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Kia ora,Welcome to Monday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news August 1 is the new deadline for tariff negotiations with the US. It's an endlessly moving 'deadline' bourne out of frustration at being unable to make any meaningful deals.This week will feature a first peek at June inflation components with the selected price data due out on Thursday. Maybe before that we will get the June REINZ data. In Australia, all eyes will be on their June labour market data due on Thursday too.Later today we will get China's June export and import data to be followed later in the week with China's big monthly data dump which will include their Q2-2025 GDP result. It will be a surprise if they have to admit a variance to their official target (5.2%?).In the US it will be all about tariff-setting, interspersed with June CPI data (also likely to match what their government wants - 2.5%). Canada will also release their June inflation result, with a more credible process, and markets expect (3.0%). Japan chimes in with its version, expected to be 3.3%.In the background there will be the start of Q2 earnings results from Wall Street majors, including some big banks.Over the weekend, Canada reported something of a surprise, because their labour market strengthened in June. Not only did they generate +83,000 new jobs in the month when no gains were expected, their jobless rate dipped when it was expected to rise. Even though +70,000 of those new jobs were part-time, the +13,000 new full-time jobs was much better than the -1,000 full-time job losses expected. Even wages rose +3.2% from a year ago, although they did slip slightly from May and have remained flat since January. Given the forces being applied by their bully neighbour, it is hard to know whether this overall June result is just an anomaly or an indication of resilience. Only time will tell.Canada also released May building consent data overnight and it was also unusually strong, up at a +12% pa rate from April. From a year ago the June consent values were up +5.1% on an inflation-adjusted basis. By any standard this is very good too.In the US, the level of tariff-taxes being imposed on Americans is becoming clearer. The latest US Government accounts show them hitting US$27 bln in June, US$113 bln for the nine months to June. Tariffs are paid by the importer and become a cost that will be embedded into how those products are sold. Treasury officials anticipate further growth in tariffs collected, expecting them to reach US$300 bln in the 2025 calendar year.Those added taxes allowed the US Federal Government to report a +US$27 bln surplus in June. In June 2024 they reported a -US$71 bln deficit. In the twelve months to June, they have accumulated a -US$1.9 tln deficit, more than the -US$1.8 tln in the 2024 fiscal year.The tariff boost for June got the benefit of some seasonal shifts, Treasury officials noted. Adjusting for those, June would have shown a -US$70 bln deficit instead of the +US$27 bln surplus actually reported, they said.The weekend brought new tariff threats to Mexico and the EU of 35%. They are moving to unilateral positions because they seem hopeless at negotiating, completely misunderstanding the process.Perhaps we should note that the US dollar has fallen -11% from the Trump II January inauguration to now. In the whole of the Trump I presidency it fell a net -10%. So the decline in the value of the greenback is just getting started this time, it seems. Holding American assets by foreigners is going to involve sinking currency pressures. And it will become much more costly for American investors to buy foreign assets for the same reason. With fiscal mismanagement rife, it is hard to see this 'improving' in the next few years.And some of that uncertainty is leaking into company balance sheets. Credit rating downgrades now exceed upgrade in the listed US corporate scene, the first time that has happened since 2021. Company cash balances are shrinking - not fast yet, but that is a turn. More companies are losing investment grade status. All this goes to the heart of company valuation levels. The forward 12-month P/E ratio for the S&P 500 is 22.3, far higher than historic benchmarks.And in Japan, we should keep an eye on parliamentary elections that will be held on Sunday, July 20 for their upper house. Given the the national government of conservative Shigeru Ishiba relies on a tenuous coalition with a small religious party, this has become a referendum on Ishiba's stewardship.And China announced a +2% increase in their national state pension starting January 2025. Because we are more than six months into this year, presumably back-pay will be involved. This year's increase, the 21st in a row, comes as studies project the system is on track to run out of money in about a decade. Until 2015, the annual increases were +10% but have shrunk away sharply since as the demographic forces have turned tougher. Their pension system is expected to run out of funds in about 10 years.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.42%, unchanged from Saturday, up +10 bps for the week.The price of gold will start today at US$3,355/oz, little-changed from Saturday, but up a net +US$18/oz from a week ago.American oil prices are still just over US$68.50/bbl while the international Brent price is just over US$70.50/bbl. That is up a net +US$2 in a week.The Kiwi dollar is now at 60.1 USc, unchanged from Saturday, but down -½c from this time last week. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 91.4 AUc. Against the euro we are holding at 51.4 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today still at just on 67.6, but down -30 bps for the week.The bitcoin price starts today at US$118,763, a new record high and up +1.1% from this time Saturday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just on +/-0.9%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. 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As I delve into the intricacies of Project 2025, a sense of profound transformation and potential upheaval in the U.S. federal government becomes increasingly clear. This initiative, born out of a convergence of conservative ideologies and strategic planning, aims to reshape the very fabric of American governance in ways that are both sweeping and contentious.Project 2025 is the brainchild of a coalition of conservative organizations, notably the Heritage Foundation, and was formalized in a 927-page policy blueprint released in April 2023. This document, often referred to as “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise,” outlines a radical restructuring of the federal government, with each of its 30 chapters dedicated to a specific department. The overarching goal is stark: to “destroy the Administrative State” and consolidate executive power under the presidency[5].At the heart of Project 2025 lies the unitary executive theory, an expansive interpretation of presidential power that seeks to centralize control over the government in the White House. Proponents argue that this concentration of power is necessary for efficient governance, but critics warn it could lead to an unprecedented erosion of checks and balances. Kevin Roberts, a key figure in this initiative, has stated that all federal employees should answer directly to the president, a notion that resonates with the Federalist Society and conservative justices who have supported stronger executive powers since the Reagan administration[4].One of the most striking aspects of Project 2025 is its plan for the Department of State. Kiron Skinner, who authored the State Department chapter, advocates for the dismissal of all leadership roles within the department before January 20, 2025. These positions would then be filled with ideologically vetted appointees who do not require Senate confirmation. Skinner's rationale is that many current State Department employees are too left-wing and thus need to be replaced by those more loyal to a conservative president. When questioned about specific instances where State Department employees obstructed Trump policies, Skinner admitted she could not provide any examples[4].This approach is not isolated to the State Department; it is part of a broader strategy to ensure that key positions across the federal government are filled with political loyalists. Project 2025 includes a 180-day playbook detailing specific steps for implementing these reforms, starting with a stack of prepared Executive Orders ready for the new president to sign on the first day in office. This playbook is designed to expedite the transition and ensure that political appointees, rather than career civil servants, hold the reins of power[5].A critical component of this plan is the use of Schedule F, a scheme that allows for the hiring of unlimited political appointees without expiration dates. This mechanism also enables the transfer of apolitical civil service employees into Schedule F, stripping them of their civil service protections and leaving them vulnerable to political overreach and abuse of power. This move would grant the president and their loyalists unparalleled control over the Executive Branch, raising significant concerns about corruption and the politicization of federal agencies[5].The implications of these proposals are far-reaching and have sparked intense debate. For instance, Project 2025 seeks to eliminate the independence of various federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, the FBI, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission. This centralization of power under the presidency could undermine the integrity and autonomy of these agencies, potentially leading to a loss of public trust and the erosion of democratic institutions[4].Experts and critics alike have sounded the alarm about the potential consequences of Project 2025. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has highlighted the immense impact that such a reorganization could have on civil liberties and the rule of law. The AFL-CIO's Federal Employees union (AFGE) warns that up to 1 million federal workers could be terminated as part of this restructuring, exacerbating job insecurity and destabilizing essential public services[2][4].As we approach the 2024 elections and the potential implementation of Project 2025 in 2025, the stakes are high. The success of this initiative hinges on a Republican victory in the upcoming elections, after which the blueprint's detailed proposals would be swiftly executed. The coming months will be crucial in determining whether this radical vision for American governance will become a reality.In reflecting on Project 2025, it becomes clear that this is not just a policy initiative but a fundamental challenge to the existing structure of the U.S. government. As we move forward, it is imperative to engage in a nuanced and informed discussion about the potential impacts of such profound changes. The future of American governance hangs in the balance, and the decisions made in the next year will shape the course of the country for years to come.

