Best April Fallon Podcasts (2025)

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080: How Financial Plans Help Navigate Volatile Markets and Create Peace of Mind with Kyle Britton 28:46

10d ago28:46

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In times like these, when there's market volatility and financial insecurity, it's more important than ever to have a financial plan to know that you can weather the storm and wild swings in the markets. It's the difference between having a plan vs just having a portfolio. In today's episode, Derek Gregoire is joined by SHP Financial's Lead Advisor…

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Transit Cybersecurity Risks, TransLink Investment & Self-Driving Shuttles 0:59

12d ago0:59

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Transit agencies must prioritize cybersecurity. TransLink gets funding for bus service increases. Atlanta considers self-driving shuttles for the World Cup. Colorful benches appear at CARTA bus stops. This Transit Unplugged news is brought to you by Modaxo.By Julie Gates

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Driverless Trucks, Free Rides & More! 0:58

19d ago0:58

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Driverless trucks in Texas, free rides to court in Nashville, Brightline's meeting car! Celebrate National Transportation Week with the latest transit advancements.By Julie Gates

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079: How Practicing Gratitude Builds Deeper Connections and Relationships with John Israel 45:53

24d ago45:53

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Many people nearing retirement focus on their portfolios but neglect one of the most important components of a fulfilling life—genuine human connection. Especially in today’s world, where negativity dominates the headlines and technology often replaces personal interactions, gratitude can help us build more meaningful relationships and improve our …

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3D Printed Train Station & SunRail Expansion! 0:59

26d ago0:59

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We discuss SunRail's expansion to Orlando theme parks and a 3D-printed train station in Japan. Also, our team covers ENC's return to bus production. Transit Unplugged News Minute brought to you by ModaxoBy Julie Gates

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Driverless Cars, LAX Metro & Ken Jennings Transit Series! 0:59

1M ago0:59

0:59

USDOT's driverless car framework aims for national AV standards. Los Angeles Metro opens June 6th, connecting to LAX. We spotlight Ken Jennings' transit web series, The Transit Effect.By Julie Gates

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Special Needs Adoption: Season Shares About Adoption After Finalization [S8E16] 1:08:20

1M ago1:08:20

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You may not have intended to adopt a child with special needs, or perhaps you did. Regardless of how you arrived at this point, you find yourself searching for answers online and scheduling doctor appointments in hopes of finding the right path for your child. If this resonates with you, this episode is so important. Adoption is a journey, and ofte…

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078: Tax-Efficient Financial Planning Strategies for High-Net-Worth Investors with Alina Osokhovska 25:03

1M ago25:03

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When it comes to high-net-worth retirement planning, having a robust investment portfolio is only part of the equation. Without a comprehensive strategy for generating income, minimizing taxes, and protecting against volatility, you could leave your financial future and legacy exposed to unnecessary risks. In this episode, SHP Financial’s co-founde…

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NYC Tolls , Bike Lane Enforcement , Free Rides! 0:58

1M ago0:58

0:58

We're covering NYC's congestion toll fight, Sacramento's bike lane enforcement with AI, and Earth Day free rides on transit. Reduce carbon footprint with us!By Julie Gates

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Transit News, Ed Sheeran & Jimmy Fallon Go Undercover in the Subway 0:59

2M ago0:59

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Join us as we celebrate TTC's staggering milestone of 34 billion trips! Plus, discover how New Jersey Transit is tackling homelessness and see Ed Sheeran and Jimmy Fallon light up the subway with an unexpected musical performance!By Julie Gates

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077: Estate Planning Essentials to Help Protect Your Assets and Legacy with Matthew Karr, ESQ 49:19

2M ago49:19

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Estate planning is arguably the most important of the five areas of financial planning. When protecting your legacy, having a comprehensive financial plan is only half the battle. Without the proper legal documents—wills, trusts, powers of attorney—you risk leaving behind confusion, the lengthy probate court process, and unintended tax burdens for …

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Disability Access, New Line Launch & NYC Subway Revamp 0:58

2M ago0:58

0:58

Join us as we explore exciting updates from the APTA Mobility Conference in Austin, Maryland's Purple Line tests, and B.C. Transit's improvements for commuters with disabilities. Plus, a look at New York's subway map update after 50 years!By Julie Gates

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Matt's Markets on the Move: April 2025 44:39

2M ago44:39

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In this quarter's episode of “Matt’s Markets on the Move,” hosts Laura Russo and Matthew Peck discuss various critical aspects of the financial markets, including the impact of recent tariffs, the importance of diversification, and the overall state of the economy.

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Transit CEOs Tackle D.C., Kids with Autism Announce on Subways, and April Fool's Day Fun! 0:59

2M ago0:59

0:59

Join us as we dive into the APTA seminar where 160 transit leaders strategize impactful solutions for public transportation. Plus, discover how students with autism are making their voices heard on subway announcements! Get ready for some fun surprises this April Fool's Day!By Julie Gates

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TWIN SCAM: Nick and Shannon Balser Share Their Adoption Story [S8E15] 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

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Shannon and Nick grew up in Texas and met while attending Texas A&M University. They have been happily married since 2018, but their journey has not been without challenges. After several years of trying to start a family and experiencing multiple losses, they decided to buy an RV and travel, all while seeking God’s guidance for their next steps. I…

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076: How The AI Revolution Is Transforming Business, Investing and Daily Life with BlackRock’s Jay Jacobs 42:10

2M ago42:10

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and its transforming industries, investments, and daily life. Despite the advantages in processing and productivity, many still have concerns about using AI in their everyday lives at home and in business. This begs the question: Should AI be something we fear, or is it just …

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Urgent Call: Chicago Transit Faces Budget Crisis! 0:59

2M ago0:59

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In this Transit Unplugged News Minute, Chicago leaders warn of a looming transit collapse due to a $770 million budget gap. Plus, learn about New York's MetroCard phase-out and SEPTA's new stroller-friendly initiative for families. Join us for the latest updates!By Julie Gates

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St. Patrick's Day Transit Highlights: Green Rivers & Free Rides 0:59

2M ago0:59

0:59

Join us for our Transit Unplugged News Minute! Discover how Chicago turns its river green, Reno's fare-free rides, and the upcoming Think Transit Conference. Plus, celebrate National Transit Employee Appreciation Day with Monterey Salinas Transit!By Julie Gates

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High School Sweethearts: Nick and Kelsey Lebo Share their Adoption Story [S8E14] 51:28

3M ago51:28

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This episode tells a beautiful story of love, family, and faith! Nick and Kelsey, high school sweethearts from Texas, always felt that God had placed the hope of adoption in their hearts. After getting married and having two biological daughters, Lyla and Lily, they discovered ADOPTION NOW. They began listening to stories of other families bringing…

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075: Tips and Strategies for Navigating the Loss of a Spouse with Laura Russo 27:38

3M ago27:38

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Losing a spouse is one of life’s most challenging experiences—both emotionally and financially. When it happens, the surviving partner is left to navigate complex decisions while grieving at the same time. And without the right preparation, it can feel overwhelming. Today, Keith Ellis is joined by SHP’s Laura Russo, a lead advisor at SHP Financial …

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How TransTransit & the economy, Latinos in Transit, Montreal's Gorilla Parkit Boosts Economy! 1:00

3M ago1:00

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🚆 Here’s what’s new in transportation this week with Transit Unplugged #NewsMinute and Julie Gates! 📢 Public Transit & the Economy: American Public Transportation Association leaders met with D.C. officials to highlight transit’s impact on jobs and investment. 🎓 LIT Leadership Academy: Congrats to the 42 new participants kicking off their leadershi…

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Daylight Savings, DART Van Awards & Transit News Highlights 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Discover key updates in transit this week! From the U.S. Department of Transportation's oversight of daylight savings to DART's generous van awards for nonprofits and the APTA AdWheel winners, join us for the latest in public transportation news.By Julie Gates

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074: Tax Planning Strategies to Help Preserve Your Money in Retirement with Peter Roache, CPA 32:32

3M ago32:32

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When it comes to retirement planning, many people focus on investments, income strategies, and estate planning—but tax planning is one of the biggest factors that can impact your financial future. Without a proactive approach, taxes can take a bigger bite out of your retirement savings than you might expect. In this episode, Derek Gregoire and Matt…

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All Eyes High Speed Rail and Congestion Charges 0:58

3M ago0:58

0:58

The Trump administration is rescinding an agreement for New York’s Congestion Pricing and intends to cancel the program that reduces congestion and air pollution by charging a toll for vehicles to drive through Manhattan’s Central Business District. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority filed papers against the motion in federal court, and Gove…

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Show Hope: A Biological Sibling's Perspective with Emily Chapman Richards [S8E13] 43:37

3M ago43:37

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Emily Chapman Richards, daughter of Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman and current Advisor and Ambassador of Show Hope joins this episode. Emily shares her journey as a biological sibling in this adoption story that began when she was inspired at just 11 years old. After a trip to Haiti, Emily became the catalyst for her family's decision…

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073: Small Estate Planning Mistakes That Have a Massive Impact On Your Legacy with Keith McManus 30:46

