Formerly known as The American Truck Driver Podcast, The Blue Ribbon Podcast is a show about how thrive and survive in the Trucking Industry as an Owner/Operator. Hosted by Larry W. Long and Chris Polk, this podcast will give you all the tools and information you need to become a successful Owner/Operator.
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How do you address Mental Health with Survivors with humorous, light-hearted, unfiltered conversation? Lifelong musician and depression sufferer Zac Polk and triple amputee Marine Tyler Southern are going to find out! Join us on our exploration of the mental journey of survival!
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Welcome to “Miles and Mentors,” a leading podcast in the logistics industry. We connect with successful professionals from all sectors of logistics, exploring their personal journeys and the invaluable insights they’ve gained throughout their careers. Each episode delves into the experiences of industry veterans, uncovering the challenges they’ve faced, the lessons they’ve learned, and the achievements that have marked their careers. Through candid conversations, we aim to create a rich ment ...
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After 40+ years of reporting, I now understand the importance of limited government and personal freedom. ------------------------------------------ Libertarian journalist John Stossel is a zealous advocate of free markets, a syndicated columnist and Fox News contributor. Prior to joining Fox, John co-anchored ABC’s primetime newsmagazine show, 20/20. Stossel’s economic programs have been adapted into teaching kits by a non-profit organization, "Stossel in the Classroom." High school teacher ...
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A podcast about the people, the projects, and the culture of WGI. We sit down with our team members to see what they do on a daily basis to chase their passions and help our clients become successful.
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Learn from top entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners in the HALO (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoor) sector how to optimize your business success. With host Pete Moore, Founder and Managing Partner of Integrity Square.
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This is the podcast that uses storytelling, history, and current events to explore the issues, stories, and people that have shaped different places into what they are today. The Places and Profiles Podcast is hosted by Adam Camac with new episodes published every Thursday.
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Chris Polk of Blue Ribbon Logistical Solutions
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Join us for an insightful episode of The Miles and Mentors Podcast as we sit down with Chris Polk, Fleet Manager at Blue Ribbon Logistical Solutions. Chris shares his extensive journey through the trucking industry, from his humble beginnings to his current role, where he manages a fleet and an innovative 18-month master class program for aspiring …
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Charles Gracey of Hot Seat Services | Ep 6
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In this episode of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Charles Gracey, President of Hot Seat Services and Host of Sense Per Mile. Charles shares his incredible journey from growing up in a trucking family to becoming an executive and advocate for both drivers and carriers. With his extensive background as a truck driver turned executive…
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Environmentalist Calls to Tear Down Dams Won’t Save Salmon But Will Waste Your Money
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“End fossil fuels!” shout the environmentalists. They tell us to use “clean” energy… like wind, solar, and hydro power. But now politicians and activists want to DESTROY hydroelectric dams!? ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— Yes, activists targeted four dams on the Snake Rive…
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Episode 26: Ep 26: Recovery, Authenticity and Crawfish Boils w/Chris Hennessey
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In this episode, the hosts and guest Chris Hennessy discuss various topics, including crawfish boils, addiction, and the war on drugs. They share their personal experiences with addiction and recovery, highlighting the importance of support and understanding. They also discuss the idea of feminism and the need for equality while still recognizing a…
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Ep. 20 RFK Jr: On Deficits, War, Green Energy, Chronic Disease and Vaccines
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Robert Kennedy Jr recently suspended his presidential campaign. He was a unique candidate, with some controversial ideas. While he was running, I talked with him for an hour. RFK Jr told me that he wants to cut government spending, and that he supports freer markets. I was skeptical. What about his previous proposal to ban fracking? His opposition …
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Our monthly catch up with the SFH staff!
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23. The People, Events, and Places That Made Country Music with Tracey Laird
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Tracey Laird, Professor of Music at Agnes Scott College and author of several books about country music, joins host Adam Camac to discuss the history and cultural significance of country music, key figures and themes in country music history, and how country music has changed and grown over the decades. The show notes page for this episode can be f…
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Episode #518: Beyond the Gym-Exploring Cities with Michael Riordan's City Fit Tours
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Michael Riordan, a fellow New Yorker and entrepreneur, shares his journey in building a unique fitness tourism business. We'll dive into how his personal experience and professional background as a personal trainer inspired him to create immersive, wellness-focused tours for travelers and business people visiting the city. While in Hawaii, he was f…
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Episode 25: Episode 25: EOD's, IED's and Splody Ropes w/Tyler Paul
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In this episode, Zac and Ty interview Tyler Paul, a former EOD technician who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. They discuss Tyler's experiences with IEDs and the unique challenges of jungle and desert warfare. They also touch on the creativity of enemy combatants in making IEDs and the use of innovative tools like Bangalore torpedoes. The conversati…
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RFK Jr on Deficits, War, Green Energy, Chronic Disease and Vaccines
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Robert Kennedy Jr just suspended his presidential campaign. He was a unique candidate, with some controversial ideas. While he was running, I talked with him for an hour. Here’s my FULL interview with RFK Jr, with our fact-checking at the end. ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———…
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85 - Chris Stermer, Senior Utility Coordination Manager
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It's that time again - Welcome back to yet another episode of the WGI Unleashed Podcast! Join us for episode 85 as we sit down with Chris Stermer, WGI's Senior Utility Coordinator Manager in Tampa, Florida - From his early days in Pompano Beach, FL, to his long-standing dedication to service, Chris’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Exp…
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Kamala Harris’s Track Record: Big Spending, Wokeness, Equity and Flip Flops
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Kamala Harris is favored to be our next president. So what’s her track record? ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— As Vice President, Harris repeatedly cast tie-breaking votes to spend more of your money. She was in favor of expensive policies like government taking over all he…
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Episode #517: Chris Craytor on Innovative Strategies for Health Club Growth and Member Retention
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Chris Craytor took on a significant challenge when joining the board of IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association. At a time when raising funds was particularly difficult, Craytor played a key role in steering the organization towards a stronger focus on advocacy, education, and research. With the strategic hire of Liz Clark…
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Episode 24: Episode 24: Aliens, Ayahuasca, and Battlefields w/ Drew Bankey
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Drew is an author, a veteran, a suicide survivor, and a reality show participant! this episode he shares his personal journey of survival and transformation, reflecting on the meaning of 'still fucking here' after a suicide attempt. He discusses his experiences in the military, including deployments to Iraq, and the challenges he faced upon returni…
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Ep. 19 Chase Oliver: on Immigration, War, Taxes, Welfare, School Choice and Star Trek
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Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Well, what about Chase Oliver? He’s the Libertarian presidential candidate with some pretty interesting ideas. Thoughts you won’t hear from either major-party candidate. Oliver believes in “the most local governance, which is self-governance.” He wants government to stay out of our lives. He plans to privatize welfare…
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How does the media cover presidential campaigns? A former presidential campaign “embed” Nicole Busch reveals what life on the road is like. Nicole and former presidential campaign Chairs Bob Beckel and Patti Solis Doyle demonstrate the love/hate relationship between campaigns and the media. Neither side trusts the other, but they both need and feed…
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Episode #516:Jill Kinney on Medical Fitness Centers and Active Wellness Innovations
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Host Pete Moore is joined by an industry pioneer and long-time friend Jill Kinney, currently the Founder/Chairman of Active Wellness. They deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of fitness for the senior population, focusing on Jill's innovative work with Active Wellness. She shares her insights on redefining fitness centers, especially within …
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Episode 23: Episode 23: Guitar Healing w/ Taylor Ullom
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Taylor is a survivor, a musician, and works to help veterans to heal through teaching guitar and sharing community. She represents an organization called Guitars for Vets! We discuss her healing journey, how guitars help, and numerous other subjects!
