Michael Poirier
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Deadpool by Gerry Duggan & Tony Moore (review)
As the Deadpool creator controversy rages, Mike-El & Timmy compare Gerry Duggan & Terry Moore’s version of Deadpool to the one created by Fabian Nicieza, Rob Liefeld, Bill Finger & Alan Smithee.
As the Deadpool creator controversy rages, Mike-El & Timmy compare Gerry Duggan & Terry Moore’s version of Deadpool to the one created by Fabian Nicieza, Rob Liefeld, Bill Finger & Alan Smithee.
Deadpool #1 (review)
Comic Book Syndicate liked him better when he was called Slade Wilson. And Bugs Bunny.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Deadpool by Gerry Duggan & Tony Moore (review)
As the Deadpool creator controversy rages, Mike-El & Timmy compare Gerry Duggan & Terry Moore’s version of Deadpool to the one created by Fabian Nicieza, Rob Liefeld, Bill Finger & Alan Smithee.
As the Deadpool creator controversy rages, Mike-El & Timmy compare Gerry Duggan & Terry Moore’s version of Deadpool to the one created by Fabian Nicieza, Rob Liefeld, Bill Finger & Alan Smithee.
Marvel Two-In-One #81 | QUASAR QUA-NOLOGY #11
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Mike-EL is joined by Adam Peltier of ‘Revolution Rock’ for this week’s coverage of every Qua-Nological appearance of Marvel superhero Quasar!
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Mike-EL is joined by Adam Peltier of ‘Revolution Rock’ for this week’s coverage of every Qua-Nological appearance of Marvel superhero Quasar!
Quasar Comic Book Podcast features the Thing + more
Quasar Qua-Nology follows the chronological adventures of Quasar. The Thing teams up with Namor, The Sub-Mariner!
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November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Marvel Two-In-One #81 | QUASAR QUA-NOLOGY #11
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Mike-EL is joined by Adam Peltier of ‘Revolution Rock’ for this week’s coverage of every Qua-Nological appearance of Marvel superhero Quasar!
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Mike-EL is joined by Adam Peltier of ‘Revolution Rock’ for this week’s coverage of every Qua-Nological appearance of Marvel superhero Quasar!
#Batman by Peter Milligan (Part 2) | UK CORRAL #29
Reviewing Detective Comics #629, #630, #631, #632, #633 and #638 by Peter Milligan, Jim Aparo, Steve Leialoha and Mike DeCarlo.
Covers by Michael Golden.
Reviewing Detective Comics #629, #630, #631, #632, #633 and #638 by Peter Milligan, Jim Aparo, Steve Leialoha and Mike DeCarlo.
Covers by Michael Golden.
Batman by Peter Milligan (Part 2) | UK CORRAL #29
An underrated era from the height of Bat-Mania. Reviewing Detective Comics #629, #630, #631, #632, #633 and #638 by Peter Milligan, Jim Aparo, Steve Leialoha and Mike DeCarlo. Covers by Michael Golden...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#Batman by Peter Milligan (Part 2) | UK CORRAL #29
Reviewing Detective Comics #629, #630, #631, #632, #633 and #638 by Peter Milligan, Jim Aparo, Steve Leialoha and Mike DeCarlo.
Covers by Michael Golden.
Reviewing Detective Comics #629, #630, #631, #632, #633 and #638 by Peter Milligan, Jim Aparo, Steve Leialoha and Mike DeCarlo.
Covers by Michael Golden.
DC’s Rebirth (here we go again)…
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A look back at the time we were sick to death of relauches. Thankfully, that doesn't happen anymore.
Because comic book publishers think readers won’t buy a comic numbered higher than #52, DC is starting all of their comics over at #1…AGAIN
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A look back at the time we were sick to death of relauches. Thankfully, that doesn't happen anymore.
