NYTIMES (Robert J. Geline) - The Billionaire-Free Packers Stay True to the Game
The community-owned Green Bay Packers are growing more globally popular in an N.F.L. dominated by billionaire owners.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Dark money hit RECORD HIGH in 2024 federal races – now one state is looking to ban it
Nearly $2 billion dollars was spent during the 2024 election, meaning it was unclear where the money was from or who it was for. It's also unclear what was influencing our elected officials. Now, Montana is set to vote on banning dark money from politics. Katy Tur has more details.
HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - Warren Buffett Steps Down As Chairman Of Berkshire Hathaway
Buffett transformed the company from a struggling textile business into an investment giant worth more than $1 trillion.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Lawrence: Trump never tells the truth, except about protecting billionaires
MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell details how Donald Trump expressed “loyalty and fealty to Middle Eastern dictators, being "very protective" of them, while letting the American people suffer through skyrocketing gas prices and diesel prices and inflation” because of his war with Iran.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Kissing this world goodbye': Tech billionaires encourage politics of 'End Times'
In the new book “End Times Fascism,” co-author Naomi Klein argues that a far-right coalition of tech billionaires, Christian extremists, and ethno-nationalists are hastening and profiting from global catastrophe. “They’re not just building their own arks, they're also causing the floods.”
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Profiles in Cowardice’: EXPOSING the billionaires and politicians who CAVED to Trump
The New York Times is out with a comprehensive new analysis of President Trump’s attempts to stifle freedom of speech and of the press during his second term by deploying federal agencies, executive orders and personal lawsuits against journalists, media companies and critics. The analysis comes as a new book calls out powerful people and institutions that have enough power, money and reputation to push back and stand up to Trump but have decided not to. Jacob Weisberg, author of ‘Profiles in Cowardice: A Study of Collaboration in the Trump Era,’ joins Morning Joe to break it all down.
YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - ‘DUMB’ AND ‘ARROGANT’: Democrats' new ‘TAX THE RICH CRUSADE’ is wild
‘The Big Money Show’ debates California Democrat Ro Khanna’s new wealth tax proposals. #foxbusiness 0:07 – Ro Khanna calls California wealth tax 'pro-business' 1:02 – Panel argues billionaire tax would spark capital flight 2:07 – Critics reject Khanna's claim entrepreneurs won't be deterred 3:12 – Founders face valuation, liquidity and asset seizure concerns 5:22 – Panel warns wealth tax could drive jobs and innovation out of California
NYTIMES (Mike Abrams, Theodore Schleifer and Amy Gardner) - How New York Times Reporters Traced Dark Money in Politics
About $1 billion in anonymous contributions is coursing through midterm races across the country. Figuring out where the funds are coming from is no easy task.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Angels fans finally get the news they’ve been waiting for
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has reached a deal to buy controlling ownership of the Angels from Arte Moreno in a deal reportedly valuing the team at a record $4 billion. After more than a decade without a playoff appearance, some fans are hoping the sale marks the start of a new era.
NYTIMES (Jack Healy) - Billionaires Sent Montana Prices Soaring. Can Democrats Capitalize?
For years, Democrats have failed to harness the anger of Montanans contending with out-of-state wealth driving up costs. This year, a smokejumper thinks he can succeed.