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Going Down? Inflation, Crypto, and Twitter's Death Sprial Dec 14, 2022

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Chris Hill of Motley Fool Money hits the things going DOWN right now: inflation, the reputation of cryptocurrencies, and Twitter's business model. Also: CEO of the year award, and the government steps in to block Microsoft.

The Episode That Will Get US Kicked Off Radio: MTG, Sex Toys, and Prehistoric Dildos Dec 13, 2022

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No, really, we talked about all of those things. Also, crypto is evil, beating deplorables, and marriage equality.

Why Trump, Despite Everything, Is Still Politically Alive Dec 12, 2022

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Matt joins legendary West Virginia radio host Howard Monroe to examine why Sinema bolted, why Trump despite being such a disaster is still politically viable, and why Herschel Walker came so darn close in Georgia.

Emergency Pod: Sinema Bolts, What Do Dems Do Now Dec 09, 2022

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Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's decision to leave the Democratic Party made Kari Lake jump for joy. But is it really huge news for Republicans? Former Biden admaker Cliff Schecter and former Dem congressional staffer Matt Robison run down the biggest questions and threats, and discuss what Dems need to do next on an emergency Beyond Politics mini podcast.

Senator Heidi Keitkamp: Tech, Innovation, and Macaroni Dec 09, 2022

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Is American tech and innovation something that's not just good for California tech bros? Yes, and former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp can tell you why. She was the first female Senator elected from North Dakota, served on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and serves on the Board of the American Edge Project, an advocacy group focused on the role of American technology and innovation. She also shares some favorite insider memories from the Senate, and weighs in on what the Democratic party gets wrong about picking it's nominees.

The end of the NH Primary, the Constitution, and Twitter? Dec 07, 2022

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All three have been suggested to be over. Which is actually done? And which should be? Also, right wing nutjob bingo, and Georgia runoff!

Taking on the Mental Health Crisis, One Kid at a Time, with former Chief Justice John Broderick Dec 06, 2022

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John Broderick was Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. When John’s son was just 13, he began suffering from anxiety and depression, conditions that went unrecognized and undiagnosed for years. His family went on a very public and painful journey, luckily, one they all survived and healed from. If you recognize this story, it’s because we told it with John on this show a little over a year ago. And in fact, when we won a New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters Award, that was the show we submitted to the jury. John is back with us now to talk about his campaign to change the culture, stigma, and shame around mental illness that for generations has kept too many people feeling alone and afraid to step out of the shadows. He’s written a new book Backroads and Highways: My Journey of Discovery on Mental Health.

What We'll See in the Lame Duck and the Next Year in Congress Dec 02, 2022

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As we enter a period of lame ducks, high stakes negotiations, and divided government, we wanted to know: how does it all work, and will the next year of American government work at all? So we asked Ryan McConaghy, Senate Majority Leader Schumer's former right hand man on policy, to walk us through what, if anything, we might get out of the next month and the next year. Photo by Norbert Kundrak on Unsplash

Big Black Friday, China Repercussions, and A Huge Hollywood Reboot at Disney Nov 30, 2022

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Matt Robison and Chris Hill of Motley Fool Money tackle:

Black Friday/Cyber Monday – A record $9 billion in sales on Black Friday! It’s encouraging, with one caveat: the percentage of purchases bought with a “buy now, pay later” plan is very much on the rise.

China protests – Everyone has something in their home made in China. From manufacturing to U.S. businesses with expanding operations in China (e.g., McDonald’s, Starbucks, Yum Brands) these protests affect American businesses (and not in a good way).

CEO 2: The Return of Bob Iger! – Just….wow. Four months after the board gave CEO Bob Chapek an extended contract they iced him.

Biden Bustin Unions? Congress Bustin Out? Nov 30, 2022

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Is President Biden's move to enforce a rail deal a smart move to save the American economy, or a double cross of his base? Also, is Congress about to drop the ball on its most basic responsibility? Does the Senate actually need to protect interracial marriage? And what do the China protests mean?

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