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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Prior Authorizations Conspiracy: EviCore
It's a story sadly all-too familiar with so many people in the United States: you're on the cusp of receiving medication, surgery or treatment that could save your life -- only for your insurance company to deny the treatment you've paid for. Through the practice of "prior authorization," private insurance companies bypass doctors to decide whether or not a patient is allowed to receive medical treatment. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the controversy surrounding the nation's largest manufacturer of "prior approvals" -- and learn the nuts and bolts of a conspiracy built on endangering innocent people in pursuit of profit.
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President Trump has a new vision for the Environmental Protection Agency that significantly rolls back environmental regulations. Kate Linebaugh speaks to the man overseeing that vision— Administrator Lee Zeldin, about his plans and new approach to environmental governance.
Further Listening:
- Hot, Dry and Booming: A Texas Climate Case Study
- Why Microsoft Wants Three Mile Island's Nuclear Power
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Motley Fool Money - A Pause for Most Tariffs
President Trump announced a 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs and a lower 10% reciprocal tariff for most countries. Meanwhile, the trade dispute with China is heating up.
(00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
- The market’s extreme reactions to tariff news.
- China’s “nuclear option” for the U.S. economy.
- The key themes coming up this earnings season.
- Looking for opportunities in an uncertain environment.
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guest: Jason Moser
Engineer: Dan Boyd
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The Bulwark Podcast - S2 Ep1017: Catherine Rampell: Trump’s Tariffmageddon
The White House is pumping out a lot of happy talk about countries wanting to make deals over the tariffs, but the tumult Trump has created has spread to the bond market. And that may be a sign that he has people so spooked about the U.S. economy that our Treasuries are no longer seen as a safe bet. Meanwhile, China has a lot of leverage here and may be using it.
Plus, the Democrats' candidate recruiter for the midterms, Colorado's Jason Crow, discusses how to win back working class voters.
Catherine Rampell and Rep. Jason Crow join Tim Miller.
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Plus, the Democrats' candidate recruiter for the midterms, Colorado's Jason Crow, discusses how to win back working class voters.
Catherine Rampell and Rep. Jason Crow join Tim Miller.
show notes
Audio Poem of the Day - Advice to a Prophet
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - COINDESK DAILY: China Retaliates With 84% Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry after China slaps 84% tariffs on U.S. goods.
China slaps 84% tariffs on U.S. goods, sending cryptocurrencies and global stocks lower. Bitcoin has heightened volatility between $70,000–$80,000 where there is an “air pocket” of thin liquidity. Plus, Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial sells ETH at a loss. CoinDesk's Christine Lee has top headlines on "CoinDesk Daily."
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - The mistake in Trump?s tariff formula
What is the error in the calculation Donald Trump used to work out his new tariffs?
What happened when the government ordered a recount of bobbies on the beat?
When is a tax freeze not a tax freeze?
And do redheads really have a 25% higher tolerance to pain?
Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news.
This episode was originally broadcast on the 9th April.
Presenter: Tim Harford Reporter: Charlotte McDonald Producers: Nathan Gower and Lizzy McNeill Series producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: James Beard Editor: Richard Vadon
The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Trump, China, Trade, and Covid
The 104 percent tariff on China is kicking off a very risky conflict with the People's Republic with potential geopolitical and military ramifications. Is it possible that, without even entirely understanding it, Donald Trump is sticking it to the Chinese over Covid? Give a listen.
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Focus on Africa - Can Tanzania benefit from US-China tariff wars ?
With US-China tariff wars escalating- how could Tanzania benefit?
Is South Sudan on the verge of a return to civil war?
And why a TV dating show in Ethiopia is causing controversy.
Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi, Tom Kavanagh, Nyasha Michelle and Patricia Whitehorne in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi