Podcast appearances and mentions of steven weisman

Guests: Gregg Roman, Director and Chief Operations Officer for the Middle East Forum, On to discuss the latest in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Steven Weisman, Expert on Scam Strategies, On to discuss how to identify scams made to look like help for Ukraine. And ... Your thoughts on the latest in the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Nick Loris, Vice President of Public Policy at C3 Solutions, On to discuss the meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Steven Weisman, Scam Expert, On to discuss how to spot a scam. And ... Your thoughts on the Rittenhouse trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a constant tug-of-war between fact and fiction that's oftentimes keeping the exchange of ideas in a stranglehold. From debates over vaccines to the blame game erupting over Afghanistan, it turns out there's a studied science behind decision-making. Attorney and sociology professor Nika Kabiri explains how ideas – not facts – are more effective when trying to dissuade people from doubling down. The Afghanistan war cost Americans nearly $2 trillion on top of thousands of lives lost. While pundits scramble to make sense of what was ultimately gained, we tally the major expenses accrued over the past 20 years. And modern retail is growing increasingly reliant on hidden fees. From hotel surcharges to processing fees, attorney and professor Steven Weisman explains how sellers in every industry use ‘drip pricing' to tighten the squeeze on consumers. Plus, in the wake of the calamitous Afghanistan exit, former RI governor Lincoln Chafee's criticism of unauthorized military operations still rings true. He was the only Senate Republican to vote against the Iraq War.

All along Main Street USA, shuttered storefronts are only outnumbered by 'Help Wanted' signs these days. While stateside Covid lockdowns were lifted months ago, it's been anything BUT “back to business as usual.” Strelmark president Hilary Fordwich discusses the lasting changes among consumers and the businesses they once frequented. With summer vacation in full swing and back-to-school season looming, opportunity knocks for scam artists across the country. Attorney and Bentley University professor Steven Weisman gives a rundown of how to keep your assets protected in the coming months.

Everyone is hiring these days. Main Street USA is littered with “Help Wanted” signs after millions of workers abandoned low-paying service jobs during the pandemic – and that spells trouble for businesses across the country. Strelmark founder Hilary Fordwich explains the labor shortage caused by frustratingly low wages. But is $15/hour enough to lure people back to their old gigs? Facebook quizzes look innocent enough, but there's something concerning about terabytes of personal data collected from users answering what their favorite artist or movie is. With mind-boggling amounts of user data floating around, identity thieves are taking notice. Attorney and professor Steven Weisman explains a bevy of low-to-high tech scams, including check washing and postmortem identity theft.

The story made waves in Washington, D.C., this week: The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax. ProPublica obtained private tax data from America's 25 wealthiest individuals, which revealed exactly how those people manage, through legal means, to pay far less income tax than most Americans — and sometimes, none at all. ProPublica senior editor and reporter Jesse Eisinger explains how it works to NPR's Rachel Martin. After the story's publication, some lawmakers reacted with concern about the fairness of the tax code. Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, explains a proposal to make it more equitable. He spoke to NPR's Ailsa Chang. Additional reporting on the history of the income tax from NPR's daily economics podcast The Indicator and Steven Weisman's 2010 appearance on All Things Considered. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

The story made waves in Washington, D.C., this week: The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax. ProPublica obtained private tax data from America's 25 wealthiest individuals, which revealed exactly how those people manage, through legal means, to pay far less income tax than most Americans — and sometimes, none at all. ProPublica senior editor and reporter Jesse Eisinger explains how it works to NPR's Rachel Martin. After the story's publication, some lawmakers reacted with concern about the fairness of the tax code. Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, explains a proposal to make it more equitable. He spoke to NPR's Ailsa Chang. Additional reporting on the history of the income tax from NPR's daily economics podcast The Indicator and Steven Weisman's 2010 appearance on All Things Considered. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

While we’ve all been staying at home, scam artists have been on the prowl. Attorney and professor Steven Weisman explains a federal crackdown on robo-callers gone HAYWIRE during the pandemic – including crooks posing as FEMA workers preying on families of Covid victims. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency wallets may not be as secure as we thought. 100 days into Biden’s presidency, the media is abuzz declaring ‘science is back!’ Radio host and Talkers Magazine publisher Michael Harrison weighs in on the current state of news consumption. Can we finally move past the era of ‘fake news’, or are ‘alternative facts’ here to stay? Plus, The Big Picture debuts an animal welfare project 40 years in the making: Gunhill Road’s new album ‘What Year Is This!’ featuring Michael Harrison.

A year in home isolation has fueled copious hours of streaming. But while we’ve been glued to our smart TVs, have THEY been watching US? Legal and media analyst Lionel discusses whether your living room centerpiece could in fact be surveilling you. The FTC refunds nearly half a billion dollars to identity theft victims. Attorney and professor Steven Weisman explains how to file a claim if you’ve been swindled by Covid-era scammers. One month following Trump’s departure from Washington, is the Republican Party at war with itself? Radio commentator Jon Elliott and ‘Eat the Press’ host Steve Malzberg exchange viewpoints over the trajectory of a post-Trump Capitol Hill. Do you know where your tax dollars are going? A watchdog group tags superfluous federal expenditures with #WasteOfTheDay… but let’s leave local infrastructure out of it, shall we?

Keep your vaccine card offline! Attorney and professor Steven Weisman cautions against oversharing the good news, as images of people’s vaccination records flood social media. Meanwhile, Covid-era scammers target cash-strapped renters who are susceptible to phony HUD inquiries. Plus, has it really only been a year since the toilet paper rush? A new report details the shopping habits of virus-wary Americans since March 2020. Meanwhile, Airbnb makes lemons out of lemonade, profiting BIG from long-term rentals. After a year of staying indoors, how’s the home front holding up in 2021? Money Pit host Tom Kraeutler discusses how millions of people are diving into home renovation projects, from sprucing up their home work spaces to building hot tubs in their garages. Master social worker Penny Collins explains the lopsided impact the pandemic has had on working mothers. Staggering job losses, round-the-clock home schooling, and constant worries about hygiene have taken a toll on the usual Kodak moments.

Is Big Tech too big to be broken up? As the TX attorney general leads a 10-state lawsuit against Google alleging monopolistic practices, attorney Sara Papantonio explains how US antitrust laws may need a refresher to stop tech giants like Google and Facebook from stamping out their virtual competition. Then, attorney and law professor Steven Weisman urges extra caution as fraudsters have already begun using the Covid-19 vaccine rollout to scam unwary recipients. Meanwhile, stay vigilant of rip-offs through Zoom, plus IRS wannabe’s jumping the gun on tax season 2021. Covid-era crime rates show DUI’s, shoplifting, and burglaries on the decline, but a sharp uptick in homicides and domestic violence cases. Veteran DC metro police officer and criminology professor Ronald Hampton explains the drastic changes in policing patterns while everyone has been staying at home. Meanwhile, local precincts continue to be outfitted with military gear. Plus, a reminder that while waiting to get your Covid-19 shot, DO get your seasonal flu shot and continue to keep safe during the “darkest days” of the pandemic.

As election frenzy finally begins to settle, Covid-19 headlines continue to grow grimmer by the day. Psychotherapists Mark Rutherford and Nancy Colier discuss how Americans can mentally cope with post-game politics amid a worsening pandemic. How do we remain grounded during a socially-distant holiday season? Plus, the latest from NASA: Lunar water! An update on the upcoming Artemis mission to send Americans back to the Moon. As we continue to hunker down at home, scam artists are taking no days off. Attorney and professor Steven Weisman describes how fraudsters continue to take advantage of the pandemic and the 2020 holiday season. With most Black Friday sales exclusively targeting online shoppers this year, it’s more important than ever to stay vigilant of phony emails. And if you’re feeling charitable this season, how do you verify exactly where your money’s going?

Guests: Guy Smith, Biden Campaign Spokesperson, On to discuss the presidential election. Dinesh D'Souza, Political Commentator, On to discuss his new film "Trump Card." Steven Weisman, Lawyer, On to discuss election related scams. And ... your thoughts on the latest in the news! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Covid-stricken US hurtles towards the 2020 election, how does our domestic turmoil compare to other countries? Geopolitical adviser John Sitilides brings us up to speed on China and the Middle East, as territorial disputes and historic peace agreements are making headlines overseas. Plus, a scam alert by professor Steven Weisman, warning Americans against campaign contributions over the phone. Working from home and remote learning have become the ‘new normal’, and Strelmark CEO Hilary Fordwich discusses what impact this new lifestyle has had on demand for a nationwide 5G rollout. Plus, an update on cybersecurity during the pandemic as telecommuters and students are more vulnerable than ever to being digitally compromised.

It’s been half a year since Americans began hunkering down at home due to the coronavirus. With no end to the pandemic in sight, Dr Joe Alton describes steps we can take to ensure our continued safety and to prepare our households for the long haul. Plus, attorney and professor Steven Weisman gives advice to those choosing to take their “stay-at-home” lifestyles a step further, particularly those fleeing densely-populated cities for... greener pastures. Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura is no stranger to being far-removed from the hustle and bustle, as he describes the steps he’s taken to get “off the grid.” While the pandemic has relegated much of our lives to digital platforms, Jesse reminds us how blissful it can be to electronically distance ourselves from time to time. Plus, the former governor gives us his take on Trump’s recent bashing of service members and what to expect in the fast-approaching 2020 mail-in election.

