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On this week's episode, I'm rejoined by Chris Fenton to discuss efforts to pass a federal tax credit that would help reshore American film production and his own made-in-America film, Bad Counselors, which hits theaters next week. Things got a little spicy as we debated some of the downsides of these programs—and how they might come to pass—but let's make sure to maintain a respectful tone in the comments if you choose to weigh in.

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Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm's Mike Casey.This week's episode features special guest Martha Muir from The Financial Times, who discusses how the cost of clean energy power purchase agreements is set to rise 40 to 120 percent as Inflation Reduction Act subsidies wind down.This week's “Cleantecher of the Week” is Dr. Bill Ho, CEO of GRST, whose company makes a PFAS-free, water-soluble battery binder. Conventional binder relies on "forever chemicals" and toxic solvents to process. GRST's version dissolves in water, making recycling to high-purity black mass simpler and cheaper. Congratulations, Bill!This Week in Cleantech — July 10, 2026 In the woods of Maine, searching for an answer to a ticking climate bomb – The Boston GlobeOne-third of India's new renewable energy capacity faces curtailment – PV MagazineWhy Europe Still Struggles to Scale Its Homegrown Climate Tech – Heatmap NewsEurope's next climate adaptation boom isn't solar panels — it's asphalt –  ReutersUS clean power prices set to soar as AI demand coincides with subsidy cuts – Financial TimesWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing  Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.comMore episodes of Factor This Policycast

In this episode: Premium tax credit changes affecting Marketplace health coverage enrollees. Long-term care insurance premium deductions and new retirement plan withdrawal rules. A proposed Newborn Tax Credit and updates to ABLE accounts. IRS partnership audit trends and lingering ERC (Employee Retention Credit) claim backlog. A rundown of current IRS-impersonation scam tactics targeting seniors.

You may remember that Morgan McSweeney was one of Keir Starmer's fall guys in the Mandelson scandal. He ran the Labour Party's 2024 campaign that saw Labour land a comparatively small amount of the vote (37%) in exactly the right places to give them a stonking great majority and end 14 years of Tory rule. It ended badly for McSweeney. It's ending badly for Starmer, and a bloke who never got elected by Britain is going to run the place in a few weeks, theoretically for the next three years. I tell you this because McSweeney has never spoken before, until now. What he says is fascinating. He claims the party didn't prepare properly for power, didn't think about how the world had changed since they were last in Government, didn't talk about it enough, and didn't plan, and that's why Starmer was such a disaster. What makes it fascinating for us is: 1) It was Starmer and Labour that Chris Hipkins visited in Liverpool at their conference to get tips. 2) It's Hipkins and Labour, according to former MP and Speaker Trevor Mallard, who ended up at the Featherston book fair telling exactly the same story about his party. So do we have a theme, or a trait? Are Labour groupings essentially lazy, or blind, or arrogant? Or a combination of all three? Labour NZ 2017 set a record in working groups because they hadn't prepared for Government. They had nine years to do so. Labour in Britain had 14 years. Perhaps as interesting is Peter Dunne's latest column in Newsroom where he reports that the recent Labour congress here was well staged but lacked anything new. Subsidies for apprenticeships are worthy, but dull, and reminds voters of the economic mess Labour last got us into. Do labour movements lack imagination? The two may be coincidental, but they might not be. Is Labour about simply waiting for the other lot to lose? At their heart, are they not actually up for a bit of hard work and prep? New Zealand Labour were jettisoned for a calamitous record. British Labour would be on the verge of it if they didn't have five-year terms. McSweeney, Mallard, and Dunne all tell a similar story. If you're a potential Labour supporter here, surely that story is worrying, if not frightening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we cover the surge in oil prices following US airstrikes on Iran. We also review $50 billion in new defense deals from the NATO summit in Turkey. Locally, experts unpack the DA's internal credibility crisis and controversial cabinet appointments, alongside the reality of South Africa's R40 billion automotive subsidy program amid Chery's plant takeover. Finally, we look at Nigel Farage forcing a by-election by resigning as the Clacton MP.

