Best Shutdown Clients Podcasts (2025)

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Riff 63 - Is That A Musical Instrument? ...plus Halloween Blather [The Comedian Next Door] 1:04:36

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We dove headfirst into a sugar coma and called it a conversation. We covered everything—music, Halloween, and candy—basically the holy trinity of chaos. We started off pretending to be intellectuals discussing the “accessibility of musical instruments,” which quickly devolved into us arguing about who still owns a recorder and why. Then we slid int…

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Shutdown Strains Skies, JetBlue Ups Its Game, Booking Shrugs at AI 3:56

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Air traffic controllers feel the strain as the U.S. government shutdown delays paychecks, JetBlue makes a bold move into first class, and Booking’s CEO isn’t sweating ChatGPT’s travel ambitions. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy covers the mounting stress in America’s control towers, the premium play shaking up the skies, and why Book…

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Relative Return Insider: Inflation spikes, the Fed cuts and AI booms 27:31

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In this episode of Relative Return Insider, host Keith Ford and AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina break down the spike in inflation numbers and what it means for the possibility of a rate cut as we move into the new year. With September quarter inflation data showing trimmed mean rising by 1 per cent, considerably higher than the Reserve Ban…

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Ontario's Ill-advised Advertisement & Why Money Matters ft. Alin Armstrong [Liberty Dispatch] 57:21

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Liberty Dispatch ~ October 29, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, host Matthew Hallick is joined by special-guest host pastor and author Alin Armstrong (@pastorcoin) to discuss the fallout of the recent controversial anti-tariff AD released by the province of Ontario and why the real economic issue is what the government has done to our mone…

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The Mythology, Ideology, and Reality of Vaccines w/ John Leake [Waterbreak] 51:29

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It’s been five years since the COVID-19 vaccine was created and mass-distributed to the American public, and many American’s were pushed to get the vaccine without truly understanding it. But what is the truth about vaccines? Are they safe? Are they helpful? This week on Waterbreak, Gabe and Annie sit down with Dr. John Leake to discuss his book Va…

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Morgans AM - Thursday, 30 October 2025 7:53

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Morgans AM - Thursday, 30 October 2025 by Morgans FinancialBy Morgans Financial

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Why Do Evangelicals Ignore the Ascension? [Let's Talk Eschatology] 20:00

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Joined "The Based Boomer" Mike D'Virgilio as he unpacks the importance of Christ's Ascension and why many Evangelicals ignore it's foundational importanceBy Mike D'Virgilio

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Diesel at Risk: Sanctions Could Ignite a New Cost-of-Living Storm | UK Energy Show 41:56

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UK diesel prices just jumped after fresh US/UK sanctions targeting Russian oil producers — and the knock-on could be big. In this week’s UK Energy Show, we break down the two-tier oil market (sanctioned barrels stuck “on the water” vs freely traded supply), why diesel is the pressure point, and how Lukoil’s asset sale and Petrofac’s collapse play i…

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Wives of Imprisoned Pastors Request Prayer + Trump Makes US-Malaysia Relations Great Again │The Prison Pulpit #54 [China Compass] 24:00

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Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! My Op-Ed for Crosspolitic News: Trump Making US-Malaysia Relatio…

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The Government Shutdown and the Miracle at the Southern Border (Ep. 216) [The Outstanding Podcast] 32:16

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Host Casey Harper sits down with U.S. Congressman Michael Guest to unpack to unpack the government shutdown and how President Trump managed to do the impossible at the southern border. Rep. Guest shares how his personal faith shapes his work in Congress and guides his decision-making. The two also dive into the ongoing government shutdown—what’s be…

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U.S. Expands Facial Scans, Travel Lobby Pushes Fixes, Marriott Taps AI Trends 4:18

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From border security to brand strategy, today’s Skift Daily Briefing with Sarah Dandashy covers the shifting face of travel. The U.S. moves to expand facial recognition for nearly all international travelers, a new coalition pushes to fix visa delays and airports before the World Cup, and Marriott reveals what travelers really want in their next st…

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Ep, 234 - Craft Your Business Strategy - Part 2 [Business 300] 4:20

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Whatever you want to call it - 5P Strategy Framework or something else - the point is to do the work of discovering your perspective, defining your position, developing your ploy, drafting your plan, and disciplining your pattern. Don't wait for success or failure to happen to you. Instead, you craft your business strategy.…

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IFA: The future of AI, efficiency and client engagement in advice 32:39

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, MLC Expand CEO Liz McCarthy and Shadforth Financial Group CEO Terry Dillon join host Keith Ford to discuss the transformative role of AI in financial advice and how AI tools are being implemented to drive efficiency. With advice firms looking for greater automation of routine administrative tasks, AI is set to…

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Cody Fields The Reformed Dark Lord: Christians on Welfare & AI Music [Dead Men Walking Podcast] 58:22

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Send us a text This week Greg sat down with Cody Fields, Owner of Westminster Effects and Host of Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast . They discussed the wave of AI music sweeping the industry. They then turned their attention to this question: Should young christian men use government assistance to provide for their family? Is it a sin to use SN…