South Korean liberal politician Lee Jae-myung won the presidency.  With Korean society so polarised is this a 'poisoned chalice.'  Trump administration in a spat with California threatened to cut federal funding, in turn California governor Gavin Newsom threatened to not turn over California's federal taxes.  What is this spat all about?  Thailand and Cambodia are having a dispute over part of its shared border.  The militaries of both countries have been mobilised. What does this mean for the concept of ASEAN as a security community?

DOGE, US Fed Gov and the Future of HR & TA in the USA   We have to talk about DOGE.   The US Federal Government is the largest single employer in the United States at 2.5 million employees. The intent of the Trump 2.0 administration is to radically reduce this number - by at least 10% in the first tranche - and maybe to end up with a workforce of about 10% when it is all said and done.   This is unprecedented downsizing of government function, the likes of which we have rarely seen outside of active conflict situations. The role of TA / HR and People Ops in general is multi-faceted. On of the one hand, there are thousands of colleagues in these roles who will be impacted (perhaps disproportionately so?) and so might now find themselves abruptly on the job market. On another hand, as People Ops' pros one of the most important functions is to ensure organisational compliance with employment law - how can one do this when the organisation itself seems intent in ignoring it? Finally, People Ops functions have responsibility and duty of care for other employees, who will no doubt by overwhelming HR departments right now with requests for advice and support on what to do.   Brainfood Live cannot solve any of these problems but it can help shine a light into what is going on, so that we can better understand the implications and in so doing, find a way to best support the people most impacted.   It's going to be an open mic style show folks, so if you are in the US and want to talk part in this conversation, dial in. We're with Steve Rothberg, Founder (CollegeRecruiter), Mike Bruni, Partner (Talent Acquisition Strategies), Kate Bischoff, Founder (K8bisch LLC) & friends     We are on Friday 21st March, 11am PST / 2pm EST   Register by clicking the green button and follow the channel here (recommended)   Ep297 is sponsored by our friends at Greenhouse   Hiring is hard, and getting it right is even harder. It's a core business-building function with high stakes that takes a lot of moving parts to see real success. You need workflows that accommodate how you function given your company size and goals. You need a user experience that hiring managers actually buy into. And you need an application process that locks talent in.   Only Greenhouse gives you all that in one platform.   Learn more

On today's show we are talking about how to buy surplus real estate from the US government. But first, if you believe that high quality real estate with strong operators and developers is still a good long term investment, irrespective of any executive order in the past 24 hours, then check out our projects at Y Street Capital. Register for our investor portal where you will get to see the numerous projects we have underway across multiple states in the US and in two provinces in Canada. We promise we won't be spamming you with tons of email. Goto YStreet⁠capital.com⁠ and the link to register for our investor portal is here. --------------On today's show we are talking about how to buy surplus real estate from the US government. The US General Services Administration is the US Government's landlord. They own, operate and sell the real estate assets of the US Federal Government.After what seems like a false start, the GSA had listed a number of properties for sale in recent days. Then the number of properties was cut back and then removed almost entirely. General Services Administration removed from its website about 440 federal buildings representing nearly 80 million square feet of space that only hours earlier it had listed for sale.There is no question that the US government is going to be getting rid of a lot of property in the coming weeks and months. We got a preview of some of those properties, but can't really speculate which ones will be re-offered for sale. Properties listed for sale on the GSA website are generally managed as an online auction. As of now the GSA website is listing only a handful of properties. I'm going to summarize the information on one building that I'm actually somewhat familiar with.---------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

That's right, the Firefox maker (turned activist organization) received a $1,051,622 grant from US Federal Government. How, exactly, are they spending that money? More from The Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

Hour 3: The Tara Show - “All the Numbers with Tara and Lee” “No Democrat will Condemn Blatant Fraud” “Exposing Fraud in the US Federal Government” “Taylor Swift's Reaction to Getting Booed” full 1839 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:18:40 +0000 WJ09e3MeKflS8sVvOt3JklVMi3sCXhOb news The Tara Show news Hour 3: The Tara Show - “All the Numbers with Tara and Lee” “No Democrat will Condemn Blatant Fraud” “Exposing Fraud in the US Federal Government” “Taylor Swift's Reaction to Getting Booed” Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2

On This Episode:HISTORY TO KNOWThe relationship between the US Federal Government and the States is complicated and long. I want to be sure you know about two inflection points: The Whiskey Rebellion and the Nullification Crisis.OUR DEVICESI have a lots of thoughts to throw at you regarding our relationships to our devices and technology.

On This Episode: HISTORY TO KNOW The relationship between the US Federal Government and the States is complicated and long. I want to be sure you know about two inflection points: The Whiskey Rebellion and the Nullification Crisis. OUR DEVICES I have a lots of thoughts to throw at you regarding our relationships to our devices and technology.

Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2024 Jennifer Lopez film Atlas. It's just fine. It's a good movie for all ages and occasions. Along the way they reference better movie such as Dune; I, Robot; and Blade Runner.   Housekeeping begins at 48:00 during which they discuss the US Federal Government, Christmas baking, and closed captioning .   File length 1:02:29 File Size 48.0 MB   Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to show@notinacreepyway.com Visit the show website at Not In A Creepy Way

In today's Take Your Power Back Show, “CONGRESS HEARING US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BIGGEST CONTRIBUTOR CHILD TRAFFICKING” Take Your Power Back Show Host Kim Yeater speaks with "What is Treason" filmmaker & 24 Year Deputy Border PatrolJJ Carrell after his special meeting with Congress. This is a must listen too.!!  SUBSCRIBE & SHARE!! See it at Rumble: Listen In on Podcast Platforms: WHAT IS TREASON DOCUFILM: PROMO CODE TOBB15https://www.ThisIsTreason.com DONATE AND KEEP FREEDOM ALIVE:https://www.TakeYourPowerBackShow.com

Starting off with a heads up about some important US startup and small business paperwork (BOIR) that's due by the end of the year to the US Federal Government. Other Portland startup news includes an upcoming Portland startup community gathering, a game show casting call from  @learnwithjason  , Demolicious Champion of Champions competition, and more… PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS - Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Beneficial Ownership Information https://www.fincen.gov/boi - Save the Date: Portland startup community gathering https://www.meetup.com/pie-portland-startup-community/events/304781723/ - Leet Heat casting call https://learnwithjason.notion.site/Web-Dev-Game-Show-Casting-Call-14622b3cab02803f9590ec00287fc50f - Learn with Jason https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnty0z0pNRDgnuoirYXnC5A - Digital Quality of Life https://om.co/2024/11/25/the-best-digital-city-in-america-is/ - Smaller states' VC https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/smaller-state-startup-scenes-gain-2024 - Demolicious Champion of Champions https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/301736791/ PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS 00:00 Portland startup news 00:12 Due January 1, 2025: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Beneficial Ownership Information 04:22 Save the date: Portland startup community gathering January 14, 2025 08:00 Casting call for web dev game show 12:45 Portland has a good "Digital Quality of Life" 15:55 Oregon VC is doing okay 19:12 2024 Demolicious Champion of Champions event ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet. ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ---------- Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird. https://siliconflorist.com #portland #startup #entrepreneur

