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Get ready for a double feature of inspiration and innovation on this special episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond! Recorded live from the buzzing floor of the Wall Street Conference in Palm Beach, Florida (May 2025), Lou sits down with two dynamic guests: seasoned Wall Street pro and financial media expert Marc LoPresti, and entrepreneurial visionary Matthew Levenson, co-founder of both StubHub and Pepper, an AI-powered shopping assistant.First, Marc LoPresti shares his lively journey from his Italian Brooklyn roots and early days at Lehman Brothers, to becoming a well-known financial commentator and CEO of Market Rebellion. Marc dives into the evolution of Wall Street, market volatility in the face of political tape bombs, and what it really takes to thrive both behind the scenes and on camera.Then, Lou connects with Matthew Levenson, whose experience building and selling StubHub helped spark his latest venture: Pepper. Matt explains how Pepper's AI assistant is disrupting the way we shop, making it possible for anyone—not just obsessive bargain hunters—to get personalized recommendations and the best prices, all while driving real ROI for retailers.Both guests open up about their passion for their work, the challenges they've faced, and what motivates them to keep pushing boundaries. Plus, stick around for the rapid-fire speed round, including insights about family, food, yoga, and more.Don't miss: — Marc's powerful remembrance of his uncle, a Wall Street legend lost on 9/11 — How media has changed the NYSE (and what it's like on the trading floor now) — Matt's behind-the-scenes StubHub story and the origin of the “buyer guarantee” — Why AI is the future of online shopping—and how Pepper aims to simplify your lifeTo learn more about the guests: Marc LoPresti — @mxlesq on X and MarketRebellion.comMatthew Levenson — coach@gopepper.com and GoPepper.comIf you love stories about resilience, business evolution, and the intersection of technology and humanity, this episode is for you!Hit subscribe and join the Thrive Loud community for more episodes featuring leaders who are taking life, business, and passion to the next level!Timestamped Overview00:00 "Thrive Loud: Wall Street Conference"05:35 Financial Markets: From Trader to Media06:27 NYSE: From Commerce Hub to Museum12:26 Economic Warning: Irreversible Trade War Impact14:01 Earnings Season's Market Impact Analysis16:41 Broadcasting Thrills Persist21:36 Simplifying Fragmented Supply Online23:27 "Pepper: AI Shopping Assistant Revolution"28:20 Optimized Shopping Discount Integration32:58 "Entrepreneurship: Legacy Over Easy Profits"35:04 "Startup Pitch for Investment"39:03 Customer Experience: Key to Success

Send us a textIn this jam-packed episode, Mike sits down with Savvy Seats founder Tommy Gucciardo at Radio Garden State HQ to dive into the chaos, strategy, and heart behind one of the area's most ambitious ticketing and event brands. From running massive tailgate activations outside MetLife to redefining customer service in the secondary ticket market, Tommy keeps it real about what it takes to build a brand that's about more than just selling seats.

Why are concert tickets so expensive and who is really profiting? As New York lawmakers weigh a bill that would let artists block ticket resales, we take a closer look at how this plays out between musicians, fans, and powerful resale platforms like StubHub. We break down what the proposed policy could mean for the live music economy, and why some say it could hand even more power to Ticketmaster. We also hear from musicians and venue owners who've seen the impact of scalping firsthand. What's the real cost of a ticket when it's resold for five times its face value? And what alternatives exist to make live events more affordable and fair? Guest host Gino Fanelli addresses those questions with our panelists: Jimmy Vielkind, state government and politics reporter for WNYC Dan Armbruster, lead singer and founding member of Joywave Zack Mikida, owner/operator of Anthology

Robbie Rozelle is back for round two and I think it's safe to say that we are officially off the rails. After passing up lottery tickets to Hamilton at the Public in 2015, Robbie eventually saw it in previews and promptly had an out of body experience, prompting a StubHub debacle the very next day (remember those days?!). Robbie was the creative director of Playbill at the start and eventual astronomical height of Hamilton, so we take a look back on some of the insane fervor of that time and why some of it was probably not very cool (it's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me). Plus, we share stories about being in the room for some very famous on-stage mishaps: breaking the fourth wall in Wicked and Gypsy, a drunk Richard Burton furious that they gave him the curtain during Camelot, Bette Midler mugging with a purse in Hello Dolly!, and the famous Emily Skinner/Linda Eder situation for that one night only performance of Jekyll & Hyde. Robbie Rozelle @DivaRobbie  Robbie Rozelle - Songs from Inside My Locker (Live at Feinstein's/54 Below) Original Cast Album: Co-Op Nobert Leo Butz - Girls, Girls, Girls: Live at 54 Below Emily Skinner Finally Confirms That Rumor About Jekyll and Hyde Flight of the Conchords Season 2, Episode 7: “Prime Minister” /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

