Investor and climate activist Tom Steyer discusses his new book Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War and why running for president is an excellent megaphone. Plus, John Fetterman isn't so much trolling the Democratic party as just being his unvarnished hoodie-wearing self. And Joe Biden can't be that much like Abraham Lincoln even if he wanted to be, but the upcoming debate is a situation where he really shouldn't want to be.
Illinois borders three states with abortion bans, and two with gestational limits. Since the Supreme Court overturned a federal right to an abortion, providers, lawmakers and advocates have been working to ensure that Illinoisans, and people traveling to the state, can access the medical procedure.
Reset learns about the current state of access to abortions in Illinois, legal challenges to reproductive rights, and what’s ahead. Our panel includes: Jennifer Welch, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood Illinois; Megan Jeyifo, executive director of the Chicago Abortion Fund; and Steven Schwinn, professor at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and Swan Bitcoin Senior Analyst, Sam Callahan.
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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie interviews Sam Callahan, Senior Analyst at Swan Bitcoin. They discuss the short-term price correction in Bitcoin and Ether, likely driven by long-term holders taking profits, miners liquidating assets, and ETF outflows. Despite this correction, the overall narrative for Bitcoin remains strong, highlighting its role as a hedge against currency debasement and a store of value.
Takeaways |
Bitcoin and Ether are experiencing a short-term price correction, potentially driven by long-term holders taking profit, miners selling off holdings, and ETF outflows.
The overall narrative for Bitcoin remains strong, with its value proposition as a hedge against currency debasement and a store of value.
Institutional investors are expected to increase their exposure to Bitcoin through spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin's role in the upcoming election is significant, as millions of voters are passionate about the asset and may be swayed by politicians' stance on Bitcoin.
Single-issue voters who care about Bitcoin could potentially impact the election outcome.
Chapters |
00:00 The Short-Term Price Correction in Bitcoin and Ether
03:01 Bitcoin's Value Proposition as a Hedge Against Currency Debasement
06:16 Institutional Investors and the Rise of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
09:52 Bitcoin's Role in the Upcoming Election
13:28 The Potential Impact of Single-Issue Voters on the Election Outcome
This episode was hosted by Jenn Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. Show notes may have been generated with the assistance of AI technology —all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
France will hold national elections soon and it appears the far right could take political power for the first time since World War II. This would represent a huge political shift in France. We hear from our correspondent in Paris.
And the price of gold shot up this spring, due in large part to increased demand for the precious metal in China. We find out what is driving that demand.
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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:
The Supreme Court announces that it will hear a case related to a ban on gender treatments for minors in Tennessee.
Pro-abortion activists use the two year anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned to announce a $100 million dollar campaign aimed at bringing a federal abortion law back.
If elected again, Former President Donald Trump says he plans to establish a task force to investigate anti-Christian bias.
The Justice Department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights Kristen Clarke is hit with three ethics complaints and a criminal referral.
Russia threatens the U.S. after Ukraine carried out strikes on Russian-occupied Crimea. Russia says the rockets used in the attack were U.S.-made.
For decades, people seeking abortions went to specialty clinics like Planned Parenthood. But since Roe v. Wade was overturned, more general practitioners are stepping in to provide abortions.
For decades, people seeking abortions went to specialty clinics like Planned Parenthood. But since Roe v. Wade was overturned, more general practitioners are stepping in to provide abortions.
An activist investor says Southwest Airlines is stuck in the past. Elliott Investment Management says it has amassed a $1.9 billion stake, making it one of Southwest’s biggest shareholders and one of its most vocal critics. WSJ’s Alison Sider explains what Elliott wants, and why critics say some of the things that made Southwest great are now holding it back.
ResMed has had the market on sleep apnea cornered for a while, but new weight-loss drugs might be creeping in. We look at what could change based on recent studies and some other businesses that have established lifelong customers.
(00:21) Bill Barker and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- How weight-loss drugs like Eli Lilly’s Zepbound might be coming for ResMed and the sleep apnea market.
- RXO take a bigger piece of the brokered transportation market, scooping up Coyote Logistics from UPS.
- Target and Shopify linking up for a win-win partnership.
(13:02) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss the value of lifetime-customer relationships, why they’re huge for the likes of Apple, and Costco, and one lesser-known name that may have one too.