Guests: Dean Cheng, Senior Research Fellow with the Heritage Foundation, On to discuss US/China relations. Steven Weisman, Scam Expert, On to discuss scams surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Almanac of American Politics described Daniel Patrick Moynihan as “The nation’s best thinker among politicians since Lincoln and its best politician among thinkers since Jefferson.” Before his election to the US Senate in 1976, Moynihan served in the administrations of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford. He was ambassador to India, and U.S. representative to the United Nations, and was four times elected to the U.S. Senate from New York.This week we are honored to add Daniel Patrick Moynihan: A Portrait in Letters of an AmericanVisionary to the Words Matter Audible Library. In this important book, distinguished journalist Steven Weisman compiles a vivid portrait of Moynihan’s life, in the senator’s own words. Moynihan's letters offer an extraordinary window into particular moments in history, from his feelings of loss at JFK’s assassination, to his passionate pleas to Nixon not to make Vietnam a Nixon war, to his frustrations over healthcare and welfare reform during the Clinton era. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Almanac of American Politics described Daniel Patrick Moynihan as “The nation’s best thinker among politicians since Lincoln and its best politician among thinkers since Jefferson.” Before his election to the US Senate in 1976, Moynihan served in the administrations of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford. He was ambassador to India, and U.S. representative to the United Nations, and was four times elected to the U.S. Senate from New York.This week we are honored to add Daniel Patrick Moynihan: A Portrait in Letters of an American Visionary to the Words Matter Audible Library. In this important book, distinguished journalist Steven Weisman compiles a vivid portrait of Moynihan’s life, in the senator’s own words. Moynihan's letters offer an extraordinary window into particular moments in history, from his feelings of loss at JFK’s assassination, to his passionate pleas to Nixon not to make Vietnam a Nixon war, to his frustrations over healthcare and welfare reform during the Clinton era.Check out this title on Audible, because Words Matter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a subject that has long been considered taboo. But with the recent onslaught of women coming forward with their stories, along with the ouster of many prominent figures in both Hollywood and Washington. It seems like the conversation, which is long overdue, is finally ready to be had. To that end join Francesca in welcoming Attorney Steve Weisman and Susan Harrow to this week’s show. Susan is an author, coach, and publicity extraordinaire and has developed courses to help prevent sexual harassment for women in almost any situation, while Steve is the legal editor and a columnist for Talkers Magazine. Together these two guests will discuss why so many women are coming forth with their stories in the #MeToo Movement.

Identity theft is a very modern peril. As such many people remain woefully uninformed about this frightening topic. Well worry not, here with Francesca this week is Steven Weisman. He is the creator of Scamicide.com, a website detected to informing the public about the dangers of online scams and identity theft. Steven is here this week to tell you all about how anyone, young or old, can fall victim to these deceptions and what you can do to protect yourself.

Guest is Steven Weisman, attorney, author, and leading expert on cybercrimes. Hear Justin and Steve discuss healthcare identity fraud and how to protect yourself as an organization and as a patient. Learn more at Scamicide. The post Steven Weisman with Scamicide appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Host Justin Barnes', aka @HITAdvisor, guest is Steven Weisman, an attorney, author and leading expert on cybercrimes. We discuss healthcare identity fraud and how to protect yourself as an organization and as a patient. www.scamicide.com

This seminar was given by Steven Weisman, of the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Tax season is here which means that it’s the best time of the year for phone scams, financial fraud and identity theft. On this week’s Please Explain, identity theft expert Steven Weisman tells us all about the most common scams and how to avoid them. He’ll also offer ways to protect yourself against identity theft. He’s the author of several books on the topic, including Identity Theft Alert, and writes the “Scamacide” blog. He’s joined by Beth Finkel, the NY State Director of AARP, who offers ways to help seniors avoid targeted scams.  The AARP is hosting Shred Fest events from April 26 through May 1. For more information, check out their website, which will be updated as the event grows near, for more details. Do you have questions about phone scams or identity theft? Send us your questions in a comment below, or let us know on Twitter or Facebook!

"Daniel Patrick Moynihan: A Portrait in Letters of an American Visionary" by Steven Weisman, discussion at NPG.

"Daniel Patrick Moynihan: A Portrait in Letters of an American Visionary" by Steven Weisman, discussion at NPG.

Steven Weisman is a Massachusetts-based attorney who has seen every kind of scam in his many years of practicing law. In his new book The Truth About Avoiding Scams, he reveals everything you need to know to avoid being a victim. In this interview he covers ID theft, computer-based fraud, phony educational scholarships, affinity fraud, illegitimate online dating services and much more. Protect yourself against being ripped off by listening to this interview with Steven Weisman!

Steven Weisman is a Massachusetts-based attorney who has seen every kind of scam in his many years of practicing law. In his new book The Truth About Avoiding Scams, he reveals everything you need to know to avoid being a victim. In this interview he covers ID theft, computer-based fraud, phony educational scholarships, affinity fraud, illegitimate online dating services and much more. Protect yourself against being ripped off by listening to this interview with Steven Weisman!