Best Pass The Joint Podcasts (2025)

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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates a quarter point; Chair Powell says another rate cut in December is 'not a foregone conclusion' 52:29

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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point for the second time this year, but Fed Chair Powell says another rate cut in December is not a foregone conclusion given concerns about the job market. We hear from the Fed chair and talk with Reuters Federal Reserve Correspondent Howard Schneider (5); Federal government shutdown is now at Day …

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The Wealth Secret 92% of Canadian Business Owners Miss: A Joint CWS, PE Gate, Gauvreau Tax & Law Advisory Mastermind 1:07:54

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Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here Are your company’s retained earnings sitting idle — or worse, being eaten away by unnecessary taxes? For many business owners, retained earnings feel like a double-edged sword: a sign of suc…

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Gov't Shutdown Day 28: Dem-led states sue USDA to release SNAP emergency funds; air traffic controllers miss first paycheck 52:24

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On day 28 of the federal government shutdown, Senate fails to advance a temporary government bill to reopen the government for the 13th time. It is supported by most Republicans but opposed by most Democrats because it does not address expiring Affordable Care Act health insurance premium tax credits; two dozen states led by Democrats sue over the …

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Cameron Crowe, Pt 2: Backstage Passes & Lost Youth, Lester Bangs & Jeff Spicoli 1:38:30

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In the second installment of John’s conversation with Cameron Crowe about his new memoir, “The Uncool,” the Oscar-winning writer-director explores his relationship with legendary rock critic Lester Bangs (and casting Philip Seymour Hoffman to play him in “Almost Famous”); the previously unacknowledged teenage suicide of his elder sister and how it …

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Episode 578-Operation Oration 26:55

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The final battle is coming, but first Monty and Von Arnim will try for spoiling attacks. Neither get far, thus it comes down to Operation Vulcan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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Government Shutdown Day 27, POTUS Trump Travels Asia 44:25

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The Senate returned to Washington today with no end to the government shutdown in sight. Meanwhile, the effects are piling up, and food assistance for more than 40 million low-income Americans is at risk. Major airports are seeing more flight delays because of the growing air traffic controller shortage, and the largest federal workers union is urg…

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Cameron Crowe, Pt 1: The Birth of The Uncool 1:21:30

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John sits down for an epic conversation with Oscar-winning writer-director Cameron Crowe about his new memoir, “The Uncool,” which covers his years as a teenaged rock music writer for Rolling Stone in the 1970s — years that served as the inspiration for his classic movie, “Almost Famous.” In the first installment of this special two-part episode, C…

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Weekend Edition: U.S. Military Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats in Venezuela, President Trump's Meeting with Xi Jinping, and PBS Frontline Film "The RFK Jr." 28:09

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion with Ryan Berg of the Center for Strategic & International Studies, about the recent U-S military strikes on suspect drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. Next – we turn our attention to the Trump administration's trade and tariffs agenda ahead …

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Why Moving Abroad Could Cost You Six Figures in Exit Taxes 20:27

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Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here Are you a Canadian business owner trying to make sense of what it really means to build — or leave — wealth in Canada? Whether you’ve thought about packing up for a lower-tax destination or …

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Pres. Trump starts trip to Asia, will meet Chinese Pres. Xi on trade & tariffs; Day 24 of gov't shutdown; NY Atty Gen James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud 53:57

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President Donald Trump gets ready to fly to Southeast Asia for meetings with leaders of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and one-on-one with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. We will talk about it with Politicotrade reporter Ari Hawkins (3); President Trump ends trade negotiations with Canada after Ontario's government runs a TV ad with form…

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Episode 577-Operation Flax & the Palm Sunday Massacre 25:05

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Before finishing off the Axis forces in North Eastern Tunisia, Gen. Alexander wants them starved of ammunition and petrol. Thus Operation Flax is created. The land/air bridge between Sicily and Tunisia is to be severed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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Ro Khanna: Donald Trump’s Wrecking Ball & The Democrats' New Guard 1:16:27

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John welcomes California Democratic congressman Ro Khanna to discuss a raft of headlines this week—from Donald Trump seeking $230 million in compensation from the Justice Department for its past investigations of him to his demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make space for a 90,000 square foot ballroom—that bolster Khanna’s argument …

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On Day 23 of the federal government shutdown, Senate votes down bill to pay military & federal workers required to work 1:01:20

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On Day 23 of the federal government shutdown, Senate votes down a bill offered by Republicans to pay the military and federal workers who required to work without pay. Senate Democrats offer an alternativeto pay all federal workers, even those on furlough, but that, too, is rejected; President Donald Trump pardons the founder of cryptocurrency exch…

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Sen. Merkley (D-OR) speaks for 22 hrs 37 min on Senate floor on what he calls President Trump's 'growing authoritarianism' 54:46

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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) speaks all night and all day on the Senate floor about what he calls President Donald Trump's "growing authoritarianism"; He is closing in on the record for the longest Senate floor speech in history; Day 22 of the federal government shutdown, and it appears Republican and Democratic positions have not moved and remain at o…

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The Ultimate Canadian Guide To The Smith Maneuver 10:02

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Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here What if your mortgage could actually build your wealth instead of just draining your bank account every month? Most Canadians think of debt as something to eliminate—not something to harness…

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Pardoned January 6th attack rioter charged with threatening to kill House Minority Leader Jeffries 56:57

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A New York man who was convicted and sentenced to prison on charges related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, then pardoned by President Donald Trump, is arrested on charges he threatened to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (R-NY). We get reaction from Jeffries & Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA); President Donald Trump hosts …

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Episode 576-The Axis Africa Corps Is Bottled Up 24:05

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The Axis forces in southern Tunisia retreat, the Allies follow. But miscommunication and American failures threaten Anglo-American relations, again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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CandleQwest - Weed Wizard - Joint Venture 2:00:46

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Not everyone has escaped from Nasharyx unscathed and two new adventurers surprise the survivors. Will everyone left be able to escape with the dragon egg? Cast: Gary Eoff - Game Master Gary Garcia - Oogie/Twogie Phillip De Leon - Jaxton Keith Thomason - Sha Grin John Blizzard - Lavinia Klint Georgeson - Phyrra/Pyrra Music: Glamoured from The Brimst…

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House Speaker Calls Government Shutdown a "Political Stunt" 44:03

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It is Day 20 of the government shutdown…and there are few signs that lawmakers are close to a deal to end it….The House continues to hold only brief sessions…The Senate is in today….and they have an 11th vote scheduled on the Republicans short term funding bill…But it does not include the extension of federal health care tax credits…Meanwhile, fede…

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Don Lemon: Living La Vida YouTube 1:17:30

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John welcomes former CNN primetime anchor and current YouTube prospector Don Lemon to discuss Trump 2.0 and life after cable news. Lemon offers his take on the No Kings Day protests, Donald Trump’s efforts to prosecute his perceived political foes, the situation on the ground in Chicago, and the pros and cons of Zohran Mamdani. Lemon also discusses…

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Weekend Edition: "No Kings" Rallies and Impact of the Gov't Shutdown on Payday for Active-Duty Military and Air Travel 23:40

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First: A preview of this week's "No Kings" rallies taking place across the country this weekend with Joel Payne of the group "MoveOn" – one of the progressive groups organizing the events. Then: A conversation with Mike Brest - defense reporter for the Washington Ex…

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Pres. Trump talks with Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky at White House about long-range missiles, upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Hungary 49:39

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President Donald Trump tells Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a White House meeting that if the U.S. gives Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles, it would escalate the war between Ukraine & Russia; President Trump expresses confidence his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary will go a long way to ending the war …

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Episode 575-Operation Supercharge 27:21

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The Allied attack through the Tebaga Pass gets underway. It starts well until the sand storms come. Meanwhile, Patton’s attack starts out well, until the American tanks run into a minefield. All this causes arguments amongst the Allied High Command. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Pass-Through Structure: How to Grow Corporate Wealth in Canada 14:38

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Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here What if you could pull money out of your Canadian corporation, grow your wealth, and dramatically reduce taxes—all at the same time? Most successful incorporated business owners in Canada fa…

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Dennis Ross: Mideast Momentum & The Long Hard Road to Peace 1:22:40

