Episodes

Scams are everywhere. Who is stopping them? Former FTC attorneys Monica Vaca and Kati Daffan explain how two Supreme Court decisions weakened the Federal Trade Commission: one cut off its main route to getting consumers' money back, and one ended its independence from the White House. On Profit, Power and Policy, Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher ask what happens to consumer protection when the referee loses its whistle. #FTC #ConsumerProtection #Scams Let us know what you think https://www.instagram....

With the 2026 midterms weeks away, the flood of attack ads has already begun. In this episode of Profit, Power, and Policy, Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher help you separate rhetoric from reality. We look at how Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump built reputations that outran the facts, fact-check misleading ads in Senate races from Texas to Maine, and explain why so many campaigns now run against an invented version of their opponent instead of on their own record. Is business undermining democracy? Te...

Former business school dean and healthcare finance researcher Katherine Jervis joins Profit, Power and Policy to break down how nonprofit hospitals justify billions in tax exemptions through "community benefits," why inner-city hospitals keep closing, and what a new congressional bill (HR 9504) could mean for transparency. We also cover Medicaid cuts under the "One Big Beautiful Bill," pharmacy benefit manager pricing games, and Senator Andy Kim's Medikids proposal. Subscribe for more deep dives...

From vouchers and book bans to Supreme Court appointments, author Katherine Stewart traces how a small group of the super-rich has funded a decades-long campaign against public education and democratic institutions. Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher ask the hard questions about money, religion, and power in America and the national and global implications for laws, women, minorities and public education. Subscribe for more Profit, Power and Policy. #PublicEducation #Plutocracy #Podcast Let us know wha...

Why do smart, experienced people fall for Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes — and how do you know if your MLM "business opportunity" is actually illegal? Dr. William Keep, a DOJ/SEC/FTC expert witness on multi-level marketing and pyramid schemes, joins Power, Profit and Policy to explain Bernie Madoff, Charles Ponzi, the Backstreet Boys' Lou Pearlman scandal, and the regulatory loopholes that let these schemes keep operating. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and share your questions: asrb1776@gma...

If you got laid off tomorrow, which country would you want to be working in? This episode of Power, Profit and Policy compares worker protections in the U.S., China, South Korea, and Germany — and the answer isn't close. We break down Germany's codetermination system (where employees sit on corporate supervisory boards and get real veto power over restructuring), using Volkswagen's massive workforce reduction as a live case study. Then we contrast that with South Korea's two-tier "regular" vs. "...

Dive into the harsh reality of US health insurance with personal stories and expert analysis. Discover why costs are high, access is uneven, and profits overshadow patient care. Explore the complexities of insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and the costly role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Join us as we unravel the broken system and discuss potential solutions for better healthcare coverage. Let us know what you think

Christian Nationalism is running our government. It isn’t a fringe movement. It runs our military, has overturned Roe v Wade, and is putting religion back into our public schools. Backed by business, the movement has overtaken our politics and culture. Tim Whitaker discusses how to stop this avalanche. Let us know what you think

Hosts Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher examine the growing influence of Christian Nationalism in American business and politics — from the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling and the secretive Ziklag network to the Seven Mountains Mandate and its blueprint for theocratic governance. Drawing on Colonial history, Constitutional law, and current events, they argue that implementing this agenda requires the authoritarianism its proponents claim to oppose. Let us know what you think

In this episode, we analyze inflation effects on fuel and housing, record consumer debts including credit cards and auto loans, and a historic drop in consumer confidence. Economic stress shows in underwater car loans, HELOCs used for consolidating debt, historic low savings, and more multigenerational households. The K-shaped economy fuels wealth concentration amid rising threats of job losses from AI, tariffs, and stagnant wages. Let us know what you think

The 2026 election cycle is poised to be the most expensive yet, driven by powerful lobbying and corporate money. This episode uncovers how campaign costs, lobbying wins, and wealth concentration threaten democracy and ordinary voters. Let us know what you think

Explore the current crisis in higher education and why academic freedom remains essential. This episode dives deep into challenges facing universities, the impact on free speech, and the future of learning Let us know what you think

This episode explores the rapid growth of sports betting and prediction markets, highlighting risks such as gambling addiction and the impact of live betting. Learn how evolving regulations shape the industry and affect society. It offers insights for fans and policymakers alike. Let us know what you think