A series of podcasts which explain to a non-technical audience how "Dark Money" (e.g. money laundering, corruption, bribery, tax evasion) enters the financial system and infects everything it touches.
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Hosts Chris Clements and Sean Noble cover politics, culture, and the intersection of faith, freedom, and free enterprise. “Agree on something.”LIGHT BEER - Christopher W. Clements (Chris) is the former Vice Chairman and CEO of Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. For nearly 75 years, Golden Eagle served as a family-owned, Arizona-based wholesaler for several major national brewers including: Anheuser-Busch-InBev and Sierra Nevada. Golden Eagle was sold to Phoenix-based, Hensley Beverage Company.D ...
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Dark Money is your guide to navigating the post-employment world. The traditional career path is broken in the internet age, and I’m here to help you figure out what to do differently. I teach you how to turn instability into opportunity by using your skills, experience, and creativity to build sustainable, independent income streams. Whether it’s starting your own business, leveraging tech to work smarter, or learning how to thrive in an economy that’s constantly changing, Dark Money provid ...
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Stephen Shadegg and the Freedom Agenda for 2025
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Light Beer|Dark Money welcomes our sponsor, Americans for Prosperity, and its Arizona Director, Stephen Shadegg! Stephen discusses the freedom legislative agenda at the State legislature and the emphasis on extending or making permanent the Trump Tax Cuts on the Federal level. He also enlightens us as to the “Dark Matter” initiative – bringing ligh…
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California Burning: How did this happen?
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With California suffering from horrific wildfires, Chris and Sean discuss some of the reasons that this is happening. They point out that it is a culmination of factors, but one major issue is the anti-growth lawsuits perpetrated by the Sierra Club and Center for Biological Diversity which for years has sued to block common sense forest management …
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The F around and find out election rambles on.
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Since Donald Trump was elected, we've seen dramatic changes on both the domestic and international stage. Many of the misguided policies pursued by the Biden administration are coming home to roost, including a stark and growing terrorism threat at home. Meanwhile Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns in disgrace after being owned by Trump since his v…
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It’s 2025! And what a year it will be!
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Sean is solo in the first episode of 2025 – he covers the frightening start of the year with the New Orleans and Las Vegas terrorist attacks, and the challenges that will face the Trump administration from the start. Terrorism will continue, Leftist radical Islam sympathizers will protest, and Democrat Attorneys General will sue. In a word, chaos. …
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Nadine Ness, a conservative grassroots activist from Saskatchewan Canada joins Sean to discuss how she became one of the leading conservative voices in Canada – all starting with a few dozen people concerned with Covid restrictions in their children’s school. Nadine has built and organization with more than 10,000 members all across Canada. She dis…
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Father Steve Kunkel, the parish priest for St. Thomas the Apostle in Phoenix joins Chris and Sean to discuss faith, belief, the Christmas spirit, and why Jesus should be at the center of our lives. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the apps or access through our website: li…
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Donald Trump is not only asserting himself on the world stage but he is inserting himself and to congressional budget resolutions as we close out 2024. Speaker Mike Johnson had tried to pass a fairly robust 1500 page continuing resolution which included pay raises for Congress until Trump's DOGE minions in Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswami squawked to …
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Chris and Sean return to their not-so-distant hideaway to rant on ABC's massive $15 million legal settlement to Trump World dominance. They review the current successful transition and the pitfalls ahead for Team Trump... More to come Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the a…
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We're scamming, we hope you like scamming too...
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Send us a text "...Because every day we pay the price, we’re the living sacrifice" Taking inspiration from Bob Marley (sorry about the pun) we've done a little episode about scams and scammers (and some hints on how to spot them). Support the show Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at http…
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Pastor Frank Switzer Redeems the Season
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Frank Switzer has been a Pastor for over 25 years and is currently the Lead Pastor at Redemption Arcadia in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. In his 3rd Christmas visit to Light Beer | Dark Money, Frank speaks of his personal journey following Jesus after running his family’s iconic department store, Switzer’s. Frank reviews about how that decision le…
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Learn why coding isn’t just for tech jobs - it’s a powerful tool for solving problems, automating tasks, and thinking critically in any field. https://darkmoney.io/reasons-to-code/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Are platforms helping you succeed or holding you hostage? Learn how to spot platform risk and take control of your business, audience, and future. https://darkmoney.io/platform-risk/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Trump’s Transition portends major changes
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Trump’s picks for his administration continue to roll out and the reaction from the DC insiders tells you all you need to know about whether these are good picks. Chris and Sean talk about the challenges facing Pete Hegseth, and who else will be smeared by the progressives and the compliant media, but both agree that major changes are afoot. They t…
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Priceless Why settle for better than below average? Whether it’s college, tech, or work, the real challenge isn’t playing by the rules—it’s questioning them. https://darkmoney.io/priceless/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Real learning doesn’t happen in classrooms or apps - it happens when you dive in and do the work. Whether it’s business, coding, or anything else, action is the ultimate teacher. https://darkmoney.io/learn-by-doing/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Arrogant Towel Boy A busted leg led to my first job, an unexpected encounter with a childhood hero, and a valuable lesson. https://darkmoney.io/arrogant-towel-boy/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Troll By Example As soon as I found a social media I liked, it was ruined. Here's how I fought back. https://darkmoney.io/troll-by-example/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Chris and Sean record a special Thanksgiving episode. They cover Trump’s transition, the delusion of the leftist Democrats, and how the next few weeks will play out. They talk particularly about the importance of Russ Vought at Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and why that matters for every American. Most of all, Happy Thanksgiving Listen to f…
