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Justin and Dr. Sydnee continue to bring news from the forefront of history with the second part of the announcement about autism – a possible treatment. It's leucovorin: also known as vitamin B-9. It can't possibly be that simple, can it? (No). Dr. Sydnee explains where this idea came from and what leucovorin is actually currently used for in medicine.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/

Criticism is ramping up about the government's proposed new threshold for young people needing to access the benefit. From next November, 18 and 19 year olds will have to take a parental assistance test when applying for a benefit - and will be ineligible if their parents earn more than $65,000. Both the Council of Trade Unions and the Taxpayers union have pointed out it could work as a disincentive, where parents might be worse off for earning more. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Veronique de Rugy, the George Gibbs chair in political economy and senior research fellow at George Mason University's Mercatus Center, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the conditions that led to the current government shutdown, analyze whether Congress will ever rein in the national debt, and discuss what elected officials need to do to resolve the latest spending disagreement. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.  

Brittany Madni, Executive Vice President of the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), joins The Steve Gruber Show to expose a shocking misuse of taxpayer dollars, sex offenders receiving benefits through Medicaid and Obamacare. Madni argues it's time to stop subsidizing evil and demand accountability in how government programs are administered. This conversation shines a light on the moral and financial costs of a broken system.

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how much public funding the Bears are seeking in their pursuit of building a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

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California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara faces scrutiny over lavish, taxpayer-funded travel and security. Records show dozens of international trips, including safaris and five-star resorts, with unclear business purposes. On top of that, he required extensive security for these trips. Critics cite missed hearings and rising insurance costs as Lara traveled globally. Lawmakers are demanding audits and accountability amid growing public outrage. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Parrot of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association explains the complicated but very exact formula for how Idaho sugar beet producers get paid.

You may have heard the recent announcement From the US government linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism. Well, at the risk of spoiling the episode, it's nothing. This week, Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the history of acetaminophen and where the claim even came from.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson dive into the latest ITR Foundation poll, offering fresh insight into how Iowans feel about taxes, spending, education, and the state's political environment. With overwhelming bipartisan support for constitutional limits on raising taxes and capping property tax growth, the poll makes clear that taxpayers want stronger protections — and they want them now.The conversation also takes a serious turn with the shocking story of Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts, who was detained by federal agents under a long-standing deportation order. Chris and John walk through the facts of the case, raise questions about how Roberts was ever hired to lead Iowa's largest school district, and criticize the evasive responses of Democratic leaders. For Iowans, the scandal isn't just about immigration — it's about accountability in education and government.From there, the hosts return to the numbers: the poll shows Iowa Republicans remain in a strong position heading into 2026, with a +10 point generic ballot advantage even in what should be a difficult midterm environment for the party in power. Education Savings Accounts continue to gain support as more families see their benefits firsthand, while property tax reform remains a political winner that cuts across party lines.The episode closes with a thoughtful exchange on tariffs and trade, showing how conservative views on economic policy are shifting in the Trump era. Chris and John weigh the populist push for tariffs against Iowa's agricultural reliance on global markets, highlighting both risks and opportunities. It's a conversation that shows how national debates directly impact Iowa families and businesses.

WarRoom Battleground EP 859: Taxpayer Money Spent On Trans Research At Universities

For Iowa State Senator Kara Warme, public service began with a belief that families deserve a voice in shaping the future of their state. A mom of two teenage daughters, with a background in engineering, business, and behavioral health, Warme came to the legislature determined to bring that blend of personal and professional experience to Des Moines. Special Guest: Kara Warme.

