Andrew McClanahan, Senior Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions for Government Relations rejoins for Part Three of the conversation around government program integrity and we tackle the urgent "so what" in today’s government assistance landscape — what can agencies actually do to strengthen their fraud, waste, and abuse defenses amid tightening budgets, AI-driven bot attacks, and mounting operational pressures? We also unpack practical, tech-enabled strategies for modernizing fraud prevention frameworks, streamlining verification processes, and improving both customer experience and staff retention.
Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova - An Elon Musk Report Card
Elon Musk has left the Trump administration. Nate and Maria talk about his brief but influential tenure, and discuss why overconfidence is a particular problem for people like Musk. Plus, they answer a listener question about how the US government can make better decisions.
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The gang talks about the pronatalist right in Trump's orbit, and historical examples of pronatalism from Japan, Spain, and Romania.
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https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/report/treating-infertility-the-new-frontier-reproductive-medicine
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/3/2/2155893/-Texas-Republican-channels-Stalin-and-Putin-to-glorify-motherhood
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dot-memo-funds-communities-marriage-birth-rates_n_679bf8d8e4b0e1faebeef9c8
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Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin told him “very strongly” during a phone call that he “will have to respond” to Ukraine’s recent attacks in Russia.
Time To Say Goodbye - Elon’s Out!
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Today, we talk about Elon being full out of government and think back on all our favorite moments, discuss the funniest conspiracy theories/rumors about his time in Washington and think a bit more about the influence of Big Tech in Washington. Enjoy!
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Global News Podcast - US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire
The US has vetoed UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza. The other 14 members voted in favour. Also: how a daily cup of chickpeas can lower cholesterol.
The Source - How San Antonio went wild during the Wild West
The Wild West gunfighter is a stock figure in dime novels and cornball westerns—but what is the reality of the six-shooter packing outlaw?The new book by Bryan Burrough, The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild, separates myths from truths about the violence of the Wild West. Many of the bloody shootouts happened in the streets of San Antonio.
CBS News Roundup - 06/04/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition
Tariffs on imported steel kick in and could mean higher prices for cars, homes and even beer. Arrest of a man authorities allege helped the suspected Southern California fertility clinic bomber. Congressional Budget Office finds budget bill would add to deficits by $2.4 trillion. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.
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PBS News Hour - World - News Wrap: Trump says Putin vows to respond to Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian airfields
In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump said Putin told him Russia would respond to Ukraine's drone attack on airfields, an aid group in Gaza temporarily paused food deliveries today at its three distribution sites, a stampede outside of a cricket stadium in India killed at least 11 people and injured more than 30 others. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Marketplace All-in-One - Why employers are flocking to Utah County
Provo, Utah, which sits in one of the youngest counties of the U.S., has attracted some major employers in recent years. This week, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal and ADP chief economist Nela Richardson visit and meet with some employers to find out why Provo’s young population and LDS community make a strong labor pool. Plus, a brief history of “tax the rich” and China curbs rare earth exports.
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