Day Break | Record Incomes, Record Diesel & Canada’s Global Pivot --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:19 – Will Fry, founder and CEO of American Operator. Fry discusses the looming leadership transition facing American businesses as a significant share of CEOs approach retirement age. He examines succession planning, the next generation of business leadership, and what companies can do to prepare for the departure of Baby Boomer executives. 28:18 – Dr. James Thorp, Chief of Maternal & Prenatal Health at The Wellness Company. Dr. Thorp discusses the XFG COVID variant, the latest mRNA COVID vaccines, and approaches to prevention and treatment as respiratory illnesses increase. He also addresses concerns raised by some patients about vaccination and spike proteins and discusses healthcare policy as the election season approaches. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:32 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:32 – Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom. Von Spakovsky discusses a child-custody dispute involving Catholic parents and their child’s gender transition. He examines the parents’ legal claims, the actions of state authorities, and the broader constitutional questions involving parental rights, religious liberty, and government authority. 57:40 – Mike Britton, Co-Founder of Artillery Tea. Britton welcomes back Pumpkin Payload for the fall and explains what distinguishes the seasonal blend from typical pumpkin-flavored drinks. He discusses its ingredients, the company’s tea sachets, and the broader mission customers support when purchasing Artillery Tea. 1:06:39 – Luke Niforatos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions and Smart Approaches to Marijuana. Niforatos discusses the increasingly dangerous illicit drug supply, including the risk of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. He examines prevention strategies and policy approaches aimed at reducing overdose deaths before they occur. 1:55:28 - Monologue 1:25:57 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights fall events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations across Michigan, helping listeners find their next autumn adventure. 1:36:13 – Dr. Siri Terjesen, professor at Florida Atlantic University and author of a new Club for Growth Foundation white paper. Dr. Terjesen discusses the role of proxy advisory firms and shareholder activists in corporate America, along with proposals aimed at increasing transparency and accountability. She explains the market-based reforms outlined in her paper and how they could affect investors and corporate governance. 1:45:11 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss rising gasoline and diesel prices alongside record-high median household income and what those trends mean for family budgets. They also explore Vermont’s Mountain School, where students spend a semester living and working on a farm with limited technology and a greater emphasis on hands-on learning and responsibility. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below:
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