Profiteers vs. the People

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Investigating Elon Musk I: The Origin Story Jul 18, 2023

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Thank you again to our #1 fan in LA, Kat for the request!

Important note: This will either be a 2 or 3 part series, and there are some pieces that we haven't yet covered, which we intend to cover in part 2 or 3. That being said, please don't hesitate to reach out if we got something wrong or if you feel like we may have missed something!

profitvspeeps@gmail.com

Sources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Nt_wBOe1JLdwsIftGuGr5LFme1cF_okULlW0IBGa5Y/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to our gristle, for the contest

Investigating Africa's Richest Man: Aliko Dangote Jul 04, 2023

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Join Rad Bill and $ Mic as they dive into the life and times of one of Africa's richest men, Aliko Dangote

Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HiCSxwQWftX4yfMBBp7B0NoypvgSZYDGwsPtKa2_DY4/edit?usp=sharing

Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/

Kevin O'Leary: Shark or Sham? Jun 20, 2023

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Is Kevin O'Leary any good? Is a cold, calculated, and bristly demeanor a key to success? Join Rad and Money this week as they dive into the shark tank to find out!

Sources

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXa6hEn2iDc8iF3B6v-h_5KukDitApuTXherM2Qg8u8/edit?usp=sharing

Did we get anything wrong? Have a topic idea for us? drop us a line at profitvspeeps@gmail.com

The Fine Print Economy and A Future Where Nothing Is Yours Jun 07, 2023

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We're making our way back to normal programming, but this is another shorty. There is more on this topic in the sources below.

https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-software-legal-tricks-subscriptions-customers-money-pay-death-ownership-2023-5

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/10/ftc-ramp-enforcement-against-illegal-dark-patterns-trick-or-trap-consumers-subscriptions

https://www.engadget.com/subscription-lifestyle-192719694.html

https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/12/23204950/bmw-subscriptions-microtransactions-heated-seats-feature

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Navigating An Injury At Work W/ Jordan Howell (A Workplace Injury Lawyer in Philadelphia) May 25, 2023

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Things happen really fast after you get hurt at work. In this special episode, Rad Bill and Money Mic are joined by Jordan Howell to discuss what you should do, what you should avoid and what your employer might try in order to pay you less.

Jordan Howell is a Workplace Injury Attorney with Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky. Here is a link to Jordan's bio and contact info.

https://www.smbb.com/attorney/jordan-howell/

As mentioned in the episode, we did our best to ask questions that apply to every worker in the United States. Things will vary slightly state by state so we've included a directory of Workplace Injury Lawyers who will know the nuances for each state.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mpqcdNRCGU2HaSHbrS0L3GUikWx0aM89cfLJ9oD2C8Q/edit?usp=sharing

Dave Ramsey, money master or bastard pastor? (Shorty) May 02, 2023

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On this episode, we seek to (quickly) answer the question: Should you listen to a thing Dave Ramsey says?

Here is our subreddit, give us a follow!

https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/

Here are our sources

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AcDK990MJ6WyulMb8kmzraw9X5B-ZSy0DyxPQnloNaQ/edit?usp=sharing

Did we get anything wrong? Let us know!

Was Hugh Hefner the original Andrew Tate? (Late Night Edition) Apr 18, 2023

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Welcome to our special edition late night episode! Come get Naughty with your hosts, Rad Bill and Money Mic as they take a journey through the life and times of Hugh Hefner. Will Hugh come out on CRUTCHES? Was he the Original Andrew Tate? Only one way to find out.

Sources

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dsfh1GYeDVC4U7vsqsGhEqco4hHExIA187K1K_iBbbI/edit?usp=sharing

Did Radbill or Money Mic get something wrong? Let us know! We will make the required correction and thank you for the info. Below are our sources

Side Episode: French Protest works! How do they do that? Apr 04, 2023

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Running counter to the tired jokes about French weakness, the French get what they want from their government WAY more often than their American counterparts. In this episode, we will do our best to determine how, why, and what Americans can do to be more like the French!

No profiteers or crutches in this one! C'est un épisode por la gen (don't look it up, we were trying to say "This is an episode for the people" and probably got it wrong).

Sources

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZTfN8rnr2rpa8EhlX2_7MLB8ToKb3XswGjOGhVl8j18/edit?usp=sharing

Labor Union Directories

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10HSkIFnBIln9ZeqlzslTB-1vH1yJOT04GOuqtlJAw2o/edit?usp=sharing

Tenant Unions

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jn2eww3JlP3qAi8OhVnYx4AKs4svs-L5f6wCedv_Mik/edit?usp=sharing

SBF, Moron or Mastermind? The Downfall of Crypto's Patron Saint Mar 21, 2023

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*For the love of god, nothing in this episode is investment advice

In this one, we dive in to what Sam Bankman Fried did to quickly make and eliminate his fortune.

Did we get anything wrong? Probably! Please let us know in the comments or feel free to email profitvspeeps@gmail.com

Below is a link to our sources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eIRnF4QcjSDgDNtHEsrZalMurxX7SvLmz6CeRuSjKTE/edit?usp=sharing

Has Bill Gates Done More Bad Than Good? Feb 28, 2023

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In this episode, RadBill and MoneyMic explore the life and endeavors of Bill Gates and seek to answer the question: Can one of the richest also be one of the goodest?

Quick Note: We aren't lawyers and we discuss a recent court case in this one! If you want more information on the case involving the Congo, below is an article on the trial and thoughts from the Experts. We have additional relevant sources in our source list:

https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/oral-argument-in-doe-v-apple/

Below are the rest of our sources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IFjPK2QsAGxpA6nAkrU0_4m4t1Mm4z2JmX59sLJXvg0/edit?usp=sharing

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