Because comic book publishers think readers won’t buy a comic numbered higher than #52, DC is starting all of their comics over at #1…AGAIN
Rebirth, Reboot, Rehash, Revamp, Ree-Yees
Comic Book Syndicate just passed our 100th episode.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
DC’s Rebirth (here we go again)…
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A look back at the time we were sick to death of relauches. Thankfully, that doesn't happen anymore.
Because comic book publishers think readers won’t buy a comic numbered higher than #52, DC is starting all of their comics over at #1…AGAIN
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A look back at the time we were sick to death of relauches. Thankfully, that doesn't happen anymore.
Because comic book publishers think readers won’t buy a comic numbered higher than #52, DC is starting all of their comics over at #1…AGAIN
Spider-Man in April 1981 | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #10
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PLUS! The return of the Tinkerer, and a Hulk/Ka-Zar team-up! This week we talk cover Amazing Spider-Man #215, Marvel Team-Up #104 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #53.
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PLUS! The return of the Tinkerer, and a Hulk/Ka-Zar team-up! This week we talk cover Amazing Spider-Man #215, Marvel Team-Up #104 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #53.
Spider-Man Comic Book Podcast reviews Marvel's Sandman
Here Comes The Spider-Cast reviews one chronological month of Spider-Man comics every week. Sandman gives Spidey an enema!
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November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Spider-Man in April 1981 | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #10
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PLUS! The return of the Tinkerer, and a Hulk/Ka-Zar team-up! This week we talk cover Amazing Spider-Man #215, Marvel Team-Up #104 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #53.
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PLUS! The return of the Tinkerer, and a Hulk/Ka-Zar team-up! This week we talk cover Amazing Spider-Man #215, Marvel Team-Up #104 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #53.
Supergirl’s 1st Appearance (review)
A look back at Action Comics #252, featuring the 1st appearance of Supergirl.
The star of the hit TV series on CBS first appeared in comics form in 1959, courtesy of Otto Binder & Al Plastino.
A look back at Action Comics #252, featuring the 1st appearance of Supergirl.
The star of the hit TV series on CBS first appeared in comics form in 1959, courtesy of Otto Binder & Al Plastino.
Action Comics #252 (review)
Comic Book Syndicate seems to see a youngster flying, dressed in a super-costume. It...uh...oh crap. She's our cousin.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Supergirl’s 1st Appearance (review)
A look back at Action Comics #252, featuring the 1st appearance of Supergirl.
The star of the hit TV series on CBS first appeared in comics form in 1959, courtesy of Otto Binder & Al Plastino.
A look back at Action Comics #252, featuring the 1st appearance of Supergirl.
The star of the hit TV series on CBS first appeared in comics form in 1959, courtesy of Otto Binder & Al Plastino.
Marvel Team-Up #113 (video) | QUASAR QUA-NOLOGY #10
Quasar & Spider-Man team-up to take on The Lightmaster. Featuring the talents of Marvel Gruenwald, Herb Trimpe & Mike Esposito.
Quasar & Spider-Man team-up to take on The Lightmaster. Featuring the talents of Marvel Gruenwald, Herb Trimpe & Mike Esposito.
Quasar Comic Book Podcast features Spider-Man guest app
Quasar Qua-Nology follows the Qua-Nolological appearances of Quasar. This week features Quasar & Spidey vs. Lightmaster.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Marvel Team-Up #113 (video) | QUASAR QUA-NOLOGY #10
Quasar & Spider-Man team-up to take on The Lightmaster. Featuring the talents of Marvel Gruenwald, Herb Trimpe & Mike Esposito.
Quasar & Spider-Man team-up to take on The Lightmaster. Featuring the talents of Marvel Gruenwald, Herb Trimpe & Mike Esposito.
#Supergirl – The New 52
We take a look at Supergirl Volume 1 (but not really volume 1), The Last Daughter of Krypton, by Michael Green, Mike Johnson & Mahmud Asrar.
We take a look at Supergirl Volume 1 (but not really volume 1), The Last Daughter of Krypton, by Michael Green, Mike Johnson & Mahmud Asrar.
