It has been over one hundred days since the war between Israel and Hamas began with an attack on Israel October 7th, killing over 1,200 with more than two hundred Israelis taken hostage. Israel responded with a ground, air and sea offensive on Gaza that has killed thousands and displaced many more. Israel has vowed to eliminate Hamas. We investigate whether, after a hundred days, Israel is any closer to that goal.
Tim Miller joins Lovett and Tommy to talk about Donald Trump’s blowout win in Iowa and what’s next in the Republican primary. Ron DeSantis defies the media (and common sense) by remaining in the primary. Nikki Haley declares it a two-person race and refuses to debate anyone but Trump or Biden. Meanwhile, Trump is still on track to be the nominee and back in court.
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The DOJ logs a win against airline consolidation, and Uber takes a sober look at a 2021 acquisition.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Why JetBlue’s $3.8B acquisition of Spirit Airlines hit a snag.
- Elon Musk’s comp package at Tesla, and what investors should think of his desire to have 25% voting control.
- Uber’s plans to shelve Drizly two years after buying it for $1.1B.
(13:36) Dave Holeman is the CEO of Whitestone REIT, which focuses on open-air retail centers. He talks to Deidre Woollard about why restaurants are the new anchor stores and how shopping habits are changing.
Companies discussed: SAVE, JBLU, TSLA, UBER, WSR
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Dave Holeman
A bipartisan deal reached in the U.S. Senate could expand the child tax credit for lower income families, many of whom do not currently earn enough to qualify. Lawmakers are trying to pass the bill before the current filing deadline of Jan. 29, but it’s unclear if it can pass in the House. Additionally, there’s a bill in the Illinois House to create a permanent child tax credit.
Reset learns about the proposed expansions from Deirdre Walsh, NPR Congressional correspondent and how this could benefit lower income families in Illinois from Audra Wilson, president and CEO, Shriver Center on Poverty Law and Mykela Collins, parent ambassador, Ada S. McKinley Community Services.
On January 16, 2024, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners, L.P. The Court considered whether U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit erred in holding that a failure to make a disclosure required under Item 303 of SEC Regulation S-K can support a private claim under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, even in the absence of an otherwise misleading statement.
Featuring: Professor Adam Pritchard, Frances and George Skestos Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School
The young people who show up at CPAC and Turning Point events are there because of a deeply entrenched grassroots effort to draw in new soldiers of the conservative movement. The inside story from a journalist who got out. Plus, a diagnosis of Tucker Carlson. Puck's Tina Nguyen joins Charlie Sykes.
Former President Donald Trump won big in Iowa. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they break down the future of the 2024 Republican primary, explain why calling elections early interferes with voters' decisions, and analyze Nikki Haley's standing with conservatives. Mollie and David also quibble with the historical inaccuracies in "The Chosen" and share their excitement about 1970s movies.
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In this episode, Andrew Youngblood joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Know Thyself: Catholic Classical Education and the Discovery of Self.”
Music by Jack Bauerlein.
A live recording at The Hub by Casper Labs during the WEF's Annual Meeting at Davos 2024.
This week on "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren are in Davos, Switzerland for Davos 2024. They engage in a live podcast session featuring Yat Siu, a seasoned veteran technology entrepreneur/investor and the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. Joining them is Faryar Shirzad, former staff of the National Security Council at the White House and currently the Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase.
The conversation explores the lessons that the crypto industry can learn from past bull market mistakes and the importance of building a lasting legacy. Delving into the crypto industry's journey they dissect the ramifications of regulatory uncertainty and advocate for a steadfast federal framework. The conversation extends to emphasize the transformative potential of crypto intermediation and the imperative of showcasing its advantages to the broader audience. The exploration spans diverse realms, from gaming and education to payments, as strategic avenues to invite more individuals into the Web3 sphere.
Takeaways:
The crypto industry should learn from past bull market mistakes to build a lasting legacy.
Regulatory uncertainty has had a significant impact on the industry, but progress is being made in terms of developing a consistent federal framework.
Crypto intermediation, particularly in terms of custody and exchange services, has been a major focus of regulatory attention.
Demonstrating the benefits of crypto, such as property rights and financial inclusion, is crucial in winning over the general public.
Use cases in gaming, education, and payments can help bring more people into the Web3 space.
Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer.