Month: February 2025

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - COINDESK DAILY: Trump Finalizes Key Picks for Crypto Regulators

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as U.S. President Donald Trump finalizes nominations for key crypto regulators.

U.S. President Donald Trump finalizes nominations for key agencies that regulate crypto, while bitcoin remains flat Thursday as U.S. wholesale inflation data in January came in hotter than expected. Plus, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says memes are not within her agency’s jurisdiction. CoinDesk’s Christine Lee hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Dark Times for Ukraine

Donald Trump's moves to end the war between Russia and Ukraine suggests he is pursuing a kind of foreign policy we haven't seen in the United States since the 1920s and 1930s. What are the consequences of that? And what of Hamas announcing it will free three hostages this weekend after "suspending" the release earlier this week? Give a listen.

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Focus on Africa - The case against Rwanda

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding a public hearing in Tanzania, on a case filed by DR Congo against Rwanda. The country accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty, orchestrating violence, and destabilizing the DRC. Rwanda denies the accusations. How significant is this?

Also, a look at the growing economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe. What difference does it make to ordinary Zimbabweans?

And why a separatist fighter in Cameroon handed over his weapons to become a teacher..

Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Phillip Bull Producers: Sunita Nahar, Stefania Okereke, Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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CBS News Roundup - 02/13/2025 | World News Roundup

Mudslide fears in burned out areas of Los Angeles with heavy rain in the forecast. US and Russia to negotiate Ukraine's future. Suing sanctuary states. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - What’s Next For Electric Vehicles Under Trump Admin?

Illinois is offering buyers an incentive of $4,000 per electric vehicle. But at the federal level, the Trump administration is moving in the opposite direction, cutting plans for more EV charging stations, among other moves. Reset gets the latest and learns what might be ahead for EVs in Illinois and beyond with Reset sustainability contributor Karen Weigert and Dany Robles, legislative relations director with the Illinois Environmental Council. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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Up First from NPR - Migration and Trade with India, Trump and Putin Chat, Future of Education Department

Trump to meet India's Prime Minister after he says the two nations have an unfair trade relationship. After a long call with President Putin, Trump say's he'll work closely with Russia. The nominee to lead the Department of Education faces questions about the agency she's charged with eliminating.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - With this ring: Trump and Putin omit Ukraine

During a 90-minute telephone conversation, the American and Russian presidents started negotiating a future for Ukraine. What will this mean for Europe? Our correspondent interviews a leader of the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 in Goma, Congo (9:44). And how Bridget Jones changed cinema (and Chardonnay) (18:08).


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Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders - S10 Bonus: Shahar Azulay, Groundcover

Shahar Azulay has had many opportunities to get into tech throughout his life. He started digging into cyber security when he was 17 years old, where he learned the basics of deep tech that he still utilizes to this day. He's a startup guy, and has had the opportunity to be the first employee many times over. Outside of tech, he's married with 3 boys and a dog. He lives in the country side, and loves to spend time in nature and cook, as he was a semi professional chef at one point.

Shahar and his co-founder are veterans when it comes to using observability platforms for their systems. They wanted to build a platform that balanced the needs of the system, with a lower cost of a fully functional platform.

This is the creation story of Groundcover.

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Bay Curious - A Fallen Gem: Oakland’s 16th Street Train Station

Listener Tadd Williams often sees the 16th Street Station from I-880. It's a huge, stately building in the Beaux-Arts style. It's looking a little rundown now, but it was clearly once dazzling. In today's episode, we explore how this spot was important to West Oakland's Black community and the Civil Rights Movement. And we get a promising update on it's future.


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