Supergirl, The Last Daughter of Krypton (review)
The Comic Book Syndicate is voting Dave Mustaine for President.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
#Supergirl – The New 52
We take a look at Supergirl Volume 1 (but not really volume 1), The Last Daughter of Krypton, by Michael Green, Mike Johnson & Mahmud Asrar.
We take a look at Supergirl Volume 1 (but not really volume 1), The Last Daughter of Krypton, by Michael Green, Mike Johnson & Mahmud Asrar.
#Spider-Man in March 1981 | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #9
Sub-Mariner, The Frightful Four & Ant-Man all guest star in this week’s Spidey titles from March 1981. This episode covers Amazing Spider-man #214, Marvel Team-Up #103 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #52.
Sub-Mariner, The Frightful Four & Ant-Man all guest star in this week’s Spidey titles from March 1981. This episode covers Amazing Spider-man #214, Marvel Team-Up #103 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #52.
Spider-Man teams up with The Sub-Mariner & Ant-Man
Here Comes The Spider-Cast covers 1 month of Spider-Man comics in each episode. Sub-Mariner is Marvel's first superhero.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#Spider-Man in March 1981 | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #9
Sub-Mariner, The Frightful Four & Ant-Man all guest star in this week’s Spidey titles from March 1981. This episode covers Amazing Spider-man #214, Marvel Team-Up #103 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #52.
Sub-Mariner, The Frightful Four & Ant-Man all guest star in this week’s Spidey titles from March 1981. This episode covers Amazing Spider-man #214, Marvel Team-Up #103 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #52.
Hulk (2003) | TAPED CRUSADERS #66
Don’t make him Ang Lee. You wouldn’t like him when he’s Ang Lee.
Ang Lee’s serious take on the Green Goliath left audiences cold. Writers John Turman, Michael France, James Schamus attempt to impress us with deep themes, but forget to include a compelling story.
Don’t make him Ang Lee. You wouldn’t like him when he’s Ang Lee.
Ang Lee’s serious take on the Green Goliath left audiences cold. Writers John Turman, Michael France, James Schamus attempt to impress us with deep themes, but forget to include a compelling story.
Hulk (2003) | TAPED CRUSADERS #66
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November 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Hulk (2003) | TAPED CRUSADERS #66
Don’t make him Ang Lee. You wouldn’t like him when he’s Ang Lee.
Ang Lee’s serious take on the Green Goliath left audiences cold. Writers John Turman, Michael France, James Schamus attempt to impress us with deep themes, but forget to include a compelling story.
Don’t make him Ang Lee. You wouldn’t like him when he’s Ang Lee.
Ang Lee’s serious take on the Green Goliath left audiences cold. Writers John Turman, Michael France, James Schamus attempt to impress us with deep themes, but forget to include a compelling story.
Black Magick by Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE
The Image Comics series is plugged by Tim from Border City Comics.
The Image Comics series is plugged by Tim from Border City Comics.
Black Magick from Image Comics
Comic Book Syndicate is down with OPP.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Black Magick by Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE
The Image Comics series is plugged by Tim from Border City Comics.
The Image Comics series is plugged by Tim from Border City Comics.
Fright Night (2011) | LASER BRAINS #35
“That is a terrible vampire name. Jerry?”
Screenwriter Marti Noxon and director Craig Gillespie adapt Tom Holland’s 1985 classic, with mixed-to-positive results.
“That is a terrible vampire name. Jerry?”
Screenwriter Marti Noxon and director Craig Gillespie adapt Tom Holland’s 1985 classic, with mixed-to-positive results.
movie podcast reviews horror remake
David Tennant does it again.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Fright Night (2011) | LASER BRAINS #35
“That is a terrible vampire name. Jerry?”
Screenwriter Marti Noxon and director Craig Gillespie adapt Tom Holland’s 1985 classic, with mixed-to-positive results.
“That is a terrible vampire name. Jerry?”
Screenwriter Marti Noxon and director Craig Gillespie adapt Tom Holland’s 1985 classic, with mixed-to-positive results.
