Best Eric Stark Podcasts (2025)

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EQT's Jean Eric Salata - reflections on leadership, culture, and values from one of the world's largest investment firms 32:03

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It all comes back to the DNA. The firms that know who they are will know who to be. You can learn a lot about an investment firm by listening to what they say. Alt Goes Mainstream’s AGM Originals Series - The DNA: Capturing Culture - is dedicated to capturing the DNA of a firm by listening to what they say. The first season of The DNA stars EQT. In…

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Alts Pulse Ep. 18: Taking the pulse of private markets with iCapital Chairman & CEO Lawrence Calcano 18:53

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Welcome to the 18th episode of the Alts Pulse, a collaboration between iCapital x Alt Goes Mainstream. In the latest episode of the Alts Pulse, a live conversation in studio with Lawrence Calcano, the Chairman & CEO of iCapital, Lawrence and I go global. We discussed his recent trip to Asia to peer into the nuances of the different wealth managemen…

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#169: State of the Revolution 2025 feat. Ryan Giffin, Kallisti & FiendishCrypto 3:25:04

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The yearly Christmas episode, with a full breakdown of the year's progress, top narratives & predictions for 2026! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year & we'll be back in January! Links: Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanMGiffin Kallisti on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kzKallisti Fiendish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FiendishCrypto Episode sli…

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Ep 241 - 4chan-ate Son (CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER) 1:34:32

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Matt and Eric zipline into the Alps, diving deep into excellent Phase One outing CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER! Peggy, Bucky, Puny Steve, Red Skull, the Tesseract, and more...By Matt Fowler

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EQT's Conni Jonsson - building a global private equity firm the Nordic way 25:53

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It all comes back to the DNA. The firms that know who they are will know who to be. You can learn a lot about an investment firm by listening to what they say. Alt Goes Mainstream’s AGM Originals Series - The DNA: Capturing Culture - is dedicated to capturing the DNA of a firm by listening to what they say. The first season of The DNA stars EQT. In…

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News and Youse: AVENGERS DOOMSDAY trailer leaks (non-spoiler), RIP Rob Reiner, the OSCARS head to YouTube, and more... 45:58

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Matt and Eric discuss the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer "leaks" and the ethics of reporting on spoilers, the legacy of ROB REINER, the OSCARS new deal with YouTube, THE HOUSEMAID, and more...By Matt Fowler

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#168: ParityUSD & mFI feat. Mathieu Geukens 2:30:19

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Catching up on possibility for Top 10, the delayed launch of ParityUSD, possible $500m institutional investment, Cashinals on BCH, the ongoing disaster of BTC "The Cat" proposal & more. SOCIALS: Website: https://www.bitcoincashpodcast.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrDsJnHFnkMnJhEslofyPQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBCHPodcast No…

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Episode 192 – RV Help: Your Essential Companion for a Smooth Journey 34:58

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The primary focus of this podcast episode is to share the invaluable resources provided by RV Help, a platform designed to assist RV enthusiasts in maintaining their mobility and enjoyment of the RV lifestyle. I delve into the features and benefits of RV Help, emphasizing its role as a pivotal tool for ensuring that RVers remain on the road without…

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Ep 240 - Bajafrost Blast (THOR) 1:21:19

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Matt and Eric slide down the rainbow bridge and dive into THOR, the story of an a-hole alien hunk who becomes a better dude after meeting Natalie Portman while his scheming emo brother tries to trauma dump. It's a hoot!By Matt Fowler

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Episode 125: Top Reads of 2025 37:38

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In this energetic year-end episode, Eric looks back at a wildly productive 2025 for Paperback Warrior — packed with reviews, interviews, collaborations, and behind-the-scenes adventures. He shares big milestones, surprising personal updates, and a rapid-fire countdown of his Top 10 Reads of the Year (spoiler-free!). Eric also teases exciting projec…

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News and Youse: Disney joins the AI apocalypse, 28 YEARS LATER 3 is a go, SUPERGIRL gets teased, and more... 48:53

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Matt and Eric bemoan Disney's huge investment in AI and Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Plus, news on 28 YEARS LATER 3, SUPERGIRL, HUNGER GAMES, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Vista Equity Partners' David Breach - building a software investing powerhouse in the age of AI 51:58

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode dives into the nuances of enterprise software and how to build a scaled specialist alternative asset manager. We sat down in Vista’s NYC office with David Breach, Vista’s President and Chief Operating Officer. David sits on Vista’s Executive Committee, the firm’s governing and decisio…

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Here's How Eric Trump Has Gotten 10 Times Richer Since Dad’s Election 11:46

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Over the last year, President Donald Trump has offered a masterclass in turning political fame into personal fortune. Eric Trump has proven to be the best student and is now worth an estimated $400 million, more than any of his siblings. Forbes money in politics reporter Kyle Khan-Mullins joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at h…

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ING's Anneka Treon and Johan Kloeze - lessons learned from building a private markets platform for private wealth clients in Europe 47:29

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode was filmed at ING’s HQ in Amsterdam, right after ING held its Private Markets Day. The firm has been actively building out its private markets capabilities to serve its private wealth clients so it was a treat to interview two of the people responsible for running ING’s wealth managem…

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Ep 239 - DJ Gallagher (IRON MAN 2) 1:24:21

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Matt and Eric bring the (Justin) hammer down on 2010's IRON MAN 2 - an entertaining watch that never quite focuses on the right things. War Machine, Black Widow, drunk dancing, and more!By Matt Fowler

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News and Youse: NETFLIX buys WARNER BROS., TARANTINO trashes PAUL DANO, WAKE UP DEAD MAN, and more... 55:23

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Matt and Eric discuss the (grim) news of NETFLIX acquiring WARNER BROS., new PARANORMAL ACTIVITY and MEN IN BLACK movies, a FAR CRY series, and recs for TRAIN DREAMS, WAKE UP DEAD MAN, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Episode 191 – Mastering the RV Experience: Essential Weight Distributing Hitch Insights 47:09

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This episode talks about a few big ideas in simple, practical terms: We start with why weight-distributing hitches are so important for safe, stable towing. We explain what they do, why they matter for your family’s safety, and why regular maintenance keeps them working right and lasting longer. We then shift to kid-friendly RV activities, sharing …

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Live from New York with Oaktree's Armen Panossian - "don't reach for risk to deliver the right return" 54:28

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode was filmed live at an event during a Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions RIA Council meeting in New York. Armen Panossian, the Co-CEO and Head of Performing Credit at Oaktree, and I sat down for a conversation in a Brookfield-owned building with a group of RIAs in the audience. Armen,…

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#167: BCH-1 & BLAZE Embers feat. J Master Pig 2:31:43

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J Master Pig discusses the BCH-1 Hackcelerator, BCH funding pipeline, BLAZE Ember trading on Cauldron & more. Please share your thoughts in the comments below and subscribe for more. Links: J Master Pig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SatoshiSeasons BCH-1 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bch_1_official Episode slides: https://docs.google.com/present…

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Franklin Templeton's George Stephan - bringing public and private together 51:56

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode brings the perspective of an asset management veteran who has sat on both sides of the table. We sat down in Franklin Templeton’s New York City office with George Stephan, COO of Global Wealth Management Alternatives at Franklin Templeton. George joined Franklin to continue the buildo…

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Trump Vows He Would 'Absolutely' Denaturalize Some Citizens After National Guard Shooting— Can He? 13:27

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President Donald Trump said he would look into denaturalizing citizens “who undermine domestic tranquility” after two members of the National Guard were shot in a Washington, D.C., attack the day before Thanksgiving. The suspected gunman is an Afghan national who worked with our military during the war in Afghanistan. He came to America in 2021 thr…

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How Marjorie Taylor Greene Locked In Her Taxpayer-Funded Pension For Life 9:21

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Marjorie Taylor Greene, the firebrand Georgia congresswoman, announced in November she is planning to resign from Congress. Her last day in office will be January 5, 2026, over a month away. One potential reason she is hanging on for a bit longer, enduring the president’s ire and the possible threats to personal safety that sometimes follow: It ens…

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Ep 238 - Gas Fills the Room (THE INCREDIBLE HULK) 1:35:21

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Matt and Eric gamma bomb their way into 2008's THE INCREDIBLE HULK, an outlier MCU film that arrived just weeks after IRON MAN (and would then get an actual sequel 17 years later)!By Matt Fowler

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Top Democrat Makes Stark Prediction About Bondi's Moves Before Epstein Files Release 22:38

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On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) discussed the Epstein Files release, the controversy over Del. Stacey Plaskett's (D-USVI) texts with Epstein during a 2019 House hearing, her legislation the Courting Mild Reinforcing Crime Victims Rights Act, Venezuela, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…

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Ep 237 - The Stark Knight (IRON MAN) 1:32:28

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Matt and Eric kick off Phase One of the MCU with the humble, and truly awesome, beginnings of 2008's IRON MAN - where Robert Downey Jr. gave us a phenomenally charismatic anchor for the entire saga, making us want to spend more time with Tony Stark than Iron Man.By Matt Fowler

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This Is the Best Democrat To Go Head-To-Head With Vance In 2028 (And It's Not Newsom): Strategist 21:25

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Democratic strategist Lucy Caldwell joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the political impact of the Epstein records, the resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and what to look for in the upcoming 2026 and 2028 elections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

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#166: KONK Marketplace & Predictions Markets feat. NeonDaThal 2:22:36

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NeonDaThal returns to update us on his recently announced project: KONK BCH marketplace. We also discuss rising BCH block sizes, SeedCash hardware device, drama in BTC land, and more. Please share your thoughts in the comments below and subscribe for more. Links: NeonDaThal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeonDaThal Konk marketplace on Twitter: htt…

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News and Youse: STARGATE is returning, FROZEN stars get a truck full of cash, THE SHINING miniseries, and more... 48:54

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Matt and Eric discuss the new STARGATE series in the works, the fact that the FROZEN 3 stars are flaflillionaires (plus the bogus Kristen Bell "podcast" news), the SHINING miniseries differences, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Episode 190 – Transform Your Diesel Experience: Unveiling the Power of Diesel Fuel Additives 54:19

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In this episode, we talk about why diesel fuel additives matter for RVers, with a special focus on Power Service’s Diesel Injector and DPF Cleaner and Flush. Garth from Power Service joins us to explain, in plain terms, how their additives can quickly improve engine performance, help prevent problems, and keep diesel motorhomes and trucks running t…

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'You Play Stupid Games, You Win Stupid Prizes': Dem State Chair Praises Prop 50 After TX Map Blocked 11:59

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A panel of federal judges earlier this week ruled 2-1 to block Texas’ redrawn map that had the potential to flip 5 congressional seats from blue to red. Kendall Scudder, State Chair for the Texas Democratic Party, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the 2025 nationwide redistricting battle that started in the Lone Star State. See Privacy Policy at …

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iAltA's Bill Crager - from building Envestnet to a "transformational moment" in wealth management 53:48

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s interview is with a wealth management entrepreneur who created one of the most consequential wealth management technology companies that has helped to shape the industry into what it is today. Bill Crager is the Co-Founder of Envestnet, which he and his co-founder, the late Jud Bergman, grew …

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Protect and Grow Your Business the Smart Way | Jeff Holman 18:38

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Elliot Kallen sits down with attorney and entrepreneur Jeff Holman, founder of Intellectual Strategies, to explore how business owners can protect their companies without breaking the bank. Jeff shares how his “fractional legal team” model gives startups and small businesses access to high-level legal expertise at a fraction of traditional costs — …

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Ep 236 - Steamed Hams (DOCTOR SLEEP) 1:25:19

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Matt and Eric dive into the steamy, dreamy world of Mike Flanagan's miracle flick, DOCTOR SLEEP, which is all at once a sequel to two different versions of The Shining.By Matt Fowler

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Conversations - The Book Graveyard 1:12:53

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In this month’s installment of Guide to Gothics, Paperback Warrior teams up once again with Nick Anderson of The Book Graveyard to unearth a paperback relic: Dorothy Daniel’s The Tormented, a 1969 gothic suspense novel from Paperback Library. The book was successful enough to warrant two printings, one in 1971 and another in 1974. Since then, this …

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News and Youse: Bummer (and Bizarre) POKER FACE news, a JIMMY OLSEN series in the works, PLURIBUS, and more... 46:39

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Matt and Eric discuss POKER FACE's cancellation (which is the least weird thing going on with it), the JIMMY OLSEN HBO series, PREDATOR: BADLANDS' success, PLURIBUS, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Georgia Election Case Has New Prosecutor—What Does That Mean For Trump-Pardoned Rudy Giuliani? 16:24

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Errol Louis, a political anchor and host of "Inside City Hall" on NY1, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President Donald Trump pardoning Rudy Giuliani over his actions trying to overturn the 2020 election results. Louis, who has covered the former New York City Mayor for decades, also discusses how a new prosecutor taking over the Georgia electi…

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Republicans Need To Lower Health Care Costs Or 'We Will Pay For It' In Midterms: Pat Harrigan 23:35

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Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC), a member of the For Country Caucus, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the House voting on a Senate-backed funding bill that would reopen the government after the longest shutdown in American history. Plus, he discuss his legislation that would increase domestic drone production. See Privacy Policy at https://art19…

