Month: December 2024

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Mass graves: revealing Syria’s horror

Ten days after the fall of Syria’s dictator Bashar al-Assad, the full brutality of his rule is being uncovered. Our correspondent travels to a site near Damascus, thought to be a giant mass grave. Will France’s new prime minister restore stability (14:37)? And The Economist’s guide to the best films of 2024 (21:28).


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Up First from NPR - Murder As An Act Of Terrorism, Fed’s Rate Cut Decision, Female Mass Shooters

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism. What does that mean? The Federal Reserve considers one last cut in interest rates for the year, and identity of a school shooter in Wisconsin is forcing to reconsider gender stereotypes.

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Native America Calling - Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – A look at 2024 news from a Native perspective

President Joe Biden’s apology for the federal government’s role in Indian Boarding School abuses was among the top news stories for Native Americans this year. It was an unprecedented event, but received a mixed reaction from Native policy watchers. Other notable news includes a survey showing significant Native voter support for Donald Trump in the presidential election. We’ll get additional insights into the stories important to Native Americans, plus a few you may have missed.
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Big Technology Podcast - Neuralink’s First Patient Controls Computers With His Mind — With Noland Arbaugh

Noland Arbaugh is a 30 year old quadriplegic who can control computers with nothing but his mind. Earlier this year, he allowed Elon Musk’s Neuralink to drill a hole in his skull, insert more than one thousand electrodes into his motor cortex, and translate his brain signals into cursor movement and clicks. In this week's Big Technology Podcast, Alex Kantrowitz interviews Arbaugh at his Yuma, Arizona home in a conversation that covers his injury, the Neuralink selection process, the surgery, the training, the freedom the device gives Arbaugh, and the big questions like whether he'd ever merge with AI. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about a modern day technological miracle.

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Complicated”—Avril Lavigne

Rob looks back at the music career of pop star Avril Lavigne while celebrating her smash hit “Complicated.” Along the way, Rob dives deep into the idea of the anti-Britney Spears and much more! Later, he is joined by Marissa Moss to discuss Avril Lavigne’s potential influences, debating what song is her best, and more.


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Guest: Marissa Moss

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Opening Arguments - Pete Hegseth Is Finally Going to Make the US Military Less Woke

OA1101 - You know... that super woke institution... the US Military... well, NO LONGER! Trump's man for the job is a real piece of work. And if you don't believe us, take it from his own mom. As usual, Lydia gives us the doozy breakdown, and also how Hegseth fits right into the Project 2025 design.

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Money Girl - This New Rule Makes Tapping Retirement Savings Easier

Laura reviews the rules for taking retirement account withdrawals and a new rule for tapping them in an emergency.  

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 12.18.24

Alabama

  • Barry Moore and Tommy Tuberville both like the idea of abolishing the ATF
  • 9 electors for AL cast ballots this week for Donald Trump/JD Vance
  • Former Pill Mill doctor out of Huntsville pardoned by Joe Biden
  • Spanish Fort mayor says library book issue in hands of new board members
  • DHR reports that 16K EBT accounts have been hacked and emptied 
  • AL Policy Institute creates ALDOGE to address state government efficiency

National

  • GOP House members furious at House Speaker and recent spending bill
  • House Oversight wants FBI to investigate Liz Cheney's witness tampering
  • NJ congressman to offer bill that allows taking down drones in that state
  • NJ mayor says drones are definitely looking for something- radioactive?
  • TX man sentenced to 4 years in prison for voter fraud from 2020 election
  • TX AG is suing doctor in NY for mailing out abortion pills to women in TX



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Getting Hammered - Drones Are Weird


Today on Getting Hammered, it’s a Trump bonanza! We’re breaking down the theories behind the mysterious drones over New Jersey, questioning why a journalist would ask if Trump would launch a preemptive strike on Iran, and diving into Trump’s lawsuit with ABC, along with other media SNAFUs. Tune in!

Time Stamps:

7:41 Drones

14:56 Trump Press Conference

20:34 Iran Strike

27:00 Trump & ABC

50:05 International Roundup