MURDERS IN THE FIRST DEGREEMEET THE AUTHOR Podcast: LIVE - Episode 182Originally aired LIVE Wednesday November 13 ,2024Featuring Authors JAMES CALLAN, KELLY MARSHALL & JINX SCHWARTZ.ABOUT JAMES: James R. Callan took a degree in English intent on writing. But when writing did not support a family, he returned to graduate school in mathematics. After graduate school, he worked at a research center for twelve years before he and his wife started a database company, which they ran for twenty-five years.After a successful career in mathematics and computer science, receiving grants from the National Science Foundation and NASA, and being listed in Who's Who in Computer Science and Two Thousand Notable Americans, (and all four of his kids graduated from college and self-supporting), James R. Callan turned to his first love—writing.ABOUT KELLY: I always thought I would communicate in the world as a writer. As a child I was a voracious reader and knew someday I would pen a great novel. Life sometimes takes left turns though, and I went to broadcasting school instead of a four-year college. I wanted to be the next Barbara Walters and make a million a year. That didn't happen, but I did spend thirty years having fun, spinning records, interviewing people, doing love song dedications. I had a ball until…The U.S. Congress passed The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowing broadcast corporations to own multiple radio stations in one market. The gobbling began and soon behemoth broadcasting corporations ate up radio stations like locusts in a wheat field. And radio announcers like me were axed on bloody Fridays with surgical precision. I was working for a small radio station for chump change. Something had to give. I left radio, went to work for the US Federal Government, and in my private hours, began doing what I really loved. Writing.ABOUT JINX: USA TODAY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, Jinx Schwartz is a ninth-generation Texan who lived and worked all over the planet before dropping from the corporate world to write and cruise. Living aboard a boat for many years in Mexico's Sea of Cortez inspired her Award-winning Hetta Coffey Series.Links to watch or listen to all episodes at:https://indiebooksource.com/podcast

In this episode, Jason discusses the impact of the Trump election and the government's sweep, emphasizing the need for change and the potential for increased prosperity. He highlights two major factors that will put upward pressure on home prices: the curtailment of immigration and the implementation of tariffs. Jason urges listeners to contact their investment counselor to buy properties before these changes become systemic. He also mentions the potential for a Fed pivot and the importance of acting sooner rather than later.  Then Jason welcomes professor David Collum as they discuss the recent political events, particularly the Republican victory in the US Federal Government. David expressed his disappointment with the Democratic party's handling of the election and their choice of candidates. He also shared his thoughts on the new administration, stating that he believes Trump will be a better president this time around, with a more efficient government and a dream team. David also expressed his desire for a clean sweep of pardons for those convicted during the previous administration. He also mentioned his concerns about Trump's financial policies and the potential for self-serving decisions. #TrumpAdministration #Inflation #FederalReserve #DebtCrisis #ReserveCurrency #BRICS #Deregulation #HousingMarket #AirbnbEconomy #InstitutionalInvestors #InterestRates #BondMarket #ChevronDeference #SupremeCourt #EconomicPolicy #GeopoliticalAlliances #RussiaUkraineWar #NATO #BitcoinPolicy #RealEstateInvesting Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 1:31 It will take time for changes to take effect 2:52 Factors that will put massive pressure on home prices Got to jasonHartman.com and talk to your investment counsellor Follow Jason on social media: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhartman1 https://x.com/jasonhartmanROI 8:14 Clip of the day: Trump on free speech in America   David Collum's interview 14:59 David, it's been a while 16:12 Red wave and the Trump convictions 23:06 What to expect from a Trump presidency this time around 27:08 Financial policies- tariffs, inflation, unfunded liabilities and the BRICS 34:36 Weaponizing the US dollar 36:52 Deregulation and the housing market     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

"By bringing varied backgrounds into conservation careers, we are ensuring our parks represent all of America." Connect with Doug Email Doug Mitchell Glacier National Park Conservancy Resources www.parkleaders.com https://parkleaders.com/about/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theparkleaders/ In Glacier National Park, the journey to reintroduce bison is a great example of the power of perseverance and learning from failure. The collaborative effort between the US Federal Government, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Glacier Park leaders, and the Blackfeet Nation was a key marker in the project's success. This journey wasn't straightforward thought. Read more about it here on my blog. 

