Month: August 2023

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Federalist Radio Hour - Bill Courtney’s Amazing Stories Of ‘Normal Folks’

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Coach Bill Courtney, founder and CEO of Classic American Hardwoods and the subject of the 2012 Academy Award-winning documentary "Undefeated," joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his dive into coaching football, explain why the world needs "An Army Of Normal Folks," and share the success story of his dedicated friend and coworker Sam Quinn, who he recently lost to cancer.

Read Courtney's tribute to Quinn here.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Binance’s Reported Russia Risk; Coinbase Squares Circle

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, August 22, 2023.


"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics in crypto, including the Wall Street Journal reported at least 5 Russian-based blacklisted lenders are still processing payments for crypto exchange Binance. Coinbase is acquiring a minority stake in Circle Internet Financial and six new blockchains will integrate with USDC. Thailand's government issues a new warning against Facebook's parent company Meta. And, Shiba Inu developers are slowly working towards a Shibarium network reopening.


See also:

Coinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New Blockchains

Thailand Warns Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion

Shiba Inu Plans Shibarium's Public Restart Days After Botched Launch



This episode has been edited by senior producer Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”



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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Coinbase Acquires Stake in Circle

Markets await the U.S. Federal Reserve's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Acquires Stake in Circle

XRP, ADA Post Highest Losses Among Majors; Bitcoin Steady as 'Buy the Dip' Mentions Fade

Bitcoin Looks Most Oversold Since Covid Crash, Key Indicator Suggests

Bitcoin's 10% Weekly Drop Puts Bears in Control Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

Bitcoin Bulls Mull the Meaning of New Fed Messaging on Inflation and Interest Rates

Coinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New Blockchains

Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Indictment       

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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: From the Past to the Modern Day: Does torture actually work?

It's one of the most ancient practices in human civilization, and one that continues in the modern day. In recent decades experts, military officials and activists alike have argued over the definitions of torture -- and, most importantly, whether it actually works. So how much truth is there to the claims that, while unethical, torture delivers results? What's the Stuff the Authorities Don't Want You To Know about what goes on in those unobserved black sites hidden across the planet? Tune in to learn more.

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Focus on Africa - Saudi forces accused of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants

Saudi border guards are accused of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border in a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report says hundreds of people, many of them Ethiopians who cross war-torn Yemen to reach Saudi Arabia, have been shot dead.

We delve into the intricacies of coup attempts, as David Otto, Director for Geneva Centre for Africa Security & Strategic Studies shares insight on the crucial factors that determine their success or failure.

Plus we speak to Nigerian music producer and artist Eclipse Nkasi about the ethical way of using AI to produce music.