The Cincinnati Reds' recent five-game winning streak in the 2025 MLB season, culminating on May 19, 2025, marks a significant turnaround for the team, pushing them above .500 with a 25-24 record. This streak, tied for their longest this season, showcases a blend of stellar pitching, solid defense, and timely offense under the guidance of new manager Terry Francona, hired on October 4, 2024, for his proven track record, including two World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox. The streak began with a surge after dropping two games to the Chicago White Sox. Key to this run was the Reds' pitching staff, with starters like Andrew Abbott delivering, as seen in his five-inning performance against the Cleveland Guardians, navigating a bases-loaded jam. The bullpen was equally impressive, allowing just three earned runs over 20 innings. Defensively, the Reds were nearly flawless, committing only one error across 45 innings. Offensively, the team erupted for nine or more hits in each game, with a season-high seven doubles in their May 19 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Standout performances included Will Benson's three-run homer against the Guardians and contributions from stars like Elly De La Cruz, whose electrifying play continues to fuel the lineup. This streak, a stark contrast to last season when the Reds never reached .500 this late, has reignited fan optimism. Francona's leadership, paired with a rotation led by Hunter Greene (4-2, 2.36 ERA), positions the Reds as contenders in the NL Central. As they face upcoming series against the Cubs and Pirates, maintaining this momentum could solidify their postseason aspirations, making this streak a defining moment in their 2025 campaign In Seattle, the Mariners have prioritized season ticket holders for the 2025 MLB season, offering exclusive benefits like priority postseason ticket access, discounts on merchandise (15% off, 20% on Tuesdays), dining at The Boxyard (15% off), and parking. Through the MLB Ballpark app, members manage tickets, forward them, or sell extras on StubHub, the official fan-to-fan marketplace. However, the Mariners strictly regulate reselling, classifying those who buy primarily to resell as "Ticket Brokers," potentially losing benefits or facing account cancellation. Posts on X highlight similar policies in Indianapolis, where the Colts sent letters to season ticket holders, warning that purchasing tickets solely for resale violates ticketing policies. For the Indianapolis Indians (MiLB), 2025 season ticket holders enjoy up to 40% off gate prices, priority seating, exclusive event invitations, on-field batting practice, and a personal service representative. Flexible plans range from full-season to mini or flex packages, catering to varied schedules. Both teams emphasize enhancing fan experiences while enforcing strict anti-resale measures to protect loyal fans, reflecting a broader trend in sports ticketing to reward committed supporters and curb profiteering.

Lawmakers around the world are setting their sights on ‘dark patterns’, the way consumer choice is manipulated wholesale by companies for profit – either directly by upselling and herding them into higher yielding decisions, or locking them into services, or “data grabs” that can be monetised indirectly. Australia is next off the rank, and businesses should take action now, starting with UX design, according to Chandni Gupta, Deputy CEO of influential think tank the Consumer Policy Research Centre, who’s work underpins key planks of the ACCC’s regulatory overhauls and which holds sway in Canberra.Dark patterns are “entrenched” across the digital economy – with companies “reverse engineering” the “nudge” principles of Daniel Kahneman’s behavioural economics to serve profit rather than help people make better choices, says Gupta. Already, the likes of LinkedIn, Amazon, TikTok, Meta and Epic Games have run afoul of regulators, while ticketing platform StubHub has conducted experiments that show the double-digit profit impact of manipulating consumer choice via hidden costs. Gupta, back from a global tour or regulators, lawmakers and enforcement bodies, and armed with a fresh report on her findings, says the practice is so widespread across the digital economy that most young adults have probably never lived in a world where they are not being manipulated. AI risks “supercharging” the practice – and making dark patterns darker still.But Gupta warns businesses to prepare for regulation, enforcement and redress, with the Australian government committed to a ban on unfair business practices – and a strong overlap between dark patterns and the Privacy overhaul now gearing up for its second act. She sees profit upside for those that overhaul UX design now “to put the person and their wellbeing at the centre” rather than “waiting to be caught”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Goons,Another episode chatting about embarrassing things about life.This time, I chat about why The Last of Us is embarrassing and why Stub Hub should really go out of business.xx,Beastly

Today, on TechCrunch's Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff and Anthony Ha are unpacking the week's news, including the possible return of the SPAC in an uncertain IPO market. It's a curious moment for a public debut, as Kirsten points out, especially after so much chatter that 2025 would be the big comeback year for blockbuster IPOs, but some major players like Klarna and StubHub have already hit pause. And as investor Mark Goldberg put it on this week's show, folks holding their breath for a fintech IPO wave this year “are going to be blue in the face.” Listen to the full episode to hear about: How Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos's AI voices could be taking over a crosswalk near you Figma's IPO plans, and questions on the Equity crew's mind ahead of the S-1. How Hugging Face's latest acquisition confirms its push into humanoid robotics The latest wave of OpenAI models, updates to its o3 and o4-mini reasoning models, and why all eyes are on the bigger launch still to come: GPT-5. Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned! Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.  Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes here. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. We'd also like to thank TechCrunch's audience development team. Thank you so much for listening, and we'll talk to you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's always turmoil - tariff volatility is just today's I've been doing this at TicketManager for going on 18 years. I can't remember a period longer than 30 days when there wasn't some crazy turmoil in the world. It's a selling point for the news and something people say to each other all the time to justify whatever they're looking to justify—whether it's anxiety, poor performance, or a lack of vision for the future. Since we started this company, we have had a Global recession, a Series A squeeze, a global pandemic, the city around our HQ burned down, a Covid bounce, a white-collar recession, historic inflation, and on and on. Today, it's the tariff volatility Tomorrow it'll be something else. That's the game. As an entrepreneur, complaining about it and yearning for certainty is a waste of time. If it were easy, everyone would do it. There's nothing better than thriving through those things. It brings a sense of accomplishment I didn't understand going in. StubHub pulls its IPO as the ticketing darlings of the mid-2010s are cratering. When I left StubHub in 2007, I had drinks with a couple of executives there. They couldn't believe why I was leaving. I told them, simply: I don't think you have any defensible moat. Eventually, the content providers, tours, bands, and teams are going to find a way to get back control of what they're selling. And I believe they should have that control. Then what? It turns out I was very wrong about how long it took, but we're here now. The primaries are stronger than ever. Ticketmaster and Live Nation are thriving, Tickets.com is doing well, and AXS is growing and has found its market. All three are monetizing their tech and including secondary in their offerings. The secondary, however? Behind the scenes, there are a lot of phone calls from investors and weary CEOs looking for homes for companies that were supposedly worth hundreds of millions or “billions” just a few years ago. StubHub can't find a way to service its debt Vivid Seats' market cap has dropped to under 600 million, making it nearly impossible for them to go private. Meanwhile, investor Todd Boehly is getting heat in London for his involvement in the secondary. The list goes on and on. There are many other darlings who raised too much money and still can't turn a profit. If they stop paying for CAC, the numbers get terrifying (StubHub is in this boat - anyone who read their S1 saw the inefficient marketing spend). The spigot has closed. And some big names are starting to look like they're about to become zombies if someone doesn't pick them up on the cheap. I believe there will be at least two transactions and two CEO scalps by Q2 2026. Augusta further proves the big are getting bigger. The Masters market went bonkers this week. It's a trend that's been happening recently with major events that have a static home. The sought-after events that have a regular home are becoming increasingly powerful, while events and teams in smaller markets are struggling. Companies are still spending; they're just moving the spending around as they become more sophisticated. I had lunch with a mentor several years ago, and he said something that still bothers me today. He was talking about how AI is coming and it's probably going to wipe out the middle class. He used the example of truck drivers, thousands of whom were going to be out of work in the near future. He told me, "You have to get on the other side of the fence before there is no middle class, because that's how it is in most of the world" (he is not from the United States and does not live here). That gap seems to be growing in live events right now. People can't get enough of the top events, like The Masters, The Kentucky Derby, The US Open of Tennis, and The PLAYERS; they're all thriving. There seems to be no end in sight to their hospitality offerings. The customers can't get enough. To that end, our team on the ground is reporting a number of broken StubHub orders. Customers coming to us asking for help after they went to pick up their badges and were turned away. Augusta is going to shut down the secondary market. And we're here for it.

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Trump Ends De Minimis Loophole, Impacting Cross-Border E-Commerce – Starting May 2, duty-free imports under $800 will be subject to a 30% tariff or $25 per item—hitting fast-growing players like Temu and Shein and reshaping the U.S. import landscape.Klarna Halts IPO Amid Tariff Uncertainty – Klarna pauses its highly anticipated $15B IPO as new trade policies spark investor hesitation, joining other companies like StubHub in waiting out market volatility.QVC Launches 24/7 Livestream Shopping on TikTok – QVC partners with TikTok to stream shoppable content non-stop, tapping into a younger audience and redefining social commerce.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

Today on Upstream, we're sharing an episode of The Riff (originally aired on April 1, 2025). Erik Torenberg and Byrne Hobart explore the shifting dynamics of global trade between China and the US, the potential for AI to replace senior rather than junior roles in the workplace, and the economic structure of live entertainment markets like StubHub. —

Stubhub has filed for it's upcoming IPO.In this podcast I dive into the meaty details you need to know before one of the most valuable privately held marketplaces makes it's NYSE debut.We cover:* Business model* Key metrics* Market opportunity* 12 Key themes* 3 Red Flags* Bull / Bear caseNone of this is investment advice. If you want the full breakdown go to mostlymetrics.comThis podcast is sponsored by Gelt. You already know tax season isn't just a deadline—it's a lever.At Gelt, they work with CFOs who aren't just looking to stay compliant—they're looking to unlock strategic value from their tax position. Think: optimized entity structures, real-time visibility across complex ownership, and proactive tax planning that actually moves the needle on cash flow.And here's the thing: the tax landscape is changing fast—especially for high-growth businesses, alternative investors, and companies navigating multi-entity complexity. Whether it's preparing for a capital event, evaluating compensation structures, or just avoiding costly surprises, your tax strategy should be as agile as the rest of your business.They give you quarterly strategy check-ins and proactive estimates designed to lower your effective tax rate, protect equity value, and drive long-term efficiency—all delivered through clear communication with your Gelt CPA and a powerful, modern platform.10% off year one - https://go.joingelt.com/mostlymetrics Get full access to Mostly metrics at www.mostlymetrics.com/subscribe

A cybercrime crew stole and then resold more than 900 digital tickets to Taylor Swift concerts and other pricey events on StubHub, according to prosecutors in New York. The international scam involved people working in Jamaica for a firm contracted by the online ticket marketplace, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. The contractors stole the URLs of tickets purchased on StubHub and emailed them to others in New York, who then downloaded and resold them on StubHub at exorbitant prices, she said. The crew raked in more than $600,000 in profits over roughly a year between June 2022 and July 2023, according to prosecutors. The majority of the stolen tickets were for Swift's Eras Tour, but the thieves also boosted ones for Adele and Ed Sheeran concerts, NBA games and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. Katz added that investigators are still determining the extent of the operation, including other potential co-conspirators. Two of those involved, Tyrone Rose and Shamara Simmons, were arrested and charged with grand larceny, computer tampering and conspiracy, Katz's office said. Rose, 20, was among those in Jamaica who redirected purchased tickets to the emails of Simmons, 31, and another accomplice based in the New York City borough of Queens, according to prosecutors. Rose was apprehended while he was visiting New York and was ordered to surrender his passport, Katz's office said. He and Simmons pleaded not guilty and were released pending their next court date. The public defender's office representing Rose declined to comment, and lawyers for Simmons didn't immediately respond. StubHub said that it had discovered the criminal scheme and reported it to authorities and its third-party customer service vendor. The company said it has since terminated its relationship with the vendor and strengthened its security measures. All ticket orders so far identified as impacted by the theft have also been replaced or fully refunded, according to StubHub. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

23andMe Bankrupt, StubHub IPO, and ICE Reshuffle

This week, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg discuss the transformative impact of technological change on global trade, AI's disruption of senior roles, the debate over AI-generated art, and market dynamics—particularly in live entertainment ticketing—offering a wide-ranging and thought-provoking discussion. ---

On WSJ's Take On the Week, co-host Telis Demos and guest co-host Miriam Gottfried dive into the impending 25 percent tariffs that are set to be placed on global automotive imports to the U.S. Then, we explore what the bond market tells us and what a decrease in the U.S. Treasury yields means for investors. Plus, is the IPO market buzzing? Provider of specialized cloud-computing services, CoreWeave, is the latest company to debut for trading. With companies like StubHub, eToro, and Klarna also announcing public offerings, does this mean more deals are on the horizon? Later on the show, Telis and Miriam discuss what we can expect from the forthcoming jobs report and how it will offer a big clue to where the economy is heading with Aditya Bhave, a senior U.S. economist for Bank of America's investment banking arm BofA Securities. Bhave shares his take on why concerns of stagflation may be "overstated" and why there's no margin for error on the Federal Reserve's inflation mandate. This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Gunjan Banerji, lead writer for Live Markets, and Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com.  To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com  Further Reading Corporate America's Euphoria Over Trump's ‘Golden Age' Is Giving Way to Distress  Trump Considers More Limited Tariff Plans  For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. 

