Slate Books - Outward: A History of Lesbian Fashion with Eleanor Medhurst

This week Christina chats with Eleanor Medhurst, author of “Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion,” and the blog ‘Dressing Dykesto chat about lesbian style from around the world and across time. They dig into the gender-bending styles of the Harlem Renaissance, monocles, and how queer women used their fashions to find each other.


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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The OB-GYN Behind the Fight to Ban Mifepristone

The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to uphold access to mifepristone left the door open for another case to be brought to ban the abortion pill. This physician is eager for another chance. 


Guest: Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), associate scholar with the Charlotte Lozier Institute, a board member of Indiana Right to Life, physician member of the Abortion Pill Reversal Network. 



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NPR's Book of the Day - In ‘The Extinction of Irena Rey,’ translators search for a missing author

Eight translators from eight countries travel to a Polish forest to begin adapting famed author Irena Rey's newest book into their respective languages. But when Irena Rey disappears, a competitive, ego-fueled search unravels in the surrounding woods and within each person. In today's episode, author Jennifer Croft speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about her new novel, The Extinction of Irena Rey, and how her own experience as an International Booker Prize-winning translator sparked an interest in the drive and desires of the people tasked with "shapeshifting" a text into their own tongue.

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The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester - 147: The One with the Center for Digital Government Chief

Teri Takai, Former Chief Information Officer for the US Department of Defense, State of California, & State of Michigan & the SVP at e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government joins the show to discuss the current drivers of change in government modernization. We also talk about what “putting the citizen in the center” really means to a CX leader, how she has seen this focus change since she joined government, and what she sees being the biggest opportunity for artificial intelligence in the public sector.

Amarica's Constitution - The Court’s Originalism About Face

As the end of the term approaches the deluge of major cases has begun.  Two big cases - the eagerly awaited sequel to the Bruen case - Rahimi - features an orgy of originalist theorizing and opining.  Meanwhile, in Moore v. US - a case where Professor Amar and his team had an amicus brief - the tax power was upheld, but reading the opinion one might wonder if the same Court had sat for this case.  We take a look at the opinions and give our own take on these impactful cases, even as we brace ourselves for many more in the week or so to come.

It Could Happen Here - The Mass Protests in Kenya

Mia talks with comedian, political satirist, and writer Justine Wanda about the movement against Kenya’s 2024 Finance Bill and how massive tax hikes on basic goods have driven Kenyans into the streets. 

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CBS News Roundup - 06/25/2024 | World News Roundup Late Edition

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange arrives in court where he is expected to plead guilty to an Espionage Act charge. Midwest bracing for more flooding. NTSB concludes flaming wheel bearing caused Ohio train derailment. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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The Indicator from Planet Money - Tracking the underground bike theft economy

A few years ago, bike enthusiast Bryan Hance got a tip. A whole bunch of expensive bikes that were stolen in the Bay Area had suddenly turned up ... for sale on a Facebook page in Mexico. The revelation started Bryan down a years-long investigation where he would uncover an intricate, large-scale criminal operation out of Jalisco, Mexico.

In today's episode, we talk to freelance reporter Christopher Solomon who wrote about Hance's journey in WIRED Magazine.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Predictions for the Future of Crypto and Its Integration with Wall Street

The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and Wall Street Bets Founder Jaime Rogozinski. 

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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie interviews Jaime Rogozinski, the founder of Wall Street Bets. They discuss his insights and experiences in the crypto markets, covering topics such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the integration of crypto with Wall Street, the role of influencers in the market, the current economic climate, the effects of regulation, and his predictions for the future of crypto. Rogozinski also suggests a book by Nathaniel Popper that effectively captures the Wall Street Bets phenomenon.

Takeaways | 

  • Bitcoin is the leading cryptocurrency and sets the tone for the market.
  • The merging of crypto with Wall Street is both good and bad for retail investors.
  • Influencers play a significant role in driving interest and volatility in meme coins.
  • The involvement of retail investors in the crypto market reflects a do-it-yourself mentality and a desire for financial independence.
  • Regulation in the crypto market is both desired and seen as an opportunity for arbitrage.
  • Bitcoin's long-term direction is clear, and other blue-chip coins are also expected to perform well.
  • The price of Bitcoin is predicted to reach $99,999 in the long term.
  • The book by Nathaniel Popper provides accurate coverage of the Wall Street Bets phenomenon and the GameStop episode.


Chapters | 

00:00 Observations and Insights from Wall Street Bets Founder

06:24 The Impact of Bitcoin on the Crypto Market

09:12 The Merging of Crypto with Wall Street

12:08 The Influence of Influencers in the Crypto Market

15:00 The State of the Economy and the Crypto Market

15:22 The Role of Regulation in the Crypto Market

20:00 Accurate Coverage of Wall Street Bets in a Book


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