Best Test Maven Podcasts (2025)

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Bombshell! Trump, Briefed by Bondi, Knows His Name is in Epstein Files: Focus Now on Files 7/24/25 2:09:42

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In May, Trump was briefed and knew his name is all over the Epstein files. Since that briefing, the DOJ’s move has been to seal the evidence and keep the public in the dark. Attorney General Pam Bondi's deputy, Todd Blanche (Trump’s former defense attorney) are visiting with Ghislaine Maxwell — Epstein’s longtime co-conspirator — in prison. It woul…

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Epstein Attended Trump’s Wedding. DOJ’s Hiding Files. MAGA’s Demanding Answers. 7/23/25 2:07:05

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CNN is out with old video footage and pictures that further illustrate the tight bond between Donald Trump and the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Pictures show Epstein at Trump’s second wedding, video shows the pair joking around at a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and a more ominous picture shows Epstein looking at Trump’s two youn…

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Trump Admin. Plans Surge of ICE Agents into “Sanctuary” Cities, Marines Pulled From LA 7/22/25 1:58:18

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The Trump administration has the will, the plans and now the resources to ramp up immigration enforcement. Trump’s Border officials say Americans will soon see ICE agents flood sanctuary cities run by Democrats. At Trump’s request, the Republican led Congress earmarked more than $170 billion over the next four years for increased immigration enforc…

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JD Vance Sneaks Off to Murdoch’s Ranch Before WSJ Epstein Article Drop—No Press, No Notes 7/21/25 2:10:07

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A secret meeting at Rupert Murdoch’s Montana ranch? Reports indicate Vice President JD Vance and his wife flew into Butte aboard Air Force Two on June 11th. The plane stayed on the ground from around 2:30pm to nightfall. The Associated Press reports Vice President Vance spoke with 94-year-old Murdoch (owner of the Wall Street Journal), his son Lach…

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Trump Panics Over Epstein Bombshell WSJ Expose, Asks for Grand Jury Records Release 7/18/25 2:19:37

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Donald Trump is already backing away from an exposé in the Wall Street Journal detailing his bestie relationship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The WSJ report includes a birthday note Trump reportedly wrote for Epstein that includes a drawing of a naked lady and ominous words about them having so much in common and wishes for ongoing sec…

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Trump Flails, Bondi Fires Epstein Prosecutor & Musk Mocks Trump 7/17/25 2:03:04

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Suddenly, Trump and friends don’t want to talk about Jeffrey Epstein or what happened to files and client lists that Trump and his conspiracy theorist supporters spent so much time demanding the release of. As MAGA turns on itself, calling for information from Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI leaders Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, Trump is now blami…

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The Funnel Behind Mike Koenigs Latest Book - Scott Conorton, CMO of The Superpower Accelerator 38:47

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Scott Conorton (CMO for Mike Koenigs) joins Mikael for an in-depth breakdown of a high-converting book funnel that generated $9,000+ from just 1,112 page views. Scott, a seasoned copywriter who started during COVID and has written controls for major brands like Up Wellness and Backyard Vitality, convinced influencer Mike Koenigs to test cold traffi…

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Epstein Truths? Vance Key to Canceling Funds Clearing Senate, $9.4B in Aid Slashed, PBS/NPR 7/16/25 2:12:40

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Once again, a Senate vote came down to a tiebreaker cast by vice president JD Vance. This time, the White House was behind a move to “claw back” billions in international aid and public broadcasting funding. The effects of Trump’s tariffs and questionable economic policies is finally catching up with him. New data shows the policy is are bad for jo…

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No Trial, No Exit: New Trump Era ICE Rules Designed to Disappear Immigrants 7/15/25 1:51:06

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There is a new fear that the Trump administration intends to keep immigrants detained by ICE locked in detention centers indefinitely. A new report by the Washington Post indicates ICE policy is changing to make undocumented immigrants ineligible for a bond hearing. That means that the months and sometimes years it takes to fight removal proceeding…

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MAGA’s Epstein Outrage: Bongino Goes Scorched Earth on Bondi as MAGA Hunts Someone to Blame 7/14/25 2:11:59

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The Mark Thompson Show 7/14/25 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com…

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Polygraphs for the Coup Crew: FBI demands loyalty tests for Trump-aligned aides 7/11/25 2:11:51

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Who has leaked information? Who has betrayed Trump and his cabinet? Who is disloyal? It’s like the plot of a political thriller at the FBI where director Kash Patel is forcing dozens of senior officials to take polygraph tests. According to the New York Times, Patel wants to know.whether they have ever said anything bad about him. ICE raids at farm…

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Kristi Noem Stalls Texas Flood Aid 72 Hours—Pushes FEMA Cuts While Disaster Victims Wait 7/10/25 2:08:43

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It’s unthinkable. At a time when Americans are dealing with a staggering loss of life and were in need of immediate help from the federal government, they got put on hold. Why were search and rescue teams not allowed to set up near the flooding until days after it started? Because Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decided she ne…

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Scaling eCom Revenue From $5k to $1 Million/Month with Nicholas Delgado, CEO of TNA Associates 25:59

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Nicholas Delgado (CEO of TNA Associates) joins Mikael for the premiere episode of Funnel Vision's new season to break down how he scaled a D2C skincare brand from $5,000 to $1 million per month in revenue within a year using data science and AI-driven marketing strategies. Nicholas specializes in quantitative modeling and business analytics, helpin…

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Trump’s DOJ: Now Serving Grudge…FBI launches criminal investigations of Comey & Brennan 7/8/25 2:10:52

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Sometimes it’s hard to know if Trump is just smack talking or if he really means something. When it comes to retribution and payback, it turns out Trump was absolutely serious about going after those he felt wronged him. Trump’s Department of Justice now has criminal investigations open for both former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Direc…

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Secrets Buried with Epstein: DOJ, FBI Say There’s No "Client List," Death Was Suicide 7/8/25 2:01:51

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Back in February, Attorney General Pam Bondi said the list of Jefferey Epstein’s clients was on her desk waiting for her to review. Now, she says there is no client list. So, which is it? All of a sudden, it’s case closed and nothing to see here? It’s so nonsensical, that even the MAGA faithful are suspicious and Elon Musk is gleefully commenting o…

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Trump Furious as Elon Unveils New Party, Trump’s Deadly Nat’l Weather Debacle 7/7/25 1:57:09

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Frustrated with Trump over the so called "Big Beautiful Bill" raising America's debt, Elon Musk says he is starting his own political party called the "America Party." He says it will bring true freedom to Americans. Trump's response? He's calling Musk a train wreck who has gone off the rails. Trump took to social media to write, "The one thing Thi…

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Another American Media Giant Folds to Trump Power: CBS Settles Over 60 Min. Harris Interview 7/2/25 1:59:47

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Paramount, which owns CBS, will pay 16-million dollars to settle a lawsuit brought by Trump over the editing done to a 60 minutes interview with his then rival Kamala Harris. The interview aired on CBS’ 60 Minutes before the 2024 election. CBS was not doing anything differently than usual, and they were not changing the tone and meaning of the inte…

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Historic Billionaire Giveaway Passes Senate, GOP’s Vanishing Dissent 7/1/25 1:56:08

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It's been an all-nighter for Senators in their so called vote-a-rama - voting on amendments to Trump's not so "Big Beautiful" domestic policy bill. Republicans hope to pass the legislation by the end of the week, but there are some hold outs. The pressure on GOP lawmakers raising issues with parts of the bill is intense. Already, Senator Thom Tilli…

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Trump Threatens GOP Defectors on Senate Bill, Revenge for the Disloyal 6/30/25 2:04:18

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It doesn’t matter if Trump‘s so called “Big Beautiful Bill” will cost your state and constituents considerably, if you’re a Republican and you don’t vote the way Trump wants you to, you’re in big trouble. White House officials increased pressure on Republicans to support the measure, saying that failure to do so by Independence Day “would be the ul…

