Month: June 2024

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The Gist - Intifada Revolution? Or is that a linguistic delusion?

NPR issues a balanced, even-handed yet wholly misleading report on what chants of "intifada" really mean. Plus, Bree Davies and Paul Karoli are the cohosts and chroniclers of the title character of the new podcast, Lauren Boebert Can't Lose. And when it comes to both fire safety and Joe Biden's dynamism ... CLOSE THE DOOR!


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The Journal. - Behind Closed Doors, Biden’s Age is Showing

For much of his career, Biden built a reputation as a master negotiator. He’s known for his detailed knowledge of issues—and for hitting his stride when the pressure was on. Now, 81-year-old Biden is the oldest person to hold the presidency. WSJ's Annie Linskey and Siobhan Hughes go behind closed doors where some who have worked with him describe a president who appears slower. 


Further Reading:

- Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping 


Further Listening:

- Inside the White House's Scramble to Avert a Bigger Middle East War 


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Motley Fool Money - “A Salesperson’s Dream”

Growth comes easy when the product speaks for itself.


At (00:21), David Meier and Mary Long discuss CrowdStrike earnings and a tender offer from Monster Beverage.


Then, at (17:08), Asit Sharma catches up with John McCool, Chief Platform Officer at Arista Networks. They discuss Arista's role in the AI race, how competition fuels innovation, and what's next for the cloud-based networking company.


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Companies discussed: CRWD, PANW, MNST, ANET, NVDA, CSCO, JNPR, MSFT


Host: Mary Long

Guests: David Meier, Asit Sharma, John McCool

Producer: Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks

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Federalist Radio Hour - ‘You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 100: Convicted Felon

What does the conviction of former President Donald Trump mean for the country? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they discuss President Joe Biden's publicly declining mental state, break down the hypocrisy of Democrats' "convicted felon" narrative, analyze Dr. Anthony Fauci's and Attorney General Merrick Garland's appearances at congressional hearings, and give an update on the Hunter Biden gun trial. Mollie and David also share their culture reviews of "Godzilla Minus One,"  "Dune: Part Two," and "The Acolyte."

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The Bulwark Podcast - Will Saletan and McKay Coppins: Fear and Loathing

Trump and MAGA, with all their banana republic claims, are not being America First—they're being anti-American, and renouncing the country they live in. Meanwhile, the WSJ goes dog bites man on Biden, Europeans are fixated on our election and terrified Trump will win, and the GOP's new Hunter-inspired concern about enforcing gun laws. Plus, will Mitt endorse Joe? McKay Coppins and Will Saletan join Tim Miller.

show notes:

McKay's piece, "What Europe Fears"
JVL's response to Romney
Clip from Seinfeld's first Izzy Mandelbaum episode

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Did Charles Manson work with the CIA?

Years after his death, Charles Manson remains one of the most infamous cult leaders in US history. While the mainstream public seems pretty satisfied with the official narrative, people still struggle to understand how Manson could have held such an iron grip on the minds of his followers. To some researchers, he wasn't acting alone. Instead, he had help from some world-class experts in mind control -- the CIA.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MONEY REIMAGINED: Embracing Nuance and Logic | The Diverse Community of Crypto

Post-Consensus 2024 reflections and examining the crypto industry and the implications of the U.S. Presidential election on its future.


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Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age

In this episode of  "Money Reimagined," host  Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren reflect on CoinDesk’s Consensus 2024 event in Austin, TX. They discuss the influence of the presidential election on the crypto industry and the hurdles of maintaining a nonpartisan stance. The hosts explore the nuances of political connections, the role of subtlety in conversations, and the need for a reasoned approach in an emotionally volatile environment.

Chapters | 

00:00 Introduction to the Aftermath of Consensus

02:58 The Impact of the Presidential Election on the Crypto Industry

07:22 Embracing Nuance and Logic in Discussions


Links | 

Consensus 2024 

Crypto Council for Innovation 

CoinDesk.com

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Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. 

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Focus on Africa - What is Russia’s Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa having visited the continent several times in the past couple of years. What is Russia looking for in these frequent visits to the continent? And can it help with Libya?

Also, how internet scams in Nigeria are impacting the lives of teenagers in different parts of the world

And why Madagascans are unhappy about internet access in their country.

Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Charles Gitonga, Bella Hassan, Kaine Pieri and Joseph Keen Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Yes, Indeed, Biden Is ‘Slipping’

Today we discuss both the remarkably confusing interview Joe Biden gave to Time and the Wall Street Journal's not-so-deep dive into the state of the president's cognitive abilities. Just how bad is it? And is the administration's disordered policy simply a result of Biden's disordered thinking? Give a listen. 

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