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Send us a text In this episode we look at some of the links between three recent enforcement actions. We try to avoid the knee jerk reactions, and think a bit deeper about them. Support the show Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at http…
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Learning From Rich People I learned more in one year of private school than all my other years combined - including college. But that wasn't the most important lesson. https://darkmoney.io/the-fresh-prince/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Startups burn cash to grow fast—private jets, chefs, and 3 a.m. work sprints. When I launched mine, I pitched 734 venture capitalists, survived awkward meetings, and learned the hard way what it really takes to get funded. https://darkmoney.io/734-venture-capitalists/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Congressman Juan Ciscomani joins Chris and Sean for an informative discussion on his recent victory in Southern Arizona and what it means for the Republican Majority in Congress. With the southern border invasion being front and center in the election, how will Republican policies address horrifying incidences of immigrant crime and child trafficki…
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Succession I went from running a multi-million-dollar business to living with my mom while chasing a career in tech. My girlfriend didn’t believe in the path I was on. What sacrifice does success demand? https://darkmoney.io/succession/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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In a Light Beer | Dark Money special engagement from an undisclosed location – Sean and Chris tackle the unsettling subject of President Trump’s recent Cabinet Nominees. From the excellent in Marco Rubio; to the subtle in Sean Duffy; to the Outrageous in Matt Gaetz – Donald Trump is putting together a cavalcade of stars like Tulsi and RFK Jr. whose…
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Flip That Totem Pole Breaking into tech is hard, but climbing the ranks is even harder. This is the story of navigating bad APIs, clashing egos, and impossible deadlines to build something that actually worked. https://darkmoney.io/flip-that-totem-pole/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Learn to code; turn it into millions
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32 MacBook Airs on the Floor From selling shoes out of a tiny NYC apartment to scaling an e-commerce empire with 32 MacBook Airs, I built a business fueled by hustle, automation, and a relentless need to solve problems. https://darkmoney.io/32-macbook-airs-on-the-floor/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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How I got my first CTO job ... and lost it
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Cry Me a River I was the guy they called when everything was on fire. I took a failing tech startup from the brink and turned it around. What happened next is insane. https://darkmoney.io/cry-me-a-river/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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Frequent guest, Jim Ellis of the Ellis Insights Newsletter, joins Chris and Sean for a download of the election results and what it means for the country. From Arizona to Pennsylvania, there were many surprises, including many Republican Senatorial candidates losing while President Trump won by significant margins. Meanwhile, the “Deep State” in Wa…
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WARNING: Jobs are Checking Your Credit Score Now
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Too Poor for a High Paying Job You used to need a job to pay bills, now you need to pay bills to get a job. Read this crazy story about how Ray Traylor was rejected from a job for being poor. https://darkmoney.io/too-poor-for-a-high-paying-job/بقلم Raymond Traylor
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It’s Morning in America Again - Trump wins bigly!
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Trump defied all conventional wisdom to win a decisive victory on Tuesday. The GOP recaptured the U.S. Senate and they appear poised to retain the U.S House. Chris and Sean discuss elements of the Trump victory and why it was likely a foregone conclusion months ago. They talk about the inflection points in the race, some of the reasons Harris could…
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Chris and Sean review the upcoming election and tell you what to look for as the returns come in on election night. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the apps or access through our website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.faceboo…
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President Biden insults half the country by calling them garbage, while Harris is trying to give her closing argument. Chris and Sean cover the fallout and how Trump is handling the campaign, leaning into being real with “working” at McDonald’s and sitting in a garbage truck. Sean predicts either a Harris squeaker (270-276 Electoral College votes) …
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The Los Angeles Dodgers Win their 8th World Series over their dreaded foes, The New York Yankees, in dramatic fashion – going on a 5th inning tear and capitalizing on the Yankees disarray. Chris and Sean have been waiting for this moment since 1981 and they don’t hold back their enthusiasm for Freddy Freeman, Mookie Betts, Walker Bueler, Skipper Da…
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Maricopa County Attorney, Rachel Mitchell aptly describes Los Angeles as a “hellscape” that she intends to avoid for the County and for Arizona. Rachel joins Chris and Sean for a revealing insight into the workings of the Maricopa County Attorney’s office with over 400 lawyers working tirelessly to keep our citizens safe. Meanwhile, George Soros ba…
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In what can only be described as the first coin toss election in recent history, Trump and Harris go into the last two weeks neck and neck. Chris and Sean break it all down, looking at where the campaigns are spending their time. Sean predicts that it’s either a narrow Harris victory or a sweeping Trump victory - all depending on “the vibes.” Chris…
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Arizona Chamber President and CEO, Daniel Seiden, stops by LBDM to discuss the Arizona political landscape and several propositions which are of interest to the Chamber and the Business Community. With a ballot over two pages and double sided with 70+ items, it can be daunting to digest. Chris and Sean break it down with Danny and reveal all the ou…
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Kelly Cooper joins Chris and Sean to talk about his race for Congress in CD 4 against Democrat Greg Stanton. Kelly is a mainstream conservative, a former Marine, and a small business owner who understands his district and the challenges the people face. This is a refreshing look at a candidate who gets it and speaks to people in the middle. You can…
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Caroline Downey proves National Review is still relevant after 70 years
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Caroline Downey from National Review joins Sean in an on-location interview from beautiful Hermosa Inn in Phoenix. In 1955, William F Buckley founded National Review to “stand athwart history, yelling Stop!” Nearly 70 years later, Caroline proves that NR is just as relevant today as it was in 1955. Caroline has covered many issues for NR, including…
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Financial Crime Training - Mind the gap!
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Send us a text We turn our attention to the requirement to train relevant staff on all matters anti-financial crime. And if you're planning on training - your training needs a plan! Support the show Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our website at …
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NO on Prop 140! And other Recommendations…
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Scot Mussi of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club joins Chris and Sean to rundown the litany of propositions plaguing the Arizona 2024 ballot. The most troubling and egregious and complete and total dumpster fire for the Arizona Constitution and the Electorate is Prop 140 under the misleading moniker of “Make Elections Fair.” Scot shares how the propo…
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It turns out the October surprise is President Joe Biden undercutting Kamala Harris. Chris and Sean discuss what that means, how the Blue Wall is showing some cracks and the race is tightening. Chris and Sean also talk about the U.S. Senate debate between Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego. They also talk about AFP Arizona leading the charge to pass the “…
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Legendary Arizona Broadcaster, Mike Broomhead, joins Chris and Sean for a spirited back and forth in the issues affecting Arizona and America. From the VP Debate to the various candidates and propositions vying for victory in Arizona, Mike has a front row seat with the policy makers and politicians who run the state. A #mustlisten for anyone who lo…
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Kari Lake joins Chris and Sean to make the case for her U.S. Senate race. She makes her case, accusing Ruben Gallego of being a rubber stamp for the failed policies of the Biden/Harris administration. She took tough questions – even addressing the Jeff DeWit recording – and answered the easy questions as well. A must listen. Listen to full episodes…
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Luke Kayyem and the Quest for Male Peak Performance
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Luke Kayyem is a Peak Performance Coach who is dedicated to helping people achieve peak performance in their mind, body and spirit. For 20 years, he has been a Cross Fit Gym entrepreneur, a fitness trainer and now leads “Father of the Future” to empower men to be better humans, husbands, fathers, brothers, sons and leaders. He is also the founder o…
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Is this the closest Presidential race ever? What will be the October surprise? Chris and Sean discuss these issues and talk about MLB playoffs, NY Mayor Eric Adams indictment, and whether President Joe Biden will step in to prevent the Longshoremen strike that could hobble our economy just weeks before the election. All this and more! Follow Light …
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This month, SNL celebrates 50 years of hilarious election-changing political satire. We wonder if they will make fun of exploding pagers and walkie talkies in the biggest Israeli intelligence operation in history. Locally, Maricopa County Recorder, Stephen Richer, is suing Adrian Fontes to clean up the voter rolls of illegal immigrants who might ha…
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J Fife Symington IV is the Cannabis Industry In Arizona
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The son of the former Governor of Arizona, Fife Symington, has gone from growing tomatoes in Mexico to becoming the largest producer of Cannabis in Arizona in the small Mormon town of Snowflake-Taylor. How did this happen? And what are the massive regulatory and safety and security issues that go into being a Cannabis farmer? Fife shares with Chris…
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Trump and Harris squared off in their debate this week and most observers say that Harris won. Swing voters seem to not have gotten the memo, as multiple news outlets report on swing and undecided voters leaning more towards Trump after the debate. Chris and Sean dive into the terrible moderation of the debate, Trump taking Harris’s bait at every t…
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Send us a text In this episode we turn our attention to the tricky subject of outsourcing. We were going to get someone else to do it for us but we couldn't find a suitable candidate. :) Support the show Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dark-money-files-ltd/ on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dark_files or see our websit…
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The Presidential race tightens, Senate leaning GOP
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The Presidential race has come back to even, with every swing state now within the margin of error. Chris and Sean discuss Harris’s lack of a policy agenda, and how Trump should handle the remaining 60 days of the election. They go through Senate races, showing GOP leads in Montana and Maryland, and tied races in Pennsylvania and Ohio. And then the…
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