The Daily Signal - TOP NEWS | Most Economically Free Country in the World, COVID-19 Origins, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Cracks Down on Disney World | Feb. 27

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


  • The Heritage Foundation releases its annual Index of Economic Freedom. The most economically free nation in the world is Singapore. 
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill ending the self-governing status Disney World has enjoyed for decades.
  • The U.S. Energy Department says COVID-19 likely came from an accidental leak at a lab in China. 
  •  The Supreme Court set to hear arguments involving the Biden administration’s federal debt forgiveness plan. 


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Gary Gensler, Bitcoin and the Bad-Faith SEC

The SEC chairman, under increasing scrutiny for his dealings with FTX, claims all non-BTC tokens are securities.


Ah, the industry was once so hopeful about Gary Gensler’s appointment to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Yet, as the years have progressed he has become the industry's most aggressive antagonist. In the wake of increasing congressional scrutiny of his dealings with Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, Gensler is fighting back in media appearances. In today's episode, NLW discusses Gensler's argument that all crypto assets are securities, aside from bitcoin.


“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Alex Wong/ staff/ Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. 

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Chicagoans Are Working Together To Help Migrants

Chicago is struggling to keep up with the number of migrants coming into the city. As officials scramble to open more housing, Chicagoans are stepping up to help migrants themselves. Reset gets the latest on how those efforts are shaping up with Elvia Malagón, social justice and wage gap reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, Evelyn Figueroa, director of Pilsen Food Pantry and Jen Durham, volunteer for Nuevos Vecinos. Then Reset talks to WBEZ education reporter Nereida Moreno about migrant students in CPS.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - What’s That Building? Wendell Phillips High School

The Bronzeville high school on Chicago’s South Side has been fertile ground for numerous writers, civil rights leaders, professional athletes and more. For the latest in our “What’s That Building?” series, Reset hears from Dennis Rodkin of Crain’s Chicago Business about the history of the school and why it’s produced so many illustrious alumni.

Focus on Africa - Nigeria awaits election results

Nigerians wait with baited breath following Saturday's general election, but some in Rivers state protest over inability to cast their ballots. There were technical hitches during the voting, and today, some parties object to INEC, the electoral commission not uploading results online. 

Meanwhile, in Lagos, a major upset in the making as provisional results have Bola Ahmed Tinubu beaten in the state by outsider, Peter Obi.

Those stories and others in this podcast with Bola Mosuro.

You're Wrong About - Chris McCandless with Blair Braverman

This week, survival correspondent Blair Braverman tells Sarah the story of a Supertramp. In 1996, Jon Krakauer's book Into the Wild described a young man, Chris McCandless, who changed his name, walked into the Alaskan bush, and died after mistakenly eating a toxic plant. Or did he? Now, Sarah and Blair talk about the McCandless archive and its legacy in conversations around wilderness, Alaska, violence, and more.

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Motley Fool Money - Buffett Brings The Heat

It's not often that the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway gets spicy with his annual letter but he did this time.

(0:21) Jason Moser discusses: - Buffett's vigorous defense of share buyback programs - How Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio reflects Buffett's beliefs on share buybacks  - McDonald's expanding its test of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to 160 locations, and what it could mean for investors

(14:45) Toby Bordelon and Jose Najarro engage in a bull vs. bear debate over one of the most popular gaming apps: Roblox

On a brand-new bonus episode of the Stock Advisor Roundtable podcast, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner shares his 10 stocks for making money in the market! Motley Fool premium members, click here to link your Motley Fool membership to a Spotify account and begin listening to this exclusive new podcast! https://www.fool.com/premium/coverage/4056/coverage/introducing-stock-advisor-roundtable/

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Companies discussed: BRK.A, BRK.B, AAPL, AXP, KO, MCD, DNUT, RBLX

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - GEN C: Bringing Mindfulness Into the Metaverse With Angelic Vendette, CMO and Global Head of Marketing of Alo Yoga

Angelic Vendette discusses the importance of brand authenticity and how a mission that is centered around mindfulness and wellness can enter either immersive worlds or the NFT space authentically while staying true to core brand values.

CMO and Global Head of Marketing of Alo Yoga, Angelic Vendette joins the podcast to share insights on how Alo Yoga built one of the most successful experiences on Roblox and are expanding in digital collectibles. Vendette discusses the intentionality of the brand whether it's in the Metaverse or at NYFW with the announcement of their Aspen collection, the brand’s first premium line that includes both physical and digital rewards.

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