A new Republican-led House of Representatives convenes tomorrow, and after decades as a Democratic leader, Nancy Pelosi is stepping away from the helm. Undoubtedly, her strength was in unifying her caucus — something that Kevin McCarthy, the G.O.P frontrunner for the speakership, has already struggled to do. Today, we look back on Pelosi's career — and what could be ahead for House leadership. Read the full transcript here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: L.A. Times Justice Department reporter Sarah D. Wire
This week, Jennifer Briney of Congressional Dish returns to the podcast to discuss her read on the 1/6 congressional hearings and report which she's been reviewing for one of her deep-dive podcast episodes. Some on the left have seen these hearings as somewhat of a distraction from more substantive, material issues. But is that a mistake? She explains what we should know and whether a populist movement must consider the "normie' appeal of holding Trump accountable.
We’re revisiting some of our favorite music interviews from 2022. Today, we’re featuring the art rock duo FINOM, formerly known as OHMME. The band is made up of Macie Stewart and Sima Cunningham, who are veterans in Chicago's DIY music scene. They test the boundaries of their voices and their instruments to create a strange — yet spellbinding — sound. Reset sat down with FINOM to talk about the name change and break down some of their music.
It's the perfect time to review your financial plan for investing in 2023. (0:21) Andy Cross discusses: - His optimism after the worst year for investors since 2008 - The potential for 2023 to be "a stock picker's market" - Why financials and healthcare are two of the industries he's watching for opportunities (10:15) Robert Brokamp weighs in on whether all investors should more seriously consider bonds, why retirees might be able to increase their safe withdrawal rates, and the biggest asset younger investors have this year. Looking for more investing ideas? Go to www.fool.com/report to get your free copy of our "5 Stocks Under $49" report. Host: Chris Hill Guests: Andy Cross, Robert Brokamp Engineer: Rick Engdahl
China’s arsenal of nuclear weapons has swiftly expanded; it is now roughly the size of Russia’s and America’s. That will make for a different—and far trickier—landscape of three-way deterrence. We ask what to expect as a mountain of Hollywood’s intellectual property heads for the public domain. And our correspondent checks in on America’s friendliest and most bearded sport. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
A holiday short of the most valuable crypto stories of 2022 into 2023.
The “Hash” host Wendy O answers what the biggest story of 2022 was for her and why.
In addition, what will be her main focus in the crypto industry in 2023?
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This episode has been produced and edited by Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Missy Missy” by Afternoonz.
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From her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to starring in a Tik Tok musical about Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza, Dolly Parton had a year that was as impressive as it was strange. And before we allow ourselves to move fully into 2023, we need to take stock of all of Dolly's biggest, greatest, most-out-of-left-field moments. Joining us returning guest, hilarious comedian, and Dolly expert Amy Miller (@amymillercomedy, California King comedy album)!