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Air Date: 6/27/2026 Today we trace how one man went from receiving a $278 million government grant to becoming the world's first trillionaire who spent .025% of his wealth to get Trump elected, then used his position to slash programs that help people while stoking race riots overseas. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: 'Billionaire CRISIS': How the Country's Wealthiest Are 'bankrolling' U.S. Politics - MS NOW - Air Date 5-27-26 KP 2: We Uncovered a Hidden Wealth Transfer in the SpaceX IPO. You're Holding the Bag. - More Perfect Union - Air Date 5-27-26 KP 3: Trump DOGE Cuts Caused 600,000 Deaths This Year, Fmr. USAID Official Says - The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Air Date 11-24-25 KP 4: Everything Is Falling Apart and Americans Aren't Happy About It - Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie - Air Date 6-16-26 KP 5: Elon Musk Celebrates Trillionaire Status by Stoking Racist Terrorism in Belfast! - I Doubt It Podcast - Air Date 6-14-26 KP 6: Why The Economist Hates Wealth Taxes - Garys Economics - Air Date 6-14-26 (00:57:37) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR The System That Made Musk a Trillionaire Is the Real Villain My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (01:15:26) SECTION A: THE TRILLIONAIRE AND WHAT HE REVEALS A1: 'Massive Loser': World Roasts First Trillionaire Elon Musk - The Rational National - Air Date 6-14-26 A2: A Trillion Dollars - Jonathan Pie - Air Date 6-14-26 A3: Trillionaire Welfare Queen - The John Fugelsang Podcast - Air Date 6-15-26 A4: "Land Grab": Trillionaire Elon Musk Sued in South Texas to Block SpaceX Takeover of Wildlife Refuge - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-16-26 (01:49:20) SECTION B: THE HUMAN COST OF CONCENTRATED POWER B1: 9.4M Lives at Risk: The Human Cost of Elon Musk's DOGE Cuts - Holy Post Media - Air Date 6-15-26 B2: Justin Wolfers on Musk, Inequality, and the Price of American Democracy - Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers - Air Date 6-13-26 B3: 'If You Can Keep It': What The Wealth Gap Means For Democracy Part 1 - 1A - Air Date 4-27-26 (02:12:31) SECTION C: THE SPACEX IPO HEIST C1: SpaceX IPO: What They're Not Telling Retail Investors - UNFTR Media - Air Date 6-9-26 C2: The First Trillionaire! - PissedMagistus - Air Date 6-14-26 (02:28:50) SECTION D: BELFAST HOW MUSK FUELS RACIAL VIOLENCE ABROAD D1: Belfast Riots: Why UK Mobs See Racial Violence as 'national Defence' | Amina Shareef | MEE Opinion - Middle East Eye - Air Date 6-18-26 D2: The Truth About the Belfast Riots | Claire Hanna Interview - PoliticsJOE Podcast - Air Date 6-10-26 D3: Major Antiracist Rally Held in Belfast to Condemn Anti-Immigrant Riots - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-15-26 D4: Elon Musk Moves Against German Broadcaster ZDF After Riot Report - DW News - Air Date 6-16-26 (03:00:30) SECTION E: THE RECKONING BILLIONAIRE RHETORIC AND THE CASE FOR TAXING WEALTH E1: Why Jeff Bezos Wants to Cut Your Taxes - Garys Economics - Air Date 5-31-26 E2: Elon Musk & America's Tech Oligarchy - The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart - Air Date 6-10-26 E3: 'If You Can Keep It': What The Wealth Gap Means For Democracy Part 2 - 1A - Air Date 4-27-26 E4: We Need a Wealth Tax on Billionaires. Here's Why | Aaron Bastani Meets Gabriel Zucman - Novara Media - Air Date 5-24-26 E5: The Hidden Danger of America's Wealth Gap - Robert Reich and Inequality Media - Air Date 6-9-26 Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
On this episode we're joined by Macy Ledbetter, a well-informed top flight biologist in Texas who's monitoring the New World Screw Worm situation in Texas with maximum urgency. It's a red hot topic in South Texas and many southern gamekeepers are paying attention to the outbreak. The screw worm and it's near eradication is a captivating story and tribute to science. The fact that it has fought its way back has ranchers/hunters/gamekeepers concerned, and for good reason. Macy does an eloquent job explaining it all. WE salute the agencies that are fighting around the clock to protect the livestock and wildlife that could be effected. Even if you're not close to Texas, this is a story everyone needs to know about. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.If you enjoyed this Gamekeeper episode, send the guys a message and don't forget to include your contact info so we can reach you if you win a prize! Support the showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepersYouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_GiveawaySubscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branchHave a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com
Want to learn what it actually takes to scale your transportation business, survive tough freight markets, and manage volatile shipping lanes straight from someone who is in the trenches every single day? Fabian Aguilar from SPI Logistics joins us to share the real side of the freight and produce shipping industries, his journey from working at a family brokerage to going independent, discussing the power of specialization, how to maintain long-term customer relationships, and why superior tracking and proactive carrier communication are the absolute keys to success. If you're looking to tap into the produce freight niche or trying to figure out how to stand out and refine your cold-calling sales strategy in a fluctuating market, Fabian drops massive value on learning from business mistakes and staying resilient through rejection! About Fabian Aguilar Fabian Aguilar is the Branch Owner of SPi Logistics South Texas, a produce-focused reefer brokerage he built from the Rio Grande Valley into an eight-figure operation. His entire model is built on one principle: in a business where most brokers compete on price and the load board, Fabian competes on relationships and on doing the work nobody else will. That shows up in how his team serves customers. SPi South Texas moves temperature-sensitive produce from South Texas to the Midwest and East Coast for some of the largest growers in North America — and earns that volume by going beyond the booking. Every load comes with real-time updates, load photos, trailer inspections, and delivery confirmations, so shippers know the condition and location of their freight at every step. It's a service-first standard that has turned high-stakes produce accounts into long-term partners who trust Fabian's team with their most time- and temperature-sensitive freight. Behind that service is structure. Fabian has built a true brokerage floor — a dedicated layer of account management owning customer relationships, a carrier sales desk working a hand-vetted network of 200+ carriers across produce and protein lanes, and operational leadership keeping every load tracked and covered. He's scaled the branch from a solo operator into a full team across distinct produce and protein verticals, building the kind of operation that delivers the same standard whether it's the first load of the day or the five-hundredth. Now Fabian is focused on doubling the branch — deepening his largest grower relationships, expanding into protein, and building a company that runs on systems and people, not on him being in every check call. Outside of freight, he's a competitive padel player and a father of three based in McAllen, Texas. Connect with Fabian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-aguilar-308b569b/ Email: fabian@spi3pl.com Phone: 956-227-5635
Mailing checks to pay off a credit card in 2026 sounds like a joke, but it is still a real debt consolidation workflow at scale. Greg Myers sits down with Jose Bethancourt, Co-Founder and CEO of Method, to unpack why liability payments are uniquely messy and what it takes to make them feel as seamless as modern fintech promises.Jose shares his path from growing up in South Texas near the Mexico border to building products at UT Austin, then turning a personal problem into a company. GradJoy started as a way to help new graduates understand student loan debt, interest rates, and payoff strategies, but it quickly revealed a deeper issue: people often cannot even locate their liabilities, and credential-based financial data access is brittle. Method tackles that with an identity-based financial connectivity API that, with consent, can find student loans, credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, and personal loans, then enable two-way flows that support both reading data and sending payments to creditors.We also get into what this unlocks for underwriting, personalization, and better customer outcomes, plus how it can reduce errors and fraud compared to manual PAN entry and back-office check operations. Jose lays out a forward-looking view of AI in payments, agentic payments, and a world where an AI agent can securely analyze your debt, shop for a better APR, and execute payoffs. Finally, we step back to discuss consumer demand for speed, why ACH still shapes reality, and how RTP and FedNow may push expectations even further.
One could hardly imagine a better stomping ground for a sportsman than the vaulted King Ranch. Join Dr. Dale and his special guest Tio Kleberg — a name synonymous with quail hunting in South Texas.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is calling on Attorney General and Republican nominee Ken Paxton to release the files regarding the light sentence delivered to admitted child molestor Adam Hoffman: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/18/texas-senate-james-talarico-ken-paxton-sex-abuse-plea-deal/...Hoffman's attorney also represents Nate Paul, a central figure in Ken Paxton's prior scandals and imbeachment: https://www.kwtx.com/2026/06/18/release-hoffman-files-james-talarico-calls-paxton-release-details-adam-hoffman-plea-deal/...Our plugged-in audience knows most of this, but here's a fresh review of Ken Paxton's long history of controversies: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/22/texas-ken-paxton-james-talarico-senate-election-scandals/The Texas State Board of Education faces two votes this week that will elevate Christian doctrine and scale back diverse voices in school curriculum: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/22/texas-ken-paxton-james-talarico-senate-election-scandals/...A Houston rabbi says the way the religious material is arranged presents a terrible conflation of context which implies to young readers that the Holocaust was a punishment by God of Jewish people: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/texas-schools-bible-curriculum-22311891.phpA unanimous Texas Supreme Court decision wipes away a years-long effort by local environmental groups in South Texas to preserve constitutional access to Boca Chica beach, in favor of allowing SpaceX to shut it down for launches: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/20/texas-spacex-musk-beach-environmentalistsProgress Texas is the official media partner of the 2026 Texas Democraic Convention in Corpus Christi: https://www.texasdemocraticconvention.com...And, we're co-hosting a warmup happy hour on Thursday June 25 at The Goldfish with the Texas Progressive Caucus: https://www.texasprogressivecaucus.org/2026_convention_happy_hourProgress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with KPFT-FM in Houston! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE, and to our Spanish expansion HERE. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
In this episode, my good friends from the Salty Yak outdoors podcast, Cary Beason (host) and his crew talk about what we do as archers in the off season to help prepare for hunting season. Many of us have taken up shooting in competative 3D archery shoots, which is both something fun and at the same help prepare for the upcoming archery season. Cary and his crew recap, TAC and the R100, and I talk about some the 3D shoots I have donc recently, including organizing my very first shoot here in South Texas, to raise money for a local non-profit charity, supporitng the Autism commuinity here in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Thank you for listening. If you're looking for your next outdoor adventure with Coastal Concepts LLC., Contact Manny Perez via email at whtailhtr75@yahoo.com or on FB and IG @coastalconceptsllc Listen to So Texas Outdoors Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or on our website https://www.sotxoutdoors.com Follow us on our FB page or on Instagram at @soTXoutdoors Contact us via email at sotxoutdoors@gmail.com
After eight years and more than 3 million downloads, Chelsea Shaffer is handing The Score's reins to the Team Roping Journal's newest hire, Calli Montague.Montague, known to most as “Frank's daughter,” grew up with a rope in her hand and engulfed in the world of team roping from the beginning. A South Texas native who now calls the Texas Panhandle home, Montague came up through West Texas A&M before landing in the American Quarter Horse Association communications department.She spent years waiting for her shot at Team Roping Journal, even after getting told she wasn't ready the first time she asked. She listened, got to work, and came back when another opportunity presented itself in the spring of 2025.On this episode, Shaffer and Montague sit down for a proper introduction before officially passing the torch. Montague opens up about growing up going to ProRodeos, having a front-row seat to the early 2000s team roping scene, and how she found her way from a communications job to covering jackpots and rodeos full time. She talks about the weekend jackpot crowd and what being a part of it means to her career, how special it is to tell the stories of the ones entering every weekend, and just how much she loves team roping—and talking.The TRJ ladies also dig into what the next chapter of The Score looks like, including Montague's plans to dig into the existing archives, shine a light on the weekend warriors and build the kind of relationships where guys call her first when something happens instead of the other way around.---This episode is brought to you by The Dead Horse Ranch. The Dead Horse Ranch is an elite equine facility located outside of Santa Fe, NM. The property sprawls over +- 6,100 acres and includes multiple houses, over 100 horse stalls, an indoor arena and multiple outdoor riding areas. This unique ranch is turnkey and offers usability as well as upscale luxury. The Dead Horse Ranch is proudly offered for sale by Michael Gregory Jr. Real Estate. To see more visit thedeadhorseranch.com.
Greg Kelly Reports | June 17, 2026 - The episode argues President Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding is a smart, pragmatic move, saying the goal is not a perfect deal but an end to the conflict, lower oil prices, stronger markets, and a political reset before the midterms. - A major theme is trust in Trump's instincts under pressure, with the show revisiting his political comebacks, military decisions, and negotiating style to argue that critics and “chirpers” keep underestimating him at every stage. - The episode breaks down the 14-point Iran MOU in detail, highlighting the end of military operations, the phased removal of the naval blockade, restrictions on Iran's nuclear program, inspections, and a reconstruction framework that is presented as non-American money. - Greg Kelly's commentary also defends Trump's pressure campaign against Iran by contrasting it with the Obama and Biden eras, arguing that Trump destroyed Iran's leadership, military assets, and nuclear infrastructure before negotiating from a position of strength. - The show also touches on domestic politics, from the South Texas congressional race and J.D. Vance media attacks to leaks from the White House Situation Room, while insisting that Trump remains firmly in control of both the policy and the narrative. The Greg Kelly Reports podcast is sponsored in part by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss "The Agency." All episodes streaming June 21st on Paramount Plus Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After eight years and more than 3 million downloads, Chelsea Shaffer is handing The Score's reins to the Team Roping Journal's newest hire, Calli Montague.Montague, known to most as “Frank's daughter,” grew up with a rope in her hand and engulfed in the world of team roping from the beginning. A South Texas native who now calls the Texas Panhandle home, Montague came up through West Texas A&M before landing in the American Quarter Horse Association communications department.She spent years waiting for her shot at Team Roping Journal, even after getting told she wasn't ready the first time she asked. She listened, got to work, and came back when another opportunity presented itself in the spring of 2025.On this episode, Shaffer and Montague sit down for a proper introduction before officially passing the torch. Montague opens up about growing up going to ProRodeos, having a front-row seat to the early 2000s team roping scene, and how she found her way from a communications job to covering jackpots and rodeos full time. She talks about the weekend jackpot crowd and what being a part of it means to her career, how special it is to tell the stories of the ones entering every weekend, and just how much she loves team roping—and talking.The TRJ ladies also dig into what the next chapter of The Score looks like, including Montague's plans to dig into the existing archives, shine a light on the weekend warriors and build the kind of relationships where guys call her first when something happens instead of the other way around.---This episode is brought to you by The Dead Horse Ranch. The Dead Horse Ranch is an elite equine facility located outside of Santa Fe, NM. The property sprawls over +- 6,100 acres and includes multiple houses, over 100 horse stalls, an indoor arena and multiple outdoor riding areas. This unique ranch is turnkey and offers usability as well as upscale luxury. The Dead Horse Ranch is proudly offered for sale by Michael Gregory Jr. Real Estate. To see more visit thedeadhorseranch.com.
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode we talk about NBA Finals, Chicago Bears, NFL, World Cup, UFC USA 250, Kabobs, and Cowboys. NBA Finals: Are the Spurs toast in these finals? Indiana Bears- It looks like the Bears may be moving to Indiana. NFL: We talk Miles Garrett, the Texas Tech gambling scandalWorld Cup: The world cup has kicked off in North America Wheel of Wonder: We try a new segment called the Wheel of Wonder 25:40 mins: BBQ Time LA Trinity - HIram cooks the LA Trinity for his friends. We ask who coined the Valley Trinity. RSB BBQ Party- We throw some chicken pineapple kabobs for our pool party. Fun with AI: We talk about the fun AI activities we had on social media. 35-45 mins: Who's the Most CowboyCowboy Game: We answer a series of questions to see who is the most cowboy on the podcast. Etsy/ShopReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspothttps://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/Etsy/Shop ReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspot https://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/
The episode kicks off with Luke sharing a story about a summer pear tree in his front yard in Northeast Texas. The tree drops a massive amount of fruit, which squirrels nibble on during the day. By nightfall—around 9:30 PM—a sounder of about ten wild hogs arrives like clockwork to eat the fallen pears. Luke reveals he has been tracking them with a thermal monocular and plans to hunt them from his front porch (about 45 yards away) using his new Ten-Point crossbow. Larry and Luke dive into the fascinating intelligence and sensory capabilities of wild hogs. Larry notes that research shows hogs have an extraordinary sense of smell (capable of detecting truffles six feet underground in Europe) and an incredible multi-generational memory that maps out seasonal feeding patterns year after year. The duo reminisces about their shared history hunting hogs and their co-authored book, Poor Man's Grizzly. They look back at the timeline of the wild hog population in Texas: The 1970s: Hogs were sparse and considered a highly prized, rare trophy in places like South Texas. The 1980s: The population boomed. Luke and Larry candidly admit that back then, it was common—and legal—for hunters to trap and relocate wild hogs all over the state to create hunting opportunities, inadvertently fueling the massive population explosion seen today. Luke's Roots: Luke shares that his fascination with hogs started at age eight when he saved up pecan-picking money to buy his first two domestic pigs for $6 each. Luke recants his latest fishing adventures with his colleague Jeff Rice from A Sportsman's Life TV Show which can be found on Carbon TV and YouTube. They recently fished the Red River below the Eisenhower Dam at Lake Texoma with airboat guide JC McCullah. Using heavy casts into 15-foot-deep washouts, they hammered channel and blue catfish, including a massive blue catfish weighing around 40 pounds. JC McCullah also uses his airboats to transport hunters to remote, untouched wilderness areas along the Red River on the Oklahoma side. Luke and Larry discuss plans to head up there this fall for an isolated deer hunt, utilizing a remote FEMA building JC has set up as a rustic camp. Larry celebrates his long-standing friendship with Luke, noting that he has been a regular guest on Luke's commercial radio show and podcast, Catfish Radio, for over 20 years. They close the episode by highlighting a few major upcoming events for outdoor enthusiasts: DSC Summer Show: Taking place July 23–26 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, featuring over 400 exhibitors and the DSC Foundation Gala on July 25th. An Evening at the DSC Office: Scheduled for September 17th, featuring wild game cooking and storytelling. Luke's Annual Rendezvous: Held every spring (typically the first Saturday in March) in Greenville, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on America in the MorningPrimary Winners & Losers A Trump-backed candidate for governor lost to a billionaire in the Georgia runoff election, and there were some other surprises on Primary Day. John Stolnis has details. Trump Defends US-Iran Deal At the G-7 Summit in France, President Trump touted the deal he struck with Iran to end the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the deal may come with a price. Israel's leadership is not accepting the terms involving Lebanon, and some senators on both sides of the aisle are wondering aloud if the deal can work. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Serial Killer To Face Sentencing The man dubbed the Gilgo Beach serial killer is set to be sentenced today in a New York court. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Latest On B52 Plane Crash The Air Force confirmed that 8 crewmembers died when their B-52 bomber crashed after taking off from a California military base. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what authorities know so far as they have started their investigation. DeWine On The Death Penalty There was a surprise announcement out of Ohio where Republican Governor Mike DeWine says his state should abolish the death penalty. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Judge Blocks Parts Of Idaho Transgender Law An Idaho judge has temporarily blocked part of the state's new transgender bathroom law. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the ruling means transgender people in the Gem State won't face criminal charges for using public restrooms that match the gender they identify with. Attack On UFC 250 Stopped The FBI and other law enforcement agencies were able to disrupt an alleged plot targeting this past weekend's UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House. Ed Donahue reports five arrests have been made and another two dozen others have been identified in connection with a planned attack that would have used explosive-laden drones and other weapons at the event attended by President Trump and his family. Algae In The Pool Just days after the multi-million dollar repair, repainting and refilling of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial, a problem that has plagued the water for decades is back: algae. More from correspondent Rich Johnson. Flooding Concerns A slow-moving weather system near South Texas and parts of Louisiana has the potential to strengthen into a tropical storm before moving inland later this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports flooding could be widespread and damaging to both states. Minnesota Arrests Federal prosecutors announced they are charging 15 people they claim are connected to Antifa and impeded agents during Minnesota's immigration crackdown. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Delaware Hospital Shooting A suspect is in custody following a double shooting on Tuesday afternoon that left one person dead inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware. Police in Philadelphia took a 23-year-old man into custody and is facing extradition back to Delaware to face charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Headlines for June 16, 2026; Trita Parsi on What May Be in the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal & Being Threatened with Deportation; “Land Grab”: Trillionaire Elon Musk Sued in South Texas to Block SpaceX’s Takeover of Wildlife Refuge; Hands Off the Arts: Fired Kennedy Center Artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph Speaks Out as Trump Name Removed
Headlines for June 16, 2026; Trita Parsi on What May Be in the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal & Being Threatened with Deportation; “Land Grab”: Trillionaire Elon Musk Sued in South Texas to Block SpaceX’s Takeover of Wildlife Refuge; Hands Off the Arts: Fired Kennedy Center Artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph Speaks Out as Trump Name Removed
The New World screwworm has crossed into Texas from Mexico, threatening livestock, wildlife and pets. Human infections are rare, but officials warn the parasite's spread poses a growing challenge for communities across South Texas.
On today's show: Headlines Trita Parsi on What May Be in the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal & Being Threatened with Deportation “Land Grab”: Trillionaire Elon Musk Sued in South Texas to Block SpaceX's Takeover of Wildlife Refuge Hands Off the Arts: Fired Kennedy Center Artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph Speaks Out as Trump Name Removed Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. The post Democracy Now! – June 16, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
In today's episode, I sit down with Mr. Whitetail himself, Larry Weishuhn. Larry Weishuhn, known across the outdoor world as "Mr. Whitetail," is a professional wildlife biologist, award-winning outdoor writer, author, and television personality who has spent more than six decades in the field. A native Texan and Texas A&M-trained wildlife scientist, he got his start working on Texas's pioneering wildlife disease research and later served as a technical assistance biologist helping landowners build quality deer programs across South Texas. Over his career, Larry has established wildlife management programs on more than 15 million acres and helped develop many of the deer and habitat management practices hunters rely on today. He has written thousands of articles and several award-winning books, appeared in hundreds of television episodes, and currently co-hosts "A Sportsman's Life" and the podcast "DSC's Campfires with Larry Weishuhn." A Dallas Safari Club ambassador and member of multiple conservation hall of fames, Larry remains one of the most recognized and respected voices in whitetail hunting and management. Please leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode!- - Get Tactacam Cell Cameras for 15% off use code HA152026 - https://www.tactacam.com/- Get 20% Off Pnuma Outdoors Gear here: https://pnumaoutdoors.com/?rfsn=8534842.ba528a- Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ - Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com - Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca/ -Follow our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntersadvantage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunters_advantage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thehuntersadvantage Gmail: thehuntersadvantage@gmail.com
*U.S. wheat production continues to decline. *Texas rice farmers are encouraged to scout their fields for the rice delphacid. *Wheat harvest is 35% complete.*There is a growing interest in animal fats. *U.S. pork exports were strong in April. *U.S. lawmakers discussed the benefits of the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement. *Screwworm cases are rising in South Texas. *There is a lot of dewormer resistance in equine parasites.
