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Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks: The Weekly Wrap "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks” is LIVE Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM CST on iHeart's NewsTalk 99.5 WRNO in New Orleans and 104.9 WBUV in Biloxi. Gregory keeps you informed about what's going on with your money and the financial world. Gregory also helps people with their financial situations through calls, texts from the app, and social media.
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#468 – Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions
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Janna Levin is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist specializing in black holes, cosmology of extra dimensions, topology of the universe, and gravitational waves. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep468-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, et…
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Tim Sweeney is a legendary video game programmer, founder and CEO of Epic Games that created the Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament, and many other groundbreaking and influential video games. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep467-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to …
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#466 – Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao
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Jeffrey Wasserstrom is a historian of modern China. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep466-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/jeffrey-wasserstrom-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex:…
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#465 – Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking
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Robert Rodriguez is a legendary filmmaker and creator of Sin City, El Mariachi, Desperado, Spy Kids, Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Alita: Battle Angel, The Faculty, and his newest venture Brass Knuckle Films. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep465-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give …
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#464 – Dave Smith: Israel, Ukraine, Epstein, Mossad, Conspiracies & Antisemitism
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Dave Smith is a comedian, libertarian, political commentator, and the host of Part of the Problem podcast. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep464-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/dave-smith-transcript…
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Episode 1329: The Weekly Wrap 03.29.25
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In this comprehensive episode of "Winning at Life® with Gregory Ricks," host Gregory Ricks tackles a wide range of critical financial topics, from the latest developments in government legislation and economic trends to the importance of having open conversations with family members about their financial well-being. Gregory is joined by Dwayne Stei…
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#463 – Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza
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Douglas Murray is the author of On Democracies and Death Cults, The War on The West, and The Madness of Crowds. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep463-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/douglas-murray-2…
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Ezra Klein is one of the most influential voices representing the left-wing of American politics. He is a columnist for the NY Times and host of The Ezra Klein Show. Derek Thompson is a writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast. Together they have written a new book titled Abundance that lays out a set of ideas for the future of …
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Episode 1328: The Weekly Wrap 03.22.25
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In this episode, Gregory covers Investment strategies and diversification, Medicare, Tax implications of Social Security benefits, and Strategies for managing healthcare costs and choosing the right plan. Joined by Brandon Blanchard Wealth Advisor at Gregory Ricks & Associates. Brandon works alongside Gregory Ricks and specializes in helping client…
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#461 – ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God
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ThePrimeagen (aka Michael Paulson) is a programmer who has educated, entertained, and inspired millions of people to build software and have fun doing it. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep461-sc See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. CONTACT LEX: Feedbac…
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#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace
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Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. On YouTube this episode is available in English, Hindi, Russian (and soon other languages). Captions and voice-over audio tracks are provided (for the main episode video on YouTube) in English, Hindi, Russian, and the original mixed-language version, with subtitles available in your preferred language. …
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Episode 1326: The Weekly Wrap Replay 03.08.25
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In this episode of Winning at Life® with Gregory Ricks, Gregory discusses government spending, concerns about national debt, the need to reduce deficit spending, and the importance of balancing the budgets. Gregory shares insights on market volatility and recent market downturn. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about maximizing th…
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Episode 1325: The Weekly Wrap 2.8.25
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In this episode of Winning at Life® with Gregory Ricks, Gregory is joined by Jude Heath, CPA, and Janae Bridges, Wealth Advisor at Gregory Ricks & Associates. They discuss smart money moves for using your tax refund, including saving for emergencies, paying off debt, and investing in yourself. The conversation also covers important updates on the S…
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Episode 1324: The Weekly Wrap 2.1.25
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In this episode of Winning at Life®, host Gregory Ricks dives into the latest updates on the Social Security Fairness Act and how it will impact retirees. He's joined by Wealth Advisor Brandon Blanchard to discuss the challenges the Social Security Administration is facing in implementing the new law, and the importance of having a diversified reti…
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#459 – DeepSeek, China, OpenAI, NVIDIA, xAI, TSMC, Stargate, and AI Megaclusters
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Dylan Patel is the founder of SemiAnalysis, a research & analysis company specializing in semiconductors, GPUs, CPUs, and AI hardware. Nathan Lambert is a research scientist at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) and the author of a blog on AI called Interconnects. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep459…
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#458 – Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America
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Marc Andreessen is an entrepreneur, investor, co-creator of Mosaic, co-founder of Netscape, and co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep458-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcr…
