Month: July 2024

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The Journal. - A Troubled Plan to Ship Migrants to Rwanda

After a steep increase in migration, the United Kingdom turned to a controversial plan: sending migrants to Rwanda. But the plan has faced years of delays and legal challenges. Max Colchester explains why the U.K. pushed ahead, and what Rwanda stands to gain. 


Further Reading:

- Britain’s Radical Plan to Tackle the Migrant Crisis Turns Into a Cautionary Tale 


Further Listening:

- Smuggling Migrants Toward the U.S. Is a Booming Business 

- Texas Took On Border Security. Is It Working? 

- What the End of Title 42 Means for U.S. Immigration Policy 


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The Bulwark Podcast - Ben Wittes and Steven Shepard: He Is Still a Criminal

No matter how much the Supreme Court pretends that the words 'high crimes and misdemeanors' are not explicitly in the Constitution, Donald Trump is still a disqualified law-breaker and is exactly the kind of guy the Founding Fathers warned us about. Character is now the only real check on presidential power. Plus, if push comes to shove, what are the basic rules that govern a change at the top of the ticket? Ben Wittes and Steven Shepard join Tim Miller.

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The Indicator from Planet Money - The economic implications of Europe’s jolt right

Europe is expecting a wave of victories from far-right candidates in upcoming national elections. Voters are showing they're worried about income inequality, immigration and the effects of participating in a global economy. Today, we take a look at what the swing to the right means for Europe's economy and the European stance on globalization.

Related Episodes:
Can Europe fund its defense ambitions (Apple / Spotify)
Why the EU is investigating China's wind turbines (Apple / Spotify)
How vikings launched globalization 1.0

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Circle Gets First Stablecoin License Under MiCA, Head of Global Policy Weighs in on What’s Next

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Circle Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy Dante Disparte.

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Circle Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy Dante Disparte breaks down the stablecoin issuer's journey to secure an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license under the MiCA regulatory framework. Plus, insights on developments in crypto regulation around the world.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: Third Eye Spies, the CIA and the Quiet Mind with Russell Targ

What if you could travel outside your body at will, sending your consciousness across the planet and beyond? While it may sound like a tale of science fiction to some, the phenomenon known as remote viewing was the subject intense government scrutiny for years. Join the guys as they interview physicist and author Russell Targ, creator of the new film Third Eye Spies, to learn more about his experience researching remote viewing, his work with the government, the future of remote viewing and more.

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Focus on Africa - Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers?

Nigerian authorities say that suspected female suicide bombers participated in coordinated attacks in Nigeria that killed dozens of people. Why do young girls and women become suicide bombers?

How the lives of displaced people in Mozambique's troubled Cabo Delgado Province are being rebuilt.

And can local communities in Africa can be involved in conservation ?

Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Sunita Nahar, Bella Hassan and Nyasha Michelle in London. Charles Gitonga in Nairobi. Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - China’s AI Colossus

Arthur Herman joins John and Abe to discuss his article "China and Artificial Intelligence: The Cold War We're Not Fighting," from the July/August issue of COMMENTARY. It's time to stop worrying about the technology itself and start preparing to counter the threat it poses in the hands of our authoritarian adversaries. Give a listen.

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