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Morgans AM - Wednesday, 29 October 2025 5:36

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Benchmark US equity indices advanced to book record closing highs for a third consecutive session - Dow rose +162-points or +0.34% to 47,706.37.By Morgans Financial

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Why Smart Contractors Don’t Panic During a Shutdown 6:24

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Send us a text When Washington grinds to a halt, many contractors do too. The smart ones don’t. They use shutdowns as a strategic reset; a window to strengthen relationships, sharpen operations, and prepare for the surge when funds return. In this episode of FedBiz’5, we break down the calm contractor’s playbook: how to triage active contracts, man…

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Hoover [Resistance and Reformation] 9:36

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By FLF, LLC

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Hotels Get Smarter, Cars Win Digital and Alaska Air Faces Turbulence 4:48

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Hotels are ditching instinct for data, car rental giants are quietly winning the digital war, and Alaska Airlines faces turbulence after an IT meltdown. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, our new host, Sarah Dandashy, breaks down the latest shifts in hotel pricing strategy, the surprising power dynamics in online car rentals, and how tech failures ar…

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Morgans AM - Tuesday, October 28, 2025 6:44

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US equity markets climbed to fresh record highs for a second consecutive session running on optimism that the U.S. and China will strike a trade deal when US President Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (30 October) at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea - Dow rose +337-points or +0.71% to a record closing …

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The Calm Before the Fed: MBA Annual Recap, FHFA Pricing & Sparse Data | Oct. 27, 2025 46:00

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In this episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon is joined by Alex Hebner, Kevin Foley, and Vimi Vasudeva to discuss the latest developments shaping the mortgage industry. The team explores the implications of sparse economic data, including CPI and labor trends, and previews the upcoming Fed meeting. They also dive into the FHFA’s potential pricin…

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Reality and Narrative [In the Bullpen] 16:33

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By Mark Dewey

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Play Ball: Fed Seems Poised To Cut Rates at Next Week’s FOMC Meeting 24:35

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Amid the ongoing government shutdown, we look at alternate sources of data to draw a picture of what’s happening with inflation, the labor market, and home sales. Our experts provide insights on the market’s reaction to these reports, the anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week, and the performance of different sectors an…

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Markets Soar, Metals Sink & Recession Fears Return | Macro Monday 41:34

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In this week’s Macro Mondays James Todd is joined by Ed Hayden-Briffett and Will Cunliffe to unpack another turbulent week across global markets. US equities hit fresh all-time highs as lower-than-expected CPI data fuels optimism - yet the rally is increasingly narrow, driven by speculative tech names with little to no earnings. Meanwhile, recessio…

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Layoffs, work:life balance, and trading a salary for entrepreneurship 49:52

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Dr. Dan and Daniel discuss layoffs, human capital and signaling theory, work:life balance, and trading a salary for entrepreneurship. To learn more about financial planning and MY Wealth Planners, visit: https://mywealthplanners.com To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit: https://calendly.com/my-wealth-planners-initial-consults…

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TCND: Toddlers and Teens are Different! (Winter is...What?) [The Comedian Next Door] 53:12

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Welcome, Neighbor! Maybe you've noticed that fall is waning! And winter is... something. We'll start off quizzing John for hipness, and he does not pass. THEN, the story of the Cracked Toilet... and are angels clean-shaven, or do they have beards? AND, help us come up with a good punchline for this prompt! What name would you give to an award show/…

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Ep. 233: The Scariest Part of Marriage Shutdown 27:48

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Marriage shutdown can feel like one of the most painful and confusing places to be. You’re lonely, resentful, and unsure how to fix it, and even the good moments never seem to last. But there’s one specific part of marriage shutdown that truly scares me, and it’s something most couples don’t even realize is happening until it’s already taken hold. …

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Universal Basic Income and the Meaning of Life [The Pugcast] 1:03:53

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The tech savants of Silicon Valley have issued dire warnings about an impending wave of unemployment due to advances in artificial intelligence and robotics. Essentially we're told humans are too slow, too unintelligent, and too expensive to be relied upon for economic productivity. We're obsolete and will soon be replaced. Don't worry we're told, …

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Ep. 233 - Craft Your Business Strategy - Part 1 [Business 300] 4:16

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Without being led astray by the impracticalities of business textbooks, there is good benefit to being more thoughtful in your approach to winning at business. A business owner is set up to always be one step behind if he's constantly reacting to what the market and his competitors throw at him. This is a formula for failure. Hope is not a strategy…

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Morgans AM - Monday, October 27 2025 6:12

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Benchmark US equity indices rallied to fresh record highs after delayed inflation figures bolstered expectations for two interest rates cuts before calendar year end - Dow rose +473-points or +1.01% 47,207.12, booking its first close above 47,000 ever a logging a record intra-day high (47,326.73). International Business Machines (IBM) Corp rallied …

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Trump in Kuala Lumpur (Sunday) + Missionary Ben & the Podcast Ninja Meet Again [China Compass] 59:42