Happy Halloween from 1985!
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Happy Halloween from 1985!
Greatest Hits Vol. 20
Highlights from Laser Brains, Taped Crusaders, and Here Comes The Spider-Cast.
Highlights from Laser Brains, Taped Crusaders, and Here Comes The Spider-Cast.
Scary Monsters (and Superheroes) | (Greatest Hits Vol. 20)
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October 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Greatest Hits Vol. 20
Highlights from Laser Brains, Taped Crusaders, and Here Comes The Spider-Cast.
Highlights from Laser Brains, Taped Crusaders, and Here Comes The Spider-Cast.
Dazzler #9 & #10 | QUASAR QUA-NOLOGY #9
We classic Dazzler comic form the early 80s…and it’s horrible!
Classic (?) Marvel Comic featuring the talents of Danny Fingeroth, Tom DeFalco, Frank Springer & Vince Colletta.
We classic Dazzler comic form the early 80s…and it’s horrible!
Classic (?) Marvel Comic featuring the talents of Danny Fingeroth, Tom DeFalco, Frank Springer & Vince Colletta.
Quasar Comic Book Podcast features Dazzler
Quasar Qua-Nology follows the chronological adventures of Quasar. This week: Dazzler fizzles out.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Dazzler #9 & #10 | QUASAR QUA-NOLOGY #9
We classic Dazzler comic form the early 80s…and it’s horrible!
Classic (?) Marvel Comic featuring the talents of Danny Fingeroth, Tom DeFalco, Frank Springer & Vince Colletta.
We classic Dazzler comic form the early 80s…and it’s horrible!
Classic (?) Marvel Comic featuring the talents of Danny Fingeroth, Tom DeFalco, Frank Springer & Vince Colletta.
Civil War by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE
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Mike-EL is joined by Robert St. Mary and Michelle from the Nerdy Book Club to help review the modern classic that has been turned into the latest blockbuster from Marvel Studios.
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Mike-EL is joined by Robert St. Mary and Michelle from the Nerdy Book Club to help review the modern classic that has been turned into the latest blockbuster from Marvel Studios.
Civil War (comic book review)
Comic Book Syndicate is at it again.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Civil War by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE
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Mike-EL is joined by Robert St. Mary and Michelle from the Nerdy Book Club to help review the modern classic that has been turned into the latest blockbuster from Marvel Studios.
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Mike-EL is joined by Robert St. Mary and Michelle from the Nerdy Book Club to help review the modern classic that has been turned into the latest blockbuster from Marvel Studios.
#Spider-Man in February 1981 | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #8
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Featuring The Wizard, Mysterio and Doc Samson! Mike-EL and Joshua Murr-Vell review Amazing Spider-man #213, Marvel Team-Up #102 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-man #51.
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Featuring The Wizard, Mysterio and Doc Samson! Mike-EL and Joshua Murr-Vell review Amazing Spider-man #213, Marvel Team-Up #102 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-man #51.
Spider-Man Comic Book Podcast reviews Mysterio + more
Here Comes The Spider-Cast is a weekly podcast that covers one month's worth of Spider-man comics in each episode.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#Spider-Man in February 1981 | HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST #8
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Featuring The Wizard, Mysterio and Doc Samson! Mike-EL and Joshua Murr-Vell review Amazing Spider-man #213, Marvel Team-Up #102 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-man #51.
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Featuring The Wizard, Mysterio and Doc Samson! Mike-EL and Joshua Murr-Vell review Amazing Spider-man #213, Marvel Team-Up #102 and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-man #51.
X-factor: Fall of the Mutants | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE
The classic story featuring the Four Horsemen of…Apocalypse!
Mike-EL, Jeff Leppard & Miles “Mayhem” re-visit the 1987 story by Louise & Walt Simonson that brought Apocalypse to the forefront of the X-men mythos!
The classic story featuring the Four Horsemen of…Apocalypse!
Mike-EL, Jeff Leppard & Miles “Mayhem” re-visit the 1987 story by Louise & Walt Simonson that brought Apocalypse to the forefront of the X-men mythos!
The original X-men battle Apocalypse
Comic Book Syndicate explains everything that's happening to them, as it's happening.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
X-factor: Fall of the Mutants | COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE
The classic story featuring the Four Horsemen of…Apocalypse!
Mike-EL, Jeff Leppard & Miles “Mayhem” re-visit the 1987 story by Louise & Walt Simonson that brought Apocalypse to the forefront of the X-men mythos!
The classic story featuring the Four Horsemen of…Apocalypse!
Mike-EL, Jeff Leppard & Miles “Mayhem” re-visit the 1987 story by Louise & Walt Simonson that brought Apocalypse to the forefront of the X-men mythos!
I finally gave this book a chance and...I could not be less interested in the premise. A MARRIED Peter Parker? Clones?
After Batman: The Adventures Continue, I had really high hopes for this :(.
After Batman: The Adventures Continue, I had really high hopes for this :(.
October 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I finally gave this book a chance and...I could not be less interested in the premise. A MARRIED Peter Parker? Clones?
After Batman: The Adventures Continue, I had really high hopes for this :(.
After Batman: The Adventures Continue, I had really high hopes for this :(.
Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits | UK CORRAL #28
"I’m going to die.”
Garth Ennis begins his legendary run on Hellblazer. Featuring art by Will Simpson, Mark Pennington, Malcolm Jones III, Tom Sutton, Mark McKenna, Kim DeMulder and Stan Woch.
"I’m going to die.”
Garth Ennis begins his legendary run on Hellblazer. Featuring art by Will Simpson, Mark Pennington, Malcolm Jones III, Tom Sutton, Mark McKenna, Kim DeMulder and Stan Woch.
UK comic book podcast reviews Garth Ennis
John Constan-TYNE, not TEEN.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits | UK CORRAL #28
"I’m going to die.”
Garth Ennis begins his legendary run on Hellblazer. Featuring art by Will Simpson, Mark Pennington, Malcolm Jones III, Tom Sutton, Mark McKenna, Kim DeMulder and Stan Woch.
"I’m going to die.”
Garth Ennis begins his legendary run on Hellblazer. Featuring art by Will Simpson, Mark Pennington, Malcolm Jones III, Tom Sutton, Mark McKenna, Kim DeMulder and Stan Woch.
Greatest Hits Vol. 19
Howard the Duck is someone's favourite movie!
Howard the Duck is someone's favourite movie!
Happy ONE YEAR Anniversary to Meteor Uniplex (Greatest Hits Vol. 19)
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October 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Greatest Hits Vol. 19
Howard the Duck is someone's favourite movie!
Howard the Duck is someone's favourite movie!
Teen Wolf | LASER BRAINS #34
He always wanted to be special…but he never expected THIS!
Was this Better than 'Back To The Future'?
He always wanted to be special…but he never expected THIS!
Was this Better than 'Back To The Future'?
Boof instead of Biff
Where's the wolf?
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October 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Teen Wolf | LASER BRAINS #34
He always wanted to be special…but he never expected THIS!
Was this Better than 'Back To The Future'?
He always wanted to be special…but he never expected THIS!
Was this Better than 'Back To The Future'?
Greatest Hits Vol. 18
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Greatest Hits Vol. 18
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Wells Fargo scammed millions of people by opening fake accounts. The Trump Administration just reduced a former Wells Fargo exec's $10 million fine to $0.
Trump is making life more affordable for Wall Street executives — and more expensive for everyone else.
Trump is making life more affordable for Wall Street executives — and more expensive for everyone else.
October 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wells Fargo scammed millions of people by opening fake accounts. The Trump Administration just reduced a former Wells Fargo exec's $10 million fine to $0.
Trump is making life more affordable for Wall Street executives — and more expensive for everyone else.
Trump is making life more affordable for Wall Street executives — and more expensive for everyone else.