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In this episode of Budget Watchdog All Federal, host Steve Ellis sits down with TCS Policy Analyst Gabe Murphy to discuss their comprehensive new report, "Base Instincts: A Case for Base Realignment and Closures at Home and Abroad."Nearly 20 years have passed since the last Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round in 2005, yet the Pentagon continues to operate with significant excess infrastructure capacity. Murphy reveals striking findings from recent Pentagon reports showing 19-22% excess capacity across military installations, while also uncovering troubling inconsistencies in how this excess is being reported and measured.The conversation explores why BRAC - a unique congressional process that packages base closure recommendations into an up-or-down vote - has been such an effective tool for eliminating wasteful spending, saving taxpayers an estimated $13.8 billion annually from previous rounds. Murphy breaks down what went wrong with the costly 2005 round, including problematic "joint basing" initiatives and contractor-driven cost overruns that have made lawmakers hesitant to authorize new closures.Challenging common assumptions about the economic impact of base closures, the hosts examine data showing that affected communities often see unemployment drop and income rise in the decade following closures, when proper redevelopment planning occurs. The episode also addresses the Pentagon's overseas footprint of 750 bases in 80 countries, costing $55 billion annually.With deferred maintenance backlogs reaching $137 billion and ongoing fiscal pressures, Ellis and Murphy make the case that a new BRAC round could save an additional $2.7 billion per year while enhancing both fiscal responsibility and national security.

In this episode of Budget Watchdog All Federal, host Steve Ellis and Director of Research Josh Sewell break down President Trump's massive reconciliation package that passed the House by the razor-thin margin of 215-214. The "one big beautiful bill" extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, exempts tips and overtime from taxes, raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion, and makes significant cuts to safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP. While the Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill adds $3.3 trillion to the deficit, the real cost could reach $5.2 trillion when accounting for budget gimmicks.

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:27 - Convergence #3 (Jeff King and Stephen Segovia) 0:13:05 - Convergence: Superboy and The Legion of Superheroes #1 (Stuart Moore and Gus Storms) 0:21:05 - Convergence: Green Lantern Corps #1 (David Gallaher, Steve Ellis and Steve Ellis) 0:30:38 - Convergence: Batman and the Outsiders #1 (Marc Andreyko and Carlos D'Anda) 0:38:05 - Convergence: The Adventures of Superman #1 (Marv Wolfman and Roberto Viacava) 0:46:59 - Convergence: Hawkman #1 (Jeff Parker and Tim Truman) 0:55:53 - Convergence: Wonder Woman #1 (Larry Hama and Joshua Middleton) 1:07:02 - Convergence: Swamp Thing #1 (Len Wein and Kelley Jones) 1:16:15 - Convergence: Justice League of America #1 (Fabian Nicieza and ChrisCross) 1:25:42 - Convergence: New Teen Titans #1 (Marv Wolfman and Nicola Scott) 1:36:33 - Convergence: The Flash #1 (Dan Abnett and Federico Dallocchio) 1:45:06 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

In this episode of Budget Watchdog All Federal, Steve Ellis and Josh Sewell analyze President Trump's newly released "skinny budget" for fiscal year 2026, which proposes $163 billion in cuts primarily to domestic programs while increasing funding for defense, homeland security, and border security. Get the TCS take on how these dramatic spending shifts might impact vulnerable populations, and whether these changes would meaningfully address the nation's growing debt.

DC and Image July 2025 Solicits Comic Reviews DC Summer of Superman Special 1 by Mark Waid, Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Jorge Jimenez, Belen Ortega, Dan Mora Marvel Godzilla vs. Hulk 1 by Gerry Duggan, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Daniele Orlandini, Federico Blee Superior Avengers 1 by Steve Foxe, Luca Maresca, Kyle Hotz, Mattia Iacono Web of Venomverse: Fresh Brains 1 by Mat Groom, Luciano Vecchio, Rachelle Rosenberg; Erica Schultz, Dylan Burnett, Jim Campbell; David Dastmalchian, Juan Jose Ryp, Yen Nitro; Mat Groom, Chris Allen, Matt Milla; Chris Eliopoulos Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 47 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Dynamite Giant-Size Wacky Races 1 by Ivan Cohen, Mariano Benetiz Chapo, Nick Caponi Red Sonja vs Army of Darkness 1 by Tim Seeley, Jim Terry, Carlos Badilla Image G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Spirit 1 by Leonardo Romero, Cris Peter Moonshine Bigfoot 1 by Mike Marlow, Steve Ellis, Zach Howard, Nelson Daniel Mad Cave Buried Long Long Ago 1 by Anthony Cleveland, Alex Cormack OGN Countdown Freak by Matt Lesniewski ZomCom'ics by Emi Mena Garrucho Night Eaters Vol 3: Their Kingdom Come by Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda Curse of Monte Cristo by David Dabel, Carlton Holder, Rodrigo Catraca, David Lentz I Hated You in High School by Kathleen Gros Parachute Kids Vol 2: Outsider Kids by Betty Tang Hey, Mary by Andrew Wheeler, Rye Hickman Inked by Karen Wasson, Jake Minton Additional Reviews: Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky Daredevil: Born Again s1 finale Doctor Who ep2 Gaslight District pilot Bandette vol 3 and 4 by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover Free Planet Advance Review News: Sam Neil cast in next Godzilla x Kong movie, Dan Jurgens superman one-shot, new Star War, Visions s3 release date, Sandman s2 release date, Morrison returns to Batman, Darth Maul television series announced Trailers: Fantastic Four, Sandman s2, Poker Face s2 Comics Countdown (16 April 2025): Absolute Flash 2 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, Adriano Lucas Summer of Superman Special 1 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Slott, Mark Waid, Jorge Jimenez, Belen Ortega, Dan Mora Redcoat 11 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson Wonder Woman 20 by Tom King, Guillem March Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 8 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Nightwing 125 by Dan Watters, Francesco Francavilla Rogue Sun 26 by Ryan Parrott, Nick Cotton, Abel, Bruno Frenda, Natalia Marques Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums 2 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Detective Comics 1096 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janin, Norm Rapmund Zatanna 3 by Jamal Campbell  