Dom talks with Richard Newson, a New Zealander working in the German dairy industry, about the recent European heatwave, the convoluted subsidy system for farmers in Germany and the rise of populism in Europe. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

New federal data first reported by The Associated Press show roughly 2.6 million fewer Americans were enrolled in Obamacare plans this February compared with a year earlier. While the Trump administration points to a crackdown on fraudulent signups, independent analysts say the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies and new eligibility restrictions also contributed to the decline. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chery just took over Nissan's old Eastern Cape plant, plugging straight into a subsidy scheme that costs South Africans over R40 billion a year, split between just seven manufacturers. Trade expert Donald MacKay tells Alec Hogg why this isn't a normal acquisition, and how the deal appears to sidestep a contribution other big players like Vodacom and Coca-Cola had to make. With a parliamentary review looming in September, is this subsidy model built to last?

Wat zit er vandaag in De 7? Gemeentes waar ministers wonen krijgen meer subsidies. Maar 'dat weet toch iedereen', zegt bevoegd Vlaams minister Ben Weyts (N-VA). Voetbalclub Antwerp komt mogelijk in handen van mediatycoon Wouter Vanderhaute en clubicoon Toby Alderweireld. Welke financiële shift zou dat betekenen? Vandaag gaat de pakjestaks in. Wat voor impact zal dat hebben op de Europese retail en op jouw online shopverslaving? Host: Roan Van EyckProductie: Lore AllegaertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears thousands of vulnerable Australians could be pushed onto the streets as a national rental affordability scheme winds up.

Fears thousands of vulnerable Australians could be pushed onto the streets as a national rental affordability scheme winds up.

Under the modified price pass-through mechanism, the cost of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene remains locked through July 12th as state relief funds keep household cooking gas affordable.

June 26, 2026- State Authorities Budget Office Director Joshua Norkin discusses the lucrative public subsidies local economic development agencies are offering for data center projects.

On this week's episode of Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock has Irish Times new recruit Killian Woods in studio to discuss a Government scheme to support the building of apartments in our cities, which looks set to miss a key target.Croi Conaithe cities is a Government support scheme to help plug the affordability gap to support apartment building, which is a key plank in the State's plan to solve the housing crisis.Earlier this week, Killian wrote a story in The Irish Times stating that the scheme was in danger of missing its key target of building 5,000 new apartments over the lifetime of the scheme.What will happen when the scheme's €450 million budget is spent? And has the building sector here come to rely too much on State subsidies?In the second half of the programme, Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, the CEO of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation explains why the country is in danger of not having enough bedrooms to accommodate tourists. This is despite the Government's aim to increase Ireland's tourism revenue by 50% by 2031. Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wat zit er in De 7 vandaag?De Vlaamse regering wil snijden in de subsidies voor regionale luchthavens: Oostende, Antwerpen en Kortrijk. Dreigen die dan te moeten sluiten?Er vallen zware klappen in de chipsector. Met forse uitschuivers op de beurs bij onder meer Samsung, ASML en Micron, dat straks cijfers publiceert. Wat is er aan de hand?En puffen, zweten en betalen: wat is de economische impact van de hittegolf waar we nu doorheen gaan? De stroomprijs bereikt vanavond een all-time high. Host: Bert RymenProductie: Roan Van EyckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On This Week's Econ 101...Data centers are becoming one of the fastest-growing industries in America, fueled by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and our increasingly digital lives. Communities across the country are competing to attract these facilities with promises of economic growth, new investment, and job creation.But are the benefits matching the promises?In this episode, Kevin Thompson breaks down what data centers are, why they are being built at such an unprecedented pace, and how they impact the communities where they operate. From electricity demand and water consumption to tax incentives and job creation, we explore the economic tradeoffs that local residents and policymakers are increasingly being forced to confront.Topics Covered:What data centers actually do and why they are essential to modern technologyHow artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented demand for new facilitiesThe impact of data centers on local power grids and utility costsWhy water consumption has become a growing concernWhether data centers create the jobs communities expectTax abatements, incentives, and the debate over corporate subsidiesWhy some communities are pushing back against new developmentsThe economic concept of externalities and who ultimately bears the costsAs AI continues to expand, data centers aren't going away. The question is whether the communities hosting them are receiving a fair return for the resources they provide.(00:00) – What Are Data Centers and Why Are They Everywhere? (04:29) – Jobs, Electricity, and Water: The Real Economic Tradeoffs (09:24) – Tax Breaks, Subsidies, and Corporate Incentives (11:01)– Why Communities Are Fighting Back NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure

Patrick Strom has spent 25 years in the wind industry, from prospecting sites to predictive maintenance on turbines the size of skyscrapers. His message is simple: renewables don't need subsidies anymore. They're winning on cost, full stop. In this conversation: why offshore wind's real bottleneck isn't catching the wind but absorbing it onto the grid, why concentrated solar power was "the wrong answer to the right question," and why 60% of decommissioned wind turbines in Denmark get a second life rather than the scrap heap. We also get into the lithium recycling myths fossil fuel defenders love to repeat, why insurance companies sometimes refuse to cover problems you can predict, and why offshore wind farms are quietly bringing fish habitats back to life. "It's pumped out of the ground, it's refined, it's burned, and it's gone." That's the fossil fuel business model. Here's what replaces it. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner evaluate the benefits of Verizon's new Simplicity Plan, discuss the evolving device upgrade landscape, and examine AT&T's announcement of its new CFO.00:00 Episode intro 00:24 Overview of Verizon's new plan 02:09 The rewards structure of the plan 03:27 Additional features and junk fee elimination 04:18 Device subsidies are being phased out 07:40 Increasing customer value without device upgrades 08:38 Verizon's new plan is a step in the right direction 09:53 AT&T announces new CFO 11:25 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, Verizon, plans, Dan Schulman, rewards, T-Mobile, Ronan Dunne, Xfinity, internet, hotspots, devices, financing, Apple, upgrades, Samsung, net adds, Virgin Mobile, AT&T, Jennifer Biry, Pascal Desroches, John Stankey

For three decades, India has been advised on the importance of fiscal discipline, with recommendations to maintain tight deficits, rationalise subsidies and allow market-driven allocations. India has largely adhered to these guidelines, often with difficulty and under close observation. In contrast, the world's second-largest economy has been implementing one of the largest industrial subsidy programmes in history, which international bodies have not openly addressed. ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya explains: #Economix----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/economix/chinas-subsidy-machine-has-broken-global-trade-india-shouldnt-copy-it/2960821/

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Ottawa's new airline loan program, sparked by rising fuel costs from the ongoing Iran War. They explore WestJet's rejection of the government's proposal, and how government intervention creates market distortions and dependency in Canada's aviation sector. They then examine broader concerns about corporate welfare and protectionism across Canadian industries, and how these policies undermine both domestic competition and Canada's position in upcoming U.S. trade negotiations.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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(14) Jack Burnham explains that Volvo, though manufacturing in the US, is owned by Geely and must comply with Chinese data-sharing laws. He also warns of China's dominance in the biotechnology supply chain. Through state subsidies and "dumping," China threatens the security of US pharmaceutical and generic drug stockpiles.

Otago Senior Research Fellow Kimberley O'Sullivan reckons the money for the winter energy payment should be instead put towards a solar subsidy. "What I do think that we need is an off-ramp, a way to permanently reduce household exposure to rising electricity costs so that we don't have to keep paying the winter energy payment and perhaps in 20 years we won't need it at all," O'Sullivan told Andrew Dickens. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An energy hardship researcher at Otago University suggests scrapping the winter energy payment and putting that money towards solar subsidies for households. 

Patients and advocates are calling on the state government to fix a raft of issues they say are plaguing the Queensland's patient travel subsidy scheme.

A vision impaired man who relies on taxis to get to work says a drop in the transport subsidy next month means he may have to move closer to his workplace in Auckland. Amy Williams reports.

Washington's ACA exchange lost nearly 13% of qualified health plan enrollees after enhanced premium subsidies expired — but Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center argues the headline obscures the real story. Of 28,000 who dropped exchange coverage, 6,000 moved to Apple Health. Subsidies shifted costs to taxpayers without lowering the actual price of care. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-aca-enrollment-drops-should-force-honest-conversations-about-healthcare-costs/ #ACA #HealthcareCosts #WashingtonState #AffordableCareAct #HealthInsurance #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClarkCounty #Opinion #HealthPolicy #Subsidies

Another special Gallop for Life episode about cancer and its impact on the horse community. Gallop for Life provides support through this tough time in people's lives. We feature Emma Wooten, a breast cancer survivor who went through a lot and is out the other side. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3957– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Lily Bison of Gallop for LifeLink: Gallop for LifeJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Emma WootenGuest: Emma WootenAdditional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:01:16 - What Gallop for Life does02:51 - Financial aid program launch04:03 - How to get involved & contact info05:37 - Introducing Emma06:15 - Diagnosis in October 202010:27 - Triple-negative breast cancer explained14:03 - Treatment, loss of horse & no riding16:03 - Post-traumatic growth & life perspective18:49 - Power of the equestrian support group21:06 - Approaching five-year NED milestone23:51 - Scanxiety & importance of screenings31:13 - Subsidy program + how listeners can help

Another special Gallop for Life episode about cancer and its impact on the horse community. Gallop for Life provides support through this tough time in people's lives. We feature Emma Wooten, a breast cancer survivor who went through a lot and is out the other side. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3957– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Lily Bison of Gallop for LifeLink: Gallop for LifeJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Emma WootenGuest: Emma WootenAdditional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:01:16 - What Gallop for Life does02:51 - Financial aid program launch04:03 - How to get involved & contact info05:37 - Introducing Emma06:15 - Diagnosis in October 202010:27 - Triple-negative breast cancer explained14:03 - Treatment, loss of horse & no riding16:03 - Post-traumatic growth & life perspective18:49 - Power of the equestrian support group21:06 - Approaching five-year NED milestone23:51 - Scanxiety & importance of screenings31:13 - Subsidy program + how listeners can help

Newly obtained unredacted communications between Sen. Jamie Pedersen and the Washington Attorney General's Office are continuing to fuel scrutiny over how the state's new millionaire's tax was crafted and defended legally. Center Square reporters TJ Martinell and Carleen Johnson attended a state Supreme Court swearing-in ceremony this week hoping to question Chief Justice Debra Stephens and Gov. Bob Ferguson regarding: The income tax Supreme Court conflicts Attorney General coordination Efforts to block a referendum vote Martinell attempted to ask Stephens about communications showing a former Supreme Court clerk speculating that justices might prefer avoiding a direct constitutional ruling on whether income is property. The broader legal battle centers on: Washington's long-standing precedent treating income as property Whether a progressive income tax violates the state constitution Potential conflicts involving recently appointed justices Questions are also being raised over whether Justices Theo Angelas and Colleen Melody should recuse themselves due to prior professional ties involving: Gov. Ferguson Sen. Pedersen The Attorney General's Office  DCYF FACES CONTINUED SCRUTINY OVER DAYCARE PAYMENTS DCYF Secretary Tana Senn gave an update Thursday to the department's oversight board following a recent audit that identified approximately $37 million in questionable childcare subsidy payments. Senn argued: The audit findings represented extrapolations rather than confirmed fraud Many childcare providers felt unfairly targeted Public scrutiny created stress and anxiety throughout the childcare community According to Senn: “A lot felt like they were under attack probably for no very good reason.” Center Square reporters noted they have spent months investigating providers receiving: Tens of thousands of dollars monthly Large taxpayer subsidies Payments tied to locations where little or no evidence of childcare operations was visible Oversight Board members, including Sen. Nikki Torres, reportedly expressed frustration that the audit discussion received limited time during the meeting.  LONGVIEW SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger was arrested Thursday morning following an investigation into allegations surrounding the district's boys basketball program. According to Longview Police: She faces charges including witness tampering Additional allegations involve obstruction and failure to report More charges may be forthcoming involving other district officials Police allege district officials may have: Obstructed the investigation Discouraged staff from cooperating Failed to fully report allegations The case has generated growing outrage from parents and community members in Longview.  WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Washington tax policy Supreme Court legitimacy concerns Childcare oversight Public education accountability Government transparency Several of these issues are expected to remain major political stories across Washington heading deeper into 2026. WHAT'S NEXT Constitutional challenges to the income tax continue Questions over judicial recusals may intensify Additional DCYF oversight hearings expected Longview criminal investigation remains active   #WashingtonState #Politics #IncomeTax #DCYF #Longview #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #Education #Taxes #USNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Glenn is joined by special co-host Lily Bison of Gallop for Life for an episode about cancer and its impact on the horse community. Gallop for Life provides support through this tough time in people's lives. We feature Megan Smits, a breast cancer survivor who channeled her recovery into founding her own non-profit dedicated to serving young people with special needs and more. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3952– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Lily Bison of Gallop for LifeLink: Gallop for LifeJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Megan SmitsGuest: Megan Smits of Oak Lawn Equestrian | ConneqtionsAdditional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:01:44 - What is Gallop for Life03:31 - Who Gallop for Life supports04:13 - Why these cancer episodes05:24 - How to find Gallop for Life07:25 - Early detection message10:27 - Introduce Megan11:05 - Megan's background13:50 - Cancer diagnosis story18:32 - Barn support during treatment26:52 - Advocacy38:49 - Subsidy program & how to help43:18 - Hope and closing message

Glenn is joined by special co-host Lily Bison of Gallop for Life for an episode about cancer and its impact on the horse community. Gallop for Life provides support through this tough time in people's lives. We feature Megan Smits, a breast cancer survivor who channeled her recovery into founding her own non-profit dedicated to serving young people with special needs and more. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3952– Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Lily Bison of Gallop for LifeLink: Gallop for LifeJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Megan SmitsGuest: Megan Smits of Oak Lawn Equestrian | ConneqtionsAdditional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:01:44 - What is Gallop for Life03:31 - Who Gallop for Life supports04:13 - Why these cancer episodes05:24 - How to find Gallop for Life07:25 - Early detection message10:27 - Introduce Megan11:05 - Megan's background13:50 - Cancer diagnosis story18:32 - Barn support during treatment26:52 - Advocacy38:49 - Subsidy program & how to help43:18 - Hope and closing message

Lance Gatling and Jim McTague discuss Japan's record stock market highs and strategic use of national oil reserves. Despite Middle Eastern instability, Japan maintains economic stability through subsidies, technological leadership, and careful energy diversification. (5/16)1920 GREENVILLE SC

Most people think healthy food is expensive. But when you factor in healthcare costs, tax-funded subsidies, and environmental damage, you're actually paying three times what the price tag shows. In this episode, I break down the hidden cost of processed food, how food subsidies and health outcomes are directly connected, and why the real food vs junk food cost comparison looks nothing like what you see at the register. I also make the case for regenerative farming, the grass-fed beef vs factory farmed debate, and how to eat healthy on a budget by buying whole animals and cutting out what isn't actually food. Thank you to this episode's sponsor, DeltaG Ketones! DeltaG gives your brain a cleaner, more efficient fuel source than glucose. I mix it into my morning coffee on days I'm recording or doing anything that requires sustained focus — and the difference is noticeable. Unlike stimulants or nootropic stacks, this is a single molecule your body already knows how to use, just delivered on demand. To learn more about DeltaG ketones and why I use them, check the link below. Use code MICHAELKUMMER to get 10% off: https://www.deltagketones.com/MICHAELKUMMER In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Food cheaper, healthcare higher  02:43 True cost hidden ledger  03:51 Health and environmental toll  05:58 Subsidies rig the market  09:04 Vote with your dollars  13:16 Bulk buying whole animals  16:19 Junk food cost comparison  17:28 Four practical takeaways  18:19 Final thoughts Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.

13/16: Tal Fortgang discusses St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a case involving state subsidies for religious schools. Colorado is accused of using secular conditions to exclude religious institutions from preschool programs. The case questions whether states can constitutionally bar religious parents from generally available public benefits.1900 MEXICO

Federal farm subsidies have kept growing from occasional disaster relief into a sprawling system of commodity supports, crop insurance, sugar protection, and bailouts. With the backdrop of the Farm Bill, Cato's Ryan Bourne, Chris Edwards, and Clark Packard discuss who really benefits, why reform never sticks, and how tariffs hurt farmers that Congress then subsidize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday May 7, 2026 Since Congress Let Obamacare Subsidies Expire, Millions Are Dropping Coverage

In the second installment of the TDN Business Hour, the conversation focused in on one of the most vital components of the racing economy in America today: the reliance on casino-funded purse subsidies. Host Najja Thompson, Executive Director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, explores these questions with Louis Cella, Damon Thayer and Bill Nader.

