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Olympics wrap up; Kash Patel takes government plane to the hockey final; another high-profile arrest in the UK for Epstein ties; fight over tariffs continues; BAFTA incident; Wallethub ranks Minnesota as the 2nd best to raise a family; GOP auditor candidate makes wild claims about donor list; former ICE trainer whistleblower; changes in enforcement activity;… The post The Matt McNeil Show – February 23. 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan is joined by Dr. Luke Erickson, a Personal Finance Extension Specialist at the University of Idaho and President of the Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition. John and Dr. Erickson discuss some underrated ways people can build credit history, along with some common misconceptions about the credit building process and the real-world value of having a good credit score.  More on this episode from WalletHub:  How to Build Credit  Best Credit Cards for Building Credit WalletHub Rent Reporting  WalletHub Phone & Utility Reporting  Free Credit Score, Updated Daily  If you want to take your finances to the next level, sign up for a WalletHub Premium subscription. You can get a personalized debt repayment plan, along with budgeting tools, credit-improvement help, identity protection and more. 

What are the best state capitals to live in? Which ones are the worst? How many of New England's made WalletHub's list? These are the important questions that nobody asked, but that Jack answers anyway for Nate and Zach. All told, it should surprise nobody where Boston lands on the list in terms of affordability. Also discussed in this installment of Hardly Focused: An Australian news reporter gets drunk and goes on-air at the winter Olympics. Jack receives the news alert during the show that actor Eric Dane has passed away due to ALS. The Pawtucket, Rhode Island shooter lived a bizarre, hate-filled life - and he married his cousin! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Chip Lupo, an analyst with Wallet Hub, who discusses how consumers use credit cards, the dangers of only paying the minimum each month and how to deal with creditors when you fall behind in paying off the debt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With reform - or repeal - on everyone's mind, WalletHub is out with their annual ranking of the highest and lowest state-by-state property tax burden... An analysis that provides timely and important perspective on the debate in Ohio (at 13:34) --- To Your Health: February is Heart Month, and this Sunday is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day... Do you know the difference between the two? (at 23:23) --- Around Town: The Children's Mentoring Connection is adding an 'America 250' twist to its upcoming 43rd annual Bowling for Kids event (at 41:18)

According to Wallethub, Utah is second in the nations rankings for best teachers, falling just short behind Virginia in number one. Greg and Holly talked to Travis Allred, the Education Program Manager for Envision Utah who told us what makes our state just so great.  

Think your state has the worst drivers? We put that assumption to the test with WalletHub's 2026 rankings, breaking down where it's cheapest, safest, and most convenient to own and drive a car—and why it rarely matches what your daily commute feels like. With WalletHub's Chip Lupo, we unpack a clear four-part framework: cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and repair. We go beyond headlines to the practical questions drivers actually face: How do gas prices and insurance premiums stack up? Does dealership and shop density change how well people maintain their cars? Where do theft and fatality risks really live, and how do sprawling metros skew statewide averages?Texas becomes our on-the-road case study. Ranked 13th overall, it benefits from strong access to dealerships and service and competitive fuel prices, even as fast growth and weather nudge road quality down the list. We contrast urban congestion in Houston and Dallas with the relief found on rural stretches, then look at how fatality rates include pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles—an essential nuance when speed limits function more like guidelines than rules. For anyone planning a move, budgeting for a teen driver, or weighing a new car purchase, the data offers a map to smarter decisions: fuel, insurance, registration fees, property taxes on vehicles, and maintenance costs all add up differently by state.We keep it useful with two hands-on segments. First, a Motor Minute on tire disposal that shows the cleanest, legal ways to recycle or repurpose old rubber—retailer returns, city transfer stations, and safe DIY options. Then we take the Lexus RX 450h+ for a deep spin: standout design, refined cabin, satisfying power, and real-world efficiency, with a few ergonomic wishes for more physical controls. If you're curious where your state lands, how the numbers are built, and what choices actually lower your total cost of ownership, this episode connects the dots from policy to pavement.Enjoy the conversation? Follow and subscribe, share this with a friend who loves road trips or car talk, and leave us a quick review so more drivers can find the show.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Whether you're single, taken, or it's complicated, Madison is touted as a great place to date in nation-wide surveys. But what does WalletHub really know about our dating scene? We hit up our favorite first date spots to get Madison's honest takes on the dating scene. Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling play the tape and share their own dating woes. This show originally aired Feb. 10, 2025.

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan and guest Brett House, a Professor of Economics at Columbia Business School, talk about how a 10% cap on credit card interest rates would affect consumers and the economy. John and Brett discuss the winners and losers of a 10% rate cap, along with other ways to address affordability concerns.  More on this episode from WalletHub:  Credit Card Landscape Report  Best Credit Card Rates Best 0% APR Credit Cards  Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards  Credit Card Payoff Calculator What Is a Good APR for a Credit Card? Historical Credit Card Interest Rates If you want to take your finances to the next level, sign up for a WalletHub Premium subscription. You can get a personalized debt repayment plan, along with budgeting tools, credit-improvement help, identity protection and more. 

In this episode, we discuss a recently released research brief titled “100 Companies Championing Women in 2025: Best Practices for Utah Companies.” State leaders frequently emphasize Utah's reputation as a hub of innovation and economic opportunity. Yet, for the 11th consecutive year, WalletHub ranked Utah as the worst state for women's equality, placing it last in “workplace environment,” including income disparities and representation in leadership roles. Extensive research continues to confirm that many Utah women are not fully thriving in their workplaces. Recognizing this long-standing challenge, the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), and the Cox–Henderson administration launched 100 Companies Championing Women (100 CCW) in 2022. Originally part of the Inspire InUtah campaign, the initiative aimed to highlight Utah businesses that are implementing strategies to recruit better, hire, retain, and advance women at all levels, including entrepreneurs. Due to its success, the program expanded into a three-year effort. Today, we will be looking more into the new brief, which summarizes data from the third and final year of the campaign. Dr. Susan Madsen, an Extension Professor of Leadership at Utah State University and the Founding Director of the UWLP and A Bolder Way Forward, is joined by Deborah Lin, Local Outreach & Resource Manager for the UWLP at Utah State University, who has assisted with the 100 Companies Championing Women nominations all three years of the campaign. Support the show

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                         US SENATE FINDS UNITED HEALTHCARE USED "AGGRESSIVE STRATEGIES" IN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Missed opportunity: My Canadian brother-in-law has the background to have formed clear and accurate opinions of the Canadian system of socialized medicine. Next time I will not let him get away without recording an episode to enlighten those who think Canadians have it so great!  What $0 cost service do I provide for my valued clients? No face-to-face exposure! We have the most generous listeners: Dominick sent a congratulatory note and a portrait of the Chief of the Nosebleed Indian tribe that haunts my environs. Stalker Susie sent a sizable number of quarters to defray some of our overtime costs! One lucky client got a 14% rate increase from her Medicare supplement insurance company. Lucky? Yes, she took my advice and purchased High Deductible Plan G. Her 14% rate increase totaled a mere $8.21. Finally, we reviewed Wallethub's list of the best cities in the USA in which to pursue an active lifestyle.                                                                                                       Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: ENROLLMENT GUIDE!" (coming soon) For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to  help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan and guest Lauren Weatherford, an associate professor at West Virginia University Extension, talk about how to get through Valentine’s Day without overspending…or putting your relationship in jeopardy. John and Lauren discuss the best ways to celebrate on a budget, how to cost-effectively impress your significant other, and major mistakes to avoid. If you have love in your life but not enough money to go around, this V-Day edition of Pennywise is for you!   More on this episode from WalletHub:  Best Credit Cards of 2026 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey  Best Jewelry Store Credit Cards  Valentine’s Day Facts Best Places to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Free Gift Ideas You could also give your Valentine a WalletHub Premium subscription this V-Day. After all, things like budgeting tools, credit-improvement help, and identity protection are gifts that keep on giving. 

On this week's show Paul and Wally discuss Paul's recent travels to Tucson, AZ for his daughter's volleyball tournament and the condition of roads/construction on the trip. Roads are a top priority for the Rio Grande Foundation in the upcoming legislative session.  The City of ABQ ethics board dismissed the Keller campaign's frivolous ethics complaint last week. What does the future hold?   New Mexico was ranked dead last as a place for raising families by Wallethub. We look at why that was the case and why RGF's economic ideas hold the key to improving family outcomes.  . RGF weighs in on ABQ spending $100K for police chief search. Deb Haaland recently came out with her policy priorities. Paul and Wally discuss her education agenda and implications of having been endorsed by the teachers union.  Both Trump and some in Congress (both parties) are talking about capping credit card interest rates. This is a bad idea. 

January 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss business. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo details best states for new ventures. He explains why location matters more than ever for success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Cook, portfolio manager for the Hennessy Energy Transition Fund, says that the removal of Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro "will do little to change the global balance for the supply of crude oil" and says the situation is unlikely to have much price impact. He worries more about how tensions in Iran and the Middle East could impact markets if they take a turn for the worse. Cook also notes that government policies have changed investment prospects in classic energy companies compared to alternative energy developers and says he expects that trend to continue. With the stock market again flirting with record highs, Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, looks to an actively managed large-cap fund as his "ETF of the Week," saying that the T. Rowe Price U.S. Equity Research fund  can serve as an adjunct or replacement for a classic index fund in a portfolio, especially for investors hoping to gain an active edge. Chip Lupo discusses the latest credit-card debt survey from WalletHub.com, which showed that nearly 40 percent of consumers expect to have more credit-card debt at the end of the year than they have now, with roughly the same percentage of Americans feeling like they will carry credit debts for the rest of their lives. Plus, Chuck goes off the news on the request that the NCAA recently made to securities regulators to suspend "prediction markets," which are regulated differently from gambling — and are treated more like investments by law — but which have the potential to improperly influence outcomes, athletes and the investors/gamblers drawn to them.

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan and guest Professor Jeffry Haber of Iona University discuss how to go about choosing the right credit card to apply for. John and Jeffry cover what different types of applicants should look for, what pitfalls to avoid, and the best offers to apply for in 2026. John also breaks down WalletHub’s editors picks. More on this episode from WalletHub:  Best Credit Cards of 2026 Best Cash Back Credit Cards Best Travel Credit Cards Best Credit Cards for Beginners Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards  How to Choose a Credit Card You can also use WalletHub’s budgeting and expense tracking tools to keep your credit card spending in check. Information about offers is accurate as of 1/14/2026.  

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The Legislature put out their own budget. It is better than MLG's (including not funding universal free childcare): https://errorsofenchantment.com/a-few-positives-relative-to-mlgs-in-the-lfc-budget/ More detail on plans for free child care scandal in MN (Biden rule change allowed reimbursement based on "enrollment" as opposed to actual attendance): https://errorsofenchantment.com/mlgs-plans-for-free-childcare-plus-a-biden-era-rule-allowed-child-care-centers-to-be-paid-on-enrollment-not-attendance/ MLG and the Legislature are spending $30 million on a "literacy center" in ABQ: https://errorsofenchantment.com/mlg-when-in-doubt-spend-more-money/ New Mexico was named the worst state in the nation to raise a family by Wallethub: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-raise-a-family/31065 Rail Runner ridership remains at its depressed "new normal" level while emitting more CO2 than cars being driven to Santa Fe: https://errorsofenchantment.com/the-new-normal-railrunner-ridership-has-leveled-off-at-a-new-lower-level-than-before-covid/ Sen. Jeff Steinborn has introduced an anti-data center bill.

Jared Lou, portfolio manager on the emerging markets debt team at William Blair, says that the outlook for Venezuela and its place in the investment world has "dramatically changed" with the removal of president Nicholas Maduro. Lou noted that Venezuelan debt should be able to be restructured now, creating "a much better future than they had just a few days ago." Lou says emerging markets are well positioned for a big year in 2026, with continued dollar weakness also contributing to tailwinds.   WalletHub.com released its list of the "Best Credit Cards for 2026" today, and Chip Lupo, an analyst for the site, discusses not only some of the best deals but why consumers may want to be shopping for new credit cards now, even if they don't need one, noting that many credit deals have changed and improved. He says card users who fail to keep up with their perks and benefits will lose out and waste some of their credit dollars. Cecilia Amo, founder of Amo Law Legacy Planning discusses how consumers who want to avoid estate planning may doom their families to problems with probate, lost assets and much more. At a time of year when many people are trying to improve their financial lives, she talks about how estate planning does not have to be difficult, and the peace of mind it provides.

Many of us make New Year's resolutions, and more than a quarter of Americans plan on making a finance-related resolution. We go over the top ones and some of the steps you can take with Chip Lupo from WalletHub.

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan and guest Professor Nicole Hickson discuss how to get your money right in 2026. Whether you’re making a financial New Year’s resolution or just determined to make 2026 more prosperous than the past, there are steps you can take to improve your financial performance, save more money, reduce stress, and afford to treat yourself once in a while! John and Nicole will give you the gameplan for success. Plus, John answers a recent listener question.  More on this episode from WalletHub:  New Year’s Financial Resolutions Survey 16 Financial Resolutions for 2026 WalletHub Budgeting Tools  Best Credit Cards for 2026 You can sign up for a WalletHub account to get personalized credit-improvement advice, rent and bill reporting, budgeting and expense tracking tools, identity theft insurance, and much more. 

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 24th Publish Date:  December 24th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, December 24th and Happy Birthday to Howard Hughes I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Atlanta's Christmas Day forecast sees temperatures near record high Vegan Bakery opens in East Cobb Marietta History Center revisits the Square’s Christmas Past All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: INGLES 9 STORY 1: Atlanta's Christmas Day forecast sees temperatures near record high It’s not exactly sweater weather, folks—Christmas in Atlanta is shaping up to feel more like a spring fling. Highs are expected to hit the low to mid-70s, putting this year in the running for one of the warmest Christmas Days on record. The all-time high? A toasty 75 degrees back in 2015. Rain? Not likely. Just sunshine, warmth, and maybe a little disbelief. STORY 2: Vegan Bakery opens in East Cobb  Tropicups, a vibrant new vegan bakery, officially opened its doors on Saturday, bringing cupcakes, cakes, and a whole lot of heart to 2525 Shallowford Road. Owner and baker Renée de Gannes Penn started Tropicups as a home bakery, whipping up treats for friends and family after going vegan a few years ago. Now, with her first storefront, she’s serving up cupcakes, brownies, lemon-blueberry squares, and even vegan soft-serve ice cream. Custom orders? Yep, she’s got those too. The name “Tropicups” is a nod to her Trinidadian roots—“tropical” meets “cupcakes.” But her treats aren’t just for vegans. “People with dairy, egg, or gluten allergies love them too,” she said, though she notes the bakery isn’t allergy-certified. De Gannes Penn hopes Tropicups becomes a community hub. “I’m just so excited to share this with everyone,” she said. STORY 3: Marietta History Center revisits the Square’s Christmas Past  The Marietta History Center and Parks and Rec are taking a stroll down memory lane—Christmas tree style. Every year, Glover Park gets its holiday glow-up with a big, beautiful tree, and now the history center is celebrating that tradition by sharing photos of past displays. The collection spans from 1987 to 2001, showcasing everything from classic decorations to quirky, playful themes. “These trees have been the heart of Marietta Square’s holiday season for decades,” the museum shared on social media. “We’re thrilled to keep their stories safe—no dusting required!” We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 9 STORY 4: Congregation Ner Tamid celebrates 10th annual Marietta Square Menorah lighting Marietta Square buzzed Saturday night—families, friends, officials, all huddled together under the glow of the menorah for Congregation Ner Tamid’s 10th annual Hanukkah celebration. The air smelled like latkes and fried donuts, kids clutching raffle tickets, hoping for gift cards from local shops. Rabbi Joseph Prass, marking a decade with the synagogue, called up children to light the candles, weaving the story of Hanukkah into the night. “Freedom,” he said, “is worth celebrating—publicly, boldly.” The crowd nodded, some teary-eyed. After all, safety isn’t guaranteed everywhere. Prass reflected on recent tragedies, grateful for this moment of peace. Chocolate coins flew, kids laughed, and the night ended with blessings sung loud enough to echo. STORY 5: Georgia Power wins approval for massive expansion   Chaos. That’s the only word for it. Last week, Georgia Power got the green light—unanimously, no less—from state regulators to build five gas plants, a move critics say could cost $60 billion. Sixty. Billion. Dollars. That’s five Hoover Dams’ worth of power, and nearly a 50% boost in capacity. Why? Supposedly, tech giants need it for their AI and server farms. But here’s the kicker: the numbers? Secret. Opponents begged for transparency—“show your work,” they said. Nope. Denied. The vote? Rushed, just weeks before two new Democratic commissioners take office. Break: STORY 6: Atlanta named best US city for Christmas in 2025 by WalletHub     Turns out, Atlanta’s the place to be for Christmas this year. WalletHub just crowned it the best city in the U.S. to celebrate the holidays in 2025. Why? Well, it’s not just the lights or the shopping (though there’s plenty of that). Atlantans are apparently big on giving—clothing drives, online donations, you name it. Generosity, it seems, is kind of our thing. San Francisco came in second (candy shops galore), Seattle third (tree farms and bakeries, anyone?). Meanwhile, Stockton? Dead last. But hey, as one expert put it: the best holiday moments? They don’t cost a dime. STORY 7: Georgia prepares for Sugar Bowl rematch as Ole Miss promises a better fight  Here we go again. Georgia vs. Ole Miss, round two—this time in the Sugar Bowl. The Bulldogs took the first matchup back in October, a wild 43-35 shootout in Athens, but Ole Miss? They’re not exactly rolling over. A lot’s changed since then. Lane Kiffin’s out, Pete Golding’s in, and Ole Miss just steamrolled Tulane. Oh, and they’ve got a new QB, Trinidad Chambliss, who’s been proving doubters wrong all season. Revenge? Maybe. Opportunity? Definitely. Buckle up. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: INGLES 9 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got my truck washed yesterday. The massive pile of snow at the end of my driveway is basically gone now, and all the dog shit in my backyard that was once hidden by snow is now visible. Gonna work on that later today. In the news this morning, Nick Reiner gets officially charged for the murder of his parents, the massive Powerball jackpot could be won tonight, President Donald Trump will deliver a speech from the Oval Office tonight, and a recall on Danone ice cream. In sports, a look at the Week 16 NFL schedule, the Bucks play tomorrow night at home against the Raptors, the Badger men's basketball team is off until Friday, the Badger women's volleyball team plays tomorrow night in the Final Four, and a look at today's Bowl Games. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about yesterday's trailer release for Steven Spielberg's new UFO movie. The hero of the Bondi Beach shooting tragedy is still recovering from his injuries, and a GoFundMe to support him just passed the $2 million mark. Firefighters in Arizona recently saved a dog who got stuck in a canal. And check out this dude's world-record snow globe collection! Elsewhere in sports, the man who drove through a crowd of Liverpool fans during a victory parade gets sentenced, a high school basketball coach calls it quits because of the parents of his players, and Mick Foley parts ways with the WWE over their relationship with President Trump. Christmas is now eight days away and we talked about WalletHub's list of the "Best Cities To Celebrate Christmas". We also looked at another list of the "Best Holiday Songs" and Brian came up with his own top ten: 1 - Wham - "Last Christmas"2 - Brenda Lee - "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"3 - Bobby Helms - "Jingle Bell Rock"4 - Bing Crosby - "White Christmas"5 - Burl Ives - "A Holly, Jolly Christmas"6 - Run DMC - "Christmas in Hollis"7 - The Waitresses - "Christmas Wrapping"8 - Gene Autry - "Here Comes Santa Claus"9 - Darlene Love - "Christmas(Baby Please Come Home)"10 - Augie Rios - "Donde Esta Santa Claus" With family & friends coming over to visit and possible stay at your house, is there a point when someone can overstay their welcome? After Jean finally picked more correct than Brian during Week 15 of the NFL season, we made our Week 16 Pigskin Picks just after 8am! A new dating trend is making it's way across the internet. Apparently, some people are letting their parents run their profiles on various dating apps. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who stole a U-Haul truck to go to a previous hearing at court, a woman in California who claims a delivery driver stole her cat off her front porch, a woman who claims she's getting backlash for purchasing "Angel Tree" gifts from a dollar store, and a guy in Denver who took a naked joyride in a cop car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan and guest Dr. Jessica G. Zeiss from Ball State University discuss the best ways to go about getting a credit card. It might seem like a simple topic, but there’s a lot more that goes into choosing the right credit card and actually getting approved than most people realize. John and Dr. Zeiss cover the process of getting a credit card from start to finish, highlighting money-saving strategies to use as well as costly pitfalls to avoid. They also talk about why getting a credit card is so important to achieving overall financial success and how many credit cards you should have. John answers some of your questions, too. More on this episode from WalletHub:  How to Choose a Credit Card How to Apply for a Credit Card  How to Get Approved for a Credit Card You can compare credit card offers on WalletHub to find the best card for your needs. You can also reference WalletHub’s editors’ picks for the best credit cards for building credit, rewards, 0% APR and more. 

