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The Rehfeld Report

I will speak for approximately 15 minutes on a single topic that I know something about, with emphasis on the environment, personal finance, education and journalism.

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15:46

Fake Food

The Rehfeld Report ·

2026/01/10

Seventy percent of what U.S. children eat is ultra-processed. Their parents? 60%. This is a tragic state of affairs and there is nothing to stop it from getting worse. I hate to say listening to this podcast will make you sick, but if it gets you to give up some of the crap - and if you only eat nuts, fruits and vegetables in their natural state, my apologies - it'll be worth it. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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15:49

Home Sweet Apartment

The Rehfeld Report ·

2026/01/03

We have an affordability crisis. No where more than with housing. Americans can't afford to buy a single-family home, so why not live in an apartment. Truly, there is enough space and it is so much more energy efficient. Make it the new American Dream and save money, along with the planet. Listen in to see why. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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17:51

Making Money Saving The World

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/12/28

It is a good time to start watching green stocks and it doesn't take much effort. There are not too many of them. A dozen is a stretch for companies that do something about kicking the fossil fuel habit, like companies that produce renewable energy like solar and wind power, manufacture insulation and recycle waste. then when times improve you might want to invest or invest now carefully, in hopes that spectacular times they enjoyed in 2021-22 will come back. They very well may. Listen ...

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16:34

Slashing Utility Bills, Cleanly

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/12/20

Everyone is complaining about utility bills, so I'm going to talk about doing something to lower them and fight climate change. It'll will cost you, but it will be worth it. Whatever money you spend will be paid back with savings on your utility bills. I'll start with some easier, less expensive projects first, then give you an overview of the big jobs - for future discussion. Easy jobs include weather stripping, switching to LED bulbs and installing low-flow fixtures. A big, harder, mo...

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19:47

Doing Very Well By Doing Very Good

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/12/13

Sometimes investing seems like a making a pack with the devil. You hate cigarettes, but you like investing for retirement in a passive broad market index fund because it is cheap, relatively safe and provides good returns over the long run even though one of its holdings is a tobacco company. You don't like fossil fuels, booze and defense contractors, but then again those companies are in the index too. What to do? I look all of the market for funds that exclude bad guys and find you can have...

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16:28

The One and Only Stock Investment

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/12/06

Broad market index stock funds are the only investment you need if you are investing for the long term. But which one? Should the fund follow the S&P 500 index, a total U.S. stock index or world index? Should it be an etf or a mutual fund? What expense ratio should you pay? Does the fund company matter? I talk about all of the above and recommend what you should do, but do do it, whether you invest in any of the funds I talk about or another one. I'll repeat, whatever one you pick, it's t...

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15:32

STEM-less: Slow Times in High School Math and Science

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/11/29

Our students are not getting the high school education in math and science they need and deserve. Students across the country are doing poorly in both subjects and are not even being exposed to the more challenging courses. As always, those students at the lower end of the economic ladder fare the worst of all. Tune in to hear what has been happening and what could be done to reverse the decline. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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18:05

Flooding the Fake Food Market

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/11/22

There has never been more fake food, also known as junk or ultra-processed food. Indeed, most of the so-called food Americans buy is fake, whether it is at the grocery store or the fast food outlet. That there more choices than ever before comes from fake food sellers trying to disguise how unhealthy their products are. This is often down by repackaging their goods as healthy choices, when they are not, and giving them an international flavor, without improving their nutritional value. Listen...

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14:01

Downward Mobility

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/11/15

The American Dream is about everyone having a terrific shot at being a terrific success no matter how modest their circumstances. Not only is it not true, it's spinning into reverse. The closest we came was with the Baby Boomers and even they fell short. Now, their children are doing worse. Tune in to see how. Do so, is the first step in improving the lives of all Americans. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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14:20

Sun Power

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/11/08

The battle to save the planet from climate disasters and homeowners from financial ruin for having to pay escalating utilities bills can be won if we know how best to fight it. One strategies is turn purple states blue, environmentally and politically. Our best bets are Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas and Florida. Listen in and see why. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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15:45

Failing Grades

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/11/01

New York City schools are failing. They were bad when I worked in them years ago and are worse now. Student achievement on the rare standardized test they take have fallen even further than the miserable scores they racked up years ago. The schools, old then, are older. Few new ones are built and the infrastructure of existing buildings is terrible. What to do? The long and the short of it is to make our schools like schools in Finland. Turn in for a glimpse of our schools you don't want to s...

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14:09

Taking Stock And Making Money

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/10/25

The stock market has hit a lot of highs recently and many people think it can't go on. Don't bet on it. Bet on stocks. There is a lot of money out there and more on the way just all too available to invest in stocks. The rich are getting richer. No surprise there and, if you are not one of them, you can only do yourself a favor by, if you have some funds to spare, jump on their coattails. Even a boring 70/30 stock/bond index funds split will do you good. Need to know more? Listen in. ba...

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16:27

The Winds of War

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/10/18

Godfather, Don Trump, is at war with wind power. In August, he killed a bunch of projects meant for offshore sites to provide electricity to blue states, as part of his campaign to beef up gas, oil and coal and punish Democrats. The future is grim for wind power, but there may be some hope. Red states use wind power more than blue states. If Democrats can flip some midterm elections in their favor, it could be the beginning of a new windy day. Think Iowa. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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14:40

Out of (Gun) Control

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/10/11

Charlie Kirk's tragic death shows once again the power guns have over Americans. Too many guns in too many hands. The death keep piling up. The need for meaningful gun control never more urgent. never more unlikely to get passed. Why are too many white males murdering people instead out playing golf, tennis or baseball? barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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13:49

The Equalizer: the SYDNE Tax

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/10/04

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is against processed foods to Make America Healthy Again, but won't do anything about it, so here's the solution for MAHA and so much more. We need to legislate significant excise taxes on processed food, like soda, cereal and canned meat, and so much more, like gas-powered cars, jewelry and furs, while increasing the excise taxes on gas, tobacco and alcohol. With the money raised we can spend it treating the sick who suffer from illnesses caused by food...

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15:14

More People, Less Water: What to Do?

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/09/27

The pull of warmer weather, jobs and lower cost of living continues to draw Americans from the North to the South. The problem is they are headed to states that have a shrinking supply of water and as climate change leads to a hotter planet the situation can only get worse. This is bad not merely for when we want a drink, but for our food and electricity supplies. What to do? Become more efficient is basic, including learning to love the many uses of gray water. But we need to do much more. W...

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14:33

A Better Investment Than Life Insurance

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/09/20

Life insurance and annuities are losing bets. Investing in index stock and bond funds are far more likely to provide financial security in retirement for you and your family. Listen here and you'll see why. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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13:41

Free Money

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/09/13

Cash is trash. Mostly. Use credit cards carefully and you not only get convenience, you get free money and financial safety you'll find hard to duplicate. You get money when you sign on, you get cash back every month and you save on interest, plus credit card companies have your back when you play by the rules. Listen here. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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13:23

Sinking Homes and Rising Costs

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/09/06

Floods are on the rise. They are covering more land and at greater depth, too. Areas near water, where most people in the U.S. and around the world live, are at the greatest risk of being flooded. What does it mean for individual home owners? Know all there is to know about flood insurance and listen to this podcast. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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14:33

Beware the Orange Skies

The Rehfeld Report ·

2025/08/30

Wildfires have become more frequent and more dangerous. Climate change is the main reason, but our transmission of electricity is another big factor. We need to do better taking care of and building up the ever expanding grid. Have a listen about what has been happening and what we need to do to at least reduce the number of wildfires and their intensity. barry.rehfeld@gmail.com

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