Best Penny wise Podcasts (2024)

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Penny wise, pound foolish? How our long-term care policies fail us 17:01

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This time on Code WACK! Why is long term care, including in-home health care, in crisis? How are skyrocketing costs affecting patients? How come two-thirds of people in California who are getting in-home health care get it from family members who are often unpaid? Would universal long term care - or a single-payer system with unified financing - he…

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July 21 2024- Is City Council Penny-Wise And Pound Foolish? 52:38

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The final meeting of City Council before summer vacation had some important items on the agenda, and some gems from four councilors we've interviewed on the podcast previously. This week we do a listen-along of remarks from Mayor Scott Gillingham and from those council members last Thursday. What they say about proposals for garbage pick-up and fix…

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From Caja de los Zapatos to Financial Freedom: Alejandra Lozano's Journey with Operation Hope 20:11

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Meet Alejandra Lozano, a dedicated Financial Wellbeing Coach for Operation HOPE, located inside Wells Fargo’s HOPE Inside center in South LA. With over seven years of experience in the finance industry, Alejandra is passionate about uplifting black and brown communities and empowering their financial journeys. Alejandra shares how her childhood exp…

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July 16 2024- Kinew Admits Safe Consumption Site Not So Safe For The Neighbours 59:50

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Another City of Winnipeg fake public consultation, and the Premier admits his approved drug-use site will adversely affect the neighbours, are the focus of Episode 8. Part 1- A recap of recent episodes and Winnipeg Sun columns; Marty also notes the passing of two politically-connected matriarchs in the community. Olga Fuga and Katherine Morrisseau-…

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Should health insurers have the final say about your care? 17:01

8h ago17:01

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This time on Code WACK! How do insurance companies put up barriers to addiction treatments? How does this affect treatment programs and their clients? And how would it be if we had Medicare for All? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment…

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Summer 2024 Season 5 Update 17:45

5d ago17:45

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This bonus edition briefly highlights our podcast and Winnipeg Sun columns being ahead of the curve, We've never backed down when it's come to talking about the things that matter to the public: The state of downtown, bus and public safety, and about how government approved drug use facilities do, in fact, create safety issues for the surrounding c…

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July 8 2024- Turf War Pits Public Safety vs. Rights Of The Homeless 28:49

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The urban visionary crowd suffered a humiliating setback last week in their campaign to convince Winnipeg residents that a slip lane for cars is the most dangerous aspect of life in Osborne Village, and that expressing public safety concerns is fearmongering. The Gas Station Arts Centre said no to gaslighting the public and yes to a permanent redes…

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Is addiction a choice? New perspectives on substance use disorder 17:00

5d ago17:00

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This time on Code WACK! What are some of the most common misconceptions about people who are addicted to substances like opioids? What medicines are revolutionizing the way people are being treated today – and how accessible are they? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, o…

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July 5 2024-Kinew's Wind Farm Bet Could Bankrupt Hydro 36:10

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To open Episode 6 - a recap of the Canada Day weekend road trips to Vita and CFB Shilo, more about Marty's column exposing antisemitism at the Pride parade, and a peek at Marty's upcoming Winnipeg Sun column with St. Boniface residents battling to save Happyland Pool. 10.38 Part 2 - If there's one thing we've got a nose for, it's news about Manitob…

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The ‘silent, slow apocalypse’ of corporate health insurance 18:01

21d ago18:01

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This time on Code WACK! What is the true cost of the American health insurance system? What toll is it taking on both patients and providers? And what do we need instead? To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician, ethicist and health insurance industry whistleblower who testified before Congress and who has spent nearly four…

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June 28 2024- Putting The Brakes On Transit Freeloaders 45:23

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Heading into the Canada Day weekend, we get caught up on a couple of in-person appearances for Marty, and on some of the most popular episodes so far in 2024. Added to the reach of our investigations, interviews, and commentary is the Winnipeg Sun, where Marty will be getting right down to business every Sunday with his new column. This week it wil…

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One Founder's Journey from Small Town Roots to Becoming a Tech Titan 24:56

16d ago24:56

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Hans Koch is the CEO of the augmented reality platform MyXR. Hans shares poignant memories of growing up in Southwestern Michigan, reflecting on his early money lessons and the influence of his father’s entrepreneurial spirit. He delves into the impact of his father's battle with ALS, which in turn shaped his outlook on life and business. Hans reco…

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June 25 2024- Schreyer Worried City Planners Neglect Ambulance Response Times 31:40

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Episode 4 opens with exciting news, as the Winnipeg Sun has asked Marty Gold to become a regular Sunday columnist. It's a result of the success of the TGCTS podcast, telling it like it is- with your support. The first column, ⁠'Winnipeg transit like riding a bus in Gotham'⁠ explained how the new 'transit cops' aren't actually going to arrest anyone…

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The deadly calculation of our for-profit healthcare system 18:01

27d ago18:01

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This time on Code WACK! How did a single mom in Kentucky, in the 1970s, become a physician, then a health insurance medical reviewer and eventually a whistleblower? To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician and ethicist who has spent nearly four decades working to protect patients from harm and death by corporate healthcare …

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June 18 2024- Crime Stats Expose Danny Smyth’s Sad Legacy 51:57

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Episode 3 showcases the return of the Crime Courts and Public Safety Update, with a look at the lasting legacy of the police chief, soon to ankle the stage. Part 2- After Coun. Jason Schreyer endorsed an idea of former Mayoral candidate Don Woodstock about recycling discarded road rubble and saving taxpayers on construction costs, we wanted Don to …

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Does silence still equal death? For too many Americans, the answer is yes. 20:01

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This time on Code WACK! In honor of PRIDE Month, we’re revisiting a popular episode about the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. What were the health policy failures that spurred so many Americans to militant activism? How did the LGBTQ+ community win the struggle to get government funding to address the deadly virus? Fortunately today, with a…

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June 16 2024- Bus Lobby Uses Dysfunctional Transit Logic 43:24

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A Winnipeg Free Press editorial derided the residents of Wolseley for fighting City Hall, comparing them to "stereotypical Winnipeggers who staunchly oppose" new policies and are "“notoriously” resistant to change." Sounds like they opposed a bike lane, right? But this time, it wasn't about bikes. This was about buses. In Episode 2 of Season 5, you…

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June 12 2024- Schreyer Sends SOS; Winnipeg's Drowning In Debt 33:36

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Season 5 kicks off with an in-depth interview with Elmwood- East Kildonan Councilor Jason Schreyer, who takes on bureaucrats, unchecked construction inflation and ongoing City borrowing he says is unsustainable. The 3 term Winnipeg councillor wants a review of the rules around long-term borrowing, especially when it’s underwriting infrastructure pr…

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The devastating 'domino effect' of state budget cuts 12:01

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This time on Code WACK! At least seven states are grappling with budget shortfalls in 2024. What goes on behind the scenes when a state needs to cut costs? Who stands to lose the most as programs are trimmed or eliminated? Today we're looking at California’s multi-billion dollar budget deficit – and what's being done to protect the state’s most vul…

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June 8 2024- Winnipeg Pride Considering Demand To Go Judenrein 50:46

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Season 4 concludes with more news about antisemitism in Winnipeg that the local media is, once again, concealing from the public. This time, it's because the Jew-haters are taking over one of the media's sacred cows- the Pride movement. We review the words the militants used that the media don't repeat. Part 1- As Marty Gold explains, a trend emerg…

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June 3 2024- Free Press Loaded Questions Try To Tip Trustee Election 1:05:44

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Episode 51 of Season 4 is a Lesson In Journalism, about a Winnipeg Free Press attack on two candidates in the LRSD school trustee by-election. It was an obvious hit job timed for the Saturday edition before the June 6 vote. The powers that be in the Free Press newsroom decided to manufacture a controversy and 'Make the story fit the headline' to fo…

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Episode #10 One word: Ryvchin 51:21

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In their Season One Finale, Dash and Tami are joined by the Co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and internationally acclaimed author Alex Ryvchin … and his better half Vicki to talk about their life post Oct 7, including Alex’s glow up. Plus a new litmus test for friendship and an angry instagram comment. Articles mentioned/ adjacen…

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'Insidious, unethical,' yet legal: The Denial-of-Care model 18:01

2M ago18:01

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This time on Code WACK! How do Managed Care health insurance plans hurt patients? Why is it legal for commercial health insurers to use Denial-of-Care as a business model? And what is one organization doing to call attention to such issues? To find out, we spoke to Kimberly J. Soenen, founder of “SOME PEOPLE,” a Chicago-based not-for-profit organiz…

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May 30 2024- Winnipeg Media’s Antisemitism Problem 43:53

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In Episode 50, Marty Gold walks listeners through his ongoing Season 4 reports about antisemitism and illustrates a continuing reluctance of Winnipeg media to tell the truth about the conduct and behavior of their like-minded friends in the 'From the river to the sea" crowd. Last week we published a blog story on ActionLine.ca: ⁠Antisemitism Traini…

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Episode #9 Are you a 'Proud Jew'? With 'Design Down Under' power couple Georgia Ezra & Richie Morris 41:39

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Are you a proud Jew? Has Australia’s response to October 7 stifled your cultural or religious expression? In this episode Dash and Tami chat to Georgia Ezra and Richie Morris; two high profile people with a television show in the US and a big social media following who have maintained a strong commitment to displaying their Judaism publicly. Plus, …

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Commercial health insurance: Is denying care the business model? 19:01

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This time on Code WACK! What’s the impact of commercial health insurance Denial-of-Care tactics? Who “wins” when new employees have to wait three months before their health insurance kicks in? What devastating physical, financial and emotional consequences did one young woman face after she was seriously injured during such a waiting period? To fin…

