Month: September 2022

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It Could Happen Here - The Fable of the Fake China Coup

The crew looks at a truly bizarre conspiracy theory about a coup against Xi Jinping that took social media and India mainstream news by storm

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This Machine Kills - *Unlocked* – 185. In the Long Term We Are All Dead

We are unlocking a recent episode about a topic that remains very relevant. We dig deep into Effective Altruism and Longtermism, laying out the origins, beliefs, and actions of this ideological moral system and the networks of influence and wealth that it’s plugged into. Along the way we critique the extreme logical conclusions it leads to, the extremely simpleminded fairy tales it’s based on, and the extremist group of moral zealots, useful idiots, and cynical bullshiters that rule this rationalist religion. Some stuff we reference: ••• The Case for Longtermism https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/05/opinion/the-case-for-longtermism.html ••• The Reluctant Prophet of Effective Altruism https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/15/the-reluctant-prophet-of-effective-altruism ••• Stop the Robot Apocalypse https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v37/n18/amia-srinivasan/stop-the-robot-apocalypse Subscribe to hear more analysis and commentary in our premium episodes every week! patreon.com/thismachinekills Grab TMK gear: bonfire.com/store/this-machine-kills-podcast/ Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (twitter.com/jathansadowski) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (twitter.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (twitter.com/braunestahl)
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Focus on Africa - Uganda’s Medical Association issues guidance

In today's podcast:  Uganda's Medical Association tells members not to treat ebola patients without PPE, and asks the Government to quarantine hotspot areas after doctors and interns are exposed to the deadly disease.

Also, Kenyan lawyer Paul Gicheru who was facing witness interference charges at the International Criminal Court is found dead at his home. The police are now investigating.

Plus, how and why is former president, Jacob Zuma trying to make a political comeback in South Africa?

More on those stories in this podcast with Bola Mosuro.

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Lost Debate - Ep 81 | “Non-Profit” Hospitals, TikTok Security, NYC Housing, Teacher Pay

Ravi and Rikki begin with the persistent national security concerns around TikTok, before turning to the riches of non-profit-in-name-only hospitals, New York’s failure to follow through on converting vacant hotels into affordable housing, and a deep dive on the conventional wisdom around underpaid teachers.


[2:32] TikTok Security

[14:40] “Non-Profit” Hospitals

[30:45] NYC Housing,

[44:10] Teacher Pay


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The Gist - How You Gonna Keep ’Em Down On The Farm?

Once upon a time, you had to leave home to pursue career opportunities outside of store clerk or parking attendant, but that has been changing with the help of people like today’s guest, former AOL CEO Steve Case. He’s here to talk about his new book, The Rise of The Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream. Also on the show, Ski-Mo is going to the Olympics, but is that a good thing? And the price tag for student debt relief raises the wrong questions. 


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Celsius CEO, FTX.US President Step Down; FTX Wins Auction for Voyager Digital’s Assets

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

"The Hash" hosts discuss Alex Mashinsky, the CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network, stepping down. A press release detailing his resignation letter notes Mashinsky regrets that his continued role as CEO "has become an increasing distraction." Plus, Voyager Digital announces FTX.US is selected "as the highest and best bidder" for its assets.

See also: 

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Network's CEO, Alex Mashinsky, Resigns

FTX Wins Bid to Buy Crypto Lender Voyager Digital's Assets Out of Bankruptcy

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Mayor Lightfoot Wants Housing To Replace Empty Offices On LaSalle Street

The city is pushing for 1,000 new housing units to revitalize Lasalle Street. Despite being synonymous with Chicago’s financial services industry, Lasalle Street has a higher vacancy rate than any other area downtown. Reset talks to a reporter for a breakdown of the city’s goals and plans. GUEST: Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago reporter covering the Loop, West Loop, River North and the Gold Coast
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - With Book Banning On The Rise, Libraries Are Creating “Sanctuaries”

We spoke to learn why people are targeting these books, and what libraries are doing to protect access to challenged titles. GUEST: Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association and executive director of the Freedom to Read Foundation at American Library Association Commissioner Chris Brown, Chicago Public Library
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Consider This from NPR - The Heartbreak And Cost Of Losing A Baby In America

Every year, more than 300,000 U.S. families have infants who require advanced medical care in neonatal intensive care units.

Specialized treatments and round-the-clock care rack up enormous bills for parents as they try to navigate their baby's care. And in the worst case scenarios, some families are left with millions of dollars in medical bills long after their child has passed.

We talk to Kaiser Health News correspondent Lauren Weber about her reporting on how steep medical bills have impacted families and what resources are available for parents with infants in the NICU.

We also hear from Kingsley Raspe about the bills that piled up from treatments for his daughter, Sterling, and the heartbreak of dealing with insurers after she passed away at eight months old.

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The Daily Signal - TOP NEWS | Congress’s Continuing Resolution, Migrant Buses Arrive in New York City, Mark Houck Pleads Not Guilty, Department of Education Sued over Biden Student Loan Cancellation, Cardinals Object to HHS Gender Transition Surgery Rule | Sept. 27

On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:

  • Biden administration asks Congress for billions in additional spending ahead of continuing resolution vote 
  • Another round of busses carrying illegal immigrants arrive in New York City today
  • Pro-life leader Mark Houck pleads not guilty on two counts
  • Pacific Legal Foundation sues Department of Education over Biden’s student loan cancellation policy. 
  • Cardinals Blase Cupich and Timothy Dolan oppose Biden administration’s proposed rule forcing hospitals to provide “gender transition” procedures. 



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