Let's bring in Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida. Thanks so much for stepping out to speak with us. Uh your leader Jeff utilizing this magic minute is what it's called to essentially filibuster now for hours um against this bill.We've seen a similar tactic previously with Senator Cy Booker filler bustering for 25 hours. Talking is one thing. Should Americans think Democrats have done all they could to stop this bill.Well, I am so proud of Leader Jeff who is our closer on this big ...

It has a mistake in it. Those were the words spoken on the floor of the House of Representatives today at 11:10 a. m.that shocked every Republican member of the House of Representatives. They all know that the real leading expert on House rules is Democrat Jim McGovern, the Democratic leader of the House Rules Committee. They know that the Republican chair of the House Rules Committee, Virginia Fox, is completely and permanently incompetent.Always has been, always will be, as is her staff. And so the way in ...

I also want to bring in Democratic Senator Peter Welch of Vermont who just voted no on this bill. Uh, as we just heard from Tim Miller, a senator, this bill did seem like it was on the cusp of potentially being defeated. Uh, Lisa Marowski, again, as Tim just pointed out, had a chance to be what John McCain was for Obamacare, defy his party, and vote yes.Um, what do you make of what we just saw on the floor of the House of the Senate. Well, obviously very disappointing for us. I mean, this is a very signific ...

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Imagine [Music] you're driving a car. Your body is that car. And the fuel you put in is the food you eat. What happens if you put the wrong fuel in the car.The car doesn't work right. it gets slower and maybe it even breaks down. Well, the same thing happens when we as teens don't fuel our bodies with the right nutrition.million. That's the number of teens and adolescents that were affected by obesity in 2022. That is a big and scary number.In fact, that's the entire population of the US plus 50 million mor ...

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Core Insights - Lifeway Foods, Inc. has achieved net sales of $37.6 million for the first two months of Q2 2025, marking a 10.7% increase year-over-year [1] - Year-to-date net sales reached $83.7 million as of May 31, 2025, with expectations for Q2 net sales to be between $52 million and $56 million [1] - The company is expanding distribution of its products in response to rising consumer interest in probiotic and functional foods [2] Sales Performance - The company reported a 10.7% increase in net sales for the first two months of Q2 2025 compared to the same period last year [1] - Year-to-date net sales as of May 31, 2025, totaled $83.7 million [1] - Lifeway anticipates Q2 net sales to fall between $52 million and $56 million [1] Product Expansion - Lifeway is expanding its distribution across major retailers, including Amazon Fresh, BJ's Wholesale Club, CVS, HEB, and others [3] - New product launches include Lifeway Organic, Lactose Free Flavor Fusions and Lifeway Organic Kefir Shots in various retail locations [3] - The company is seeing a 63% unit increase in Lifeway Farmer Cheese year-to-date, indicating strong demand [2] Market Trends - There is a growing consumer interest in functional foods that support gut health and overall wellness, driven by social media trends [2] - Lifeway's products are made with live and active cultures, aimed at supporting immunity, digestion, and long-term health [2]

Herbalife (HLF) Conference Summary - June 04, 2025 Company Overview - Herbalife is a global health and wellness company and the largest publicly traded direct seller in the world with approximately $5 billion in net revenue [8] - The company operates in over 90 countries and has more than 2 million distributors globally [9] - Herbalife is recognized as the number one protein shake, weight management brand, and active lifestyle nutrition brand in the world [9] Key Business Model Insights - Herbalife's nutrition clubs, which originated in Mexico, have expanded globally with around 65,000 locations, surpassing the number of Subway and Starbucks outlets [12] - Nutrition clubs allow consumers to purchase individual servings of Herbalife products, fostering frequent interactions between distributors and customers, which enhances community engagement [16][18] - Approximately 40% of sales in the U.S. come from these nutrition clubs, with two-thirds of U.S. sales attributed to club owners who also sell take-home products [19] Regulatory and Business Model Changes - Following a 2016 settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Herbalife changed its commission structure to only pay distributors after products are sold to end users, enhancing data collection capabilities [24][26] - The settlement led to the introduction of preferred customers, allowing distributors to register customers who buy directly from Herbalife, which was not previously possible [28] Pandemic Impact and Recovery - During the pandemic, Herbalife saw an increase in distributor sign-ups and club operations as their products were classified as essential [30] - Post-pandemic, the company faced challenges as many new distributors left after COVID-19 restrictions eased, leading to a need to rebuild the distributor base [32][33] - By late 2023, Herbalife began to stabilize and grow its distributor base again, with consistent growth observed in 2024 [33] Leadership and Strategic Direction - The return of former CEO and the appointment of a top distributor as CEO has brought stability and strategic focus to the company [35][40] - The new leadership is focused on leveraging the distributor base to introduce innovative product ideas and enhance growth [43] Recent Acquisitions and Innovations - Herbalife announced acquisitions aimed at enhancing its product offerings, including a health and wellness app (Protocol) and a personalized nutrition company (Link Bioscience) [42][44] - The acquisitions are intended to provide personalized nutrition solutions based on consumer data, which is expected to be a significant growth area [46][48] Financial Performance and Capital Allocation - Herbalife generates substantial cash flow and has a negative working capital position, allowing for strategic capital allocation [56] - The company has focused on paying down debt, achieving a leverage ratio of 2.97, with plans to reduce it further [58] - Over $6 billion in stock has been repurchased since the CFO's return, with a focus on returning value to shareholders [57] Market Outlook and Investment Thesis - The stock is considered undervalued, with opportunities for margin improvement, sales growth, and increased enterprise value [66] - The company is positioned to leverage unique consumer data and enhance its direct selling model through technology and community engagement [66] Conclusion - Herbalife's strategic initiatives, including the expansion of nutrition clubs, regulatory adaptations, and recent acquisitions, position the company for future growth and recovery in the direct selling market [66]