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Heard Tell for Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need on folks thinking President Biden is not going to run for re-election in 2024, and the polling numbers that show folks are not dealing with the electoral landscape as it is in real life. We go out to Los Angeles for yet another story of a government official lacking in accountability, this time a fire department leader who not only failed, but got a seven figure payout of taxpayer money. Guest Alys Watson Brown of Young Voices joins us from England to give the UK perspective on Ukraine, the Russian invasion, and the pressure put upon Vladimir Putin and his oligarch friends. Alys discusses how the river of Russian money that has flowed into the UK in recent years was winked at and tolerated, but now is at the forefront of not only sanctions but questions of political and cultural corruptions. She also discusses the performance of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the pivot from COVID-19 restrictions to sanctions and foreign policy, and how the hangover from Brexit and specter of the Afghanistan withdraw are shaping a new vision of the UK's place in Europe and the world. Also, the Senate passes a bill to make Daylight Savings Time permanent, and 100K Britons sign up to take in refugees. All that and more on this Wednesday Edition of Heard Tell. 

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On this Heard Tell Good Talks, guest Dennis Sanders is back on Heard Tell, this time talking about unions, labor, and how things have changed in the world of organized labor. Dennis draws on being the son of autoworkers and growing up in Flint, Michigan to talk frankly about the good side of unions, their limitations, and how unions should be adapting to the modern world and economy to help workers instead of hindering them. Dennis also has a wonderful in-depth series of writing on the rise and fall of Sears and Kmart, and explains how the destruction of the once dominant retailer wasn't just market forces or changing times, but a study in predatory leadership.

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Heard Tell for Tuesday, March 15th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need on poll numbers out regarding whether or not the United States should take in any of the 2 million and counting Ukrainian refugees from the brutal invasion Vladimir Putin is conducting against them, and some grown folk talk about why those numbers are different than when they involve refugees from other parts of the world. Also, we talk about Jeff Zucker, until recently the head of CNN, and how yet another power structures was designed around someone deemed too important to hold to normal standards and accountability, the destruction it wrought on people and broadcast news media, and how important things like journalism are used as cover for very bad actors to do their self-serving deeds. Guest Dennis Sanders is back on Heard Tell, this time talking about unions, labor, and how things have changed in the world of organized labor. Dennis draws on being the son of autoworkers and growing up in Flint, Michigan to talk frankly about the good side of unions, their limitations, and how unions should be adapting to the modern world and economy to help workers instead of hindering them. Dennis also has a wonderful in-depth series of writing on the rise and fall of Sears and Kmart, and explains how the destruction of the once dominant retailer wasn't just market forces or changing times, but a study in predatory leadership. Also, an infuriating story out of Georgia about how local election officials are being harassed, hounded, and their jobs made almost impossible by election conspiracy theorist who have decided to take matters into their own hands, and election boards/officials who don't seem to have any good answers on what to do about them. All that and more on this Tuesday Edition of Heard Tell.

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On this Heard Tell Good Talks, guest Grace Bydalek joins us to explain the term "Calvinball", and how is is an apt description of the uneven rules and contradictory policy coming from governors and others over COVID-19 restriction easing. Also, since Grace is a working actress and performer, we talk some arts & culture, how COVID-19 interrupted the entertainment industry, but also left a bunch of folks missing the important this the arts can provide.

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Heard Tell for Monday, March 14th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need on Russia and China getting closer under crisis, but how that plays into China's history of wanting other countries in their debt, and how a weakened Russia beholden to the Chinese Communist Party is bad for everyone. We discuss the confusing economic messaging of the Biden Administration and the Democratic Party, and parse out what is/isn't their fault with the economy, and what is. Guest Grace Bydalek joins us to explain the term "Calvinball", and how is is an apt description of the uneven rules and contradictory policy coming from governors and others over COVID-19 restriction easing. Also, since Grace is a working actress and performer, we talk some arts & culture, how COVID-19 interrupted the entertainment industry, but also left a bunch of folks missing the important this the arts can provide. Plus, we talk about the looming fight over the Iowa Caucuses, and the Odessa Opera company sings at the barricades in an all-too-real moment of art come to life. All that and more on this Monday Edition of Heard Tell

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Twice on Sunday is Heard Tell reviewing clips from the great guest we had join us during the week. Featuring Journalist/Writer Tod Kelly, Attorney Joshua Crawford, Scientist Dr Michael Siegel, Historian Sarah Stook, and Legal Fellow Andy Jung.

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On this Heard Tell Good Talks, guest Andy Jung of Young Voices joins to discuss the Federal Trade Commission, its history and mission, and why the Biden Administration and others are wanting to use and expand its powers to deal with growing Big Tech issues. But is the FTC the right agency for enforcing things like fair competition law, anti-trust, and consumer harm, and is it bad policy and over extending the FTC to make it regulate things like consumer choice and self-preferencing both online and in store. Andy also explains that the FTC is already - in their own words - lacking the staffing and ability to do its core mission, and this mission creep will not be good for the agency, the government, and especially consumers.

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Heard Tell for Thursday, March 10th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need about discerning out times and recognizing what causes a crisis before it hits the headlines and becomes a disaster. From foreign policy to domestic partisan politics, the "fuel load" of tomorrow's raging issues are noticeable today if we take action on them. We turn down the noise on the growing groupthink that high gas prices will drive people towards electric vehicles, and delve into how emerging technology isn't quite ready to be the be all, end all especially for the working class and below when it comes to the price of admission. Guest Andy Jung of Young Voices joins to discuss the Federal Trade Commission, its history and mission, and why the Biden Administration and others are wanting to use and expand its powers to deal with growing Big Tech issues. But is the FTC the right agency for enforcing things like fair competition law, anti-trust, and consumer harm, and is it bad policy and over extending the FTC to make it regulate things like consumer choice and self-preferencing both online and in store. Andy also explains that the FTC is already - in their own words - lacking the staffing and ability to do its core mission, and this mission creep will not be good for the agency, the government, and especially consumers. Plus, earmarks are back in congress, part of the deadline omnibus package just passed, and a great story out of San Antonio about cheesecake coming to the rescue for one family of Ukrainians. All that and more on this Friday edition of Heard Tell.

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On this Heard Tell Good Talks, guest Sarah Stook returns to Heard Tell with some great historical perspective on the educations of US Presidents. Ivy League vs non-Ivy League, Military and self-taught, to even college dropouts, what does the education paths our president’s have taken tell us, and how some universal issues with higher education apply even to those who end up in the highest office of the land.

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Heard Tell for Thursday, March 10th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need on the "new" Iron Curtain as Russia is isolated with sanctions and Vladimir Putin tries to crack down on information, media, and technology to control the narrative internally on his war of aggression against Ukraine. We compare the information/propaganda efforts of the Cold War to what is happening now and have a stark warning that we cannot apply American sensibilities to a Russian people that are going to be told it is the West’s fault, and a dictator in Putin who will feed Russia’s traditional paranoia and sense of victimhood. Also, the hidden costs of medical care in America are a growing problem, and states passing transparency laws in pricing and billing is only highlighting the issue further. We take a case in Colorado as an example to discuss the highly complicated issue, and how buzzwords and one-size-fits-all solutions often proposed in media/social media aren’t going to help either. Guest Sarah Stook returns to Heard Tell with some great historical perspective on the educations of US Presidents. Ivy League vs non-Ivy League, Military and self-taught, to even college dropouts, what does the education paths our president’s have taken tell us, and how some universal issues with higher education apply even to those who end up in the highest office of the land. Plus, the Supreme Court has ruled on congressional maps for North Carolina and Pennsylvania, and the NFL’s Man of the Year has some pertinent advice about social media and making a difference. All that and more on this Thursday edition of Heard Tell.

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