In this eye-opening episode of Budget Watchdog All Federal, host Steve Ellis sits down with TCS Policy Analyst Gabe Murphy to dissect President Trump's recent executive order on "Modernizing Defense Acquisitions." Despite promising language about cutting Pentagon waste, Murphy reveals how this order actually undermines transparency and accountability. The conversation exposes the stunning contrast between rhetoric and reality: while the Pentagon struggles to identify even $80 million in waste from its $850 billion budget, the administration simultaneously pushes for a trillion-dollar defense budget. Ellis and Murphy break down the alarming expansion of "commercial solutions" designation, problematic weapons systems like the F-35 fighter and Sentinel ICBM, and the parallel assault on acquisition regulations. This essential episode offers taxpayers a clear-eyed view of how the Pentagon's wasteful spending persists despite promises of reform. 

In this episode of Budget Watchdog All Federal, host Steve Ellis and TCS Director of Research and Policy Josh Sewell expose the deceptive budgeting tactics being employed in Washington and how this accounting gimmick allows lawmakers to pretend that extending expiring tax cuts costs nothing while actually adding trillions to the national debt. 

In this timely episode of Budget Watchdog All Federal, host Steve Ellis and TCS Director of Research and Policy Josh Sewell dive into President Trump's newly declared "Liberation Day" and the economic implications of his sweeping tariff plan. As the national debt exceeds $36 trillion, this episode provides essential context on how these fiscal maneuvers could further burden American taxpayers for generations to come.

In this revealing episode of Budget Watchdog All Federal, Steve Ellis, Josh Sewell, and Gabe Murphy dissect the March 2025 continuing resolution that's anything but "continuing." They expose how HR 1968 gives unprecedented flexibility to the Pentagon with a $6 billion boost and expanded transfer authority while cutting $13 billion from domestic programs. The team explains how this unusual full-year CR weakens congressional oversight by blocking challenges to presidential emergency declarations and tariff policies. Discover why this legislation represents a concerning shift in the separation of powers and what it means for taxpayers when Congress relinquishes its constitutional authority over spending. Is this CR really about keeping the government running, or is it a power grab that undermines democratic accountability?

In this illuminating discussion, Budget Watchdog host Steve Ellis and TCS Director of Research and Policy Josh Sewell examine why the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) approach to federal budget cuts is misguided and potentially counterproductive.

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Dan & Cal dig into the newest Commander update - a bracket system and the Gamechanger list! What the heck do these things? Do we like them? Will they create meaningful change? Is there anything we wish was different? Of course, it's also finally time for us to let out our Aetherdrift thoughts during the Product Watch. After the break, Cal is joined by longtime comic book and Magic artist Steve Ellis to discuss his continually evolving work. Steve Ellis: https://bsky.app/profile/steveellisart.com Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Welcome Dan! 2:37 - The Commander Brackets Are Here! 8:53 - The Gamechangers List 14:16 - How Do We Feel About These Changes? 30:00 - The Product Watch 30:12 - A Secret Lair Superdrop - Again 31:22 - Is Aetherdrift Awesome? 45:16 - Dan's Final Thoughts 45:45 - Welcome: Steve Ellis 46:26 - How Did Steve Get His Start? 52:22 - Steve's Early Art History 58:20 - Steve's Early WotC Work 1:02:15 - Steve's Hardest Projects 1:06:21 - His Favorite Work 1:10:50 - Styles Are Always Changing 1:19:32 - Current Projects 1:25:14 - Steve's Final Thoughts 1:26:37 - Outro

A just-in-time CR extending current funding levels until March 14, 2025, narrowly averted a government shutdown. So what's in it? Steve Ellis and Josh Sewell take you inside the deal, including $100 billion in disaster relief, $10 billion in economic aid for farmers, and a one-year extension of the farm bill.  Get the details on the grab bag of other stuff left on the cutting room floor.

If 2024 was the year of elections, 2025 is the year when all of those decisions come home to roost. As the world's major economies take increasingly divergent paths in search of growth - where should investors be looking for opportunities? Carsten Roemheld, Capital Markets Strategist at Fidelity, is joined by Steve Ellis, Global Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income, Rosanna Burcheri, an equities Portfolio Manager, and Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, to discuss this and how they are positioning for the year ahead. You can read Fidelity International's 2025 Outlook in full here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the unforgiving tropics of the Kokoda track to Mt Everest, wilderness guide Steve Ellis has made a career teaching bushcraft and survival skills to civilians and Defence personnel – and along the way he has survived his share of life-threatening situations

TCS Director of Research & Policy Josh Sewell joins Steve Ellis to help answer the multi-billion dollar question: Who Pays When Disaster Strikes? 

Professor Lucy Blue delves into the wreck of The London, a 17th century warship, with diver and licensee Steve Ellis.  The ship exploded and sank in the Thames Estuary in 1665 and was rediscovered in 2005 when a ports authority survey was being conducted.  Since 2010, Steve has been directing the survey of the vessel and recovering artefacts with permission from Historic England.  A Second Rate vessel in the English Navy, The London was carrying 76 guns and a mix of over 300 crew and family readying to join a fleet preparing to fight in the Second Anglo-Dutch War, when tragedy struck. This significant archaeological site offers insights into 17th-century naval warfare, however despite it being a protected wreck of great historic value, there has been little funding or support from government sources. Over 1200 finds have been recovered and Steve will reveal his most recent discovery that is truly remarkable. A special thanks to Mark Beattie-Edwards and the Save the London campaign for their wonderful support in helping to continue to dive this site.  Find out more about the London Shipwreck Project here: https://www.facebook.com/TheLondonShipwreckproject To donate, please visit the project website: https://thelondonshipwreckproject.com/save-the-london/

We hear you! Hit play for the merits of the Elon Musk-style commission on government efficiency. TCS stalwarts Steve Ellis and Josh Sewell emphasize the need for bipartisan support, tackling both spending and revenue issues, and going beyond just eliminating waste. 

In this episode of Dobber Prospects Report, hosts Victor Nuño and Peter Harling dive deep into the World Junior Summer Showcase, discussing standout performances, potential team selections, and the thrilling prospects for the upcoming season.The conversation kicks off with a detailed look at key players from Canada and the USA who made significant impressions during the showcase.Victor and Peter are joined by special guest Steve Ellis from the Daily Faceoff, who shares his expert insights on players like Berkley Catton, Malcolm Spence, Ryan Leonard, and Quentin Musty. They discuss the potential impact of these players on their respective teams and the exciting dynamics they bring to the ice.The episode also features a rapid-fire segment where the hosts predict which players will make the final rosters for Canada and the USA, providing a thrilling and speculative look at the upcoming World Junior Championships.Don't miss this episode filled with expert analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and all the latest news surrounding the World Junior Summer Showcase and the NHL. Tune in to stay ahead of the game and get ready for an exhilarating hockey season!01:50 02:44 04:51 06:33 11:15 11:42 14:28 20:59 23:49 27:24 31:31 34:10 35:24 37:05 39:47 42:36 45:55 49:11 Thank you to our sponsors, Manscaped and Draft Kings. For feedback on the show or to chat with us, follow us on Twitter: @dpr_show @pharling @victornuno12 Don't forget to follow @hockeypodnet and all the great podcasts on the network Please subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or the podcast aggregator of your choice and leave us a 5 star review, it really helps the show Gambling problem?Call one eight hundred gambler or visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPE NY or text HOPE NY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). Twenty one plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. See D K N G dot com slash hockey for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. © Copyright NHL 2024. All Rights Reserved.

In this episode of Dobber Prospects Report, hosts Victor Nuño and Peter Harling dive deep into the World Junior Summer Showcase, discussing standout performances, potential team selections, and the thrilling prospects for the upcoming season. The conversation kicks off with a detailed look at key players from Canada and the USA who made significant impressions during the showcase. Victor and Peter are joined by special guest Steve Ellis from the Daily Faceoff, who shares his expert insights on players like Berkley Catton, Malcolm Spence, Ryan Leonard, and Quentin Musty. They discuss the potential impact of these players on their respective teams and the exciting dynamics they bring to the ice. The episode also features a rapid-fire segment where the hosts predict which players will make the final rosters for Canada and the USA, providing a thrilling and speculative look at the upcoming World Junior Championships. Don't miss this episode filled with expert analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and all the latest news surrounding the World Junior Summer Showcase and the NHL. Tune in to stay ahead of the game and get ready for an exhilarating hockey season! 01:50

Sarah and Mike discuss a complex story of Falls Farm's struggle with erosion; Erving's Union 28 superintendent's inherited challenge; and Mike's interview with outgoing Town Administrator Steve Ellis. Reach out with Ask the Editor (or any) questions: podcast@montaguereporter.org

Join host Steve Ellis, president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, and policy analyst Gabe Murphy as they dive deep into the murky waters of Pentagon budgeting on the latest episode of Budget Watchdog All Federal. Steve and Gabe expose the partisan gridlock threatening to derail the NDAA and shine a light on the Senate's misguided $25 billion Pentagon budget increase. They'll arm you with the facts to resist calls for tying military spending to GDP and reveal the hidden influence of Pentagon contractors. Hit play for an eye-opening look at the high stakes of the appropriations process!

The litigation landscape is always evolving, with suits being filed sooner than in the past. What factors are contributing to this change? Which strategies can help avoid litigation altogether? What other liability trends should the market keep an eye on this year? Hear from Steve Ellis, VP of Liability and Max Koonce, Chief Claims Officer in this podcast about plaintiff bar tactics, data analytics, AI-led decision making, ADAS and more. 

We sat down with two World War II veterans – former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steve Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen – to talk about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater. Of the 16.4 million Americans who served in uniform in World War II, 119,550 were still alive as of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with two World War II veterans – former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steve Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen – to talk about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater. Of the 16.4 million Americans who served in uniform in World War II, 119,550 were still alive as of 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this revealing episode of Budget Watchdog AF, Steve Ellis and Josh Sewell dive deep into the House Agriculture Committee's recently passed Farm Bill. With a $1.5 trillion price tag, the bill is loaded with loopholes and giveaways for special interests, while failing to prioritize those truly in need of taxpayer support.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) caps national security spending at $895 billion in 2025, but changes to the Pentagon's budget request may not hold as the budget process moves forward. TCS policy analyst Gabe Murphy joins host Steve Ellis with an analysis of the potential for Congress to exceed these caps, the Navy's shipbuilding budget and the F-35.

Lawmakers in the 118th Congress again have the power to “bringing home the bacon” with federal dollars to specific projects in their home states and districts. Has transparency worked to provide scrutiny and limit potential abuse? TCS  Director of Research and Policy Josh Sewell and TCS Research Associate Chris Howe-Smith join host Steve Ellis for a critical update on Earmarks (see: Congressionally Directed Funding ).

Upstate Nation Baseball Episode #3 New Hartford Native Steve Ellis, 2-time MLB Draft Pick, Former D1 NCAA and Pro Pitcher #bradleyuniversity #chicagocubs #oaklandathletics

Joey Votto is a Toronto Blue Jay... sort of. Steve Ellis is a National Coach of the Year... again. Jake Paul vs. Iron Michael Tyson. Mount Rushmore of sports records. The new comedy special from Iron Daniel Soder.

Steve Ellis, COO of Paramount Advertising, joins The Current Report to discuss earnings, advertising opportunities on Paramount + and how Paramount is using live sports as an entryway for other content._______ To read the full stories included in this episode:- Streaming to Overtake Pay TV Subscription Revenue in the U.S. This Year: https://bit.ly/3ViLkj1- Streaming must innovate past the 30-second ad to help unlock its true potential: https://bit.ly/3T316vg

The Biden administration's National Defense Industrial Strategy will significantly impact taxpayers. Is the aim to strengthen US defense capabilities or put America on a permanent war footing? The NDIS contains contradictions, especially considering taxpayers will soon pay more each year to service the nation's debt than on the military. Hit play to hear TCS National Security Analyst Gabe Murphy and host Steve Ellis explain the details and why Congress should scrutinize the NDIS and its potential impact on taxpayers.

Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Global CIO for Fixed Income, Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, and Global Macro Economist, Anna Stupnytska, to discuss the four scenarios Fidelity's investment teams are watching for 2024.  With additional contributions from Fidelity's Chief Sustainability Officer Jenn-Hui Tan, Head of European Real Estate, Neil Cable, and Head of Private Credit Strategies, Michael Curtis.  You can read Fidelity's 2024 Outlook in full here.  Do you have a question you'd like to put to one of Fidelity's investment team? We're handing the microphone over to you again for our next episode. To take part please send your investment related question to editorial@fil.com by Friday 1st December, and we'll put the best ones to our experts. Look forward to hearing from you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Vision On delves into his big box of music and pulls out an mixed up eclectic of music from the world of Electronica, Beats, Library, Film and Hip Hop. Featuring old classics from Steve Ellis and the Themes International label to brand new music from KPM/Acid Jazz, Compost, Four Flies and Big Crown.Tune into new broadcasts of Vision On, LIVE, Opposite Sunday from 6 – 8 AM EST / 11 - 1 PM GMT.For more info visit: https://thefaceradio.com/vinyl-reality//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Global CIO for Fixed Income, Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, and Global Macro Economist, Anna Stupnytska, to discuss the four scenarios Fidelity's investment teams are watching for 2024.  With additional contributions from Fidelity's Chief Sustainability Officer Jenn-Hui Tan, Head of European Real Estate, Neil Cable, and Head of Private Credit Strategies, Michael Curtis.  You can read Fidelity's 2024 Outlook in full here.  Do you have a question you'd like to put to one of Fidelity's investment team? We're handing the microphone over to you again for our next episode. To take part please send your investment related question to editorial@fil.com by Friday 1st December, and we'll put the best ones to our experts. Look forward to hearing from you!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 174: Ben Gordelier - Musician, Producer, Drums/Samples/Percussion for the Paul Weller band...What a delight it is to have Paul Weller band member - Ben Gordelier - join me on my podcast.Ben chats about his discovery of music, love of The Beatles and Laurel & Hardy, being "brought up in a music rehearsal studio" and working as a drummer and producer since his early teens... even going on his first European tour at the age of 16!...Since 2012, Ben has been playing drums, percussion and performing samples with Paul Weller - from the Sonik KIcks gigs at The Roundhouse to gigs across the UK, Europe, Japan, USA, Australia... that stunning Other Aspects gig at the Royal Festival Hall through to the latest tours, festivals and TV performances...He has played a key role on many of Paul's albums too - starting with The Attic on Sonik Kicks, with more input on Saturns Pattern, A Kind Revolution, On Sunset and Fat Pop....We've had plenty of singles and b-sides in that time too - including the cover of Birthday for Paul McCartney's 70th with Brand New Toy and Flame Out as other great examples...Together with Andy Crofts and others, Ben is also part of the band The Moons - releasing 4 studio albums including 2020's fabulous Pocket Melodies - recorded at Studio 2 Abbey Road.Any spare time he has is spent in his home studio recording drums for various artists and mixing bands from all over the globe... including previous podcast guests - P.P. Arnold, Declan O'Rourke, Steve Ellis and Steve Brookes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In what might be considered a victory, the passage of another continuing resolution comes with its own kind of damage.  TCS Director of Research and Policy Josh Sewell joins host Steve Ellis for a discussion about how taxpayers stand to lose from the passage of a clean CR.

We're hitting you with a 'TWO Parter' for @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ this week!!! In 'Part ONE' we have a new Netflix comedy, Buffalo 8 bring us a home invasion with a difference. There's a found footage horror from Terror Films & Shudder. Then Signature Entertainment team with Revelation Films and Bleiberg Entertainment for a real crime documentary and a historical adventure! Today we have: Old Dads Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/Az4yxponlD0 Digital Release Date: 20th October 2023 Director: Bill Burr Cast: Bill Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton, Jackie Tohn, Reign Edwards, Rachael Harris, Miles Robbins, Rachael Harris, Dash McCloud, Justin Miles, C. Thomas Howell, Bruce Dern, Dominic Grey Gonzalez, Natasha Leggero, Katrina Bowden, Angela Gulner, Josh Brener, Erin Wu, Carl Tart, Rick Glassman, Abbie Cobb, Tom Allen, Rory Scovel, Steph Tolev, Paul Walter Hauser Running Time: 104 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/mU01e6KjM2s?si=E4UmcBDMhPZHDkDJ Watch via Netflix: Here. https://www.netflix.com/title/81674327 Website: Here. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/old-dads-release-date-news -------------- The Hive Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/e-NmN7b2fHY Digital Release Date: 27th October 2023 Director: Jared Allmond Cast: Timothy Haug, Christie Griffin, Miles Taber, Julianne Ruck, Mark Norwood, Whitney Reade, Blake Eli, Anabelle Crivelli, Elizabeth Schembre Running Time: 87 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/fHZvuocZ8uo?si=yD879qrN-tAx1CSv Digital Platforms: Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Google, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast Website: Here. https://buffalo8.com/project/the-hive/ ---------------- Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/WT-tEqbYR9I Theatrical Release Date: 24th October 2023 Digital Release Date: 30th October 2023 Director: Stephen Cognetti Cast: Bridget Rose Perrotta, Destiny Leilani Brown, James Liddell, Gideon Berger, Cayla Berejikian, Victoria Andrunik, Darin F. Earl II, Searra Sawka, Thomas J. Cipriano, Michael Caprioli, Celeste Cicon, Marlene Williams, Dayna Michelle Kurtz, Joe Bandelli, Robert Savakinus Running Time: 88 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/Q_HLcTY15WY?si=DTsyHXbb_WDWdTR7 ------------ Murder of the Essex Boys: Blood and Betrayal Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/iz82A6cu1SM Digital Release Date: 30th October 2023 Director: Trevor Dane Cast: Bernard O'Mahoney, Leda Reynolds, Ivan Dibley, Paul Maleary, Colin Sutton, Tony Fordy, John Whomes, Steve Ellis, Dave Cawston, Richie Reynolds, Brian Richardson, Adele O'Connor, Barry Dorman, Billy Blundell, Eddie Blundell Running Time: 96 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/a7toTbPmIlI Digital Platforms: Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Google, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast Website: Here. https://www.signature-entertainment.co.uk/film/murder-of-the-essex-boys-blood-and-betrayal/ ------------ Boudica: Queen of War Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/AU4kWLaVPMg US Theatrical Release Date: 27th October 2023 Digital Release Date: 30th October 2023 Director: Jesse V. Johnson Cast: Olga Kurylenko, Clive Standen, Litiana Biutanaseva, Lilibet Biutanaseva, Rachel Wilde, Rita Tushingham, Nick Moran, James Faulkner, Lucy Martin, Leo Gregory, Harry Kirton, Yarden Toussia-Cohen, Justin Sysum, James G. Nunn, Kris Johnson Running Time: 100 min Cert: 18 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/gIdngpUFrfo Digital Platforms: Apple TV+, Prime Video, Goggle Play Website: Here. https://www.signature-entertainment.co.uk/film/boudica/ ---------------- *(Music) 'Something New' by Cory Henry, The Funk Apostles - 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message

TCS National Security Analyst Gabe Murphy joins Steve Ellis with an important update on America's military budget and spending issues. Hit play for the latest on the defense budget, military aid to Ukraine, the F-35 fighter jet, the Marine Corps transformation plan, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule, that guides the Pentagon's role in addressing climate change.

Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income, Gita Bal, Global Head of Fixed Income Research, and Salman Ahmed, Fidelity's Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation, to discuss whether the levers central banks have to pull are working.   With additional contributions from Multi Asset Portfolio Manager Caroline Shaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income, Gita Bal, Global Head of Fixed Income Research, and Salman Ahmed, Fidelity's Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation, to discuss whether the levers central banks have to pull are working.   With additional contributions from Multi Asset Portfolio Manager Caroline Shaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It turns out that avoiding the self-inflicted fiscal damage of a government shutdown was merely the beginning of a historic and even more highly chaotic period in the US House of Representatives.  Just before noon on Tuesday, October 3rd a rebellion led by Representative Matt Gaetz, a far-right Republican from Florida led to the House voting 216-210 to oust McCarthy. Why? Because on Saturday the Speaker relied on Democratic votes to help pass a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. That's where TCS president Steve Ellis picks up the story with analysis from TCS VP Autumn Hanna and TCS Senior Policy Analyst Josh Sewell.

We are on the edge of our seats waiting to see if Congress can complete a Hail Mary pass to keep the government running and give lawmakers time to pass the dozen annual spending bills.  The Senate has the ball and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is lined up in the shotgun position, hoping to connect on a last-minute six-week Continuing Resolution. TCS star players Autumn Hanna and Josh Sewell join Steve Ellis on the sidelines with expert analysis and color commentary.    

Lawmakers are back and the September 30 deadline to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2024 — or to pass a continuing resolution for stopgap funding until negotiators can agree on appropriations — looms larger by the minute. Can Speaker Kevin McCarthy unite his fractured conference on spending?  Will there be a government shutdown?  And how much money would it cost taxpayers?  TCS Senior Policy Analyst Josh Sewell joins host Steve Ellis to find the answers.

Ten billion taxpayer dollars per year in subsidies won't fix farmers' problems.  Why? Because dollars alone won't solve any problem. Join host Steve Ellis and TCS Senior Policy Analysts Josh Sewell and Sheila Korth for an exclusive look behind the curtain at the special interests driving the formation of the 118th Congress' Farm Bill.

Our infrastructure is overloaded. It already can’t handle extreme weather and climate change is making it more frequent. We can’t keep sweeping it under the rug. On this show Steve Ellis, president of the watchdog group Taxpayers for Common Sense, The post It’s Costing Taxpayers Billions. “Prespond” To Effects of Climate Change. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.

Steve Ellis of Daily Faceoff joins us to talk Quentin Musty and Gavin Brindley. LW Quentin Musty of the Sudbury Wolves has size, hands and vision, but there are questions about his work ethic. RW Steve Ellis of the University of Michigan is a dynamic all-around skater, but his size leaves some scouts worries. #lgrwFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

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This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, July 19th, 2022. Before we jump into the news for today, I have a question for you! Plug #1: Gold River Trading Co. Are you tired of buying sugary drinks and coffee from large woke corporations? Throw a tea party! Gold River Trading Co. is an American company that offers premium alternatives for Americans who enjoy a delicious cup of tea. Start your day with Gold River’s invigorating American Breakfast Blend, cool down with a pitcher of crisp & refreshing Iced Tea, or unwind with Chamomile Herbal tea. Explore a variety of high-quality blends and enjoy a healthy, flavorful alternative from an American company that shares your values. Go to goldriverco.com and save 10% off all orders using discount code CROSSPOLITIC at checkout. Now, let’s get to the news, starting with Dr. Anthony Fauci! https://www.theepochtimes.com/fauci-reveals-exactly-when-hes-leaving-the-federal-government_4604550.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Fauci Reveals Exactly When He’s Leaving the Federal Government White House COVID-19 adviser Anthony Fauci revealed that after about five decades in the federal government, he’s planning on leaving his position by the end of President Joe Biden’s term. “We’re in a pattern now. If somebody says, ‘You’ll leave when we don’t have COVID anymore,’ then I will be 105. I think we’re going to be living with this,” Fauci, 81, told Politico in an interview published on Monday morning in confirming he’s retiring at the end of Biden’s term in office, which is Jan. 21, 2025. Fauci has been the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 1984. During the COVID-19, he became a household name when he became the face of the federal government’s COVID-19 pandemic response, often generating criticism from Republicans and conservatives about his generally dire predictions about the pandemic. Of his relationship with former President Donald Trump, Fauci said that “we developed an interesting relationship … two guys from New York, different in their opinions and their ideology, but still, two guys who grew up in the same environments of this city. I think that we are related to each other in that regard.” And if Republicans win back either the House or Senate in 2022, Fauci noted that he will likely be investigated by GOP lawmakers. But he claimed that regarding those investigations, “I don’t make that a consideration in my career decision.” However, Fauci has faced public questions from Republicans in Congress about his agency having given funding to third-party groups to carry out research in China. COVID-19, caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, emerged in Wuhan, China, and a significant number of U.S. intelligence officials last year released a report suggesting the virus may be tied to the top-level Wuhan Institute of Virology. Last month, amid questions from Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Fauci admitted that he is not able to halt federal funding from being doled out to researchers in China. “The NIH [National Institutes of Health] is still funding research in China, at least $8 million since 2020,” Marshall said. “In the Intelligence Community’s 2022 Annual Threat Assessment, the Chinese Communist Party is presented as one of the top threats to the United States, along with Russia, Iran, Syria, and North Korea. To my knowledge, only China is receiving U.S. research dollars.” Later, he asked Fauci, “When will you as director of NIAID stop funding research in China?” Federal health agencies, Fauci said in response, “had very productive peer-reviewed highly regarded research projects with our Chinese colleagues that have led to some major advances in biomedical research.” “We obviously need to be careful and make sure that when we do fund them we have the proper peer review and we go through all the established guidelines,” he also said. https://dailycaller.com/2022/07/17/shameful-biden-admin-sold-6-million-barrels-strategic-oil-reserves-china/ Biden Admin Has Sold Nearly 6 Million Barrels Of Strategic Oil Reserves To China The Biden administration sold nearly six million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) since July 2021 to a Chinese state-run energy firm, according to a Daily Caller News Foundation review of Department of Energy (DOE) data. From July 2021 until the end of June 2022, Biden’s energy department auctioned off 5.9 million barrels of strategic reserve oil to Unipec, the trading division of the Chinese state-owned Sinopec, in an effort to increase the supply of oil globally and drive down fuel costs in the U.S. that were exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and Biden’s climate policies. SPR oil is sold to the highest bidder, and some of the businesses entitled to make bids are American subsidiaries of foreign corporations like Unipec The DOE sold four million barrels to Unipec in the fall of 2021, almost six months before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, making over $252 million from the sale, according to the FY22 Emergency Drawdown No. 2 Successful Awards Report. Each barrel was sold on average for roughly $63, or over eight dollars less than the average price of oil per barrel that month. “I think it takes a bad policy and makes it worse,” Ben Lieberman, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, told the Daily Caller News Foundation. In July 2022 the DOE sold 950,000 barrels to Unipec for roughly $113 million, according to the FY22 Emergency Drawdown No. 3A Successful Awards Report. While the Biden administration claimed the sales will help the U.S. fight “Putin’s price hike,” Unipec is still buying large quantities of Russian oil, according to Bloomberg. “It’s helping out a bit, but it’s still a very bad policy,” Lieberman told the DCNF. “The fact that we’re using the Strategic Petroleum Reserve rather than drilling offshore or getting more oil to the United States through the Keystone XL pipeline, the fact that we’re not doing these things is really pretty shameful.” In April, the DOE also sold 950,000 barrels to Unipec, according to a DOE report. “The Strategic Petroleum Reserve never really was a substitute for that and now to hear that this oil is going to China is problematic because it undercuts their rationale even more,” said Lieberman. “Biden’s policy just shows that he’s not putting American consumers and the American economy first or second or even third.” The DOE, the White House and Sinopec did not respond to the DCNF’s request for comment. 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In total, Congress sanctioned $58.55 billion in additional funds, according to the report. This includes $25.70 billion for operations and maintenance, $17.67 billion for procurement, $9.89 billion for research, development, test, and evaluation, $4.32 billion for military construction, and $947 million for military personnel. The DOD initially had a base budget appropriation of $742.3 billion for fiscal 2022. As such, the extra $58.55 billion represents an almost 8 percent increase from the base budget. The Pentagon did not put in a request for any of the programs funded with the extra $58.55 billion. These programs are not even in the so-called unfunded priorities lists—made up of items not included in the budget but considered critical—that departments and officers send to Congress annually. For instance, roughly $4 billion was granted for half a dozen ships that were not on the unfunded priorities list. Similarly, the Navy received $900 million for a dozen Super Hornet jets, the Air National Guard got $1.8 billion to purchase 16 C-130J transport planes, and $460 million was granted for developing advanced jet engines. Over $2 billion in extra funds was appropriated for classified programs. The $58.55 billion calculation only takes into account individual additions totaling $20 million or more. Since there are usually many spending hikes in the single-digit millions, the total actual excess funding will likely be higher. In an email to Roll Call, Steve Ellis, president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, a government spending watchdog group, called for more efficient military budgets. “Certainly Congress has the power of the purse, but considering the Pentagon got more than $750 billion that year, lawmakers could work within that generous budget to reflect their priorities … Instead, they dumped more than $50 billion across accounts for what appear to be in some cases very parochial interests.” Since fiscal 2017, the Pentagon’s base budget has risen by 48 percent. The recently passed House version of the 2023 defense budget ups the funding received by the Pentagon, authorizing $839 billion in military spending—$37 billion more than was requested by the administration. And now, it’s time for the topic that I love… sports! You all know we’re on the Fight Laugh Feast Network, so now let’s talk about some fighting… https://nypost.com/2022/07/17/bronx-native-shane-burgos-now-7-0-in-ufc-bouts-in-new-york/ Bronx native Shane Burgos now 7-0 in UFC bouts in New York Shane Burgos’ record remains perfect in the Empire State. He can thank one hell of a chin for that. The Bronx native, who expressed displeasure with his performance, nevertheless managed to hold on for a majority decision victory over Charles Jourdain on Saturday at UBS Arena in featherweight action during the UFC’s first Long Island event in five years. The win moved him to 7-0 in UFC bouts in his home state. Shane Burgos hates how he ended the fight against Charles Jourdain | ESPN MMA - Play 2:25-3:52 Fans anticipated a clash of action-oriented strikers entering the main-card bout. But for two rounds, Burgos was a grappling beast and Jourdain simply couldn’t handle him. Burgos and his Tiger Schulmann’s MMA team anticipated that strategy would work. In a nifty moment early on, Burgos pushed off the octagon to help secure Jourdain’s back and to attack a rear-naked choke from the body triangle in the highest spot of the first round. He took the back with a standing body triangle again the following round, keeping it longer this time. The expected war on the feet broke out in the final round, but the battle was largely one-way traffic. Jourdain cracked Burgos often, besting the local favorite in significant strikes 84-26, per UFC Stats. Now let’s check in on some baseball standings, as I’m sure we’ve got some baseball fans in our audience: Starting in the American League AL East: The New York Yankees are firing on all cylinders, with a 64-28 record, leading all clubs across the Majors as far as best record goes. The second closest record in the AL East goes to the Tampa Bay Rays, a full-13 games back. It’s a close race in the AL Central, as the Minnesotta Twins are leading the way with a 50-44 record, and two teams are nipping at their heels. The Cleveland Guardians, or Indians as I’ll continue to call them, are standing at 46-44. While the Chicago Whitesox sit at 46-46. In the AL West, it’s a two team race featuring the Houston Astros, and the surprisingly hot Seattle Mariners! The Astros sit at 59-32, and the Mariners are 51-42. By the way, the Mariners are on a 14-game winning streak, and on top of that, the Astros and Mariners have a three game series starting this Friday! Over to the National League, the Mets & the Braves are separated by 2.5 games atop the east. In the NL Central, the Brewers are only ahead of the Cardinals by half a game. Each of them have 50 wins a piece. And finally, in the NL West, the Dodgers lead the way with the second best record in baseball, at 60-30. That’s your look at sports, and this has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. 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