StubHub is the #1 secondary ticket marketplace… but the biz totally depends on scalpers.Napster still exists (?) and just got bought for $207M… because “Say my name, say my name.”23&M is bankrupt, but 15M customers have a question… ummm, what about my DNA?Plus, the newest economic indicator is “Recession Brunette”... $STUB $ME $EBAYWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Goldfish Crackers

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, Rob highlights StubHub's upcoming IPO driven by high demand for live events, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, Rob highlights StubHub's upcoming IPO driven by high demand for live events, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San RafaelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Are mergers and acquisitions officially back on the menu of Silicon Valley? Are cameras coming to the Apple Watch? Devs, does your AI experience line up with your peers? And how Broadway is using AI live translation to reach new audiences.Sponsors:Timeline.com/rideLinks:DNA Tester 23andMe Files Bankruptcy to Sell Firm, CEO Quits (Bloomberg)Big Startup Deals Soar to $55 Billion, Passing Quarterly Record (Bloomberg)Ticket reseller StubHub files for an IPO (Axios)AI Chip Startup FuriosaAI Rejects Meta's $800 Million Offer (Bloomberg)Google is rolling out Gemini's real-time AI video features (The Verge)Apple Working on Turning Watches Into AI Devices With Cameras (Bloomberg)How Software Engineers Actually Use AI (Wired)New York's longest-running play offers AI-powered live translations to attract new audiences (Semafor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On Hacking Humans, this week Dave Bittner is on vacation so our two hosts Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of N2K's daily space podcast, T-Minus), are sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. Our hosts start out with some follow up on chicken talk from last week. Maria shares the story of scammers impersonating police officers in England to steal cryptocurrency by exploiting leaked personal data, creating fake fraud reports, and tricking victims into revealing their seed phrases, leading to losses totaling £1 million. Joe has two stories this week, his first one is on a $21 million "Grandparent Scam" in which 25 Canadians were charged for running a scheme from Montreal call centers, posing as grandchildren in distress to deceive elderly Americans into handing over money, with 23 suspects already arrested. Joe's second story is on two people charged in a ticket scam that exploited a loophole in StubHub's system to steal and resell over 900 tickets—mostly for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour—netting more than $600,000 in profit before being caught by the Queens D.A.'s Cybercrime Unit. We have a special catch of the day this week, where we are joined by N2K's own Ma'ayan Plaut, who joins to discuss going out of business scams. Resources and links to stories: ‘Fake police call cryptocurrency investors to steal their funds Dozens of Canadians Are Charged in $21 Million ‘Grandparent Scam' 2 People Charged with Taylor Swift Eras Tour Ticket Scam That Allegedly Netted More Than $600K BBB Scam Alert: How to spot a fake "going out of business" sale Joann Fabric's going out of business scam You can hear more from the T-Minus space daily show here. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@n2k.com.

Travel advisories are in effect as a major snowstorm descends upon the GTA; A new auditor report found that work orders were not created promptly, or at all, for at least 19 per cent of deficiencies identified by park inspections; One Toronto student who sold tickets for thousands of dollars says he has not been given his money by StubHub yet.

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MUSICNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear that the league has not jumped to any conclusions about the rape allegations against Jay-Z Elton John is the TIME Icon of the Year, and during an interview decided to share his thoughts on cannabisThe founder of France's Hellfest claims that Foo Fighters canceled a planned summer 2025 tour. Ben Barbaud was asked by Le Parisien how he came to book Muse after he'd said in previous years he wouldn't have the group at the at the heavy metal-focused festival.Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Shinedown and Nickelback are the headliners at the new Boardwalk Rock Fest. The inaugural event is set for May 17th and 18th in Ocean City, Maryland. Tickets go on sale Friday through its website. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged. She shared the news via an Instagram carousel on Wednesday, Dec. 11, including an up-close snap of her engagement ring and a pic of her and Blanco celebrating their engagement with laughs and a hug. Political scandals are in New Jersey's DNA. But this is easily the most egregious one I've ever heard of: Congressman Josh Gottheimer posted a screenshot of his Spotify Wrapped last Friday, and it was ALL-SPRINGSTEEN. The top five tracks were "Thunder Road", "Because the Night", "Glory Days", "Badlands", and "The Rising".Linkin Park have joined Jelly Roll and Coldplay as performers on the Billboard Music Awards, which will air on FOX tomorrow (Thursday) night.Billboard Music Awards air live on FOX. Michelle Buteau hosts.The Game Awards 2024 stream live on social media.Daft Punk's 2003 anime film Interstella 5555: The Story of the Secret Star System screens in theaters.TVSofronio Vasquez was crowned the winner of The Voice season 26!Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner reveals that has has incurable bone marrow cancer. In an interview with People magazine, the 72-year-old says the diagnosis came soon after he married Theresa Nist and that the news contributed to their shocking divorce after only three months of marriage.The 2025 Academy Awards will be streamed live for the first time.Rob Schneider says he's developing an all-female talk show to rival "The View".A four-part docuseries about "Saturday Night Live" hits Peacock on January 16th.MISC"Time" magazine will name Donald Trump its Person of the Year for the second time.AND FINALLYSecondary market ticket retailer StubHub has released its list of the Top In-Demand Global Artists of 2024 and it's no surprise that Taylor Swift is number-one.While contemporary acts occupied the first six slots, the veteran war horses brought up the rear with the Eagles at seven, The Rolling Stones eight, Billy Joel nine, and U2 10.We cover the complete list:Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear that the league has not jumped to any conclusions about the rape allegations against Jay-Z  Elton John is the TIME Icon of the Year, and during an interview decided to share his thoughts on cannabis The founder of France's Hellfest claims that Foo Fighters canceled a planned summer 2025 tour. Ben Barbaud was asked by Le Parisien how he came to book Muse after he'd said in previous years he wouldn't have the group at the at the heavy metal-focused festival. Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Shinedown and Nickelback are the headliners at the new Boardwalk Rock Fest. The inaugural event is set for May 17th and 18th in Ocean City, Maryland. Tickets go on sale Friday through its website.  Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged. She shared the news via an Instagram carousel on Wednesday, Dec. 11, including an up-close snap of her engagement ring and a pic of her and Blanco celebrating their engagement with laughs and a hug. Political scandals are in New Jersey's DNA. But this is easily the most egregious one I've ever heard of: Congressman Josh Gottheimer posted a screenshot of his Spotify Wrapped last Friday, and it was ALL-SPRINGSTEEN. The top five tracks were "Thunder Road", "Because the Night", "Glory Days", "Badlands", and "The Rising". Linkin Park have joined Jelly Roll and Coldplay as performers on the Billboard Music Awards, which will air on FOX tomorrow (Thursday) night. Billboard Music Awards air live on FOX. Michelle Buteau hosts. The Game Awards 2024 stream live on social media. Daft Punk's 2003 anime film Interstella 5555: The Story of the Secret Star System screens in theaters. TV Sofronio Vasquez was crowned the winner of The Voice season 26! Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner reveals that has has incurable bone marrow cancer. In an interview with People magazine, the 72-year-old says the diagnosis came soon after he married Theresa Nist and that the news contributed to their shocking divorce after only three months of marriage. The 2025 Academy Awards will be streamed live for the first time. Rob Schneider says he's developing an all-female talk show to rival "The View". A four-part docuseries about "Saturday Night Live" hits Peacock on January 16th. MISC "Time" magazine will name Donald Trump its Person of the Year for the second time. AND FINALLY Secondary market ticket retailer StubHub has released its list of the Top In-Demand Global Artists of 2024 and it's no surprise that Taylor Swift is number-one. While contemporary acts occupied the first six slots, the veteran war horses brought up the rear with the Eagles at seven, The Rolling Stones eight, Billy Joel nine, and U2 10. We cover the complete list: Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode of the Sports Marketing Machine Podcast, host Jeremy Neisser explores the pros and cons of selling tickets to brokers. He discusses the historical context of ticket brokering, its evolution, and the implications for teams in terms of revenue, fan experience, and pricing strategies. The conversation highlights key considerations for teams when deciding whether to engage with ticket brokers, including inventory management, pricing strategies, and maintaining fan loyalty. Neisser emphasizes the importance of understanding both the benefits and drawbacks of working with brokers to make informed decisions.TakeawaysSelling tickets to brokers can provide immediate revenue.Brokers can help teams manage unsold inventory.Ticket prices can become inflated when sold through brokers.Fans may feel disconnected from teams when buying through brokers.Brokers have sophisticated platforms for selling tickets.Teams miss out on valuable buyer data when selling to brokers.Setting limits on ticket purchases can help maintain control.Collaborating with brokers can lead to better pricing strategies.Dynamic pricing systems can help teams compete with brokers.Understanding the pros and cons is crucial for teams. Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Ticket Brokering01:07 - The Evolution of Ticket Brokers02:33 - Pros of Selling to Ticket Brokers04:01 - Cons of Selling to Ticket Brokers07:24 - Key Considerations for Teams10:34 - Strategies for Managing Broker RelationshipsLogitix can help team post their existing inventory on places like StubHub, etc. Reach out to Travis Apple - tapple@logitix.com if you are interested. Make sure you share that you heard it on the Sports Marketing Machine podcast Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

Venture Capital Insights: A Journey with Rafe FurstI'm thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast, where I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Rafe. This guy is a powerhouse: a five-time founder, two-time unicorn venture capitalist, World Series of Poker champion, and soon-to-be author of "The Future of Venture Capital," coming in early 2025. Here's a sneak peek into our conversation that you won't want to miss:Key Takeaways from Rafe's JourneyFrom Venice Beach to Stanford:   Rafe's entrepreneurial spirit sparked early in Venice Beach, selling electroplated jewelry.   His academic journey at Stanford in AI during the late 80s and early 90s set the stage for his tech ventures.Bootstrapping to Success:   Rafe's first venture, "Pick'em Sports," was a precursor to daily fantasy sports, leading to a successful exit.   He emphasizes the value of bootstrapping and the lessons learned from early entrepreneurial efforts.Poker Champion Insights:   Winning the World Series of Poker taught Rafe about risk management and strategic thinking.   His poker journey also led to launching a company focused on teaching poker strategies.Venture Capital Wisdom:   Rafe's venture capital philosophy includes understanding market volatility and the concept of the "anti-portfolio."   He shares candid stories of passing on investments like StubHub, Coinbase, and Airbnb, while celebrating successes like Full Tilt Poker and Bitcoin.Future of Venture Capital:   Rafe's upcoming book explores evolving VC strategies, advocating for a diversified investment approach.   He draws parallels to "Moneyball," focusing on undervalued opportunities and the importance of founder characteristics.AI and Blockchain Potential:   Rafe is excited about AI enhancing human capabilities and the rise of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).   He believes these technologies will revolutionize business and corporate governance.Family Offices and Innovation:   Rafe encourages family offices to embrace AI and innovative strategies to compete with larger VC firms.   He highlights the growing trend among younger generations to leverage technology for impactful investments.Why You Should ListenReal Stories, Real Lessons:** Rafe's journey from a young entrepreneur to a seasoned VC offers invaluable insights.Future Trends:** Get ahead of the curve with Rafe's thoughts on AI, blockchain, and the future of venture capital.Personal Growth:** Learn about the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and balancing success with meaningful relationships.Tune In!Don't miss out on this episode packed with wisdom and actionable insights. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about the future of venture capital, this conversation is for you.Send us a textConnect with Kip on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kipknippel/Watch Bite-Sized Clips on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@capitalistculture/shorts

