Social Venture Podcast with Joe Mkhitaryan

The Social Venture Podcast hosted by Joe Mkhitaryan is a dynamic and insightful show that explores the world of social entrepreneurship and innovation. Each episode features engaging conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are tackling today’s most pressing social issues. Joe delves into the strategies, challenges, and successes behind impactful ventures, offering valuable lessons for anyone looking to create meaningful change through business and social impact.

Social Venture Podcast with Joe Mkhitaryan is a business podcast hosted by Tom Bystrek, with 86 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tom Bystrek hosts Social Venture Podcast with Joe Mkhitaryan, a business show with 86 episodes published.

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  THE NAVY IS BEING FED BEAVER-TAILS! | Social Venture Podcast EP #094

  Aug 14, 202639 min

  On today's episode, we break down the stunning sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the reported $2.5 billion profit for Mark Walter, and why the new owners were originally pursuing an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.Plus, we get into the growing controversy surrounding conditions aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, including reports of food shortages, maintenance problems, extreme deployment lengths and growing concerns about sailor morale.We also cover the DOJ's massive marriage fraud case involving 11 defendants and more than 1,000 alleged sham marriages, the end of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's longtime engagement to Riley Roberts, and the latest allegations surrounding former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich.And finally, Tom tackles one of the most important debates in sports: Who has the greatest uniforms of all time?IN THIS EPISODE: Lakers Sold for $12.5 BillionJosh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly agree to purchase the LakersRecord price for a North American sports franchiseMark Walter's short-lived ownershipThe Lakers' incredible rise in valueWhy Kushner and Iger pivoted from a Las Vegas expansion team Navy Carrier Deployment ControversyUSS Abraham Lincoln's unprecedented deploymentReports of food, bathroom and maintenance problemsConcerns over sailor morale and mental healthNavy's response to the allegationsGrowing political fallout⚖️ DOJ's Massive Marriage Fraud Case11 people chargedMore than 1,000 alleged sham marriagesForeign nationals allegedly paying up to $100,000How prosecutors say the operation worked️ AOC & Riley Roberts SplitThe end of their longtime engagementWhy the split only recently became publicAOC's recent fertility journeyWhat we know about their relationship timeline BEST UNIFORMS IN ALL OF SPORTSTulane's Mardi Gras-inspired uniformsThe greatest uniforms across sportsWhat makes a uniform iconic

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  LET 'THEY/THEM' PLAY | Social Venture Podcast EP #093

  Aug 12, 202636 min

  In today’s episode of the Social Venture Podcast, we break down some of the biggest stories colliding sports, politics, culture and media.Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White say they intend to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, putting the league’s eligibility rules under a new spotlight. What exactly are the WNBA’s rules, and why are former NBA players now testing them?We also break down the heated DiJonai Carrington vs. Sophie Cunningham controversy, including Carrington’s “WHITE PRIVILEGE” post, Cunningham’s response, and whether the WNBA is becoming consumed by cultural and political battles outside of basketball.Plus:• AOC talks about egg freezing, family planning and her potential political future• How much should politicians reveal about their personal lives?• Massachusetts’ new abortion law and the removal of its previous statutory 24-week restriction• What does “professional judgment of the physician” actually mean?• Trump’s new childhood vaccine push and proposed changes to routine vaccination recommendations• The controversy surrounding MMR vaccination, autism claims and vaccine policy• Jake Lang and the rise of the political influencer• How Lang went from January 6 defendant to Trump-pardoned political provocateur and "Senate candidate".• The new political business model: attention → controversy → followers → money → political power

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  PEREZ POSSESSED BY A DEMON?? | Social Venture Podcast EP #092

  Aug 6, 202634 min

  Welcome back to The Social Venture! In today's prep, we're breaking down the biggest stories dominating the headlines with the facts, context, and analysis you won't get from a simple news clip.We start with Senator Ted Cruz's escalating attacks on Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, examining the controversy surrounding El-Sayed's family connections to organizations previously scrutinized by federal prosecutors, the debate over guilt by association, and how this race is quickly becoming one of the most closely watched Senate battles in America.Next, we cover the shocking news involving Perez Hilton, who was hospitalized following an apparent mental health crisis during a TikTok livestream. We separate confirmed facts from online speculation, explain what authorities have publicly said, discuss Florida's Baker Act, and look at the response from social media platforms and his family.We also dive into brand-new federal data showing that daily marijuana use has officially surpassed both daily alcohol consumption and daily cigarette smoking in the United States. What does this actually mean? Is America smoking more than ever, or are the numbers more complicated than the headlines suggest? We unpack the research, the trends driving the shift, and why legalization is changing American culture faster than many expected.The political discussion continues with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign relationship with Twitch streamer **Hasan Piker**, whose endorsements and appearances have generated major controversy from both Republicans and Democrats. We examine why the partnership has become such a flashpoint, what Piker has said in the past, and how critics are using those comments against El-Sayed's campaign.Finally, we discuss the alarming arrest of an armed California man accused of conducting surveillance around Trump National Golf Club ahead of a scheduled Donald Trump fundraising event. Authorities say the suspect possessed firearms, tactical equipment, and allegedly monitored security preparations. We'll walk through exactly what investigators have confirmed, the charges filed, and what remains unknown as the federal investigation continues.As always, our goal is to separate verified reporting from political spin, social media rumors, and sensational headlines so you can understand what actually happened and why these stories matter.If you enjoy fact-based political analysis, breaking news, current events, and in-depth discussions that go beyond the headlines, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Leave a comment below and let us know which story you think deserves the biggest discussion.#Politics #BreakingNews #CurrentEvents #DonaldTrump #TedCruz #Michigan #Senate #HasanPiker #PerezHilton #Marijuana #Cannabis #News #USPolitics #SocialVenture #Podcast #Commentary #Trending #Election #PoliticalNews #DailyNews

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  SPANISH INVASION?! | Social Venture Podcast EP #091

  Aug 5, 202632 min

  Welcome back to the Social Venture Podcast, where we break down the biggest stories shaping politics, immigration, corruption, crime, and culture.In this episode, we uncover one of Los Angeles' most shocking corruption scandals: how a Chinese billionaire allegedly bribed a powerful city councilman with lavish Vegas trips, casino chips, and escorts to push through a massive skyscraper project. Even after the company behind the scheme was convicted in federal court, the City of Los Angeles continued paying millions to lease the very same hotel for its homeless housing program.We also dive into the unprecedented migrant surge into Ceuta, Spain, where an estimated 50,000–60,000 people crossed into European territory in just days. We'll examine what triggered the crisis, the humanitarian fallout, the political response from Spain, Italy, and the United States, and why this border emergency has become one of Europe's biggest flashpoints.Finally, we discuss the tragic mass shooting at a brand-new In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. We'll cover what happened, how an armed civilian and an off-duty state trooper reportedly helped stop the attack, and the broader conversation surrounding public safety and self-defense.Topics include:The L.A. Grand Hotel bribery scandalJosé Huizar, Chinese billionaire Wei Huang, and City Hall corruptionWhy Los Angeles continued paying a convicted companySpain's Ceuta migrant crisisEurope's growing immigration divideDonald Trump and Pedro Sánchez's responsesTwin Falls In-N-Out mass shootingArmed civilian credited with helping stop the gunmanThe latest political and cultural headlinesIf you enjoy in-depth conversations that go beyond the headlines, be sure to subscribe, like, and leave your thoughts in the comments.

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  FAUCI EXPOSED FINALLY? | Social Venture Podcast EP #090

  Jul 30, 202630 min

  In this episode of the Social Venture Podcast, we break down the biggest moments from the hearing, including Fauci's opening statement, the dramatic removal of his attorney from the hearing room, the controversy surrounding the release of more than 1,100 pages of Fauci's personal diary, Republican lawmakers' accusations, and Chairman Rand Paul's announcement that the committee intends to pursue a possible contempt of Congress referral.The Senate hearing featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci became one of the most talked-about political events of the year. During testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times, declined to answer questions on the advice of counsel, and faced intense scrutiny over COVID-19 origins, gain-of-function research, funding tied to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, school closures, mask mandates, and allegations that he misled Congress.We also examine the legal and political questions surrounding President Joe Biden's preemptive pardon, why Fauci's legal team says he could still face legal exposure, and what this hearing means for the ongoing debates over COVID-19's origins, government transparency, public health policy, and trust in federal institutions.Join us as we separate the key claims, the testimony, and the broader implications of one of the most consequential congressional hearings since the pandemic. What do you think? Should Dr. Fauci have answered the committee's questions, or was invoking the Fifth Amendment the right legal decision? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed this discussion, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more in-depth conversations on politics, current events, business, and the issues shaping our world.

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