The Journal. - Why Justin Trudeau Stepped Down

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would resign. He is the latest global progressive leader to fall from power. WSJ’s Vipal Monga reports on Trudeau’s legacy and downfall.


Further Listening:

-A Murder That Sparked a Diplomatic Crisis 

-Canada’s Trucker Protests 


Further Reading:

-Trudeau to Resign as Voters Sour on His Vision for Canada 

-The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism 

-The Progressive Moment in Global Politics Is Over 

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Motley Fool Money - The WWE’s Premiere on Netflix

Last year, Netflix reportedly spent more than $5 billion for a 10 year rights agreement with the WWE. Last night was the first chapter for viewers.

(00:14) Nick Sciple and Ricky Mulvey discuss

- The buzz around Monday Night Raw’s debut on Netflix.

- What’s allowed in Tribal Combat and why wrestlers don’t respect the boundaries of an announcer's table.

- The new “100% margin” opportunities for the WWE.

- Why TKO Group Holdings is one of Nick’s largest personal stock investments.

Then, (17:58) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss some fundamental ways to prepare your portfolio for 2025.


Companies discussed: TKO, NFLX


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Host: “The Cincinnati Cobra” Ricky Mulvey

Guests: “Cash Money” Nick Sciple, Alison “Swagger” Southwick, “Hulk Bro-gan” Robert Brokamp

Producer: “The Virginia Kid” Mary Long

Engineer: Rick “The Answer” Engdahl

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Why China’s Market Meltdown Could Boost Bitcoin’s Price

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie.

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The Chinese yuan has extended its three-month losing trend, sliding to its lowest since September 2023. "Markets Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what CNY's strength means for bitcoin price.

This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

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Motley Fool Money - How To Get Started Investing

If your resolution involves the word “investing,” you’ve come to the right place.


Mary Long talks with a handful of Fools and analysts about:

  • Investing origin stories.
  • Recommended materials for a DIY investing curriculum.
  • Advice for getting started. 


Companies mentioned: DECK, LULU, META, NFLX, RKLB,


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Host: Mary Long

Guest: Alicia Alfiere, Bill Barker, David Meier, Ricky Mulvey

Engineers: Desiree Jones, Chace Pryzlepa

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The Bulwark Podcast - Charlie Warzel: Zuck Sucks Up to Trump

Mark Zuckerberg is doing all he can to get an audience with the big man at Mar-a-Lago, including praising Trump's (faux) free speech bona fides and restructuring Meta to eliminate fact-checking. Maybe it's because Zuck wants to show his middle finger to the mean tech reporters—or maybe it's because Trump threatened to imprison Zuck. Plus, the conspiracies around Jan 6 v 9/11, and the potential threat to our financial system from crypto. 

Charlie Warzel joins Tim Miller.
show notes:

Charlie's piece on internet brain rot
Charlie's piece on crypto and the potential nightmare in Trump 2.0

Audio Mises Wire - De-Bamboozling the Critical Race Theory of Court Intellectuals

There finally is pushback against Critical Race Theory that has infected higher education and most of our other institutions. Unfortunately, CRT concepts are so embedded in our body politic that the only way to combat them is through revisionist history.

Original article: De-Bamboozling the Critical Race Theory of Court Intellectuals

 

 

Audio Mises Wire - Atomic Salvation: Did the Atom Bombs Save 500,000 to 32 Million Lives?

The US went to war 83 years ago today with Japan‘s attack on Pearl Harbor. It ended with Japan‘s surrender after US bombers dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The myth lives on to this day that the bombs ended the war prematurely, saving millions of lives.

Original article: Atomic Salvation: Did the Atom Bombs Save 500,000 to 32 Million Lives?

 

 

Audio Mises Wire - Self-Described “Austrian” Is New Leader of UK Conservative Party: Should Kemi Badenoch Give Us Hope?

In the aftermath of its recent election debacle, Britain's Conservatives have selected Kemi Badenoch as their new leader. Badenoch describes herself as an "adherent to Austrian Economics." Will it make any difference in Britain's future?

Original article: Self-Described “Austrian” Is New Leader of UK Conservative Party: Should Kemi Badenoch Give Us Hope?