The Indicator from Planet Money - How insurance is affecting the cost of childcare

The childcare industry has been having a tough go of it. It's already expensive; pandemic-era programs have ended; plus there are too few providers. Enter a new challenge: increasing liability insurance premiums. Today, we look at why these premiums are rising for childcare providers, and how they're impacting both businesses and consumers.

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The Bulwark Podcast - Bill Kristol: Weird and Extreme

Democrats are leaning into the 'Republicans are weird and creepy' talking point—a strategy Tim has long advocated for. JD Vance is Exhibit A for this kind of profile, which explains the rumors about Trump possibly replacing him on the ticket. 

Meanwhile, Kamala may have whittled down her veep choices to Shapiro, Kelly, and Walz. Plus, if anyone is going to turn the US into Venezuela, it's Trump, the insurrectionist. Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.

CoinDesk Podcast Network - COINDESK DAILY: Donald Trump Backs U.S. Bitcoin Reserve; WazirX Faces Heat After User Survey

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from Donald Trump doubling down on bitcoin to WazirX facing criticism over a user survey.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Donald Trump doubled down on bitcoin in front of over 3,000 attendees at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, promising that he will maintain a "strategic national bitcoin reserve" and "never sell" the government's seized bitcoin. Plus, Slovenia issued a sovereign digital bond and WazirX continues to face heat after the $230 million hack.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - GEN C: Memes Are Serious Business: Licensing, AI and Digital IP with Liz Hagelthorn of SmarterLicense

In this episode, we explore how memes are reshaping the digital landscape and learn about innovative content licensing strategies with SmarterLicense founder Liz Hagelthorn.

Liz Hagelthorn, founder and CEO of SmarterLicense, joins the pod to discuss the intricate world of meme culture and content licensing. With her extensive background in managing viral meme accounts and working with creators, Liz shares invaluable insights on monetization strategies for creators and the evolving landscape of digital IP. The conversation touches on AI's impact on content creation, effective brand engagement with memes and surprising parallels between meme economics and cryptocurrency trends.

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Focus on Africa - What is the suspect South African military camp training Libyans?

A large group of Libyans have been charged with visa violations after being arrested by South African police at an illegal military training camp. But how did the site, in Mpumalanga province, go undetected?

African leaders have signed up to the first pan-African human rights legislation to address the unique challenges faced by persons with disabilities. Zambian musician John Chiti who was born with albinism and is visually impaired, says it means governments can now be held to account.

And how the war in Sudan is destroying the country's ancient archaeological legacy, through the mass looting and destruction of historical and important artefacts.

Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Rob Wilson and Joseph Keen in London; Frenny Jowi and Susan Gachuhi in Nairobi Technical Producer: Jonny Hall Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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Bad Faith - Episode 393 Promo – After “Abandon Biden” (w/ Ahmad Hudhayfah)

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The Abandon Biden movement was created to leverage votes to secure a ceasefire or, alternatively, punish Biden for failing to move on that issue. What does the Abandon Biden movement do now that Biden is no longer on the ticket? Head of communications Ahmad Hudhayfah joins Bad Faith to discuss the movement's attitude to Kamala Harris, its current demands, and what he makes of so many "coconut-pilled" leftists who had formally articulated a commitment to Palestinian rights.

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CBS News Roundup - 07/29/2024 | World News Roundup

Western Wildfires grow. Venezuela's President claims re-election. President Biden Seeks Supreme Court Reform. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan will have those stories and more on the World News Roundup.

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