Carmen LaBerge responds to WalletHub's list of top cities for sin in the US, as well as Oxford's choice of "rage bait" as the word of 2025.  While many focus on these words, what words do we need to focus on?  Apologist Daniel DeWitt, creative director for Scholar Leaders and blogs at Theolatte, reflects on how (then) atheist C.S. Lewis reconsidered the Gospel because J.R.R. Tolkien encouraged him to look afresh at the incarnation.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

A recent study from Wallethub lists Arizona as having the 2nd best unemployment data in the country. What's driving Arizona's economy to recent success? Writer and Analyst at Wallethub Chip Lupo joined the show to dive into the data. 

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan and guest Luke Powers discuss the latest trends in charitable giving, how listeners can make the biggest impact with their contributions, and strategies for avoiding scams. With the burden of inflation, high debt levels, and an uncertain job market, many people feel like they can’t afford to give back, and charitable organizations are struggling to get enough funding. But if you make the right moves, you can still make the world a better place, even with limited funds. We’ll help with that by covering the best charities by category, organizations to avoid and much more. John answers some of your questions, too. More on this episode from WalletHub: Best Charity Credit Cards & Charity Calculator  To find the best charities overall and by category, check out SmileHub's picks for the year’s best charities to donate to.

With the unemployment rate at 4.4% and labor force participation at the lowest level in the past couple of years, finding the right job could be tougher than ever. And it is not just salary or finding something exactly in your wheelhouse, it is also about cost of living and receiving solid health benefits. A new report by WalletHub compared the 50 states across 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic vitality to share tips on where to look for employment. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst, who breaks down the best regions of the U-S to find stable employment with a wide range of benefits. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the unemployment rate at 4.4% and labor force participation at the lowest level in the past couple of years, finding the right job could be tougher than ever. And it is not just salary or finding something exactly in your wheelhouse, it is also about cost of living and receiving solid health benefits. A new report by WalletHub compared the 50 states across 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic vitality to share tips on where to look for employment. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst, who breaks down the best regions of the U-S to find stable employment with a wide range of benefits. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the unemployment rate at 4.4% and labor force participation at the lowest level in the past couple of years, finding the right job could be tougher than ever. And it is not just salary or finding something exactly in your wheelhouse, it is also about cost of living and receiving solid health benefits. A new report by WalletHub compared the 50 states across 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic vitality to share tips on where to look for employment. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst, who breaks down the best regions of the U-S to find stable employment with a wide range of benefits. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Friday is coming up this week, which means Americans ready their wallets for the best deals of the year... or so we are told. WalletHub's Chip Lupo joins Holly and Greg to tell them about the decrease of value among Black Friday "deals."

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan and guest Adam McCann discuss the dangers of so-called “deferred interest” and how to avoid becoming a victim this holiday shopping season and beyond. John and Adam explain what deferred interest is and how it works, detail when you’re likely to encounter it, and provide tips for how to deal with it, plus ideas for safer alternatives. This financing trick is a lot more common and costly than most people realize, so it could really pay off to learn the ins and outs of this scheme. In addition, John answers some of your questions. More on this episode from WalletHub: Best 0% APR Credit Cards & Best Budget Apps  To find the best way to pay for your shopping trips, both during the holidays and throughout the year, check out WalletHub's picks for the best credit cards for shopping.

