Month: May 2025

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Time To Say Goodbye - Pink Cadillacs and Pyramid Schemes with Bridget Read

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Today we have on Bridget Read, the author of a great new book called “Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America.” (Out today!) We talk about the history of the MLM (multi-level marketing) from its alleged origins with the Yankee peddler and the frontier and the more insidious real story of eugenicists, scammers, and quackery. A lot of questions you might have about pyramid schemes and MLMs will be answered here: Why do they all do vitamins and supplements? Why did AmWay and the DeVos family have such a hold on Trump? Great book. Take a listen.



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CBS News Roundup - 05/07/2025 | World News Roundup

Cardinals prepare to enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the process of selecting a new Pope. Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan. Real ID takes effect. CBS News Correspondents Norah O'Donnell in Rome and Steve Kathan in New York have today's World News Roundup.

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Up First from NPR - India And Pakistan Conflict, Papal Conclave Begins, Transgender Military Ban

India struck multiple targets across Pakistan in the most extensive strikes in more than 50 years, the papal conclave to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic church begins today, and the Supreme Court has allowed a ban on transgender people serving in the military.

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WSJ What’s News - India Strikes Pakistan, Escalating Kashmir Standoff

A.M. Edition for May 7. India says it conducted military strikes on sites in Pakistan in retaliation for a deadly militant attack on tourists in Kashmir last month. Journal South Asia bureau chief Tripti Lahiri assesses the risk of the conflict intensifying. Plus, in one of the first signs of detente since the U.S. and China announced tariffs, top Trump administration officials head to Switzerland to meet with Beijing’s economic czar, with both countries facing pressure to re-engage in trade talks. And Cardinals kick off a tense election to select a new pope. Luke Vargas hosts.


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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Battle of Tours (Encore)

In the year 732, one of the most important battles in world history took place between the cities of Tours and Portier in France. 

On one side was an unstoppable juggernaut that had amassed one of the largest empires in world history in less than a century. 

On the other side was a vastly outnumbered force that lacked the primary weapon of the era, heavy cavalry. 

The outcome of that battle can still be seen in the world today. 

Learn more about the Batte of Tours and the battle that shaped Europe on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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Getting Hammered - All the President’s Pencils

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In this episode, we cover a flurry of headlines—from the latest economic numbers and the President’s plan to slap tariffs on movies, to the Pulitzer Prizes and Dave Portnoy. Plus, Mike Waltz has a new gig, and Tim Walz thinks the most qualified person to run for president is... who? Also: The New Yorker takes us inside the living rooms of notable New Yorkers. Don’t miss this loaded episode!

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10:29 - Economy

36:28 - Pulitzer Prizes

43:50 - Mike Waltz/Tim Walz

52:28 - Dave Portnoy

55:34 - The New Yorker

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The NewsWorthy - India Strikes Pakistan, RIP Energy Star? & Real ID Deadline – Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The news to know for Wednesday, May 7, 2025!

We’re talking about another conflict escalating — this time between two nuclear-armed countries.

Also, what the U.S. Supreme Court decided about a ban on transgender troops, and what to know about the process to pick a new pope that begins today.

Plus, a new caveat to today’s Real ID deadline at American airports, why Energy Star labels could soon disappear, and how a big superhero movie just rebranded itself.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! 

 

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