Best Ricky Jay Podcasts (2024)

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Tim Walz, Yes! Harold Meyerson; Cat Ladies: Katha Pollitt; 'Night of the Gun': David Carr 52:21

5d ago52:21

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Tim Walz was a great choice for Kamala's VP - Harold Meyerson explains -- and takes up the question, what's happening to the Trump campaign? Also: JD Vance’s remark about “childless cat ladies” who “want to make the rest of the country miserable” continues to reverberate in the news. Katha Pollitt has our analysis, and rebuts Vance’s argument that …

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Kamala's 1st 10 days: Harold Meyerson, the new electorate: Steve Phillips; Homeless Vets: Mark Rosenbaum 56:57

13d ago56:57

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Kamala's first 10 days have been "what any candidate would dream of" – and have given the Democrats an "energy jolt". Also, Donald's bad day with the largest annual gathering of Black journalists –Harold Meyerson comments. Next: Every four years, people die, people turn 18 and the electorate changes. Steve Philips reports on the new electorate. Plu…

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Kamala! Harold Meyerson; Arizona: Sasha Abramsky; Wellness: Barbara Ehrenreich 57:28

19d ago57:28

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America ready to elect a Black woman president? Harold Meyerson examines the opportunities facing Kamala Harris, and the obstacles to be overcome. Also: Democrats in Arizona are engaged in massive organizing to win an abortion rights referendum, elect a senator, and flip a House seat. And they are facing an Arizona Republican Party that is pretty c…

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After the Assassination Attempt: Harold Meyerson; Kamala: Joan Walsh; plus "Mack the Knife" 58:32

26d ago58:32

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After surviving the assassination attempt: Is Trump capable of sticking with his new feeling of gratitude, calm, and unity, or are anger and megalomania built into his DNA? Harold Meyerson comments. Also: Kamala Harris – could she replace Biden on the ticket? Should she? Joan Walsh has our report. Plus, from the archives: the song “Mack the Knife” …

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Biden and Us: Harold Meyerson; The Supremes and the Right: David Cole; "1974": Francine Prose 58:11

1M ago58:11

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Where do we stand with Joe Biden – today? More Democrats are saying Biden needs to step down – Harold Meyerson comments. Also: During the Supreme Court term that just ended, the conservative majority granted new constitutional rights to hedge fund managers, big business—and Donald Trump. David Cole explains the shocking decisions that have transfor…

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You can do it Superman! Little Ricky is Back 32:21

1M ago32:21

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This time will be the best time of all! Episode 52 is soaring high with a Christopher Reeve Legacy favorite! Paul Kaethler, who played Ricky in Superman III, not only got to fly on the big screen but also got behind the controls of some super explosives! All the stories you’ve been waiting for are here, and this episode is also a special video podc…

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VALUE IN TEAMWORK & FINDING THE RIGHT PEOPLE | With Sharon Crow Chapman and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 16:49

1M ago16:49

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In this interview, we hear from Sharon Crow Chapman, CEO and principal designer of Sharon Chapman Design, founded in 2018. Despite launching just before the pandemic, Sharon's firm has thrived, specializing in transforming spaces through interior design. She discusses her journey from having degrees in advertising and communication to becoming a se…

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WHY I BELIEVE IN LEARNING FROM FAILURES | With Ricky Hall and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 24:33

1M ago24:33

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In this interview, we hear from Ricky Hall from Nutrition HQ, a vitamin supplement retail chain with stores in Quincy, Illinois, Mishawaka, Indiana, and a new one opening soon in Vidalia, Georgia. Ricky shares his business journey, emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with other entrepreneurs and continuous self-education. He highlight…

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THE IMPORTANCE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | With Shaun Duvall and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 24:33

1M ago24:33

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In this interview, we hear from Shaun Duvall, founder of the IT staffing company Daivari. He shared insights about his business, emphasizing the importance of consulting, direct hire, and staff augmentation in the IT space. He highlighted the significant changes and challenges faced, especially during COVID-19, and the implementation of the EOS sys…

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TARGETING THE RIGHT AUDIENCE | With Mark Mattei and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 25:31

1M ago25:31

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In this interview, we hear from Mark Mattei, the founder of ME and Media, a video production and marketing company started in 2020 by Mark and his wife. Mark explains that their business creates a wide range of video content for businesses, including YouTube videos, social media reels, website videos, and TV commercials, with a strong emphasis on c…

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What is to be done - about Biden? Harold Meyerson and Marc Cooper; plus Robin Kelley on Thelonious Monk 56:39

1M ago56:39

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What would it take to get Biden to decline the nomination? Polls about the opinion of the Democratic rank-and-file; the views of Democratic senators and House members–those in danger of losing their seats and political careers—and Biden’s own circle, for whom the crucial factor will be their assessment of his legacy. Harold Meyerson comments. Also:…

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR GLOBAL BUSINESS STAY RELEVANT | With Brett Schnitger and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories 25:37

2M ago25:37

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In this interview, we hear from Brett Schnitger, CEO of Stars Design Group. Brett leads a company that designs, develops, and produces apparel through 67 factories in 14 countries. Based in St. Louis, with international offices, Brett shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and informed decision-maki…

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MAKE YOUR EMPLOYEES FEEL EMPOWERED | With Jamie Jay and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 23:00

2M ago23:00

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In this interview, we hear from Jamie Jay, CEO and founder of Bottleneck Distant Assistance, the world's first dedicated distance assistant company. Jamie explains that Bottleneck provides skilled human assistants for various administrative tasks, especially post-COVID, differentiating it from traditional virtual assistants. In his 18 years in the …

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FOSTERING A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT | With Tyson Neal and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 16:29

2M ago16:29

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In this interview, we hear from Tyson Neal, who leads the freight brokerage at Flatworld and Solutions. He shared insights about his company and personal career journey. Flatworld, a third-party logistics provider, was founded 18 years ago by Kirk Farrell and Jeff Rothermick. Tyson joined two years after its inception, initially worked there, left …

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WHY YOU SHOULD USE VIDEOS IN COMMUNICATIONS | With Marc Metz and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 22:42

2M ago22:42

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In this interview, we hear from Marc Metz the owner of Optimus Sales Group - Powered by Sales Xceleration is a company that helps small to medium-sized businesses achieve breakthrough sales growth, discipline, and accountability. He provide great insights on using videos in your communications, a focus on sales daily-work and balancing the demands …

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BOLDNESS, NETWORKING & CONTINOUS LEARNING | With Jennifer Tamborski and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 23:47

2M ago23:47

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In this interview, digital marketing strategist Jennifer Tamborski discussed founding Virtual Marketing Expert, a company dedicated to helping service providers grow and scale their businesses through profitable digital marketing strategies. Tamborski recounted her 20-year journey from virtual assistant to business owner, attributing her success to…

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HOW TO OPEN MULTIPLE BUSINESSES | With Lydia Crespo and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 20:26

2M ago20:26

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In this Business Spotlight interview, Lydia Crespo is a young serial entrepreneur with two businesses and a third planned in a few months. She highlights her journey by opening up her first business, Argaman & Defiance, creating 100% silk scarves naturally dyed by hand in our studio. Five years later in 2019, she opened Cozy Shop is a boutique and …

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BALANCING PERSONAL LIFE WITH BUSINESSES | With Matt Hanlon adn Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 20:01

2M ago20:01

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In this interview, Matt Hanlon discussed founding Select Communications Advisors in 2010 and launching All Aboard Tech to provide tech amenities for multifamily housing. He detailed the challenges retail sector clients face and the importance of diversification. Hanlon emphasized building relationships with lead agents for business growth and addre…

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY | With Jacob Gerringer and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 23:14

2M ago23:14

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In this interview, we hear from Jacob Gerringer, broker of Market Point Realty. He shares his journey and insights. Jacob started as a real estate appraiser in 2000 and later founded Market Point Realty in St. Charles, Missouri, aiming to address gaps he observed in the real estate sector. His company focuses on eliminating transaction surprises, l…

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Trump v. Biden--The Debate; White Voters & the Dems; Ricky Jay 52:18

2M ago52:18

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Trump v. Biden 2024 – before the debate: Biden cannot look old or confused, BUT – in a way, Trump's constant ridiculing of Biden for looking old and confused actually gives Biden his biggest and best opportunity. Harold Meyerson comments. Also: What should the Democrats do about white voters? Most of them have voted for Trump, twice. How much of th…

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Hillary vs. The Squad; Hamas's Endgame; IBM and the Nazis 50:47

2M ago50:47

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It's not just AIPAC that's after Squad member and incumbent representative running for New York's 16th congressional district, Jamaal Bowman – Hillary Clinton has just endorsed his opponent, George Latimer – Harold Meyerson comments. Also: On May 31, Joe Biden declared, “It is time for this war to end.” But the leaders of both Israel and Hamas seem…

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Trump Voters' 'Precarious Manhood"; AIPAC v. The Squad; Women voters after Trump's Guilty Verdict 52:32

2M ago52:32

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Male Trump voters tend to have what researches call 'precarious manhood' – determined by the frequency of their search terms for things such as: "penis enlargement" "Viagra" and "hair restoration" – Harold Meyerson comments Also: The Israel lobby AIPAC is spending millions to defeat Representative Jamaal Bowman in the New York state Democratic prim…

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Gaza, Ukraine, the Border, and Biden; Pundits' problems; Advice for Men 50:23

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What happened to the immediate Gaza cease-fire that Biden called for last week? Last Wednesday, Israel's national security advisor said that he expected Israel's war on Gaza would continue at least until the end of the year – if not longer. Harold Meyerson comments. Next: The punditocracy has been arguing that the guilty verdicts in the Trump trial…

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Free Speech on Campus? Ben Wizner; Biden and Haiti: Amy Wilentz; Abortion Underground: Amy Liittlefield 59:08

3M ago59:08

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Almost 3,000 students have been arrested at more than 60 college campuses protesting American support for Israel’s war in Gaza. Schools have a responsibility to maintain order. But they must not sacrifice the principles of free speech that are core to their educational mission. How have they been doing? Ben Wizner comments. He’s Director of the ACL…

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Biden and the working class: Harold Meyerson; Dems and the Senate: John Nichols; Margo Jefferson's memoir 57:33

3M ago57:33

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Recent polls show Biden's level of support among non-college voters of all races is down to 39% – that's 9 points less than his level of support from those same voters in the 2020 election – Harold Meyerson comments. Next: Democrats in the Senate are going to lose the seat vacated by Joe Manchin in West Virginia – can they hold all the others in No…

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The US, Jews, and Palestine: Harold Meyerson; Elizabeth Kolbert on Climate, Katha Pollitt on Judith Butler 58:13

3M ago58:13

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The most important event in the history of Israel and Palestine was not the 1948 founding of Israel and the Nakba, or Israel’s 1967 occupation of Palestinian territories. It was the outlawing of immigration of Jews (and others) to the US from Russia, Poland, and Eastern and Southern Europe. That was the purpose of the immigration restriction act pa…

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The mob attack at UCLA: David Myers; Hamas and Rape: Azadeh Moaveni; The Age of Insecurity: Astra Taylor. 40:05

3M ago40:05

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Lots of pro-Palestine encampments on college campuses have been attacked by local police, but UCLA was different: a pro-Israel mob attacked the encampment on April 30. The attack continued for three hours before police stepped in, and they didn’t arrest any of the attackers. The next night, the police themselves attacked and shut down the encampmen…

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Gaza Protests From UCLA to Columbia: Harold Meyerson; Rural Voters: Anthony Flaccavento 59:06

3M ago59:06

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On Tuesday, April 30, UCLA failed to protect students when 200 pro-Israel militants -- who were not students -- attacked the pro-Palestine encampment on campus. On Wednesday, thousands of pro-Palestine supporters gathered outside Royce hall; and during the early morning hours on Thursday, May 2, police raided the pro-Palestine encampment themselves…

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UAW victories: Harold Meyerson; Palestine & Israel: May Pundak 42:47

4M ago42:47

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History was made last Friday in Chattanooga, when workers at Volkswagen’s factory there voted to join the United Auto Workers -- by an overwhelming margin, 73 to 27 percent. This was the first major union victory in the South in many decades, and it may mark the rebirth of a powerful union movement. Harold Meyerson comments; he’s editor-at-large of…

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Anti-War Democrats: Harold Meyerson; Trump's Bad Week: John Nichols; Quality TV: John Powers 54:03

4M ago54:03

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Opposition to Biden's unqualified military support for Netanyahu now includes the center of the Democratic party. That reminds some people of 1968 - Harold Meyerson comments. Also: Trump has had a very bad week - in court, in the polls, on the stock market. John Nichols explains. Plus:: TV right now is featuring several prestige historical dramas. …

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Abortion Politics after Arizona: Harold Meyerson; Hamas and the PLO: Hussein Ibish; Birmingham 1963: Diane McWhorter 51:03

4M ago51:03

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The Arizona Supreme Court's action affirming a near-total ban on abortion is great news for Democrats, and not just in that state: Harold Meyerson comments. Also: Why did Hamas decide to provoke massive Israeli retaliation now? Hussein Ibish, who writes for The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Daily Beast, says Hamas had a clear political goal…

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Lemon Heads, Cars & Lying Whores 2:22:46

4M ago2:22:46

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This episode its just Icepick and we discussing Ice Cube offering Caitlyn Clark a 5m contract, more Gotham City madness as we pray for my supporter, sister, and friend who has been missing sinch feb 29th. We also touch on a coon ran social media group that doesn't promote #CYE but will allow other media outlets paint a negative narrative about a yo…

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