Month: April 2024

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE MINING POD: What You Need To Know About The Bitcoin Halving

Bitcoin data, Riot energizing Corsicana and Foundry playing halving block games!

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Matt, Will, and Charlie dig into this week’s biggest news stories ahead of the Bitcoin halving, where Bitcoin’s rewards are dropped by 50% by the network! We go through Bitcoin data, Riot-energizing Corsicana, and Foundry playing halving block games!


Chapter Markers:

00:00:00 Start

00:02:15 Bitcoin Having Discussion

00:04:28 Sponsor: Clean Spark

00:06:06 Miner Mag Data Review

00:09:17 Miner Sell Pressure

00:11:18 Riot's 1 GW Mine

00:14:23 Sponsor: Foreman

00:15:25 Foundry's Rare Sat Auction

00:20:36 Sponsor: Bitmain

00:21:24 Testnet Reorgs & Hash Bender

00:31:39 Mining Innovations & Topics

00:33:42 Upcoming Shows & Events

00:35:36 Wrap-up


Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 


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👉 Watch our newest documentary, The Big Empty!

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Drugs as Weapons

For some, drugs represent the downfall of civilization, despite the fact that drug creation and ingestion is one of the oldest discoveries in human history. In tonight's episode, Ben and Matt explore a bizarre genre of conspiracy: What happens when drugs are weaponized?

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Focus on Africa - What’s behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?

There have been heavy clashes between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia over disputed territory, according to reports. What's going on and how will it impact the country?

Also why did the popular Nigerian preacher, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, spread anti-vaccine messages to his followers?

And as the countdown to the Paris Olympics continues, can an African country host the games?

Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan and Paul Bakibinga Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Israel Hits Iran and Columbia’s Turn

Jonathan Schanzer joins the podcast for an immediate after-action report on the details of the Israeli strike on Iran, whether deterrence has been reestablished, and how last night might represent the most significant game-changing moment in recent Middle Eastern history. And what's this? Columbia University throws the book at the Hamas-supporting tent city on its campus and has the NYPD arrest more than 100 people? Is this a game-changer too? Give a listen.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Tips On Reducing Your Food Waste

According to the USDA, about one third of food produced in the United States is never eaten and ends up in landfills, where it produces methane that contributes to climate change. Additionally, all of the fuel, water and resources that went into growing and transporting the food is wasted. Reset hears from local chef Devon Quinn and food writer Lisa Shames on their tips and tricks for creatively reusing ingredients rather than adding to a landfill. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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Up First from NPR - Israel Strikes Back, Columbia Student Protests, Trump Jury Picked

Less than a week after Iran launched air strikes into Israel, Israel appears to have responded. New York City police raided a college campus and arrested more than 100 students protesting the war in Gaza. And 12 New York City residents now hold Donald Trump's fate in their hands.

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Today's episode of Up First was edited by Mark Katkov, Larry Kaplow, Dana Farrington and Ben Adler. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Ben Abrams and Nina Kravinsky. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent, and our technical director is Zac Coleman.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - The Intelligence: Iran and Israel’s new era?

A missile has reportedly struck a site in the Islamic Republic. If this is retaliation for Iran’s most recent attacks, then it is a muted response. But is there still a risk of escalation? As India’s election kicks off, a look into why the opposition is likely to have a poor showing (09:07). And, a tribute to the first foreign-born grand champion of sumo (19:15).


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