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In Episode 312 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William, I-man, and TJ unpack a wild week for $NAT: overnight listings on three centralized exchanges with zero fees paid, a god-candle to a $150M market cap, and a deeper, more rigorous walk-through of the Bitcoin security-budget math than the show has ever done on-air. They run the numbers through Michael Saylor's $441 trillion scenario, show why fees can't close the gap, and lay out the case for NAT as a supplementary second subsidy capable of delivering $2.1B/day to miners. The episode closes with a commitment: the next video from The Block Runner is NAT.fun going live. Disclosure: William and I-man are founders of NAT.fun and hold NAT tokens. All analysis in this episode reflects their perspective as participants in the ecosystem. Key topics: NAT token listed on MEXC, LBank, and CoinEx overnight — a fourth exchange followed the next day — with no listing fees paid, consistent with Constantinople-era organic exchange adoption The god-candle: NAT market cap to ~$150M in an instant, flipping ORDI; hosts normalize expectations to a new ~$40–$60M floor with extreme volatility still ahead Bankless on the Bitcoin security budget: Justin Drake's ultrasound-money framing, why "add tail issuance or move to proof-of-stake" is not a viable answer for Bitcoin The full math walkthrough: at $100T market cap in 30 years, Bitcoin delivers only $116K per block — roughly half of today's $243K — a ~0.00006% security-to-value ratio Running it through Michael Saylor's $441T scenario: five halvings out, Bitcoin still delivers only $2M/block and spends 0.0002% of its market cap on security — 100x below the U.S. 3.4% GDP-to-security benchmark Why "fees will cover it" doesn't math out: $10,781 per transaction, every block, every day, forever, to approximate a U.S.-equivalent security ratio on a $100T BTC NAT as a second subsidy: decoupled from Bitcoin's exponential decay, earned by miners alongside BTC, and still delivering in 2140 when subsidy hits zero The efficiency comparison: at a $15T NAT market cap paired with Saylor's $441T BTC, NAT delivers ~$285M/block — 100x more than BTC at the same point in time The on-air correction and the natgmi.com slider: at $1T NAT, miners receive $15M/block — 7x Bitcoin's current efficiency — or $2.1B/day Why the hosts can't be the messengers: the token-founder conflict and the need for a neutral Andreas-style explainer to carry the math to Bitcoin's mainstream NAT.fun preview and network-effect thesis: why the launch platform's success underwrites NAT's long-run demand, and why the hosts are going silent until it ships — the next video IS the launch Do the math yourself. If you arrive somewhere different, bring it into the comments. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord $NAT Telegram: https://t.me/dmt_nat

