The Commentary Magazine Podcast - The Nihilism-Triggering Debate

On today's podcast, I am filled with nihilistic despair about the state of the Republican race after last night's probably final presidential primary debate, while Matt Continetti and Seth Mandel try to convince me not to curl up in a ball. Plus: College presidents and their hostage videos! Give a listen.

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CBS News Roundup - 12/07/2023 | World News Roundup

Police say professor turned down for a job opens fire on campus. Fellow Republican hopefuls target Nikki Haley. Lawsuit over on-line predators. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Ald. Ramirez Discusses State Decision To Cancel Migrant Tent Shelter In Her Ward

City officials faced pushback on construction of a winterized migrant shelter in Brighton Park from the community and health advocates even before an environmental study showed unhealthy levels of mercury at the site. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker nailed the coffin shut on this project citing health concerns. Reset hears from Alderwoman Julia Ramirez, 12th Ward, on the move and on what comes next.

Village SquareCast - God Squad: Ending the Cycle of Mean

Americans are sad and lonely, and we don’t feel like we belong. With depression and “deaths of despair” on the rise, over half of us say that no one knows us well—a truly alarming statistic that doesn’t bode well for our future. As if matters weren’t bad enough, we’re not just sad and alone—we’re becoming more mean to each other, and it’s likely part of the same cycle of pain. With fewer human connections in our lives, more of us seek belonging in our venally angry civic life, so this crisis of belonging also fuels extremism for which violence is increasingly a downstream outcome. What if, at its core, the loneliness, bitterness, and anger is a failure of our society’s moral compass? 

We asked The God Squad to read David Brooks' Atlantic piece “How America Got Mean” before this conversation, but whether you've had a chance to read it or not, you're going to be inspired by this conversation.

Meet the God Squad, the brains behind our series “God Squad: Improbable conversations for people of faith and no faith at all (because talking politics wasn’t hard enough). Joining us for this edition of God Squad: 

Joining us for this God Squad are Father Tim Holeda of St. Thomas More Co-Cathedral, Dr. Gary Shultz of First Baptist Church, Rev. Betsy Ouellette-Zierden, Joseph Davis Jr. of Truth Gatherers Community Church, Rabbi Paul Sidlofsky of Temple Israel. The Reverend Dr. Latricia Scriven of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church facilitates the conversation.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - The Intelligence: Putin’s growing advantage

Even before America’s tussle over funding Ukraine’s war effort, it seemed as if Russia was gaining the upper hand—by exploiting Ukraine’s widening political cracks. A drought-induced traffic jam in the Panama Canal will only get worse in the coming dry season, and consumer-price rises look inevitable (10:42). And to save Britain’s heritage pig breeds, consumers should eat more of them (17:48).


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Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders - S9 Bonus: Raven Jiang, Arc

Raven Jiang grew up in Singapore before heading over to the states for college. He came to the US for undergrad because he grew up reading science fiction, and liked the idea of working with technology. He plays multiplayer video games, which helped to shape how he viewed technology and the advancements in that ecosystem. He enjoys Japanese food, and in fact, traveled to Japan regularly while living in Singapore.

Raven and his co-founders met in business school, and observed an interesting opportunity in the market. They wanted to apply consumer finance technology to create a seamless revenue financing experience. Over time, they added to create a fintech platform to accelerate your startup.

This is the creation story of Arc.

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Bay Curious - How Anchor Brewing Started the Craft Beer Craze

In the 1960s and 70s, American beer drinkers didn't have many options. Large brewers were pumping out beer that was bland, tasteless and characterless. But in San Francisco, one small brewer was doing it differently. Their methods weren't new — they were making beer the old fashioned way — but their brew stood out as robust and flavorful among the sea of lackluster options. Their beer garnered a lot of attention — and helped launch a craft brewing revolution. This week on the show, producer Amanda Font explores craft beer's history in San Francisco, and visits a successful brewery who is carrying on the creative torch.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - CARPE CONSENSUS: A Year of Politicization and the Looming Bull

A crypto winter of growth and optimism: from those who developed the tech to those who led the fight for sensible regulation, the year has been full of influential figures transforming the crypto industry.

On "Carpe Consensus," hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson are joined by Nik De to review some of the most influential figures of the year in crypto as part of Consensus Magazine's Most Influential 2023 list, including Messari CEO Ryan SelkisElizabeth WarrenGary Gensler and more.

“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 12.7.23

Alabama

  • Advocacy group commends Tuberville for standing up for unborn life
  • Sen. Katie Britt endorses Donald Trump on the day of the GOP debates in AL
  • Congressman Strong opposes new EPA rule regarding sales mandate on EVs
  • Congressman Moore says FBI getting away with religious targeting
  • Congressman Carl calls out Google Maps for removing pregnancy center
  • Carl and Moore set date to debate each other in Daphne this coming January
  • F35 fighter jets arriving at Dannelly Field in Montgomery as transition begins

National

  • Kevin McCarthy to leave officer 10 months early, at end of December
  • Another record day of illegal crossings at US Mexico border, over 12,000
  • Defense secretary seeks more funding for Ukraine, some GOP refuse
  • Lawsuit filed against the US State department for its censorship tactics
  • Federal judge dismisses case in AZ to remove Trump from primary ballot
  • Parents of boy called racist by Deadspin media hire lawyer to get retraction