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DC EKG with Joe Grogan Episode 137: Tax Expenditures, 340 B Drug Pricing, and Kidney Donation Reform Air Date: June 15, 2026 Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Joe Grogan sits down with Dr. Ike Brannon, President of Capital Policy Analytics and Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation, to discuss hidden tax expenditures, the 340 B drug pricing program, and innovative solutions to the kidney shortage crisis. Dr. Brannon brings decades of Capitol Hill experience, including roles as chief economist of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and senior advisor to Senator Orrin Hatch. He and co-author Tony LoSasso recently published groundbreaking research in Health Affairs Forefront arguing that the 340 B drug pricing program should be classified as a hidden tax expenditure costing the federal government 15 to 20 billion dollars annually. The conversation covers how the 340 B program evolved from providing discounted drugs to uninsured patients into a massive subsidy for nonprofit institutions with little benefit to poor patients. Dr. Brannon explains how the same drug acquired at a 340 B discount often results in full commercial copays for patients. Joe and Dr. Brannon explore other problematic tax expenditures including the mortgage interest deduction, employer health insurance exclusion, and credit union tax breaks. The episode pivots to Dr. Branons passionate work on kidney donation reform. Forty-five thousand Americans die annually from end stage renal failure due to kidney shortage, disproportionately affecting African Americans. Dr. Brannon advocates for fully reimbursing kidney donors for all expenses. Key Topics340 B drug pricing program, tax expenditures, pharmaceutical discounts, nonprofit hospitals, mortgage interest deduction, kidney donation, end stage renal failure, organ shortage, entitlement reform, social security, Medicare, federal deficit, health economics Key Timestamps 0:00 Opening: What should be in a reconciliation bill?4:38 The 340 B drug pricing program explained13:54 How the 340 B discount does not reach patients20:13 Mortgage interest deduction: the most irritating tax break31:00 Prospects for reconciliation under Trump administration34:57 The kidney donation crisis: 45,000 deaths per year39:02 How kidney donation reimbursement would work40:00 Would you allow kidney sales? The ethical debate45:13 Final thoughts About the GuestDr. Ike Brannon is President of Capital Policy Analytics and Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation. He holds a PhD in Economics from Indiana University. Dr. Brannon served as chief economist of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, senior advisor to Senator Orrin Hatch on tax and trade policy, and has worked at the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, Treasury Department, and for the McCain presidential campaign. He is founder of the Prosperity Caucus and focuses on growth-oriented economic policy and healthcare innovation. Featured ResearchThe 340 B Drug Pricing Program is a Hidden Tax ExpenditureHealth Affairs Forefront, April 24, 2026Co-authored by Ike Brannon and Tony LoSassohttps://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/340b-drug-pricing-program-hidden-tax-expenditure Podcast: DC EKG with Joe GroganEpisode: 137Guest: Dr. Ike Brannon Sponsor: Survivors for SolutionsProducer: Stay on Course StudiosExecutive Producer: John CZ Czwartacki, DC EKG Podcast
Many executives trying to find jobs in Japan rely on passive tactics—applying on LinkedIn, meeting recruiters, and polite networking, then get frustrated when nothing happens, despite market claims of talent shortages. David Sweet explains that most job-search advice is built for mid-management, while executive search firms and recruiters primarily serve client mandates, often resulting in “crickets” for candidates; LinkedIn applications also rarely reach decision-makers. Instead, executives should stop waiting to be rescued and run their search like B2B sales: build a strategy and target list of 40–50 companies (dream firms, PE-backed growth, APAC HQs, market entrants), research via chambers, trade shows and media, then reach out directly to presidents and senior leaders with a research-focused message. Use meetings to learn needs, competitors, and expand networks, staying patient given fewer senior roles.The 2026 FocusCore Salary Guide is here: 2026 Salary GuideIn this episode you will hear:Move beyond mid-management job search strategiesCraft a list of dream companies and take the direct approachUtilize resources like chambers and trade shows for in-depth researchEngage executives in meaningful dialogue, not just job requestsDavid Sweet Bio:David Sweet is the Founder and CEO of FocusCore Japan, based in Tokyo. FocusCore provides a broad range of services from executive to talent management and leadership consulting. His particular focus is in Human Resources.Prior to establishing FocusCore Group, David was a Director with the Tokyo consultancy Wall Street Associates, leading operations, training, and recruitment in multiple sectors. He also worked for 10 years in the U.S. Treasury Department in labor relations and organizational development.He is the author of six books, including "Sweet Sales", "Sweet Success", and "Recruit!". He is also a Certified Executive Coach. David earned a MA in Communications from Regis University and a PhD in Leadership Development.Are you enjoying the FocusCore Podcast? Please take a few minutes and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! Scroll down the show page, select leave a rating, and tap ‘Write a review'.Connect with David Sweet:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejpFacebook: :https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/Website: https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/This podcast was proudly produced by Lisa Yasuda.“Doin' the Uptown Lowdown,” used by permission of Christopher Davis-Shannon. To find out more, check out www.thetinman.co. Support independent musicians and artists.
In his relentless pursuit of a deal with Iran, Donald Trump has now returned to military escalation, resuming combat operations and warning that the United States will seize Iran's key oil export hub on Kharg Island. This so-called moderate ceasefire signals a renewed campaign of punishing strikes on Iran until it agrees to terms set by the administration's negotiating team. As Miad explains, however, Iran's hardline is not the “leverage” Tehran believes it to be, because Iran ultimately must reopen the Strait of Hormuz for its own economic survival. But at this moment, Donald Trump has no viable partner for peace, and Iran will likely never offer such an option. As Marc and Dany point out, there is no Iranian Delcy Rodríguez, and these kinds of arrangements have expiration dates, particularly as 2028 approaches. As long as the sole measure of success in Iran is a negotiated deal, the Iranians hold the power to decide whether victory is possible. It is up to Trump to decide whether that's acceptable.Miad Maleki is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), former senior U.S. sanctions strategist and national security leader, and former associate director for the Treasury's Office of Global Targeting at the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Miad played a central role in marshalling the Treasury Department's sanctions campaigns against the Iranian regime and its proxy groups: Hezbollah, Hamas, Iraqi Shiite militias, and the Houthis. He is also a U.S. Air Force Veteran.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.
Here we go again: do we have a "deal" with Iran or not? In today's show, we fill you in with the very latest information. As of Friday morning, we have a deal expected to be accepted and signed in Europe over the weekend by V.P. Vance. And then... we have nothing!Some really good news showed up today: gas prices at the pump have been falling over the last few weeks! (Details ahead)Republican leaders are set to push our Treasury Department to cancel the "Nonprofit" status of the Southern Policy Law Center. Their reason is that it is illegal for any nonprofit to contribute funds or support of any kind to any person or entity for any political purpose. SPLC collected tens of millions and then actually used portions of those tax-exempt payments to pay people to perpetuate political actions, acting like they are NOT affiliated with SPLC; at the same time, these "henchmen" are faking massive attacks on people of color!Sadly, Carmello Anthony's parents have gone public with cries of fraudulent racist action in the trial that sent their teenage son to jail for 35 years for first-degree murder. The details they bring to the public are sad, and their actions are sick.
