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Meet the people behind technology, learn about the open source projects you need to know about, get updates on community events, and deep dives into social causes on the web. Come deploy with us on a Friday and deep dive into the latest news and information about the constantly evolving ecosystem - where people are working, what’s left to be solved, how to get started, and where you can help.
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Episodes and show notes available at friday.hirelofty.com. An unapologetic show about the culture and chaos of software engineering from the makers and breakers of digital products at Lofty Labs. We build software with Python and Django, Ruby and Rails, Golang, whatever frontend framework we're forced to use because it's popular this month, and anything else to get the job done right. Then on Friday afternoons we have a beer and talk about our regrets on this show.
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Want financial freedom through real estate investing? Then the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is for you. Sit down every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with Dave Meyer, the Head of Real Estate at BiggerPockets, as he uncovers tried and true tactics and shares candid conversations with real estate investors who are building wealth in today’s market. Join Dave to walk through deals that went right (and wrong) and learn the strategies you can deploy—start growing your side income today to tak ...
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Former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright is back! The Wright Report is a morning news podcast, with updates from America and around the world. Bryan tracks down current events that others don't, and helps us understand why these developments are so important. Plus, he provides analysis based on his experiences as an Intelligence Officer, leaning on facts and data. As always, he leaves listeners with the ultimate decision of what to think about the issues -- and what we ought to do about them. Th ...
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Welcome to TiPS: Today in Public Safety! Your go-to podcast for the latest updates in Next Generation 911 (NG911) services and public safety technology. Published on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you’ll find current topics on Public Safety and NG911 implementation, interoperability, and the innovations shaping emergency response into the future. Hosted by Mark J. Fletcher, ENP (Fletch), a leading subject matter expert in the industry, these episodes promise to hold a little bit of everythin ...
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Where would we invest in real estate if we could pick anywhere in the country? Even with many real estate markets stagnating, several markets are still primed for serious growth. Today, Ashley Kehr and Henry Washington join Dave to share the best markets to buy rental properties right now. These markets span coast-to-coast, and we curated a list of…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump’s 100-Day Diplomacy: Wins and Setbacks Abroad – Trump scores victories as Mexico agrees to water deliveries, India ramps up U.S. oil purchases, and Egypt f…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump’s First 100 Days: Achievements and Challenges – President Trump celebrates 100 days in office with mixed polling results. While Democrats move to impeach h…
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In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch explores why meeting the minimum legal requirements of Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act is only the beginning—and why your enterprise needs to go further to truly protect your staff and visitors. From ethical dilemmas and misinformation to the chaos of BYOD and the legal gray zones, this episode …
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We always say it, but buying just ONE rental property can change everything! For Jesse Walters, a coffee roaster by trade but a cash-flowing investor now, buying his first rental property opened up an entirely new world of not only passive income—but freedom. After his wife became a real estate agent, Jesse noticed the sizable commission checks and…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Border Wars: Arrests, Deportations, and a Democrat Judge Jailed – ICE operations over the weekend net nearly 1,000 arrests across Florida, Colorado, and beyond. …
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In this episode of TiPS: Tooday in Public Safety, we examine Michigan Senate Bill 202 of 2025, a timely and critical legislative response to the growing threat of "swatting" — malicious false emergency calls that summon police to innocent people's homes. Introduced by Senator Dayna Polehanki, SB 202 aims to make swatting a felony with penalties tha…
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The housing market could do something it’s never done before—permanently reverse. For as long as home prices have been recorded, they’ve always increased over time. But, with one of the largest generations, the Baby Boomers, aging out, and household formation shrinking as birth rates decline, we could face a new problem—insufficient demand. This is…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for the Friday Roundup on The Wright Report—covering the week’s biggest stories and your top listener questions. Another Deportation Reversal Ordered by a Judge – A Venezuelan teen deported under Trump’s Alien Enemies Act must now be …
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More price cuts could be coming this year. Zillow just made headlines by revising its 2025 housing market forecast, now predicting home values to drop in much of the United States. But do other top housing market forecasters agree, and if home prices fall this year, does it put you in a better position as an investor to lock down discounted deals? …
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. RFK Jr. Targets Food Dyes and Sugar, Sparks Industry Pushback – HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. pushes to ban petroleum-based food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5…
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The technology you deploy in the Enterprise DOES matter to your employees. In this episode, Fletch takes us back to 2008 when his daughter took the stage to talk to telecom engineers about how her generation communicates—and how that foresight shapes workforce expectations today. Learn why NG911 isn’t just about emergencies—it’s about attracting ta…
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These rental property deals are making us richer in 2025, even with high housing prices and interest rates. Everyone thinks it’s impossible to find cash-flowing rental properties in today’s housing market, but this is NOT the truth. We’re going to show you three real rental property deals we’re buying in 2025. All of these are being purchased in 20…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Democrats’ New Border Strategy: Delay Deportations with “Due Process” – New polling reveals voters support mass deportation, but also demand legal fairness. Demo…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Border Battles Intensify: Mexico Rejects Trump Ad Campaign, Dumps Sewage on U.S. Beaches – President Sheinbaum bans U.S. immigration ads from Mexican airwaves, c…
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TiPS: Today in Public Safety – Episode 25 0421 Title: AR/XR Tools for NG911 Situational Awareness Host: Mark J. Fletcher, ENP In this episode, Fletch takes a quirky but informative look at how augmented and extended reality (AR/XR) will transform emergency response. From firefighter face masks displaying wireframes of buildings to first responders …
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Andrew Freed turned one condo into a rental property portfolio that makes him $10,000 per month! Just four years ago, Andrew had little to his name—around $50,000 and a $200,000 condo. That’s what a decade of working had gotten him, but to Andrew, it was a sign he wasn’t doing enough. Like most real estate investors, Andrew stumbled upon Rich Dad P…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump’s Approval Ratings Dip - But Democrats Gain Nothing – New polling shows Trump’s support falling to 41% approval, driven by concerns over the economy and ta…
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TIPS: TODAY IN PUBLIC SAFETY is hosted by Fletch, and sponsored by 911inform. Please enjoy this preview of the stories we've produced for this week. 911inform: Making Every Second Count - When it Matters Most™ We're the industry leader and proud to have implemented more 911 Geofences for Commercial Enterprises, Schools, and Hospitals than all other…
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In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, we tackle one of the biggest questions facing emergency services today: Why is the NG911 migration taking so long? Join Fletch as he simplifies the complex migration to NG911, breaking down the technology behind the initiative into easily digestible pieces. You'll finally understand why these upgrade…
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Home prices could weaken, bringing big bargains to patient buyers who’ve been sitting on the sidelines. The housing market is seeing some turbulence, even if it remains more stable than other parts of the economy. Inventory is rising, and sellers are in a tough position, with many buyers still waiting out the market. Stock sell-offs and tariffs are…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for The Friday Roundup — covering the week’s biggest stories, your questions, and commentary on what’s shaping America and the world. Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case – Justices agree to weigh whether U.S. cit…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Democrats Embarrassed by Criminal Past of Deported Migrant – Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador backfires as the Trump administration reveals the dep…
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In this episode, Fletch breaks down how crowdsourcing multimedia and IoT data is helping Public Safety telecommunicators respond faster and more accurately during emergencies. 🚨 Real-time video feeds 🏢 Smart buildings & adjacent sensors 📉 Lower costs, smarter dispatching 📈 Better outcomes for everyone Watch the episode, subscribe for more insights,…
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Real estate investing in 2025 has huge, underrated potential to make you wealthy—but hardly anyone is talking about it. As tariffs, mortgage rates, and stock market volatility take over the news cycle, average Americans are turning away from time-tested investments like real estate and worrying about unstable markets instead. This could be a huge m…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Border Standoff Escalates: Trump Defies Court Over MS-13 Deportation – A federal judge blasts the White House for failing to bring back a deported Salvadoran gan…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Iran Peace Talks Falter as Trump Suspects Stalling – Despite optimistic signals from U.S. and Iranian negotiators, President Trump warns the Ayatollah may be pla…
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In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, @Fletch takes a sharp-witted and insightful look at how we can prepare the next generation of 911 professionals. From NG911 tech to cloud systems, education, cybersecurity, and even remote work—this isn’t just a call center anymore, it’s mission control. 🧠 Funny. Educational. Essential. 🎧 Subscribe f…
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This high school football coach grew a real estate side hustle over the past four years that now replaces his W2 income. He did it making a median salary, all while working his full-time job and raising his family. He didn’t use flashy methods, risky strategies, or constant cold calling. Starting with around $30,000, Lamontis Gardner went from zero…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump-Bukele Summit Highlights Deportation Standoff – El Salvador’s president meets with Trump as the White House refuses to return a deported MS-13 suspect, des…
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TIPS: TODAY IN PUBLIC SAFETY is hosted by Fletch, and sponsored by 911inform. Please enjoy this preview of the stories we've produced for this week. 911inform: Making Every Second Count - When it Matters Most™ We're the industry leader and proud to have implemented more 911 Geofences for Commercial Enterprises, Schools, and Hospitals than all other…
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In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch breaks down the most asked question in Public Safety: What is NG911 and why should I care? We explore what an end-to-end (E2E) NG911 network really means, how it transforms data flow during emergencies, and how your smartwatch might just become a lifesaving informant. Learn how NG911 isn't jus…
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Does your rental property need some updating? Maybe you’re buying a house with unpermitted work, and you’ve got to go back and fix a few problems. Or, this could be your first home renovation as you try to squeeze some sweat equity out of your property. Regardless of your situation, if you’re planning a home renovation, you’ll need to know how to d…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for the inaugural Friday Roundup on The Wright Report—bringing you this week’s top stories and your listener questions. Tariff War Update: Truce Holds, China Reacts – Trump signals supply chain disruptions will be temporary, as German…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days—Except for China – In a major pivot, President Trump eases his aggressive global tariff plan to give trade partners time to nego…
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In today's critical episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, are we about to bid farewell to the once-mighty DS1 circuit? Are these critical circuits ALSO perilously close to extinction like POTS lines? In this episode we discover why legacy telecom infrastructure is becoming dangerously unreliable and financially unsustainable. Also, Fletch will e…
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Inflation is eating away your net worth, and if you don’t do something about it, you could be worse off in the future. What’s the best inflation-proof investment to make in 2025? Which options will merely hedge against inflation, and which will beat inflation so you grow your wealth while prices are going up? With new tariffs potentially flaring up…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Liberation Day: Part II – Trump’s Tariff Strategy Tightens – As the 10%–104% global tariffs take effect, nations across Asia bend to U.S. pressure. Vietnam, Indo…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Tariff Talks Expand to 70 Countries as Trump’s Trade War Escalates – The White House begins negotiations with dozens of nations, prioritizing Japan while slappin…
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“Hold the Phone: It’s Your Week to Shine!” Welcome to National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! In this episode, Fletch celebrates the incredible, unshakable, and often unsung heroes of the 9-1-1 world—dispatchers. Learn why this week matters, how to show your appreciation (without calling 9-1-1 to ask!), and how to make supporting these pros …
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Just buy ONE rental property and watch your life change. Today’s guest was working multiple jobs, and a single property purchase allowed her to finally free up her weekends and regain some freedom in her life. The best part? She did it with just around $4,000, then repeated the process again and again, leading her to quit her demanding teaching job…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump’s Five-Bucket Strategy Explained – Amid market turmoil and global tariff backlash, Trump urges Americans to “hang tough” as he pushes forward with an econo…
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TIPS: TODAY IN PUBLIC SAFETY is hosted by Fletch, and sponsored by 911inform. Please enjoy this preview of the stories we've produced for this week. 911inform: Making Every Second Count - When it Matters Most™ We're the industry leader and proud to have implemented more 911 Geofences for Commercial Enterprises, Schools, and Hospitals than all other…
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In today's episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch, a 20+ year veteran ENP, explores the critical role of NENA’s respected Emergency Number Professionals (ENPs) certification for enterprise 911 deployments. Discover how historically poor 911 implementations have created unnecessary emergencies, how Kari’s Law and the RAY BAUM’S Act changed …
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The housing market is finally giving buyers a break. Home prices aren’t crashing, but many of them are dropping, or stagnating, as homes sit on the market and seller confidence drops, buyer control rises, and economic sentiment remains low. Americans aren’t feeling good about the economy, but this makes buying a home even better: lower mortgage rat…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s top stories shaping America and the world in Friday’s Headline Brief—heavy on news, light on analysis. Market Mayhem Follows Trump Tariffs, But Jobs Surge – U.S. markets tumble, yet GM and Volvo ramp up hirin…
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world in a Special Report on global tariffs and the future of the U.S. economy. Trump’s Tariffs Reshape the Global Economy – Starting Saturday, a 10% tariff will hit al…
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In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch explores how Next Generation 911 (NG911) is enhancing emergency service accessibility for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing community. Join us as he discusses the technological advancements, legislative impacts, and the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive public safety system. Do…
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Over the past month, I’ve decided to make a big move that will greatly affect my real estate portfolio. This was a decision I made after seeing severe weakness in the market and realizing it was time to put my money where my mouth is. For months, I’ve been talking about the “upside” era strategy of real estate investing—the theory that now is a gre…
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