Best R Reese Podcasts (2025)

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Eugene Hasenfus, Iran-contra, and American Subversion as Foreign Policy (G&R 445) 47:54

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Eugene Hasenfus died this week. He had been part of a covert operation to supply weapons to the anti-Sandinista group known as the "contras." As part of this activity, he was in an airplane shot down over Nicaragua while doing an arms delivery. His capture exposed a massive scheme by the U.S. government to sell arms to Iran in exchange for freeing …

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ENCORE: State murders of Nuns in El Salvador and Black Panther Fred Hampton repression at home and abroad (G&R 444) 1:06:32

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This week is the anniversary of two events which define the State in the U.S., both in the past and today. In 1969, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Chicago Police Dept. assassinated Black Panther leader Fred Hampton and his associate Mark Clark while they slept in Hampton's home. Hampton had been an up and coming, inspiring, leade…

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What About Your Friends! 1:41:53

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Ramont and Reese decided “Why not gather the whole crew and risk our friendships on air?” So for this FRIENDSGIVING special, they invited the people who know them best and talk the most trash to sit around the mics and let the drama simmer like mac and cheese that took too long in the oven. This episode is a front-row seat to the beautifully dysfun…

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Trump vs. Mark Kelly... War Crimes, Venezuela and Blowback (G&R 443) 41:53

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Mark Kelly and other former military and intelligence community members now in Congress posted a video calling on active service members to refuse illegal orders. This happened while the Trump administration contines to strike alleged “drug boats” in the Caribbean and the Pacific. At the same time, a former Afghan child soldier shot two members of …

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Energy Career Transition: Lessons from Mark Castiglione 39:16

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In this episode, host Rachel Reece sits down with Mark Castiglione, Partner of Oil & Gas Strategy at Veriten, to unpack three decades of career pivots, leadership lessons, and strategic insight across the energy industry. From early engineering roots in Burlington Resources, to Enron, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, board…

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Best of G&R : Noam Chomsky on Why the Democrats Suck (G&R 442) 1:02:48

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Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City Mayor's race , Marjorie Taylor Green splits from Trump, Schumer and Jefferies punch to their left and Trump wages war on everyone . As the divisions in both major parties begin to crack, we're reposting our 2022 interview with Prof. Noam Chomsky about the dramatic shift to the far right in American politics beg…

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November 22, 1963 . . . The myths, fables, and conspiracies of JFK after 62 years (G&R 441) 59:12

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Green & Red has been at the forefront of refuting the various romantic versions, lies,and conspiracy theories about JFK and we once again discuss the reality of Kennedy. For decades now, especially after Oliver Stone's JFK created the idea that Kennedy had changed course and was going to withdraw from Vietnam, develop a relationship with Cuba, and …

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80 Years of Cold War: What it was, why it happened, what it means. (G&R 440) 51:53

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When World War II ended 80 years ago, the fighting ended but global stability and peace did not emerge. Instead, a "Cold War" between the forces of capitalism and communism, represented by the U.S. and Soviet Union, dominated global politics and led to instability, interventions, wars, a militarized economy, a mass-surveillance National Security St…

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Tool Or Takeover? The AI Question Everyone’s Asking 36:22

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In this episode of An Ounce of Prevention, host Rachel Reece sits down with the one and only Chuck Yates—investor, podcaster, and self-proclaimed “Galactic Viceroy of Collide”—to explore how AI is transforming the energy industry. Chuck shares the unexpected origin story of Collide, how a media venture evolved into enterprise AI software, and what …

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#COP30: " One out of every 25 attendees is a fossil fuel lobbyist, which frankly, is horrifying." w/ climate campaigner Collin Rees (G&R 439) 20:37

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In our latest, Scott talks with climate campaigner Collin Rees (@collinrees) in Belem Brazil for COP 30. They discuss what's happening on the ground, the high concentration of fossil fuel lobbyists at the conference, who's sending oil to Israel, Trump, Gavin Newsom and more. Bio// Collin Rees is the US Campaign Director at Oil Change International.…

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Genocide in Indonesia: Anti-Communism, US Aid and Millions Dead w/ Dr. Clinton Fernandes (G&R 438) 1:08:42

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It's the 60th anniversary of the failed coup in Indonesia, the rise of the dictator Suharto and the removal of popular leader Sukarno. The events that followed the coup led to a period mass killings across the archipelago nation. It's estimated that anywhere between 500,000-3 million people, mostly members of the PKI (the Indonesian Communist Party…

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Is Trump Wounded? Are the Dems Alive? Is the GOP in a civil war? Elections and a changing landscape (G&R 437) 48:44

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The Democratic Party won big on Tuesday but what does it mean? They're still running away from Zohran Mandani while promoting "centrists" like Navy Vet Mikie Sherrill and CIA operative Abigail Spanberger. Meanwhile, there's conflict within the Republican Party brewing with Marjorie Taylor Greene possibly seeing cracks in Trump's armor and calling h…

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Untitled and Slightly Unhinged 1:05:39

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Reese kicks things off with a heartfelt (and hilarious) Support Black Businesses PSA while rocking his “Fresh Prince of Capricorn” tee from his buddy Ryan (IG: @DapperDopeness). He wastes zero time diving into a weekend recap with Ramont featuring a birthday brunch for Moyatu (IG @TheLipMama), a pillow mist–making class, dope art, and some very deb…

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Dick Cheney, The Original Trump . . . Farewell to a War Criminal and Gangster for Capitalism (G&R 436) 26:39

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Arch-war criminal and former Vice-President Dick Cheney has died. A consummate DC insider who was White House Chief-of-Staff, Defense Secretary, CEO of Halliburton, and Vice President, he shaped and reshaped the GOP and the conservative movement. Responsible for the Global War on Terror and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, he promoted the invasion…

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How Billionaires Burn the Rest of Us w/ Author Chuck Collins (G&R 435) 1:00:46

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The economy the past 5 years have been really rough. High food prices. Skyrocketing housing prices. Unemployment rates are creeping up. The government shutdown has escalated economic precarity even more. At the root of all of this is the billionaire class. In our latest, we talk with author and policy analyst Chuck Collins (@inequalityorg) about th…

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Hidden Reserves: Marginal Well Tax Credit 13:21

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In this episode of An Ounce of Prevention, host Rachel Reece is joined by Maggie Caldwell, Managing Director in the Opportunities Tax Advisory Practice, to discuss an often-overlooked benefit in the energy industry: the Marginal Well Tax Credit. Together, they break down how this unique credit works, who qualifies, and how businesses can claim sign…

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One Uprising After Another: The Eros Effect in Asia and Beyond w/ Scholar George Katsiaficas (G&R 434) 54:30

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In this episode of the #GreenAndRedPodcast, historian #GeorgeKatsiaficas discusses the #ErosEffect and recent #AsianUprisings shaping global resistance.Mass political awakenings have occurred recently in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and most recently, Madagascar. This is part of an overall pattern of mass movements called “The Eros Effe…

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The Troubling History of Texas Eugenics w/ Dr. Michael Phillips and Betsy Friauf (G&R 433) 58:34

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In our latest episode, we talk with Michael Phillips and Betsy Friauf about their new book "The Purifying Knife" and the history of eugenics in Texas and beyond. Bios//Dr. Michael Phillips (@drmphillipsut.bsky.social) is an American historian specializing in the history of Texas, racism in the United States, right-wing extremism, and apocalyptic re…

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Oct. 26: Come to our panel on "What To Know About Resisting State Authority" w/ Author Will Potter and More! 3:03

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Join us on October 26th at 7pm for a panel on resisting state repression. The panel will feature journalist and author Will Potter, Meg Calaw with Gabriela Berkeley, civil rights and criminal defense attorney John Viola, Sara Kershnar from the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network . RSVP for the Panel (in person and watch on our YouTube channel…

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The 1031 Exchange Advantage 13:27

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In this episode of An Ounce of Prevention, guest host Miranda Caballero, Senior Associate from R. Reese & Associates, delivers an insightful double feature for business owners and investors. First, she breaks down a recent Fifth Circuit case — WorldVue Connect Global LLC v. Szuch — highlighting lessons about non-compete clauses, confidential inform…

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Saving Ourselves From Big Car w/ Author David Obst (G&R 431) 44:50

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In our latest, we talk with author David Obst about how “Big Car”—the complex of automotive, oil, insurance, media, and political interests—has shaped how we live, move, and die.Bio//David Obst is an American literary agent and author of “Saving Ourselves from Big Car.”——🎸 Outro- "Cars" by Gary Neumann🔗 Links🌐 David’s Website: https://www.stopbigca…

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The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook w/ Organizer Nadine Bloch (G&R 430) 41:01

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In real time, , we're seeing Trump's authoritarian forces moving to consolidate power with an "authoritarian playbook" used in the past and other parts of the world. While institutions like the Democratic Party, Harvard and Columbia and the nation's big law firms capitulate, we're seeing resistance from the streets of Washington D.C., Chicago, Port…

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Trump's War on Venezuela w/ Dr. Rodrigo Acuña (G&R 429) 57:59

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In recent weeks, the U.S. has bombed multiple alleged Venezuelan “drug boats” at sea, killing at least 21 people without providing any clear evidence that they were involved in drug trafficking or linked to the government in Caracas. The U.S. has also increased its military footprint in the Caribbean and placed a $50 million bounty on President Nic…

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Trump's Ever Widening Crackdown on the "Left" w/ journalist Adam Federman (G&R 428) 15:51