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What Your Teacher Didn’t Tell You About Native Americans
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Americans are taught that the native people were stewards of the environment. Movies like Pocahontas sell that message. But Wilfred Reilly’s new book, “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me” debunks this and other myths about America’s history. ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— Gov…
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Lease Purchase. Lease a Truck. Lease to a Carrier. There seems to be way too much confusion about what a lease is and what it is not. We are going to clear this up on this episode.By Blue Ribbon Podcast
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In Episode 5 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Hoyt Moore, the owner of Hoyt's Truck Center. Hoyt shares his incredible journey from working in his father's tire shop to running a successful multi-faceted business in the trucking industry. Join us as Hoyt talks about his experiences in rebuilding motors, transmissions, and trailers…
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In Episode 4 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Rob McCutcheon, the Vice President of Strategy & Growth at TAFS Factoring. Rob shares his journey from college athletics to the logistics industry and offers valuable insights into the world of factoring. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the role of marketing and branding in …
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Welcome to Episode 2 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Alex Powers sits down with Mark Reeder, the General Manager of Hoyt's Truck Center. Mark shares his journey in the trucking industry, starting from working with his grandfather on heavy equipment to managing a multifaceted truck service and repair business. Tune in as Mark disc…
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Welcome to the introduction episode of The Miles and Mentors Podcast! In this short introductory episode, host Alex Powers sets the stage for what you can expect from this exciting new podcast journey. Alex shares his background, the purpose of the podcast, and what listeners can look forward to in future episodes. Join Alex as he discusses the mis…
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Episode #515: Transforming Healthcare-Cyrus Massoumi's Journey from Zocdoc Founder to Dr. B Innovator
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Host Pete Moore had a sit-down at the Health & Fitness Association 2024 trade show in Los Angeles with Cyrus Massoumi, the visionary founder behind Dr. B, a revolutionary telemedicine platform. Pete chats with Cyrus about his journey from founding Zocdoc to his passionate pursuit of affordable, how the name came about, remote healthcare solutions t…
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Episode 22: Episode 22: Vulnerability, Empathy and Fighting Fires w/ Chris Rodriguez
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In this episode, Zach and Ty interview Chris Rodriguez, a firefighter and musician. They discuss the meaning of resilience and perseverance, the challenges and rewards of being a firefighter, and the balance between pursuing music as a hobby and a career. They also touch on the differences between full-time and volunteer firefighters, and the uniqu…
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The Reality of Slavery in America vs Everywhere Else
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Schools teach children that, when it comes to slavery, America was the worst. But Wilfred Reilly, author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Taught Me,” says that’s just not true. ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— “Slavery around the world, was slavery,” says Reilly in our new video.…
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Ep. 18 Chris Rufo: On Wokeism in Schools, Critical Race Theory, & DEI
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Chris Rufo is known as an anti-woke crusader. Why? Because as a reporter, Rufo discovered that critical race theory is being taught in schools and that some teachers are forced to take white privilege training. For covering that, his critics say he’s a villain. The New Yorker even argues he "invented the conflict over critical race theory.” But Ruf…
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Sen Rand Paul argues there’s a link between socialism and climate alarmism. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FxT2kOsAZ8By John Stossel
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Episode 215: 2024 FINANCIAL REPORTS AND BREAKDOWN
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This is going to be a big episode. We have some numbers from the last 90 days that we are going to share with you about our operation, and the results are fascinating. Tune in while we breakdown three months of data to the penny and show you how we are making a profit in 2024.By Blue Ribbon Podcast
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Episode #514: Speir Pilates Approach to Community, Wellness, and Studio Growth with Andrea Speir and Liz Polk
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Today we're diving into the Pilates/boutique fitness world with two incredible guests, Liz Polk and Andrea Speir, Co-Founders of Speir Pilates. We explore how Liz and Andrea have transformed their love for Pilates into a thriving business that not only promotes health and wellness but also fosters community and inclusivity. Liz and Andrea share the…
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Episode 21: Episode 21: Kicking Heroin and Bettering the World w/ Nicky Smith
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Nicky is a recovering heroin addict, who is now 10 years clean and continues to give back, helping other addicts find their way to peace. We talk about his brushes with death as in his youth, his heroic escape from the clutches of addiction and his continuing journey of healing!
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Is RFK Jr. Really as Pro-Liberty as He Claims?
