CoinDesk Podcast Network - BITCOIN IN AFRICA: The Ubuntu Way (Zimbabwe)

In this 1st part of the “Bitcoin in Africa” podcast documentary series, join Anita as she learns about the current living situation of Zimbabweans and the country's political history. Combining on-the-ground recordings, interviews and thoughtful narration, she paints a picture of why things are how they are, as well as the state of human rights and free speech.

Recorded February 2020 in the run-up to the growing quarantine movement and coronavirus travel restrictions Anita travelled to Zimbabwe and Botswana to listen, learned and record about the usage of Bitcoin in these countries. In the world of bitcoin countries like Zimbabwe and Venezuela are frequently mentioned as places where Bitcoin could or perhaps should be making a difference. Where they can really help the people's economic situations.

"I wanted to see by myself, if this is true and in how far Bitcoin is known and used there." said Anita Posch

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Pandemic, meet politics: the US-China spat

Prior tensions have blunted the chances for a co-ordinated response to covid-19—and both countries are fighting a grand ideological battle alongside an epidemiological one. India has so far reported few covid-19 cases; we explore the systemic concerns that would make a large outbreak there staggeringly deadly. And, a failed attempt to tame the notorious traffic of Lagos. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer

The Best One Yet - ⌨️ “Apple failed at something” — Walmart’s record. Starbucks treats itself. Apple’s subtle product unveil.

While it looks like nearly every stock has fallen, Walmart shares just hit a record high — we repeat: Record high stock price during this crisis. Apple just issued a subtle press release for new products that basically admits 1 big failure. And Starbucks has a couple billion dollars in extra cash, so it decided to treat itself… to more stock… of itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Italy’s Message From the Future

Many Americans still can’t imagine how the coronavirus pandemic will upend their lives. In northern Italy, no imagination is needed. Coffins pile up in churches and cemeteries as funeral gatherings remain banned. Hospitals are overwhelmed. And those who die from COVID-19 die alone. 

Guest: Greta Privitera, an Italian journalist on her fourth week of lockdown in Milan. 

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Short Wave - Yep. They Injected CRISPR Into An Eyeball

It's no exaggeration to say the gene-editing technique CRISPR could revolutionize medicine. We look at a new milestone — a CRISPR treatment that edits a patient's DNA while it's still inside their body. NPR health correspondent Rob Stein explains how, if this treatment works, it could open up new avenues of treatment for diseases, like a genetic form of blindness, that were previously off limits to CRISPR.

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What A Day - Talking Cash With Cory Booker

Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss a proposal he’s drafted with fellow senators to give payments to Americans to help them through the pandemic, and how the current situation reveals the flaws in America’s safety net systems. 

The Senate passed the House Bill on paid sick leave to help some US workers affected by Covid-19. 

And in headlines: an earthquake near Salt Lake City, Russian archeologists discover bone house, and the US and China have an old fashioned journalist fight.

The NewsWorthy - “Wartime President,” Utah Earthquake & New Apple Devices (+ Social Distancing FAQs) – Thursday, March 19th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, March 19th, 2020!

What to know about President Trump invoking his emergency authority: the new action steps he, lawmakers and hospitals are now taking.

And on the first day of spring, we’re talking about an earthquake, blizzards and thunderstorms.

Plus: Apple’s newest reveal, including a Magic Keyboard, and how Nextdoor is making it easier for neighbors to help each other...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with social epidemiologist Dr. Malia Jones about the dos and don't of social distancing.

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Sources:

COVID-19 Aid packages: Axios, AP, The Hill

Supply Shortages: CNN, Fox News, NBC News, NPR, Wired, WaPo

Doctors Refocus: AP, Washington Examiner 

U.S./Canada Border Closed: The Hill, CNBC

Stock Market Updates: Politico, WSJ, The Hill, Washington Post

Business Closures: USA Today, TechCrunch, CNBC, Fox News, The Hill, Business Insider, CNBC 

Bonnaroo Postponed: Variety, Rolling Stone

Kids Coronavirus Risks: NBC News, NYT

Earthquake Hits Utah: ABC News, Salt Lake Tribune

Severe Storms & Tornadoes Forecast: USA Today, The Weather Channel

First Day of Spring!: CBS News

Bernie Sanders Campaign Future: Reuters, CNN, WaPo

Apple Unveils Newest Macbook Ipad and Air: Axios, WSJ

NextDoor Adds Features to Help Neighbors During Virus: The Verge, Adweek

U.S. Colleges Offering Up Dorms: AP

Volunteers 3D Printing Valves: The Verge, The Hill

Free Entrance at National Parks: Mashable, CNN