By George Oppen
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe - The Skeptics Guide #879 – May 14 2022
Motley Fool Money - Capital Allocation: The Superpower of (Some) Public Companies
After a company pays its expenses, it has some decisions to make – pay a dividend, buy back stock, make an acquisition, or just hold on to the money. That's capital allocation, and not every company does it well. Motley Fool senior analysts Bill Mann, John Rotonti, and Auri Hughes discuss six companies handling capital allocation in a Foolish way, including: - How a stock with a slow-growing top-line can become a long-term compounder - One company that was built to make acquisitions - When it’s a “crime” for a company to pay a dividend - How to water-proof your shoes
Stocks discussed: CSU, CNSWF, BRK.A, BRK.B, ACN, WDFC, TXN, ADYEY, MQ, CHD, HD
Bonus resource - https://www.fool.com/investing/2016/09/07/interview-with-broad-run-investment-management.aspx
Host: John Rotonti Guests: Bill Mann, Auri Hughes Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Weimar Luna and the Maginot-Saylor Line
Recapping a wild week in crypto.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.
On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at LUNA’s hyperinflationary death, as well as where market participants are placing their bets for more bear market challenges.
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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. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsors is “Catnip” by Famous Cats and “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: alainolympus/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Folk Artist Jess Shoman Of Tenci Discusses Her Roots In Chicago’s DIY Music Scene
Everything Everywhere Daily - The Library of Alexandria
Sometime during the reign of Ptolemy I or Ptolemy II, the Egyptian state decided to build an institution dedicated to accumulating all human knowledge in the City of Alexandria.
As the city grew, this institution grew along with it to become the greatest knowledge repository in the ancient world.
…and then Julius Caesar burned it down. Maybe.
Learn more about the Library of Alexander, how it was created, and how it ended on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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The NewsWorthy - Special Edition: Rent or Buy? Housing Trends Explained
Anyone trying to get into a new home right now knows they’re dealing with one of the toughest and most expensive housing markets in recent history. Interest rates, home prices, and rental rates are all going up. What do you do if you’re in the market for a new place to live?
We caught up with the stars of the hit HGTV show “Unsellable Houses,” twin sisters Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb, about trends they’re seeing in real estate so you know what to expect.
But first, Apartment List’s chief economist Igor Popov breaks down why we’re seeing the market as it is now and how it impacts buyers, sellers, and renters. He also shares his advice and predictions for the months and years ahead.
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Everything Everywhere Daily - Introducing: My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
Today I want to introduce you to a podcast that I think you might enjoy. It’s called “My History Can Beat Up Your Politics.”
The host and creator of the show, Bruce Carlson, has been doing the podcast since 2006, making it one of the longest-running history podcasts in the world.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
Many people in the world today are very ignorant about history and are totally unaware of events that shaped the world we live in today.
“My History Can Beat Up Your Politics” attempts to shine some light on events from the past which can help us understand the present.
After this, you can hear a full episode of the podcast. This episode is about a time in American history when a war was going on in Europe. Americans were donating weapons and equipment to one side while debating how much they should be involved.
Does any of that sound familiar? The year in question, of course, was 1941, not 2022.
We look at the past, knowing how it all turned out, but back in 1941, no one was sure what would happen. They weren’t sure if the US was going to enter the war and, if so, how it would play out.
This makes a study of the year 1941 an important lens to look through to understand what is happening today.
So enjoy this full episode of “My History Can Beat Up Your Politics.” If you enjoy it and want to hear more, you can subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast.
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Did the WHO get some of its excess death estimates wrong?
The World Health Organisation recently released some new estimates of the global death toll of the pandemic. But the figures for a few countries have caused controversy. Tim Harford speaks to Professor Jon Wakefield, who worked on the analysis - and Indian data journalist Rukmini S about the debate that?s erupted in India over the figures.
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It Could Happen Here - It Could Happen Here Weekly 34
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