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     Slam The Gavel welcomes Renata DeMello to the podcast. She is here to discuss her childhood friend's case. Giselle Smiel is a devoted mother, a woman of faith, and a survivor of severe domestic violence who is now facing six felony charges, not because of any criminal act, but for protecting her children in the midst of a high-conflict custody battle. With no criminal record, Giselle has been the sole caregiver to her children for the past five years, consistently prioritizing their safety and well-being. In a devastating turn, the family court Commissioner awarded full custody to the father, who has a documented history of abuse, after Giselle missed a hearing due to her son's medical emergency. Just weeks later, on September 4, 2025, she was arrested and is now being held on $500,000 bail.This well-oiled system punishes survivors, rather than protects them. Despite years of documented abuse and her attempts to comply with co-parenting under dangerous conditions, Giselle was denied a full evidentiary hearing, federally required ADA accommodations, and her rights under state and federal law. Her story is part of a growing national crisis where protective parents are criminalized for safeguarding their children. Renata and others are urgently raising funds to retain a trauma-informed legal team to fight these charges and appeal the custody decision. This is about JUSTICE, not just for Giselle, but for every survivor navigating a system that fails to protect them. To Reach Renata DeMello:  rencmdm@proton.mehttps://gofund.me/10a46e057Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/about*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Tax Relief with Timalyn Bowens Charitable Contributions Episode 68:  In this episode, Timalyn continues the discussion begun in Episode 64 about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.   Today, she's explaining the charitable contribution deduction and the changes that have been made to it under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. What is a charitable contribution? Charitable contributions are money or property that are given to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, educational institutions, fraternal organizations, public cemetaries, and certain government organizations. The IRS has a search tool that can be used to look up tax exempt organizations.  Charitable Contributions Deduction The IRS allows taxpayers to receive a deduction for the charitable contributions they give to qualified organizations. This deduction lowers the taxpayer's taxable income. In the past this deduction has been reserved for taxpayer's who itemize deductions. During COVID taxpayers who didn't itemize could receive a partial charitable contribution deduction . The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings this back with an increased amount. Taxpayers who do not itemize can still deduct up to $1,000 of their charitable contributions ($2,000 if married filing jointly).  For those who do itemize the One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a floor to this deduction. Taxpayers can deduct the amount they have given that is over .5% of their adjusted gross income (AGI). Timalyn uses the example of a taxpayer having an AGI of $100,000. .5% of that is $500. That means the taxpayer can deduct the amount they have given to charitable organizations that is over $500. Donation Tax Deduction Limit The amount that can be deducted for charitable contributions is not unlimited. For cash donations it is limited to 60% of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income. So for the taxpayer who has an AGI of $100,000 they cannot deduct more than $60,000 in cash donations for the current tax year.  If the taxpayer has given more than 60% of their AGI in charitable contributions the amount that exceeds the limit rolls over to the next year. This does not apply to those who receive will take the partial charitable contribution deduction.  Deductions given to private foundations and cemetery organizations are limited to 30% of taxpayer's adjusted gross income.  Charitable Contribution Record Keeping Taxpayers are responsible for keeping track of their donations. For any cash donation of $250 or more a contemporaneous statement from the organization is required to substantiate the deduction.  If volunteering the value of the taxpayer's time may not be deducted. However, the mileage they drive with their personal vehicle can be deducted at 14 cents per mile (2025). Also the direct costs associated with volunteering may be deducted. For non-cash donations of at least $500 written acknowledgement from the organization from the charity and Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions is required.  For non-cash donations valued at $5,000 or more a qualified appraiser must do an appraisal of the property, complete section B of Form 8283, and sign it along with someone from the charity.    Need Tax Help Now? If you need answers to your tax debt questions, book a consultation with Timalyn via her Bowens Tax Solutions website.  Click this link to book a call. Please consider sharing this episode with your friends and family.  There are many people dealing with tax issues, and you may not know about it.  This information might be helpful to someone who really needs it.   As we conclude Episode 68, we encourage you to connect with Timalyn on social media. You'll be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and many other podcast platforms.   Remember, Timalyn Bowens is America's Favorite EA, and she's here to fill the tax literacy gap, one taxpayer at a time.  Thanks for listening to today's episode. For more information about tax relief options or filing your taxes, visit https://www.Bowenstaxsolutions.com/ . If you have any feedback or suggestions for an upcoming episode topic, please submit them here:  https://www.americasfavoriteea.com/contact. Disclaimer:  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  It provides a framework and possible solutions for solving your tax problems, but it is not legally binding.  Please consult your tax professional regarding your specific tax situation.

Hour 4 of the Bob Rose Show on Gainesville City Commission approval of pay for the interim City Manager. Nearly $250k per year, an increase over the retiring manager. The City also voted to increase the 2026 tax millage rate. Remember when pay scales were under or at private companies, increasing at or below the rate of inflation? Who is calling BS, holding libs accountable on spending? Plus, Friday morning's breaking news for 9-26-25.

This week on Taxpayer Talk, Peter Williams is joined by Roger Partridge from the New Zealand Initiative to unpack his new report: Unscrambling Government: Less Confusion, More Efficiency.Right now, New Zealand has 81 ministerial portfolios, 28 ministers, and 43 departments. That's three times as many portfolios and nearly twice as many departments as comparable countries. No wonder things feel messy.Roger argues this sprawling Cabinet structure makes it harder to know who's accountable, pushes up costs, and slows down solutions to big challenges like housing, welfare, and climate change. In short: too many cooks, not enough results.Support the show

The complicated but very exact formula for how Idaho sugar beet producers get paid.

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Taxpayers Footing the Bill as Government Pays Billion a Year to Non Existent People: Jan de Villiers by Radio Islam

This episode takes a closer look at what's really behind today's energy transition. David Blackmon talks with energy analyst Ronald Stein about why oil and refineries still matter so much from powering transportation and hospitals to producing the products we use every day. They discuss how wind and solar create electricity but can't yet replace the thousands of items built from oil derivatives.They also touch on California's refinery closures, the shift of energy companies to other states, and what these changes could mean for the economy and national security. With a global perspective on refining and “net zero” goals, the conversation offers a grounded look at the challenges and trade-offs of moving to renewable energy.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 – Introduction & Background01:30 – Energy Literacy & Products from Oil05:40 – Refinery Closures & National Security Concerns08:30 – Newsom Policies & Lack of Backup Plans12:55 – Industry Migration & Economic Impact17:30 – Aging Refineries & Offshoring21:46 – Global Refining & Misunderstood Net Zero Goals27:43 – Closing Thoughts & Call for Conversations

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant. First up, Canada, Australia and the UK have announced they recgonise the Palestinian state. Will New Zealand follow suit? Then, 16 percent of candidates in the local government elections have signed up to a Taxpayer's Union pledge to keep rates rises below the the level of inflation - but economists warn that may not be feasible.

     Slam The Gavel Podcast welcomes Edyta (Edie) Hanna Basista. Edie is a civil rights advocate, trauma survivor, and pro se federal plaintiff in Basista & Palacios v. Batch, et al., a landmark constitutional lawsuit filed under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985(3), and 1986, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.     The case names 25 defendants, including judges, elected officials, attorneys, police officers, former spouses, licensed therapists, and state-contracted service providers, for their roles in a coordinated pattern of constitutional violations. Edyta's parental access was severed without a finding of unfitness, without an evidentiary hearing, and without lawful adjudication. Sealed trauma records were unlawfully disclosed. Court access was obstructed through procedural manipulation. Judicial actors refused to recuse despite personal and political conflicts, and retaliation was used to silence her legal efforts.     This is not a custody matter, it is a federal civil rights case grounded in binding U.S. Supreme Court precedent and asserting violations of the First, Fourth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments, the Supremacy Clause, the ADA, and VAWA. The lawsuit exposes how courts and state-aligned professionals weaponized trauma, disability status, and indigency to deny her access to justice — and how that abuse was not accidental, but institutional.     Edyta Basista stands not only for herself, but for every parent, survivor, and disabled litigant who has been denied a fair hearing under law. Her case demands federal enforcement of constitutional rights where state systems have failed, and forces the question: Who protects the rights of the vulnerable when the courts become the violators?To Reach Edie Basista:  ehbasista@gmail.com and on Facebook: Edie Basista.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/about*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyrightSupport the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Another episode in the Sawbones multiverse, Dr. Sydnee and Justin resist Dr. Richard Asher, who is the person who coined Munchausen Syndrome. Dr. Aster was a prominent physician and critical thinker whose medical contributions included noting the dangers of bed rest and naming the "seven sins of medicine." His children also had notable music careers.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/

About this episode: Over the past few months, USAID has been dismantled, forcing the abandonment of aid projects and flushing away millions of dollars worth of food and medicine. In this episode: Journalist Hana Kiros talks about her reporting on the thousands of USAID-funded projects that have been terminated, the potential PR nightmare for the U.S., and what is happening to lifesaving supplies. Guest: Hana Kiros is a writer and an assistant editor at The Atlantic, where she covers human rights and technology. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content: Inside the USAID Fire Sale—The Atlantic Sudden Impact: When Health Programs End—Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine What Foreign Aid Means for National Security—Public Health On Call (February 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Representative Jordan Pace joins the show to unleash fury over Clemson University's refusal to immediately fire employees who publicly celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk and called for more political killings. From explosive tweets to six-figure salaries funded by taxpayers, the scandal is raising questions about free speech, accountability, and the role of tenure in protecting radical rhetoric. Pace lays out his proposal to freeze Clemson's $300 million in state funding, end tenure across South Carolina universities, and finally strip DEI initiatives from taxpayer budgets. With pressure mounting from legislators, college Republicans, and even former President Trump, will Clemson's leadership act — or face defunding?

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton to discuss how his state is leading the way on education freedom and fiscal responsibility. Sexton shares why parents, not bureaucrats, should decide how their children are educated and explains how Tennessee's bold school choice program is empowering families with more options. He also highlights how competition is driving public schools to improve while ensuring every student has the chance to succeed, no matter their zip code. The conversation doesn't stop with education. Speaker Sexton also pulls back the curtain on how Tennessee is saving taxpayers money by cutting waste, paying down debt, and pushing back against the strings that come attached to federal funding. From rejecting costly mandates to insisting on greater oversight of grant dollars, Sexton outlines a common-sense approach to governing that keeps taxes low and opportunities high. His story shows what principled leadership can accomplish when freedom and accountability come first.

On this week's Tipping Point interview Paul talks to Reilly Stephens. Reilly is Senior Counsel at the Liberty Justice Center which is representing Paul and the Rio Grande Foundation in court against the City of Albuquerque in a case (that was recently heard in Court) related to what RGF believes is a clear violation of the State's anti-donation clause. Between the "leak" of the Dobbs decision of the US Supreme Court (on abortion) and its actual issuance the Albuquerque City Council saw fit to donate $250,000 to Planned Parenthood, a pro-abortion group. We believe this is a clear violation of the anti-donation clause. Finally, Reilly's organization is ALSO leading legal opposition to President Trump's unilateral tariffs and will soon be arguing against those unilateral tariffs at the Supreme Court. Paul and Reilly discuss that as well. Rio Grande Foundation is an amicus in that case. 

C-TRAN's board kept language that the agency “may participate in funding” operations and maintenance for a potential light rail extension into downtown Vancouver, after a vote rejecting a return to older language that barred O&M payments; members and cities split over costs, representation, and pending lawsuits. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-taxpayers-potentially-on-the-hook-for-light-rail-om-costs-after-c-tran-board-vote/ #VancouverWA #CTRAN #LightRail #IBR #PublicFinance #LocalGov #TransitPolicy #ClarkCountyWA

With all the changes going on in the CDC, Dr. Sydnee and Justin check back in with an update on vaccines and vaccine mandates, as well as dispelling some common vaccine myths that unfortunately come up again and again.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/

Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, September 8, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill explains why the Trump administration's momentum has stalled since its early months. Former Trump economic advisor and Unleash Prosperity co-founder Steve Moore enters the No Spin Zone to discuss the Trump-era economy and whether a president can do anything to lower food prices. Bill reports the latest updates from Chicago and looks at a poll on whether people oppose Trump's deployment of the National Guard. How much have American taxpayers paid for Hunter Biden's travel expenses? The Los Angeles Police Department has ended special protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. Final Thought: Bill shares that his mother never encountered evil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portland city councilors are under fire for flying to Vienna, Austria, to “study” social housing — with taxpayers footing the bill. About 20 people, including three councilors, chiefs of staff, and housing bureau staff, are making the trip.Supporters say Vienna is the global “gold standard” for social housing and that seeing it in person will help Portland craft long-term solutions for affordable housing. Critics argue the trip is unnecessary, too expensive, and could have been done virtually.

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In this episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast, Eric Green and Carlos Samaniego sit down at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's community center for a wide-ranging and candid discussion about the IRS's current state of disarray and what it means for tax professionals and their clients. From the revolving door of IRS Commissioners to the DOJ's surprising shift toward denaturalization cases tied to tax filings, they break down how these developments create both risks and opportunities for practitioners. Eric and Carlos also expose troubling practices among large tax resolution firms, explain why state tax agencies like Connecticut and California are often more aggressive than the IRS, and highlight strategies for protecting clients caught in the chaos. Whether you are a tax pro navigating refund lawsuits or competing against the “big box” resolution companies, this conversation delivers real-time insights, war stories, and actionable advice for surviving – and thriving – in today's turbulent enforcement environment.

We'll discuss a working group's progress and a program to help Cincinnati homeowners who owe unpaid property taxes.

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter (⁠blacklocks.ca⁠⁠), joins Alex Pierson to discuss: 1. A cabinet appointee named to oversee “nation-building projects” was cited for failing in her duties in a 2023 Federal Court case, records show. Dawn Farrell, named Friday as CEO of the Major Projects Office, was taken to Court by federal Access To Informationlawyers.https://www.blacklocks.ca/ceo-failed-in-legal-duties/. 2. Taxpayers are owed updated figures from Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on the cost of subsidies for electric auto battery factories, says the Budget Office. Champagne had defended billions in subsidies as a “game changer for the nation” prior to industry slowdowns.https://www.blacklocks.ca/want-update-on-ev-subsidy/. 3. Cabinet to date is 89 percent shy of its target to plant two billion trees, figures show. The program announced by then-Environment Minister Catherine McKenna in 2019 has cost $267.7 million so far.“To date over 228 million trees have been planted representing important progress,”https://www.blacklocks.ca/2b-trees-programs-89-short. 4. Federal payroll costs total a record $71.1 billion annually and are headed for more than $76 billion based on current trends, the Budget Officehttps://www.blacklocks.ca/govt-payroll-tops-71-billion/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, Matt and Dave finally get to discuss last week. Craig also has a week to cover. Brad may or may not have been conscious for this one, thanks to exhaustion, beer, and his wife's "job benefits." However, there's plenty here to digest... at least for the 90 minutes they're permitted to work each week, according to HR. -- #comedypodcast #RIcomedy #podernfamily www.needlesstosaypodcast.com www.ntspodcastgear.com  

There are many eponymous disorders and diseases, but Munchausen is an interesting case of a disease named after a character who is based on a real person. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about Hieronymus Karl Friedrich von Münchhausen and how his fantastic stories became stuck to his name forever.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/