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John welcomes Dennis Ross, the longtime diplomat sometimes referred to as the Zelig of Middle East peace talks, to discuss the deal brokered by Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza. Ross—whose career at the center of U.S. foreign policy included stints in the Carter, Reagan, Bush 41, Clinton, and Obama administrations—explains why the significance o…

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Pres. Trump speaks with Russian Pres. Putin, says they will meet in Hungary on ending war in Ukraine; Fmr Trump Nat'l Security Adviser John Bolton indicted over mishandled classified info 54:56

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President Donald Trump speaks by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and announces they will meet in Budapest, Hungary in the coming weeks to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. President Trump will be meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday to discuss possibly sending Tomahawk long-range missiles to U…

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OMB Director Vought suggests at least 10,000 federal workers will be fired during government shutdown, but U.S. District Judge in California puts temporary hold on layoffs 53:59

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White House Budget Director Russell Vought suggests at least 10,000 federal workers could be fired during the government shutdown, now in Day 15, but a federal judge in California temporarily blocks the layoffs as a violation of the law; Senate again votes down the Republican-drafted temporary government funding bill for a ninth time, with Senate D…

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The 3 Lessons Every Canadian Business Owner Needs to Build Wealth Inside Their Corporation 7:20

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Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here What if the cash sitting in your holding company could quietly become your biggest wealth-building engine? Many Canadian entrepreneurs reach a point where income isn’t the problem—efficiency…

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Federal gov't shutdown Day 14; Pres. Trump says of Hamas 'we'll disarm them' if they don't do it; PA Gov. Shapiro on sentencing of man who firebombed his home 1:00:12

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Federal government shutdown reaches Day 14, and Republicans and Democrats seem to be digging in for the long haul; Air traffic controllers union president talks about the first missed full-paycheck for his members; Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says despite no official economic data due to the government shutdown, the outlook for employment a…

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President Trump addresses Israeli Knesset, signs Gaza ceasefire in Egypt with world leaders; Hamas releases all living hostages 35:44

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President Donald Trump proclaims, "dawn of a new Middle East" in a speech to the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem; world leaders sign the Gaza peace deal; Hamas frees the 20 living Israeli hostages, while Israel released nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners; U.S. government shutdown is entering its third week with no end in sight. Learn more about your ad…

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Episode 574-The First British Blitzkrieg 22:34

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With the Mareth Line battle still uncertain and Freyberg’s left flank attack still pending, Gen. Patton is called on again to attack. But the 10th Panzer Division comes at Patton’s 1st US Infantry Division. The Americans are about to be tested again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pablo Torre: Bad Bunny & Bad Ballmer 1:28:50

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John welcomes the host of Pablo Torre Finds Out back to the show to discuss a pair of freak-outs at the intersection of sports, politics, and commerce: the Republican outrage over Bad Bunny being chosen to headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show, and the NBA's panic over the unfolding scandal, exposed by Pablo's exclusive reporting, involving…

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Weekend Edition: Speaker Mike Johnson Takes Calls From Viewers, The Impact of the Gov't Shutdown on Federal Employees, and Preview of New Supreme Court Term 30:14

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, House Speaker Mike Johnson talks about the government shutdown and answers questions from our viewers. Then, a closer look at how the shutdown is impacting federal workers with Randy Erwin -- National President of the National Federation of Federal Employees.…

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OMB Director announces start of federal employee layoffs as government shutdown reaches Day 10; President Trump does not win the Nobel Peace Prize 48:51

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White House Budget Office Director Russell Vought announces on X that federal worker layoffs have begun, with the federal government shutdown now 10 days old and expected to continue through the weekend; Conservative commentator Benny Johnson says the Democratic Party is 'mainstreaming violence as a political tool', as he appears with Attorney Gene…

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Episode 573-Cursed By The Rains Of Tunisia 25:08

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The Battle of the Mareth Line begins. It starts out well, but then rain and a bad decision by the British give the Axis enough time to react. Meanwhile, Patton’s tanks push closer towards the coast, hoping to relieve Monty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr

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I’m Earning Six Figures… So Why Don’t I Feel Wealthy? 18:02

