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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Strange News: Havana Syndrome is Back, the Newest Noma Scandal, Iran and More

In this week's Strange News segment: Jeffrey Epstein invested thousands of dollars into telepathy experiments. Former Epstein guards were apparently talking about an Epstein cover-up on the day the disgraced financier officially die. A stunning multi-year investigation verifies that there may indeed be a secret energy weapon at the heart of the Havana Syndrome conspiracy. Award-winning restaurant Noma is back in the news for a new scandal. Tune in for all this and more.

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The Gist - Mickey Bergman: The Psychology of the Hostage Deal

Today on The Gist, Global Reach CEO Mickey Bergman discusses the high-stakes world of international hostage negotiation. He details the emotional intelligence required to deal with foreign officials and clarifies the behind-the-scenes realities of securing the release of Americans like Paul Whelan, Trevor Reed, and Brittney Griner. Plus, Mike opens the show by analyzing the Republican-backed SAVE Act. He argues the proof-of-citizenship voting bill is purely a messaging tactic with no chance of passing the Senate, and points out that many of the voters most likely to lack ready access to a birth certificate actually favor Donald Trump.

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PBS News Hour - Art Beat - A Brief But Spectacular take on the signs of exploitation

Edgar Ramirez is an LA-based artist who transforms street signs. Inspired by the industrial landscape where he grew up, he turns the signs into striking pieces of art that highlight the realities of his community. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the signs of exploitation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Marketplace All-in-One - When will oil be too expensive?

Crude oil prices have risen about $30 a barrel in the three weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched a war in Iran. At some point, U.S. consumers will really feel the war in their wallets. Turns out, it’s hard to say when. Also in this episode, more economic fallout from the war: The Fed and other central banks will likely hold rates steady this week amid global uncertainty, and Texas farmers brace for higher prices while Texas oil stands to rake in profits.


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Consider This from NPR - The U.S. went to war without its allies. Now it wants their help

President Trump launched the war against Iran without building a coalition of U.S. allies.

Only now is the president trying to enlist allies to help end Iran’s effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. 


And many of the countries he’s asked – are rejecting Trump’s request.

Can the U.S. get its allies to help after going to war with Iran, and if they do, can the Strait of Hormuz really be secured?

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The Source - Katy Padilla Stout on ‘The Source’

Katy Padilla Stout is the Democratic nominee for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas. This is a district that Republicans have held and has been considered a safe Red seat. But after current congressman Tony Gonzales dropped out of the race due to a scandal, and the GOP nomination moved to gun rights activist Brandon Herrera, Democrats are sensing an opportunity to flip the district.array(3) { [0]=> string(38) "https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source" [1]=> string(0) "" [2]=> string(1) "0" }
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The Source - Texas drought deepens, straining farms, ranches and water supplies

Texas is slipping deeper into a prolonged drought, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor showing nearly the entire state abnormally dry and about 81.8% in drought. Roughly half of Texas is now in severe drought or worse, and about one in five acres is in extreme to exceptional drought.array(3) { [0]=> string(38) "https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source" [1]=> string(0) "" [2]=> string(1) "0" }
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WSJ What’s News - SEC Preparing a Proposal to Drop Quarterly Earnings Reports

P.M. Edition for Mar. 16. The Journal has learned that the Securities and Exchange Commission is working on a proposal that would drop a requirement that companies report their earnings every quarter. Publicly traded companies in the U.S. have reported results every three months for the past more than 50 years. Plus, Nvidia’s annual developer’s conference kicked off today, with the company navigating a big shift happening in the world of artificial intelligence. Journal reporter Robbie Whelan tells us about a type of AI computing called inference and how the world’s most valuable company is responding to the change. And policies intended to help New York City renters risks pushing out small landlords. WSJ reporter Rebecca Picciotto discusses their financial pressures and how those could affect tenants. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Stocks Rise as Pressure to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Intensifies

Plus: Nvidia shares were up as the CEO gave a keynote speech at the company’s AI conference. And Dollar Tree stock climbed after the company reported quarterly profits. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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