land explains how this benefits everyone.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Pennsylvania could decide the presidential race. Spotlight PA's Katie Meyer joins us to break down how the campaign is shaping up in the key battleground state. And, new research shows that more Americans than previously thought consider themselves living "paycheck to paycheck." Roben Farzad, host of the "Full Disclosure" podcast, joins us to explain what this means. Then, the Gulf of Mexico has long been an oil hub. But Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports on efforts to integrate energy from offshore wind turbines.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The U.S. Economy added more jobs than expected last month, the 42nd consecutive month of job growth. But unemployment inched up to 4.1 percent and there were other signs of a cooling labor market. For a deeper look at what this means for the economy, Amna Nawaz spoke with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Extreme heat has caused major disruptions in transit services across the Northeast, from warped train tracks to mechanical malfunctions. Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio's "Full Disclosure" explains why climate change is wrecking your commute. And, many people moved to Taos, New Mexico in the 1970s to break free from modern architectural conventions. Today, that tradition continues, with architects and builders pioneering the latest green building trends. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports. Then, in "The Connection Cure," author Julia Hotz tells stories of doctors who prescribe referrals for activities such as biking, museum visits and volunteering as a way to improve physical and mental health.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This has been a big week for the stock market. The Dow Jones, the much broader S&P 500 and the NASDAQ all reached record highs with the Dow crossing the 40,000 threshold for the first time. The markets have rallied back from the recent lows of 2022 and the Dow is about 40 percent higher than when the pandemic started. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

23rd Mind TV! Episode 16, April 2024. Join us at Patreon where we post exclusive content every week & have a Discord! Carl & Vanessa: https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl Rendering Unconscious: https://www.patreon.com/renderingunconscious Watch 23rd Mind TV at Youtube: https://youtu.be/CUxIfgwtbII?si=WjHKHzZKhlguvgaJ Join Vanessa Thursday, May 2 at Bar Nancy, Miami, 4-7PM for book launch and signing: https://www.instagram.com/barnancymiami/ Join Vanessa, Ad Vat & Jason Haaf Saturday, May 11 at Quimby's Bookstore, Brooklyn, 6-9PM for Trapart Books extravaganza book launch and signing: https://quimbysnyc.com PsychArtCult: http://psychartcult.org Morbid Anatomy: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/events https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes May 19 our online class on cut-ups begins! June 16 FREE online book launch for Vanessa's Things Happen & Ad Vat's Spiral of Objects Beginning July 7, Carl's class on the magic of Anton LaVey September 8, Carl's Online Lecture · Ed Wood's “Orgy of the Dead” Beginning September 15, Carl's Online class on Occult Cinema Books: It's Magic Monday Every Day of the Week by Vanessa & Carl: https://amzn.to/47ztvi9 We May Need To Call On Our Cosmic Friends (Magic Monday, part 2) by Vanessa & Carl: https://amzn.to/3ttB7ol Spiral of Objects by Ad Vat: https://amzn.to/3H39RQB Can I see your niche? by Jason Haaf: https://amzn.to/4aTBucL This Is the Strangest Life I've Ever Known: A Psychological Portrait of Jim Morrison by Dr Ana Leorne: https://amzn.to/44Aa6Od The Interlocutor by S. Alfonso Williams with collages by Vanessa: https://amzn.to/3UhIvfQ Things Happen by Vanessa: https://amzn.to/3UC8a47 Inbetween the Lines: Essays on Occulture, Magic, and Seductive Zombie Strippers by Carl now available! https://amzn.to/3xQoVQ6 Rendering Unconscious the book is back! Expanded edition, vols 1 & 2: https://amzn.to/4b5oGz8 Trapart website: https://www.bygge.trapart.net Highbrow Lowlife, Carl's indie record label: https://highbrowlowlife.bandcamp.com Vanessa + Per Åhlund: https://vanessasinclairperhlund.bandcamp.com/album/follow-my-voice White Stains "Singleminded Dualisms": https://whitestains.bandcamp.com/album/singleminded-dualisms-1987-1989 White Stains "Dreams Shall Flesh (Redux)": https://whitestains.bandcamp.com/album/dreams-shall-flesh-redux New album with Pete Murphy MAGIC CITY! https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com Vanessa & Pete at Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xKEE2NPGatImt46OgaemY?si=RrrFVV5mSjisFmtw8lXcDA RU POD: http://www.renderingunconscious.org RU170: STEVEN REISNER PRESENTS “CRAZY LIKE A FOX” AT THE NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH http://www.renderingunconscious.org/alphabetical-list-of-guests/ Collages & DIY CDs available at Trapart Unique Works at Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrapartUniqueWorks Vanessa is The Last Mutiny Girl on Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad: http://fulldradio.com Carl on The Mask and the Mirror: https://youtube.com/watch?v=qco5Ney1cWs&si=uKbA2SOpXv27GQtK Carl on Occulted Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t2ihH1mMczvkeIheyNxFt?si=1921903430494cfb Follow Carl: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaAbrahamsson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carl.abrahamsson/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlabrahamsson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carlabrahamsson23 https://www.carlabrahamsson.com https://thefenriswolf.substack.com Follow Vanessa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/§rawsin_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rawsin_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renderingunconscious http://www.drvanessasinclair.net https://vanessa23carl.substack.com https://renderingunconscious.substack.com Follow: https://www.instagram.com/psychoanalystactivist/ https://www.instagram.com/decolonizingphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/avgolis98/ https://www.instagram.com/apell168/ https://www.instagram.com/ad_vat/ https://www.instagram.com/haafwit/ https://www.instagram.com/mercurial_minutes/ https://www.instagram.com/qpmgp/

For a growing number of Americans, retirement accounts are doing double duty as savings accounts for the future and emergency funds for the here and now. Vanguard Group says that 2023 saw early withdrawals from a record 3.6 percent of the 5 million accounts it administers, up from 2.8 percent in 2022. Roben Farzad, host of NPR's "Full Disclosure" podcast, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It was a year in which many experts got a lot of things wrong about the economy. Many economists believed the Fed's battle to tame inflation with interest rate hikes would trigger high unemployment and a recession. Instead, inflation was cut in half, the economy added more than 2.5 million jobs and the S&P 500 rose to near record highs. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Roben Farzad. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

During an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, White House officials expect more hostages to be released. Christoper O'Leary, the U.S. government's former director of hostage rescue and recovery, about tactics and strategies to release Americans and others still held. And, Amazon has become the top shipper in the U.S. surpassing the UPS. The feat has only heightened concerns about Amazon and monopolization. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," joins us. Then, there have been debates in many states about what constitutes an exception to strict abortion bans. Very few exceptions have been granted, largely because of successful lobbying by anti-abortion religious activists.

Ed Opperman is joined by Roben Farzad, whose comprehensive research into organised crime in Miami in the 70s' has been published in a book which will, even with Miami's reputation, shock you.In the seventies, coke hit Miami with the full force of a hurricane, and no place attracted dealers and dopers like Coconut Grove's Mutiny at Sailboat Bay. Hollywood royalty, rock stars, and models flocked to the hotel's club to order bottle after bottle of Dom and to snort lines alongside narcos, hit men, and gunrunners, all while marathon orgies burned upstairs in elaborate fantasy suites.Amid the boatloads of powder and cash reigned the new kings of Miami: three waves of Cuban immigrants vying to dominate the trafficking of one of the most lucrative commodities ever known to man. But as the kilos—and bodies—began to pile up, the Mutiny became target number one for law enforcement.Based on exclusive interviews and never-before-seen documents, Hotel Scarface is a portrait of a city high on excess and greed, an extraordinary work of investigative journalism offering an unprecedented view of the rise and fall of cocaine—and the Mutiny—in Miami.It's a rollercoaster of information and names, some of which you will know, some of which you won't, all of which were usually bad news to meet.Book : Hotel Scarface: Where Cocaine Cowboys Partied and Plotted to Control MiamiPodcast : Full Disclosure Full DisclosureWebsite : Hotel ScarfaceTwitter : Hotel Scarface Roben FarzadLinedIn : Roben FarzadThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Amid demands for higher pay and a shorter workweek, the United Auto Workers are likely to strike when the union's current contract expires next week. University of Michigan Ross School of Business professor Erik Gordon joins us. And, New York City, attempting to reign in the short-term rental market, has placed new rules on Airbnb properties. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," joins us. Then, while Americans often diligently sort and recycle plastics at home, only 5% of plastics in the U.S. can actually be recycled. Judith Enck of the non-profit Beyond Plastics joins us to talk about plastic pollution and solutions to it.

Former Senator Al Franken assesses the GOP primary a week after its inaugural debate. Roben Farzad from NPR's 'Full Disclosure' joins us to unravel the complexities of our economy. Martin Pengelly, The Guardian's Washington breaking news correspondent, details the latest controversies surrounding Leonard Leo and his potential legal troubles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transatlantic data sharing is back. The European Union has approved an agreement that restores the ability for businesses to transfer personal information of citizens across the Atlantic easily. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," joins us. And, there's been a recent trend of fans heaving bottles, phones and even cremated remains of their loved ones at artists performing on stage. Social psychology professor John Drury explains why this has been happening more and how it may change how we experience concerts. Then, a fledgling political party in the U.S. called Forward is trying to get candidates on the ballot for the 2024 election. The party was started by former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang and former Republican governor of New Jersey, Christine Todd Whitman. They tell us about the party.

Ed Opperman is joined by Roben Farzad, whose comprehensive research into organised crime in Miami in the 70s' has been published in a book which will, even with Miami's reputation, shock you.In the seventies, coke hit Miami with the full force of a hurricane, and no place attracted dealers and dopers like Coconut Grove's Mutiny at Sailboat Bay. Hollywood royalty, rock stars, and models flocked to the hotel's club to order bottle after bottle of Dom and to snort lines alongside narcos, hit men, and gunrunners, all while marathon orgies burned upstairs in elaborate fantasy suites. Amid the boatloads of powder and cash reigned the new kings of Miami: three waves of Cuban immigrants vying to dominate the trafficking of one of the most lucrative commodities ever known to man. But as the kilos—and bodies—began to pile up, the Mutiny became target number one for law enforcement. Based on exclusive interviews and never-before-seen documents, Hotel Scarface is a portrait of a city high on excess and greed, an extraordinary work of investigative journalism offering an unprecedented view of the rise and fall of cocaine—and the Mutiny—in Miami.It's a rollercoaster of information and names, some of which you will know, some of which you won't, all of which were usually bad news to meet.Book : Hotel Scarface: Where Cocaine Cowboys Partied and Plotted to Control Miami Podcast : Full Disclosure Full Disclosure Website : Hotel Scarface Twitter : Hotel Scarface Roben Farzad LinedIn : Roben FarzadThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Former President Donald Trump will appear at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday. He faces 37 charges. The Washington Post's Ann Marimow takes a closer look at the judge in the case, Aileen Cannon. And, "Full Disclosure" host Roben Farzad talks about the latest on the sagging commercial real estate market in San Francisco. Then, traditional indigenous foods such as corn, beans and squash — known as "the three sisters" — are not just good for the environment, but also for our health. Mariah Gladstone, host of the online cooking show "Indigikitchen," shares the benefits to infusing our diets with pre-contact foods.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced it is suing Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency platform in the U.S. It comes one day after the SEC announced its lawsuit against Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of lying to American regulators and investors about its operations. Stephanie Sy discussed the crisis in crypto with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On the one-year anniversary of the leak of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, the Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing from legal experts Tuesday on ethics and the Supreme Court. "Amicus" podcast host Dahlia Lithwick joins us. And, there are reports that Vice Media is preparing to file for bankruptcy. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," tells us more. Then, does rent control improve housing affordability in the long run? Economist Rebecca Diamond was part of a study in San Francisco that found that in the long run, rent control drove up rents because it led a number of landlords to convert their housing to other uses and it reduced the supply of rental units.

The third major bank failure of the year has shaken the U.S. banking system. Federal regulators announced Monday that they seized First Republic Bank and accepted JPMorgan Chase's bid to buy the failed bank's deposits and most of its assets. Amna Nawaz discussed the developments with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Republican state lawmakers in Tennessee are moving to expel three Democrats from office for chanting along with gun control demonstrators at the state capitol. Blaise Gainey, political reporter at WPLN in Nashville, joins us. And, OPEC+ — a group of oil-producing nations — voted to cut oil production by more than one million barrels a day. This came as a surprise to the White House and has already led to a surge in oil prices. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's "Full Disclosure" joins us. Then, 50 years ago, Porter Halyburton, a Navy lieutenant junior grade at the time, was listed as "killed in action" after being shot down over North Vietnam. However, he was alive and survived as a prisoner of war for more than 7 years. Halyburton tells his story in a new book called "Reflections on Captivity" and joins us.

Democratic Whip Representative Katherine Clark talks to us about the Democrats' budget proposal and how it helps the American people. Republican operative Carlton Huffman describes his accusations of unwanted sexual advances against CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp. Plus, NPR's Roben Farzad breaks down what's next for regulation around the banking industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed, many customers were left confused. Sheila Bair, former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, joins us to discuss. And, the Federal Reserve is dealing with raising inflation in conjunction with bank failures. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," joins us to talk about the Fed's next steps. Then, President Biden recently approved an oil and gas drilling project in Alaska after campaigning against drilling in 2020. It's just the latest in policy changes that go back on some of Biden's former progressive platforms, angering some Democrats. Princeton presidential historian Julian Zelizer joins us. And, Vermont celebrates six seasons yearly, and each one has distinct ingredients that can make some sweet and savory delicacies. Chef Gesine Bullock-Prado lays out recipes that honor each part of the year in her cookbook, "My Vermont Table."

Actress & podcast host Busy Phillipps talks about her activism and how the world of celebrity has changed. MSNBC political analyst Cornell Belcher tells us about the media's distorted lens when covering VP Kamala Harris. NPR's Roben Farzad explains to us the anomalies of the US economy and how EVs have a surprising role in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The job cuts in big tech are piling up. Microsoft said it's laying off 10,000 employees and Amazon started a fresh round of job cuts in what's expected to become the largest workforce reduction in its 28-year history. It all follows recent layoffs by Twitter, Meta, Lyft and other tech companies. Roben Farzad joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the fears of a possible recession. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As prices remain high from inflation, the concept of "buy now, pay later" is gaining popularity among consumers. Companies like Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna allow customers to take an item home right away and pay for it over time in interest-free installments. Roben Farzad, host of Virginia Public Radio's Full Disclosure podcast, joins John Yang to discuss the potential pitfalls of these plans. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR's Roben Farzad talks to us about the latest economic news and the hidden economic indicators he's seeing. Nick Bilton, author of Hatching Twitter, gives us insight into the chaos at Twitter. And crypto researcher Molly White tells us what she's seeing with the government's newfound interest in crypto oversight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.