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In our latest, Scott talks with journalist Adam Federman (@adamfederman) about recent developments of the Trump administration targeting organizations, donors and individuals who oppose them. Bio// Adam Federman works at Type Investigations as a reporting fellow. He has written extensively on corporate and police spying on environmental activists, …

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Lie to Me! 1:24:21

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Kids' Meals Gala Spotlight 17:55

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The Movement to Save the Rainforest w/ "environmental pitbull" Randy Hayes (G&R 427) 53:59

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Trump at War with the Military? Civil-Military Conflict in the U.S. (G&R 42 44:55

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This week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump ranted to the assembled leadership of the U.S. armed forces about fitness, wokeness and the "war within." Hegseth told the generals and admirals that they were too fat, while low energy Trump gave a rambling speech about many things that included using American cities a "training grounds" fo…

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Political Violence Isn't a "Both Sides" Issue...Ruling Class Repression in America (G&R 425) 41:05

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Trump issued an executive order last week saying he was directing the federal government to “a national strategy to investigate and disrupt networks, entities, and organizations that foment political violence ..." He and his administration have maintained that political violence and domestic terrorism in the U.S. comes from a vast network left and …

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Guerrilla Ecologies: A History of Green Capitalism and Eco-Militancy w/ Prof. John Maerhofer (G&R 424) 44:50

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This week is United Nations Climate Week in New York City. During his address to the U.N., Trump talked about the climate crisis being a hoax and how "the environmentalists want to kill all the cow." To discuss the climate crisis with a lens of resistance and militancy, Scott talks with Prof. John Maerhofer, lecturer at Rutgers, and author of "Guer…

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Disturbing Peter Theil's Anti-Christ Antics w/ Jeff Grubler of Bad Taste for A Good Cause (G&R 423) 32:21

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n the latest G&R, Scott talks with street theater organizer and "stable" creative genius Jeff Grubler (@jeffgrubler) about his troupe's recent actions against Peter Theil's five-part lecture on the anti-christ at San Francisco's Commonwealth ClubBio//Jeff Grubler, the founder of Bad Taste For A Good Cause, is a proud Jewish American and Marxist (of…

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Constance White with Impact a Hero 20:40

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In this special episode of An Ounce of Prevention, guest host Morgan Gilmore continues our three-part spotlight series on the inspiring nonprofits supported by the inaugural Dealmaker’s Haunted Hall A&D Halloween Gala. This week, Morgan sits down with Constance White, Executive Director of Impact a Hero which is out of Houston, Texas, an organizati…

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How Communities are Resisting San Diego’s Housing Crisis w/ Organizer Jose Lopez (G&R 422) 25:09

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In part two of our series on private equity giant Blackstone, Scott talks ACCE San Diego director Jose Lopez about housing crisis in San Diego and Blackstone’s role in it. Bio// Jose Lopez is the San Diego director for the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE). -------------------- Outro- "Green and Red Blues" by Moody 🔗 Links 🎙…

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R.I.P. Robert Redford...Appreciation for an Iconic Actor, Director, Environmentalist and Activist (G&R 421) 21:06

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We've been long inspired and touched by Robert Redford's career in film and politics. He was a screen idol who challenged America's status quo. From acting in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Three Days of the Condor and All The President's Men to directing Ordinary People and the Milagro Beanfield War, he took on roles, and later directing proj…

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How to Wage Peace in These Dark Times w/ CODEPINK's Jodie Evans (G&R 420) 44:24

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In our latest, Scott talks with Jodie Evans, co-founder of CODEPINK, about the recent disruption of Trump and co's dinner in D.C., ongoing protests against the genocide on Capitol Hill and the upcoming climate march in NYC. Bio// Jodie Evans (@MsJodieEvans) is the co-founder of CODEPINK and the after-school writing program 826LA, and serves on the …

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ENCORE: Remembering 911 and America's Forever War (G&R 419) 1:17:45

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This week, Israel bombed Hamas leadership in Qatar in a brazen attack within the Arab state. This is a two year genocide in Gaza, moves to annex the West Bank, a 12 day war with Iran, a two month war in Lebanon, and attacks on Tunis, Yemen and Syria. In this encore episode from 2020, we offered personal recollections, talked about the larger histor…

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The Defense Department wasn't Woke, It was an Agent for Empire and Repression (G&R 418) 48:31

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Donald Trump recently reverted the name of the Dept. of Defense to Dept. of War. He, and his cronies, claim that the Dept of Defense is too woke and needs to return to a "warrior culture." Never one to be confused with a genius, Trump misses the history of why the Department of Defense came into being in 1947 and how it was a blueprint for America …