In July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. In May 2020, in response to Covid-19, the US Federal Government initiated Operation Warp Speed to accelerate the development and distribution of vaccines, cutting what would otherwise be a ten-year timeline to within 1 year. In 1989, the Montreal Protocol was established to phase out the production of substances responsible for ozone depletion. What's common among these programs? Arindam Goswamy and Shreya Ramakrishnan discuss the compelling nature of ambitious programs to solve big social challenges, what sets mission-oriented policy projects apart, and takeaways for long-term policy change. Read this NBER paper on Operation Warp Speed. Explore this article on mission-oriented innovation policies: challenges and opportunities. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠

On today's show we are talking about how the US Federal Government manages and disposes of about 1/4 of the entire land mass of the United States. There is a handy report published by the Congressional Research Service which summarizes all of this. The report can be found at https://crsreports.congress.gov --------------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

The lack of guidance from the US Federal Government on the cannabinoid industry poses significant challenges for those involved in the sector. The absence of clear regulations and leadership complicates business operations.In contrast, European countries are both legalizing cannabis and planning further legalization. They are keen to avoid the mistakes made by many US states and are learning from past failures.This week, we sit down with Boris Jordan to discussHow the NGC acquisition will drive Curaleaf's growth in Europe &Why Curaleafs in the Hemp MarketFruitStiq, Hemp Beverages, and so much moreAbout Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult use markets. In the United States, our brands are sold in 17 states with operations encompassing 147 dispensaries and employing more than 5,200 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF.#CURA #BorisJordan #CuraleafFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

On this episode of The Organisational Inclusionist, Grace Mosuro is joined by Leon Burns to discuss the current EDI backlash in the United States and Leon's great work increasing representation within STEM in the U.S. Leon Burns, is the President and CEO of Open Technology Group (OTG), and leads the delivery of innovative IT services to US Federal Government clients, ensuring secure, efficient operations through reliable technology solutions and value-added services.   Leon's strategic use of data migration early in his career left an enduring impact. This innovation facilitated the creation of automated data platforms, revolutionising project tracking and forecasting IT infrastructure deficiencies for government projects.   Notably, Leon's pioneering methodology extended to constructing data modules for customer intelligence analytics, enhancing personnel retention, and bolstering OTG's bottom line. Beyond the boardroom, Leon actively breaks down social barriers, sponsoring 11 STEM programs for marginalised youth and created a $100K scholarship for his alma mater, Hampton University titled “DEIB in Black Tech”. The scholarship is for Business majors that minored in Management Information Systems encouraging students to pursue careers in business analytics.   A devoted community member, Leon co-chairs an annual Lung Cancer Run in memory of his father Leon Burns Jr., raising over $173K to date. His multimedia efforts, including a YouTube series, Black Mental Health Matters, demonstrates his commitment to reducing stigmas in mental health. Leon Burns is not just a corporate leader; he is a force advancing corporate success in sound business principles and a profound commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).   As always, we thank you for listening, liking and following. Your support enables us to continue the conversation.

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The lack of guidance from the US Federal Government on the cannabinoid industry poses significant challenges for those involved in the sector. The absence of clear regulations and leadership complicates business operations.In contrast, European countries are both legalizing cannabis and planning further legalization. They are keen to avoid the mistakes made by many US states and are learning from past failures.This week, we sit down with Boris Jordan to discussHow the NGC acquisition will drive Curaleaf's growth in Europe &Why Curaleafs in the Hemp MarketFruitStiq, Hemp Beverages, and so much moreAbout Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult use markets. In the United States, our brands are sold in 17 states with operations encompassing 147 dispensaries and employing more than 5,200 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF.#CURA #BorisJordan #CuraleafFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

Would you contract God as a partner in your business? In this episode, Jeff and David discuss: How David found appreciation for energy security in Baghdad. Using the OODA Loop in business and life.Increasing influence in foreign lands. Partnering with God in the ventures of your life.   Key Takeaways: Understanding history and embracing other cultures can allow you to see where God may be leading you to do the work in His kingdom. Set God in the foundation of your biggest visions and dreams. Pray along the way, honor Him, and don't take Him for granted.Wake up, have faith, and take the first step. Let God lead you. Critique yourself and question if you're doing the right thing. Ask God, let Him lead, and make the adjustments when needed.    "All I can say is you got to dig deep and turn over to God. And each day, find one thing you can count on that it takes you to the next day." —  David Lewis Episode References: God Owns My Business by Stanley TamThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer 'About David Lewis: Mr. Lewis has spent 23 years focused on energy, policy, and global security issues with a concentration on strategy development, risk management and value creation. Mr. Lewis founded Energy Capital Vietnam in 2015 with a vision to leverage the transitioning global energy landscape and create an investment platform focused on responsible energy and infrastructure development within Vietnam to strengthen energy security and improve bilateral relations.Previously, Mr. Lewis co-founded a US upstream oil and gas company in 2008 that originated $200 million in mergers and acquisition value where he led deal origination, strategy, and operations. He consulted on operational efficiency improvements across $4 billion in upstream assets for Marathon Oil Company (NYSE: MRO). Prior to the energy industry, he developed a $100 million nationwide portfolio of US Federal Government commercial real estate leasing contracts. Mr. Lewis acquired Capitol Hill experience in the US Senate where he worked on national security and defense issues.Mr. Lewis is a former Marine Corps Infantry Officer and Purple Heart recipient and was twice recognized for combat valor. He holds a BBA in Management from Texas A&M University. His initial exposure to controlled economic culture began during a 1991 summer program with the first US led oil and gas venture in the former Soviet Union. Connect with David Lewis:Website: https://ecvholdings.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lewis-5723775/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/15226170/admin/feed/posts/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Frances Haugen is an advocate for accountability & transparency in social media. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Frances is the daughter of two professors and grew up attending the Iowa caucuses with her parents, instilling a strong sense of pride in democracy and responsibility for civic participation. Frances holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Olin College and a MBA from Harvard University. She is a specialist in algorithmic product management, having worked on ranking algorithms at Google, Pinterest, Yelp and Facebook. In 2019, she was recruited to Facebook to be the lead Product Manager on the Civic Misinformation team, which dealt with issues related to democracy and misinformation, and later also worked on counter-espionage. During her time at Facebook, Frances became increasingly alarmed by the choices the company makes prioritizing their own profits over public safety and putting people's lives at risk. As a last resort and at great personal risk, Frances made the courageous decision to blow the whistle on Facebook. The initial reporting was done by the Wall Street Journal in what became known as “The Facebook Files”. Since going public, Frances has testified in front of the US Congress, UK and EU Parliaments, the French Senate and National Assembly, and has engaged with lawmakers internationally on how to best address the negative externalities of social media platforms. Frances has filed a series of complaints with the US Federal Government relating to Facebook (now named ‘Meta') claiming that the company has been misleading the public and investors on how it handles issues such as climate change, misinformation, and hate speech, and the impact of its services on the mental health of children and young adults. Frances fundamentally believes that the problems we are facing today with social media are solvable, and is dedicated to uniting people around the world to bring about change. We can have social media that brings out the best in humanity.

Extreme weather in Europe, the US Federal Government's impending update to dietary guidelines, James Millton's conviction for smuggling vine cuttings, and the end of one of the most iconic wine celebrations in the US. Read the transcript of this episode at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/hail-and-floods-alcohol-and-health-smuggled-vines-and-end-pinot-noir-celebration.

TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FULL INTERVIEWS -https://subsplash.com/flyoverconservatives/media/ms/+g6yhgjx Director Chris Burgard, lives in Texas and is an award-winning filmmaker, who made his 1986 Hollywood debut as Matthew Broderick's dance double in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." He quickly landed recurring guest roles on the popular 90's shows, "Growing Pains" and "Tour of Duty", and then appeared in numerous television and movie roles over the next several decades. He directed the prescient films "Border" which screened for Congress in 2007, and "Death County and the River of Broken Dreams" that screened for Congress, in 2023. In 2021 he also directed Capitol Punishment: Everything They Told You About 16 Was A Lie, for which, he did not earn an Oscar, but did end up being investigated by the FBI as a national security threat to the United States of America after a big tip was called into the National Threat Operations Center.For over three years the Federal Government has waged a War On Truth. Now the truth fights back. Who really died on J6 and why is the Federal Government lying about it to this day? Who orchestrated and benefited by breaching the Capitol Building? Was J6 created to simply steal an election or was it the excuse for a larger war on America?The War On Truth takes us inside the reality of average Americans whose lives are being destroyed by the Deep State. The US Federal Government has weaponized the Department of Justice against its own citizens in order to protect a corrupt political class and preserve the status quo at any cost. Join Nick Searcy as he steps onto the battlefield and fights for The War On Truth.Chris BurgardWEBSITE: www.thewarontruthmovie.com-------------------------------------------

Who bombed Wall Street? Why was all the evidence swept away literally overnight? Trent Edwards and Steve Fait are joined by Scott Borden for a bombing-inspired improv set that may include a nitroglycerine chaser for meatloaf. Trent and Steve then interview history expert Randy Baker about what actually happened. Further Book Smarts Inspired By This Episode The Wall Street Bombing of 1920 rocked the financial district of Manhattan, New York City, on Sep. 16, 1920 at 12:01 p.m. Its investigation was handled by the predecessor to the FBI. John Pierpont “Jack” or “JP” Morgan Jr. (Sep. 7, 1867 – March 13, 1943) was heir to the JP Morgan fortune and head of JP Morgan & Co. after the death of his father in 1913. William Hammond Remick (Oct. 14, 1866 – March 9, 1922) was president of the New York Stock Exchange during the 1920 Wall Street bombing.  Mario Buda (Oct. 13, 1883 – June 1, 1963) was an Italian anarchist with the militant American Galleanists in the late 1910s.  The 1920 World Series was actually played three weeks after the Wall Street Bombing, with the Cleveland Indians beating the Brooklyn Robins. The Wall Street Panic of 1893, (May-Nov. 1893) included a run on currency, and closures of banks and businesses who didn't have cash to pay their workers. Laissez-faire Capitalism in American History — Laissez-faire capitalism, where the government plays a minimal role in the economy, dominated the Gilded Age. The US Federal Government was lax in its regulation of the stock market throughout the 1920s before the legendary crash of 1929. Before the stock market crash of 1929, stocks quadrupled in value during the 1920s. Congress gave women the right to vote in August, 1920, when it ratified the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution. The Progressive Era c. 1896–1917 featured widespread social activism and political reform across the US to combat corruption, monopoly, waste, and inefficiency.  Trust-busting — Trust-busting was meant to break the near monopolies of major corporations in the Gilded Age. By 1928, 24% of the nation's wealth was held by just 1% of the population. President Theodore Roosevelt earned the nickname of the Trust Buster President, initiating the era of Trust Busting by enforcing the Sherman Antitrust Act. In 2023, more than one-quarter of all household wealth, 26.5%, belonged to Americans who earn enough money to rank in the top percentile by income, according to Federal Reserve statistics through mid-2023. Anybody seen Teddy Roosevelt lately?