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May 25 2024- Food Fare War-fare Could Turn To Law-fare 42:13

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A full house turned out in St. James on Friday to say farewell to Brian Smiley. From all walks of life and his endeavours, but especially we heard about family and friends from the lake. Marty briefly describes the celebration of our old chum in Part 1 of Episode 49. 8:02 Part 2- The headlines have been blaring for a month about confrontations at a…

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May 21 2024- Did Murder Victim Run Out Of Luck? 34:00

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A recap of violent incidents across the city is the theme of Episode 48, including a possible lead in an inner-city homicide. Part 1- Our recent episodes get a mention, as does the controversy about antisemitism on display at the University of Manitoba medical graduation- which earned a stern rebuke from the Rady family. Will this issue trip up the…

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Episode #8 Do Australian Jews run the country's media and politics? And, Australia's first schmear 44:01

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Are Australia’s Jews rich and powerful; pulling the strings of the media and the government to favour their interests? In this episode, Dash and Tami continue to unpack the racist conspiracy that's been resuscitated online post-October 7. Plus, gateway schmears and a new way to identify as a contemporary Jew. Articles adjacent to the ideas explored…

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Our healthcare system's hurting us. Why are lawmakers complicit? 16:01

2M ago16:01

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This time on Code WACK! Why do lawmakers continue to ignore the toll our broken healthcare system takes on us? And what can we do, ourselves, to bring about change? What inspired single-payer advocate and mother Rebecca Wood to put much of her activism on hold to “sharpen her swords”? To find out, we interviewed Rebecca, a first-year law student an…

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May 17 2024- Assiniboia Downs Saddles Up For New Season 21:03

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The ‘Sport of Kings’ has been thrilling fans of thoroughbred racing at ⁠Winnipeg’s Assiniboia Downs ⁠since 1958. TGCTS returns to covering the world of sports with this special interview. Last year ASD set a betting record, but there's a lot more happening at the west Portage Avenue destination than just 'playing the horses'. It's an important part…

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May 16 2024- Sandra Saint-Cyr Seeks School Trustee Seat In St. Boniface 1:00:11

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In Episode 46, you'll hear about the Louis Riel School Division By-Election to fill a Trustee seat in Ward 1 on June 6th. School board elections have long been used as a farm club for the Manitoba NDP- and with no spending or donation rules it's a wild-west environment for unions and other radical groups to seize a lever of political power. After t…

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Episode #7 Are all Australian Jews rich? (no), Do you have a hot ancestor? (yes), plus a GIVEAWAY 44:10

2M ago44:10

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Are Australia’s Jews rich and powerful; pulling the strings of government and business to favour their interests? In this episode, Dash presents an anxious Tami with some statistical evidence as they attempt to unpack the first part of this conspiracy that's been gaining traction online post-October 7. Plus, Australia’s first Jewish postie and a GI…

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May 13 2024- The Battle Over Math In Manitoba 56:59

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In Episode 45, we take a deep dive into the battle over math education in Manitoba. After playing out in the media for almost 20 years in plain sight, we go through the history. Math is hard for lefties when the actual educators refuse to let the Paulo Friere critical race theory fan club take over school curriculum, and promote "anti-racist" math …

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From rage to gratitude: A mother's harrowing journey to save her daughter (and herself) 15:01

2M ago15:01

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This time on Code WACK! In honor of Mother's Day, we're talking about how our dysfunctional health insurance system affects moms. How far did one mother go to ensure that her daughter – born extremely premature – got the critical care she needed? How did our broken healthcare system push our guest, Rebecca Wood, to delay her own care for the sake o…

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May 8 2024- Assiniboine Pilot Project A Bike Lobby Trojan Horse, Warns Wyatt 1:01:48

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Episode 44 opens with listener comments about our tribute to Brian Smiley; an update on the Dan Rentz 911 suicide call from Episode 42; then lots more updates in the city hall and provincial round-ups! 8:00 Part 2- Using the bully pulpit of the Free Press, Brent Bellamy is the mouthpiece of the elitist 'urban visionary' crowd in Winnipeg, aligned w…

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Episode #6 Eurovision politics with Alon Amir, uni protests, and (bad) Hebrew prenounciation 45:24

2M ago45:24

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In their sweariest episode yet, Tami and Dash have Eurovision expert Alon Amir answer all your ignorant questions about the epic and surprisingly political song contest. Plus, Yom Hashoah, the university protest encampments and a Hebrew pronunciation faux pas. SHOW NOTES TJI articles discussed in this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/th…

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Can single-payer advocates overcome the 'narcissism of small differences'? 18:01

3M ago18:01

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This time on Code WACK! With all its apparent advantages, why hasn’t California passed single payer yet? Is organized labor fully in the Medicare-for-All game? Do managed care providers - like Kaiser Permanente - have outsized influence on healthcare reform in the state? To find out, we spoke to Peter Shapiro, a retired letter carrier and author of…

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