MIT's recent report reveals that a staggering 95% of enterprise generative AI pilot programs fail to deliver results, primarily due to poor execution rather than the quality of the AI models themselves. The study, which involved interviews with 150 leaders and a survey of 350 employees, highlights a significant learning gap in integrating these tools into business operations. Despite the promise of generative AI, most companies are misallocating their budgets, focusing on sales and marketing instead of back-office automation, where the highest returns are found. This disconnect is further exacerbated by outdated IT help desks, which hinder security and efficiency.The UK government has recently backed off its demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to user data protected by iCloud encryption, following pressure from U.S. officials. This decision is seen as a win for privacy advocates, but the ongoing clash between governments over data privacy regulations continues to pose challenges for tech companies. The FTC has warned major tech firms against compromising U.S. privacy standards in an effort to comply with foreign regulations, highlighting the complexities of compliance fragmentation that affects customers.In the realm of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has announced updates to its latest model, GPT-5, aiming to make it more approachable after user feedback indicated a preference for the previous version, GPT-4. Meanwhile, Chinese startup DeepSeek has launched a powerful AI model, DeepSeek v3.1, which challenges the dominance of American companies. Additionally, Elon Musk's XAI has open-sourced its GROK 2.5 model, despite facing controversy over its previous iterations. These developments illustrate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology and the competitive pressures within the industry.The U.S. government has made headlines by purchasing a 10% stake in Intel, investing $8.9 billion in taxpayer money to stabilize the company amid its ongoing struggles. Critics argue that this move represents a shift towards industrial policy rather than traditional capitalism, as the government selects specific companies as winners and losers. This intervention raises questions about the future of the semiconductor market, as government involvement could alter pricing, supply, and vendor strategies. For IT service providers, this situation underscores the importance of diversifying hardware investments and preparing clients for potential market disruptions. Four things to know today 00:00 MIT Finds 95% of GenAI Pilots Fail, While Businesses Overspend on Cloud and Ignore IT Gaps05:08 UK Retreats on Apple Backdoor Demand as FTC Warns Big Tech and OpenAI Lands Federal Deal08:14 GPT-5 Gets a Personality Makeover, DeepSeek Goes Big, Musk Goes Open Source, and Zoom Gives You a Robot Receptionist12:50 U.S. Buys 10% of Intel With $8.9B Investment, Blurring Lines Between Capitalism and Industrial Policy This is the Business of Tech.    Supported by:  https://scalepad.com/dave/ https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

In this Big Ideas for Smaller Government episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to expose the wasteful spending and inefficiencies at the General Services Administration (GSA)—the federal agency responsible for managing office buildings, procurement, and travel across the U.S. government. They revisit the infamous $800,000 Las Vegas conference scandal, complete with a $30,000 pool party and a 2,400 sq. ft. hotel suite—paid for by taxpayers. They also uncover the GSA's multi-billion-dollar mismanagement of a long-delayed Department of Homeland Security headquarters and reveal that the federal government is using just 25% of the office space it occupies. David and Jeremiah lay out a plan to save $1.88 billion over the next decade by selling underused federal buildings—many of which are sitting empty—and call on Congress to step up and demand accountability. This episode is a revealing look at how cutting GSA waste is one more step toward saving taxpayers trillions.

Before the hysteria of Swifties and Beatlemania, people were getting hype over the handsome pianist Franz Liszt.  Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about what exactly about this artist made regular fandom escalate into a mania and what this medical condition actually meant.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/

Patrick Bet-David breaks down NYC's $65M plan for a transgender-only homeless shelter, costing $87K per bed, and warns how high taxes drive billionaires out. He links the policy to declining revenue, rising middle-class burdens, and the long-term impact on New York's economic future.

Before everyone hits the back-to-school grind, we've got a fun episode about Freddy Pharkas. A historical figure of frontier medicine? No, a video game character from 1993. Justin and Dr. Sydnee talk about how a farmer-cist was made, as well as the real and fake medicine Freddy doled out on the frontier.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/

We're bringing the heat with listeners' weird medical questions! Are the hot parts of the body the only Sweaty parts? Is spicy food spicier some days more than others? Is there any benefits to extra things in glasses lenses? And if your stomach can expand, why not your bladder?Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/