Amnesty International alleges that the Kenyan government used digital tools to suppress Gen Z organised demonstrations Has the rift between Senegalese President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko widened? Also, Nigeria has Nigeria canceled mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reinstated English- why? Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Joseph Keen, Saleck Zeid, Stefania Okereke and Elphas Lagat in London with Madina Maishanu in Abuja Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
CoinDesk Podcast Network - BITCOIN SEASON 2: Bitcoin & Islamic Finance
Allen Farrington and Harris Irfan explain that Bitcoin aligns with Islamic finance principles. They discuss riba (usury), fractional reserve banking, and why sound money naturally produces Islamic harmonious financial systems.
Allen Farrington and Harris Irfa explain their seminal paper "Bitcoin, Fiat and Islamic Finance." They dive into why Islamic banking is an oxymoron, how riba (interest/usury) connects to fractional reserve banking, and why Bitcoin naturally produces Islamic-compliant financial systems.
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**NOTES:**
- Global South spends half GDP on debt interest
- Islamic finance industry worth $3+ trillion
- Dinar used for 1000+ years in Islamic world
- Fractional reserve creates money via lending
- Sukuk are asset-backed Islamic bonds
- Bitcoin enables prophetic economics principles
00:00 Start
01:56 Allen's backstory
03:13 Harris' background
05:09 Islamic banking is an oxymoron
08:10 Islamic finance will emerge on top of Bitcoin
12:46 Basics of Islamic finance
15:20 Riba (interest)
18:08 BTC mining in Islamic nations
24:07 managers & risk sharing
27:55 Flux
33:00 Is Bitcoin halal?
38:58 Islamic finance & a Bitcoin Standrd
41:42 Research response
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CBS News Roundup - 11/19/2025 | World News Roundup
Lawmakers vote to release the Epstein files. President Trump defends the Saudi crown prince. Immigration sweeps ramp up across the South. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has those stories and more on the World News Roundup podcast.
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Crown prince arming: Trump sells jets to MBS
Muhammad bin Salman’s first visit to the White House in seven years earned the Saudi crown prince new weapons, giant tech deals and a burnished reputation. Our correspondent explains Trump’s warm welcome. Why gay rights in Hong Kong are going backwards. And how snail farms help Britons dodge tax.
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WSJ What’s News - Why Nvidia’s Results Could Jolt the Market
A.M. Edition for Nov. 19. After dropping for four straight sessions, markets are now bracing for today’s earnings report from AI-bellweather Nvidia. Plus, WSJ’s Anne Tergesen explains why millions of Americans are leaving behind old 401(k) accounts - costing savers billions in missed investment gains. And a rare Gustav Klimt portrait has shattered records, becoming the most expensive modern artwork ever sold at auction. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
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Up First from NPR - Trump Defends Saudi Prince, Epstein Bill Passes, Trump Low Approval Rating
President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit, even as the two leaders unveil sweeping military, nuclear, and investment agreements.
Congress overwhelmingly passes a bill compelling the Justice Department to release its Epstein files, setting up a 30-day countdown that could spark new political fights over redactions.
And a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Trump at his lowest approval rating of his second term, with voters demanding that he focus on lowering prices as Democrats gain a significant edge heading into 2026.
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Congress overwhelmingly passes a bill compelling the Justice Department to release its Epstein files, setting up a 30-day countdown that could spark new political fights over redactions.
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Start Here - Congress Compels Release of Epstein Files
After a resounding vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, the bill is expected to head to President Trump’s desk. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the U.S. for the first time in seven years. And the NTSB says a single loose wire caused a power outage on the cargo ship that ultimately crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge.
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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 11.19.25
Alabama
- Congressman Moore calls on GOP to stop playing NICE in Congress
- Sen. Tuberville calls for suspension of Judge Boasberg from DC bench
- Federal judge orders newly redrawn state senate districts to be used in 2026
- AL Educational TV Commission votes to keep PBS programming until June
- Bessemer city council passes rezoning request for data center project
- Professor at U of A writes in book about effort to transition gender of 6 year old son!
National
- US House and Senate send Epstein Transparency Act to President's desk
- House delegate from Virgin Islands under fire for allowing Epstein influence while she sat on Congressional committees
- Congressional Democrats create video urging defiance in US military
- NJ Senator Cory Booker calls for Chuck Schumer to hang it up in Senate
- Trump Admin. proceeds with plan to dismantle the Dept. of Education
- TX governor designates two Islamic groups in state as terrorist organization.
The Daily Signal - Epstein File Release Passes Congress, Implicated House Democrats in Censure Panic | Nov. 19, 2025
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- Representative Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins us to explain what delays, diverts, and alters good legislation into the omnibus nightmares Americans detest.
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The NewsWorthy - Trump Praises Saudi Prince, Meta’s Big Win & Santa’s Helpers Needed- Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, November 19, 2025!
We're talking about the votes in Congress to make the Epstein files public and what could still get in the way of their release.
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