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Brian Brushwood (Scam School, Modern Rogue, Scam Nation) brings you the hidden stories behind the most audacious con jobs, swindles and heists in history. Email the show at Worlds Greatest Con at Gmail dot comSupport us directly at Patreon dot com slash Greatest Con Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're Not Wrong

Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young

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Jen Briney, Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young discuss the world of politics, government and media. They have never, and will never, be incorrect about anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On March 20th, 2014, Ella McCray disappeared. There were six witnesses to her disappearance. Six conflicting accounts of what happened to her. Who is lying? Who is telling the truth? And what really happened to Ella? You can support the show by visiting https://www.patreon.com/sixdisappearancespod or by subscribing and leaving a review at your favorite podcatcher. For episode content warnings and other information, visit https://www.sixdisappearancespodcast.com/ For episode-specific content ...
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In this episode, Jen discusses her experience at the Mother Ship and the growth of the comedy scene in Austin. They then delve into the topic of funding for Ukraine and the Biden administration's pitch for it, highlighting the economic benefits. Finally, they explore Prince Harry's legal challenge against the UK Interior Ministry regarding his secu…
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The gang discusses a new paper that believes gig workers are skewing economic data. How should the gig workers affect the numbers? Democratic Party efforts to keep Trump off the ballot in various states have not been successful. Are they right in trying? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Walt is dead. His dream of EPCOT isn't. Roy Disney puts off his own retirement to attempt to finish his brother's final plan. In his way is a new hostile governor and the bewildered residents of Orlando who have no idea what to expect from incoming Disney empire. The drive to make EPCOT a reality... just might be the World's Greatest Con. Hosted on…
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Walt Disney doesn't want to expand, he wants to build his masterpiece. He doesn't want to sell more popcorn, he wants to defeat communism. He doesn't want Disneyland East, he is driven to build EPCOT. Far from the adult binge drinking paradise we know in Orlando today, the original idea of EPCOT is a planned community that requires massive land acq…
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The Supreme Court has taken on a code of ethics in the wake of news stories about justices accepting gifts from billionaires. Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are becoming more popular but doctors who are not experts in weight management are beginning to get nervous. Who should decide about who gets these drugs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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We are one year away from the United State presidential election and your esteemed panel has predictions they are almost positive will not sound stupid in 12 months. Republicans got thumped in abortion-charged Off-Off-Year elections. What do we take from that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The gang discuss Joe Biden's new primary challenger and if his meddling of the calendar caused this mess in the first place. Also, we now have a speaker of the house. What do we think of him? Is he real? Or simply several MidJourney images rapidly sequenced? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The gang are back together! A influential venture capitalist says AI regulation could cause death. Is he right? The man who leaked Donald Trump's tax returns from the IRS faces a lighter sentencing than some expected. Is this a bad precedent? Emails about last week's episode on Israel and Palestine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted on multiple charges involving bribery by Egyptian officials while chairing the Senate Foreign Relations committee. Should he resign? Canada is accusing India of murdering a Canadian citizen AND celebrated a nazi. What a week, eh? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Russell Brand is at the center of a story alleging rape and sexual assault. The group talks about the state of "insider vs. outsider" media and anonymous sources. Hasan Minaj admits to fabricating details in his stand-up involving racial discrimination. In bounds or too far? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Donald Trump has been indicted. Again. This time about the events that led up the January 6th confirmation of the 2020 election. The gang discuss if this one will be different. Also, a new polling trend shows that male high school seniors are identifying more as conservative. Why is that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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RECORDED BEFORE WE KNEW THE PLEA DEAL FELL APART Two whistleblowers from the IRS allege that their investigation into Hunter Biden was hampered by forces in the federal government. Do we think suspicion reaches to Hunter's father President Joe Biden? Anchor Steam beer is a San Francisco staple and will liquidate unless saved by a buyer. One such bu…
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According to Goldman Sachs we are less likely to enter a recession. But your opinion on the economy is likely shaped by your income level. We ask ourselves how we feel about it. Also, a feud between two of the House GOP's loudest voices could erupt into violence. We break down the MTG vs. Lauren Boebert feud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Brian and Justin discuss an article in the New York Times alleging that magic has forgiven it's 50-year grudge with Uri Geller. Considering the subject matter of our Project Alpha investigation... World's Greatest Con disagrees. Also, an interview with Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine discussing the science and shame of being taken in by incorre…
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Justin, Jen and Heaton discuss the missing OceanGate Expeditions submarine and the online discourse about it. Should we be dunking on possibly (at the time of this recording) dead people? Are we playing the result when it comes to safety? Also, a Joe Rogan podcast episode with Robert Kennedy Jr. sparks a challenge to a vaccine scientist. Hosted on …
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Trump is indicted on federal charges related to keeping documents he wasn't supposed to. We can all take our guesses on what will happen, but let’s start here. For the health of the nation, what needs to happen with this trial? Also, Why we hearing a lot more about UFOs lately? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The merger between the PGA and LIV golf has renewed conversations about Saudi "sportswashing." What is the moral line in supporting entertainment backed by The Kingdom. Oklahoma has become the first state in the union to approve a Catholic charter school which will receive tax payer money. Is that right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…
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On this episode of We’re Not Wrong, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's recent advisory underscores the deep-rooted concern over the mental health effects of excessive social media use among American youth. The advisory revealed a correlation between intensive usage and heightened mental health issues, with troubling data from Meta indicating specific d…
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We are amidst the greatest transfer of wealth in the history of the world. Should government regulate the fortune dying boomers are handing off to Gen X and Millenials? The Synder Cut of the MAGA crowd: The Durham Report is out. Nothing burger? Daming indictment? We decide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A funny thing happened as we finished our season. We asked for listeners to unearth an old podcast WGC co-creator Justin Robert Young did with James Randi and it was indeed found. But one episode surprised us... James Randi in his own words describing Project Alpha in 2008. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This Thursday, Title 42 will expire. What is Title 42? Title 42 is a section of the United States health law that has been used during the COVID-19 pandemic to quickly expel migrants at the border, including those seeking asylum, in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus. The policy was initially put in place under the Trump administration an…
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Sometimes when you tell a story, you change it. We have an update on one of the central figures in Project Alpha. Brian Brushwood reads your emails and feedback including questions about James Randi and a moment when William Shatner blessed the podcast with an epic rendition of our title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Recorded LIVE at the historic Alamo Drafthouse on S. Lamar in Austin The Oakland Athletics plan to relocate to Las Vegas by 2027, following other sports franchises' departures from Oakland, sparking local outrage and ending negotiations with the city. The gang engages in a debate about public stadium subsides that leaves Andrew Heaton bleeding from…
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On this episode of We're Not Wrong, we delve into the recent high-profile firings of Tucker Carlson from Fox News and Don Lemon from CNN and examine whether these abrupt terminations signal a wider trend in media towards cutting large contracts. We also explore the controversies surrounding both anchors, including Carlson's involvement in a lawsuit…
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In this episode of We're Not Wrong, join Justin, Jen, and Heaton as they discuss the recent arrest of US National Guard airman Jack Teixeira for leaking classified Pentagon documents and the impact of his actions on the political landscape. The team also delves into the challenges facing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in his attempt to tempor…
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The boys are a team, they’ve been fooling the Mac Lab for over a year but what comes next? Fame and fortune for the Project Alpha team, hopefully. Yet, that means total humiliation for the professors and researchers Mike and Steve have come to know and appreciate. It all comes to a head at a conference in Madison, Wisconsin where the boys have to w…
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On this episode of "We're Not Wrong," we discuss the recent expulsions of Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from the GOP-led Tennessee House due to their participation in a protest demanding stricter gun laws, as well as the racism allegations that arose when an attempt to expel Rep. Gloria Johnson failed. We also delve into the case of Elizabe…
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Steve Shaw is an orphan who bounced around the globe. Mike Edwards is an Iowa choirboy who fulfilled every hope of his loving parents. They both see a world being defrauded by hucksters. They both apply to the Mac Lab study in St. Louis and are accepted. They both believe the other to be a liability in a long con. Can they coexist? Hosted on Acast.…
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The Cold War is on, the threat of nuclear annihilation is constant. In a world of fear, a social contagion breaks out: the belief in psychic powers. Military, government and academia take it so seriously they spend millions to find people who can demonstrate these feats. Amidst this backdrop, the scion to one of America’s largest military contracto…
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Heaton Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCXFCoe2sbc&t=34s On this episode of "We're Not Wrong," hosts Jen Briny, Justin Robert Young, and Andrew Heaton are diving into some of the most pressing topics making headlines. The historic indictment of former President Donald Trump is front and center, as he pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts, in…
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Two boys demonstrate genuine psychic powers in a rigorous academic study in the late 1970s. When the results are revealed, the academics will be at the center of a new field of science coveted by governments, military and Hollywood. The only problem? The boys are frauds, out to debunk the very concept of parapsychology. For the first time ever, Wor…
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In this episode, we explore the heated discussions surrounding TikTok. TikTok CEO Shou Chew faced intense scrutiny from Congress over concerns about user data protection and the company's ties to China. With over 150 million active users in the US, TikTok's potential removal or forced sale has sparked debates about free speech and economic disrupti…
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In this episode of We're Not Wrong, join hosts Justin, Jennifer, and Andrew as they dive into the recent news surrounding former President Donald Trump's possible arrest and the impact it may have on his political standing. They'll discuss whether he called for violence and explore the potential consequences of his actions. Later in the show, the h…
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Today on the We're Not Wrong Podcast, Justin, Jen and Andrew discuss: Biden's bailout of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank after they collapsed in the 2nd and 3rd largest bank failures in US history. Biden promised taxpayer money would not be used and that bank leadership would be fired. Was this a bailout? Did Biden do the right thing? Also, …
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