Keffiyehs, checkered scarves most closely associated with Palestinians, have been in the news lately. In Vermont, three men of Palestinian descent, two of whom were wearing keffiyehs, were shot.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Wafa Ghnaim, a fellow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and curator for the Museum of the Palestinian People, about the history of the garment, what it means to Palestinian identity and what it means to her.
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The Indicator from Planet Money - Americans don’t like higher prices but they LOVE buying new things
Eight times a year, regional Federal Reserve Banks release a collection of anecdotes that reveal stories about the economy. These stories come together in what's known as the "Beige Book," and we award the regional bank with the best entry with our coveted Beigie Award. Today, we're highlighting an entry that gets to the heart of the contradictions we're seeing when it comes to consumer preferences and sentiment.
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The Gist - When Rewrites Go Wrong
A Boston Globe investigation into foster care adds to the sum of human knowledge only to have a botched MSNBC rewrite subtract from it. Also on the show, Nathan Thrall is an American author, journalist, and former director of the International Crisis Group’s Arab-Israeli Project. He joins us to talk about the war in Israel, and to ponder if peace is possible. We also discuss his most recent book, A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy.
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The Daily Signal - Harvard, MIT, and UPenn Face Grilling on Antisemitism on Campuses, GOP Won’t Back Ukraine Aid Without Border Security, FBI Director Testifies | Dec. 5
TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:
- FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in a hearing focused on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
- House Republicans won't back additional aid to Ukraine without what House Speaker Mike Johnson calls “transformative changes” being made to America’s border security.
- Sen. Tommy Tuberville backs off a pro-life battle he has been waging for months.
- After a rise of antisemitism has swept across American college campuses, presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn testify before the Republican-led House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Federalist Radio Hour - ‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 75: Orange Hitler
The unAmerican and antisemitic mob continues its rampage. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss his city's decision to cancel a menorah lighting, analyze the decline in American patriotism, ridicule Democrats' undemocratic double standards, and share their thoughts on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom's debate. Mollie and David also lament the death of The Pogues' leader Shane McGowan.
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State of the World from NPR - The oil-rich country hosting this year’s international climate summit
Once again at COP28, the annual global climate summit, experts are warning of the dire consequences of the world ignoring a warming planet. But this year that message is being delivered in the United Arab Emirates, a country that is dependent on oil and gas. Our correspondent based in Dubai is at the conference and talks about that tension.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Choosing A Medicare Plan In 2024
Generally, seniors 65 and older – who are retired and no longer use employer-provided insurance – will need to choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. This can be a daunting choice, with tradeoffs to each. Reset learns about the different parts to Medicare and gets advice for thinking through the options with Mary Mitchell, columnist and director of culture and community engagement for the Chicago Sun-Times, and Tricia Neuman, executive director of KFF’s Program on Medicare Policy.
Motley Fool Money - S&P 500 to Uber: Get In!
Uber’s been separating itself from the field, and its improving financials have investors and the index-makers taking notice.
(00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Uber joining the S&P 500 and the company’s focus on profitability and owning its market.
- How Wells Fargo seemed to announce future layoffs in a strange way.
- Spotify cutting 17% of its workforce and whether more layoffs across tech and financials could be coming in 2024.
(18:18) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss end-of-year planning and what you can do today to prepare for 2024.
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Lost Debate - Landlord Rights, Economy Vibes v. Data, Asian White Flight
Seattle says landlords cannot reject tenants for having a criminal record. Should the Supreme Court step in? Ravi and Rikki tackle the often overlooked and controversial topic of landlord rights.
Inflation has come down after a historic spike during the pandemic, but everyday Americans say the lower rates haven’t positively impacted their wallets yet. Our hosts debate whether goods deflation is back and how a viral $16 McDonald's order could shape the 2024 election.
Finally, a new eye-opening study shows that when Asian students move in, white families move out. Is this a new type of “white flight?”
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The Bulwark Podcast - Philip Bump: The GOP Stumbles Towards Impeachment
The smoking gun turns out to be a dud, but James Comer and the Republicans move ahead on their evidence-free Biden impeachment inquiry. The Washington Post’s Philip Bump joins Charlie Sykes on today’s podcast.