Month: May 2024

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Motley Fool Money - Activists: Higher All-Time Highs, Please

Sometimes, great isn’t good enough.


(00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss T-Mobile’s latest purchase and why Elliott Management has beef with a company that’s trading at all-time highs.


Then, at (14:51), Yasser el-Shimy joins for a look at Rocket Lab, the end-to-end space company.


Companies discussed: TMUS, VZ, T, TDS, USM, TXN, RKLB


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Host: Mary Long

Guests: Jason Moser, Yasser el-Shimy

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Dan Boyd, Chace Pryzlepa

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The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester - 144: The One with the Former 18F National Security Leader

Brian Fox, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Omni Federal and the Former Director of the National Security and Intelligence Portfolio at 18F joins the show and we dive into some of the pockets of innovation happening in government and why it has exploded the way that it has in recent years. We also talk about the work he is doing at Omni Federal, how his experience in government has shaped his approach in the private sector, and how the book “[RE]coding America” has helped shape his views on government innovation.

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Cato Daily Podcast - Trump, RFK Jr., and the Libertarian Party

Two notably illiberal politicians headlined at the Libertarian Party's convention over the weekend. What does it reveal about the brand of libertarianism advanced by the LP? Aaron Steelman and Andy Craig comment.

Related: “Trump is hardly libertarian. But neither is today’s Libertarian Party.” By Peter Goettler, The Washington Post, May 23, 2024

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State of the World from NPR - How Israel’s Assault on Rafah is Unfolding

Israel has expanded its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. This comes after an Israeli airstrike on Sunday near a displaced persons camp started a fire killing at least 45 people and injuring hundreds more. We hear details from our correspondent in Tel Aviv.

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The Bulwark Podcast - John Heilemann: Piss and Vinegar

If persuadable voters are going to back an octogenarian, they are going to need to see less caution—and more piss and vinegar from Biden to combat Trump's "me strong, you weak" schtick. Meanwhile, TFG and RFK, Jr face-planted at the Libertarian convention, James Carville's advice for the Dems, and a tribute to an American original, Bill Walton.

show notes:

Biden in 2020 calling a voter fat, and a "damn liar"
Biden's address at West Point
Heilemann's Puck newsletter 
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - GEN C: Hamster Kombat and Hollywood Controversies: A Peek into Emerging Tech Trends

Avery and Sam explore the latest tech controversies, online security risks and viral crypto games on Telegram.

In this guest-less episode, Sam and Avery delve into the recent dispute between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI over the use of her voice, shedding light on the ethical concerns surrounding AI and synthetic media. The conversation also touches on the explosive growth of the Hamster Combat game on Telegram, highlighting the platform's potential for viral content and marketing opportunities.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: What caused the world’s weirdest earthquake?

On November 11, 2018, seismologists began puzzling over a weird low-frequency rumble that rang through the entire planet. The wave wasn’t connected to any known events, and scientists remain mystified by the mysterious phenomenon. Join the guys as the explore the theories behind the world’s weirdest earthquake.

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Focus on Africa - What’s behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya?

It's getting easier to access illegal arms in Kenya which has led to the rise in violent crime, especially in more deprived areas. What's fuelling the rise in gun crime?

Also, why is Ghana turning to nuclear power?

And a documentary explores the reality African students face when they choose to study abroad.

Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Charles Gitonga, Bella Hassan, Yvette Twagiramariya and Rob Wilson Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi