Month: November 2021

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Alyse Killeen on Why Bitcoin Was Ready for Nation-State Adoption

The bitcoin VC shares her view on the importance of 2021 to bitcoin and what comes next. 

This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.

On the final part of his three-part miniseries “Gratitude for Bitcoin,” NLW is joined by Stillmark’s Alyse Killeen, a venture capitalist focused entirely on the bitcoin ecosystem. Alyse explains how remarkable it was that bitcoin was ready for nationwide adoption in El Salvador and gives a preview on what she thinks is coming to the network in 2022. 

Find Alyse Killeen on Twitter: @AlyseKilleen

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NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who have trusted relationships with hundreds of millions of customers, to offer Bitcoin. Learn more at NYDIG.com/NLW.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Dark Crazed Cap” by Isaac Joel. Image credit: Iryna Ustenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus, modified by CoinDesk.



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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Sahara Desert Wasn’t Always

The Sahara desert is by far the largest desert in the world. It evokes images of sand dunes, camels and just being really really dry. However, it didn’t always use to be that way. Quite recently, at least geologically speaking, it was a place with grasslands and forests. While it disappeared and became a desert, some think a green Sahara might return. Learn more about how the Sahara desert wasn’t always a desert, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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The NewsWorthy - Special Edition: Supply Chain Crisis Explained

We’ve talked about the impact of the supply chain crisis on holiday shopping before, but today we want to help you really understand what’s happening - from the cause of it all to when the logjams could start to ease up.

Supply chain expert Alan Amling spent nearly three decades with UPS. He’s now a distinguished fellow at the University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute and runs a consulting company where he helps businesses navigate disruptions. He’s explaining why U.S. ports are so backed up and how retailers are making changes to ensure shoppers have options before the holidays.

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy

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Byzantium And The Crusades - The Fall of Constantinople Episode 12 “The Silence Before the Storm”

For seven weeks the Turks had besieged Constantinople. But all they had to show for it were heavy casualties and not a single victory either on land or at sea. The Turkish Sultan, Mehmet II, had a moment of doubt. Should he abandon the siege? Find out in this episode.

Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can download a free copy of The Byzantine World War, my book that describes the origins of the First Crusade.

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Consider This from NPR - Constance Hauman ‘Plays It Forward’: A Musical Gratitude Project

This Thanksgiving week, we're sharing a segment from our special series Play It Forward, in which artists tell us about their own music and the musicians who inspire them.

This episode, opera singer and funk keyboardist Constance Hauman speaks to Ari Shapiro about her new album, Tropical Thunderstorm, her experiences as a multi-genre musician and an artist she's grateful for: Daf player Asal Malekzadeh.

In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

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CrowdScience - Which is better: Optimism or pessimism?

In most cultures, the soundtrack to our lives is one of optimism. We are told to aim for the stars, dream big and believe that tomorrow will definitely be a better day. But why do so many people subscribe to the cult of 'glass half full' when life’s hardships should make any reasonable person a bit more wary?

Listener Hannah from Germany - a self-described pessimist - is intrigued as to whether the optimistic way of life is really the best way to be. Taking on the challenge is Marnie Chesterton, who finds out why 80% of the population have an optimism bias and how the ability to hope and take risks may have helped the human species get where it is today. She also meets a man who pushes the optimistic outlook to its very limits - Base jumping world champion, Espen Fadnes. Listener Hannah on the other hand looks into the psychology of pessimism to find out if there are any advantages to her less rose-tinted view on life - and whether the culture we grow up in shapes how realistically we see the world.

Producer: Caroline Steel Presentet: Marnie Chesterton

Contributors: Espen Fadnes – Freefall professional Tali Sharot – Professor of neuroscience, UCL Julie Norem - Professor of psychology, Wellesley College Jeanne Tsai - Professor of psychology, Stanford

(Image: Two arrows, one with a sad smiley and the other with happy smiley, pointing in opposite directions. Credit: Getty Images)

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Chapo Trap House - Will Interviews Hugo Soto-Martinez, Candidate for L.A. City Council

Will talks to Hugo Soto-Martinez, who is running for City Council in LA’s 13th district. They discuss Hugo’s personal history, housing justice, and organizing to build political power. Donate to Hugo’s campaign through our custom link: bit.ly/hugochapo Follow Hugo on social media at @hugoforcd13