President Biden's reelection campaign is now on TikTok. The social media platform is banned by the US Federal Government on all government-issued devices, but, not on personal/political accounts like that of an election campaign. That has Michael asking today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the Biden campaign be on TikTok despite the app being banned on government devices? Listen to his commentary here, then vote, and please leave a rating and review on this podcast!

The Space Development Agency announces $2.5 billion in contracts split between L3Harris, Lockheed Martin and Sierra Space. The US Space Force will become the nation's first military service that allows troops to switch between full-time and part-time work without formally transferring to a Reserve component or the National Guard. The US Federal Government holds a Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearing on returning to the Moon and keeping NASA on track, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Geology and Astronomy student at The College Of Charleston Honors, Tyler Glymph. Selected Reading SDA Awards $2.5B in Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Prototype Agreements to 3 Companies- GovCon Wire Congress approves Space Force part-timers, but still no Space Guard Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearing - Returning to the Moon: Keeping Artemis on Track NASA Administrator Names New Head of Space Technology Mage Networks Signs Memorandum of Understanding for Telesat Lightspeed Services Spaceium Partners Space Machines for Space Cryogenic Refuelling Water on the Moon: international prize launches for purifying lunar water - GOV.UK Spacelog: What's the 'new arrival' on the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft? Oman unveils plans to set up Middle East's first spaceport | Oman – Gulf News Berkeley SkyDeck and Berkeley Space Center Join Forces for Air and Space Accelerator Track- Business Wire Axiom and SpaceX are disrupting Europe's traditional pathway to space- Ars Technica In US-China space race, success depends on lunar landings and orbital ‘parking spots' Meet Helios, a new class of space tug with some real muscle- Ars Technica JWST Reveals Young Star Beta Pictoris Has a Surprising Second Disk : ScienceAlert T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features Amish Munshi, Founder of RERX Fund and Capital, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in consulting, particularly within real estate and technology. Amish discusses his background, expertise, and the innovative strategies he employs in the real estate debt investing space to help individuals retire with confidence and generate consistent cash flow. Amish emphasizes the significance of debt investment in real estate, especially in California, as well as prioritizing community impact and investor relations as crucial elements of his company's growth and success.   Key Takeaways: Amish's journey from a technology background to real estate and founding RERX Fund and Capital Leveraging debt investments in real estate to preserve capital and generate consistent cash flow without the headaches of property ownership Insights into the California real estate market highlighting its potential for debt investors Transitioning from fix-and-flip projects to real estate debt The shift from one-on-one interactions to scaling up communication and outreach   More about Amish: Amish, with over 20 years of consulting expertise in real estate and technology, holds an MBA in Global Business Strategy from Rutgers University and an Information Technology Engineering degree from Mumbai University. His consulting spans diverse sectors like government, finance, insurance, pharmaceuticals, education, healthcare, banking, technology, and non-profits. Amish has spearheaded projects for renowned entities including the US Federal Government, California State Government, IBM, VISA, and others. Notable involvements include Mars Curiosity Rover with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and initiatives for Affordable Healthcare and Indian language computing localization. As a dedicated husband and father of two, Amish is now a key figure in real estate investment, aiding professionals from various fields to retire confidently while generating consistent cash flow through innovative options in real estate debt investment.   Ways to connect with Amish: http://rerxfunds.com/    Useful links and resources: https://findmoreinvestors.com/apply   Join our new capital raising community group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/capitalraisingtalkwithcapitalraisingprosgroup   Free Trainings on “How To Raise More Capital & Find High Net-Worth Investors on Auto-Pilot”: findmoreinvestors.com/capital   Enter our monthly raffle by leaving a 5-star review and emailing a screenshot to: reviews@findmoreinvestors.com   Connect with Yakov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yakovsavitskiy/ https://www.facebook.com/yakov.smart3   The following music was used for this media project: Music: Positive Fat Bass Intro Loop by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6093-positive-fat-bass-intro-loop License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod   The following music was used for this media project: Music: Just Keep Going (Loopable) by chilledmusic Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7245-just-keep-going-loopable License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   The following music was used for this media project: Music: Business Of Dreams by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9392-business-of-dreams License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles   #realestateinvesting #capitalraising #realestate #passiveinvesting

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government.  This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA.  The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.

