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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3>A former prosecutor's take on corruption in the Trump Administration, and how Big Tech algorithms, foreign trolls, and special interest groups work to extract our money and votes.  It doesn't matter which political party you're in or whether you're brand new to politics -- learn how to spot a con man and then spread the word. </h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Russian Oil Con</title>
			<itunes:title>The Russian Oil Con</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[What the hell is going on with this Russian diesel deal and Trump&#39;s betrayal of Ukraine? Let&#39;s discuss (1) Putin&#39;s recent offer to hand over Lukoil, a massive Russian oil company, as part of &quot;peace negotiations&quot; with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff; (2) the scandal brewing as the White House denies they compromised Ukraine&#39;s Starlink / Starbridge access during recent Russian missile assaults on Kyiv, where there is U.S. personnel assisting Ukraine; and (3) how Katie Zacharia&#39;s brief yet controversial tenure as Press Secretary may have been part of the whole ploy. Plenty to see here!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What the hell is going on with this Russian diesel deal and Trump&#39;s betrayal of Ukraine? Let&#39;s discuss (1) Putin&#39;s recent offer to hand over Lukoil, a massive Russian oil company, as part of &quot;peace negotiations&quot; with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff; (2) the scandal brewing as the White House denies they compromised Ukraine&#39;s Starlink / Starbridge access during recent Russian missile assaults on Kyiv, where there is U.S. personnel assisting Ukraine; and (3) how Katie Zacharia&#39;s brief yet controversial tenure as Press Secretary may have been part of the whole ploy. Plenty to see here!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Pay-to-Play Con</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:36:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bribes, kickbacks, and consulting fees, oh my!  Today we tackle federal contracting and procurement - which sound boring but are excellent ways to con the country.  If you've ever wondered how your tax money could so easily line the pockets of corrupt DHS officials, this episode is for you.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bribes, kickbacks, and consulting fees, oh my!  Today we tackle federal contracting and procurement - which sound boring but are excellent ways to con the country.  If you've ever wondered how your tax money could so easily line the pockets of corrupt DHS officials, this episode is for you.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Election Con</title>
			<itunes:title>The Election Con</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Trump is working to compromise our election system using force and changes to our voting process. Today I share why I'm 100% certain he plans to declare a "national emergency" to claim more power in months to come; why Trump is just like scammers who text you; and simple steps you can take to protect your vote from interference. Every con man thrives on the element of surprise, so predicting what he will do is a first line of defense.  This promises to be the first of many episodes on the contours of Trump's Election Con.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>The Four Rules of Con Men</title>
			<itunes:title>The Four Rules of Con Men</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:31:50 GMT</pubDate>
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