Month: January 2022

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Meet the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund

A new approach to helping Bitcoin developers fight frivolous lawsuits.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.

On today’s episode, NLW covers:

  • The new Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund from Jack Dorsey and others
  • Crypto nuggets from 250 pages of former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s emails
  • The latest out of the Agriculture and Energy committees in Congress as it relates to crypto regulation
  • Crypto hedge funds massively outperform TradFi 

 

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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 “Time” by OBOY. Image credit: Paper Boat Creative/Stone/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.



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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: Serial Killers on the Loose

TV, film and fiction have given the public a set of stereotypes about serial killers -- one of the biggest being that they always get caught. Join Ben, Matt, Noel and special guest Christian Sager as they explore the disturbing stories of uncaught serial killers in the second episode of their series on true crime.

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SCOTUScast - Whole Woman’s Health & U.S. v. Texas – Post-Decision SCOTUSCast

On December 10, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson and dismissed the federal government's suit against Texas in United States v. Texas. The Court held 8-1 in Jackson that plaintiff abortion providers can pursue claims against licensing officials.

A pair of distinguished federal-courts scholars join to discuss the cases, the legal issues involved, and the implications going forward.

Featuring:
Prof. Stephen Sachs, Antonin Scalia Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
Prof. Howard Wasserman, Professor of Law, Florida International University College of Law
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Headlines From The Times - Chuck E. Cheese forever

How the hell does a chain based on an orphaned mouse who plays in a band survive and thrive? Very carefully. Today, we’ll talk to L.A. Times business reporter Samantha Masunaga about the company, and we’ll hear from its new chief executive about everything Chuck E. Cheese, including its infamous animatronic band.

More reading:

How do you make a 44-year-old animatronic rodent appeal to today’s kids? 

Chuck E. Cheese unveils a new look for its mousy mascot

Listen to Chuck E. Cheese's Spotify playlist

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 01/13

More military help to cope with the Omicron surge. Dwindling supplies on store shelves. January 6th Committee wants to hear from the House Minority Leader. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 1.13.22

Alabama

  • Constitutional carry is one of the first bills to be considered in Alabama legislature
  • AL congressman Mo Brooks offers bill to block illegal alien resettlement in states
  • Tim James officially enters governor's race with speech on Capitol steps
  • SCOTUS refuses to hear appeal of Hoover's ISIS bride wanting to return to US
  • Auburn University is gifted 1 million dollars to construct a children's garden

National

  • Education secretary Miguel Cordona in hot water over letter he crafted with NSBA
  • Two more Dem Senators show hesitation to vote to end the filibuster rule
  • Dr. Scott Atlas uses data to show the devastation caused by lockdowns
  • Judge determines that an anti trust lawsuit against Facebook can proceed
  • Another judge refuses to dismiss  US civil case against Prince Andrew