Mike Pesca welcomes back Nick Gillespie (Reason Magazine) and first-time guest Russ Muirhead (Dartmouth professor and New Hampshire State Rep.) for a spirited debate that is—we swear—not even mad. Today, we look at the half-full autocratic glass: Does the dismissal of the Comey and James indictments prove that institutions are holding, or does the very attempt confirm our slide toward norms violation? We debate the two bedrock rules of democracy, why Congress keeps misplacing its spine, and the reasons the legislative branch is becoming functionally obsolete. Plus, the lame-duck question is back, MTG's lonely departure, and the politics of affordability: What's the real, non-supply-side fix for housing? Finally, a Goat Grinder on cinematic trauma warnings and the tragedy of piped-in pub music. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow The Gist List at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack
WSJ What’s News - What AI Bubble? Google’s Stock Is Soaring
P.M. Edition for Nov. 25. It’s been a brutal month for tech companies. But the stock of Google parent Alphabet is up nearly 18% since the Nasdaq’s peak on October 29. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher talks about what Google is doing differently. Plus, Character.AI, which makes popular chatbots, is cutting off access for users under 18 because of mental-health concerns. We hear from Journal tech reporter Georgia Wells about how the company arrived at the decision. And U.S. officials say Ukraine is open to signing a newly crafted peace deal. However, diplomatic hurdles remain. Alex Ossola hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Dow Rallies Despite Slump in Chip Stocks
Nvidia and AMD stocks dropped, while Google rose on the strength of its AI semiconductors. Plus: Zoom Communications posts better-than-expected results. Katherine Sullivan hosts.
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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #503 – “Devil Nephew” with Warren Tidwell & Adam Keller
In this episode, Rivers and Sam are hangin' out at Disgraceland Studios with Warren Tidwell and Adam Keller! Warren and Adam are labor organizers from Alabama who came to L.A. to do a little direct action at the L.A. Auto Show. We talk about their very serious and important work before going into some good ol' shenanigans. We sample a Country Time Pink Lemonade energy drink and talk about the surprisingly weird history of pink lemonade. Then we talk about some A.I.-powered toys with dark implications and some Thanksgiving horror stories. Hank Williams Jr.'s "Family Tradition" is our JAM OF THE WEEK. Happy Turkey Day, folks! Give us a listen. Find the Alabama Center for Rural Organization and Systemic Solutions here: https://www.acrossalabama.org Listen to Adam on The Valley Labor Report here: https://tvlr.fm Follow the show on social media @TheGoodsPod. Rivers is @RiversLangley Sam is @SlamHarter Carter is @Carter_Glascock Subscribe on Patreon for UNCUT video versions of the podcast as well as TONS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt here: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod
State of the World from NPR - China’s Split-Screen Economy
In China, two economic realities exist side by side. The country's fast-growing technology sector leads the world in some aspects, yet prospects for the average Chinese worker remain dim. We take a look at both sides of the economic picture.
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The Journal. - The Case of the Missing $15 Billion Fortune: Part 1
Hermès is one of Europe’s most storied luxury brands, known for its Birkin bags and expensive silk scarves. One of the company’s biggest shareholders had been fifth-generation Hermès heir Nicolas Puech. But a few years ago, Puech made a shocking admission: he was out of money. And Puech’s Hermès shares, worth some $15 billion, were missing. In this first episode, WSJ’s Nick Kostov digs into one of the most baffling and epic financial sagas of this century. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
The World's Richest Person Is Planning for Succession
Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore?
How a Miami Couple Used Empty Mansions to Pocket Millions
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Motley Fool Money - The Pitfalls of Selling Stocks (and How to Avoid Them)
Some of the biggest mistakes investors make aren’t the stocks they buy - they’re the ones they sell. In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by Fool analysts Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro to look back at some of The Motley Fool’s most painful sell decisions, from Netflix and beyond. They dig into:
- Why selling is so emotionally tempting and is often the biggest mistake for retail investors
- How a single 5, 10, or 100-bagger can offset other losers
- How to build a framework to help investors hold onto winners without holding everything forever
Companies discussed: NFLX, SE, FLSR, CMG, GRMN, RCL, MELI, ISRG, TGT, WMT
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: Walmart Testing Ads In AI Shopping Agent Sparky
Plus: Warner Music Group signs deal with AI music-generator Suno. And SoftBank shares continue to drop. Julie Chang hosts.
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Marketplace All-in-One - How prediction markets are transforming sports betting
Business has been booming for the online sports betting industry. Prediction markets threw a curveball. On today’s show, sports betting industry writer and analyst Dustin Gouker joins Kimberly to explain how prediction markets are disrupting sports betting and the legal questions surrounding it. Plus, we’ll get into what it means to live in a world where you can bet on anything, anytime from your phone.
Here’s everything we talked about today:
- "Why are sports betting companies getting into the prediction market?" from Marketplace
- "FanDuel, DraftKings Leaving American Gaming Association" from The Closing Line
- "From Kalshi to Polymarket to FanDuel, America Is One Giant Casino" from Business Insider
- "What is Kalshi, the predictions market that’s attracted the NCAA’s attention?" from The Athletic
- "The Sports-Betting Disaster" from The New Yorker
- How to contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline
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The Source - Miles and miles of Texas for hiking adventures
As the fall weather begins to cool, this is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors of Texas. The state has an abundance of hiking options to choose from. Regions covered include the Panhandle Plains, prairies and lakes, Piney Woods, Gulf Coast, South Texas Plains, Hill Country, and Big Bend. What makes Texas hiking unique? What dangers and challenges should hikers be prepared for? And which hikes best capture the spirit of Texas?