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wins applause for criticizing government lockdowns, deficit spending, and saying America shouldn’t try to police the world. It made me want to interview him. So I did. ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— If elected, Kennedy says he’ll cut things like milit…
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Episode #513: Navigating HSA and FSA for Fitness-Insights from Sam O'Keefe
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Host Pete Moore sits down with Sam O'Keefe to delve into the (often confusing!) world of HSA (Health Savings Accounts) and FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) and their intersection with the HALO (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoors) sector. In a market worth nearly $150B, Sam shares her expertise on how fitness-related expenses, including gym membersh…
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Chris got hung up in the shop doing a wheel seal, so this episode was canceled and then un-cancelled when he ran out of parts. Rocky Rockefeller from N Florida MD Alignment jumped on and we had a good talk about truck suspensions.By Blue Ribbon Podcast
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What goes into "Winning the Presidency?" One thing for sure: people don’t always vote based on their knowledge of the issues. Stossel learns this all too well when he shows people on the street pictures of prominent politicians. Many don’t even recognize the Vice President. Leonard Mlodinow explains the psychology of how people decide for whom they…
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Episode #512: Navigating Boutique Studio Ownership with Studio Grow's Beth Potter & Peter Pastijn
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Today we're joined by Beth Potter and Peter Pastijn, industry veterans in the HALO sector and two top players at Studio Grow, one of Integrity Square's strategic partners who provide top notch, in-the-trenches coaching for boutique studio owners worldwide. Beth and Peter draw parallels between Studio Grow and the role of a regional director, highli…
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Episode 20: Episode 20: Assassination, Music, and Mistrust w/Dallas Alexander
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Dallas is an ex 17 year Canadian Army Sniper. In this conversation, we discuss various topics including the Trump assassination attempt, resiliency, and authenticity in songwriting. The conversation also touches on topics such as the role of the military in society, the impact of war on soldiers, and the manipulation of information by the governmen…
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Episode #511: Chelsea Piers Leadership: Greta Wagner on Culture and Customer Connection
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Greta Wagner is a seasoned fitness industry veteran with over four decades of experience in the HALO (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoor) space. A current Board Member of the Health & Fitness Assocation (formerly IHRSA), and Executive Director of Chelsea Piers, her journey began at the age of 16, when she started teaching what used to be called "aer…
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The Full Chase Oliver Interview on Immigration, War, Taxes, Welfare, School Choice and Star Trek
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Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Well, what about Chase Oliver? He’s the Libertarian presidential candidate with some pretty interesting ideas. Thoughts you won’t hear from either major-party candidate. ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— Oliver believes in “the most local govern…
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84 - Coriann Salas, Corporate Program Manager
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Welcome back to another captivating episode of the WGI Unleashed Podcast! For our 84th episode, we sat down with Coriann Salas, WGI's Corporate Program Manager in our Fort Lauderdale, Florida office! Coriann’s journey began in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan before relocating to Florida at the age of ten. Now, with over two decades spent in the Sun…
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Episode 19: Episode 19: The Power of Hope in Therapy w/Bill DeJoy
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In this episode, the hosts interview therapist Bill De Joy. They discuss the meaning of 'Still Fucking Here' and the importance of providing hope to others. They also talk about the role of therapy and the misconception that seeking therapy is a sign of weakness. Bill shares his journey to becoming a therapist and the personal experiences that insp…
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Episode #510: Unlocking Engagement-Lauren Foundos Discusses Engagement and Retention Strategies
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We're excited to bring back Lauren Foundos, founder of FORTE. Join her in a deep dive into the dynamic world of virtual fitness and digital engagement. Lauren transitioned her company through the intense periods of the pandemic by focusing on survival and being nimble. As the world shifted towards hybrid work post-pandemic (particularly with many N…
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Ep 17. Johan Norberg: On Sweden’s “Socialism,” the Loneliness "Epidemic,” Degrowth and other Myths
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Many people today want socialism. They hate capitalism. They say it hurts the poor. But that's just not true. In this podcast, author and historian Johan Norberg explains how capitalism saves lives and why socialism always fails. Norberg also busts other trending myths like the idea that loneliness is an "epidemic," economic growth is bad, and the …
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Episode 212: Stop Criticizing Things You Do Not Understand
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There is nothing wrong with offering reasonable criticism of a service, product or person. What is NOT reasonable is criticizing from absolute ignorance. We will dive into it this evening.By Blue Ribbon Podcast
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Episode #509: Mauro Frota on Building Out Global Kickboxing Innovation with BHOUT
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In today's episode host Pete Moore talks with Mauro Frota, the innovative mind behind BHOUT-a company that's revolutionizing the exer-gaming industry by merging gaming and boxing into an immersive, competitive experience. Mauro takes us through the unique premise of his company, which offers a trifecta of modes: learning, playing for clubs, and pur…
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The Bad Policy Both Trump and Biden Like: Tariffs
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It’s safe to say Trump and Biden don’t get along. Unfortunately, there’s one thing they can both agree on: tariffs. ———— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———— Both push 100% tariffs on some goods in the name of “protecting American workers.” But that will hurt more than it helps. As o…
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“The cure for failed socialism is always more socialism,” writes Sen Rand Paul. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3CXOA_VOzQBy John Stossel
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Episode #508: Joe Cannato Discusses the Growth of Parkour at ROAMFurther
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Joe Cannato, a dedicated coach and fitness veteran, started an ambitious journey in Fairfield, Connecticut, where he initiated a youth sports program. Despite his initial hustle, the program didn’t achieve the growth he was hoping for, compelling him to start again from scratch. Joe talks about this, his beginnings from studying nutrition and diete…
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