State of the World from NPR - Meeting the Gangs that Control Haiti

After a long decline of the government in Haiti, gangs have seized complete control. A multi-national force is being sent to Haiti to restore the government to power, but their success is not assured. We go to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to see the challenges this international mission will face.

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Federalist Radio Hour - Inside The Organization Making ‘Red States’ Great Again

Andy Roth, president of the State Freedom Caucus Network, joins Federalist Staff Writer Shawn Fleetwood to discuss how to reform state governments in historically red states and explain why it is important to address institutional rot. 

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Focus on Africa - How can genetically engineered mosquitoes stop malaria?

The first batch of genetically modified mosquitoes is being released in Djibouti in a bid to stop the spread of malaria carrying vectors that bite during the day and thrive in urban areas. How does this work?

Also, an overview of South Africa's 'historic' elections.   Who are the main parties and what are the issues?

And scientists trace the origins of one of Africa's most iconic trees, the baobab tree, to Madagascar.  Why are they in decline on the Island?

Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Charles Gitonga, Frenny Jowi, Rob Wilson and Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Daniela Victoria Varela Hernandez Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Village SquareCast - Wisdom from Conflict: Resetting The Table

Drawing on decades of experience addressing volatile disagreements surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Resetting the Table works to transform toxic polarization and destructive political conflict in the U.S.

We’ll be joined by Resetting the Table’s Co-Founding CEO, Melissa Weintraub, a veteran peacebuilder and social entrepreneur who has spent her career building transformative communication across divides, overcoming dehumanization and distrust, and working toward a shared society in both the U.S. and Israel-Palestine.

This program is part of the series in partnership with Florida Humanities — “UNUM: Democracy Reignited,” a multi-year digital offering exploring the past, present and future of the American idea — as it exists on paper, in the hearts of our people, and as it manifests (or sometimes fails to manifest) in our lives.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Will Solana and Altcoins Dominate the Market Next?

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and TACTIVE Wealth Advisor, Eddy Gifford. 

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Today on "Markets Daily," Helene Braun speaks with Eddy Gifford, a TACTIVE Wealth Advisor, who shares his insights on the potential impact of the ETF approval on Bitcoin and the market as a whole. They also discuss the recent passing of the FIT 21 bill and its significance for the crypto industry. 

Takeaways | 

  • The anticipation of the SEC's decision on the approval of a spot Ether ETF is driving the market, with expectations of a positive outcome leading to a potential surge in Bitcoin and Ether prices.
  • The approval of the FIT 21 bill is seen as a significant win for the crypto industry, as it establishes a regulatory framework that promotes widespread adoption and protects consumers.
  • The approval of a spot Ether ETF is expected to have a complementary effect on the spot Bitcoin ETF, rather than detracting from its momentum.
  • While Solana is seen as a logical next step for ETF approval, it may take some time for another coin to receive approval, and in the meantime, ETFs that include altcoins are more likely to be introduced.
  • Crypto is becoming increasingly important in the political landscape, with candidates and presidents recognizing its potential and the need to embrace technology and innovation.


Chapters | 

00:00 Introduction and Market Update

02:18 Anticipation of SEC Decision on Spot Ether ETF Approval

04:44 FIT 21 Bill: Establishing a Regulatory Framework for Crypto

06:03 Impact of Spot Ether ETF Approval on Bitcoin

07:18 The Next Steps for ETF Approval: Solana and Altcoins

09:00 Crypto's Growing Importance in the Political Landscape

13:30 Conclusion


LINKS | 

CoinDesk 20 

Tactive Wealth 

Eddy Gifford, TACTIVE Financial Advisor 

Ether Market Cap Adds Close to an Entire Solana Blockchain in a Single Day 

Ether Spot ETF Approval Would Raise Expectations Solana Could Also Be Classified as a Commodity: Bernstein 

Ether Jumps on Spot ETF Hopes; Hex Trust Issues Stablecoin on Flare

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Listener Mail: Active Fitness Clubs, Election Monitoring, Mysterious Holes

Is there an international conspiracy to certify rigged elections across the planet? What's with the Coast to Coast story of "Mel's Hole?" Fiona writes in for more information about the extremely real -- and dangerous -- phenomenon of "Active Fitness Clubs." All this and more in this week's listener mail segment.

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