Brian J. Hunt, CPA, MSF
dallascpa.bsky.social
Brian J. Hunt, CPA, MSF
@dallascpa.bsky.social
Husband, Father, CPA, Expert in risk management, Student of history, Flaming centrist, Living in Texas’ 33rd Congressional district.
Marine vet → DIA → Caterpillar cyber chief → running for Congress.

Kevin Burge on how AI made phishing undetectable, why insider threats are #1, and quantum computing risks.

Full interview on YouTube now.

#Cybersecurity #AI #Veterans

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Ep. #46 - Conversation with Kevin Burge, Caterpillar
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February 11, 2026 at 1:32 PM
To all the independent brewers out there, got an idea for a new beer called "Bitcoin Tears". Feel free to use the name. I'm sure it will be tasty. Just give me a free supply for life and we can call it even.
February 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM
☕ Saturday Morning Blend V.11: Tarrant County flips blue (!!), America's allies turn away, Bitcoin tumbles, and why Americans feel so unhappy. Your weekly news digest is ready.
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The Saturday Morning Blend
V. 11 - February 8, 2026
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February 7, 2026 at 2:14 PM
AI just made phishing undetectable.
Kevin Burge from Caterpillar explains how ChatGPT creates perfect fake emails - no spelling errors, no red flags.
Good employees get manipulated. One click = full access. Full interview next week on YouTube.
#Cybersecurity #AI
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AI Powered Phishing: The New Cybersecurity Threat
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February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Just posted my full conversation with john burrows

We talked career strategy, why slowing down beats rushing up the ladder, and why being good at 4-5 things is better than being world-class at one

One of those conversations that makes you rethink everything

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Ep. #45 - Conversation with John Burrows, University of Chicago
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February 5, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Best career advice from my chat with John Burrows:

Slow down. make lateral moves. learn the language of marketing, operations, risk, accounting, strategy.

Be the fox, not the hedgehog. be really good at 4-5 things instead of world-class at one.
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Career Advice: Be Good at 4 to 5 Things, Not One
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February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
☕ New Saturday Morning Blend

Big Tech's $109B AI debt bet, Nike's 775 automation layoffs, G7 debt crisis, health insurance > mortgages

Plus: Knight of the Seven Kingdoms & D&D at Wyly Theater

Read: open.substack.com/pub/brianjhu...
January 31, 2026 at 3:23 PM
a CEO said: "we're more connected than ever—Slack, Zoom, Teams, email...so why does my org feel more fragmented?"

Dr. John Burrows from UChicago has been studying this exact paradox

next on #RiskOnRiskOff: how leaders build actual connection in digital workplaces

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January 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
FLASHBACK - 60 Seconds of Risk ❄️

Dallas is getting hit with another winter storm this weekend - snow, ice, hard freezes.

Time to dig out last year's episode on preventing frozen pipes. We all remember 2021. Let's not do that again.

#DallasWeather #WinterStorm

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Ep. #134 - Tips to Prevent Water Damage During Winter Storms
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January 23, 2026 at 2:28 PM
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the latest "Risk, et al…" looks at immigration as economic reality, not rhetoric.

Houston shows what long-term inclusion can build. Will Dallas learn?

Also in this edition: a review of @a24movies.bsky.social’s Marty Supreme.

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Is This the New "N.I.N.A."?
A Martin Luther King Jr. Day Reflection on Immigration, Economics, and the American Dream
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January 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Joe Wells Jr. & The Revelers Hall Band at the Kessler Theater tonight. "Freedom" live. Six minutes of pure soul that reminded me why nothing beats live music.

Dallas music scene is alive and well 🎵

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Joe Wells Jr. & The Revelers Hall Band - "Freedom" (Live at The Kessler Theater)
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January 18, 2026 at 7:09 PM
If you don’t already, you need to sign up for the "The Weekly Look at the Global Economy and Markets" from @elerianm.bsky.social. It's a must if you want to understand what is impacting the markets and how it could impact your financial plans.

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The Weekly Look at the Global Economy and Markets
The Context
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January 18, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Just dropped the latest Saturday Morning Blend ☕

Venezuela opening its oil industry, Iran's succession crisis, Minneapolis court battles, Denmark protesting Trump's Greenland demands... it's been A LOT.

Enjoy!

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The Saturday Morning Blend
V. 8 -- January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 at 4:24 PM
🎯 New episode drop: Social Security isn't just a benefit - it's a $500K bond in disguise.

The math: $24K/year at 4.8% yield = $500K bond equivalent

In essence it's a strategic asset.

Full breakdown in Episode #164👇

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#RetirementPlanning #FinancialPlanning #SocialSecurity
Ep. #164 - How to Use Social Security When Building a Retirement Portfolio
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January 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Visited the Detroit Institute of Arts back in September and honestly? Still thinking about it.

65,000+ artworks. Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals that take up an entire courtyard. Van Gogh. Rembrandt. Picasso. Stunning African and Asian collections.

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Travel Review: Detroit Institute of Arts
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January 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
In this clip, I give you my thoughts on Living in Denton #beer from Denton County Brewing Company. This is an amber beer which has a nice, hoppy taste, but it is not overpowering. It does have a 7.1% ABV, so it's not for high-volume drinking.
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Beer Review: Living in Denton
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January 13, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Just dropped a new video exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes! 🏖️

450-foot sand dunes over Lake Michigan, stunning views, and pristine beaches. Absolutely breathtaking.

If you love the Great Lakes, this one's for you. Link below! 🎥

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Travel Review: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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January 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
"There is a sucker born every minute." - P.T. Barnum

There is a difference between investing and speculating....and there is a significant difference between investing and a scam.

Don't be a sucker.
December 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In the 64th edition of "Risk, et al...", we examine how cryptocurrency represents a peculiar hybrid of multi-level marketing schemes and Ponzi dynamics wrapped in technological innovation.

In addition, we review the movie "Avatar: Fire and Ash". Enjoy!

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Buyer Beware
Why Cryptocurrency Mirrors History's Greatest Speculative Manias
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December 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🎙️ Next on Risk On/Risk Off: David Kotok, co-founder of Cumberland Advisors with 50+ years of market wisdom.

We'll discuss the Fed's evolving toolkit, how tail risks translate to portfolios, and why history prepares us for tomorrow's uncertainties.

Stay tuned. 🎙️

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December 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🏗️ New 60 Seconds of Risk: Juan Valles on the real risks of construction entrepreneurship.

His best advice: "It's not IF setbacks happen, it's WHEN. Are you prepared to absorb the hits?"

Watch: youtu.be/k46I2OWZqro?...

#Construction #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness
Ep. #163 - The Reality of Construction Entrepreneurship with Juan Valles, VBI
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December 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Your Social Security = $500K in bonds you forgot you own

New #Risk, et al... breaks down why this matters for early retirees (hint: you can go 75/25 stocks/bonds without increasing risk)

Plus: #Hamnet review

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The Hidden Asset in Your Retirement Portfolio
The $500K Bond You Forgot You Own
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December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In this clip, I give you my thoughts on the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. I drove this car four days in and around Greater Los Angeles.

#Car Review: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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Car Review: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E
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December 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
In this clip, I give you a quick tour of Griffith Park which is located in the Greater #LosAngeles area. In short, it's a nice little spot to get some time with nature that is surrounded by a major urban development.

#Travel Review: Griffith Park

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Travel Review: Griffith Park
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December 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Can your construction company produce:

- 13-week cash flow forecast
- WIP schedule that ties to balance sheet
- Clean multi-entity financials

If not, that next contract could sink you.

Eddie Bridgers explains why growth without financial infrastructure = bankruptcy risk

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Ep. #162 - The Risk of Growing too Fast with Eddie Bridgers, SeatonHill
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November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM