Month: July 2025

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Marketplace All-in-One - Who profits from immigration detention?

Republicans’ freshly passed spending bill sets aside $45 billion just to expand immigration detention centers. And a number of private companies are poised to profit from the surge in funding. On the show today, Deirdre Conlon, co-author of the new book “Immigration Detention Inc" explains how immigration detention became dominated by private companies, how local economies have become entangled with the business of detention, and how Trump’s spending law changes everything.


Plus, we’ll celebrate a listener’s cross-country move. And, a reminder to try being a local tourist.


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - Trump Announces New Tariffs on Japan, South Korea and South Africa | COINDESK DAILY

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump announced new tariff rates up to 40% against a series of countries.

Bitcoin is trading flat near the $108,000 level after President Donald Trump announced new tariff rates up to 40% against countries including Japan, South Korea and South Africa. And, will the benchmark fed funds rate fall to the so called zero lower bound? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

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The Daily Signal - Virginia’s Top Cop: Jason Miyares on Law, Rights, and Immigration

As the 249th anniversary of the nation has passed and we begin a yearlong series of community celebrations of Virginia’s role in the founding of the United States of America, it needs seemingly constant refresher that in order to secure our rights we need to be a nation of laws that establish the appropriate punishments if someone transgresses your rights.


Those laws require law enforcement officers and in Virginia, the apex of that list is the Attorney General. The Daily Signal spent some time with Jason Miyares on a number of topics including; “How does the son of an immigrant feel about deporting the migrants that were let into the Country and the Commonwealth over the past four years?”

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Marketplace All-in-One - Food banks and resilience amid SNAP cuts

Among the spending cuts in the big tax bill signed into law by President Donald Trump last week: $186 billion over the next decade to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. Community food banks are already strained. Now, many worry whether they'll be able to keep up. Also on the program: Delta tries to crack the "last mile" in parcel delivery, and new tariffs could hit in three and a half weeks.

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Trump the Neocon?

Today we discuss the president's dinner with Bibi Netanyahu and the clear bond between the two—and Trump's consistent support for Israel over his two terms. And we relate it to the surprising turn on Ukraine, with Trump now saying he will send weapons there and disavowing his own administration's withholding of arms. Give a listen.


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Focus on Africa - First malaria drug for infants approved

The first malaria medicine suitable for babies and very young children is approved for use.

How increased taxes on remittances from USA could hurt Africa.

Plus,  a new tool to help children with communication impairments.

Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Tom Kavanagh and Stefania Okereke in London, Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

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WSJ Tech News Briefing - Meta Hires Top Apple AI Researcher as Part of AI Recruitment Push

Plus: U.S. trade restrictions and AI chip delays cause Samsung's second-quarter operating profit to plunge. Amazon Prime Day is now extended to a full four days. Ariana Aspuru hosts. 


Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon.


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