Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners.
Civil disobedience over victimless crimes may be encouraged under an idea by author Charles Murray.
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as U.S.-China trade tensions escalate.
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have escalated as renewed tariff fears dominate the global market narrative. President Trump's announcement to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, coupled with new restrictions on AI chip exports and student visas, has prompted vows of retaliation from China and sent ripples through crypto markets. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”
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Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will are recording from the Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference. They drop in on topics like Bitmain's new Antminer S23 series achieving sub-10 joules per terahash efficiency, Swan's paused lawsuit against former mining employees and contractors, Pakistan's ambitious 2GW allocation announcement, the Trump administration tariff legal battles, and the legendary Skull of Satoshi donation drama. Plus, an update on Cango!
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**Notes:**
• Bitcoin price: $105K, Network Hashrate: 917 EH/s per @luxor
• Antminer S23: First sub-10 J/TH efficiency @bitmain
• Pakistan allocates 2GW for mining
• @Swanbitcoin lawsuit paused by federal judge
• Conference grew from 2K to 35K attendees @thebitcoinconference
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
01:23 Difficulty Report by @hashrateindex
04:15 Bitmain new models
07:44 Swan court case
12:04 Pakistan mining
13:59 @FractalBitcoin
14:34 Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs
18:38 Cry Corner: The Skull & Ripple
22:07 Cango
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As the GOP tax and spending bill moves through Congress, questions about the U.S. debt have not gone away. Over the weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. would never default on its debt. But the U.S. doesn't have to actually default in order to lose the confidence of investors, who would in turn charge the U.S. more to borrow. Plus: Why Gen X is finding it harder to save for retirement.
The United States may FINALLY ditch the inconvenient and terrible penny (Ben here -- can you tell I write the descriptions?). A popular food coloring turns the skin of mice transparent. Investigations verify the CIA's use of oddly updated websites to communicate with assets. A new ChatGPT model refuses to shut itself down. All this and more in this week's strange news segment.
Russia and Ukraine wrap up a brief round of peace talks - after Ukraine launched an attack on Russian airbases. Also: why Britain is moving to war readiness, and the world's largest digital camera capturing the cosmos.
Nigerian officials have warned there's little hope of finding alive around 500 people still missing after flash floods in Niger state. How are survivors coping?
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould-Tah elected as the new president of the African Development Bank. What was the voting process like?
And we meet one photographer who has turned his lens on insects to tell a bigger story
Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Sunita Nahar ,Yvette Twagiramariya and Nyasha Michelle in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos
Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors : Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
David A. Robertson (Norway House Cree Nation) gives us 52 practical suggestions — one for each week of the year — to support and connect with Indigenous people. 52 Ways to Reconcile lists tasks as simple and enjoyable as making Bannock, to as challenging as taking personal action toward reconciliation.
Matthew Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians) has devoted himself to the legal profession, becoming one of the most respected experts in Indian Law. In his spare time he has written and published a collection of fictional short stories, Stick Houses. He draws from his own observations and stories from his family to illustrate the lives of modern Native Americans.
We’ll add Matthew Fletcher’s Stick Houses, and David A. Robertson’s 52 Ways to Reconcile to the Native Bookshelf.
Tensions are once again escalating between the world's two largest economies. Last week, President Trump accused China of violating the terms of the trade truce, with the U.S. Trade Representative accusing China of restricting the flow of critical minerals. And on Monday, China accused the U.S. of violating the agreement with new restrictions on the export of U.S. computer chips. Also on today's show: why non-alcoholic beer is on the rise and what to know about the proposed "Trump Accounts" for newborns.
Protesters attacked at Colorado rally for the Gaza hostages. Refugees killed while getting food ion Gaza. Ukraainian drones hit deep in Russia. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.