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Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here What if you’re earning over $300K a year, saving diligently, and still feel like your wealth plan isn’t enough? That’s exactly where Roman found himself — solid income, strong net worth, and…

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Michael Steele: First the Chainsaw, Now the Scythe 1:22:55

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John welcomes former Republican National Committee chairman and current MSNBC host Michael Steele to the show to discuss the government shutdown, Pam Bondi’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Donald Trump’s militarization of law enforcement in America’s cities. Steele argues that Democrats have the upper hand in Washington’s fis…

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Israel & Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire, including release of hostages; U.S. government shutdown in Day 9; NY Attorney General Leticia James indicted for bank fraud 1:01:41

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President Donald Trump & Secretary of State Marco Rubio talk about Israel & Hamas agreeing to a pause in their two-year-old war and the release of hostages held by Hama in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, what President Trump calls Phase One of his Gaza ceasefire plan; Federal court hearings today challenging President Trump's deployment of Nati…

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Fmr FBI Dir James Comey pleads not guilty in federal court in Alexandria, VA to two felony charges related to Congressional testimony 54:11

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Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in federal court in Alexandria to two felony charges related to previous testimony before Congress. We will talk with The Hill's courts reporter Ella Lee, who was in the courtroom, about the arraignment and what is next in this case (1); President Donald Trump holds a roundtable at the White House w…

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Smart Exit Planning: Protecting Your Wealth and Legacy With Karl Sigerist 45:21

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Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here Are you building your business for today’s profits—or for tomorrow’s payday when you exit? Many entrepreneurs pour years of energy into growth but overlook the steps that make a company trul…

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WH says furloughed federal workers not entitled to backpay, AG Bondi testifies before Senate Judiciary Cmte, SCOTUS hears challenge to CO law banning conversion therapy for minors 51:12

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Episode 572-David Nasaw Interview: The Wounded Generation 53:23

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By Ray Harris Jr

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Senate returns with still no deal to end the 6-day-old gov't shutdown; Chicago Mayor signs Exec. Order to create 'ICE-free zones' on city property 38:14

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Dylan Byers: Bari's New Perch & Kimmel's Curtain Call 1:08:06

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John welcomes Puck's master of the media multiverse, Dylan Byers, back to the show to discuss Bari Weiss's elevation to editor-in-chief of CBS News and Jimmy Kimmel's east coast victory lap after the furor around his suspension and reinstatement by Disney and ABC. Byers also weighs in on the panic in Hollywood over OpenAI's Sora and the first signs…

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Weekend Edition: Government Shutdown, Secretary Hegseth's Address to US Admirals & Generals, Political Extremism in the United States 28:43

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion about the government shutdown and its impact on federal workers, with Max Stier – President & CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. Then, Retired Army Colonel Peter Mansoor – now a military historian at Ohio State University - discusses Pres…

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Government shutdown to run through the weekend after Republican & Democratic bills to end the shutdown again fail in the Senate; Pres. Trump says Hamas has agreed to peace plan with Israel 48:21

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On Day Three of the federal government shutdown, the Senate votes for a fourth time on the same Republican and Democratic proposals and again each fails to reach the 60 votes required to pass; President Donald Trump posts a video depicting OMB Russell Vought as the Grim Reaper as the president considers widespread layoffs of federal workers now on …

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Episode 571-Patton Is Now In Command 27:31

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The Allied forces in Tunisia, now designated the 18th Army gets a new leader, Harold Alexander. He wants training and new leadership. So on his way from Casablanca is Gen. Patton. Meanwhile, Rommel is out as the North African Axis Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Holding Company Hype: What You’re Not Being Told 23:29

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Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here Should you really set up a holding company for tax savings—or could it actually cost you more in the long run? Many Canadians hear that incorporating is the golden ticket to tax efficiency a…

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Jennifer Palmieri: Dems Are Winning the Shutdown Showdown (So Far) 1:10:41

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John welcomes former Obama White House comms director (and his ersthwile cohost on The Circus) Jennifer Palmieri to discuss the shuttering of the federal government earlier this week. Palmieri argues that Democrats were right to deny Republicans the votes it needed to further operationalize its agenda; that focusing on health care is fighting both …