Pension Attention is a show dedicated to helping firefighters and police officers take charge of their finances to build a life they love. Your host Brad Barrett is a Managing Director and Partner at One Capital Management, a top ranked independent investment advisory firm managing $5B in assets for clients. He has advised families in the Los Angeles City Fire Department for over 12 years, is an active member in Kingdom Advisors, a biblically based advisory network and holds the certified fi ...
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Join Abby Kinney, Chuck Marohn, and occasional surprise guests to talk in depth about just one big story from the week in the Strong Towns conversation, right when you want it: now.
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CityTalk:LA - A MySafe:LA Podcast.
David Barrett, Chris Nevil, Luis Fierro, Victoria Garcia, Marlene Vega
What's going on in Los Angeles related to disasters and the history of the City of Angels? What have we learned about the major earthquakes in our past, and how does that affect the future? Why do people continue to die in house fires? How do we live through this bizarre COVID-19 pandemic? Listen to our experts as we share valuable stories about disasters in the history of Los Angeles - and explain how you can be better prepared to survive the next big disaster!
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A Warriors Perspective podcast was originally created to share the stories of those fighting government mandates, specifically in the first responder and military communities. Your podcast hosts are all currently employed by Los Angeles County Fire Department and have been actively engaged in the fight against the County's policies regarding mandates aimed at the "pandemic" that started in 2020. As the podcast has continued to grow we have also incorporated more of our faith in God as a subj ...
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Join host and Producer of Into The Unknown , The Paramedics’ Journey Documentary Tonya Mantooth. In this series, Tonya will explore the vast world of Emergency Medical Services including Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe from the legendary TV show Emergency. The series will feature interviews with 17th Surgeon General, Richard Carmona, Dr. Baxter Larmon, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Steve Martin Assistant Fire Chief (Ret) Los Angeles County ...
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D-Tails the podcast gives listeners first hand encounters with Officer Involved Shootings from the perspective of the actual officers involved. With the show being hosted by retired Los Angeles Police officer Marlon Marrache and talented TV anchor Viviana Sarrade, you can be assured all procedures, thoughts and emotions will be explored as officers relive these traumatic experiences. Now here's a few words from our hosts... Marlon is a 25-year Los Angeles Police Department veteran and has ov ...
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How To Build Better Places Through Small-Scale Development
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This week, Upzoned host Abby Newsham and The Messy City Podcast host Kevin Klinkenberg are working together in a special collaborative episode. They are joined by Jim Heid, a Californian landscape architect turned small-scale developer, to discuss the real estate profession and why he thinks it can solve a lot of modern problems. Heid runs the Smal…
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Fire Departments Can Help Make Streets Safer, and Here’s How
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In this episode of Upzoned, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn discuss the article “Huge Fire Trucks Are Making Us All Less Safe” by Collin Woodard. They talk about how North American fire trucks are unusual for their massive sizes, how accommodating such large trucks makes streets more dangerous and how fire departments could adapt to improve …
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Why Cities Need To Become More Family Friendly
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In this episode of Upzoned, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn talk about the rapid population decline of children under five years old in large urban areas. They discuss the factors that can drive would-be urban families out of cities, how the rapidly declining population will affect services like schools and the importance of cities being abl…
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What Los Angeles Can Learn From Paris’ Olympic Village
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In this episode of Upzoned, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn talk about the Olympic Village that was built in Paris and what the city plans to do with the development now that the Games are over. They discuss the accusations of gentrification and greenwashing that Paris officials are facing, the challenges inherent in trying to complete large…
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Indianapolis Empowers People and Drives Change Through Tactical Urbanism
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Indianapolis officials are encouraging residents to be involved in improving the city, both through fund-matching programs and by opening a lending library of tools and equipment to help residents start pilot projects. In this Upzoned episode, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn talk about how Indianapolis’ programs and initiatives are a great e…