In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we dive into the latest developments surrounding the ActBlue investigation, which has gained traction in Congress, the Treasury Department, and the FBI after years of reporting. Host John Solomon sets the stage for an impactful discussion, starting with Senator Marsha Blackburn, who shares her strategies for advancing the Save America Act and discusses the pressing issue of term limits in Congress.Next, Congressman Andrew Clyde of Georgia joins to provide insights on the urgent FISA reform as the law approaches its expiration. Clyde addresses the political tension surrounding the potential renewal and the implications of President Trump's temporary pick to run the DNI.In the third segment, Dr. Peter McCullough, a trusted voice on health issues from The Wellness Company, returns to discuss the recent panic over Ebola and reassures listeners about its potential impact. He also touches on emerging studies regarding the use of Ivermectin and Mebendazole in cancer treatment, sparking interest in their possible therapeutic benefits.Additionally, John highlights significant news from the military front, including President Trump's ordered strikes on Iran in response to recent provocations, as well as a dramatic hearing where the CEO of ActBlue invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during questioning about foreign funding and possible deception before Congress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bob Stack is the former Managing Director of Deloitte's Washington National Tax Practice, a role he held until his recent retirement. Prior to his work for Deloitte, Bob served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Tax Affairs in the Office of Tax Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In this episode of On Tax, he and Cravath partner and host Len Teti discuss how an early love of French language and international travel inspired Bob's path to tax law in front of a live audience of students, faculty and alumni at the University of Virginia School of Law. They also talk about Bob's tenure at the Treasury Department and reflect on the role senior colleagues play in building knowledge and confidence for professionals across the tax world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Jim Benson Show Are California's 'liberal' Hordes Finally Waking Up? Trump Admin targets tech billionaire in China funding leftist violence in US Primary Fallout, Election Integrity, and Protest Funding: Jim Benson Reviews Clips from Turley, Gardner, and Wheeler The Jim Benson Show: Jim Benson Opens with Conservative Election Commentary In this episode of The Jim Benson Show, host Jim Benson opens with conservative news commentary following the June 2 primary elections. He frames the program around early election results, especially in California, and argues that the state has been damaged by long-term Democratic control, regulation, taxation, wildfire mismanagement, illegal immigration policies, and election practices that he views as dangerous. Benson also discusses his concern that the 2026 midterms could determine whether Republicans maintain enough power to support President Donald Trump's agenda and block Democratic efforts to regain control of Congress. The Jim Benson Show: California, Wildfires, Immigration, and Election Rules Benson spends the first portion of the show criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and Democratic leadership in the state. He argues that budget cuts, poor fire prevention, burdensome regulations, and social benefits for illegal immigrants have damaged California. He also claims that California's election laws, mail-in ballot policies, voter registration practices, and restrictions on investigating ballot fraud help Democrats maintain power. This opening commentary sets up the first outside clip, which focuses on California primary results and the possibility of Republican gains. Dr. Steve Turley Show: California Primary Results and a Claimed Political Earthquake The first clip Benson plays comes from Dr. Steve Turley's YouTube channel, recorded while Turley was in Brazil. Turley argues that California's June primary results showed a “political earthquake,” pointing to early results involving Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race and reality television figure Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral contest. Turley says Republican turnout appeared stronger than expected, voter registration trends favored Republicans, and California's political map showed signs of a possible shift. Both Benson and Turley caution, however, that Republican victories in California would still be difficult because of the state's Democratic advantage. Dr. Steve Turley Show: GOP Turnout and Midterm Implications The Turley segment also broadens the California results into a national midterm argument. Turley says Republican turnout was higher than in 2022 and claims that GOP voter registration is improving in multiple states, including traditionally Democratic areas. He argues that if Democrats are forced to spend money defending races in California, they will have fewer resources for battleground states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Benson uses the clip to reinforce his view that California may be showing signs of public backlash against one-party Democratic rule, homelessness, wildfires, fentanyl, cost of living, and urban decline. Stephen Gardner Show: Mail-In Ballots and Trump's Election Executive Order The second clip comes from The Stephen Gardner Show, featuring legal commentator Robert Gouveia of Watching the Watchers. Gardner and Gouveia discuss a court ruling involving President Trump's executive order on election integrity and mail-in ballots. Gouveia explains that the order focuses on two broad areas: federal efforts to help verify voter registration lists and possible U.S. Postal Service procedures for tracking mail-in ballots more securely. He says Democratic organizations and advocacy groups sued to block even the rulemaking process, but a Washington, D.C. judge declined to issue an early injunction because the alleged harms were too speculative. Stephen Gardner Show: Voter Lists, Postal Tracking, and Legal Strategy In the Gardner clip, Gouveia argues that the executive order does not immediately impose illegal requirements, but instead asks agencies to begin considering rulemaking. He describes possible systems such as federal voter-list cross-checking and unique barcode tracking for mail-in ballots, comparing the idea to chain-of-custody protections. Benson introduces the clip as part of his ongoing concern about mail-in ballot fraud and asks whether the ruling, if upheld on appeal, could affect the midterms in time. The segment presents the ruling as a significant early legal win for Trump's election-integrity agenda. The Liz Wheeler Show: Left-Wing Protest Funding and Roy Singham The third clip comes from The Liz Wheeler Show on BlazeTV, focused on claims about left-wing protest funding and billionaire Neville Roy Singham. Wheeler argues that violent demonstrations in the United States are not spontaneous grassroots protests, but are funded and organized through activist networks tied to communist or far-left causes. She discusses Treasury Department administrative subpoenas involving Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin, and travel to Cuba, presenting the investigation as an initial step toward targeting Singham and the organizations she says he funds. The Liz Wheeler Show: Subpoenas, Cuba, and Activist Networks Wheeler explains the difference between administrative subpoenas and court-enforced subpoenas, saying that an administrative subpoena can eventually gain legal force if a court compels compliance. She argues that the Trump administration is using the Cuba-related inquiry as a strategic way to investigate a broader network of activist groups, including organizations she connects to the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Code Pink, and the People's Forum. Benson includes this clip to support his broader argument that left-wing unrest and protest activity are part of an organized political strategy rather than ordinary civic protest. The Jim Benson Show: Closing and Where to Find the Program Benson closes the episode by saying he hopes listeners found the material interesting and valuable. He directs the audience to the show's pages at bbsradio.com, as well as podcast and video platforms including X, Rumble, and Apple Podcasts. He also encourages listeners to visit the related video section on the show page and says he plans to return in two weeks with another episode. The program as a whole blends Benson's own conservative commentary with extended clips from outside commentators, each used to support his concerns about California politics, election integrity, and left-wing organizing.
In this episode, Matt and Jamison explore the concept of "active waiting" as it relates to both the spiritual life and the current legislative landscape. The primary focus of the discussion is the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), as the association continues to await critical draft regulations from the Treasury Department. With the program set to take effect in 2027, the hosts emphasize the necessity for regulatory clarity by late summer to allow schools and scholarship-granting organizations sufficient time to prepare families and donors.The episode highlights significant state-level developments, celebrating major "opt-in" victories in New York and Colorado, while providing updates on legislative battles in Virginia and Maryland. The hosts also address concerns regarding potential state-level over-regulation and the importance of maintaining the EFTC as a straightforward federal provision. Concluding with a reflection on waiting as a spiritual discipline, this episode encourages listeners to remain faithfully engaged in advocacy while trusting in God's timing for the future of school choice.
Jody Hamilton once again fills in for Stephanie. This time they ponder the bizarre world of Trump's recent Oval Office ramblings about the newly completed Reflecting Pool. With guests including the ever-astute Glenn Kirchner, they dissect Trump's absurd claims, including a graphic proclaiming his pool's size superiority over iconic skyscrapers. The discussion takes a sharp turn as they explore the implications of Trump's behavior, from his questionable mental state to the chaotic political issues, including the potential fallout from the upcoming UFC event at the White House. Then, Jody welcomes back Frangela AKA Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton and they discuss the ongoing corruption within the Treasury Department and the unsettling actions of the Kushners in Albania.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Justice Matters, Glenn joins Jody Hamilton as she fills in on the Stephanie Miller Show to discuss the rampant corruption permeating our political landscape. From the absurd calls for Texans to drive to California to vote illegally, to the ongoing issues with the Treasury Department, Glenn highlights the stark contrasts between past administrations and the current state of affairs. He emphasizes the urgent need for accountability, particularly in light of the ongoing investigations into Donald Trump's actions and the implications for future governance. The conversation also touches on the importance of holding individuals accountable for their roles in corruption, drawing parallels to historical precedents set during the Nixon era.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened a Senate Finance Committee hearing by going directly after Sen. Ron Wyden, accusing him of attacking the Treasury Department over Epstein-related financial records while ignoring his own son's past contact with Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent pointed to Adam Wyden's 2016 meeting at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, where Wyden reportedly sought backing for his hedge fund, and referenced an email included in released DOJ files. The confrontation came as Wyden has continued pressing Treasury over Epstein's suspicious financial activity reports and broader money trail, arguing that the department is withholding material that could shed light on Epstein's network.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened a Senate Finance Committee hearing by going directly after Sen. Ron Wyden, accusing him of attacking the Treasury Department over Epstein-related financial records while ignoring his own son's past contact with Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent pointed to Adam Wyden's 2016 meeting at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, where Wyden reportedly sought backing for his hedge fund, and referenced an email included in released DOJ files. The confrontation came as Wyden has continued pressing Treasury over Epstein's suspicious financial activity reports and broader money trail, arguing that the department is withholding material that could shed light on Epstein's network.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsourceScott Bessent goes scorched earth against Sen. Ron Wyden over Epstein claims
In this episode of Justice Matters, Glenn joins Jody Hamilton as she fills in on the Stephanie Miller Show to discuss the rampant corruption permeating our political landscape. From the absurd calls for Texans to drive to California to vote illegally, to the ongoing issues with the Treasury Department, Glenn highlights the stark contrasts between past administrations and the current state of affairs. He emphasizes the urgent need for accountability, particularly in light of the ongoing investigations into Donald Trump's actions and the implications for future governance. The conversation also touches on the importance of holding individuals accountable for their roles in corruption, drawing parallels to historical precedents set during the Nixon era.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on new warnings to banks from the Treasury Department.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened a Senate Finance Committee hearing by going directly after Sen. Ron Wyden, accusing him of attacking the Treasury Department over Epstein-related financial records while ignoring his own son's past contact with Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent pointed to Adam Wyden's 2016 meeting at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, where Wyden reportedly sought backing for his hedge fund, and referenced an email included in released DOJ files. The confrontation came as Wyden has continued pressing Treasury over Epstein's suspicious financial activity reports and broader money trail, arguing that the department is withholding material that could shed light on Epstein's network.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened a Senate Finance Committee hearing by going directly after Sen. Ron Wyden, accusing him of attacking the Treasury Department over Epstein-related financial records while ignoring his own son's past contact with Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent pointed to Adam Wyden's 2016 meeting at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, where Wyden reportedly sought backing for his hedge fund, and referenced an email included in released DOJ files. The confrontation came as Wyden has continued pressing Treasury over Epstein's suspicious financial activity reports and broader money trail, arguing that the department is withholding material that could shed light on Epstein's network.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsourceScott Bessent goes scorched earth against Sen. Ron Wyden over Epstein claimsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
On episode 134 of Native Land Pod, we travel to the protests outside Delaney Hall detention center, where migrants are being given rotten food, inadequate medical care, and held for months in inhumane conditions. Time and again, Democrats fail to support reparations initiatives on the national stage. Our guest, Congresswoman Summer Lee, represents Pennsylvania's 12th district. Time and again, Democrats fail to support reparations initiatives on the national stage. Our guest, Congresswoman Summer Lee [PA 12], is going to keep trying anyway. FYSA HEADLINES 1. Californians voted on Tuesday and there are two close races to pay attention to, the LA mayor, and the race for governor. 2. Justice Samuel Alito’s son has been discovered working secretly at the U.S. Treasury Department. 3. Trump’s “Great American State Fair” for the 250th U.S. anniversary is turning into a big flop. 4. Former NBA star Derrick Coleman has refused an award from the Mobile, Alabama Hall of Fame Committee over the state’s curtailing of Black voting rights. 5. Re-surfaced racist remarks from Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy 6. The president of the Heritage Foundation says Trump has enacted most of Project 2025. 7. A jury has found Rick Chow “not guilty” of murder in the death of 14 year old Cyrus Carmack Belton. LINKS AND RESOURCES Read Rep. Summer Lee’s Reparations Bill: https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-colleagues-advocates-reintroduce-reparations-now-resolution SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ We are 152 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Trump- endorsed nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa's Second Congressional District, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to chat about the race as Democrats are also eyeing the GOP seat. Guy and Rep. Henson also discussed the newest data on the Working Families Tax Cuts released by the Treasury Department, which showed significant results. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened a Senate Finance Committee hearing by going directly after Sen. Ron Wyden, accusing him of attacking the Treasury Department over Epstein-related financial records while ignoring his own son's past contact with Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent pointed to Adam Wyden's 2016 meeting at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, where Wyden reportedly sought backing for his hedge fund, and referenced an email included in released DOJ files. The confrontation came as Wyden has continued pressing Treasury over Epstein's suspicious financial activity reports and broader money trail, arguing that the department is withholding material that could shed light on Epstein's network.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened a Senate Finance Committee hearing by going directly after Sen. Ron Wyden, accusing him of attacking the Treasury Department over Epstein-related financial records while ignoring his own son's past contact with Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent pointed to Adam Wyden's 2016 meeting at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, where Wyden reportedly sought backing for his hedge fund, and referenced an email included in released DOJ files. The confrontation came as Wyden has continued pressing Treasury over Epstein's suspicious financial activity reports and broader money trail, arguing that the department is withholding material that could shed light on Epstein's network.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsourceScott Bessent goes scorched earth against Sen. Ron Wyden over Epstein claimsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Thanks to our partners Promotive, WickedFile, Maverick Shop Owners, and OverdryveWhat if the government — and a few well-known billionaires — were offering to deposit cash directly into an account for your child or grandchild, no strings attached, starting July 4th? Would you sign up?In this solo episode, Hunt Demarest, CPA at Paar Melis & Associates, breaks down everything currently known about the newly announced Trump Accounts — officially called 530A plans — before they go live. Hunt cuts through the political noise to answer the only question that matters for shop owners and their families: is this worth your time, and how do you get your share of the free money on the table?From the $1,000 Treasury Department seed deposit for children born between 2025 and 2028, to the $250 Dell family contribution available in qualifying zip codes, to how self-employed shop owners can structure employer contributions for a legitimate tax deduction — Hunt walks through what we know, what's still uncertain, and how these accounts stack up against the 529 plans and Roth IRAs you're probably already using.Whether you're a shop owner with young kids, a grandparent looking for a smarter savings vehicle, or a business owner thinking about a new fringe benefit for your team — this episode is essential listening.What You'll Learn...(03:05) What a Trump Account actually is — and why the 530A plan isn't as new as it sounds(06:02) The $1,000 government seed deposit — who qualifies and why Hunt says everyone eligible should sign up immediately(09:07) Contribution limits, employer deductions, and the fringe benefit opportunity for your employees(10:14) Withdrawal rules — why the money is locked until the child turns 18, and what it can be spent on(11:15) Using a Trump Account to buy a first home or start a business — and the creative opportunities that creates(12:27) The Dell family's $250 zip code contribution — why Hunt says don't risk missing it, just sign up(17:14) Trump Accounts vs. 529 plans — the key differences that actually matter for your family(19:45) Trump Accounts vs. Roth IRAs — the side-by-side comparison for shop owners who pay their kids through the business(22:23) Hunt's honest take on what he's actually doing for his own kids — and why the employer deduction changes everythingIf you're ready to stop letting politics get in the way of free money, understand exactly how these new accounts fit alongside the strategies you're already running, and find out whether July 4th is a deadline you actually need to worry about — this episode is essential listening.Thanks to our partner, PromotivePromotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our partner, WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Thanks to our partner, Maverick Shop OwnersYou're working on growing a more profitable shop - that's critical. That's exactly what the 24-video Blueprint course by Maverick Shop Owners addresses - customers, sales, profit, people, systems, and freedom. Get free access for our listeners only at https://maverickshopowners.com/blueprintThanks to our partner, OverdryveOverdryve is your AI-powered marketing operating system. It predicts slow weeks before they happen, automatically launches revenue-driving campaigns, tracks ROI down to the dollar, and optimizes performance in real time. Visit https://overdryvemarketing.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Beyond the Bays: A Financial Playbook for Auto Repair Shop OwnersWrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.
The Social Security Administration is looking to fully transition to electronic payments this year. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last year directing the Treasury Department to stop issuing paper checks for all federal payments. SSA says paper checks are 20 times more expensive than electronic checks and are more susceptible to fraud. SSA beneficiaries seeking an exemption to this policy can request a waiver from the Treasury Department. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The stars are aligning for U-S biofuels policies to provide relief at the pump and additional revenue for farmers. The Treasury Department is now drilling down for the final guidance on 45Z.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York state officials are facing a subpoena from the Trump administration after they refused to cooperate with the investigation into a horrific, lethal bus crash.For years, the federal government handed out money for important scientific research based on racially-focused "diversity" goals and requirements. Since beginning his second term in office, President Donald Trump has moved to banish diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from the federal grant process through executive orders. Rep. Ralph Norman, a Republican from South Carolina, wants to ensure those racially-focused requirements, once implemented by the nation's largest funders of scientific research, do not return. New data is challenging claims that Trump Accounts would primarily benefit the ultra-wealthy. The Treasury Department revealed that 86% of families who opened Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged investment accounts for children, earned less than $200,000 a year. Jona Affholder is an abortion drug poisoning survivor. She is telling her story and, in the process, is revealing yet another health and safety risk of mail-order abortion drugs.Become a supporter of Tapp into the Truth: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tapp-into-the-truth--556114/supportAimee's Audios Subliminal Acoustic Fingerprinting: https://www.aimeesaudios.com/If recent events have proven anything, you need to be as prepared as possible for when things go sideways. You certainly can't count on the government for help. True liberty requires self-reliance. Let My Patriot Supply help you be prepared. My Patriot Supply: https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=84Support American jobs! Get great products! Some are now at wholesale prices. Go to My Pillow and use promo code TAPP to save! https://www.mypillow.com/tappVisit Patriot Mobile or Call (817) 380-9081 to take advantage of a FREE Month of service when you switch using promo code TAPP! https://patriotmobile.com/tappChuck Norris is no longer with us, but you can honor the man he was and be as active and healthy as he was until his passing. How? By adding Morning Kick to your daily routine. Morning Kick is a revolutionary new daily drink that combines ultra-potent greens like spirulina and kale with probiotics, prebiotics, collagen, and even ashwagandha. Plus, every purchase is backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee: https://chuckdefense.com/tapp"Remember Pop Rocks? Now, imagine they gave you superpowers."Please let me introduce you to Energy Rocks! Born from the grit and ambition of a competitive athlete who wanted a better, cleaner way to fuel the body and mind, without the hassle of mixing powders, messy bottles, or caffeine crashes. Energy Rocks is a reimagining of energy into something fun, functional, and fantastically effective. A delicious popping candy energy supplement that delivers a rapid boost of clean energy and focus — anytime, anywhere. No water. No mixing. No bulky bottles. Just open, pop it in your mouth, and get ready to rock. Making any time the right time to "Get in the Zone, One Pop at a Time." https://energyrocks.store/products/cherry-berry?sca_ref=8856032.9eONVDNSeb4ez73FFollow Tapp into the Truth on Locals Follow Tapp into the Truth on SubstackHero SoapBlue CoolersKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBDSauce Bae2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria
Monday, June 1st, 2026 Today, a federal judge temporarily blocks the $1.8B Slush Fund; a court orders Trump to take his name off the Kennedy Center; the Trump IRS case has been reopened so the court can examine whether there was collusion and fraud; Judge Mehta has ordered the government to explain why they want to dismiss the Oath Keepers sedition charges; Vietnam veterans are suing to block Trump's 250 foot arch; the Trump administration is moving to limit assistance animals for disabled tenants; the Postal Service is moving forward with Trump's attack on mail-in voting; the Pentagon is recruiting troops to attend the Idiocracy UFC fights; Congress has advanced a US-Israeli military integration plan; the ICE agent who shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis has been captured in Texas; Pam Bondi threw Todd Blanche under the bus during her unsworn deposition; where is New Jersey Republican Tom Kean; Sam Alito's son has been quietly working as a lawyer at the Treasury Department; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. 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Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler's Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 37th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington by his BakerHostetler colleague, former Congressman Heath Shuler. Also joining is Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy Kenneth Kies. A BakerHostetler alumnus, he is responsible for developing, recommending and implementing federal tax policy on behalf of the Treasury Department. He has also held leading tax policy roles on Capitol Hill at the Joint Committee on Taxation and the Ways and Means Committee. Kies began his legal career with BakerHostetler and later became a partner and chair of the firm's Tax Practice Group.Questions & Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com
Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the Supreme Court and the Treasury Department are both working overtime to cover up for the fact that Justice Sam Alito's lawyer son is secretly working as a senior attorney in the Treasury Department.Then, on the rest of the menu, America's most powerful TV networks have been handing out coveted congressional press credentials to people Congress has strictly barred from eligibility; Trump ordered the Department of Health and Human Services to cut the number of vaccines recommended for every American child by half; and, Trump branded the federal judge who blocked his renovation of the Kennedy Center as “an anti Trump Hater” and predicted that the nation's premier performing arts center will “soon be closed, probably never to open again.”After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the Iran war has forced farmers to seek organic alternatives away from chemical fertilizers; and, South Africa's mostly Black World Cup squad will leave for the tournament today after problems with US travel visas delayed their departure.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help.” — Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.
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Ralph speaks to independent investigative journalist Lylla Younes to discuss her reporting on Israel's assault on southern Lebanon. Then, Ralph and media studies professor Robin Andersen discuss her new book "The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage of the Genocide in Gaza."Lylla Younes is a Beirut-based journalist. She is an editor at The Public Source, and a frequent contributor to Drop Site News.What we've seen in the past several days is really an escalation of what's been happening since March 2nd (when the US-Israeli assault on Iran took off) and then obviously the ceasefire… What we see is a campaign of ethnic cleansing from the Israeli military in Lebanon. And that has looked like the Gaza playbook sped up, you could say, in southern Lebanon. It's looked like invading and bulldozing homes; tearing up roads; destroying, booby-trapping, and detonating entire villages and cultural sites. It's looked like targeting medical personnel—killing, at this point, over 100 since March 2nd (this is in addition to the 130 or so who were killed in the last round of fighting in 2024). In addition to that, the targeting and killing of journalists who are reporting near the border. I think it's important to note there's practically no one left in the border region. Having a press vest on and a microphone and a camera is basically like having a target on your back at this point.Lylla YounesThe pager attack was, I think it's fair to say, one of the darker days of Lebanese history. I think regardless of people's feelings about Hezbollah, the fact that you are setting men alight literally in the streets in cities all across the country, killing children, maiming children—the mark of the pager attack was that these pagers that Hezbollah members were carrying exploded in their faces and blinded them. So you have thousands of blinded people, people missing fingers. And again, some of these are relatives of Hezbollah members. It was a massive event that overwhelmed hospitals across the country. And it also marked the beginning of that 66 day [period] of escalated fighting. And it showed how deeply infiltrated Hezbollah was in an intelligence capacity. This was quite a feat by the Israeli Mossad.Lylla YounesRobin Andersen is professor emerita of media studies at Fordham University and an award-winning author of a dozen single- and co-authored books. She serves as a Project Censored Judge, and contributes to the annual State of the Free Press. She is on the Board of Directors of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), where she also writes regularly, and is an Izzy Award Judge for the Park Center for Independent Media. Her latest book is The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage of Israel's Genocide in Gaza.In my book, I look at the directives of the New York Times and CNN, and then I compare it to media coverage. And I found that, in fact, these were the ways [the directives that were passed down] in which the media was presenting the genocide in Gaza…But in terms of the Israeli directives, CNN was putting their copy through their Jerusalem bureau and the IDF was looking at it. The New York Times was simply going along with Israeli talking points. So we did find that. And the real telling part was when they finally did say that Israel dropped the bomb, it was only when Israel had admitted—or put their propaganda to the next level, which was to claim that they had killed a Hamas commander or a fighter or somebody involved in Hamas. And we found that also in the BBC. So those were direct things that came from Israel. And abandoning their journalistic mission, the US media was basically following the dictates of a foreign government.Robin AndersenTheir form of censorship was basically murder. They knew that as the genocide wore on (and Israel controlled the narrative for a very long time, and then it started to collapse) as over time we saw on the internet, we saw on our handheld devices the documentation of what was happening [they'd lose control of the narrative]. And so in a total propaganda environment, what we have to have is no noise, no opposition, no alternative information. And Israel really was trying to achieve a total propaganda environment. It wasn't enough that they had establishment in legacy media and those media were allowing outside influences to direct their editorial decisions. That wasn't quite enough.Robin AndersenNews 5/29/26* This week, Democratic Socialist Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani unveiled his plan to construct 200,000 new rent-stabilized homes in the city over the next decade, PIX 11 reports, making good on a campaign promise that many supposedly savvy political observers doubted. In addition to the new construction, Mamdani vowed to “preserve and stabilize” an additional 200,000 via New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) repairs, increased housing code enforcement, and a special focus on development in the Bronx. In his announcement, Mamdani said “We are the largest city in the nation. We have the resources, the talent, and the will to achieve this.”* In the federal government, one of the most controversial members of the Trump administration – former Democratic Congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard – has resigned her position as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The BBC reports Gabbard is citing her husband's recent bone cancer diagnosis as the reason for her departure, but also notes that Gabbard “has largely been out of public view even as the US took military action against Iran, put pressure on Cuba, and…removed Venezuela's president.” In theory, these would all require a substantial degree of participation from and coordination with the DNI, but Gabbard seemed pointedly out of the loop. The actions of the administration have also been diametrically opposed to Gabbard's past foreign policy positions, defined by her 2020 slogan “no more regime change wars.” Others have noted that Gabbard now joins former Attorney General Pam Bondi, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as high-profile women ousted from the Trump administration while glaringly incompetent men like Pete Hegseth remain in their posts.* Turning to Texas, this week saw a political bloodbath in the runoffs for the primaries held back in March. The topline of course is that scandal-plagued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, backed by Trump, triumphed over powerful longtime incumbent Senator John Cornyn. With the backing of the president, Paxton wiped the floor with Cornyn, winning around two-thirds of the vote. Yet Paxton goes into the general election against James Talarico very weak. 35% of those polled “Disapprove Strongly” of Paxton with only 15% saying they “Strongly Approve” according to the Texas Politics Project and even the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) condemned Paxton's “lies” “incompetence” personal scandals and corruption in now-deleted press releases. Further down the ballot, incumbent Democratic Members of Congress Al Green and Julie Johnson have been defeated in their primary run-offs, after being forced into Member-on-Member races by the Texas redistricting scheme.* Meanwhile in Michigan, NOTUS reports the Working Families Party (WFP) has endorsed progressive Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed. This primary campaign, with El-Sayed running against moderate Congresswoman Haley Stevens and liberal state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, has become a bruising tripartite affair pitting the three major factions within the Democratic Party against one another. Recently, El-Sayed has taken the lead in this race, which WFP hopes to help consolidate, saying it is prepared to go “all in” on this race. WFP is feeling confident following their role in helping to ensure victory for Chris Rabb in Pennsylvania and Analilia Mejia in New Jersey.* In the Garden State, Senator Andy Kim was caught in a cloud of pepper spray this week as he joined protestors outside of a privately-run ICE detention facility, NJ.com reports. The protests began as a result of an ongoing hunger strike inside of the facility, which has led many high-profile New Jersey Democrats – including Governor Mikie Sherill and Congressman Robert Menendez Jr. in addition to Senator Kim – to call for the facility's closure. Following the confrontation, Kim stated that “What we saw here is unfortunately just what we see all over the country…It's sad…sad day.” At another point, Kim said “The cruelty that you see behind me, this is the point…Right now, I'm trying to have them not point guns at us.”* In another case of outrageous overreach by the Trump administration, Fox reports the Treasury Department has served subpoenas to CodePink activist Medea Benjamin and political streamer and influencer Hasan Piker seeking “financial, logistical and communications information” regarding their recent humanitarian voyage to Cuba. According to this story, the Treasury probe – handled through their Office of Foreign Assets Control – is primarily concerned with whether the convoy “violated U.S. sanctions laws through the financing, coordination or delivery of goods to Cuba, including potential contacts with Cuban government personnel or entities on the island.” The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned the probe, writing that “Weaponizing the Treasury Department to target Americans for exercising their constitutional right to support human rights is unacceptable.” CAIR went on to call the investigation “performative and politically-motivated,” contending that “Every American who believes in the rule of law and human rights should stand in solidarity with Medea and demand that the Treasury Department drop its McCarthyite witch hunt.”* The Democrats meanwhile are once again conspiring against one another. The Bulwark reports the campaign to unseat Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is back on – and now includes viable alternatives. Previously, discontent was mounting but there did not appear to be any other options. Presently though, the list circulating in Democratic circles consists of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, former EMILY's List president Stephanie Schriock, former president of the Service Employees International Union Mary Kay Henry, former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes, and former Wisconsin party chair Ben Wikler. Wikler, who revitalized the Beaver State party and placed second against Martin in the DNC Chair election, has “rebuffed discussions about leading the DNC, saying he wants nothing to do with effort to remove Martin and isn't interested in replacing him.” Yet even with no obvious alternative, calls are mounting for Martin to step aside. This piece cites statements by progressive Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan, as well as a new initiative by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee on one side, alongside statements by more moderate Reps. Marc Veasey and Seth Moulton to the same effect. Still, many state parties and an equally ideologically diverse coalition is standing by Martin, so he will likely remain in place, at least for the time being.* Looking southward, this week Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her country will host the Iranian team ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Per Al Jazeera, the United States, which is hosting many of the matches, including all three the Iranian team was scheduled to play in, expressed that they did not think it “appropriate” for Iranian team members to be in the country, “for their own life and safety.” FIFA approached Mexico as an alternative. In her daily press conference, Sheinbaum stated that “We have no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico.” The Iranian team has also announced they will be moving their training base from Tucson to Tijuana, but still plan to enter the United States to play their games – with Trump saying they will be “welcome,” despite the fact American authorities have yet to issue the necessary visas.* Our final two stories involve the Pope. First, AP reports that this week Pope Leo XIV made an historic apology not only for the Catholic Church's role in legitimizing slavery, but its failure to condemn the practice for centuries afterwards. Pope Leo called this a “wound in Christian memory.” Leo, the first American Pope, can point to both enslaved people and slave owners in his familial lineage, a remarkable vantage point from which to issue this statement in his first ever encyclical ”Magnifica Humanitas.”* Yet, for how historic this section of the encyclical is, it is not the portion of it that drew the most attention. That would be the section on Artificial Intelligence. Pope Leo writes “Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together.” Leo goes on to make the critical point that “technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate, and use it.” He further goes on to state that “the pressure of new ideologies or certain highly powerful interests” can reduce the human person to “a resource to be used and exploited” or evaluated “on what they achieve or produce,” whereas God creates each individual person in His image and imbues them with inherent dignity. It is impossible to say whether the Pontiff's words will move the titans of the tech industry to change their ways, but his moving rhetoric is sure to significantly influence the world's view of AI, both today and for students of history.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. 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Here's a brief review of several stories Jim covered on this week's broadcast: --President Trump is weighing whether or not to approve the 60 day Memorandum of Understanding with Iran that could extend the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and launch a new round of negotiations over the nuclear program. --According to President Trump, the enriched uranium that is buried underground in Iran will be unearthed by the U.S. under close coordination and in conjunction with Iran, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and it will be destroyed. --The State Department and the Treasury Department announced that the U.S. will impose new sanctions on Iran's oil sales. --A dual Iraqi/Iranian citizen was indicted yesterday on terrorism-related charges in what the Justice Department alleged was a lengthy spree plotting nearly 20 attacks on American and European soil. --First daughter Ivanka Trump was targeted for assassination by IRGC trained terrorists in a twisted plot to avenge their mentor being taken out by President Trump. --The Trump administration is cutting the number of weapons systems that it's willing to contribute to NATO actions. --Poland has offered to build the infrastructure necessary to host a permanent U.S. troop presence in a bid to clarify the situation between the two long-time NATO allies. --Lawmakers say the Pentagon must act after smartphone data used to target U.S. troops. --The Trump administration will extend deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals in the U.S. for six months, according to a notice posted to the Federal Register on Wednesday.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION Today's episode dives into explosive new claims from the Trump administration regarding massive government fraud, waste, and abuse allegedly uncovered across federal agencies. Officials now say trillions of taxpayer dollars may have been improperly distributed through welfare overpayments, fraudulent SBA loans, questionable federal grants, and loosely monitored government programs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Stephen Miller, and other administration officials argue the scale of abuse may be unprecedented in modern American history — and claim aggressive fraud crackdowns could dramatically reduce the federal deficit. Meanwhile, critics warn the revelations could expose systemic failures in federal oversight, while supporters argue the discoveries validate years of concerns about unchecked government spending. From PPP fraud to federal grants, E-Verify requirements, and the political battle over spending cuts, this episode breaks down the growing war over taxpayer dollars. Trump, Government Fraud, PPP Loans, SBA Fraud, Treasury Department, Scott Bessent, Stephen Miller, Federal Spending, Waste Fraud Abuse, Biden Administration, Politics, Government Oversight, Taxpayer Money, Inflation, Federal Grants, E-Verify, Economy, Conservative Podcast, AmperWave
The Marc Cox Morning Show's second hour delivered the kind of radio that reminds you why you tune in every single morning. Bombshell email evidence drops showing the Obama Justice Department personally killed the Clinton money laundering investigation — John Solomon has the receipts and Marc has the outrage every patriot deserves to feel. The St. Louis Morning Brief brings the fight home: Jefferson County residents are recalling their own elected officials over a rogue data center deal, and ICE is detaining school district employees who never should have been here in the first place — a direct consequence of Biden's broken catch-and-release disaster. Nicole Murray delivers record market highs alongside rising mortgage rates and a Treasury Department ready to put President Trump's face on the $250 bill. And In Other News closes the hour with a preschool graduation brawl, a rocket explosion that looked nuclear, and why Gen Z's separate bank accounts are a marriage catastrophe in slow motion. Two hours down and the Marc Cox Morning Show is just getting warmed up. Hour Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #HourTwo #MarcCox #HillaryClinton #ObamaJustice #JeffersonCounty #ICE #IllegalImmigration #NicoleMurray #StockMarket #InOtherNews #STLNews #PatriotRadio #ConservativeRadio #AmericaFirst #CommonSense #BackTheBlue #STLConservative #MorningShow #FridayMorning
Here's a brief review of several stories Jim covered on this week's broadcast: --President Trump is weighing whether or not to approve the 60 day Memorandum of Understanding with Iran that could extend the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and launch a new round of negotiations over the nuclear program. --According to President Trump, the enriched uranium that is buried underground in Iran will be unearthed by the U.S. under close coordination and in conjunction with Iran, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and it will be destroyed. --The State Department and the Treasury Department announced that the U.S. will impose new sanctions on Iran's oil sales. --A dual Iraqi/Iranian citizen was indicted yesterday on terrorism-related charges in what the Justice Department alleged was a lengthy spree plotting nearly 20 attacks on American and European soil. --First daughter Ivanka Trump was targeted for assassination by IRGC trained terrorists in a twisted plot to avenge their mentor being taken out by President Trump. --The Trump administration is cutting the number of weapons systems that it's willing to contribute to NATO actions. --Poland has offered to build the infrastructure necessary to host a permanent U.S. troop presence in a bid to clarify the situation between the two long-time NATO allies. --Lawmakers say the Pentagon must act after smartphone data used to target U.S. troops. --The Trump administration will extend deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals in the U.S. for six months, according to a notice posted to the Federal Register on Wednesday.
Headlines:The Sultanate of Oman committed to increase trade and economic relations with Iran.The Treasury Department slapped sanctions on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, which is the body that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard stood up to extort vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.The IDF carried out a strike in Beirut yesterday — it was the first Israeli strike in Beirut in three weeks.The U.S. government is expanding its probe into the United Nations Relief and Works Agency — a.k.a. “UNRWA,” a.k.a. Hamas in UN clothing.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Joseph Zacks, FDD Adjunct Fellow and former deputy assistant director for counterterrorism for the CIA.Learn more at: https://fdd.org/fddmorningbrief
U.S. sources have confirmed to NTD that the United States and Iran have agreed to a 60-day extension of the ceasefire and are now awaiting President Donald Trump's approval.This comes after the United States launched self-defensive strikes against the Iranian regime earlier this week.The Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on Iran's oil trade on Thursday, with the Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioning eight vessels carrying Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, plus more than 15 entities that help move and sell the oil.Blue Origin's New Gen rocket erupted in flames in Florida on Thursday night, during a routine engine test on the launch pad.The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 36 as the rocket was being prepared for a static-fire of its seven engines. Blue Origin says no one was injured and all personnel are accounted for.It is not yet clear what caused the explosion or how much damage the pad sustained, with founder Jeff Bezos saying the company will investigate and rebuild as needed.The Louisiana State House on Thursday approved a new congressional map that will eliminate one of two majority-black districts. The State Senate could vote on it as early as Friday.This new map comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that found Louisiana relied too heavily on race when drawing its previous map. The new map carves up the 6th district, making it more favorable to Republicans. If the new map is approved, Democrat Cleo Fields will likely lose his U.S. House seat.
President Trump's team pushes for new $250 bill with his face on it.Key administration officials are pushing the Treasury Department's Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 banknote with Trump's image, the Washington Post reported.Should the Treasury Department move ahead with the plan, it would mark the first time a living person's face was slapped on a greenback since 1866.The $250 note would be a nod to America's 250th birthday this year.Under the Thayer Amendment, which passed in 1866, it is illegal to put the likeness of a living person on official US currency, bonds, or other financial notes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In our news wrap Thursday, the Treasury Department is laying the groundwork for a $250 bill featuring President Trump's image, a Trump-appointed judge is refusing to block the president's executive order limiting mail-in voting and the Justice Department has reportedly opened an investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who won civil cases against Trump on accusations of sexual abuse and defamation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
President Trump's team pushes for new $250 bill with his face on it.Key administration officials are pushing the Treasury Department's Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 banknote with Trump's image, the Washington Post reported.Should the Treasury Department move ahead with the plan, it would mark the first time a living person's face was slapped on a greenback since 1866.The $250 note would be a nod to America's 250th birthday this year.Under the Thayer Amendment, which passed in 1866, it is illegal to put the likeness of a living person on official US currency, bonds, or other financial notes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the potential for new U.S. currency with President Trump's face on it.
Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 28, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Renewable Fuels Association President Jeff Cooper urged the Treasury Department to finalize regulations for the Section 40 5z clean fuel production credit, which could stimulate domestic energy production and support rural economies. Commodity markets are experiencing a lack of bearish news, with soybean and corn demand remaining strong. The soy complex is supported by strong product demand, while the corn market sees steady sales. Live cattle futures are up, and feed grain prices are lower, benefiting the cattle complex. Weather updates included red flag warnings in Montana and North Dakota, and rainfall is expected in Missouri and Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, the media is truly stupid in its reporting on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which portrayed PM Benjamin Netanyahu as the unprovoked aggressor hammering Lebanon with no context whatsoever. In reality, while Iran negotiates with the United States, its proxy Hezbollah has launched more missiles and drones at northern Israel than ever before, killing people, and forcing evacuations as part of a deliberate plan to drive Israelis out of the north and then the center, concentrating the population in a tiny area. The entire ruling class—including Democrats, some Republicans, and the media—is pathetically weak and stupid, while many podcasters gain attention simply by being as obnoxious, vile, and poisonous as possible. Also, it's a tough challenge to keep an Islamist, Nazi, 7th-century, barbaric, primitive ideological regime contained when one of its core principles is to lie, cheat, deceive, and conceal during any deals. The Iranian regime exists solely to promote a revolution by imposing its Islamist Nazi ideology on the West and every other corner of the world; it will not negotiate that objective away. They are the warmongers, while the United States is simply trying to defend itself. Later, Rep Chip Roy calls in to explain what's at stake in today's primary runoff election for Texas Attorney General. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued an administrative subpoena to Hasan Piker and Code Pink co-founder Susan Medea Benjamin for possibly violating Cuba sanctions during a March trip to the island for an “ideologically charged transnational convergence of Communists.” Piker identified billionaire Neville Roy Singham as the key “funding vehicle” behind a network of tax-exempt nonprofits that organize and finance anti-American street protests and political movements. These tax-exempt groups function as overt political operations in violation of nonprofit laws. Finally, Roy Altman calls in to discuss his new book - Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of “The Liz Wheeler Show,” Liz breaks down the Treasury Department's subpoenas of Marxist influencer Hasan Piker and Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin. Plus, Liz explains how this is step one of the government pursuing justice against communist Roy Singham. Like & subscribe to make sure you don't miss a single video: https://youtube.com/lizwheeler?sub_confirmation=1 Get the full audio show on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liz-wheeler-show/id1567701295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LhlHfocr5gMnLj4l573iI iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-liz-wheeler-show-82737301/ Subscribe to The Liz Wheeler Show newsletter: https://www.theblaze.com/newsletters/lizwheeler Get VIP access to The Liz Wheeler Show on Locals: https://lizwheeler.locals.com/. Stay in touch with Liz on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizWheeler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Liz_Wheeler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialLizWheeler Rumble: https://rumble.com/LizWheeler Website: https://lizwheeler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Headlines: Trump announced the US and Iran were near "finalization" of a deal on Saturday, then posted less than 24 hours later that he's "not in a rush" — with the reported framework giving Iran $25 billion in unfrozen assets in exchange for disposing of enriched uranium and temporarily reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian officials claim American diplomats have been privately telling them to ignore Trump's posts because they're "primarily for media consumption," which is either reassuring or terrifying. Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence citing her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis, though it follows months of reporting that Trump was already planning to fire her. A gunman opened fire at a White House security checkpoint Saturday, was shot by officers, and died at the hospital — he had previously been arrested for walking into a restricted White House area while claiming to be Jesus Christ. A federal prosecutor was indicted for trying to leak Jack Smith's sealed Mar-a-Lago report by disguising it as a file called "bundt_cake_recipe.pdf" and emailing it to herself, which is both a federal crime and the most creative act of resistance we've seen all year. Hasan Piker and CodePink's Medea Benjamin were reportedly subpoenaed over a humanitarian aid trip to Cuba — except neither actually received subpoenas, and Piker had cleared the trip with the Treasury Department's own office beforehand. Minnesota became the first state to ban prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket outright, and the Trump administration immediately sued the state in response. CBS issued copyright notices against Colbert's surprise public access appearance the day after his Late Show finale, then backed off after universal backlash. And New York City recovered $9 million in unpaid idling fines from Amazon, because a $2 trillion company apparently couldn't be bothered to pay its tickets. Resources/Articles mentioned: WSJ: Trump Says He Is in No Rush for an Iran Deal That Is Far From Finished Substack - Dean Blundell: BREAKING: US Officials Told Iran That Trump's Truth Social Lie About a Deal is Just "Political Theatre For an American Audience" and "Not to Worry About It." NBC News: Secret Service kills man who opened fire at White House security checkpoint PBS: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's national intelligence director HuffPost: Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin Reportedly Subpoenaed Over Cuba Trip Forbes: Prosecutor Tried Hiding Secret Trump Report In A Bundt Cake Recipe, Indictment Alleges Yahoo: Minnesota signs nation's first ban targeting Kalshi and Polymarket as Trump administration sues NBC News: CBS backs off effort to stop sharing of Colbert's surprise ‘Only in Monroe' segment amid backlash Patch: NYC Recovers Millions From Amazon Truck Violations | New York City, NY Patch Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Quantum computing stocks surged after the US announced $2B in grants with equity stakes. Spotify jumped 13% on 2030 guidance targeting $100B in revenue. Anthropic expects $10.9B in Q2 revenue and its first-ever operating profit, while Trump pulled back an AI executive order after calls with Musk and Zuckerberg. Shares of quantum computing companies surged Thursday after the US government announced grants with equity stakes: D-Wave closed up 33%, Rigetti 30%, IBM 12% (CNBC) Spotify closed up 13% on Thursday after announcing new features and 2030 guidance, forecasting a compound annual growth rate in the mid-teens (CNBC) Workday reports Q1 revenue up 13% YoY to $2.54B vs. $2.52B est., and lifts its full-year forecast, saying its AI strategy is working; WDAY jumps 9%+ after hours (CNBC) Sources: Trump delayed signing the AI EO because "he just hates regulation"; there were questions about the EO giving the Treasury Department a leading role (Axios) Investor disclosures: Anthropic says it expects to generate $10.9B in revenue in Q2, up 127% from $4.8B in Q1, and turn a $559M operating profit, its first ever (WSJ) Longreads In more than two-thirds of the world's countries, birthrates have fallen below replacement, and researchers increasingly point the finger at smartphones and social media (FT) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here's a sample of stories Jim shared during the first quarter hour. Hear the rest, as well as how listeners responded. --Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her post as Director of National Intelligence. She explained she is leaving this position in order to support her husband who has a rare form of bone cancer. --A New Jersey Shore town is calling in an impressive show of force in preparation for Memorial Day Weekend following a surge of viral teen takeovers, pop-up parties and a past of chaos. --Iran is reportedly still reviewing the latest peace proposal from the U.S. --Iran's parliament reportedly is considering a bill calling for the assassination of both President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. --The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counter-intelligence agent accused of providing national defense information to Iran. --Iran has been caught teaching children how to use AK47 rifles, just as its Ayatollah declared jihad in a series of ominous social media posts. --The Treasury Department announced new sanctions Tuesday targeting businesses, vessels, and financial networks accused of helping Iran move billions of dollars through oil sales, foreign currency exchanges and covert shipping operations despite existing U.S. sanctions. --The Senate voted to advance a war powers resolution Tuesday aimed at halting U.S. hostilities against Iran. --U.S. officials suspect that Iranian hackers are behind a series of breaches of systems that monitor the amount of fuel in storage tanks serving gas stations in multiple states.
The third hour of The Tara Show on Friday, May 22, 2026, opened with an emergency deep dive into an alarming escalation in the Middle East that threatened to tank international diplomacy.Iran's Strategic Tollbooth ExtortionThe "Toll" Infrastructure: The segment broke down Iran's aggressive announcement establishing a three-tiered transit fee system through its newly minted "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" (PGSA). Tehran claimed the fees—which could reach up to $2 million per vessel—were strictly for "navigational services" and environmental safety. However, U.S. officials blasted the maneuver as a lawless, extortive "toll booth" designed to fund the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).The Strategic Breakdown: Ships from nations lacking a bilateral agreement with Iran faced a staggering $150,000 to $2 million base charge to pass, while enemies faced a continued blockade. Worse yet, Iran claimed total management of the entire waterway, encroaching directly on Omani and Emirati territorial waters.The Peace Deal on Life SupportThe Framework Collapses: The show detailed how this sudden tolling system sent the fragile U.S.–Iran peace deal into a tailspin. While Donald Trump had previously teased a potential breakthrough to lift the U.S. naval blockade in exchange for a free, open Strait of Hormuz, Iran's unexpected insistence on taxing global maritime traffic left negotiations "on life support."The U.S. Countermeasure: The segment analyzed the immediate, fierce response from Washington. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the tolls completely illegal and publicly warned that the U.S. and its allies needed an immediate "Plan B" if Iran refused to back down. Concurrently, the Treasury Department issued a stern warning to commercial shipping firms: paying the Iranian tolls would violate U.S. sanctions, effectively freezing the critical shipping route.
Here's a sample of stories Jim shared during the first quarter hour. Hear the rest, as well as how listeners responded. --Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her post as Director of National Intelligence. She explained she is leaving this position in order to support her husband who has a rare form of bone cancer. --A New Jersey Shore town is calling in an impressive show of force in preparation for Memorial Day Weekend following a surge of viral teen takeovers, pop-up parties and a past of chaos. --Iran is reportedly still reviewing the latest peace proposal from the U.S. --Iran's parliament reportedly is considering a bill calling for the assassination of both President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. --The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counter-intelligence agent accused of providing national defense information to Iran. --Iran has been caught teaching children how to use AK47 rifles, just as its Ayatollah declared jihad in a series of ominous social media posts. --The Treasury Department announced new sanctions Tuesday targeting businesses, vessels, and financial networks accused of helping Iran move billions of dollars through oil sales, foreign currency exchanges and covert shipping operations despite existing U.S. sanctions. --The Senate voted to advance a war powers resolution Tuesday aimed at halting U.S. hostilities against Iran. --U.S. officials suspect that Iranian hackers are behind a series of breaches of systems that monitor the amount of fuel in storage tanks serving gas stations in multiple states.
Edward Fishman joins Rory for a sweeping conversation on the evolution of modern economic warfare, the origins of U.S. sanctions strategy against Iran, and how today's Strait of Hormuz crisis is reshaping global energy markets in real time. Drawing from his book Choke Points, Fishman explains how sanctions, secondary sanctions, and financial pressure campaigns evolved from quiet Treasury Department diplomacy into one of America's most powerful geopolitical tools. The discussion also explores why oil prices have remained surprisingly subdued despite major supply disruptions, including the role of Trump's public interventions, market psychology, and the growing belief that geopolitical risk no longer guarantees an oil price spike. Rory and Eddie debate whether Iran has permanently changed the balance of power in the Persian Gulf by effectively institutionalizing control over the Strait of Hormuz and what that means for global trade, shipping, and future sanctions policy. The conversation revisits the Obama-era sanctions campaign, the collapse of the JCPOA, the rise of shadow fleets and sanctions evasion, and how both China and Iran have adapted to years of American economic pressure. From nuclear negotiations and frozen Iranian assets to tanker tolls, oil inventories, and the limits of American power, this episode connects decades of economic statecraft to the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape investors face today.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on more than a dozen individuals and entities linked to the Sinaloa Cartel's fentanyl trafficking and money laundering operations, including a popular restaurant in Chihuahua, Mexico. This action highlights the cartel's use of seemingly legitimate businesses to facilitate illicit activities while underscoring ongoing efforts to combat the flow of deadly synthetic opioids into the United States. The sanctions reflect a broader strategy under the current administration to designate and dismantle narco-terrorist organizations responsible for thousands of American overdose deaths
In breaking news, a top Treasury Official handpicked by Trump to be its General Counsel, has resigned just moments after Trump's captured DOJ announced a “settlement” for the creation of an almost $1.8 billion fund Trump controls, with his captured IRS and Treasury Department, as Judge Williams gives a parting shot to the DOJ and Trump and provides a road map for the soon to be filed lawsuit to stop the fund. Popok provides his updates in the case. Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING and FREE TREATS for LIFE at https://Smalls.com/legalaf Subscribe: @LegalAFMTN Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump, his family, and his businesses are now all protected under new terms added in a settlement with the Treasury Department, the Justice Department, and the IRS. A look at the settlement that creates a fund to compensate people the Trump administration feels were unfairly targeted by past administrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this dynamic episode of John Solomon Reports, we tackle the pressing issues shaping today's geopolitical landscape. John Solomon opens with an update on the precarious ceasefire between the United States and Iran, emphasizing President Trump's frustration with Iran's recent counter-offer and the implications of new Treasury Department sanctions on Iranian companies aiding oil sales to China.Joining the discussion is former National Security Council Chief of Staff Fred Fleitz, who shares insights on the future of U.S.-Iran relations and the potential for a strategic withdrawal from ongoing conflicts. Solomon and Flights also examine Vladimir Putin's unexpected comments regarding the war in Ukraine, suggesting a possible shift in the Russian stance as military pressures mount.The episode also highlights significant developments in Virginia's redistricting efforts, as the state seeks Supreme Court intervention to restore a controversial voting map that could favor Democrats. Solomon provides an analysis of the legal landscape surrounding this contentious issue.Listeners will also hear from Congressman Eric Burleson, who discusses his push for the declassification of UFO files and the ongoing intrigue surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena. The episode wraps up with a practical segment on navigating the complexities of Medicare, featuring insights from the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) to help listeners understand their options.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Have you ever looked at a viral post and felt like something was missing? This week, a social media campaign from a collection of private beauty schools has been making the rounds, warning that the industry is at risk of collapse due to federal loan defunding. On its face, it sounds terrifying, but once you peel back the layers, you realize the situation is much more complex than just "saving" the industry. I was asked about my opinion on the post and situation, so I wanted to do an investigative-style episode that digs into the financial mechanics of for-profit beauty schools and the reality of the July 2025 Big, Beautiful Bill. I'm breaking down why the shift in oversight to the Treasury Department is happening, the staggering default rates that are putting NACCAS accreditation at risk, why cosmetology has landed in the crosshairs of a new federal earnings test, and much more. If you've been confused by the buzz or worried about the future of beauty education, this episode is your clarity and context. Let's look at the data, address the fragility of the current model, and talk about how we can come together to build something better! If you need a tool to keep your numbers (and business!) organized, you'll want to check out our Wealthiest Year Yet Planner. Join the waitlist now at www.thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet/. The beauty industry is changing faster than ever. What worked in 2022 or even 2024 won't cut it in 2026, so are you ready? Grab our FREE 2026 TREND REPORT, The 2026 Must-Know Business Realities, Strategies & Trends for Stylists and Salon Owners now at https://thrivingstylist.com/mustknow/. Thriving Leadership Method hands salon owners a step-by-step strategy to implement an irresistible culture and create a powerful growth path…all while setting themselves up for structure and profit, and you can join the waitlist NOW at www.thrivingstylist.com/thrivingleadershipmethod/! With Grow My Clientele Calculator, you'll get instant clarity on how many new clients you'll need to hit your 2025 financial goals! Enter just four numbers, and this tool will show you exactly how many new guests you need monthly and yearly to reach your target income. No guesswork or complicated math required, and you can get it now at www.thrivingstylist.com/growmyclientele/. Do you have a question for me that you'd like answered in a future episode like this one? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast! If you're not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You're not going to want to miss out on this. Learn more at: https://thrivingstylist.com/podcast/
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