Best Truth According To Fact Podcasts (2025)

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Tour de Headlines: A Roundtable About Recent ETF Stories of Note 46:47

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A relentless barrage of headlines in recent weeks have all centered on exchange-traded funds. For the first time, there are now more ETFs than stocks (4,300 versus 4,200). Also of note, ETFs have also become prized listings for exchanges—perhaps even more than IPOs—because they trade so much. On this episode of Trillions, Eric Balchunas and Joel We…

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Ether ETFs Finally Wake Up 34:53

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Here’s a mind-blowing stat: the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) is the fastest exchange-traded fund in history to hit the $10 billion mark outside of the Bitcoin ETFs. After a slow start, its price has doubled over the past three months, sparking massive inflows just as it hit its first birthday. On this episode or Trillions, Joel Weber and Eric Balc…

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How JPMorgan Became Such a Force in Active ETFs 39:01

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The ETF "Thunderdome" is an unforgiving and relentless environment. Which makes the exchange-traded funds from JPMorgan Asset Management so noteworthy. Led by its Chief Executive Officer George Gatch, the firm has carved out a unique niche — active ETFs — and then used its institutional muscle to move up the leaderboard while driving down costs. In…

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The 2025 ETF Mailbag 33:45

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Joel, Eric and Athanasios Psarofagis crack open the mailbag to answer some listener questions about ETFs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Introduction to Go Un-Pro 12:15

2M ago12:15

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Follow along with me as I transform my life, improve my health, defeat my weight challenges, and live a longer, healthier life. All while still having a blast traveling through this crazy world! This podcast is the introduction to a 52-week gradual step-by-step transformation of my diet, exercise, sleep, and life-purpose to a more mindful, whole-fo…

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ETFs That Let You Invest in the Future 26:14

2M ago26:14

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You just might be able to experience the financial future today. A recent trend in investing has exchange-traded fund issuers creating funds focused on futuristic themes like humanoid robots, alien technology and quantum computing. The hope is to attract investors looking for the next big idea. But needless to say, not all of them will pan out—reme…

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European Defense ETFs are the Break Out Theme of 2025 17:11

3M ago17:11

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One of the hottest themes of 2025 is defense companies as potential US isolationism has other countries scrambling to beef up their military. And within that it is European stocks that have really led the charge. This theme went from rags to riches overnight practically but it's been largely a winner take all category. On this episode of Trillions …

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What the Body Reveals 33:53

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In this episode we go over Jessica's polygraph test results and analysis. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/upandvanished To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Oregon Jon’s Polygraph Test 44:04

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Polygraph tests aren’t proof — but they can reveal pressure points. In this episode, Oregon Jon agrees to take one. We walk through every question, every reaction, and what the results might mean. It’s not science. It’s not evidence. But it is... something. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com…

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Bye America Turns Into Buy America 18:55

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The narrative all year was "sell America" yet the stock market is positive on the year and flirting with all time highs after coming back from a brutal Q1. Like COVID this is a rally few predicted although this time the market didn't have the Fed's help. What happened? Why was everyone was so wrong? On this episode of Trillions, Joel and Eric talk …

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How Not to Invest With Barry Ritholtz 42:15

4M ago42:15

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In investing, there are many “rules.” And the rules are intended to help you, dear investor, make money. But if you’ve been around money — and especially if you’ve been around a lot of money … managing other people’s money, say — you know that people make a lot of mistakes, too. On this episode of Trillions, Eric Balchunas and Joel Weber speak with…

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The Truth According To Jon 43:19

4M ago43:19

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Oregon Jon in his own words, raw and unfiltered. This Sunday, May 18th at 8PM Eastern, we’re going live on Instagram @upandvanished for Jon’s real-time polygraph test with a professional examiner. Tune in on IG @upandvanished. No edits. No escape. Just the truth—or something close to it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v…

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Payne Finds Jon... again 29:29

4M ago29:29

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To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tenderfoot TV

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Finding Jon Again | New Episode Tomorrow 2:37

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To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tenderfoot TV

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The Midnight Sun: Emergency Broadcast 50:36

4M ago50:36

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We were supposed to release the final episode today. Joseph’s case. Florence’s case. It was all ready—until everything changed. In the last 24 hours, Oregon Jon—Florence’s last known contact—called us. After over a year of silence, he talked. For two hours. This episode is not the finale. It’s a real-time dispatch from the middle of the storm. A ra…

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An Inside Look at the Trump SEC With Commissioner Hester Peirce 37:02

4M ago37:02

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During her time as a commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Hester Peirce has often been a dissenting voice—especially on all things crypto. Now, as she approaches the official end of her term, her legacy may include an SEC that’s more aligned with the positions she championed. On this episode of Trillions, Eric Balchunas and Jo…

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Payne Lindsey’s New TV Series — Watch Now on FOX & Hulu 2:16

4M ago2:16

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Payne Lindsey’s new TV series is here. America’s Most Wanted: Missing Persons is a bold new spinoff of the legendary crime show—and Payne is on the ground investigating real-life disappearances across the country. Episode 1 is streaming now for free on Hulu. Episode 2 premieres Monday at 8pm ET on FOX. You can also watch live with any TV provider o…

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Truck Forensics 29:12

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Joseph’s truck might be the last physical link to his disappearance. Nearly 10 years later, it’s finally being examined—for blood, for hair, for the truth. What we found could change everything. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:/…

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Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas: Still Missing 43:06

4M ago43:06

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Two names. Two disappearances. In this episode, Payne returns to Nome to retrace the final steps of Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas; two cases separated by years, but connected by silence. What happened under the midnight sun? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor…

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The Future According to ETF Pros 26:27

5M ago26:27

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It’s that time of the year. Exchange, the big exchange-traded fund conference, was held in Las Vegas this year and brought together many in the ETF industry to talk shop and network. This year's big theme was ETF share class and the selloff in stocks, but no stones were left unturned under the scorching Nevada sun. On this episode of Trillions, Eri…

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The Return of the Trump Put 16:26

5M ago16:26

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In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day,” stock markets around the world plunged. Yet just 13 hours after Trump’s tariffs took effect, the president paused them for 90 days — for countries not named China, that is. Markets soared in response to Trump’s backpedaling. The S&P 500 Index climbed almost 10% while the Nasdaq …

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Ashley Loring Heavyrunner: Payne Tells All 34:04

5M ago34:04

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After Ashley’s story aired, the tip line lit up. Some calls were static. Others felt too real to ignore—a video sent to her sister, a sighting near Two Medicine, a bunkhouse with a vanished ranch hand. In this update, Payne follows the leads that stuck. And maybe, just maybe, we’re closer than ever to the truth. To learn more about listener data an…

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Ashley Loring Heavyrunner - Episode 1 (Revisited) 41:05

5M ago41:05

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Years after Ashley Loring Heavyrunner vanished from the Blackfeet Reservation, answers remain painfully elusive. Payne revisits Browning, Montana, retracing Ashley's final days, confronting unsettling rumors, and exposing a community's painful truth. With fresh insights and crucial updates, he dives deeper into the suspicious circumstances and key …

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Black Hat vs White Hat ETFs 27:12

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This is not your grandfather’s exchange-traded fund industry. What started as boring, predictable and passive has morphed into strategies and packaged trades being packed into new ETFs. These include leverage, options overlays and private assets. Given all of this upheaval, some from the old school are worried investors aren’t receiving the exposur…

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Kristal Reisinger: Part 4 - Fried Rice 37:12

6M ago37:12

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Years after Kristal Reisinger vanished from Crestone, Colorado, new leads reignite the case. A prison inmate steps forward with claims of knowing the truth, and for the first time, Payne Lindsey teams up with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. With key suspects now dead and silence no longer an option, the search for answers reaches a critical t…

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Kristal Reisinger: Part 3 - Dead Men Still Talk 35:53

6M ago35:53

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Two of the most notorious figures in Kristal Reisinger’s disappearance—Dready Brian and Catfish John—are dead. But their deaths don’t close the case; they open new doors. Payne Lindsey unearths chilling messages from beyond the grave, revealing confessions, threats, and cryptic warnings that point to something even darker lurking beneath the surfac…

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How First Trust Became a Quiet Force in ETFs 22:46

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First Trust, the sixth-largest issuer of US exchange-traded funds, has managed to stay mostly under the radar in the investing world — and yet it's also perfected a lucrative, Vanguard-proof business model. The company's products are directed more at financial advisors than the retail world, and their funds, most of which are actively managed, have…

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Kristal Reisinger: Part 2 - The Men Who Knew Too Much 37:18

6M ago37:18

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As Payne continues his deep dive into Kristal Reisinger’s disappearance, two names keep surfacing—Dready Bryan and Catfish John. This episode unravels the disturbing connections between them, exposing a tangled web of deception, fear, and silence that has kept the truth buried in the shadows of Crestone Peak for years. To learn more about listener …

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Kristal Reisinger: Part 1 - Payne Faces Catfish 38:27

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For years, the search for Kristal Reisinger has been tangled in contradictions, whispers, and dead ends. But now, something is shifting. In this episode, Payne Lindsey confronts one of the most infamous figures in the case—Catfish John. As tensions rise and the conversation spirals, an unexpected voice enters the story. To learn more about listener…

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The Case for Europe 26:17

6M ago26:17

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European stocks are off to a strong start this year—one of their best ever in fact and easily beating the US market. But can it last? Will US tech stocks come roaring back again? And are there any reasons to invest in Europe besides stocks there just being “cheap?” On this episode of Trillions, Eric Balchunas and Joel Weber speak with Gina Martin A…

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The Kristal Reisinger Case - Episode 1 (Revisited) 41:36

6M ago41:36

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Years after Kristal Reisinger’s disappearance, the mystery has only deepened. In this special re-narrated recap, Payne Lindsey takes a fresh look at the key events, the strange characters, and the haunting questions that still linger. With new insights and a renewed investigation, we revisit Crestone, the last place Kristal was seen, and the unsett…

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Payne Tells All: The Tara Grinstead Case 35:31

6M ago35:31

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Payne Lindsey revisits the case that started it all—the disappearance of Tara Grinstead. He reflects on the early days of Up and Vanished, how the podcast reignited a cold case, and the shocking arrests that followed. Payne also re-examines key moments from the investigation, including Ryan Duke’s confession, the trial, and lingering questions that…

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The Tara Grinstead Case - Episode 1 (Revisited) 28:02

7M ago28:02

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Every Up and Vanished case reopens today… leading up to all-new episodes of In the Midnight Sun. How did we get here? What did we miss? And what still doesn’t add up? Before we step into the Midnight Sun, we have to go back to where it all began. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po…