Month: June 2025

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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Can the U.S. Learn from the U.K.’s Post-Brexit Mess?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: voter discontentment at the two major parties is creating an opening for a far-right populist with an anti-immigration, protectionist agenda that economic experts warn would be devastating. 

With a Trump trade deal in hand, can Keir Starmer and Labour give British voters something to vote for, rather than just against?

Guest: Anand Menon, professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at Kings College London. 

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The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester - 185: The One with the Fortinet Global CISO

Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO at Fortinet rejoins the show for a timely discussion on the fast-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and we unpack AI’s unprecedented energy demands, its implications on national infrastructure, and the critical cybersecurity considerations government agencies must navigate in this new era. Jim also shares his "Three Rules for Government Technology Transformation," and we explore why education and clear procurement strategies are vital to responsible AI rollout in public sector programs.

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It Could Happen Here - The FDA Wants to Take Away Your Covid Vaccine, ft. Dr. Kaveh Hoda

Garrison talks with Kaveh about the FDA's new covid vaccine recommendation and how vaccine access is under threat.

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https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsb2506929
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-panel-says-covid-vaccines-can-stay-fall-access-concerns-rcna208492

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Good Bad Billionaire - Eike Batista: Golden grifter

Mining magnate Eike Batista was once Brazil’s richest person, but corruption led to his downfall. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng lift the lid on a flashy and eccentric former billionaire who started out in gold mining. Batista then oversaw huge oil, gas and logistics projects but, after his investments crashed, the authorities ordered his arrest. The podcast that tells tales of titans of technology, Wall Street moguls, pop stars, sporting legends, CEOs and entrepreneurs discusses how Batista built the world’s seventh biggest personal fortune while becoming a celebrity playboy in Brazil. Then Simon and Zing decide if he is good, bad, or just another billionaire.

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The Economics of Everyday Things - 94. Fireworks Shows

Every year, America celebrates its independence with millions of dollars worth of explosives imported from China. Zachary Crockett lights a fuse and backs away quickly.

 

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