On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Steven Wilson, a senior fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and co-founder of the National Summer School Initiative, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the downfall of the American education system and explain whether it can be redeemed.
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - So Where Are the Great Negotiations?
On several fronts—the tariffs, Ukraine, and Iran in particular—we strain to see the supposed negotiating genius of Donald Trump and his team. And what of the legal messes all over the place? Give a listen.
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Focus on Africa - Will Africa benefit from rising gold prices?
Will African gold producers benefit from a surge in prices this year? There's been a price hike after the start of a global trade war
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Global News Podcast - Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - Can Bitcoin Save America?: CoinDesk Spotlight with Senator Cynthia Lummis
Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Senator Cynthia Lummis.
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Senator Cynthia Lummis joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to discuss her enthusiasm for establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve and how it could alleviate the U.S. national debt. Plus, she details the potential of bitcoin's decentralized nature and why bipartisan cooperation in Congress is crucial for regulatory developments in the digital assets industry.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE MINING POD: The Rise and Fall of Bitcoin Mining in Kazakhstan w/ Didar Bekbau
Kazakhstan was once the second largest bitcoin mining hub in the world, but now it’s a shadow of its former self.
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Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Didar Bekbau, CEO of Xive, joins us to analyze Kazakhstan's Bitcoin mining industry. Following China's 2021 mining ban, Kazakhstan briefly captured 15-18% of global hashrate, making it the second largest mining hub in the world, before government restrictions devastated the sector. Didar explains how aging Soviet-era infrastructure couldn't handle the surge, triggering a power price tax hike that drove miners to Russia and the US. He also explores whether Kazakhstan's energy-rich landscape might someday welcome miners back with proper planning and infrastructure investment.
# Notes:
- Kazakhstan peaked at 18% of global hash rate (2021)
- Mining capacity dropped from 1600MW to ~200-400MW
- Electricity tax reached $0.05-0.06 per kWh
- Russia became primary destination for fleeing miners
- Many miners relocated equipment to US and Russia
- Grid infrastructure dated from 1960s-1980s Soviet era
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
02:02 Current Kazakhstan mining overview
04:19 Scope of hashrate
06:14 Why declining hashrate?
08:49 Tax structure
11:58 Reverting the tax structure
13:42 Effects of China mining ban
14:51 Where power generators mining?
17:14 Supply & demand imbalance
21:05 Future for mining in Kazakhstan?
23:59 GDM owning generation
25:07 Russia mining
27:34 Off grid mining in Kazakhstan
29:55 Ukraine war and natural gas
31:52 GDA, grid demand & government
33:12 Kazakhstan mining outlook
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Native America Calling - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 — Counteracting a pollinator crisis
The recent winter proved deadly for honey bee colonies. The Washington State University’s Honey Bees and Pollinators Program reports mass die-offs for commercial beekeepers. Honey bees, butterflies, and even small vertebrates like bats and birds are important to agriculture and are indicators of a healthy ecosystem. Their populations fluctuate and are affected by pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Tribes and Native groups like the Euchee Butterfly Farm are among those devoting resources to pollinator restoration work. We’ll talk with Native pollinator protectors about efforts to help turn the threat to pollinators around. CBS News Roundup - 04/15/2025 | World News Roundup
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - From Retirement To A Potential ‘Trumpcession,’ Let’s Talk Finances
President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs in recent days has led to major ups and downs in the stock market, worrying investors. So, what, if any, changes should people consider making to their portfolios. Reset gets tips from the director of personal finance and retirement planning with the firm Morningstar, author of 30-Minute Money Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Finances Christine Benz.
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