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Vista Equity Partners' Robert F. Smith - on who will benefit from AI 53:19

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode welcomes a pioneer and visionary in enterprise software investing to Alt Goes Mainstream. Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of $100B AUM Vista Equity Partners. He sits on the firm’s Investment Committees for Vista’s Flagship, Foundation, Endeavor, and Perennial Funds a…

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Nomura Capital Management's Robert Stark - building a private credit business within a global bank 55:03

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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. Today’s episode dives into private credit and building an asset management business inside of a leading global bank. We sat down in Nomura’s NYC office with Robert Stark, the CEO of Nomura Capital Management LLC (NCM) and Head of Investment Management in the Americas for the Nomura Group. Robert brin…

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#165: BCH Promotion & ZCash Pump feat. John Moriarty 2:36:28

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Bitcoin Cash OG John Moriarty (@BitcoinOutLoud) discusses methods of BCH promotion, the sudden rise of ZCash, the fresh calls for a potential chain split soft fork in BTC, and more. Please share your thoughts in the comments below and subscribe for more. Links: John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BitcoinOutLoud Bitcoin Out Loud: https://www.youtub…

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Ep 235 - Tony! Toni! Toné! (THE SHINING) 1:25:41

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Matt and Eric make sure not to OVER LOOK horror classic THE SHINING, as crazy Jack plays crazier Jack and becomes a murderous pawn of a giant haunted hotel. Come play with us!By Matt Fowler

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Trump Media Lost $54.8 Million Last Quarter—And Is On Track To Lose Far More 10:04

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Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social and a cryptocurrency treasury, reported a net loss of $54.8 million on $973,000 in revenue in the third quarter of 2025, according to a filing Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. Read the full st…

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Liberals Are Furious With Schumer As Dems Break To End Shutdown—Are His Days As Leader Numbered? 20:13

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On "Forbes Newsroom," political commentator and journalist Chris Cillizza discussed the ire directed by many liberals at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) after several Democratic Senators broke ranks and backed the compromise funding bill to end the government shutdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…

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Conversations - John Shirley 1:30:23

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Legendary writer John Shirley blasts into Paperback Warrior to talk crime, cyberpunk, and chaos. From his hard-boiled new novel The Silver Revolver to the upcoming streaming revival of his ’80s action series The Specialist, Shirley pulls no punches. He opens up about writing for Blue Öyster Cult, collaborating with Todd McFarlane on Spawn, penning …

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Episode 189 – Why Battle Born Lithium Batteries Rule The RV Power World! 1:04:48

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The show opens with a quick welcome, then jumps into an interview with Tyler Burns from Battle Born Batteries. Tyler explains why modern lithium RV batteries are a big upgrade over old lead-acid ones: they last longer, require almost no maintenance, and perform better in more situations. He clears up common worries—like safety and cold-weather perf…

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News and Youse: MUMMY 4 with Brendan Fraser/Rachel Weisz, SCREAM 7 trailer, STAR TREK (bad) news, and more... 49:13

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Matt and Eric cover THE MUMMY's big return -- with OG stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz -- the the SCREAM 7 trailer, the death of the STAR TREK Kelvin-verse, MISS PIGGY, and more...By Matt Fowler

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Election Results Should Be A 'Wake-Up Call' To Republicans In Shutdown Fight: GOP Strategist 15:02

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GOP strategist and Executive Director of Principles First Brittany Martinez joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the 2025 election results, what lessons Republicans can learn, and how the results could impact government shutdown negotiations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…

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This Is What Republicans Can Learn From Mamdani's Victory: Lee Carter 15:04

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Lee Carter, president and partner at Maslansky + Partners, joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the results from Tuesday’s election, as well as the lessons both Republicans and Democrats can take away from Zohran Mamdani’s decisive win in the NYC mayoral race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

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California Democrat Mike Levin: I Don't Love It But 'We Really Have No Choice But To Pass Prop 50' 33:42

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On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) discussed Prop. 50, which would allow Democrats to aggressively gerrymander the state's Congressional districts, today's elections, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Reason Healthcare Stocks Are Undervalued | Sean Carroll 33:58

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In this episode of Meet the Expert, Elliot Kallen speaks with Sean Carroll, Portfolio Manager at Janus Henderson, overseeing $15 billion in healthcare and biotech investments. They dive into the innovations reshaping medicine—from obesity and cancer drugs to robotic surgery and genetic therapies. Sean explains why the healthcare sector remains unde…