The Gist - Twitchy Monkey Forbearing Dragon

China thinks in centuries but strikes quickly. China is patient, but impetuous. Is China all these things, or is our shorthand more malleable than diagnostic? And we are joined once more by Jason Kander author of "Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD”. Plus, America plunged into day 3 of the cardboard box crisis that can undue civilization.

Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara and Ian Scotto

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: The Ethereum Network Successfully Runs Final Test of Upgrade Causing ETH to Rise Two-Month High, Outperforming Bitcoin

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses its excitement about the Ethereum networks’ final test of its upcoming upgrade. Mailchimp apparently “de-platformed” the accounts of several crypto-related firms, according to the affected outlets. And another story, the team breaks down further is one week after announcing a partnership with Coinbase, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is releasing a spot bitcoin (BTC) private trust for U.S. clients. 

See also: Ether Tops $1.9K as Ethereum Runs Final 'Merge' Rehearsal

Email Marketing Firm Mailchimp Suspends Several Crypto-Related Accounts

BlackRock, Fresh Off Coinbase Tie-Up, Offers Direct Bitcoin Exposure

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Consider This from NPR - What The Climate Package Means For A Warming Planet

Up until a few weeks ago, meaningful climate legislation was sidelined in the U.S. Senate. But after months of wrangling votes — and adding concessions to oil and gas companies — Democrats in the Senate have finally passed the Inflation Reduction Act.

The bill includes more than $300 billion in climate investments — the highest amount ever allocated by the federal government to tackle climate change. This episode lays out what the bill does, what it doesn't, and tracks the ups and downs of the legislation as it wound its way through Congress.

This episode also features reporting by NPR's Laura Benshoff looking at the ways the legislation incentivizes individuals to fight climate change in their everyday life.

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Federalist Radio Hour - Daniel Turner Breaks Down Dems’ Destructive ‘Inflation Reduction Act’

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Daniel Turner, founder and executive director at Power the Future, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down the Democrats' tax increase bill and how new carve-outs for wind power, solar power, and electric vehicles will affect the U.S., which primarily relies on fossil fuels.

Motley Fool Money - Disney Passes Netflix

The House of Mouse is firing on all cylinders, and now its total number of subscribers for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ is greater than Netflix.

Dylan Lewis and Maria Gallagher (00:21) discuss: - Disney’s pricing power and streaming fatigue. - How Coinbase is faring through a Crypto Winter. - What Softbank is telling investors about the private markets.

Plus, Nick Sciple interviews Tim Johnston, Co-Founder of Li-Cycle Holdings (15:41), a lithium-ion battery recycler. They discuss how Li-Cycle can meet some of the growing demand for the metals that go into electric cars, and the company’s partnerships with major energy providers.

Stocks mentioned: DIS, NFLX, COIN, UBER, SFTBY, LICY Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Maria Gallagher, Nick Sciple, Tim Johnston Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd

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Science In Action - Icelandic volcano erupts again

We talk to volcano scientist Ed Marshall in Iceland about working at the volcano which has burst into life spectacularly again after a year of quiet.

Also in the programme, we'll be following migrating moths across Europe in light aircraft to discover the remarkable secrets of their powers of navigation, and hearing how synthetic biology promises to create smarter and more adaptable genetically engineered crops.

(Image: Lava spews from the volcano in Fagradalsfjall. Credit: Getty Images)

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: How Much Privacy and Decentralization Really Matter, Feat. Jill Gunter

The investor and crypto privacy entrepreneur reflects on the Tornado Cash sanctions.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis, FTX US and NEAR.

NLW is joined today by Jill Gunter, the chief strategy officer at Espresso Systems. In this conversation, they discuss why the U.S. Treasury Department might have chosen an action that seemingly leaves them open to much legal recourse, and why part of the answer might be technological not political. 

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