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SCOTUS’s Birthright Bombshell: Separate & Unequal 6/27/25 2:27:23

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The Supreme Court’s new ruling on birthright citizenship is even worse than feared. By refusing to strike down Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order outright, and instead gutting nationwide injunctions, SCOTUS has effectively handed the president the power to override the Constitution — and blocked the courts from universally stopping him…

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Pam Bondi Testimony: ICE Masks? Never Seen ‘Em or Heard of ’Em 6/26/25 2:07:17

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Attorney General Pam Bondi is claiming she's never heard reports of ICE agents covering their faces with masks during the round ups and arrests of undocumented people. At a hearing yesterday, the issue was raised by Michigan Senator Gary Peters and Bondi denied knowing about the masks but said of the agents: “I do know they are being doxxed … they’…

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Turns Out, Hitting Hardened Targets is Hard. Intel Says Strikes Fail to Derail Iran’s Nukes 6/25/25 1:55:35

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Despite all the peacocking from Trump and Vance claiming they "obliterated" Iran's nuclear program by dropping a trio of bombs, it appears the damage only derailed the program for a couple months, according to intelligence reports. Never one to let facts get in the way of a good social media post, Trump bragged about being nominated for a Nobel Pea…

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Trump Says ‘You’re Welcome’ for Middle East Ceasefire 6/24/25 1:59:17

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Though Trump took to social media yesterday touting a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, both countries say nothing is official. Iran’s foreign minister says there is no ‘agreement’ on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations,” but as long as Israel stops “illegal aggression,” Iran has no intention to continue respondi…

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Iran Strikes Back, U.S. Issues Worldwide Warning 6/23/25 2:06:57

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Iran is promising the U.S. that a response is on the way after Trump and team dropped three bombs on Iran’s nuclear sites. Trump claims the move called “Operation. Midnight Hammer” was successful and that damage obliterated the underground areas of the targeted sites. Whether that’s really the case is still being evaluated by the military. Meanwhil…

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Trump Says No War Talk for 2 Weeks, ICE Agents Storm Businesses 6/20/25 2:21:00

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It will be a couple of weeks until Trump will be ready to make a decision on how involved to get in Israel’s conflict with Iran. Trump, who promised to bring peace, is now watching at fighting on three different fronts. Former ABC White House correspondent Jim Avila will stop by to discuss. Then…the weekend fun begins with Friday Fabulous Florida a…

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Strike & Spin — Trump Wants War Headlines, not War Consequences 6/19/25 2:10:07

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The attacks continue in the conflict between Israel and Iran as Trump tries to decide how much the United States will be involved. There are reports that he has reviewed attack plans for Iran but is still hoping the country backs off its nuclear program. We consider the summer skies today with astronomer Andrew Franknoi. He will tell us what we hav…

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MAGA Regret Hits as Trump Eyes Iran & Blames Biden While Issuing Threats 6/18/25 2:02:54

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The Mark Thompson Show 6/18/25 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com…

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Trump’s G-7 Early Exit is a Warning. Iran is Hearing It, David Cay Johnston Joins 6/17/25 2:05:38

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Trump made an early and hasty exit from the G7 Summit in Canada as he warned anyone in Tehran, Iran to get out. The warning echoed similar calls from Israeli leaders to evacuate Tehran, possibly signaling that a large attack is imminent. Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston joins us to talk about world event…

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Massive ‘No Kings’ Protests Explode Nationwide —Shattered by Minnesota Tragedy 6/16/25 2:09:24

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Across America in cities large and small, "No Kings" protests were well attended. From Miami to New York to Portland to San Francisco, people came out to march with signs and sing and chant together. The events were mostly peaceful, except for a shooting in Utah. Initial estimates from the American Civil Liberties Union and MoveOn.org indicate that…

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6/12/25 Poll Numbers Nosedive as Trump’s Grip Weakens & Cracks Begin to Show in His Base 1:43:42

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Trump Targets California to Flex Federal Power & Punish Blue States 6/13/25 2:19:28

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The struggle for control of California’s National Guard is playing out in the courts. Yesterday, a federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally federalized California’s National Guardsmen and women and ordered command returned to Governor Gavin Newsom by noon today. The Trump administration filed an appeal and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court t…

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Why Brands are Ignoring LinkedIn Creators and Losing Big - AJ Eckstein, Founder/CEO Creator Match 25:22

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AJ Eckstein (Founder & CEO of Creator Match) joins Mikael to discuss the emerging world of LinkedIn creator marketing and how brands can leverage professional influencers for B2B growth. AJ's company Creator Match has run some of the biggest LinkedIn creator campaigns including Notion's viral "Notion Faces" campaign with 50 creators posting simulta…

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Trump Targets Migrants with Guantánamo Detentions-Gitmo Repurposed for Mass Migrant Roundup 6/11/25 2:12:00

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From terrorists to deportees, Guantanamo Bay is being transformed into a facility to hold a large number of migrants forced out of America. The Trump administration is preparing to hold as many as 9000 undocumented immigrants at Gitmo as it is running out of space inside the U.S. Mass arrests are underway in Los Angeles, as a curfew goes into place…

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Trump, Hungry for Control, Stirs Up Trouble, Calls In Marines Against a Defiant Gov 6/10/25 2:10:01

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A full U.S. Marine battalion, comprised of more than 700 Marines, is now mobilized to respond to the deportation protests in Los Angeles. Though Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have both called for Trump not to use the California National Guard, some of 4000 guardsmen have also been activated. In order for members of the mili…

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Feds Storm Los Angeles: National Guard & ICE Unleashed, Widening Civil Unrest 6/9/25 2:04:53

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A battle between federal and state rights is bubbling to the surface with Trump’s latest move to escalate immigration raids in California. After ICE agents rounded up more that 40 people in the LA area Friday, protesters took to the streets. The response from Trump? Call out more than 2k members of the California National Guard over the objections …

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Musk Goes Nuclear: Says He Got Trump Elected, Torches Him & “Big Beautiful Bill” as Bloated 6/6/25 2:22:38

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The Musk/Trump bromance imploded spectacularly yesterday. What started with Musk criticizing Trump‘s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”devolved into Trump threatening to pull Musk’s government contracts and Musk claiming Trump would not have won the election without him and making allegations that Trump is listed in the Epstein files and that’s why the…

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Why most agencies fail at onboarding (and how to fix it) - Taylor McMaster, Founder of DOT & Company 24:46

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Taylor McMaster (Founder of DOT & Company) joins Mikael to discuss client onboarding and account management strategies that help agency owners scale beyond the day-to-day operational bottlenecks. Over the past 6 years, Taylor has helped over 12,000 agency owners optimize their onboarding processes through her fractional account management services.…

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Trump Launches Biden Probe—Justified or Just a Grudge-Fueled Obsession? Plus, Travel Ban 2.0 6/5/25 1:57:22

2M ago1:57:22

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Trump is still stuck on exacting revenge against his rivals. He’s ordering an investigation into whether former President Joe Biden’s aides hid information about his alleged declining mental state and whether staffers were making decisions and using an auto-pen to sign Biden’s name. We’ve got two lawyers joining us today. June Carbone is the Robina…

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Musk Left the Building — but his Surveillance Frankenstein Just Got Gov’t Funding 6/4/25 1:58:22

2M ago1:58:22

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Elon Musk may have checked out of D.C., but DOGE is far from done. The Trump administration wants to increase funding and staffing for the Department of Government Efficiency. Hidden in the appendix of budget documents released last week, new details about increasing DOGE staff from the current 89 to 150 next year. DOGE would also get more money, $…

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How AI has changed B2B copywriting - Chris Silvestri, Founder of Conversion Alchemy 21:31

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Chris Silvestri (Founder of Conversion Alchemy) helps series A - C B2B SaaS companies increase their conversions by improving their messaging. By applying his copywriting and positioning skills, his clients have seen their conversions improve anywhere from 30 - 200%. Chris started out as a software engineer, but later on pivoted to solopreneurship.…

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Big Bill, Big Pressure — Trump Squeezes Senators, David Cay Johnston Explains 6/3/25 2:06:49

2M ago2:06:49

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Trump is working GOP Senators hard with phone calls and promises in order to get support for his so called Big Beautiful Bill. Though it narrowly passed in the House, moderates and far right-conservatives in the Senate are a big question mark. Republicans are already seeing some pushback after Elon Musk expressed disappointment in the debt this bil…

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Trump & Palantir’s Surveillance Empire Will Change America Forever 6/2/25 1:59:23

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An intel file on every single American. That’s what Trump wants to create. It would include all of the information the government has on its citizens, including tax and financial information, immigration information, social media details about your life and more. This kind of invasive government file would certainly make it easier for Trump to figu…

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Trump’s Tariff Power Faces Legal Backlash—Global Trade Hangs in the Balance. Elon's Farewell5/30/25 2:17:35

2M ago2:17:35

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The financial uncertainty involving Trump‘s tariffs continues. In addition to Trump‘s own stops and starts, causing all kinds of market volatility, now the courts are involved. Wednesday night, the federal court of international trade, put a stop to Trump‘s tariffs, saying he lacked the emergency authority to put them in place. Hours later, a feder…

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Federal Court Rules Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariff Stunt Unconstitutional 5/29/25 2:01:18

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Trump’s tariffs seem to be in violation of U.S. law. Yesterday, a three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade put the brakes on Trump’s tariffs. Trump claimed emergency economic powers when he imposed the tariffs but the court ruled that he overstepped his authority unconstitutionally. Trump’s administration has already filed an appeal…

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Elon Musk Trashes Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” —Calls Out MAGA Hypocrisy 5/28/25 1:57:05

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Trouble in Trumpland…After all the DOGE cutting, Elon Musk is not pleased that Trump’s so called “Big Beautiful Bill’ will raise the nation’s debt burden. Musk tells CBS he is “disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing.” Presidentia…

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A-Listers in Grift: Indicted Execs, NFT Influencers & Whales Buy “Airplane Food” & Selfies 5/27/25 2:05:14

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While House Speaker Mike Johnson may conveniently not know anything about Trump’s crypto dinner, but the New York Times managed to get a hold of the guest list. More than 200 big spenders paid an average of $1.8 million each to attend a dinner with food that reportedly tasted like cardboard. The meme coin winners were served small portions of food …

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Tyranny in America: How Close Are We? Timothy Snyder talks Trump, 5/23/25 1:51:31

2M ago1:51:31

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Historian Timothy Snyder looks at Trump and the history of tyranny. Please enjoy this important encore presentation. David Sirota, from The Lever, explores the impact of Trump’s efforts to dismantle the systems of trade and government in this encore presentation. It’s not Friday without Friday Fabulous Florida. We take a look back at one of our bes…

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Crypto Bros Buy Access: 1.8m Average Price for Supper & Crypto Scam Soufflé 5/22/25 1:56:18

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Trump‘s crypto contest comes to an end tonight as he welcomes his top 200 $Trump investors to dinner at the Trump golf club in D.C.. The winners are mostly anonymous, many are from other countries and they spent big money to get some face time with the President. The average cost to attend tonight’s event $1,7 Million. Will look at whether this is …

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Trump/Putin Love Connection Hits Trouble, Noem’s Embarrassing Blunder 5/21/25 1:58:50

2M ago1:58:50

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One phone call is certainly not doing the trick when it comes to bringing Russia and Ukraine together to end the war. Trump had a marathon call with Putin and afterward both men spoke to the press expressing very different opinions about the outcome of the discussion and what comes next. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in front of a Sen…

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Comes With Big Ugly Debt, David Cay Johnston Joins 5/20/25 1:52:53

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While Republicans are bickering about the extent of cuts to America’s safety net programs for the poorest among us, they are also concerned about tax cuts, increasing debt ceilings and numbers that may indicate debt that will plague generations to come. We welcome Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston to disc…

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