Month: June 2025

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The Gist - Revolutionary Fog and Folly

Pulitzer Prize–winner Rick Atkinson joins to discuss The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777 to 1780, the second volume in his Revolutionary War trilogy. He explores the crucial but often-overlooked role of France, the underestimated grit of American generals, and the British strategic failures rooted in imperial delusion. Also in the show: Geert Wilders' far-right party pulls out of the Dutch coalition, prompting a government collapse. Immigration strains, war displacements, and global dominoes; we analyze why this Dutch de-Wilders meant such bewilderment. Produced by Corey Wara
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Lost Debate - Tech Monarchists, Elon’s Drugs, Past and Future of Work

Ravi kicks off the episode with a sharp take on the latest headlines, from FEMA’s alarming lack of hurricane preparedness and the fragility of U.S. supply chains to the growing indicators that the country is headed towards stagflation. He also reflects on new reports about Elon Musk’s drug use, the rising political influence of tech elites, and what the new film Mountainhead suggests about this current moment in time.

Jamie Hodari, founder of Industrious and now a senior executive at CBRE, then returns to the pod for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of work and community. Ravi and Jamie discuss the acquisition of Industrious, the growing tension between autonomy, connection, and fulfillment, and the risks and possibilities of an AI-disrupted labor force.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - These Chicago-Area Residents Are Working To End Traffic Fatalities

Since the pandemic, the number of traffic-related deaths has been on the rise in Chicago. But that’s not the case in Evanston, which saw a five-year stretch with no deaths. Reset talks with Evanston city engineer Lara Biggs and Dixon Galvez-Searle, transit advocacy steward for Southwest Collective, about the work underway to reduce traffic collisions and deaths in the city and suburbs. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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The Daily Signal - Victor Davis Hanson: Jobs Up. Borders Closed. Trump’s Second Term Is Just Getting Started.

It’s simple: A booming economy, a foreign policy grounded in realism, a secure border, and popular working-class policies—all contrasted by a Democratic opposition mired in chaos, antisemitism, and no credible alternative.


Victor Davis Hanson discusses this on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”


“Every time people say we’re headed for a recession or his trade war is gonna tank the economy, data comes out. … Inflation is down. Energy prices are way down. Economic growth is up. Joblessness is down.


“ Most of the issues that he’s trying to undo of the progressive project, the public supports him. And his Democratic opposition—four months into his tenure—has still completely lost its mind and not only does not offer an alternative agenda, but personally, emotionally, psychologically puts people off.”


(0:00) Current Polls

(2:18) Economic Indicators and Trump's Policies

(2:51) Trump's Foreign Policy Approach

(4:47) Public Perception and Media Response

(6:09) Democratic Opposition and Conclusion

(8:03) Closing Remarks


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The Journal. - The Everyday American Who Hustled for North Korea

Christina Chapman presented herself as just another influencer on TikTok. In reality, she operated a “laptop farm” that allowed North Koreans to take jobs as U.S. tech workers and scam more than 300 U.S. companies out of millions of dollars. WSJ’s Robert McMillan breaks down the scam and Chapman’s crucial role in it. Annie Minoff hosts.  


Further Listening:

- North Korea's Propaganda Mastermind 

- Your New Hire May Be a North Korean Spy 

- Hack Me If You Can 


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WSJ What’s News - Why Wall Street Is Raising the Alarm Over U.S. Debt

P.M. Edition for June 3. As the U.S. debt grows—and with the “big, beautiful” spending bill set to push it even higher—some on Wall Street are warning that the debt level might soon be unsustainable. And, though it’s not the first time we’ve heard such warnings, WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab joins to discuss why this time they’re worth listening to. Plus, Elon Musk criticizes President Trump’s tax-and-spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” And the White House sends a $9.4 billion rescissions package to Congress codifying cuts identified by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. WSJ reporter Jasmine Li talks about what the package includes, and the president’s broader goal behind it. Alex Ossola hosts.


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - Crypto OG’s Talk Macro | Consensus 2025 Highlights

Dan Tapiero, founder and CEO of 1RT and 10T, joins Pantera Capital founder and CEO Dan Morehead at Consensus 2025 in Toronto to reflect on their pioneering journey into crypto, from launching the first crypto fund in 2013 to navigating past market cycles. They discuss why bitcoin and the broader blockchain space represent the "biggest macro trade of a generation," offering returns unseen in traditional finance.

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Federalist Radio Hour - The Rise Of The ‘American Intifada’

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Uri Kaufman, renowned historian and author, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the recent string of antisemitic violence in the U.S. and examine the connection between the "American Intifada" and anti-Israel presidents.

You can find Kaufman's book American Intifada: Israel, the Gaza War and the New Antisemitism here.

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Motley Fool Money - The Stock of the Summer

Which stock will have the best ice cream and beach season?


(00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Jason Hall, and Matt Frankel discuss:

- Jason’s and Matt’s picks for the stock of the summer.

- “News or Noise” with Dollar General, Disney, and Meta.

- “Buy, Sell, or Meh” with the same three companies.


Companies discussed: EPR, AMD, SNOW, DIS, META


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Host: Anand Chokkavelu

Guests: Jason Hall, Matt Frankel

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