King Ranch in South Texas is actually bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
I this episode, I sit down with my great friends, Cary Beason (Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast) and Orlando Valdivia as we recap our 24 mile hike in 24 hours challenge, which was part of our on going Exo Experience Challenge. You will hear us talk about the challenges we had to overcome and it definetly tested us both physically as well as mentally. At the end of it, we did suceed and I beleive this is one of the hardest things of done in preparation for hunting the moutains. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening. If you're looking for your next outdoor adventure here in deep South Texas, contact Manny Perez with Coastal Concepts LLC., via email at whtailhtr75@yahoo.com or on FB and IG @coastalconceptsllc Listen to So Texas Outdoors Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or on our website https://www.sotxoutdoors.com Follow us on our FB page or on Instagram at @soTXoutdoors Contact us via email at sotxoutdoors@gmail.com
James Talarico is getting an unexpected boost from shifting political winds in South Texas and Houston as he seeks to become the first Democrat to win statewide in Texas in over 30 years. National Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha and Houston Chronicle reporter John Lomax join Texas Take host Jeremy Wallace to explain it all. But Talarico faces hurdles too, specifically a looming $100 million problem. Reporter Benjamin Wermund joins the program to explain how Gov. Greg Abbott's huge campaign war chest could become a valuable resource for Republican Ken Paxton as he looks to fend off Talarico in the U.S. Senate race. And red alert, we are just 5 months away until Election Day and 3 months from the first absentee ballots going out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spring migration is a great time to visit the Rio Grande Valley. Warblers, vireos, orioles, and more move through the Gulf Coast on their way to breeding habitats further north. The Spring Chirp birding festival is the perfect opportunity to see migrating birds, eat good food, and enjoy the Rio Grande Valley.Adventure begins at: 6:55 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Tufted Puffin Walks Rio Grande Valley Bird FestivalBirding The Border Spring ChirpNana's Taqueria Valley Nature CentereBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Prothonotary Warbler Swallow-tailed Kite Intro Bird Call: Cactus Wren (Recorded Cameron, TX, April 2026) Outro Bird Call: Great Kiskadee (Recorded Hidalgo, TX, April 2026) Support the showConnect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB
New World screwworm is affecting a part of South Texas currently vacant a member of Congress. Some say that should spur a quick special election.UT researchers believe they’ve figured out who has been scrambling GPS signals across huge swaths of Europe in recent years. We’ll find out about their discovery and what it might mean.The […] The post Another small peach crop frustrates Hill Country growers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Can Mike Miles, the man appointed to lead Houston ISD and help that struggling district, provide a roadmap for others in the state? We'll have the details.Also, a look at the federal government's plan to stop the New World screwworm from spreading as more cases appear in South Texas.Plus, fire safety concerns about the batteries […] The post Texas officials race to contain screwworm outbreak appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Nathan Johnson, the Democrat nominee for Texas Attorney General, pledges to abandon Texans and leave them victim to the Left's cultural revolution if elected in November. What “governance” is he talking about? Clearly he doesn't understand that most everything, all from his side of the aisle, from trying to sex change children to banning gas stoves, are day-to-day issues that none of us should have had to have been facing over the last decade. These are the very things he callas “partisan” that Paxton has fought to protect us from and that Middleton will also fight hard to counter.Talarico Tale: Second Capitol Staffer Confirms Past Relationship With Talarico; Talarico Faces Questions About Relationship With Former Staffer, Abortion Lobbyist .Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.New World Screwworm issue worsens in Texas: New World Screwworm case confirmed in dog in Andrews Second case of flesh-eating parasite reemerges in South Texas cattle, Ag. Secretary Rollins warns Texas Governor Wants to Speed up Work on a Fly-Breeding Factory to Fight a Cattle Parasite– recommended reading Gov. Abbott Deploys State Resources To Combat New World Screwworm WATCH: Leftist Groups Attempt to Breach Police Line at Turning Point USA Event in San Antonio. This goes way beyond “protest.”Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Defeats NCAA, Regains Eligibility to Play Football – despite breaking the rules and placing about $90,000 in gambling bets on sports!Court: Texas hemp ban (regulation) can be enforced while drug dealers' legal battle challenging the state plays out.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com
In the 1950s-1960 Screwworms killed 80% of whitetail deer in Texas. New World Screwworms have now been confirmed in Texas again, and the threat to our wildlife and livestock is real. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with leading wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter of Spring Creek Outdoors, LLC to break down what the return of New World screwworm means specifically for Texas wildlife. Just days after the first confirmed case in a calf in Zavala County, Kasey and Macy dive into the realities of how screwworm impacts deer, exotics, and free-ranging wildlife populations—and why this may present a greater long-term risk than many landowners realize. This is a timely, focused conversation pulled directly from a longer 2.5-hour interview to bring you the most relevant and urgent information without delay. In this episode, you'll hear: - What the confirmed screwworm case in South Texas means right now - Why wildlife presents a unique challenge compared to livestock - How screwworm spreads and why early awareness matters - What landowners and wildlife managers should be watching for - The broader implications for Texas land, hunting, and management If you own land, manage wildlife, or operate in agriculture, this is a conversation you need to be paying attention to. For additional context on the livestock side of screwworm, go back and listen to our recent episode "The New World Screwworm Threat with Texas Animal Health Commission," from April 6th, 2026. with Dr. T.R. Lansford of the Texas Animal Health Commission. The full 2.5-hour conversation with Macy Ledbetter, including discussions on CWD, EHD, anthrax, and more, will be released next week. Follow Landowner Insider for more conversations covering the issues shaping Texas land, wildlife, and agriculture.
Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration Friday authorizing the use of all available personnel and resources to fight what has been described as an infestation of the New World screwworm in South Texas. In other news, after a bruising week for downtown Dallas, Mayor Eric Johnson says the city cannot afford to cling to a half-century-old City Hall as he stepped up his push to free the site for redevelopment; White Rock Lake's boathouse has become the center of a growing dispute between residents who say the city has failed to enforce accountability and nonprofit leaders who are suing the city of Dallas; and the Texas electric grid could experience a new all-time peak demand this summer thanks to a combination of hotter temperatures and growing number of large electricity users, like data centers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in the U.S. — in Zavala County. The parasite, carried by flies, targets the live flesh of warm-blooded animals, including cattle, pets, wildlife and humans, causing severe wounds or death. Spread of the New World screwworm could have a major economic impact on the cattle industry.
Beef prices remain elevated across the United States as cattle supplies stay historically tight while consumer demand for protein continues to grow, according to meat industry expert Darren Hill of J.D. Food. During a recent AgNet News Hour interview, Hill discussed the factors driving beef prices, changing consumer habits, and emerging animal health concerns impacting the livestock sector. Hill explained that the U.S. cattle herd remains at relatively low levels, limiting beef availability even as demand continues to increase. He noted that consumer interest in high-protein diets has helped fuel strong demand for beef products despite higher retail prices. “We're still struggling as an industry with the cattle herd,” Hill said. “The herd remains extremely low and demand is exceedingly high.” The beef industry remains highly concentrated, with four major beef packers accounting for roughly 85 percent of the nation's beef processing capacity. Hill said that market concentration, combined with tight cattle supplies, has contributed to continued price pressure throughout the supply chain. While beef prices remain high, Hill believes consumers still view beef as a worthwhile purchase, particularly when preparing meals at home. He noted that many families compare the cost of cooking steaks or hamburgers at home against restaurant prices and continue to find value in beef products. At the same time, analysts expect some consumers to shift toward lower-cost protein options such as pork and chicken during the summer grilling season. Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of grilling season, and retailers are already seeing increased protein sales as families spend more time outdoors and gather for barbecues and holiday celebrations. Hill also highlighted the role of innovation within the beef industry. Restaurants and retailers are increasingly utilizing alternative beef cuts that offer strong flavor and tenderness at lower price points. Cuts such as the flat iron steak have gained popularity as chefs seek creative ways to provide value while maintaining quality dining experiences. Another issue drawing attention is the recent discovery of New World screwworm in a calf in South Texas. Hill said federal officials responded quickly by implementing quarantines, movement controls, surveillance efforts, and sterile fly release programs designed to prevent the pest from spreading. He emphasized that the situation currently poses no threat to consumers and that the U.S. food supply remains safe. Freight costs continue to be another major factor influencing food prices. Hill noted that rising transportation expenses affect nearly every stage of the supply chain, from moving cattle and feed to delivering finished products to retailers and foodservice operators. Looking ahead to the summer grilling season and America's upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations, Hill expects strong demand for beef and other proteins to continue. While prices may remain elevated, he believes consumers will continue making room in their budgets for backyard barbecues and family gatherings.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating claims that Arizona State University is illegally discriminating against some students by operating surreptitious diversity, equity and inclusion programs. A state committee is directing the Arizona Auditor General to conduct special audits on student safety and child care assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a New World screwworm case in South Texas, after a more than year-long attempt to contain it in Mexico. Plus the latest business, metro Phoenix, and health news.
In the commodity sector, corn and soybeans experienced a sharp decline, breaking through key moving averages. This downturn was driven by continuous fund selling, speculation about delayed Chinese purchasing, and increased Argentine crop estimates. While farmers have priced approximately 25% of their new crop—outpacing last year's sales—they remain below the 50% to 60% targets recommended by analysts. Future price rallies are heavily dependent on whether the dry northern regions of the Corn Belt receive sufficient rainfall in the coming days.The USDA has confirmed the presence of the New World screwworm in South Texas, initiating a 20-kilometer quarantine zone and releasing sterile flies to halt the infestation. Because the pest spreads almost exclusively through the transportation of infected animals, Midwest herds remain safe as long as cattle are not moved from the southern border area. Pet owners in the affected Texas region are also advised to monitor their animals closely, as the insect feeds on living tissue in open wounds.For growers looking to diversify, premium markets such as non-GMO, organic, and hybrid-specific crops offer strong profit potential. Capitalizing on these premiums requires rigorous on-farm segregation to prevent cross-contamination and proactive planning, as contracts for these specialized programs often reach capacity months in advance.Looking at the weather, the northeast half of the Corn Belt is facing an unusually dry start to the season. An upper-level high-pressure system is expected to maintain above-average temperatures and block major rain events for the next week to ten days. Meanwhile, North American spring wheat is beginning to recover from a historically dry April and May due to recent precipitation, and growing regions across Europe and Russia continue to benefit from highly favorable moisture levels.- Ag Markets with Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net- First Case of New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas- Premium Crop Market Opportunities Webinar Review with Kelsey Graber, ClarksonGrain.com- Ag Weather with Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net ★ Support this podcast ★
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The New World Screwworm has been identified just 25 miles south of the U.S. Mexico border.
Well, what would you think we would do after a Saturday Game 7 win in the Conference Finals. Get together first thing on Monday morning, of course. Dylan Lieck from the Slobberknocker Sports Podcast joins us again to break down the X's and O's from Game 7 and look forward to the NBA Finals. What a weekend. And if you are in the business of horn repair in South Texas, business is booming (see what we did there). Then at the end, perhaps a little ice gets thrown. Enjoy the ride, folks. We are planning to be back later in the week, so stay tuned.
Interview recorded - 29th of May, 2026On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Ted Oakley. Ted is the founder and managing partner of Oxbow Advisors, with more than four decades advising high net worth clients across multiple cycles. His highest conviction call for 2026 is not tech and it is not even gold. It is hard commodities and the old economy assets the market has spent the past decade ignoring. During our conversation we spoke about the market, historical comparison to other bubbles, how energy is vastly undervalued, AI capex & valuations, government bonds, precious metals and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:26 - Overview of markets and economy2:40 - Historical comparison5:50 - Energy companies undervalued9:07 - Commodities12:26 - AI Capex & valuation17:37 - Government bonds19:59 - Precious metals23:46 - Market correction24:51 - One message to takeawayTed Oakley is Managing Partner and Founder of Oxbow Advisors. With more than forty years of experience in advising high net worth clients in the investment industry, Oakley implements the firm's proprietary investment strategies and the “Oxbow Principles” to provide a unique investment perspective. He is a frequent guest on FOX Business News, Bloomberg Radio, KITCO News, Cheddar TV, Yahoo Finance, and many more.Mr. Oakley is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). He is a member of the Austin Society of Financial Analysts. He is also a Partner of Herndon Plant Oakley Ltd., an investment company. He is a Board Member of Texas State Aquarium, American Bank, and American Bank Holding Company. Mr. Oakley is a United States Army Veteran.Mr. Oakley began his career in Dallas, Texas, over 35 years ago. He is the author of nine books: You Sold Your Company, $20 Million and Broke, Rich Kids Broke Kids – The Failure of Traditional Estate Planning, Crazy Time – Surviving the First 12 Months after Selling Your Company, Wall Street Lies, Danger Time, My Story, The Psychology of Staying Rich, and Your Money Mentality.Mr. Oakley's primary philanthropic interest is helping children. He is Chairman Emeritus and Founder of the Foster Angels of South Texas, the largest foster child foundation in South Texas, as well as Chairman Emeritus and Founder of Austin, Texas-based Foster Angels of Central Texas. Also, President and Founder of Advocates for Foster Children Foundation.Ted Oakley - Website - https://oxbowadvisors.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Oxbow_AdvisorsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-oakley-08444a32/YouTube - @OxbowAdvisors WTFinance - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas
Are you ready to uncover the massive hidden real estate opportunities hitting the Lone Star State this June? Welcome back to The Note Closers Show! In this episode, we are diving deep into the freshly leaked June 2026 foreclosure data for Texas's biggest counties. After a significant dip last month, foreclosure filings are officially bouncing back, sparking an 11% swing and creating a prime playground for note investors, REO hunters, and private money lenders. Whether you are looking for subject-to deals or trying to deploy private capital, this monthly market breakdown is your ultimate roadmap to distress debt success.
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode we talk about Rousey v Carano, NBA Playoffs, Ramon Ayala, Carl Pavano, Hillary Duff, Central Texas BBQ, RSB BBQ party, Myley Cyrus and Diddy. Girl Fight Night- 17 seconds of glory for 3 million dollars. NBA Playoffs- Wemby has an alien game, will it be enough for the Spurs. Ramon Ayala We try to get some details on this crazy sounding lawsuit. Carl Pavano: Some pretty disturbing stories on a marriage gone wrong. Hillary Duff SI Cover: We talk about Hillary and some other over 40 actresses that join OnlyFans. 25:40 mins: BBQ Time Central Texas BBQ- Johnny visits another bbq spot in central Texas. RSB BBQ Party- We talk about the pairing we were randomly placed by AI40:45 mins: Behing the Red CarpetMiley Cyrus: Hiram tells us about Miley's Hollywood Star. Etsy/ShopReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspothttps://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/Etsy/Shop ReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspot https://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/
Are jaguars really being secretly released into Texas… or is the internet being flooded with AI-generated wildlife hoaxes? In this episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester Moore dives deep into the viral rumors, fake predator stories, AI-generated wildlife content, and online fear campaigns spreading across social media. From bogus jaguar release conspiracies in South Texas to fake trail camera images and AI-powered Facebook bot pages, this episode explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping public perception of predators and damaging real wildlife conservation. Discover how AI-generated misinformation spreads online, why predator fear stories go viral, and how fake wildlife news affects real jaguar conservation efforts in Texas and beyond. Chester breaks down the rise of AI wildlife hoaxes, social media engagement farming, automated bot accounts, and the dangerous consequences of sensationalized predator content. Topics include: Jaguars in Texas AI-generated wildlife hoaxes Fake predator sightings Social media misinformation Wildlife conservation Texas jaguar history AI bot networks Viral wildlife conspiracy theories Fear-based media Dark Outdoors investigations As AI-generated content becomes harder to distinguish from reality, one question remains: Are people losing their ability to tell the difference between real wildlife and manufactured fear? #DarkOutdoors #Jaguars #TexasWildlife #AI #WildlifeConservation
Gabriella Gamez is a Mexican American author living in South Texas. She writes about incredibly messy, well-meaning women trying their best and accidentally falling in love. Her latest, 'Second First Dates,' is out at the end of July! And Gabby has a history with our cohost Emma, so we start off with a charming bit of anecdotes that led to their friendship!
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