Month: November 2023

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State of the World from NPR - What it’s like to be a Palestinian living in Israel right now

One fifth of Israeli citizens also identify as Palestinian or Arab. Israel's war with Gaza has meant a tension between the actions of their country and their identity. At the same time, many are facing increased discrimination.
And we meet a mother whose premature babies were finally evacuated from Gaza.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Inside The Corruption Trial of Ed Burke

Chicago politics can be complicated, but jury members in former and longtime alderman Ed Burke’s corruption trial had to quickly get up to speed. Reset gets the latest on the trial from WBEZ city government reporter Mariah Woelfel. For more conversations like this one, browse our full catalog of interviews at wbez.org/reset.
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The Bulwark Podcast - Karen Tumulty: The Sununu Effect in New Hampshire

New Hampshire voters are famously contrarian, and the non-MAGA set is showing up for Haley and Christie ahead of the first-in-the-nation primary. Plus, a Rosalynn Carter appreciation, and the 'Lord of the Flies' vibe in the House. Karen Tumulty joins Charlie Sykes from New Hampshire.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: The Kennedy Curse

The Kennedy family is one of the most well-known and influential dynasties in US politics, and the family members are enormously wealthy. Yet despite successfully seeding nepotism at the heights of government, functioning as pseudo-celebrities and racking up substantial profits over the generations, the family has historically been fraught with personal tragedy. Join the guys as they crack the case of the Kennedy curse.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto Prices Shrug Off Binance and Kraken News, Signaling a More Mature Market

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores Binance, Kraken, U.S. recessions and more.

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Today’s Stories:

Kraken Accused by SEC of Operating Unregistered Platform, Improperly Mixing Customer Funds 

Binance in Talks to Pay More Than $4B to End U.S. Criminal Case; CZ Could Still Face Charges: Bloomberg 

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “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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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - The Hostage Anxiety

Today's podcast takes up the purported deal to free hostages from Gaza—why it's happening, what has impelled a deal that doesn't look rational on paper, and what might come of it. Also, why did the White House release a birthday-cake picture with Joe Biden in it that looked like the White House was going to be set on fire? Give a listen.

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Focus on Africa - Why no plastic pollution deal was reached

The United Nations recently held the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, in order to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution. However, campaigners have accused oil and plastic producing countries as well as special interest groups of delaying progress.

Over 20 African countries are on the slippery path to debt distress. What is it, and what can they do to avoid it?

And is the development of women's footballing talent in Africa stuck in the slow lane?

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CBS News Roundup - 11/21/2023 | World News Roundup

Millions hit the airports and roads early to beat the holiday rush. Deepening crisis in Gaza. Surprise court decision on Voting Rights. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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