This week Kelley and Jordan go over, "Confessions of a Shopaholic." In this episode they warn people about Stubhub, they think that you should never pick up someone else's phone, and warn you to never date your boss. Use our special link https://zen.ai/0LmmcoxSI8fB_4ix3nioEncL0–7XVkMKbLJizxRQqXv4 to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/0LmmcoxSI8fB_4ix3nioEr1GvXnsPkWemdSR5s0AtUc to save 20% off anything you order. Listen to us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-you-think-youre-iconic/id1528462095 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sV5jnnsnI7mcCk3pA7yVT?si=rD_0rUScQS2y2arFbbJZPg&dl_branch=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sytyipodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SYTYIPODCAST Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClWbWmlH_IEXGy9Dbbeg--A

A fun chat with Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White all about their new book The Author's Guide to Murder, pantaboots, prosecco, and why they will never divulge who wrote for which characters. Plus – Dave possibly commits election fraud while striking his set, Laura nurses their daughter, and Andrew is outraged at StubHub. … Continue reading Ep. 271 Fifty Shades Of Plaid With Lauren Willig, Beatriz Williams & Karen White

Jack and Shawn breakdown Kentucky's 31-point win over Minnesota State. We're excited to announce our new sponsoring partner, Wunderfan! Wunderfan is a first of its kind basketball arena rewards app where fans earn real rewards simply by cheering for their favorite team. All you need to do is head to the app store to download the app, check in once you're at the game, and let your earnings grow! It's that easy. During each game you attend you'll earn in the background once you press “Start.” Once you have enough earnings you can redeem for gift cards to your favorite brands like: Fanatics, Dick's, Lululemon, StubHub, Home Depot, & Many More. There's even ticket giveaways & fun contests you can use your points to enter. New rewards are added weekly!

Transportation and infrastructure are next in our 19 episodes on the 34 key issues in Election 2024. Ric recounts an experience with StubHub that just might save you an unwanted surprise. He answers a listener question on the trend of companies to go private and how you can invest. And a conversation with Tom Bradley, Chief Client Officer at Schwab, on the impact of the "great wealth transfer". #TransportationPolicy #InfrastructureDebate #VoterDecision #PublicTransitVsCars #TrumpVsHarris #FederalGrants #TransportationFunding #PrivateInvesting #InvestmentRisks #LiquidityIssues #HighFees #PublicVsPrivate #StockMarketTrends #PrivateEquity #TicketScam #StubHubIssues #RefundWaiting #LastMinuteTickets #EaglesConcert #ComedyNight #WealthTransfer #FinancialAdvisors #NextGenerationWealth #EstatePlanning #InvestmentRetention #MillennialInvestors #WealthManagement #CryptoInvesting #AdvisoryRelationships #CharitableGiving ----- Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152  Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----   Links from today's show:   2024 Schwab Independent Advisor Outlook Study: https://advisorservices.schwab.com/resource/schwab-independent-advisor-outlook-study-2024 Schwab Advisor Services: https://advisorservices.schwab.com/ Schwab IMPACT Conference: https://impact.schwab.com/ Schwab thinkpipes RIA platform: https://advisorservices.schwab.com/thinkpipes Schwab iRebal RIA platform: https://advisorservices.schwab.com/irebal Schwab Donor-Advised Fund: https://www.schwab.com/donor-advised-fund Tom Bradley E-mail Address: Tom.Bradley@Schwab.com  Click here for Ric's worksheet to help you evaluate the candidates The 34 Issues of Election 2024 – The Daily Podcasts https://thetayf.com/blogs/this-weeks-stories/tagged/election-2024 Kamala Harris Official Campaign Website Policy Page: https://www.kamalaharris.com/issues/ Donald Trump Official Campaign Website Policy Page: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/platform 11/13 Webinar - An Innovative Way to Generate Income in a World of Declining Rates: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/november-13-2024-an-innovative-way-to-generate-income 10/9 Webinar Replay- Crypto for RIAs: Yield, Staking, Lending and Custody. What's beyond the ETFs? https://dacfp.com/events/crypto-for-rias-yield-staking-lending-and-custody-whats-beyond-the-etfs/ Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets including Crypto Taxation Course/Webinar: https://dacfp.com/certification/ -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----   Brought to you by:   Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee

This week, we're diving into the supernatural world of ghosts, ghost hunting, and all things spooky! In this episode, we also review four 2024 films:Caddo LakeMonster SummerWoman of the YearThe ApprenticeSmile 2Join us for an eerie discussion and our detailed reviews of these upcoming films!

In this episode of The Scene Snobs Podcast, we're tackling the age-old question: Should all movies be considered "art"?

In Episode 349 of The Scene Snobs Podcast, we're diving into the fascinating world of movie prisons! Join us as we discuss which cinematic prisons work best, reveal our Top 5 Prison Movies, and review two of 2024's most anticipated films: Megapolis and The Wild Robot.This episode is packed with intriguing discussions, cinematic insights, and in-depth reviews—perfect for movie buffs and prison movie enthusiasts alike!

Jeff and Lason spend time with former coach and Olympian Sherry Wynn. Sherry is a Two-Time Olympian, National Basketball Coach of The Year, and Amazon Three-Time Best Selling Author. She is an in-demand internationally renowned speaker who frequently speaks for up to 14,000 people at a time including companies such as StubHub, AnyTime Fitness, New York Life, Edward Jones, and Technicolor. Sherry is known as a leader of leaders and a visionary of visionaries who has written five books including her forth-coming and much anticipated book titled, Winning Leadership: Seven Secrets for Employee Champions and Sales Superstars. https://www.thewinningleadershipcompany.com/about/

In Episode 348 of The Scene Snobs Podcast, we're diving into the fascinating world of book adaptations, with a special focus on the works of Stephen King. Join us as we debate whether the book is better, share our Top 5 Book to Movie Adaptations, and review two of 2024's highly anticipated films: Transformers One and Afraid.This episode is perfect for book lovers and movie buffs alike! Don't miss out on this engaging discussion that blends literature with cinema.