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Paragon Health Institute President Brian Blase and Visiting Fellow John Graham join Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the American healthcare crisis and explain how bad government policies are fueling unprecedented hospital price increases. Read the new Paragon report "The Hospital Cost Crisis: How Government Policies Drive Consolidation, Undermine Competition, and Fuel Soaring Prices" here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Ireland has bought itself three months of peace, but at what cost? This week, we unpack the fallout from the recent fuel protests and what they reveal about the deeper fragility of the Irish system. A small, highly organised group of farmers and truckers managed to bring the country to a standstill, exposing just how vulnerable the state really is. So far, the response has been to just throw money at the problem. With subsidies set to expire in July, long summer nights, rising tensions, and the spotlight of the European presidency arriving, all the ingredients are in place for a perfect storm. Add in growing populism, rural frustration, and anti-immigration sentiment, and the question becomes unavoidable: has the government just incentivised the next crisis? At the heart of it all is a bigger issue, a state that increasingly relies on cash instead of control, short-term fixes instead of long-term thinking, and political optics over real strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many Americans approaching retirement, financial planning means more than just maximizing savings and deciding when to claim Social Security. If you're not yet eligible for Medicare and rely on health coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), your Social Security claiming decision at age 62 could have a dramatic effect on your insurance costs. On the show this week, I explore the nuances of how your income, and especially the timing of your Social Security benefits, can impact your eligibility for ACA premium tax credits—and what you can do to avoid costly surprises. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [00:00] Retirement income and tax planning [03:35] Understanding ACA tax credits [07:44] Managing income for ACA tax credits [10:38] Social Security and tax calculations [14:57] Strategies for tax-free income access   Are ACA Premium Tax Credits, and Why Do They Matter? Premium tax credits, often referred to as ACA subsidies, are financial incentives designed to make health insurance more affordable for individuals and families who purchase coverage through healthcare.gov or a state exchange. These credits are contingent on your income, specifically your household's Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). For 2026, a single person can qualify for ACA subsidies if their MAGI is between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL)—$62,600 in 2026 for an individual, and $84,600 for a couple. If you earn even $1 above this ceiling, you lose your entire premium subsidy—a phenomenon known as the "subsidy cliff".  With millions of Americans currently receiving subsidies, understanding how your retirement income decisions could threaten this benefit is essential for sound financial planning.   How Income Is Calculated for ACA Subsidies Not all income is created equal when it comes to ACA subsidies. The government uses your MAGI, which is your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)—the number found on your tax return—plus certain items like tax-exempt bond interest and non-taxable Social Security benefits. This includes: Wages and self-employment income Social Security benefits (both taxable and non-taxable portions) Retirement account distributions (except Roth IRAs or Roth 401ks) Rental, interest, and dividend income Capital gains   Additionally, some deductions, like contributions to IRAs, HSAs, and student loan interest, can reduce your AGI, and thereby your MAGI, giving you potential tools for staying below the subsidy cliff.   The Social Security Timing Dilemma Collecting Social Security early at age 62 may sound appealing, but it comes with strings attached for ACA recipients. A critical point is that not all of your Social Security benefits are necessarily taxable. However, when calculating MAGI for ACA purposes, you must add back even the non-taxable portion, which can push your income above the subsidy threshold. For example, if you take a modest IRA distribution and also begin Social Security, the cumulative MAGI could surprise you.    Strategies to Preserve Your ACA Subsidy Given the high stakes, careful income planning is essential for anyone under 65 not covered by Medicare and receiving an ACA subsidy. You could delay Social Security, as waiting to claim benefits may help keep your income lower. You could also draw from Roth accounts or savings, withdrawals from Roth IRAs or 401(k)s—provided they're qualified—don't count as income. Likewise, using savings or HSA reimbursements has no impact on MAGI. IRA, HSA, and 401(k) contributions can reduce your MAGI, especially if you miscalculated and need to lower your income late in the year. The most important thing to do is plan withdrawals: Time your IRA or 401(k) distributions and capital gains so they don't coincide with years when you're dependent on ACA subsidies.   Avoiding the "Subsidy Cliff" Surprise Perhaps the most important lesson is to monitor your income projections carefully throughout the year and to report your expected MAGI precisely when applying for coverage. Exceeding the threshold by even a small amount can cause you to lose your subsidy, resulting in thousands of dollars in unexpected premium costs come tax time. Retirement planning requires a big-picture approach that balances income sources, tax implications, and healthcare costs. If you're considering Social Security at 62 and not yet on Medicare, pay close attention to how your income choices will affect your ACA subsidy—because when it comes to the "subsidy cliff," every dollar counts.    Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE  Episode 267: Surviving the ACA Subsidy Cliff   Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management  www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact Subscribe to Retire With Ryan  

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Lance Gatling details how Japan is managing the Strait of Hormuz crisis by providing direct petroleum subsidies and tapping into its massive national reserves to lower high gasoline prices today.1930 TOKYO 

3. EUROPE'S ENERGY CRISIS AND THE TRANSATLANTIC RIFT. JUDY DEMPSEY. Judy Dempsey reports on soaring German and French energy costs necessitating diesel subsidies. She highlights European distrust of the American administration and the fraying of traditional multilateral institutions. (3)1603 OTTOMANS

3. Economist John Cochrane warns that government subsidies for high gas prices compound oil shocks into inflation. Comparing current trends to 1979, he argues that price controls lead to shortages, while free-market incentives are necessary to encourage production and efficient consumption. (3)1906 TROTSKY ON TRIAL WITH CO-DEFENDANT REVOLUTIONARIES