Stephanie Guild, chief investment officer at Robinhood, says that the stock market has ridden earnings growth to the record highs it has set this year, but she is worried that with valuations at high levels, earnings growth can't sustain higher price-earnings multiple to push the market up further. Guild notes that Robinhood's customers have changed some of their investment habits as market conditions have evolved in the post-Covid market; they're still buying dips, but more on a single-name basis rather than buying broad markets and riding indexes. Further, Guild says she will be watching investor buying behavior during dips to see if there is a fatigue point where their nerves about possible downturns make it that each decline no longer appears to clients like a buying opportunity. Chip Lupo discusses WalletHub's 2025 Household Debt Survey, which showed that high inflation is contributing to rising debt levels in nearly 60% of American households, where more than two in five respondents expect household debt levels to increase in the next 12 months. Plus, Mike Dickson, head of research and quantitative strategies at Horizon Investments, brings his stock-evaluation system to the Market Call.

  According to a WalletHub study, Utah came in a close second for the most charitable state in the nation. Closely squeaked out of the lead by Wyoming, Utah still has the highest donation rate relative to net worth.

Sunday's win over the Jaguars completely reshaped the Texans' outlook — but which upcoming games could do the same? Plus, WalletHub dropped its list of the best sports cities in America, and it might just explain the empty seats at Texans games. QOTD: What's a food most people like, but you don't?

Sunday's win over the Jaguars completely reshaped the Texans' outlook — but which upcoming games could do the same? WalletHub's new list of the best sports cities in America might also explain why Texans games don't always fill the stands. ITL goes around the NFL with Danielle Hunter's big week, an AFC Defensive Player of the Week, and Travis Hunter's season-ending injury before diving into whether fans can still cheer for players who aren't good people. The crew also breaks down the Texans' offensive improvements — which ones can last and which ones won't — and in Lunch-Time Confessions, Rome or San Antonio got Reggie thinking before Judge John Lopez weighs in on whether limiting player props could help curb gambling scandals. Then, Ron Slay from 3HL on 104.5 The Zone joins the show to preview Titans vs. Texans, and Figgy's Mixtape gets wild with stories of a missing man who just inherited $30 million, a 12-year-old behind a D.C. robbery spree, and more.

WalletHub dropped its list of the best sports cities in America, and it might just explain the empty seats at Texans games.

Apparently, Connecticut is filled with people opening their hearts and their wallets to neighbors in need. According to a recent report from WalletHub, Connecticut was ranked the 13th most charitable state in the country, and the second in New England. We spoke with Karla Fortunato, President of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, about the news and how people can get into volunteering. For more information: https://ctphilanthropy.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses the importance of having an emergency fund and how to build one with Adam McCann, a personal finance writer with WalletHub who is an expert on credit cards and budgeting. John and Adam define what an emergency fund actually is, explore the risks that come with not having one, and provide practical tips for saving more, funding different savings goals, and keeping everything straight. Budgets are tight these days, and you never know when an emergency expense will crop up, so you’ll be glad you listened! John also answers listener questions. More on this episode from WalletHub: Best Budget Apps & How to Save More Money To find the best home for your emergency fund, check out WalletHub's picks for the best savings accounts.

On Friday's show: Houston has seen explosive growth over the past decade, primarily in flood plains. Houston Chronicle reporter Yilun Cheng explains some potential connections between development in the flood plain and donations to political campaigns.Also this hour: We meet Marine Corps veteran Steve Jimenez, who found relief from depression, anxiety, and a general lack of purpose after leaving the military in beekeeping. He founded Hives for Heroes, an organization to help his fellow veterans get into beekeeping. Jimenez is among several veterans involved in agriculture featured in an upcoming episode of the PBS series After Action.Then, from a mixed bag for Houston in Wallet Hub's rankings of the country's best Halloween experiences, to fluctuating candy costs this Halloween, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we learn how Sugar Land is celebrating Día de los Muertos.Watch

Send us a textOn this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, host Brenda Popritkin sits down with David Whitaker, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, to discuss Miami's ever-evolving culinary identity.The last time Whitaker joined the show, Miami had just been named Bon Appétit's Food City of the Year and was taking its first steps into the Michelin Guide Florida partnership. Fast-forward to today, and the Magic City's restaurant scene has exploded—claiming James Beard Award wins, Michelin Keys, and countless national headlines celebrating its chefs and culture. This time, Travel + Leisure reported on the  WalletHub report that officially named Miami the "#1 Food City in North America" in September 2025.Michelin, Miami, and Managing SuccessWhitaker credits Miami's success to both innovation and community resilience.“Once you get to the top, managing success is much harder than building to success,” he notes. “But what a privilege it is to maintain our position as one of the world's top dining destinations.”He highlights how Michelin's arrival didn't just reward 17 or so restaurants, it lifted all of Miami's culinary landscape. From Wynwood to Coconut Grove and Downtown Doral, fine dining has become a lifestyle, not a luxury.Beyond the Stars: Miami Spice and Local SupportPrograms like Miami Spice, which celebrates its 25th anniversary next year, continue to help both diners and restaurateurs thrive. In 2024 alone, a record 387 restaurants participated, generating more than seven million visits to the GMCVB's landing page.“Food is synonymous with lifestyle,” says Whitaker. “It's incumbent on all of us to continue to support our chefs. We can't take them for granted.”The Road Ahead: 2026 and BeyondWhitaker also teases a massive upcoming year for Miami:FIFA World Cup 2026 (nine matches hosted locally)College Football National ChampionshipNHL Winter ClassicFormula One and Miami Open returningAnd through it all, food will remain at the center of the city's global brand.“Miami is where you go if you want to make it big as a chef,” Whitaker adds.The TakeawayFrom Michelin stars to farm-to-table innovation, Miami's dining scene continues to evolve with creativity, resilience, and heart.

TUESDAY HR 4 Have you seen the UFO's in the ocean? What could it be? Drones? Best places for Halloween ranked by Wallet Hub. Airport divorces. News From The Headlines Flying into the hurricane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TUESDAY HR 4 Have you seen the UFO's in the ocean? What could it be? Drones? Best places for Halloween ranked by Wallet Hub. Airport divorces. News From The Headlines Flying into the hurricane.

Scottsdale was ranked one of the top five cities to drive in. Chip Lupo, WalletHub writer, joined the show to explain why and how the study was conducted.

(October 21,2025)ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike talks Amazon Web Services outage that affected dozens of companies and what they are doing to prevent it from happening again. WalletHub rank America's safest cities; where does California rank? Indian students have dreamed of studying in the US Trump's visa policies have forced them to look elsewhere. 

Economist and University of Chicago professor Alex Imas discusses "The Winner's Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now," which he co-authored with Nobel Prize winning economist Richard Thaler, and talks about the common curses impacting consumers and investors. Imas covers loss aversion and how it drives investors to make bad decisions, how the "endowment effect" explains our cluttered basements and much more. In the first of two Market Call interviews this week that involve funds tied to political views, Hal Lambert, chief executive officer at Point Bridge Capital — creator of the MAGA ETF, Point Bridge America First — discusses the intersection of politics, investment philosophy and portfolio management and how he believes investors can participate in "politically responsible investing." Chip Lupo discusses WalletHub's 2025 Credit Card Debt Survey, which found that more than 40 percent of Americans are still paying off credit card debt from last fall, and roughly the same number say they can't handle more credit card debt, which could be setting them up for a less-pleasant holiday shopping season.

Is your community safe when you consider all of the factors? ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss a Wallethub study that ranks more than 180 U.S. communities based on 41 metrics, from traffic fatalities to police officers per capita. 

Meb Faber, chief investment officer at the Cambria Funds, says that "extremely high valuations are a weight that's hard to overcome," and that the United States is currently "the most expensive country across the board." He notes that when a country ends the year with a price/earnings ratio above 40, the average future 10-year returns are zero. As a result, Faber is suggesting that investors diversify internationally, consider gold — which her describes as being "like your crazy cousin Eddie" coming to the family holiday party — and more. David Trainer, founder and president at New Constructs, says that companies can manipulate earnings numbers in ways that keep investors interested, but which make future earnings misses most likely, and he puts those stocks that are likely to miss earnings in "The Danger Zone." Trainer says that 72 members of the Standard & Poor's 500 are currently overstating earnings by 10 percent or more. Trainer singled out NRG Energy, which has street estimates of 35 cents per share, but which he says is more likely to generate 6 cents per share in profits. Chip Lupo discusses the 2025 Early Holiday Shopping Survey from WalletHub, which showed that nearly half of American consumers aren't waiting for Halloween to start their holiday shopping, but rather they will begin this month (if they haven't started already).