Month: May 2024

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The Gist - Space Nukes And Ukraine’s Troops

David Ignatius, WaPo columnist and the author of Phantom Orbit: A Thriller discusses his reportorial tactics, and how he blends fact and fiction in writing his latest thrillers about weapons in space.  Plus, there were 350,000 polio cases in 1988. Guess how many there were last year. So many pundits are saying that the Trump verdict will be what they've been predicting all along.  The role of "priors" in on-air legal analysis.


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The Indicator from Planet Money - Can dental therapists fill the gap in oral care?

Dental therapists have been practicing in other parts of the world for decades, but in the U.S. they are relatively few and far between. Like a hygienist, dental therapists can do cleanings as well as some procedures usually reserved for dentists, like simple extractions. They could also be the solution to getting underserved, rural communities better oral care. Today on the show, new momentum for dental therapy and why the American Dental Association is pushing back.

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The value of good teeth

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Federalist Radio Hour - Beyond The Border: Why Americans Should Care About Latin America

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Juan David Rojas, a Compact columnist covering the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to analyze the complex political climate and instability in Latin America and explain why Americans, especially conservatives, should care.

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The Daily Signal - Trump Case Ending Soon, Israeli Ceasefire Terms, Uncovering Stories of Detransitioners | May 28

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:


  • The New York trial of former President Donald Trump is reaching a conclusion.
  • Israel delivers an official written update of its terms for a ceasefire in Gaza to the U.S. and a few other mediating countries. 
  • Housing prices hit a record in March according to a Fox Business report.
  • A new book titled, “Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult” by The Daily Signal’s Mary Margaret Olohan details the stories of detransitioners. 
  • The Supreme Court rejects Michael Avenatti’s appeal of his conviction for trying to extort $25 million from Nike. 


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Motley Fool Money - Activists: Higher All-Time Highs, Please

Sometimes, great isn’t good enough.


(00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss T-Mobile’s latest purchase and why Elliott Management has beef with a company that’s trading at all-time highs.


Then, at (14:51), Yasser el-Shimy joins for a look at Rocket Lab, the end-to-end space company.


Companies discussed: TMUS, VZ, T, TDS, USM, TXN, RKLB


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Cato Daily Podcast - Trump, RFK Jr., and the Libertarian Party

Two notably illiberal politicians headlined at the Libertarian Party's convention over the weekend. What does it reveal about the brand of libertarianism advanced by the LP? Aaron Steelman and Andy Craig comment.

Related: “Trump is hardly libertarian. But neither is today’s Libertarian Party.” By Peter Goettler, The Washington Post, May 23, 2024

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The Bulwark Podcast - John Heilemann: Piss and Vinegar

If persuadable voters are going to back an octogenarian, they are going to need to see less caution—and more piss and vinegar from Biden to combat Trump's "me strong, you weak" schtick. Meanwhile, TFG and RFK, Jr face-planted at the Libertarian convention, James Carville's advice for the Dems, and a tribute to an American original, Bill Walton.

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Biden in 2020 calling a voter fat, and a "damn liar"
Biden's address at West Point
Heilemann's Puck newsletter 
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - GEN C: Hamster Kombat and Hollywood Controversies: A Peek into Emerging Tech Trends

Avery and Sam explore the latest tech controversies, online security risks and viral crypto games on Telegram.

In this guest-less episode, Sam and Avery delve into the recent dispute between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI over the use of her voice, shedding light on the ethical concerns surrounding AI and synthetic media. The conversation also touches on the explosive growth of the Hamster Combat game on Telegram, highlighting the platform's potential for viral content and marketing opportunities.

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