The Headlines are everywhere: The Washington Post: "A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable. We should stop pretending." The Nation: "This is How Trump Becomes a Dictator." The Guardian: "The US could be under a rightwing dictator." Vanity Fair: "Trump Makes it Clear He'd be an Out and Out Dictator if Reelected in 2024." The Atlantic, The New York Times, and, of course, TV News have all written and produced stories that lay out how Trump's people plan to Hijack our Republic and chang our form of Government from Democratic to Dictatorship. Today, some of Trump's allies pushed back on social media. Senator JD Vance wrote, "Everyone needs to take a chill pill." Those seven words aren't comforting when all you have to do is log on to the PROJECT 2025 website. You can find a visible step-by-step plan to reshape the executive branch of the US Federal Government if Republicans/Trump wins the Presidential Election. The plan includes consolidating the power now shared by three branches of Government into a stronger Executive Branch. Hmmm? Rewriting the Constitution to destroy "Separation of Powers?" It sounds very "Dictator-leaning" to me. For this Political Woman Podcast Episode, I share parts of the 6,000-word plus Opinion Essay by Robert Kagan. "A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable. We should stop pretending." Please Subscribe. I'll have more information and links on gloriamoraga.com.

Patrick is an Application Security Advisor, Cloud Security Architect, IAM Threat Detection & Response Consultant at Fannie Mae, a leading provider of mortgage financing in the US. He has over 20 years of technology, application security, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, fintech, machine learning, IoT and cyber physical security experience, spanning the full spectrum of securing the OSI Model. He is also a certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and a participant in the Constellation Network Flight Program, a blockchain-based platform for decentralized applications. Patrick has been trusted by the US Federal Government as a Senior Application Security Engineer & Architect at the High Risk Public Trust Sensitivity Level. Patrick was the first person ever hired in the position at the United States

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Vaughn & Dr. Tankersley – Every one of the first amendment RIGHTS that our Creator bestowed on us has been abrogated over the past three-plus years. The judge's statement that follows is hopefully one of the many clarion calls that our country must accept in order to begin to set our house in order: the illegal and abusive...

US Federal Government working to secure management interfaces. NoName057(16)'s DDoSia campaign grows, and targets Wagner, post-insurrection. Update: Unidentified hackers attack Russian satellite communications company, claiming to be Wagner. The role of OSINT in tracking Russia's war. Manoj Sharma of Symantec discusses trends he's hearing about generative AI. Becky Weiss from AWS talks with Rick Howard about the math behind their security. Cyber awareness over a holiday. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/125 Selected reading. CISA Wants Exposed Government Devices Remediated In 14 Days (Dark Reading) 50 US Agencies Using Unsecured Devices, Violating Policy (Bank Info Security) CISA working with agencies to pull exposed network tools from public internet (Record) Following NoName057(16) DDoSia Project's Targets (Sekoia.io Blog) Pro-Russia DDoSia hacktivist project sees 2,400% membership increase (BleepingComputer) Hackers attack Russian satellite telecom provider, claim affiliation with Wagner Group (CyberScoop) Hackers claim to take down Russian satellite communications provider (Record) Days of Chaos: How OSINT Helps Us Understand the Putin-Prigozhin Schism (Flashpoint)  Preparing for cyber threats over the Fourth of July. (CyberWire)

Happy Valentine's Day! Sam and Emma break down the biggest headlines of the day, running through updates on this weekend's mass shooting at Michigan State, the slowing consumer price increases, the revelations coming out of East Palestine, Biden nominating his 100th Federal Judge, Starbucks being punished for union busting, and Israel's protests over Netanyahu's abuses of the Judicial branch, before diving deeper into Nikki Haley's Presidential run. Next, they parse through the discourse around the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, with the catastrophe coming just months out from the US Federal Government stepping in to break a freight rail strike, as US freight companies cut down on their workforce, making fewer people work longer hours on bigger trains, before Sam and Emma tackle the lobbying of the Trump Administration to reverse break requirements of freight lines, which further emphasized the externalized cost of freight rail deregulation. Shifting into an Ohio-specific lens, Sam and Emma walk through the responses of Governor DeWine and Senator JD Vance as they tiptoe around the severe regulatory and labor issues at hand, pointing their fingers at woke EPA policies and a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that is still waiting for Ohio to actually request aid. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma watch Rep. Maxwell Frost absolutely nail his appearance on the House Oversight Committee, Biden nailing down the GOP on Social Security during the State of the Union and why we still can't trust them, and the GOP's bigoted and violent legislation against trans Americans. Patrick from Pelham Bay also walks through Brett Weinstein's most recent quackery promotion, Rin from California dives into the GOP's turn to fascism, and Hua from Raleigh talks about internal dysfunction and corruption at the EPA. Jordan Peterson wishes men had more at stake to stop them from assaulting women, plus, your calls and IMs! Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Aura: Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/majority to try 14 days free and let Aura go to work protecting your private information online Shopify: Scaling your business is a journey of endless possibility. Shopify is here to help, with tools and resources that make it easy for any business to succeed from down the street to around the globe. Go to https://shopify.com/majority for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features! Tushy:The Hello TUSHY bidet washes your bum with fresh water for a WAY better clean than toilet paper. Simply spray and pat dry! It attaches to your existing toilet – requires NO electricity or additional plumbing – and cuts toilet paper use by 80% – so the Hello Tushy bidet pays for itself in a few months. Go to https://hellotushy.com/majority to get 10% off today! Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/