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Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post new China city prayer profiles every single day. Send any notes or comments to bfwesten at gmail dot com and find much more, including my missionary biographies, at PrayGiveGo.us! Today I begin by discussing Trump’s visit to Malaysia (today!) and how he is likely perceived by Malaysians (and Asians in …

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When Does Winning Become Losing? [God, Law, and Liberty] 13:15

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Today we examine the belief of a “Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview” for a national organization about the importance of winning as a guiding principle. We examine this belief in light of the argument Christian lawyers recently made in favor of the unconstitutionality of state laws prohibiting "conversion therapy." We will also compare his belie…

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Southwest Billion-Dollar Boost, Tripadvisor’s Turmoil and Climate Panic in Travel 3:49

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Southwest Airlines expects up to $1 billion in new earnings when it launches extra legroom seats next January, marking a major shift from its signature open seating model, and is also exploring airport lounges by 2026. Activist investor Starboard Value is urging Tripadvisor to sell TheFork, improve Viator’s performance, and boost profitability, eve…

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False Gods & the 'No Enemies on the Right' Dilemma (ft. Jeff Durbin, Bradley Pierce, and J.R. Haas) [CrossPolitic Show] 1:05:32

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What happens when Christian leaders refuse to police their own ranks while building coalitions with people who celebrate false gods and compromise biblical truth for political victory? Join Gabe and Toby alongside special guests Jeff Durbin, J.R. Haas, and Bradley Pierce as they wrestle with the "no enemies on the right" mentality and why Christian…

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SMSF: Inside the evolving world of SMSF lending 54:42

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After nearly two decades, the SMSF lending market has matured into a stable and well-regulated segment – yet complexity and misconceptions persist. Bluestone Home Loans head of specialised distribution, Richard Chesworth, joins host Keith Ford to break down the nuances of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs). From redrawing for property …

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Morgans AM - Friday 24 October 6:14

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US equity markets advanced following another busy corporate earnings calendar and ahead of the release of delayed inflation figures tonight AEST - Dow rose +144-points or +0.31%. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp settled -0.87% lower, paring earlier, steeper losses following the release of an underwhelming third quarter result after the cl…

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Riff 62 - Turkey-less Turkey Shoots and Hidden Moose Heads [The Comedian Next Door] 1:02:00

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We really outdid ourselves in this chat — it’s like a family dinner that got hijacked by a stand-up open mic. We covered everything: home décor disasters, taxidermy gone wrong, and the art of telling jokes that only half the room understands. We confessed our crimes against interior design, admitted to traumatizing our kids with dad jokes, and trie…

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Relative Return Insider: PM's US trip wins big for critical minerals 31:24

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In this episode of Relative Return Insider, host Keith Ford and AMP economist My Bui explore Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to the US and the critical minerals deal stemming from his meeting with President Donald Trump. The meeting also saw a grand announcement that Australian super fund investment in the US would reach $1.5 trillion over t…

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Client Case Studies: Which One Are You? [Waterbreak] 55:24

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By FLF, LLC

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Morgans AM - Thursday, 23 October 2025 6:01

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US equity markets declined as investors navigated another busy corporate earnings calendar and eyed fresh trade tensions between the US and China - Dow fell -334-points or -0.71% to 46,590.41 after a booking record closing (46,924.74) and intra-day (47,125.66) highs a day earlier.By Morgans Financial

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Hilton’s Optimism, Navan’s AI Clients and Airbnb’s ChatGPT Caution 3:29

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Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta predicts a new growth phase for the U.S. hotel sector, citing easing inflation, stable tax policy, and upcoming events like the World Cup, though corporate travel remains below pre-pandemic levels. Navan, a corporate travel and expense company, counts major AI firms OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic among its clients as it…

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Christianity & the State: Freedom Tethered to Christ (Part 2) [The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation] 1:07:21

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Dr. Michael Thiessen and Pastor Nate Wright get practical about what it means to build Christian culture at the national level. Picking up from last week, they argue that freedom is only secure when it’s tethered to Christ—and then work through the “messy details” Christians must think through: covenantal nationhood, immigration and oaths, public w…

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China's Greatest Evil + What’s Up With Nigeria?│The Prison Pulpit #53 [China Compass] 33:41

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Today we look at a few updates from pastors in China in the context of what Wang Yi calls "China's greatest evil", followed by a primer on persecution in Nigeria and how we can pray for people so far away and different from us (Hebrews 13:3 is the key)! Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily…

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Gen Z Dating and Singleness: The Female Perspective (Ep. 215) [The Outstanding Podcast] 59:34

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OK boomer, if you think dating was tricky in your day when it was just dinner and a movie —ask Gen Z how it’s going now that it’s DMs and a Bible verse in the bio. Host Casey Harper is joined by Family Research Council’s Gen Z experts, Sarah Holliday and Rachael Woods, to discuss dating, political trends, faith, and singleness from a Gen Z perspect…

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Life After Secularism with Andrew Walker [The Pugcast] 8:11

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Today's advertisement for the Life After Secularism Conference features Dr. Andrew Walker of World Magazine and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Secularism is in the rearview mirror--but where is Western culture heading? Andrew gives us a little sample of where he thinks Christians should lead to. Tune in and find out what he has to say. And,…