On today's MJ Morning Show: Ring Rescue Morons in the news Sardine diet Local (former) mobster liked MJ's post MJ's Instagram Hooters waitress wore this accessory and her tips skyrocked Instagram - Guy screaming in a restaurant Instagram - Tom Cruise's apartment viewed from a Dolphin Cruise Diddy audio and news Roxanne says hi to Rocco and 3-year-old Luna MJ's data was breached again Denis Philips on the weather system in the Gulf of Mexico NFL player missed wedding because he was playing Woman tried to purchase tickets from Stub Hub, now out $1,200 MJ's ice cream Slap fighting? Jim Carrey's home for sale faces multiple price cuts Kim Kardashian met with the Menendez Brothers Possible reboot of a TV show... Lactaid recall Boars Head is deep cleaning the facility it is closing... Too little, too late?

In Episode 347 of The Scene Snobs Podcast, we dive into another thrilling true crime episode! Join us as Mick brings a mystery to solve, we count down our Top 5 Movie Detectives, and review two of 2024's most anticipated films: The Killer's Game and Speak No Evil.This episode is packed with suspense, intrigue, and cinematic analysis—perfect for true crime enthusiasts and movie lovers alike.

In Episode 346 of The Scene Snobs Podcast, we celebrate New York City and its role as a cinematic icon! From stage-to-screen adaptations to our Top 5 Movies Based in NYC, this episode covers the city that never sleeps in all its movie magic. Plus, we review two of 2024's highly anticipated films: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Rebel Ridge.Join us LIVE on Tuesday, September 10th @ 8 PM EST for an engaging discussion about NYC in film and what makes these movies so unforgettable.

In Episode 345 of The Scene Snobs Podcast, we explore the portrayal of friendships in movies and TV. Are these on-screen friendships truly reflective of real life, or do they fall short? We'll be breaking down our thoughts with SPecial Guests The VHS Club Podcast, we are also counting down our Top 5 Best Friends in Movies, and reviewing two highly anticipated 2024 films: The Deliverance and Strange Darling.Join us LIVE on Tuesday, September 3rd @ 8 PM EST for an engaging discussion on friendship in film and what makes these relationships so compelling on screen.

Welcome to The Scene Snobs Podcast Episode 344: A Podcast of Revenge! Join us as we explore the fascinating and often glorified theme of revenge in cinema. In this special live episode, we'll be counting down our Top 5 Revenge Movies and reviewing two of 2024's most anticipated films: Blink Twice and The Crow.

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan from Forbes.com to chat about some recent concerts he's attended, including Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Sheila E, Def Leppard, and even Barry Manilow (which only cost him $8 on StubHub). They also discuss some cool interviews Jim has done with McKenna Grace (the talented young actress from the new "Ghostbusters" movies), Gavin Rossdale, Mike Einziger, and more. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to share funny karaoke stories, and they continue their hilarious discussion of the magical early 2000s, reminiscing about the era of Gnarls Barkley, Teen Vogue, and Silly Bandz. Plus, they finish up their culinary tour of India. [Ep273]

