Rob Henderson, author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, grew up in foster care among the people that the elites of Yale University say they care about. But when Henderson got to the Ivy League, he found that the cares of the elites, on behalf of the marginalized, and the cares of the actual people he grew up with at the margins, often greatly diverged. Plus, Chris Murphy and John Fetterman defend loathed colleagues. And, in the Spiel, what the Gopher State uncommitted contingent actually means.
Nikki Haley's announcement that she was suspending her campaign for president didn't come as a surprise. She's trailed front-runner Donald Trump in all but two Republican primary contests so far.
Haley did manage to sway some Republican voters away from Trump. She also managed to recruit independents and Democrats, too. As she ended her campaign on a stage in South Carolina, Haley did not endorse Trump. She said he would have to earn their votes.
Nikki Haley appealed to Republicans who did not want another four years of Trump. Now that she's out of the race, where will her voters go?
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Nikki Haley's announcement that she was suspending her campaign for president didn't come as a surprise. She's trailed front-runner Donald Trump in all but two Republican primary contests so far.
Haley did manage to sway some Republican voters away from Trump. She also managed to recruit independents and Democrats, too. As she ended her campaign on a stage in South Carolina, Haley did not endorse Trump. She said he would have to earn their votes.
Nikki Haley appealed to Republicans who did not want another four years of Trump. Now that she's out of the race, where will her voters go?
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Nikki Haley's announcement that she was suspending her campaign for president didn't come as a surprise. She's trailed front-runner Donald Trump in all but two Republican primary contests so far.
Haley did manage to sway some Republican voters away from Trump. She also managed to recruit independents and Democrats, too. As she ended her campaign on a stage in South Carolina, Haley did not endorse Trump. She said he would have to earn their votes.
Nikki Haley appealed to Republicans who did not want another four years of Trump. Now that she's out of the race, where will her voters go?
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The rising cost of living and longer life expectancy is making it harder for Americans to retire comfortably. Millions of Americans are behind on saving for retirement and face the possibility of working in their old age.
Economist Teresa Ghilarducci says she has a plan that could fix retirement in America. In her book, "Work, Retire, Repeat: The Uncertainty of Retirement in the New Economy," she proposes a few policies that she believes can help Americans currently struggling to retire. Today on the show, we talk to her about her ideas and why the current status quo is more serious than we think.
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Chicago saw a wave of feminist bookstores opening in the 1970s, but how many are still open today? Women and Children First in Andersonville has stood the test of time for 45 years and find their work more relevant today than ever. Reset checks in with Linda Bubon, one of the store’s co-founders, and its current co-owners, Sarah Hollenbeck and Lynn Mooney, on the throughline to the bookstore’s success.
TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:
Nikki Haley is officially exiting the race
RFK Jr. says his presidential campaign has qualified for Nevada’s general election ballot this November.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who recently announced he would be stepping down from his longtime leadership post after the election, officially endorsed Donald Trump today.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that she will deploy nearly 1,000 New York National Guardsmen to patrol and monitor the New York City Subway.
The privacy of donors who give to nonprofits deserves protection, and indeed the Supreme Court has protected that privacy on more than one occasion. Some states aren't getting the message. Matt Nese of People United for Privacy Foundation explains how.
- Bitcoin’s spot-ETF fueled rise to all-time highs.
(16:53) Motley Fool Money’s Deidre Woollard talks with analyst Sanmeet Deo about the highly speculative, highly futuristic world of EVTOLs and personal air travel.
A discussion on the intermediation of physical and digital spaces with contemporary conceptual artist Cole Sternberg - exploring the possibilities of crypto for reimagining money, community, power systems and law for a freer society.
In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren are joined by Cole Sternberg, a contemporary conceptual artist known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious artworks, to discuss physical vs digital art, NFTs, and Cole’s free republic of CA project.
Takeaways |
NFTs have the potential to revolutionize the art world by allowing artists to create unique digital artifacts and connect with a global audience.
The intersection of the digital and physical in art opens up new possibilities for creativity and expression.
The blockchain provides transparency and the ability to transform art over time, creating an ongoing dialogue between the artist and the audience.
The perception of NFTs in the artistic community is evolving, with some artists embracing the technology and others remaining skeptical. The original sin in crypto is the financialization of Bitcoin, which can make it challenging for people to move beyond that mental model and explore the broader potential of blockchain technology.
NFTs have both hype and utility, with those who have stuck with them deriving value, functionality, and utility beyond just financial gains.
The Free Republic of California is an artistic representation of a new country, showcasing the power of reimagining governance and community.
The economic assumptions of the Free Republic of California can be debated, but the concept aims to show that positive change is possible by reallocating resources and empowering local communities.
Crypto and decentralization offer possibilities for reimagining money and community, allowing for transparency, accountability, and the visualization of systems.
Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15.
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.
