A new poll conducted by The Wall Street Journal in collaboration with the University of Chicago found that 56% of Americans believe that a four-year degree is no longer worth the cost. Skepticism is highest among those aged 18 to 34, the target demographic for colleges. The poll also found that only 44% of women, regardless of political affiliation, believe that college is worth it. College enrollment is down by 1.3 million students over the past four years, equating to $60 billion in lost tuition revenue for colleges.

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I want to talk to you about Dan Snyder, the owner of the Washington Commanders, and the actions he has taken during his 24-year tenure. From building a fence around the stadium to prevent fans from parking for free, to charging admission fees for fans to attend training camp, to failing to address complaints of misconduct by team officials, it's no wonder why pretty much everyone seems to hate this guy - the league, the other NFL owners, the team's players and staff, and the fans.

Under Snyder's ownership, the team has lost nearly 60% of its games and hasn't won a playoff game in nearly 20 years, yet he's now selling the team for a whopping $6 billion.

It's important to learn from his example and decide what truly matters to you. Is it wealth and success at any cost or integrity and respect? It's up to you to make that call.

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From passion to pariah: How Washington fell out of love with its NFL team -- and came to despise its owner (The Washington Post)

Wall Street Journal/University of Chicago poll -- Ric's podcast from April 3, 2023

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The world of cryptocurrency is rapidly evolving, and I'm worried that the United States is getting left behind.

Here in the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seems more interested in enforcing crypto regulations than fostering innovation. Their proposed rule to effectively ban advisors from recommending or investing client assets in crypto is worrying, and it seems like we're missing out on the potential benefits of this technology.

I urge you to stay informed about the rapidly-evolving world of crypto and make informed decisions about investing in this space. Don't let fear and uncertainty hold you back from the potential opportunities that this technology can offer.

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Rendering Innovation Kaput: Statement on Amending the Definition of Exchange by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

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Today, I discuss the Human Cell Atlas and how it is transforming medical research. The Human Genome Project mapped the entire genome, but now the focus is on the 37 trillion cells in the human body. The Human Cell Atlas has identified thousands of cell categories, and researchers plan to have a first draft of the full atlas in just two years. This research has already led to discoveries in cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer, and will ultimately lead to the eradication of disease and extension of healthy life.

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We've talked a lot this week about how you're going to live for a long time. That's a good thing because your kids are counting on it. Now, not because they love you, although, okay, I'll assume they do. It's because you're probably giving them money.

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In 2019, there were 470,000 ATMs all across the United States. Today, are there more or less?

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Winners Announced in Best in Business Book Awards

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Today, we're going to talk about scams. One scam in particular, and it's the biggest scam in investing today, ESG. It's a good sales pitch.

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And spoiler alert, if you haven't listened to yesterday's podcast, go listen to that now before you listen to this podcast today. Yesterday's podcast is only six minutes, so go listen to that real quick.

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Crypto has been around for more than a decade. Bitcoin, the first and most famous cryptocurrency is now worth more than $25,000, and there are thousands of other coins and tokens out there. But what is cryptocurrency exactly?

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We've been talking about retirement security lately, what's going on in France and South Korea, and how this is a global problem. All around the world. We're living longer and producing fewer babies, and that means all over the world, fewer people are working and paying into Social Security and similar government retirement plans. And more people are retired and taking money out. All these programs are going broke.

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