-Per Forbes' write-up on the StubHub report, schools like Oklahoma---who aren't even in the Top 10 of largest increase in ticket sales this year---have sales four times higher than last year already-The top 8 teams of largest increase in ticket sales from 2023 are ALL teams changing conferences this season…so maybe we predicted the death of college football's popularity too soon?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So far this year, the city of Boston has recorded a grand total of 8 homicides while the similarly populated city of Washington D.C has had 110. Professor Thomas Abt, founding director of the Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction explains what Boston is doing right. Plus, noted nutrition expert, Michael Jacobson reveals his latest project, The National Food Museum, to promote critical thinking about food's impact on health, the environment, farm animal welfare, social equity, global and domestic hunger, and how the food industry and politics affect what we eat.Thomas Abt is the founding director of the Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (VRC) and an associate research professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Professor Abt is the author of "Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence—and a Bold New Plan for Peace in the Streets" His work is cited in academic journals and featured in major media outlets, both print and video. His TED talk on community violence has been viewed more than 200,000 times.Here's the important thing to remember. It's not just about police, and it can't just be about police… It's also important to have balance… So, while you're engaging these high-risk individuals, these people who are most likely to shoot or be shot, you need to back up those warnings of enforcement with offers of support and services. And that's something that's happening in Boston.Thomas AbtWhen you look at correlations between the restrictiveness of state laws and about how many guns there are, it's about the access to guns. And when access to guns is particularly easy, that's when you have higher rates of violence. Now, in D.C. they have restrictive gun laws, but they're closer to states that have much more permissive laws, particularly in the South. And no city is an island.Thomas AbtWhile you're hearing a lot of fear mongering out there about violent crime. The truth is that we have erased that massive surge that happened during the pandemic. And that's very good news.Thomas AbtMichael Jacobson holds a PhD. in microbiology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he co-founded and then led the Center for Science in the Public Interest for four decades. Dr. Jacobson is the author of “Salt Wars: The Battle Over the Biggest Killer in the American Diet.” And he is the founder of the National Food Museum.Some of the exhibits will focus on how healthier diets could improve our health, how better farming techniques could improve the climate. And there's that intersection between climate and health. I thought of making a cow a symbol for the museum. Or maybe an anti-symbol, because meat-eating is a major contributor to disease; and it's a major contributor to climate change and other environmental issues and animal welfare issues, of course. The museum will get into those.Michael JacobsonThere are so many fascinating issues related to food. You know, I think about the history of the human diet, going back to the Stone Age, say 10 or 12 ,000 years ago, and the future of the human diet. It would be wonderful to have an exhibit, showing how diet has changed and may well change in the next 75 years, when many kids just growing up will still be alive.Michael JacobsonAnd in addition to all the wonderful improvements that you're going to exhibit and inform people about once this museum gets underway, you want people to enjoy it and have fun. That's what you've always been about, Mike.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Franceso DeSantisNews 8/7/241. Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Walz who presided over the passage of an impressive list of progressive priorities in Minnesota, arrayed a broad coalition of Democratic leaders behind his bid for the VP slot, including organized labor, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. His key rival, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, faced increasing scrutiny over his support for anti-public school vouchers, his history of anti-Palestinian racism, and involvement with the shady cover-up in the death of Ellen Greenberg. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler praised the selection of Walz, writing in a statement “By selecting Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, Kamala Harris chose a principled fighter and labor champion who will stand up for working people and strengthen this historic ticket.”2. In the UK, the new Labour government continues sending mixed signals on their Middle East policy. Last Friday, the Daily Mail reported the government had implemented a “secret arms boycott,” of Israel, supposedly “freez[ing] applications for new weapons export licences.” Yet on Monday, the Middle East Eye reported that the government has denied this report and maintains that “there has been ‘no change' in its approach to export licences.” The Guardian adds “Although [British] military exports to Israel were only estimated at £18.2m last year, an arms embargo is widely perceived as an appropriate and powerful means to register disapproval of Israel's actions towards the Palestinians.”3. The Canary, a left-wing British new outlet, reports “During the early hours of the morning of Tuesday 6 August, six Palestine Action activists were arrested after they broke inside and damaged weaponry inside the highly secured Bristol manufacturing hub of Israel's largest weapons company, Elbit Systems.” According to this report, the group “used a prison van to smash through the outer perimeter and the roller shutters into the building,” and “Once…inside, they began damaging…machinery and Israeli quadcopter drones.” As the Canary notes, “Elbit System…supplies up to 85% of Israel's military drones and land-based equipment.” Palestine Action issued a statement on this protest, writing “As a party to the Genocide Convention, Britain has a responsibility to prevent the occurrence of genocide. When our government fails to abide by their legal and moral obligations, it's the responsibility of ordinary people to take direct action.”4. Semafor reports “In January, The Wall Street Journal made an explosive claim: Quoting ‘intelligence reports,' the paper reported that not only had 12 members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, or UNRWA, taken part in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, but 10% of the relief agency's 12,000 workers in Gaza had ties to militant groups.” Yet, “months later, the paper's top editor overseeing standards privately made an admission: The paper didn't know — and still doesn't know —whether the allegation, based on Israeli intelligence reports, was true.” As Semafor notes, the fact that this story was “based on information [the paper] could not verify is a startling acknowledgment, and calls into question the validity of the claims.” This unconfirmed story resulted in more than a dozen nations – among them the US, the UK, and Germany – freezing their funding for UNRWA, totaling $450 million.5. Federal News Network reports “The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved… funding the Defense Department at $852.2 billion, a 3.3% increase over fiscal [year] 2024.” In other words, another year, another $10 billion for the Pentagon. In 2023, the Department of Defense failed its sixth audit in a row, per Reuters.In more positive news, this has been a banner week for consumer protection action at the federal level.6. On August 2nd, the FTC reported “On behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice sued video-sharing platform TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, as well as its affiliated companies, with flagrantly violating a children's privacy law—the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act—and also alleged they infringed an existing FTC 2019 consent order against TikTok for violating COPPA.” Specifically, “The complaint alleges defendants failed to comply with the COPPA requirement to notify and obtain parental consent before collecting and using personal information from children under the age of 13.” FTC Chair Lina Khan is quoted saying “TikTok knowingly and repeatedly violated kids' privacy, threatening the safety of millions of children across the country…The FTC will continue to use the full scope of its authorities to protect children online—especially as firms deploy increasingly sophisticated digital tools to surveil kids and profit from their data.”7. On August 1st, the Consumer Product Safety Commission ruled that online retail titan Amazon qualifies as a “distributor” and “therefore bears a legal responsibility for recalling dangerous products and informing customers and the public,” per NPR. This report continues to say this decision “stems from a lawsuit filed by the CPSC against Amazon in 2021 over a slew of [unsafe] products offered on the retailer's platform… [including] children's sleepwear that didn't meet federal flammability standards, carbon monoxide detectors that failed to detect carbon monoxide and sound their alarms, and hair dryers that didn't protect against electrocution when immersed in water. Amazon sold more than 418,000 units between 2018 and 2021.” Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog director at U.S. PIRG is quoted saying “This order is about making sure Amazon is just as accountable as every other company that sells products to consumers who often think that if something is for sale, it must be safe.”8. AP reports “Coca-Cola…said Friday it will pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest to the Internal Revenue Service while it appeals a final federal tax court decision in a case dating back 17 years.” This lawsuit began in 2015 and centered around how the beverage giant “calculate[s] U.S. income based on profits amounting to more than $9 billion from foreign licensees and affiliates.” The company has been enjoying increased profitability this quarter, reportedly “boosted by product price increases.”9. “The D.C. attorney general is suing online ticket provider StubHub for allegedly adding surprise fees onto a needlessly long checkout process in violation of local consumer protection laws,” the Washington Post reports. Specifically, this suit alleges “StubHub deceives customers by offering them an incomplete price at first, then making them go through a purchase process that can involve more than 12 pages — with a timer to impart a sense of urgency — and adding extra fees.” The office of Brian Schwalb, the D.C. AG, alleges StubHub has “[extracted] an estimated $118 million in hidden fees,” from District consumers, using “drip pricing” – described by the FTC as “a pricing technique in which firms advertise only part of a product's price and reveal other charges later as the customer goes through the buying process.” This model is illegal under the District's Consumer Protection Procedures Act.10. Finally, “The Justice Department and several dozen state attorneys general won a sweeping victory against Google Monday as a federal judge ruled that the search giant illegally monopolized the online search and advertising markets over the past decade,” per POLITICO. In a lengthy ruling U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google “locked up some 90 percent of the internet search market through a partnership with Apple to be the default search provider in its Safari web browser, alongside similar agreements with handset makers and mobile carriers such Samsung and Verizon. Mehta also found that Google disadvantaged Microsoft in the market for ads displayed next to search results, allowing it to illegally dominate that market as well.” Judge Mehta further stated that “Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly.” Attorney General Merrick Garland commented “This victory against Google is a historic win for the American people…No company — no matter how large or influential — is above the law. The Justice Department will continue to vigorously enforce our antitrust laws.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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