Since 2020, grocery prices have shot up. If you're looking to save a buck, it's often more affordable to shop for groceries at a big retailer like Walmart. But some smaller grocers say those low prices are the result of an unfair playing field—and they're looking to a little-used antitrust law from the 1930s as a solution. Today, we consider the Robinson-Patman Act and whether reviving it could bring consumers some relief.
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The recent transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human raises hopes that lives will no longer depend on the availability of human donor organs.
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Pod Save America - Has Optimism Become Cringe? (with Chris Hayes)
MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, host of All In and Why Is This Happening?, joins Jon Lovett to talk about why Trump’s rhetoric on immigration and crime is so dangerous, why being optimistic about America has fallen so far out of the mainstream, and the disconnect between what’s actually happening in politics and how people feel about it.
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Federalist Radio Hour - ‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 91: Trans Day Of Visibility
The Biden White House issued a proclamation marking Resurrection Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss President Joe Biden's Catholicism, analyze J.K. Rowling's challenge to Scotland 'hate crime' law, explain why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is right about Biden, and share their thoughts on the upcoming solar eclipse.
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The Bulwark Podcast - Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Marc Caputo: The Least Productive Congress
The 118th Congress has made history: by removing a speaker, expelling a member, and holding sham impeachment hearings. Without Dem votes, the government would have shut down multiple times. Plus, the home insurance crisis, abortion politics, and the Democrats' uphill climb in Florida. Rep. Moskowitz and Marc Caputo join Tim Miller.
show notes
Steve Schale's Bulwark piece on Florida
Tim's interview with Fred Guttenberg
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The Daily Signal - China Sends Ships to Taiwan, Academic Conference Uses ‘Gender Queer’ to Instruct Teachers, UT Austin Fires DEI Employees | April 3
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- A professional development conference heavily used the book, “Gender Queer’ to instruct teachers.
- China deployed planes and warships around Taiwan after Chinese leader Xi Jinping speaks to Biden.
- The Biden administration canceled plans to restock strategic petroleum reserve.
- UT Austin fired dozens of DEI employees to comply with a new state law.
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Motley Fool Money - The Chip Biz: Taiwan and Intel
The chip industry is center stage this week – Intel’s foundry losses now might prove negligible as the world looks to diversify beyond Taiwan.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- The 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan affecting TSMC and highlighting global dependence on the region for chipmaking.
- Our first look into Intel’s foundry business, and why we’ll probably see more pushes into manufacturing.
- Bob Iger and Disney’s board victory, and where the company should be focused now.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MONEY REIMAGINED: Navigating Crypto Culture Clash | Strategies for Inclusivity and Positive Online Communities
Blending tech, culture, and crypto to address online inequities, empowered by blockchain's transformative potential.
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Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book: Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age
In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren discuss the intersection of technology, culture, and crypto. They explore the increasing toxicity in certain corners of the crypto community and the need to create a more equitable and inclusive culture. They also touch on moderation challenges and the incentives that drive behavior on social media platforms. Their conversation highlights the importance of building better communities and rethinking the structures and incentives that shape online interactions.
Takeaways |
- The crypto community needs to address the increasing toxicity in certain corners and strive for a more inclusive and equitable culture.
- The challenges of moderation on social media platforms highlight the need to rethink the structures and incentives that shape online behavior.
- Building better communities and promoting positive norms and behaviors is crucial for creating a healthier digital environment.
- The intersection of technology, culture, and crypto presents opportunities to address inequities and distortions on the internet. The online economy incentivizes extreme behavior and polarizing discussions, driven by the pursuit of attention and financial gain.
- Crypto culture emerged in the social media era and is influenced by algorithmic systems that prioritize engagement over thoughtful discourse.
- Blockchain technology has the potential to empower hyperlocal communities and enable meaningful change at a local level.
- The erosion of local media has contributed to the rise of toxic behavior in online communities.
- Policy-making should consider the nuances of different communities and focus on addressing local issues that directly impact people's lives.
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