A few weeks ago, raw data gathered in Janaury 2020 from Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China — the early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic — was uploaded to an online virology database. It caught the attention of researchers. A new genetic analysis from an international team provides the strongest evidence yet for natural origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of one animal in particular: raccoon dogs. Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong talks with Katherine Wu, a staff writer at The Atlantic, who broke the story and explains the genetic evidence.
To dive into emerging genetic evidence of this pandemic's origins, read:
- Crits-Christoph et. al (2023), Genetic evidence of susceptible wildlife in SARS-CoV-2 positive samples at the Huanan Wholesale Seafood Market, Wuhan: Analysis and interpretation of data released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control
- Katherine Wu's Atlantic article, The Strongest Evidence Yet That an Animal Started the Pandemic
- Michaeleen Doucleff's NPR reporting, What does science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?
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It Could Happen Here - The Union Election That Could Change Everything, Part 1
Raina, Eric, and John from Shift Change, the first slate of rank and file workers ever to run for National Nurses United's Council of Presidents, tell the story of how being isolated, lied to, and forced to take deals seemingly cut by union staff behind their backs led them to make history and fight to change the largest nurses union in the US.
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We discuss the clear and present danger throughout the global financial system, with crises happening in the banking sector that have not been seen since the 2008 crash. However, these are not sudden and surprising explosions—at least not to industry and regulatory insiders—they are instead the slow motion ticking of bombs that are under review. We also get further into the failures of the VC industry and the fact that reforms—even severe ones that cut deep—are not enough to fix an industry, let alone bring it to heel, which is structurally incapable of serving the social good.
Some stuff we reference
••• How Venture Capital Can Avoid the Next Silicon Valley Bank Fiasco | Del Johnson https://www.wired.com/story/to-save-the-innovation-economy-break-big-venture-capital/
••• Enmeshment in Venture https://www.laconiacapitalgroup.com/blog/enmeshment
••• A Death in the Valley: What the End of SVB Reveals About VC Class Solidarity | Doug Henwood https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/svb-bank-interest-rates/
••• Fed Blocked Mention of Regulatory Flaws in Silicon Valley Bank Rescue https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/business/fed-regulation-svb.html
••• Before Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Fed Spotted Big Problems https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/19/business/economy/fed-silicon-valley-bank.html
••• UBS Agrees to Buy Credit Suisse for More Than $3 Billion https://www.wsj.com/articles/ubs-offers-1-billion-to-take-over-credit-suisse-bfac51fa
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This Machine Kills - *Unlocked* – 241. Euthanasia of Silicon Valley Bank (ft. Brian Merchant)
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It's been a long time since we’ve seen a good old fashioned bank run lead to the collapse of a venerable financial institution, but leave it to Silicon Valley to rediscover something old and call it new again. We are joined by Brian Merchant — LA Times tech columnist and author of Blood in the Machine — for a post-mortem on Silicon Valley Bank, breakdown its events and effects, and hold Ed to account for his incitements to violence against the most marginalized and traumatized people of them all: venture capitalists.
••• Brian’s column: https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2023-03-12/column-silicon-valley-bank-is-broken-because-silicon-valley-is-broken
••• Brian’s book: https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/brian-merchant/blood-in-the-machine/9780316487740/
••• Brian’s twitter: https://twitter.com/bcmerchant
Some stuff we reference
••• The Incredible Tantrum Venture Capitalists Threw Over Silicon Valley Bank | Ed Ongweso Jr. https://slate.com/technology/2023/03/silicon-valley-bank-rescue-venture-capital-calacanis-sacks-ackman-tantrum.html
••• Silicon Valley Bank profit squeeze in tech downturn attracts short sellers https://www.ft.com/content/0387e331-61b4-4848-9e50-04775b4c3fa7
••• Startup Bank Had a Startup Bank Run https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-03-10/startup-bank-had-a-startup-bank-run
••• How Bad Was the Silicon Valley Bank Bailout? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/opinion/silicon-valley-bank-bailout.html
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CBS News Roundup - 03/22/2023 | World News Round Up Late Edition
The Fed hikes again, as it aims to fight inflation. Storms wreak havoc on California. Norfolk Southern CEO grilled by Senate. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper has tonight's World News Roundup.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Just How Sound Is the Global Banking System? Featuring Ram Ahluwalia
A discussion on Credit Suisse, the Bank Term Funding Program and more.
NLW is joined by Ram Ahluwalia, CEO of Lumida Wealth Management. In this conversation, they discuss:
- The fall of Credit Suisse
- The Federal Reserve’s new Bank Term Funding Program and whether it’s inflationary
- Why this crisis is currently deflationary
And more.
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The Gist - Hush Little Stormy
Mike interviews Neil Gross, a former cop turned Colby College Sociology professor and now author of Walk the Walk: How Three Police Chiefs Defied The Odds and Changed Cop Culture. We're also joined by Leon Nixon, who voiced the audiobook—a profession he took up after more than 20 years in law enforcement. Plus, a look at the loudest hush money in history. And how Michael Cohen is a colorful character, but he's a questionable character to put on the witness stand.
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Consider This from NPR - Can’t Find a Teacher? Grow Your Own
School districts across the country are struggling to fill vacancies among their teaching staff. In addition to stepping up their recruitment efforts, some districts are looking to turn more of their existing staff into teachers.
NPR's Cory Turner reports on the Mississippi Teacher Residency program, and on the impact it is having in the state's capital, Jackson.
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The Daily Signal - TOP NEWS | DeSantis on 2024, Newsmax Back on DirecTV, Manhattan DA’s office Cancels Grand Jury Meeting, Former Vice President Mike Pence called for “common sense” reforms to Social Security and Medicare | March 22
On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis thinks he would beat President Joe Biden if he ran against him in 2024.
- Manhattan DA’s office cancels grand jury meeting
- Newsmax is back on DirecTV after the two struck a new multiyear deal. DirecTV dropped the conservative outlet back in January.
- The CEO of Moderna, Stephane Bancel, testified before the Senate earlier today.
- Former Vice President Mike Pence called for “common sense” reforms to Social Security and Medicare
Relevant Links
DeSantis Says If He Ran in 2024, He Would Beat Biden: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/03/22/ron-desantis-says-if-he-ran-in-2024-he-would-beat-joe-biden/
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Meet The Chicagoan Who Makes Sex Scenes Safe Yet Realistic
How do you help actors feel safe during intimate scenes in film with nudity or simulated sex? Hire an intimacy coordinator. Much like a stunt coordinator in action movies, intimacy coordinators are essential in scenes involving full or partial nudity. As a part of our Chicago Innovators series, Reset is joined by Chicago-based intimacy coordinator Jessica Steinrock to learn about her work.