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Why is a law to reign in shell companies getting shelved by the Trump administration? The Corporate Transparency Act had bipartisan support, until it didn’t. We explain what the law was designed to do and why it’s on life support. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. 

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— We set up a shell company 

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Diving deep into President Trump’s many stock trades, a peptide business posing as a sporting event and a new breakthrough in Shakira’s ongoing tax drama.

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. 

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— Trump crypto, Trump ballroom and Trump drones

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The US-Israel War in Iran is almost three months in and oil prices have risen, but they’re not catastrophic … yet. Why isn't the price of oil even higher? We learn about how the world is adapting to the blocked Strait of Hormuz.

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. 

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— Think the oil shock is bad in the US? Look here

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In an era of AI slop, we find out how some artists are seeking out human verification for their work. Plus, we prove our own episode is 100% human-made.

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. 

Your Next Listen — Can you copyright artwork made using AI? 

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The vast majority of employer health plans do not cover GLP-1s for weight loss. But roughly 20% do, many believing it will help their bottom line. Perhaps when employees take Wegovy or Zepbound, they’ll need less medical care tied to health issues from obesity. Today on the show, can GLP-1s save employers money in the long run?

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.

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— No healthcare premiums? In this economy?! Here's how.
— Julie Wernau's original episode with Tradeoffs

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