4M ago30:46

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Estate planning isn’t just about protecting your wealth and passing it on to your beneficiaries—it’s about ensuring a seamless transition for your loved ones while minimizing taxes and legal complications. With tax laws constantly evolving and real estate values climbing, many families could face significant estate tax liabilities. And yet, most pe…

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New FTA Administrator, drug testing for TNCs, no smoking means less crime, and it was a Super Transit Super Bowl 1:00

4M ago1:00

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Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute. Former New York Congressman Marcus Molinaro has been tapped to become the next administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. He has served on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Source: Gothamist The FTA has released a Notice of Proposed Policy Statement, requiring transpo…

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New DOT Secretary sworn in, more police on the subway in NYC, COTA stops fares cold 0:59

4M ago0:59

0:59

Sean Duffy has been sworn-in as the 20th Secretary of the US Department of Transportation. He said, “We're in a global race to out-innovate and out-compete the rest of the world. We will craft clear regulations which balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology.” Source: CBS News To increase safety and public confidence in New York, they …

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072: Navigating the Emerging Asset Class of Bitcoin and Digital Assets with Ryan Lessard 39:35

4M ago39:35

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Bitcoin and digital assets are among the most debated, complex, and controversial asset classes on the market today. Despite being a polarizing topic, nobody can deny their growing importance in global finance and even in Trump's administration in the White House. That's why we're thrilled to have Ryan Lessard, a Digital Asset Strategist from Fidel…

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Trump’s impact on transit, congestion charging, and take a train to the airpoirt 0:59

4M ago0:59

0:59

On inauguration day, Donald Trump released 26 executive orders. Orders that will impact transit are the ones that impose a regulatory freeze, streamline the environmental review process, and roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Source: APTA Early data is in from New York City’s congestion pricing where a toll has been implemented…

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U.S. DOT Will Focus on Safety and Infrastructure 0:59

4M ago0:59

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During his confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy said his priorities would be improving safety and building big infrastructure projects, if confirmed. Source: Mass Transit Magazine The American Public Transportation Association released a statement thanking outgoing DOT Secretary Pete Bu…

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Open Adoption Conversations: April Fallon Shares with Jordan Moreno the Latest with Their Open Adoption [S8E12] 40:07

4M ago40:07

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Real Moms - Real Adoption In this episode of ADOPTION NOW, host April Fallon shares her family's journey through the ups and downs of open adoption, pulling back the curtain on what happens when these relationships don't follow a perfect script. Through personal stories and vulnerable moments, April opens up about helping her children process their…

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071: A New Years Resolution to Retire With a Plan with Matthew Peck and Keith Ellis Jr. 28:16

5M ago28:16

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It’s a new year, and what better way to kick things off in 2025 than by revisiting your financial plan or creating your first one. We’ve seen huge fluctuations in inflation, interest rates, and market swings in recent years, and having a plan is the best way to be prepared for when things change. Most people spend their working years grinding, savi…

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New FRA administrator announced and LA Metro helps fire evacuations 0:59

5M ago0:59

0:59

David Fink has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as the incoming Federal Railroad Administration administrator. He brings more than 45 years of experience, including with Pan Am Railway and General Motors. Source: Progressive Railroading In California, unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties have burned roughly 40 t…

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Matt's Markets on the Move: January 2025 45:52

5M ago45:52

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Join SHP Co-founder Matthew C. Peck, CFP® CIMA® and Lead Advisor Laura Russo as they speak about what's happening in the markets in 2025!

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ADHD, IEPs and Advocacy: April Fallon and Darcey Olsen Talk About Raising Children [S8E11] 55:47

5M ago55:47

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Real Moms-Real Adoption Your child deserves every chance to succeed at school – but sometimes you have to fight for it. In this episode of ADOPTION NOW, host April Fallon welcomes back Darcy Olsen, Founder & CEO of the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, for an honest conversation about navigating IEPs, understanding diagnoses like ADHD, and …

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Celebrating 200 years of rail 1:00

5M ago1:00

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After hurdles and delays, New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority launched congestion pricing on Sunday. Adding a $9 toll to motorists entering Manhattan below 60th Street. It is expected to bring 80,000 fewer vehicles a day to the area, while also providing $15 billion to the MTA. As we ring in the new year, 2025 brings the 200th ye…

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Wendy's Wonderful Kids: Step by Step to Fostering [S8E10] 27:56

5M ago27:56

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Ever wonder what it's really like to adopt from foster care? In this episode of ADOPTION NOW, host April Fallon sits down with Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, who brings hard-earned wisdom about the foster care journey. They tackle the tough questions head-on: Can older kids really attach? What support do…

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Hydrofoils for Lake Taho, BRT in Salt Lake, and Santa in Phoenix 0:58

5M ago0:58

0:58

It can be a two-hour slog to drive by car around California and Nevada’s Lake Tahoe. But a proposed flying electric ferry, the first of its kind in the US, could take 30 passengers across the lake in under 30 minutes. The ferry will use hydrofoil technology to lift the hull above the waves, and the vision is to implement the service at the end of 2…

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070: How Proactive Healthcare Planning Could Help Save Thousands in Retirement with Scott Hokanson 33:28

5M ago33:28

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Healthcare costs are one of the biggest financial challenges for retirees and pre-retirees. Many people work until they’re 65 just to transition into retirement with Medicare. And with healthcare costs so expensive, it’s easy to understand why. But what if your financial plan had those costs built into it so you could retire early? To explore this …

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Who came out on top of APTA's Wrapped 2024? 1:00

6M ago1:00

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The American Public Transportation Association released its “Transit Wrapped 2024” report, listing the transit agencies with the largest ridership increases this year. The top of the list included the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Seattle’s King County Metro, and San Francisco Muni. Source APTA/Instagram Houston METRO has broken g…

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069: Preparing for College Education: Making Sense of Student Loans, 529 Accounts and FAFSA with Mark Kenney 34:12

6M ago34:12

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In recent years, there has been plenty of talk about the burden of paying for a college education, and student loan forgiveness has been a hot topic. If it’s in the news, then weighing on the minds of our clients. That’s why we’re so grateful to have Mark Kenney, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and CERTIFIED TAX SPECIALIST here at SHP Financial. With c…

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APTA's Funding focus and it's not just Santa who's watching in Seattle 0:59

6M ago0:59

0:59

AI is going to report you if you drive in Seattle's bus only lanes, APTA talks Trump Vance transit funding, and the TTC is turning a parking lot into over 1,400 homes. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute. Seattle's AI-Powered Bus Lane Monitoring King County Metro in the Seattle area started a pilot project, installing cameras with artific…

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Are You Adopted? Four Amazing Kids Take the Mic [S8E9] 27:54

6M ago27:54

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Ever wonder what adopted kids really think about adoption? In this special episode of ADOPTION NOW, hosts April and Noah step back and let their four amazing kids do the talking! AJ (14), Lily (11), Vivy (9), and Maliyah (7) open up about what it's like being part of an adoptive family – from the awesome moments to the tough stuff. They share every…

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Take a class on high-speed rail and let's be kind out there 1:00

6M ago1:00

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Introduction and Headlines APTA is asking the government to approve emergency relief funding for hurricane victims. You can take a college course this summer in France and Spain to learn about high speed rail, and CUTA will be teaching riders about good manners. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute. Emergency Relief Funding for Hurricane V…

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Turning Fears Into Next Steps: April & Jordan Share Their Adoption Experiences in Overcoming Fear [S8E8] 46:01

6M ago46:01

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Adoption Fears?? Yep, we have all had them. We recognize adoption is a big, life changing process to start. There are so many questions and unknowns. It can feel overwhelming. In this episode, host April Fallon and co-host Jordan Moreno explore the common fears of starting the adoption journey and how it is normal to feel this way. The two adoptive…

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068: Post-Election Market Update: What SHP Financial is Keeping an Eye On with Matthew Peck 16:37

6M ago16:37

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Now that the 2024 Election is in the books, we know that a new and yet familiar President-elect will take control of the Whitehouse in 2025. So, what does that mean for your investments and finances? To help answer that question, Matthew Peck highlights some of the economic factors that SHP Financial will be keeping a close eye on that will impact …

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Trump Names His Transportation Pick 1:00

6M ago1:00

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According to the Associated Press, President elect Donald Trump is naming former Wisconsin Representative Sean Duffy as his nominee to be Transportation Secretary. Duffy is co host of the "Bottom Line" on Fox Business and was featured on MTV's "Road Rules" and "The Real World." Source: AP Amtrak has successfully completed its track renewal work on …

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Adoption Culture: Noah and April Talk About Raising Adopted Children [S8E7] 32:13

6M ago32:13

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In this episode, hosts April and Noah share how their kids turned a school diversity week into something unexpected — a celebration of adoption as their family culture. When their son AJ rocked a bear mascot costume and their daughter found courage with her sister by her side, they watched adoption transform from a sensitive topic into something ki…

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Congestion Pricing is back in NYC 1:00

6M ago1:00

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Congestion pricing came back from the dead in New York City, and it's CUTA conference time. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest stories in the transit industry. After being put on hold last summer, New York's congestion pricing just got the green light from the governor. The new $9 toll for the most gridlocked …

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