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Dats My Best Friend 1:17:27

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On this episode of A Lil R and R Podcast... Reese is on a mission to have a heart-to-heart with "Jennifer" about her scandalous entanglement with "Cheyanne’s" husband. Meanwhile, his therapist’s suggestion to “get out and meet people” backfired when he caught a stomach bug that almost took him out completely!! Ramont keeps things simple with panhan…

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Compudopt Gala Spotlight 21:01

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In this special episode of An Ounce of Prevention, guest host Morgan Gilmore continues the three-part series spotlighting the incredible charities benefiting from the inaugural Dealmaker’s Haunted Hall A&D Halloween Gala. Today’s conversation features Megan Steckly, CEO of Compudopt, an organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide by provi…

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Civil Rights Attorney Ron Kuby on Flag Burning “This executive order means absolutely nothing” (G&R 417) 54:25

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In 1989, and again 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled flag burning a First Amendment protected action. In 2025, Trump has issued an executive order banning flag burning. Trump's executive order mean absolutely nothing. But, it is part of his administration's greater plan to roll back civil liberties in the U.S. In our latest, we talk with legendary…

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Best of G&R: Happy Scrappy Labor Day!! The Ruling Class vs Radical Organizing (G&R 414) 41:58

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Encore of our 2023 Labor Day episode. Green & Red celebrates (American) Labor Day . . . we talk a little about the history of the day, the co-optation strategy behind it, and current conditions for labor and unions in the U.S. Labor in the U.S. has momentum, and the organizing efforts and strikes are ramping up. ------------------------------------…

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Hurricane Katrina, 20 Years Later and "the long slow history of disaster..." w/ scott crow (G&R 413) 47:25

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20 years ago this week Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast. On August 29th, the levees broke and created a humanitarian crisis rarely seen before, seen too often now. Over 1800 people died and over a million evacuated with hundreds of thousands being permanently displaced in the aftermath. In the neighborhood of Algiers, a group of an…

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Don’t Get Burn By The WARN Act 9:50

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Understanding the WARN Act and Its Impact on Business Transactions In this episode, host Rachel Reese unpacks the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), a critical but often overlooked law that can significantly impact companies during plant closures, mass layoffs, and large-scale transactions. With recent examples like Chevr…

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"Just no place for street fighting man.." How Dems Shun Street Politics (G&R 412) 46:08

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Contrary to what happens in many other parts of the world and within Trump’s GOP, the Democratic Party leadership shuns street protests. In fact, discouraging street politics is part of the it’s strategy of punching left. In the latest G&R, we talk about street protests, the corporate Democrats and how political parties and figures have used protes…

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How Corporate Landlord Blackstone Perpetuates the Housing Crisis w/ Jordan Ash of PESP (G&R 411) 32:22

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Since 2008, and even more since 2018 and 2023, private equity firms have been buying up real estate and rental properties across the U.S. No firm has preyed up on peoples' precarity more than private equity firm Blackstone. The fimr is the largest landlord in the United States by... a LOT. It owns 100,00 more rental units than its next closest comp…

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Frontline Resistance to Fossil Fuel Finance From the Gulf South to Richmond, CA (G&R 410) 1:25:28

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We’re living in challenging times with an escalating climate disaster devastating communities from Texas and Louisiana to Richmond, CA. Few institutions are as responsible for these crisis as Wall Street and Big Insurance companies. We’re also living in a time where large numbers of people have taken to the streets to confront those responsible for…

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"Fraud of Recycling": Industry Promotes Recyclingas False Solution to Plastic Crisis (G&R 409) 47:26

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This week as the negotiations for a Global Plastic Treaty fail in Geneva, Switzerland over a cap on plastic production, we look at the undue influence of the fossil fuel and plastic industries. False solutions to the climate crisis, and now the plastic pollution crisis, are part of an industry playbook to misinform the public and deflect from actua…

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Therapy, Questions and Tubi!?!? 1:37:23

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On this episode of A Lil R and R Podcast... Reese opens up about his realization that it’s time for therapy, while Ramont shares that he’s still working through his relationship with his father. Reese, on the other hand, is at peace with the relationship that he and his stepfather DO NOT have. It’s not all deep talk...Ramont calls out Tubi (“count …

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The Acreage Swap Playbook 25:41

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In this episode, we're joined by Chris Canon, VP of Land at Ridge Runner Resources II, LLC, for a candid and insightful conversation that pulls back the curtain on the complex world of land deals in the energy industry. With years of hands-on experience navigating high-stakes negotiations and intricate transactions, Chris offers a wealth of knowled…

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Democrats Skip Out of Texas, Non-Compliance Trainings and DC Free w/ Patrick Young (G&R 408) 44:48

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Scott talks with organizer and comrade Patrick Young (@patrickjyoung.bsky.social) about the state of resistance eight months into the Trump Administration. They get into the act of disobedience that the Texas Democrats take to avoid federal redistricting. They also talk about the mass non-compliance trainings happening, how DC is preparing for a po…