Month: July 2024

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Focus on Africa - Will Africa shine at the Paris Olympics?

he Olympics opening ceremony expected to get under way in Paris today. Audiences from all over the world are expected to watch.

How can Nigeria solve its oil theft problem?

And what is causing Namibia's housing crisis, and could mushrooms provide the answer?

Presenter : Charles Gitonga Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Rob Wilson and Patricia Whitehorne in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical producer: Nick Randell Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Kamala’s Anti-Israel Debut

In her first major statement as the presumptive Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris announced she would not "be silent" about supposed Israeli depredations in Gaza. Didn't take long! Also didn't take the media long to begin creating a castle in the air for their new queen to live in, and to dig a grave for the Republican vice presidential nominee. Give a listen.

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Up First from NPR - Sinaloa Cartel Capture, VP Harris’ Gaza Speech, Olympic Opening Ceremonies

Two alleged kingpins of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel were arrested in El Paso, Texas. Vice President Kamala Harris strikes a different tone than President Biden in a speech on the conflict between Israel and Gaza, and the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are underway in France.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Field of streams: sports viewing changes

As the Olympics begin, more people than ever will be watching via streaming services. We examine the changing viewing habits transforming sport’s role in the broadcast business. The sentencing of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist, reveals the empty, performative nature of justice in Russia today (11:10). And the internet has dubbed Kamala Harris “brat”—and that is a kind of compliment (18:34).


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Money Girl - When Should I Do Roth Conversions?

Laura answers a listener's question about Roth IRA conversions and if or when you should do them.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail 7.26.24

Alabama News:

*Gov Ivey helping those having a hard time paying their bills
*Sen Britt takes issues with VP Harris regarding anti-Israel protests
*Federal funding to help clean up coal mines
*Non-profit wants more oversight of Alabama prisons
*Sen Britt voices support for Israel after prime minister's speech
*Mobile Chamber has concerns regarding harbor project

National News:

*Anti-Israel protest reaction and replacement of United States flags that were set on fire
*Former President Trump and VP Harris both want to debate
*Southwest Airlines ditching open seating policy
*House passes bill condemning VP Harris mishandling border crisis
*Senators introducing bill to get permits approved faster
*Chicago Police prepping for DNC Convention in August

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Unexpected Elements - Breaking, climbing, and surfing

This week the panel take a look at their favourites of the newer Olympic sports as Paris 2024 gets underway. Surfing will happen in Tahiti this year, but could it ever be held on Titan, in orbit around Saturn? Obviously very unlikely, but not for the reasons you might expect. No vertebrate on earth can rock-climb like a gecko. Can nanomaterials come to our aid? And Amy Pope, Principal Lecturer of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson University helps us understand the physics challenges the B-boys and girls are maybe subconsciously putting themselves through as Break Dancing makes its Olympic debut.

Also, climate change unearths some of our oldest fossils in Brazil, being scared of long words, and designing cities to be cooler.

Presented by Marnie Chesterton, with Philistiah Mwatee and Camilla Mota.

Produced by Alex Mansfield with Harrison Lewis, Dan Welsh and Noa Dowling.