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#457 – Jennifer Burns: Milton Friedman, Ayn Rand, Economics, Capitalism, Freedom
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Jennifer Burns is a historian of ideas, focusing on the evolution of economic, political, and social ideas in the United States in the 20th century. She wrote two biographies, one on Milton Friedman, and the other on Ayn Rand. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep457-sc See below for timestamps, transc…
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Episode 1323: The Weekly Wrap 1.11.25
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Tax Season Strategies, Social Security Changes, and Retirement Planning Insights! In this jam-packed episode, host Gregory Ricks welcomes Jude Heath, a CPA from J. Heath & Company, to dive deep into the world of taxes, financial planning, and preparing for the future. First, Jude shares critical deadlines and tips to get your tax documents in order…
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Episode 1322: The Weekly Wrap 1.4.25
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For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on: WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm OR For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://grego…
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#456 – Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine, War, Peace, Putin, Trump, NATO, and Freedom
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine. On YouTube this episode is available in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Captions and voice-over audio tracks are provided in English, Ukrainian, Russian, and the original mixed-language version, with subtitles available in your preferred language. To listen to the original mixed language version, pl…
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Episode 1321: The Weekly Wrap 12.21.24
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In this comprehensive episode of "Winning at Life® with Gregory Ricks," host Gregory Ricks tackles a wide range of critical financial topics, from the latest developments in government legislation and economic trends to the importance of having open conversations with family members about their financial well-being. Gregory is joined by Dwayne Stei…
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#455 – Adam Frank: Alien Civilizations and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
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Adam Frank is an astrophysicist studying star systems and the search for extraterrestrial life and alien civilizations. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep455-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/adam-fra…
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Episode 1320: The Weekly Wrap 12.7.24
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Gregory Ricks and Jude Heath discussed financial planning and tax preparation strategies. They emphasized the importance of proactive tax planning, especially with the recent stay on the beneficial ownership reporting requirement. Jude highlighted the need to update digital currency transactions and the potential impact of upcoming tax law changes.…
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#454 – Saagar Enjeti: Trump, MAGA, DOGE, Obama, FDR, JFK, History & Politics
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Saagar Enjeti is a political journalist & commentator, co-host of Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar and The Realignment Podcast. He is exceptionally well-read, and the books he recommends are always fascinating and eye-opening. You can check out all the books he mentions in this episode here: https://lexfridman.com/saagar-books Thank you for …
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Episode 1319: The Weekly Wrap 11.23.24
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Gregory Ricks and Wes Blanchard discusses the importance of estate planning, emphasizing the need for wills and powers of attorney. They highlight the risks of holographic wills, which can often be challenged in court. Wes shared insights from a seminar at Loyola Law School, noting that most estate litigation cases involve handwritten wills. They s…
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#453 – Javier Milei: President of Argentina – Freedom, Economics, and Corruption
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Javier Milei is the President of Argentina. This episode is available in both English and Spanish. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep453-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/javier-milei-transcript CONTA…
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Episode 1318: The Weekly Wrap 11.16.24
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Gregory Ricks and Dwayne Stein discussed the importance of home ownership and financial planning. They highlighted the recent rate cut's minimal impact on mortgage rates and emphasized the long-term benefits of home ownership, including building equity. Dwayne noted that 40% of U.S. households are free and clear of mortgage debt, underscoring the s…
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#452 – Dario Amodei: Anthropic CEO on Claude, AGI & the Future of AI & Humanity
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Dario Amodei is the CEO of Anthropic, the company that created Claude. Amanda Askell is an AI researcher working on Claude’s character and personality. Chris Olah is an AI researcher working on mechanistic interpretability. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep452-sc See below for timestamps, transcrip…
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Episode 1317: The Weekly Wrap 11.9.24
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Gregory Ricks and Jude Heath discussed the future of taxes, focusing on the potential impact of the new administration. They highlighted the importance of tax efficiency and the benefits of no tax on overtime and tips. They also addressed the need for Social Security tax reform, suggesting inflation-adjusted brackets. Additionally, they covered the…
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Episode 1316: The Weekly Wrap 11.2.24
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On this week's episode of Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks, Gregory discusses the upcoming time change, emphasizing the importance of being proactive with health and finances. He highlighted the benefits of reading articles and staying informed through his news blog. Gregory shared his health journey, including weight loss and visceral fat reduct…
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Episode 1315: The Weekly Wrap 10.26.24
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Gregory Ricks and Dwayne Stein discuss the current state of the mortgage market, emphasizing the importance of understanding the difference between federal funds rates and mortgage rates. They note that despite the Fed's recent 50 basis point rate cut, mortgage rates have risen, with 30-year conventional rates now at 6.9%. They highlight the challe…
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#451 – Rick Spence: CIA, KGB, Illuminati, Secret Societies, Cults & Conspiracies
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Rick Spence is a historian specializing in the history of intelligence agencies, espionage, secret societies, conspiracies, the occult, and military history. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep451-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Trans…
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