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How To Handle Small-Scale Development Finance: Insights From Kansas City
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In this episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by Jason Carter-Solomon, an incremental developer and commercial lender in Kansas City, to talk about financing small-scale development. They discuss the layers of risk that small-scale developers must navigate, and Solomon offers his perspective and advice on facing common challenges, such as…
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Weathering Stock Market Volatility
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With recent volatility in the market, it is easy to panic. However, what may look one way, could mean opportunity! On today's show, Brad addresses our concerns as it pertains to current market shifts, reminding us all that this is not uncharted territory and to just stay the course. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: This Has Happened 17 Times. (…
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You Don’t Actually Want To Abolish Property Taxes, and Here’s Why
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This fall, seven states will have the opportunity to cut — or abolish, in some cases — property taxes, according to an article by Governing. In this episode of Upzoned, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn discuss the Strong Towns perspective on property taxes, the consequences of removing them and how most people (including city officials) don’t…
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Why New York City’s Traffic Congestion Plan Crashed and Burned
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The governor of New York recently announced the dissolution of the city’s congestion pricing program after years of planning and hundreds of millions of dollars of investment. This program would’ve initiated a $15 toll on vehicles entering certain parts of Manhattan, and it was partly established to help support reinvestment in the transit system. …
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Faith in Action: How Religious Institutions Can Help Solve the Housing Crisis
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You’ve heard of YIMBYs and NIMBYs, but have you heard of YIGBYs? YIGBY stands for “Yes In God’s Backyard,” and it’s a movement focused on leveraging land owned by religious institutions to alleviate the housing crisis. This has the potential to benefit both people in need of housing and religious institutions. In this episode of Upzoned, hosts Abby…
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The Dollar Difference: Why Rural Poverty Benefits Dollar Stores More Than Urban
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This week on Upzoned, hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn discuss a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “The Dollar-Store Showdown Comes Down to Real Estate.” It highlights the differences between Dollar General, which has stores located in mostly rural areas and is expanding its reach, and Family Dollar, which has stores located in mostly u…
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How To Successfully Navigate the World of Incremental Development
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Incremental development is the most resilient and financially responsible way for communities to grow and improve. As North America struggles through a housing crisis, this style of development becomes increasingly important. On this Upzoned episode, host Abby Newsham is joined by town builder Monte Anderson to talk about his experience as an incre…
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Doug Barrick: Building a Strong Town as a Member of Local Government
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In this episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by Doug Barrick, the town manager of Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Rutherfordton was one of the contestants in the 2024 Strongest Town Contest. Barrick discusses what it was like to compete, what Rutherfordton is doing to become a stronger town, and how the town’s unique location and history …
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Is the Non Profit Sector a Mess of 'Misconduct, Greed and Corruption'?
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Nonprofit organizations straddle the line between the private and public sectors, receiving both private donations and funding from the government to provide services. The problem with this model, an article in American Affairs says, is that nonprofits are then motivated to sabotage their own efforts so they can receive more money. This is only one…
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Recently, Former President Donald Trump proposed that the U.S. replace taxes with tariffs. This had politicians on both sides of the aisle scratching their heads. Although this could be a good idea, “in theory”, it will not likely happen. Today, Brad gives a little history on tariffs and taxes, along with some unbiased data and insight. Listen Now!…
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Do Presidential Elections Affect The Stock Market?
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Ready or not, we have an election coming up this November and many of us are bracing to see how the market responds. But do elections REALLY have an affect on the stock market? Today, Brad takes us through a 100 year timeline on election data and how it coincides with the U.S. market. The results may surprise you. Listen Now! Show Highlights Includ…
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An Inside Look at the Strong Towns National Gathering
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Last month, Strong Towns hosted the National Gathering in Cincinnati. It was a two-day event packed with different speakers and sessions, with many advocates meeting each other in person for the first time. In this episode of Upzoned, Abby talks with Strong Towns founder Chuck Marohn about his unique experience at the Gathering, the process of choo…
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Waiting On The FED & Interest Rate Rumors
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If you have been following news pundits on the subject of inflation, you might be scratching your head, but also becoming a little impatient… for good reason. Today, Brad walks us through discussions in the media regarding inflation and interest rates. And with so many rumors and opinions, it is hard to find the real story. We have you covered! Lis…
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Would it surprise you that the global population over the age of 65 is expected to double from 10% to 20% by the year 2060? This increase in longevity concerns MANY people, as it pertains to their retirement. On today’s show, Brad takes us through 3 ways all of us can address the question of, “Will I have enough money in retirement?” Listen Now! Sh…
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From Bike Lovers to Zoning Experts: The Voices of Strong Towns
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This special edition of Upzoned was recorded last week at the 2024 National Gathering. Join host Abby Newsham as she talks to attendees about their efforts to build stronger towns. Interviewees: (0:00) Lisa Hutson, a business owner who’s turning an abandoned factory into a mixed-use community hub. (8:52) Sean Suder, a zoning reform expert who helps…
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Behavioral traits have a lot to do with the success and failure of managing our money. Today on the show, Brad shares 5 habits we should all stay away from, that could be keeping us “broke” or simply hindering us from reaching our financial goals. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: Habit 1: Overspending. (4:35) Habit 2: Waiting For The Wrong Reas…
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Cincinnati Pledges $200K in Funding for Popular Bikeshare Service
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The city of Cincinnati has pledged $200k to keep the popular bikeshare program Red Bike alive for another year. Joining us to talk about bikeshare programs and Red Bike’s financial difficulties is Bryce Mortera, a member of Civic Cincinnati. Are these programs really beneficial for residents? And if so, is there a more sustainable way to fund them …
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Department of Justice Opens Criminal Investigation Into “Housing Cartel”
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The U.S. Department of Justice is opening a criminal investigation into a major software company called RealPage, which is described in the lawsuit as the “big tech” company of rental housing. It provides software that is used by landlords (and, typically, landlords who are large holders of rental property) to estimate supply and demand for their l…
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Bonus Episode: LACoFD Day Of Prayer, 5/2/24 10 AM
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In this bonus episode, led by Captain Andrew Lawrence. Captain Wilk and Chief Gaytan join Captain Lawrence to discuss the details of the Department Day of Prayer coming up on May 2nd at LAO. Last year was the first time this event had been held in department history, and it was outstanding. This year will be even better, and we want to see you with…
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Inside the Notorious Gridlock of Colorado's I-70
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Since the 1970s, the number of cars on I-70 between Denver and its surrounding resorts have jumped more than 500%. Coloradans and frequent visitors know that, in order to reach the mountains during the gridlock of ski season, you must leave as early as 3 or 4 a.m. in the morning. Writer Gloria Liu decided to investigate this chaos by jumping direct…
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50th Anniversary of EMERGENCY celebration in Los Angeles
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Podcast Host and producer on the documentary Into the Unknown, the Paramedics' Journey, Tonya Mantooth continues the conversation with Randy Mantooth, and Kevin Tighe stars of the legendary TV Show EMERGENCY. Following the 50th Anniversary of EMERGENCY celebration hosted by the Los Angeles County Fire Museum, join Randy & Kevin as they share heartf…
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LA Dodger, Shohei Ohtani's $7M Contract
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Having the right team around you, matters... especially when it comes to our money. Today, Brad breaks down the 7 million dollar contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the LA Dodgers this off-season. The way it is structured will shock you… but there is much we can learn about planning for the future. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: The Largest ML…
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“Redesigning” Cincinnati With the Connected Communities Plan
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Cincinnati is currently undergoing a significant planning reformation effort, which involves unveiling what’s being called the Connected Communities plan. It includes a number of proposed land-use-related policy changes that are intended to help Cincinnati grow, with the goal of advancing zoning code changes, as well as supporting diversification a…
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Compound Interest, "The Grain Of Rice Fable”
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Dating back to the 13th century, the "Grain of Rice" fable has long been told in order to teach the simple concept of compound interest. Today, Brad shares this important tale and how it relates to the Rule of 72. You don't want to miss this tried and true investing tip! Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: The Grain Of Rice. (2:50) Seeing The Ligh…
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Our Financial System Favors Large-Scale Development…but at What Cost?
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On this week’s episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham and co-host Chuck Marohn are joined by Coby Lefkowitz, who penned the article that’s up for discussion: “Why small developers are getting squeezed out of the housing market.” It focuses on how finance shapes our cities, why debt is used to develop cities in the first place, how lenders deal with …
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